Love, no...LOVE this bakery. Small but interesting selection of treats and cookies (I highly recommend their Ginger Cookies). The pizza slices and sandwiches are really good and full of flavour. They can seem a little pricey but for what you get you won't mind. The hours are a bit of a drag but I get down when I can (harder now that I don't live downtown *sigh*). read more

Bread & Sons Bakery - Home to my absolute most favourite chocolate chip cookie in the world. THE PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE - this is one sup'ed up chocolate chip cookie. It has a slight crunch on the outside, yet it is still soft. Instead of chocolate chips, it actually has chocolate DISCS (I believe the brand is Callebaut chocolate). What distinguishes this cookie from others are the little pieces of candied orange zest, what a delight! I also like their breakfast raspberry muffin, black bean rolls, their loaf bread is amazing!! Everything is amazing. Prices are a bit higher than the usual bakery (hence minus one star), but everything is top quality. The buttery, sugar, chocolate, carb goodness makes this a very dangerous place for downtown workers. read more

I used to work two blocks from Bread and Sons. It wasn't pretty. I was in the habit of reserving a challah every Friday and my coworkers, driven mad by the smell of freshly baked bread coming from my bag, got in on the ritual by buying a Friday treat. Favourites included the currant cream scone and chocolate croissants. Wait. An organic, veg*n bakery? For challah? That's right, the owner of Bread and Sons, a former Israeli physicist, makes the best challah in town. I'm not ashamed to admit it, though I'm a little scared to let the old ladies at my synagogue hear it. It's sold so hot from the oven that it almost disintegrates and you have to reserve a loaf (or two if you want to be traditional) by noon or risk missing out until next week. I also used to regularly enjoy the cookies and muffins a little too often, and recommend the thin-crust pizza and innovative sandwiches (tempeh with chipotle and tahini, for example) for a quick lunch. The line-up often stretches out the door, but tends to go quick. Just keep in mind that nothing is mass-produced, so arrive early in the day. read more

This place is amazing! Great variety of pizzas and baked goods at ridiculously low prices. The quality is phenomenal. I easily would have paid three times as much for everything. We had two slices of pizza and an espresso chocolate chip walnut cookie and milk for less than $10. The cookie was heavenly. Both slices of pizza were great and filling, but I don't remember the toppings. The offerings are cranked out fresh as everything gets snatched up immediately, so it's a great place for the adventurous eater who is excited to grab whatever is fresh. This may be my favorite place in Ottawa! read more

They sell my preferred brand of Canadian roasted coffee here!!! (well, tied for 1st). 49th Parallel has some pretty good offerings. The thin crust pizza here is great, and usually there are over FIVE options, and that's when the place has been picked over (sometimes 8 or more pies to grab a slice from). They also make good lattes/cappuccinos here. Only downside is they close down the machine around 3, or by 4. It's too bad since after work I sometimes get a snack here and can use a SOLID cappuccino. Then again, it is a bakery. And yes it is that much better than other chain coffee shops that I will walk to Bread N Sons. disclaimer: I have not tried there drip, or their bread. read more

Nice place with friendly staffs. The bread, cookies and rolls are all freshly baked. The carrot cake was not too sweet, really love it~ The price is reasonable. And the bakery also served pizza at lunch time~ So good. The location is near the parliament building, highly recommend to go visit after having a muffin and a cup of coffee. read more

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maybe I was just really hungry but I had the most amazing lunch here. super fresh pizza, amazingly delight vegan cookie all for under 10$ I'll be back, probably in 5 mins haha read more

This is your classic quality over quantity. Baked good we had werr very good but not life altering. I must admit the chocolate chip cookie did not live up to its title, i have had better. I am a purist though. Vegan cookie was awesome. As for price, you get what you pay for but i still find it a little too steep read more

So I stopped in to grab a slab of za (got the sweet potato, jalapeno, red onion so yummy), and when I'm at the cash, this random dude says "hey, do you like baklava?" and I say "I do, but am very picky" (surprise surprise). He then replies, "this baklava is so amazing it's like...." and he proceeds to sing in an angelic voice. Well, I had to try it. O.M.G I took a bite and starting singing (inside my mind). Run don't walk to try this $5 treat that is worth every penny and calorie! read more

It is one of the best bakeries in town. Excellent croissants and bread. Surprisingly wide selection of baked goods. Highly recommend.

I absolutely LOVE Bread and Sons. I used to work down the street and frequented this adorable bakery for breakfast and lunch a few times a week. Whenever I needed a moment to pause in my day, walking into this cozy atmosphere did the trick. Amazing music blares in the kitchen where you can watch the magic happen. They have an excellent selection of breakfast goods - croissants, muffins, and plenty of gluten-free options. Lunch is always my favorite though. their thin-crust veggie pizzas are phenomenal and their sandwich selection is refreshing. Again, there's always tons of baked good kicking around (my favorite are the amazing date squares), and the staff is always friendly - even during their peak times. read more

I've been going to bread and sons now for over 3 years and they still WOW me every time I step into their establishment. The sandwiches are amazing... The Cyclops breakfast croissant.. melt in your mouth yummy, the pizza is thin crust perfection and with the recent addition of the espresso machine... Best late and cappuccino BAR NONE!! The prices are very reasonable and the service supper friendly. read more

Stopped in this morning for a little breakfast. Ended up with an egg croissant sandwich, spinach and red onion quiche and black bean roll shared between my partner and I. Everything was really delicious and perfectly cooked! I'll be coming back to try the famous pizza :) read more

Love their pizza and cookies! It's always freshly bake. The best I ever had so far. Oh, and also I love their egg croisant

This is bar none my favourite food establishment in Ottawa, and I don't take that statement lightly. In a city that can be a bit of a desert for good food, Bread & Sons is like a beautiful reasonably-priced oasis. I have never been disappointed by anything from Bread & Sons, although the pizza is the main attraction. The slices are pure heaven, with a delicious crust and a perfect mix of ingredients and herbs that make every bite a flavor bomb unmatched by any other pizza I have had in the city (and most other cities for that matter). I don't even bother asking them to warm them up for me as they are just as good cold or lukewarm. Their bread, baked goods and sandwiches are also great. The sandwiches may seem a little expensive, but ask yourself where else in Ottawa you can buy a freshly made sandwich using local and/or organic ingredients on home-made bread that tastes as good for less money. You can't. Take a look at Bowich just down the street for an example. I have not tried all of their made-to-order pizza options, but I did try the My Italian Grandma (garlic, potatoes, rosemary, mozzarella) and it was great. A bit heavy due to all of the potatoes but there were roasted and spiced perfectly so that they didn't ruin the flavour of the pizza. The coffee from 49th parallel is also really good, although it can be really, really strong on caffeine depending on the day so be warned. I have had nothing but good experiences here. The servers may not be as super-perky and over-friendly as baristas at Starbucks, but I have found them all very personable and down-to-earth. And really, who cares anyway when the food is this good? read more

amazingly delicious food.. my favorite treat is their croissants, they are the real thing, as tasty and buttery as the ones I've had in Paris. wouldn't recommend eating it everyday because they use real butter and very rich ingredients.. but definitely worth it! everything in moderation and this is a treat that I am more than happy to indulge in once in a while. read more

Can never decide whether I want sweet or savory. Everything is soo good! Great and cheap filtered coffee, too. The pizzas are delicious, as are the cheese and onion pastries. Ginger cookies are to die for and the chocolate-hazelnut pastries are unreal. Wish there was more room to sit. Love this spot! read more

Can't go wrong with Bread & Son Bakery. Everything is outstandingly good. Sandwiches (especially the tempey one), pizzas, salads, bread, pastries, carrot juice, and I am pretty sure that everything else that I still haven't tried would make the list. Wishing a long and healthy life to this local and vegetarian business. read more

I really loved this place! Their food was delicious! I had a slice of mushroom pizza which was so yummy! I also had a little mini quiche with goat cheese and peppers, it was amazing! It was cooked just right, the goat cheese was smooth and tart. The peppers gave it a little bit of spice. It was just wonderful. I should have bought more of them!! read more

I love this bakery!! They offer a discount on coffee if you bring in your own mug (only charge for a small). Also you can keep your coffee card at the cash. The pizza offered at lunch is very tasty. They don't sell day old bread as they donate anything left over to a local shelter! Another reason to go to Bread & Sons! My only complaint is that they aren't open on the weekend. read more

Worth stopping by if you want a quick, affordable, and delicious sandwich, pizza, or pastry. They have sandwiches with fresh avocado, havarti cheese - just like if you were making a stuffed sandwich at home. It's a small building and the inside is warm (from all the bread baking) and busy. They have lots of sweets too - there were butter tarts, but they looked a bit over cooked when I was there. read more

Best coffee in Ottawa. The staff is awesome as well, my favorite spot for morning coffee

Delicious baked good and fairly healthy pizzas. They also have a great tea selection which I enjoy. I like the small business community feel. Everything is fresh and tasty, just the way it should be :) read more

Do yourself a favor and try their amazing cinnamon buns! I'm not usually a fan of c-buns because of the gooey mess. These are unreal and huge!! Crispy, sweet, yum. Best of all, calorie free!! Be forewarned you'll leave with sticky fingers and an appetite for more of their baked goods. read more

I am a thin crust pizza fan, through and through. Bread & Sons caught my attention before I even walked through its doors and into the slight chaos that was lunchtime. The price you pay per slice (around $3) is decent considering that it's fresh and wholesome (they have spelt crust!) -- two attributes I normally wouldn't use to describe pizza. I also bought some croissants since I couldn't resist the lure of their pastries. I took them home to share with my friend and we both agreed that these were some of the best we'd had - golden, buttery and flaky - exactly as croissants should be. If you're a huge fan of their pizza, don't hesitate to call ahead and order an entire pie to go! read more

Really good cookies! Everything here always looks so tasty it's hard not to be tempted by every single thing.

They make some tasty items. I would recommend their ginger cookies and vegan pumpkin muffins.

Based on all the great reviews and steady flow of people in and out I had high hopes... sad to say the muffin was dry yet oily at the same time and lacked flavor along with any hint of sweetness. read more

$4 for a slice of amazing unique pizza. Cool, original combinations of toppings. If you time your slice selection right you can get it fresh from the oven. read more

Its a great bakery. All fresh bakes

We went there for late breakfast at about 9 am, not many selections. We had the quiches, boreka, roasted panini, and chocolate croissant. They were all average. The panini was really cheesy and the chocolate croissant tasted like those factory-made ones. Didn't taste anything authentic or handmade at all. Very disappointed with this place. read more

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They have a seriously amazing vegan pizza. I get it without olives because I am not really a fan, but oh man that is one good pizza.

amazing affordable delicious pastries! the service is wonderful too.

Stopped in for a slice. There's a small counter where you can eat. Vegetarian / vegan options only. I know it's thin slice but I really thought it was a little TOO thin. The service is a bit ... curt. I will come around again to try the actual baked goods though. read more

Yummy pizza buns and butter tarts. The people here are also very nice. Would recommend.

Their fresh-made poached egg croissant for breakfast is a great treat for those mornings that you need a buttery pick-me-up.

My favourite. I go for the spelt bread (by far the best non-whole wheat bread I've tried) and spelt dough pizza on Mondays or Fridays. Love that they are open early, that the staff is always friendly and they have legitimately healthy & well sourced prepared foods available. The country bread (with sesame) is also delicious! read more

The most massive and delicious chocolate chip cookies live here. You must go. Other amazing things: Feta Cheese Borekas. Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches. Chocolate Croissants. Pizza. Potato sandwiches. And the list goes on and on... An Ottawa must try! read more

I crave their pizza every so often because it is so unlike other pizza anywhere - very thin and all veggies and herbs and goat cheese. you don't even need to warm it up. The baked goods such as the brownies & cookies are also fabulous. I just wished this place was a bit bigger because at lunch time there is almost no room to move. I always have to take my food to go, which is not a huge deal, but the crowdedness can get irritating. But in the end, worth it. read more

The girls are super nice and the food is delicious couldn't ask for better combo. Cookies are warm, you can take them right off of the platter. There are so many pizzas to choose from, everything was great. I'll be back! :) read more