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    Dao Bake & Sip Cafe

    4.1 (36 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Desserts, Cafes
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Dawn M.

    Dao is located in the ugly (subjective) but functional shopping strip on Merivale. Parking is a crush on weekends, but several lots are joined so as long as you are ok with a brief walk, all good. As you walk in, the contrast from outdoor ugliness to indoor airiness and people happily chatting is surprising. What is Dao doing here?! It's a good surprise. The interior is stunning. Bright and airy, white punctuated with black. Plants break up the space. The seating was full, but turning over, so we got seats by the time we needed them. Service was excellent. Hubs enjoyed his croissant and I loved my Dacquoise, very flavourful.

    sweet corn macaron
    Abigael N.

    We've been here a few times and haven't had a pastry we didn't like. We've tried the evil garlic cheese bun, the salmon croissant, the pistachio rose croissant, and the blueberry cream cheese danish. The macaron we tried (sweet corn) and the drinks were just okay. We also really enjoyed the ambiance with the indoor trees aesthetic.

    Yummy pastries
    Sara B.

    I was in Nepean for my oldest's baseball game and the ball diamond had no restrooms. A full bladder forced me in the car to find the closest spot with a restroom. So grateful it did, otherwise I would have never found this incredible gem. Apple Maps brought up Dao Cafe. I was surprised to see it is open until 2200 and I fully expected it to be empty. Boy was I wrong. The cafe, which has lovely restrooms, was bumping. They offer a wide variety of coffees and teas. Will definitely be back to try a caffeinated beverage the next time I'm in the area before dinner. The pastries and desserts all looked incredible! I ordered the pistachio rose croissant and it was amazing. Such a unique flavour. Definitely recommend!

    Michelle T.

    Many dessert / sweet options. We Visited because of their supreme croissant but it was tooo sweet for my liking .

    white peach (something)
    Rohan S.

    LOVED the ambiance in here. the seating was set up so well, the place was so comfy, great study or social spot. service was great, really kind. the dessert item was really good! I wish there was more peach or more cake and a little less of the souffle mixture but alas that might just be personal preference

    Matcha latte, vanilla rose latte, tango, earl grey mille crepe cake
    Michelle N.

    Very aesthetic! The pastries are good too. It's one of the only places I went to in Ottawa that reminded me of stuff in the SF Bay area. Individual reviews: Matcha latte - a little bland according to my bf - perhaps too much milk Rose latte - good coffee flavor, rose wasn't overpowering Tango - it's adorable! The outside looks like colored white chocolate which made it hard to break into and a little too sweet imo. But the mousse was very yummy and I loved the crisp at the bottom! Earl grey mille crepe cake - very good! Strong tea flavor and very light Evil garlic bun - I microwaved this and ate it 2 days after I bought it and it was still pretty yummy. Tasted strongly of garlic cream cheese white peach macaron - I got it bc it was pretty looking but it tasted pretty good too. It was a little too much cream filling but it did balance the amount of peach jam.

    Edward W.

    Two months ago, we stopped by this bakery to try out some of their cakes. The cafe looked cute and the decor was very modern. Everything looked very appealing. We decided to try out the mango passion cake, taro mille crepe cake, and Japanese white peach shortcake. I also got an iced HK style milk tea. Unfortunately, the cakes were way under par. The mango passion cake was very sour. The white peach shortcake was pretty much all whipped cream and didn't have much cake in it. The taro mille crepe cake was just flat. Did I choose the wrong desserts? On the other hand, the HK style milk tea was pretty good since it did have a strong tea flavor.

    Croissants
    Jennifer P.

    Dao Bake & Sip Cafe is a cool newly opened Cafe. They sell some baked goods brought in from Toronto, but they also have goods baked in house. They sell drinks like coffee and tea as well. The inside is beautiful and everything is expensive, lol. Those familiar with pastries from Asian bakeries found in Toronto will recognize the names. They have cheese tarts from Pablo Cheese Tart. They have Cream Buns from Hattendo. They have macarons from Daan Go Cake Labs. Their croissants are baked in-house, but are a collaboration with Chris Kwok, of Chokwoklat fame. They use coffee from Hatch. Being from Toronto, this place makes me feel a bit closer to home, haha. I got a chocolate croissant ($3.85), a White Peach Cream Bun ($4.60) and an Amaou Strawberry Cream Bun ($4.80). The chocolate croissant was very crispy and flaky. It tasted fresh and was delicious. Not too greasy. The cream buns were soft and the filling was fluffy and airy. The peach bun had real pieces of peaches in it. The strawberry bun had real pieces of strawberries in it. The place looked immaculate. Service was courteous. I do like that the prices of most items are the same price as they are in Toronto. The prices of the Daan Go and Pablo Cheese Tart items are the same. There's a slight mark up on the Hattendo items but just between $0.25-$0.75 more. The cafe is located in a strip mall. There's free parking in the shared parking lot.

    Coy W.

    Came by after skipping the massive lineups on the weekend checked out this new cafe and bakery. They have a lot of items here and some of it seems like they're cross promoting with other bakeries or they have similar names to other bakeries. I only picked up a peach and pistachio tart on this trip and it was excellent. One of my favourite things the tart is that it wasn't super sweet. I'd definitely come back and grab a 6 or 12 pack the next time I'm here. They're still on a soft opening and I did encounter a few hiccups but I have no doubt they'll get through them. I'll be back...but only if I keep exercising or it'll be bad for my waistline

    Pablo Cheese Tarts (Matcha and Original)
    Gladys C.

    After moving from Toronto to Ottawa, and not having a lot of these cute Asian desserts here, I was so excited that Dao cafe opened in Ottawa. It's such a cute concept since they brought together several separate brands of desserts like Pablo, Hattendo and Daan Go. I had the cheese tarts, which were yummy as usual. The original is always good and the matcha has mochi balls and a bit of red bean in it. It's also a few dollars more than the original. I also tried the Hattendo cream buns finally, but honestly it was very underwhelming. I don't feel like the texture of the bun suited the cream. I got the plain cream one and the peach cream (seasonal) but the flavour of the peach one was very light. I don't think I would get these buns again. I didn't get anything from Daan Go but the macarons and cakes were very cute! Also, there was a huge line because they had just opened. We waited like half an hour but someone came out to offer us iced jasmine tea infused with fruit as samples, and it was delicious!! Those teas are a bit expensive (I believe it was like 7$) but I would probably get it next time!

    Audrey T.

    Such a cute dessert spot in Ottawa! Definitely some creative flavors and items for a dessert lover. Love how the items aren't too sweet too. I loved everything we tried and I'll have to go back to try the rest! Highly recommend the strawberry cake and strawberry matcha.

    Julie L.

    I've been here a few times now and have tried most of their desserts. The majority of it is alright, not great. The drinks are fun but also not amazing. Overall the taste does not correlate with the pricing. You're paying for the esthetics more than anything. I wouldn't come back on my own unless I'm entertaing out of town guests.

    Depp N.

    Popped up in Yelp happening list and I always pass by after MOVATI . Quickly getting to the pros and cons Pros 1. The variety of Asian inspiredcroissants and buns : macha , sriracha , custard , red bean you name it . I was like a kid in a toy shop 2. The quality of ingredients / well you know it when you eat it . It's the best if not premium 3. The ambience : chic urban . Spacious , with a good mix of bar booths and chairs 4. Barista : pretty knowledgeable and made an excellent macha 5. Parking : strip mall convenient Can be improved 1. The ordering was a bit of a chaos . 2 counters manned by baristas and pastry team did result in couple of no shows for beverages I will be back to try more treats and soak in a better experience

    Matcha Swirl Croissant

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    Nice place, excellent food. Would definitely recommend this place. Lots of halal options

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    In fact, it is a beautiful place where the family is comfortable, you can spend an hour or two, it is worth the visit.

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    The Cake Shop - Front of the bakery

    The Cake Shop

    2.9(31 reviews)
    5.3 km
    $$

    I've had a few items from The Cake Shop, ranging from their cakes, muffins, shortbread cookies and…read moregingerbread cookies. Let's just say, you can't eat items here and be on a diet, lol. The cakes and muffins are moist and tasty, but on the oily/greasy side and very sweet. The cookies are also tasty, but very rich and full of butter, and also very sweet. I know that "real baking" is full of sugar and fat, and this is how most people like it, but I personally prefer reduced-fat and reduced-sugar baking, lol. That being said, I can still appreciate full-fat and full-sugar baked goods, haha. They are a nut-free bakery, so if you are allergic to nuts, you need not worry about eating items here. And their (nut-free) carrot cake is really good! If I recall correctly, they put pineapple in it, yum! I didn't even miss the walnuts. The bakery is pretty and they have lots of ready to go cakes so you can pick one up last minute if you have to. Obviously you can also pre-order if you want something specific, but they do have a good selection of readymade cakes. Staff are friendly. Street parking only.

    I have seen some of the reviews and I must say I was shocked. I have bought several cakes from the…read morecake shop and they have all been excellent (especially the Black Magic). The staff (including the owner) have always been pleasant and professional. 5 stars from this customer and I continue to recommend the business to many people and I haven't heard one complaint!

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    The Cake Shop - Biscotti

    Biscotti

    The Cake Shop - Meringues!

    Meringues!

    The Cake Shop

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    Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana - Sfogliatella (Lobster tail pastry). $7.49.

    Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana

    3.5(39 reviews)
    6.1 km
    $$

    TLDR: Delicious pastries at this Italian Bakery and Gelateria. Much more expensive than at other…read moreshops though (was $7.49 for a Sfogliatella). I was in the mood for a Sfogliatella (lobster tail pastry), so my husband and I went to Little Italy to get one. Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana has been around since 1979, but I had never been there before. They had a large selection of desserts and gelato. We took our pastry to-go, but they have some seating both indoors and on their raised front patio and street-level side patio. The Sfogliatella was $7.49 which is the most I've ever paid for this pastry. Fortunately, it was delicious. Very crispy and flakey on the outside and softer on the inside with a generous amount of cream. I prefer the ricotta cheese filling slightly more, but I like the cream filling too. It was light and airy and not too sweet. Service was efficient and pleasant. The shop has a one way flow, you enter one door and you follow the arrows and exit a different door. The area to wait for service is narrow, so this process prevents congestion and crowding. I like it. Great for the occasional treat, but a bit too spendy for me. (77)

    We visited this cute little gelateria after binging on some heavy tortas at tortaboyz couple of…read moreblocks away . This street has a number of good joints however this was a pleasent surprise to me . They have a wide range of home made chocolate bars , puff pastries , pastries , croissants , cannolis , crème Brûlée and filled donuts . Without wasting much time the good and the anti good . I wouldn't use a term bad as this place is a blessing for Ottawa The good 1. Variety : it's not overwhelming , just enough amount of truffles and breads to satiate your sugar and buttery starch craving .if you are into chocolate you are in for a treat 2. Ice creams : surprisingly three of my friends got icecream a and they were soooo good . So it's consistent 3. Service : quick efficient and nice 4. Patio : cute little patio they also have tables on the side Anti good 1. Coffee - well they are not a coffee shop so it adds up .'illl spend money on coffee on an extra cannoli 2. Eclairs : we have a lot better in Ottawa in Preston and bank Standout dish : pistachio crème brûlée - gave me an orgasm

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    Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana - Inside the shop

    Inside the shop

    Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana - Pastries

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    Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana - Sfogliatella (Lobster tail pastry). $7.49.

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    Sfogliatella (Lobster tail pastry). $7.49.

    Portuguese Bakery - Front of the bakery

    Portuguese Bakery

    3.4(9 reviews)
    9.6 km
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    I stopped by this bakery to grab some pastries. Overall, I found the items I bought were ok, but I…read morewas not blown away by anything. I got 2 Portuguese egg tarts (Pasteis de Nata) $2.50 each, 2 cannoli $3.50 each and a cream filled horn pastry $3.50. I didn't like that none of the items had prices listed anywhere, so I had to ask how much everything was. The egg tarts were not fresh, as the pastry was all soft and chewy. The filling was sweet, rich and smooth though. I love Portuguese egg tarts for their flakey pastry with that crispiness to them when they are fresh, and I did not get that here. The cannoli fortunately were not soft nor soggy, but rather crunchy, despite being prefilled. The shell was a bit too dense and oily tasting for liking though. However, the filling was tasty. The cream horn was filled with a smooth custard, which I enjoyed, but I didn't really like the dry crumbly pastry. Overall, I enjoyed the fillings of the items I bought, but not the pastry. Service was neutral. I don't think they take credit cards because when I went to pay by credit, the man asked me if I had debit instead. The bakery is co-located with Syrian Kitchen. I saw some falafels and rice on display, as well as various dips and spreads in the fridge. No parking lot. Street parking only.

    Now also known as SYRIAN KITCHEN (says on their new business cards)…read more Based on what I have overheard and read, this place is now owned and operated by Syrian families, employing some recent refugees. They have retained the Portuguese name and products from working with the previous co-owner. This is currently the only place you can get Syrian falafel in town. They gave me and my partner each a sample falafel to try - the falafels were flavourful, crispy on the outside and moist inside. I liked it much better than a lot of other falafels in town!!! $0.65 each if you were to buy. Looks like they are made to order, or the pre-made ones are within the hour and fresh. We tried the Syrian falafel wrap ($6) and Beef steak sandwich ($7) and both were delicious. Don't expect the food to come super fast like other shawarma-type places because they don't have an assembly line. For the beef steak sandwich, they sauteed mushrooms and onions along with the beef on their grill until caramelized, which took a while, but it tasted so homey and fresh. Beef was a little tough but the flavour was good. We got a bunch of natas (Portuguese egg tarts) and they were really good. $1.75 each. We also got a bunch of kibbehs (beef croquettes) - which I have just reheated and am eating right now on Day #2 - and they are flavourful and still juicy inside even after reheating. 5/5 would buy again. And of course we got extra Syrian falafels to go....because they're so good and we eat them like cookies (except healthier...I think). Lovely people, homey food at very reasonable prices. Cannot wait to come back again.

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    Portuguese Bakery - Cream horn. $3.50.

    Cream horn. $3.50.

    Portuguese Bakery - Cannoli. $3.50 each.

    Cannoli. $3.50 each.

    Portuguese Bakery - My box of pastries.

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    My box of pastries.

    Carmelito Cafe - Lemon raspberry!

    Carmelito Cafe

    3.5(12 reviews)
    7.6 km

    We came here because it was coffee and walking distance from where we were staying. Pleasantly…read moresurprised by the decor and tea room. Really cool space, definitely would be great for an afternoon tea. They have an outdoor patio, not that it was being used despite the beautiful day. Pastries and food selection is great. The staff is friendly... but slow and easily distracted. The cashier was taking a phone order while several of us were waiting, pretty unacceptable when another staff member should be able to take a call. We ordered a coffee and a mimosa. Well, they had to go back and check to see if they had juice... they did not. I asked for just the bubbly instead, she had to go back and check again. How do they not know or keep things on their menu in stock? Oh well, they had the bubbly so it was okay. For food we ordered a pastry and a croissant sandwich. The biscotti and pastry were delicious. For some reason, they decided to panini press the croissant sandwich. What the heck, who would do that? Why didn't they ask? Tasty sandwich, but completely ruined due to crushing the croissant. We were expecting it to come straight out of the case and at most maybe microwaved to warm it, not just destroyed in a panini press. Cool vibes, nice atmosphere, food is good, tea menu looks amazing. But, the staff don't seem to have a clue to what they are doing.

    Very large, cluttered coffee shop with tacky rules printed on a full sheet of paper scattered…read morethroughout the entire cafe. I ordered an almond croissant and pumpkin latte. The almond croissant was mediocre. After being warmed up by staff, it lost any flakey taste delicateness that it may have originally had. The pumpkin latte tasted like it was made with bitter, burnt espresso. There was a nice amount of foam and the aftertaste was milder and more palatable. I just moved to Canada and hoped this cafe, which is full of potential, would become my go to. I was disappointed, but plan to come back to give the lunch menu a try.

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    Carmelito Cafe - Opera cake

    Opera cake

    Carmelito Cafe - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

    Carmelito Cafe - Brunch! Cheese basil sandwich & cheese with olives sandwich

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    Brunch! Cheese basil sandwich & cheese with olives sandwich

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