The store is big and brightly lit. There was no line and the service was very fast. I ordered the creamsicle cold brew and it was just ok. The coffee tasted watery and there was not distinct orange flavor. read more

Bridgehead - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Good, solid coffee. I was told this coffee chain is a local favorite in an Ottawa, so I couldn't pass up a chance to try it out! I had the matcha vanilla latte and really enjoyed the blend of green tea flavor with subtle vanilla. I've also tried the maple latte during the late winter (just in time for maple season!) and it had a nice sweet maple-y touch. Service was great and there are a few tables here to get some work done or chat/catch up with others. Overall a nice stop close to the Parliament. read more

Bridgehead - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Amazing selection! I can't believe they carry mate libre. My favourite! The Barista was so helpful and friendly. Definetely recommend for an afternoon pick me up. read more

Came by for coffee the other day and was pleasantly surprised. The staff was quick, efficient, and cordial. The mocha had a nice layer of foam and latte art. The beverage wasn't too sweet and the small size, although much smaller than Starbucks, was perfect. They also have Free WiFi which was a plus, although somewhat slow and spotty. ~$3.25 for a small Mocha. read more

Bridgehead - Small Mocha - ~$3.25 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Local chain but truly local feel; some of the best coffee I've ever had - excellent. Highly recommended.

Surprisingly good coffee here! This location particularly wasn't a great place to sit and enjoy your coffee because firstly it was very busy and a little under kept. I ordered the mocha with whipped cream and I thoroughly enjoyed it till the last sip! Will definitely come back for more. But maybe a different location where I can sit and enjoy my coffee for some time read more

Bridgehead - a woman sitting at a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Picked up some of their ginger cookies for the office, they were a great success and made just right. Will be back.

Very good coffee and choice of sweet pastry, especially since it's so close to parliament hill. Is very cozy and a really good spot to have a break from doing tourist things, as we did read more

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Good location - A coffee shop next to the Parliament hill. The milk part of my latte is very good and smoothy. Coffee is oven - roasted. A bit pricey as well. However, it is good enough to energize yourself. read more

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Drinks - Decently priced for the sizes - Tastes are good; some teas taste bland because they are natural teas but there is liquid sugar for an added spice - Espresso...well its espresso, not many ways you can make it incorrectly Service - Staff is great and very informative about their ingredients and drinks read more

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I love Bridgehead! Consistently good lattes and hot drinks, and great croissants. Had the gruyère and ham this time and it tasted delicious. Service was friendly and Cafe is right across the street from parliament hill. read more

Nice coffee place close to the parliament. Good variety of coffee, nice atomosphere, and profesaiobal staff. Must visit this place when in the area. read more

I found this coffee house accidentally, while visiting Ottawa. It is a very convenient location for people watching near Parliament and grabbing a quick iced coffee. I have not had a chance to try any of the food menu offerings. I definitely plan on coming back. read more

Solid coffee shop near parliament. Went on a weekday evening ~5pm and it wasn't busy, drinks came out surprisingly fast! I've tried the latte and hot chocolate. Hot chocolate is light on the cocoa with lots of milk, but still good. Latte was good with coffee art. Drinks are reasonably priced and most come in either medium or large. Looks popular for people to get drinks and get some work done. Wifi was fast. Overall, good coffee shop. read more

Newly opened in the old Tim Hortons location at Sparks and Metcalfe ( good riddance :) They have done a great job on the reno and pulled back the Tim Hortons look to the original floors, high ceilings, open space. Friendly staff. Definitely better pastries than Starbucks and good sandwiches as well. read more

Located directly under my feet ( I work on the 3rd floor of the same building) I must admit that I had mixed feelings about it's taking over my beloved Tim's that used to occupy the same space. Gone is a place that I used to count on for a quick and easy lunch option and its its place a trendy and upscale coffee house. In all honesty is that what downtown Ottawa really needs? $5.00 Lattees? We read this site for a review of the place not on the business decisions of the people who put them there. Bridgehead is a coffee house. Its serves coffee, teas and other hot (and sometimes cold) drinks. They have pastries and the like and they are tasty. To die for tasty? No, but tasty none the less. They also have sandwiches and yogurt and granola short its a coffee house -fin- read more

Came here after visiting Parliament and was not disappointed. This location is cute and the staff were friendly. The food was a bit expensive - a beet bowl/salad was $7.50. The drinks on the other hand were reasonably priced. I got an iced hazelnut latte which was nice a strong as it wasn't too sweet so the syrup didn't overpower the espresso - definitely a better alternative to Starbucks. read more

Cozy atmosphere paired with tasty coffee and treats! Would love to come back here to study sometime! read more

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The same menu as every other Bridgehead, but I prefer this location because it isn't as claustrophobic. Since the majority of patrons take their coffee to go here, there is a lot of space dedicated for a lineup and the tables aren't as close together as other locations. The high ceilings and natural light of the former bank space help too. Unfortunately it has the same uncomfortable but space saving, minimalist stools as every other location, so try and get a booth. Is it just me or is Bridgehead one location away from over saturation? Having the same drink amongst the same decor in so many parts of town is getting uncanny. I like the place and will choose it over other coffee chains, but it is going to turn into what the creators were trying to set themselves apart from if they keep expanding. I lie, I'll keep going back as long as they don't charge extra for soy milk. Since it's in the parliamentary precinct the target audience are coffee commuters, so the hours are shorter than most other locations. There is no outdoor seating, despite being located on a pedestrian mall. read more

Very nice Cafe, close to or opposite of the parliament hall. You can get one coffee and relax there, watching everyone's walking by read more

Bridgehead - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Good location for Parliament Hill tourists especially in winter. This was the closest one I found behind the Parliament Hill information center. read more

Located very close to parliament hill .A busy coffee shop on a beautiful street . Ordered a latte and mocha both were quite good

Great coffee but losing points for really rude staff behind the counter. They didn't offer to serve me while I was clearly standing there waiting and when I said hi she gave me a grimace and seemed very impatient. Otherwise the Americano was delicious. read more

Amazing cheddar & jalapeño scone! Cozy atmosphere & all staff welcome you with a smile!

In general I find Bridgehead fine. I'd buy a coffee from this chain over another in the city. The coffee is good, not phenomenal. I have had soups a few times and they're always quite tasty, better than I would expect from a coffee shop. This location specifically though has unfortunate customer service. I usually only come to the Sparks street location on weekends as it's quieter without the office crowd, and I'm pretty sure I've never seen an employee smile. More than once they've been having loud, inappropriate conversations behind the counter. Not cool for a place with families about. Without fail, the young lady who takes my order makes me wonder if I'm doing her a major disservice for actually asking for a coffee. read more

The service here is great. The staff is friendly. I had the chocolate filled pastry - it was okay but seemed a tiny bit stale and definitely not baked today. The hot chocolate was good but not very warm at all, the whip cream did not even melt. read more

Staff are very friendly, and the food is great. I particularly enjoy the new almond butter and sunflower sandwich! My only complaint is that is you come later in the afternoon the food selection is often lacking or non-existent. If you're looking for cheap eats you probably aren't happy that Bridgehead has replaced Tim's, but if you care about good service and quality food then you should check it out. read more

The staff are super efficient and good people. Was there after the Remembrance day ceremony had ended. The place was packed with people getting out of the cold but the wait was short and everyone got their coffee. went back again later in the afternoon when it was quiet and got to sit awhile. The wifi is broken, the router connects but there's no DHCP ip allocation. The lady rebooted the router but still no joy. The coffee is nice. read more

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Was looking for a place to warm up and also have some quiet reading time. Wasn't very busy at the time and staffs were very friendly. Environment is good and comfy seats and tables. Free WiFi is def a plus. read more

better than Tim Hortons. all the employees didn't look dead, loved the coffee and coisant

I have continued to go to this bridgehead on a daily basis for months and will not longer be doing so as I have yet to experience friendly customer service. I am completely shocked with the service at this location in comparison to other bridgeheads in Ottawa. read more

Fun coffeehouse with excellent service, coffee and sandwiches! The turkey sandwich with cranberry mayo was FANTASTIC! Also, the Carmel macchiato was delicious! read more