Terrific bakery with outstanding desserts. breads, sandwiches and breakfast! My absolute favorite from here though is their sourdough pizza, only made certain days and times but it's beyond worth it, my preference is the Hipster and I definitely get several parm dips...one of my faves in the city! I wish to the gods that they would bring back their Detroit style...it was life changing! read more

We saw this spot on the Food Channel awhile ago and we bookmarked it, as Canada was on our short list to visit. We drove from Quebec to Niagara and one day on the road this was the perfect pit stop for coffee and an early lunch. The lunch menu is not available until 10 and it did not say that on their website, fyi. We were lucky to arrive a few minutes before 10. We enjoyed a very healthy sized meal of a sandwich and soups. These are huge meals, and very delicious. The staff was friendly and the coffee was great! Don't pass this one by... read more

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Solid choice, maybe not quite spectacular but a pleasant option. I would come again, I had a potato soup, garden salad, sourdough and bought a sourdough loaf. Service was good, and its a pleasant space. read more

We stopped by for brunch. We didn't have to wait for a table but they most of the tables were full, and they constantly had people coming in just to buy bread and pastries to go! I can definitely see why this place is so popular. They offer 90 minutes of free parking, by scanning a QR code at the door and entering your plate number. I was originally a little worried at that wouldn't be enough time but it definitely was. When I got in, the bread and pastries counter immediately caught our eye, so we had to try them. We ended up getting two pastries and lucked out with a BOGO deal. I am not sure if that is an every Sunday thing or if we just happened to be there at the right time. The pastries were really enjoyable, and the chocolate almond croissant was my favourite. It was super flaky, buttery, and sweet. One thing to note, I didn't see any prices listed for the pastries at the counter nor on the slip to order from the table. They turned out to be more expensive than I thought. Also to note from the receipt, it mentions $8.75 for the o-towner (thur-sun) so I'm not sure if pricing is different depending on the day of the week. After seeing so many people ordering the pizza, we decided to get one too. It is not a traditional pizza. It is more like toppings layered over bread, and I honestly loved that about it. The hot honey with the bacon was so good. The sweet and savory combination really worked. I also tried some of the fries with their house ketchup. The fries were perfectly crispy, and the ketchup had such a unique flavor. That is definitely something I would order myself next time. Before leaving, I grabbed a loaf of their seeded bread since they were running a BOGO 50 percent off deal. The loaf was hefty and much denser than typical grocery store sliced bread. We got the buttermilk multiseed. The seeds added great texture and flavour. It is a little expensive at about $9.25 per loaf, but the quality shows. I would say it's a little pricey overall, especially considering the casual vibe of the place, but if you're able to get some of the deals like we did, it's not too bad. I would definitely like to come back to try some of their other menu items! read more

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Best CLAM CHOWDER ever! Very flavourful and so hot. Service was nice and fast, you come to the cashier order what you like and they will give you a table. The thai chicken sandwich was very juicy and huge portion as well! Great to share between two peers. They sell their home made bread for quite cheap. They have a cafe station at the front on the go! The cafe has a rustic warehouse look and very spacious ceilings and seatings. Highly recommend coming here! read more

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October 19/2014: Breakfast with my Al. Not sure what the hype is all about with this place. The food was only mediocre in my opinion. I had the Breakfast Sandwich. It was SO ordinary! Two eggs, bacon, cheese. Just blah ($17.00). It came with a house made ketchup that was more curry based than anything. It did come with a coffee which was good. I also had a garlic/herb scone, it was good but again not spectacular. The service was good but kinda slow. Very loud as it's causal self-serve seating. Here's the kicker...if you want jam for your toast...it's $1.50 EXTRA! This is over not a do over in my opinion. read more

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My first time here. Walked in sunday morning the place was full. You can scan a code for 90min free parking. Just bring your plate number. You need to scan a QR code and enter information. We gave our name to the hostess. About a 30 minutes wait, there was two couples and a family before us. On sunday only the breakfast and not sandwich menu is available. I always get the the same thing for breakfast eggs and becon. The candied becon was amazing, the beans... really not for me not sweet or salty. Lacking flavour. My boyfriend received is plate cold. They might had forgot to put under the light or It was ready before mine. I got a side of mayo (extra) was a little over $55 for both plates, mayo and tips. You pay before you sit down you give your number of table. They have a great selection of to go meal that look amazing. I also saw they had a maple vanilla latte that I wanted to try. But didn't want to have coffee past twelve. Next time it is. Overall happy with my experience. read more

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A must visit when in Ottawa! From my fall trip to Ottawa/Gatineau back in October, it was a coincidence that this spot was right in the neighborhood of where my friend was staying at! I am glad I made the pit stop for this bakery as I wish I had visited back in my university days at Carleton U! Known for their pastries and brunch menu, Art-Is-In Bakery always focuses on quality and rustic charm in all their menu items from their croissants to Eggs Benedict! I can't wait to go back again! read more

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It was so busy but it was so good! I had a thai chicken sandwich to go and grabbed some pastries and some pizza for making at home. It was amazing. And even though it was busy it was well organized and the line moved quick! Parking is easy, sitting was easy even though I only stayed a bit. I will be back! Oh great menu too, flexible, something for everyone including meat eaters and vegans. read more

I had a pizza so good that I'm genuinely mad now because I know no other pizza will be as good. lost in Wakefield had caramelized onions, mushrooms, basil, pork-fennel sausage. there wasn't that much sausage but I'm not even upset about it because the pizza was so good. only 4 stars because I didn't know a small pizza could cost this much ($29) ordered for take out so no comments on service or ambiance read more

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It's totally worth the 4.5 hours drive (from Toronto) over the long weekend just to get my hands on their infamous "O-Towner" cronut! The cronut was flaky and soft, and together with the strawberry-raspberry cream filling it was just so perfect! The cream wasn't that sweet which was a bonus. If you thought the cream only existed on the exterior as decoration, you were totally wrong. Once the cronut was cut open, there was cream hidden so it would stay creamy and flaky every single bite! On Sundays the bakery opened until 2pm for brunch service only, which meant you could only select from their breakfast menu if you were craving for something hot to fill your stomach. We ordered their eggs benny with a side of roasted potato. The eggs were cooked perfectly and beautifully with lava-runny yolks on top of buttery English muffins, covered with Hollandaise sauce... my oh my!! read more

We come to Ottawa about once a year and never knew this place existed until it was featured on the Food Network. Expectations were high and Art Is In delivered! We dined in on Saturday morning and although the place was busy, there was lots of place to sit since the outdoor terrace can accomodate a lot people. All menu options were online so we already knew what we wanted - we tried the "fatty spuddy" breakfast sandwich which has an egg, bacon, a giant hasbrown patty in an english muffin served with house ketchup and hollandaise sauce. My partner got the eggs bene and avocado plate. The portions are generous and filling, I did not expect my sandwich to be this giant. We also got to try their famous O towner pastries which are a cross between a donut and a croissant, filled with pastry cream, a giant mushy chocolate cookie and a raspberry bar. Everything we tried was delicious and unique. I love that everything is truly made from scratch, the ketchup and even the bacon are prepared in house - it doesn't get any better. A must visit if you love pastries, breads and want a satisfying, high quality breakfast. I know they also make pizzas for lunch and those looked equally amazing. I would definitely come back. read more

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The O-towners here...they were heavenly, an indulgence, a tower of croissanty airy crunchy sugary texture! And the filling! It was perfect with the amount and sweetness so it's not overbearing on the pastry itself! We went first thing in the morning (bc they sell out quick!) and snagged 2 O-towners. One with a Coffee chocolate pudding filling & the other had a Vanilla berry custard. Both were 5/5 amazing! I loved that the berry one had real smashed berries mixed into the custard. We also had a sticky bun which was good, but not mind blowing. read more

Art Is In Bakery - Vanilla berry custard & Coffee chocolate O-towner - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Get there early they run out quick. It's that good always fresh and tasty. Rosemary garlic sourdough is my go to.

The food is honestly quite good, but this pizza night was a failure. The pizza's took over 80min to arrive and one of them was wrong (had bacon when specifically requested no bacon). They offered us a complimentary appetizer and round of drinks while we waited for the new pizza. We ordered a Caesar salad. After 40 min, no salad. The replacement pizza was also nowhere to be seen after 20 min. We asked for our bill and left. The one pizza we got was very tasty, but it didn't make up for all the other mistakes. Maybe we will try again another night. read more

Still a great spot to pickup bread and lunch. They have a lot of seats inside for indoor dining, but gets very busy during the lunch hours. Pizza is amazing and surprisingly big. Burger is juicy, beefy and also very good. They do need to add pizza to their online ordering... Because it does take a bit to order in person and wait for the pizza to come out. read more

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I came up to Ottawa from Rochester, NY with some friends and of all of our meals, breakfast-dinner, this was our favorite. I never heard of Art is in Bakery, but I read that I could not get breakfast in Ottawa without coming here. My friends and I arrived about 5 mins after opening and the line was already out the door. I got a bacon egg and cheese on a croissant and the hazelnut O-towner doughnut. The breakfast sandwich was divine! The croissant was light and buttery and the bacon was sweet, salty, and crispy. I did not expect to be so blown away by the O-towner doughnut. It was light and airy and the filling was perfect. It had just the right level of sweetness without overpowering the doughnut. We initially sat outside because it was beautiful out, but we were constantly being swarmed by bees, so we ended up sitting inside. Despite that, the bakery looked lovely inside. It was really artsy with a lot of nice work on the walls. Overall, Art is in Bakery is a wonderful establishment with lovely workers and my friends and I continue to talk about how we would take a day trip to Ottawa anytime to enjoy this place again! read more

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You cannot brunch in Ottawa without coming here. It is not easy to get to without a car, but well loved by locals with extensive seating available indoors and picnic bench style outdoors. The menu is very extensive and at times overwhelming with burgers, brunch items, burgers, and exceptional pizza. They even have unique items like Croque Monsieur for the prententious friend that wants to be fancy when you are eating a brunch burger. The burgers are HUGE and you surprise yourself that you can hold it in your hands some days. There are many items for the friends with a low appetite or someone who is not hungry. They have a huge selection of freshly baked breads and the Cronut is to die for with seasonal flavors. All the items have generous portions. The only downside is the take home aisle that is really overpriced and a bit of a scam. They have jars for ready to make cookies, or unbaked cinnamon rolls, or pints of ice cream for the $15-$25 range which I find to be a bit uncomfortable pricing wise for items you then have to prepare yourself... If you stay away from the overpriced items, you are in for a one of a kind treat! read more

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We cruised into this funky, industrial boulangerie for brunch on a rainy Thursday, café style and loved it! The space: outdoor terrace with picnic tables and plenty of indoor tables or bar seating. Place your order at the counter for quick delivery at your dedicated/numbered table. Bonus specialties: phenomenal breads, creative and tradition baked pastries. Home to the famous O-Towner croissant-doughnut stuffed with kiwi/lime or banana/chocolate custard. The food: As the plates were set, the lovely aeromatic scent of fresh herbs tickled my curiosity! Fresh dill, rosemary and parley were found tossed with the crispy golden fries served with the Big K burger-which tasted like an elevated version of a BMac! The eggs Benny with amazing, crispy smoked bacon, served with a potato cake and tomato chutney style ketchup was a fun mixture of dynamite flavors. The lovely, light roast from Wakefield, Quebec @bluebarn coffee is found at the self-serve bar. (As a coffee lover, this delicate brew makes the perfect second, third or fourth cup ) Absolutely worth trying! read more

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Came back for the pizza nights, which only happen on week nights and it was pretty smokey inside. It was busy but we got a table within 20 minutes or so. The pizza was good, but each pizza was like ~40 dollars. It was a fun night out with friends but probably not my go to place for pizza. If you're looking for a traditional pizza, this isn't it. But they do have some cool wacky pizzas like spaghetti and meatballs on pizza. read more

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Never disappointed in this place. Hot Honey Crispy Chicken is my go to here and it maybe the best chicken burger I've ever had. So flavourful. Also got the kids burger and fries and the Brunch Burger. Always so good. They have teamed up with Local Lager to have beer on tap. read more

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I've been here twice now, once for breakfast and once for lunch! Lots of parking available and nice outdoor area if you like to eat outside in the summer. Both breakfast and lunch was very tasty. For lunch, I had a chicken sandwich and for breakfast I had the French toast. They have a variety of baked good and drinks available as well that I haven't yet tried I do have to say that prices are steep. For counter service where you fill your own water, I think 24$ +tax for two slices of French toast and berries is a bit much. That being said, it was delicious so I would probably come back in the future! read more

When I was in Ottawa I saw the rave reviews for Art is In so I had to go. We passed by for some morning pastries. After seeing the lunch and dinner menu, I wish we had come by for a meal! Their pizza looked delicious on the menu. We picked up a few pastries: almond croissant, butter croissant and their famous O tower (black currant flavour). The o tower is essentially a Cronut .... But a HUGE cronut!! And a perfect one at that. I wish I wasn't eating this in the car so I could get a picture of the cross section because it was immaculate. The lamination on the croissants was also impressive and they definitely achieved that crispy exterior and flaky interior. I'd definitely go back on my next trip through. read more

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Always an awesome spot for lunch. We had the tuna melt sandwich (our favorite ) and their awesome double cooked fries.. the best in town! And you can never eat at Art is In and skip dessertS, we got a catamaran vanilla Kronut and a raspberry scone.. when you go there for lunch you can't stop and wonder is everyone out for lunch today! Always busy, always friendly and always fresh! read more

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We visited Ottawa for the Family Day weekend and our cousins took us here. Our Toronto cousins always make a stop here for their yummy breakfasts! Since we had 13 people (6 adults and 7 kids 3-11 in age) we were up early and went early. Good thing too because it gets super busy and you have to order first before taking a seat. You would never notice this place if you didn't know of its location. It is situated in the back of what looks like an industrial building. We were created with a display FULL of delectable goodies: cronuts, cookies, croissants and other baked goods. Their brunch menu was very appealing. We ordered the candied maple eggs Benedict. It came with a potato hashbrown cake. The egg was perfectly poached and the candied maple bacon was delicious! Our kids tried the savory French toast which had bacon on it and cheddar cheese (we asked for it in the side). I think I would've preferred the sweet French toast that had berries and whipped cream. French toast just seems right with berries instead of bacon. The kids thought that the toast was a bit in the sweet side. The breakfast burgers were enormous. One of the older kids got one and was able to devour the entire thing! We definitely want to return the next time we visit Ottawa. read more

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This is a really fun location for brunch. The menu is a bit smaller than the rest of the week, but the food is really good. Total upfront warning however - the prices are a little high for some of the items. Yes, its very good quality. But $18 for an eggs and bacon plate is high. BUT that plate comes with your choice of their very delicious bread. So, worth it for an occasional splurge. The coffee here is a total treat. I tried the vanilla maple latte with oat milk and absolutely LOVED it. We lucked out and got to enjoy one of the last gorgeous falls days out on the patio. The patio is technically a sectioned off part of the parking lot, but that's part of the charm of this particular building. It's also right next to the patio from Beyond The Pale. And if Art Is In closes a little early (like it did for us - Sun at 2pm) then you can just step right on over to Beyond The Pale and continue your fun in the sun. read more

Still enjoy this place. Busy though so try to avoid the core hours if you can - otherwise plan to stand in line. There are a few notable things about this business... Great bread. Great pastries. Great breakfast/ brunch. Good coffee. This is a business that listens - they constantly tweak to improve. Haven't tried it yet but they now do pizza in the evenings on weekdays. Good customer service and attention to keeping tables cleaned and turned. Would I return? Yes Would I recommend? Yes, highly. read more

so let me start from the manager who greeted us at the door , she asked if we had ever been to the restaurant at which point I said we saw the restaurant featured in diners, drive ins and dives so we were visiting from Toronto and wanted to check it out . Her response was "really ?! huh why ? I will say our server was extraordinary he described the food , was attentive and very apologetic when we spoke about the manager and food and in the end he did all he could to help make up for everything. Now the food , the chicken sandwich had a small piece of chicken only filling half of the bun and was so salty it could not be eaten . the pizzas were salty as well but also close to burnt and they got the order wrong so we had to wait for another pizza but while waiting the manager came and asked if we were still hungry because we hadn't finished our food and we said we were waiting on the other pizza at which time she grumbled oh and walked away . Our waiter then informed us she had given our pizza we were waiting for away to another table !! At this point we said we would take it to go as it was getting to be a long wait and he said we would get two desserts to go for the trouble ( we were a table of 7 by the way) but we said ok thinking we would get 2 cronuts as that is their specialty so we were happy . when we got home we opened the desserts only to find apple crumble that looked like it had been dropped on the floor . The music in the restaurant was also so loud you could not talk amoung ourselves . The two stars are because of our server but for nothing else . We will never recommend this restaurant or go back . read more

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Highly recommend this delicious restaurant in Ottawa! Friendly staff, diverse menu items, tasty treats and urban environment. read more

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Never knew this place was strapped for cash. Who would've ever thought that an establishment that charges $40 for a large pizza and $15 for a Ceasar salad would be charging their clients $5.00 for half a container of sauce. $5.00 for this dipping sauce. Opened it and it was half full. What a joke. $5 for dipping sauce. Meanwhile for $8 you get a pound of fries with two dips. Lots of logic here or just ripping people off. Can't tell which. read more

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The ambience is perfect for a casual meal. However, there is nothing casual about the quality of the food. Whether you're having breakfast, lunch or a pizza or the burger for supper the experience is exceedingly good. Service is a perfect accompaniment. read more

O M G! WHY OH WHY is this amazing spot not in Toronto and in Ottawa?!? The only reason I say this is because it was legit one of my most memorable dining experiences. Located in an industrial looking building, by Ottawa's little Italy is one of the best bakeries I've ever been to. Walking in and I immediately see a beautiful coffee machine to my left and a counter with pastries. I ordered a coffee & an Almond pastry. It was great - the pastry was flaky and had a nice subtle almond taste. We waited till 9:30 for the lunch menu and for good reason. PICKLE SANDWICH. I know you're thinking.... what..... but it was delicious. Deep Fried Pickles with crispy bacon and cheese! I can't even describe how amazing it was, I would definitely come back just for that. The side of fries was also amazing, probably in the top 5 for fries. I was also amazed by how creative the owner was with his menu selection. Everything was made in house and they are a bakery that has tons of pastries, freshly baked bread & delicious food options. Keep Eating, Angela read more

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Terrific almond croissant Donut hole was REALLY good, especially if you love cinnamon Lot of good looking and fresh breads read more

The best baked goods in town!! Must try the O-downer donuts, so flaky & delicious! Nothing like it in Ottawa. read more

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Like the housemade "ketchup" that has a subtle taste of cumin and other herbs. The umami sauce for the burger was comforting, but a bit too rich with melted aged cheddar cheese and two patties together. Was pretty safe eating outside at the patio seats. Hope the seats can be sanitized as well. read more

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Delicious brunch sitting outside at a covered table. The foods we tried were are delicious. The choco-brownie cronut, cinnamon roll, and French toast. read more

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ART IS IN says it all. Let's #HubIt Socially conscience. Sometimes less is more in a review. read more

Came here for brunch, which was fine, but the money's in the pastries. I had the eggs benny with candied bacon. The bacon tasted like those ready-crisp microwaveable strips. Would have liked the bacon to be thicker and more candied, personally. The potato cake also left something to be desired; the outside was crispy but the inside tasted completely undercooked. The cinnamon bun, in the other hand, was absolutely delicious. Even the bites without the cinnamony swirls. I also tried the strawberry peach Kronut, which was perfectly flaky and sugary! Will definitely be back for pastries, but will probably go elsewhere for brunch. read more

Art Is In Bakery - Eggs benny, Kronut, and a dynamite bread-to-go - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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First off: GET THE KRONUTS their pastries are so delicious. However, this review is about their burgers! Still a solid place that my family goes to because we find their mains and desserts quite delicious. The staff is really friendly and this place, generally, gives off a sense of community and I really love that vibe! read more

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Have one of the best brunch in the city. Theirs French toast is to die for, it's taste amazing.