We stopped in only because we were walking by and It looked very interesting!…read more As we stepped in besides all the international foods and treats for sale we found a lunch line. I had a beef stew, coffee, and tried my husbands schnitzel and It was all very homemade and delicious! The service made It just awesome too. I felt right at home in this cafe! I also got some great candy marzipan Christmas gifts. Just a lovely spot. There was street parking.

I've been to the original Wedel Touch of Europe location in the Byward Market, so I was happy to…read moresee a second location pop up in Westboro, closer to my home. They sell dry goods, they have a deli, a bakery section, and they sell prepared foods too. They also sell alcohol. My husband got us some takeout from there recently and it was pretty tasty. He got us 2 cabbage rolls ($3.50 each), 2 Pork Roulades ($2.50 each) and a huge rum ball ($4.99). He also got himself a beer ($5.99). The cabbage rolls were stuffed with ground pork and rice, and covered in tomato sauce. The cabbage was so soft and tender, like practically fall-apart. The rolls were flavourful and didn't taste too fatty. I enjoyed them. I feel the packaging could have been better. They were packaged in a plastic clamshell container and were put in a plastic bag. The container leaked, but thankfully the bag contained the mess. I'm not a huge fan of hot foods in a plastic clamshell container. The Pork Roulades were packaged in the same way. My feedback is the same, as it also leaked. The Pork Roulades were thinly sliced pork wrapped around a filling of diced vegetables. It too was very flavourful. The pork was melt in your mouth and fairly lean for pork, which I appreciated. The rum ball was gigantic. It was so dense and chocolatey. If you like rum balls in general, I think you will like the ones here. Wedel Touch of Europe Westboro is where Pietro's Corner used to be. Street parking only. They are a nice addition to the neighbourhood.

a small grocery but include a huge variety of products…read moreeverybody is very kind even that cannot speal in english or french

I was getting the full tour of Chinatown on a hot day earlier this month. It was so hot that we…read morepopped into Kowloon Market for some relief from the heat! Kowloon Market is the largest supermarket in Chinatown. It serves to be a one-stop shop for your groceries, barbequed meats, bakery, and more. The bakery looked good. Sadly, someone decided to eat the top of one of the pineapple buns. The dome covering these buns was also wide open, so you need to be aware of the cleanliness, or lack thereof. I did my good deed of the day by closing it. No, I didn't eat the imperfect pineapple bun! It has a good selection of snacks and tea. I learned that you can get do-it-yourself candies. It was eye-opening for me, as I seem to be missing out on these trends. I chatted with a 69-year-old woman in a wheelchair while we were browsing. This supermarket seems to be a social area for some, which is nice. I appreciated dropping by this supermarket to cool off while sipping my bubble tea. If you live in the area and don't have a car to get groceries, this supermarket takes care of your food needs and more. (264)

Best place to get rare, imported snacks if you want to travel the world with your sweet tooth…read morelocally. The workers are amazing and friendly as well. Andddddd they got PRIME!

Looking for exotic snacks? Things you don't see at regular grocery stores, drug stores or…read moreconvenience stores? Exotic Bottega has you covered. They had lots of imported items from places like the UK, Poland, and Japan. They also have some American items that are harder to find in Canada. It's fun to poke around. Prices are a bit on the higher end, but that's the premium for rarer items. The place is bright and clean. Staff are laid back and friendly. Like every other store in the Byward Market, there's no parking, so you have to park on the street or in one of the lots/parkades.

This review has been posted after about 5 visits to Divisoria (2 of them were in one day - one for…read morefood and later in the evening for Halo Halo) So, I have to say..... they may have taken the Yelp review to heart because they have significantly stepped up their game. On the days that I went it was all around noon and they have been able to pile the hot bar up with food. The prices aren't as steep as I expected BUT the purple desert soup thing is a little on the expensive side. A meal with a Turon (plantain fried in a crispy wrapper and drizzled with molasses) would run you about $12 and you will be FULL. They have all the usual Filipino fare but I was quite surprised to see that they never had any adobo pork or chicken on the days that I went. They have the rice and pancit everyday and occasionally put out the palabok. Now for the HaloHalo .....yes yes and YES. It missing the leche flan but is really REALLY good and certainly hits the spot. If you're craving some Filipino and are in the carling area ....give this place a try. Parking is a little scarce but is available at the back.

5 stars for: -…read morewanting to support a family-run small business - the owners are very friendly; they know the importance of being close to the community and how to serve the masses; they often share their space with community-based not-for-profit organizations like Migrante - Ottawa who run workshops on rights and welfare for FREE - don't feel like cooking? YOU can pick up cooked food here (from appetizer to entree to dessert) - need to send money to family outside of Canada? You can remit money here. - newcomer to Ottawa? Stop here to get help with your questions on navigating the city and the Filipino Community in Ottawa - OR just come by to hang out, they are open for that too! - shelves - clean & well stacked; don't forget to check out their freezers - they may just have what you are looking for - the desserts (kakanin) - many are made in store so they get to you fresh!

Very neat little hidden gem here. I stopped by on the recommendation of a friend and was surprised…read moreat how much variety there is here. They have tons of stuff if you are looking to try something a little different, some teas, treats, condiments and some deli meats. The staff are friendly and you will most likely require some assistance reading the labels as most of them are not in English. They have a lovely deli section where you can get traditional Bosnian meats, everything we tried was delicious!! We also purchased some little spanakopitas and baked them at home, these surely did not disappoint. Although I have not visited during the weekdays, they have a little take out sport st the back where you can pick up some freshly baked goods and food to go. All in all, I will definitely be back! If I could make a recommendation, just ask the staff about their products, tell them that a fellow yelper sent you their way and i am sure that they would be happy to help you with anything you need. The owners and their family are so nice and eager to chat and teach about their cultural foods. Enjoy your trip to Bosnia without the need for a passport!

Been buying sandwiches here for 20+ years, this place is an institution…read more Get: Number 17 with everything and eggplant, Dijon mustard. Please.

i was super horible , there was a rat in my food , a broken finger and a tooth that place gave me…read moreand my child food poisining and now my kid is in the hospital!

TL;DR: This review is exclusively for their sandwiches. Cute little Italian grocery store with…read morefresh pasta, deli meats and cheeses. They have bread and sandwiches. Got the roast beef sandwich. It was good, but a little skimpy with the fillings in my opinion. I love sandwiches so when I discovered that Home of Fresh Pasta also sold sandwiches, I wanted to give them a try. My husband and I shared a roast beef sandwich ($10.25). You get to choose your toppings and we got lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, spicy eggplant and mustard (the other 2 available toppings we didn't get were hot peppers and mayo). The bread was fresh and warm. In fact, it just came out of the oven. The bread was long, but very skinny, so the sandwich was actually on the small side by my standards. They were not all that generous with the toppings either, in my opinion. So while the ingredients tasted good, it did not feel like a substantial sandwich to me. The person making my sandwich was also not wearing gloves and was the same person handling the cash register. The store sells lots of Italian products, frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable. And of course they sell fresh pasta. They had large round focaccia too for $6 each. Staff were courteous. The store is small, but bright and neatly organized. Street parking only. (141)

This is the best pasta in the city! And there are many other delicious products as well. I am…read morealways finding something new to try and am invariably pleased with the result. I can pick up an entire meal from starters to main course to yummy desert in one stop. The service is impeccable.... I can be in and out in no time. It is a bright charming Italian grocery boutique with pretty much anything you could want....cetainly anything I want!

Absolutely the best So lucky it is so close to me…read more Best meat, produce and everything you can hope to find especially for a person of one at home Made on demand pizzas and stir fry are delicious Great staff welcoming environment to shop in Only thing missing is "taco Tuesday " like at the Train yards

This is my local Farm Boy. It's relatively new and was the first "urban concept" store in Ottawa…read more Which means it's smaller than regular stores and basically geared towards yuppies, lol. Farm Boy is a grocery store. They have a good prepared foods section, bakery, and produce department. They have a house brand called "Farm Boy" which has a good selection of products. Unlike the house brand of other stores, Farm Boy brand items are not really cheaper than national brands and in many cases, are even more expensive, but their quality is quite good. This particular location would be a bit of a pain in the butt if you have to drive there because the parking lot for customers (free) is tiny and always full. There is a paid parking lot there too, but I don't know of many people who would be agreeable to pay for parking to do their grocery shopping. It's within walking distance from my house, so I don't have to worry about such, but I can see it as a problem for non-locals. I appreciate the opening of a Farm Boy in my neighbourhood because I like choices and variety, but admittedly I don't like this location as much as their larger locations that are more spacious with more selection of products.

"Basics" seems like a misnomer for this market, what they sell here is so much more than the…read morebasics. The market was much larger than I had expected from the outside looking in. The produce was good quality and well stocked, as were most of the other areas. I haven't been to any other grocery stores in the area to see how their prices compare, but in general, prices seemed reasonable. This could easily be a one-stop grocery shop for folks living in the area, and if you are staying at one of the nearby hotels, as was the case for me, it's a great place to pick up a few supplies.

It's a great addition to the neighbourhood. It's not huge but the layout and density of products…read moremakes it a good option for grocery shopping. There is a good selection of produce and products, many on sale. The cashier was very courteous.