Just popped in here, enticed by the cheesecake. Paninis were actually wraps, grilled. The cheese…read morewas still cold, my basil and tomato panini had no basil. The chicken pesto panini was also cold and served with turkey lunch meat, as they were out of chicken. The guy working the grill seemed to have no idea what the components were for what we ordered. We were asked multiple times what kind of cheesecake we had purchased. Apparently the signs do not correctly indicate the cheesecake it was in front of. And the clerk said the carrot cake and chocolate chip cookies were old stock from the previous eatery. The staff seemed clueless. I was embarrassed for them, but annoyed at the lack of service. Will not be going back.

My husband and I picked up some pastries here recently and overall I thought they were ok, but I…read morewas not wowed. Oui 8 Bakery recently opened in the same strip mall as The Burbs. It's rather small and doesn't have too much selection. We got 2 pecan tarts ($2.50 each) and an almond croissant ($2.60). The almond croissant was ok. It only had a thin layer of ground almond paste in it. It tasted buttery and was flakey, and tasted better than almond croissants at grocery stores like Loblaws, but I expected more from a small bakery. The pecan tarts were ok. They had little pieces of candied fruits in it, like the stuff in fruitcake. I am not a fan of fruitcake nor am I a fan of candied fruits. If you like the aforementioned items, then perhaps you will like their little twist on pecan tarts. However, if you are not a fan like me, then you might want to pass. They had date squares (another thing I don't like), scones, macarons, and some other items. Not all items have prices listed. I may return to try some macarons, especially if they are only $1 each like a previous reviewer mentioned (the price was not listed in the store). Service was nice and friendly. There are 2 bistro tables for 2 inside the bakery, but it's mostly for takeout. Lots of free parking in the strip mall parking lot.

This place smelled divine as we walked in. It's nice to have s local bakery. This is where the…read morehairdressers used to be for a very long time, in the mall where Henry's and The Burbs are locates. staff was friendly and informative. They sell big thick cookies that looked tasty, and there were cinnamon rolls, so we tried a few items. Imho it was only ok. I got the impression these were day old as they were dry and crumbly. I may try again just to see how consistent they are, but unfortunately I'm not in a huge rush to do so.

The service is slightly slow due to low staffing at the front when getting coffee to go…read more The drink itself though, is good quality. They also have an assortment of biscuits and treats, as well as ready-made frozen food. The restaurant is kept nice and clean and I think it's a great place to get French baked goods + coffee!

Great place to hang with a friend for an hour over a pick me up afternoon coffee…read more Their iced latte, really good. Their pasties are really good too. I love their chocolate croissants. I also took home an apple turnover but haven't tried it yet. You can order other savory items for lunch. There is a freezer for take home items. There are several tables that are always busy. The French music isn't too loud but quite nice. I introduced my friend to it who didn't know about it and she thanked the owner stating that Kanata/Stittsville needs more bakeries. We both left pleased. She also had an ice latte and an almond croissant. She gave it 5 stars. The prices are up there but competitive with similar places. Cleanliness is hard to keep up on when the bakery is full of people but they tried. The water jug up front never got refilled and that was the only thing I was missing as my cup never got to see any water. All good. We will be back.

Adore bakeries even though I don't have a sweet tooth. I do love bagels, scones and muffins so went…read morein to take a look. Although there were freezers with items for sale, the more desirable, fresh offerings didn't seem plentiful. The woman behind the register was nice. I bought and took home 2 muffins. They were very dense and crumbly. Not very tasty. I could not eat either of them beyond a bite each. And this place isnt cheap. Maybe I am unsure of what kind of bakery this is. Uber healthy? I would try again here but would skip the muffins.

I have to write a new review, as my last one is 6 months old, and I have been back 2 more times!!…read moreBesides, it's been too long since I wrote that review for me to update it. I neglected to say in my previous review, that the restaurant is vegan, as well as gluten free and Kosher. They also have a shop in Westboro, which is how I got to know of them, as it's close to where I usually work, but with COVID restrictions and working from home, I have been told they are still open there too (thanks Jennifer P!). I am really glad they have one in Kanata. Their pastries and cakes and cookies really are all delicious, and high calorie. Ok, they're decadent! I really can't wait till shut down orders are done, so that I can meet my knitting friends for a nosh and a coffee there. One day; one day... Meanwhile, this review is for today's visit. We just picked up coffee, which was ok. I have to admit that I had forgotten that they are vegan, which means they don't serve cow's milk, and they don't bake with it either. For my latte, I had a choice of oat, soy, or I believe coconut. I chose coconut because I don't like the other 2 choices. If I remember correctly, last time we were here, I think I took my black coffee home with me, and put milk in it; sacreligious, I know! Today, I did the same, as it turns out I am not fond of coconut 'milk' either. Oh well! Live and learn. Bravo, and good luck to Strawberry Blond.

La Maison du Kouign-Amann has been our go-to for catering lately (we've probably ordered around 10…read moretimes in the past few weeks), and they've been great every time. We've had a few last-minute requests, and the team has always been really kind and accommodating, which we appreciate a lot. The food is consistently delicious and super fresh. They're very easy to work with and reliable--highly recommend!

Service was slow , manners were low. We spent $70 and threw…read moreout most of it , terrible stuff cannelloni was gross, threw it out . Baguette was hard as a rock threw it out too. The cream puffs were o.k. But nothing great. I got sick after eating the cream filled caramel croissant. The cream was not great! What a waste of $70 in these trying times. I have nothing good to say about that place , will never go back! We drove a long way to get there, very disappointed. And didn't get the $10 coupon that they advertised.

It certainly is Chocolates and "more" at this Kanata strip at the corner of Terry Fox and…read moreHazeldean. Had the Mozart torte, a symphonic masterpiece of a cake and worth every penny, especially considering what the all the wannabe cakeries are charging these days. Combine that with warm old-country service and delicious chocolates and truffles to boot, and alles schmekt gut in Kanata.

This shop is the real deal with the owner found on site working her craft - Fine chocolates that…read moreseem to always be received with appreciation, making the perfect gift no matter the occasion. Drop in regularly.

The cheese croissants are the best. The service is always with a smile and you always feel welcome…read more The counters are full of goodies and inviting.

So far, so good and I feel that the score can only go up…read more Small spot, feels homey. I like the location but the parking lot is bonkers busy! Small and shared with a McDonald's and many other businesses. CLOSED MONDAYS. Staff were nice. Not a ton of selection.. I do wish that they had a bread slicer for their loaves. So far, I've tried a chocolate croissant and a plain one. Best served warm, I recommend. I also had a cranberry orange scone and a blueberry scone. I am a sucker for those things. The last time I went, I got the last two. The pastries in the case all looked sinful but delicious. Cakes too. I'm excited to have an occasion to buy a French baguette. Go early in the day to get the good stuff!

Cheer Me Up Bakery opened in The Bell Mews Plaza in the Autumn of 2022. It's in the space that used…read moreto be Frankie's Deli. It's cute inside with a few tables and chairs. They have a good offering of cake slices (you can also order a whole cake), pastries, cookies, marshmallows, lollipops, and even sandwiches. I got a slice of the Mille-feuille ($7.50) and it was heavenly. It was so rich and creamy. Really delicious! I would definitely get it again. Although I also want to try the honey pistachio cake, which they didn't have on the day I went. Staff were friendly and I appreciated that they gave me time to look around (and snap pictures for y'all, lol) on my own, instead of staring at me like at some places, haha. I'm not a huge fan of the pastries set-up as it's serve yourself in open baskets/trays and feels less sanitary, but at least cakes and squares are behind glass, and the sandwiches are even individually wrapped. Marshmallows and cookies are also packaged. I'm definitely looking forward to trying more cakes here! Free parking is available in the shared parking lot for the strip mall.

From the owner: We believe that everyone should get a cake that makes them happy! We love to decorate cakes and…read moreCheer YOU Up! The best part - we keep the cakes delicious, you don't chose between taste and beauty. Whether you have a great idea in mind, or you want to brainstorm - call us or leave a note while ordering. For the "Forgot SPOUSE'S birthday" cake please call us ASAP! We're on your side and will do everything to help you out ;)

I stopped by this new Lebanese bakery recently to get a meat pie to try and it was great, and best…read moreof all, it was only $2.50 taxes included! The pie was a good size. The dough was crispy around the edges, which I love. The meat was sufficient in quantity and was flavourful. I got it with lemon and spice and it wasn't too sour, which I appreciated. It wasn't spicy, so don't shy away from the spice, it adds more flavour than heat. The meat lacked that smokey flavour that I like with Lebanese meat pies, but it was still very good. Service was courteous and efficient. I'm looking forward to going back and trying other items. Free parking in the plaza parking lot.

Well, all good things must come to an end. This used to be my absolute favourite and my go-to place…read morefor manaeesh. There appears to be new owners/management and I attempted to give them a few tries to get it right but heres where they failed - they have raised the prices AND decreased the amounts of meat / zaatar significantly. The bread is no longer as flavourful as it used to be and its just a bland basic item. PLEASE new owners, if you are reading this, find the old owners and ask them for the recipe or you are going to lose customers.

I went here once with a group of 2. We ordered a thrive salad. It was filling. We felt the value…read morewas good at $20. I don't know if it was supposed to be without dressing but it didn't have dressing. Would have been better with dressing. We will return to try their other meals

My boyfriend and I stopped at Pure Kitchen in Kanata before going to a game at Canadian Tire Centre…read more(because sadly nothing is near the arena). It's not all vegan, but our server told us that except for cheese in some dishes, the menu was pretty much all vegan. Unfortunately, they're also doing away with mocktail mixers, but I was able to get a nice mocktail. My boyfriend ordered the "Cheerful," a take on a TLT, while I decided to order a crunch wrap filled with Beyond crumbles, pico, and other fillings. It's clearly a take on the fast food place with the bell. We both decided to get the belle poutine. I tried a bite of the TLT, which was sort of a pita pocket, and it was pretty good. I liked my crunch wrap, but it got cold very quickly. I sadly was not a fan of the poutine, which was a vegan cheezy sauce and gravy rather than curds, and there wasn't enough gravy. For a casual place, the price points seemed a bit high. Still, if I'm in Ottawa again, I'll go to a Pure Kitchen (there happens to be on in the neighborhood where our hotel is), but I'll get regular fries instead.