Located in the Byward Market this charming little dessert shop specializes in croffles (croissant + waffle hybrid). This was my first time having a croffle, but as a croissant lover, I definitely enjoyed this more than a regular waffle since it had that flaky texture of a croissant. The croffles were a treat to have, and made fresh after you place your order so it's still warm when it gets served. There are a number of flavors/toppings to choose from, and a few simple drink options (water, tea, coffee, pop) . We ordered the Strawberry and Buenos flavours. The person behind the counter was friendly, and the interior was quite cute with its black tables and chairs, and pink walls. read more

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The Hubby brought me home a Nutella croffle and it was DELICIOUS. I've never had anything like this before. The bottom was crispy and caramelized with tons of Nutella drizzled on top. When he showed me what he got me, I put my nose up to it and said "just a waffle" This is not just a waffle , it's croissant pastry baked in a waffle iron, which takes it to a whole other level in the dessert game. By the time I devoured it, it was cold, but I think I prefer it this way. Def going to make a stop in when I'm in the area. read more

First Bite Treats - Nutella croffle , omg this was good - Desserts Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

First Bites Treats was the first place in Ottawa to sell croffles! There are other places now, but they started the trend. What's a croffle, you ask? It's a waffle made of croissant dough. Soooo delicious. They opened in August 2021 in a former jewelry shop on Sussex. The shop is pretty minimalist but does have a cute pink floral Instagrammable wall that says "Love at first bite." Croffles are $7.50 each, or 3 for $20. They also list 6 for $40, but you don't save more by buying 6 as opposed to 3. You pick a topping (fruit or cookie) and a drizzle. They also have off-menu/secret menu items. I read elsewhere on social media they have something called "The Joseph" which is not the name of either of the owners, so not sure where that's from or what that is, lol. I got a croffle with Nutella, whipped cream, strawberries, Ferraro Rocher, Bueno with both white and milk chocolate drizzle. Very decadent. Very delicious. I love independently owned businesses. Hoping these guys do well! The shop is on poshy Sussex in the Byward Market, so paid parking only. Although street parking is free after 5:30pm and on Sundays, if you can find a spot. read more

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Absolutely loved our experience here and fully worth all the 5 stars. The owner is extremely friendly guy and told us his story on how he started this place while making the delicious croffles. The decor of this place is also very vibrant as you can see from the pictures. He had a steady flow of customers come in and make great conversations with them. A lot of them seemed like repeat customers which is always a good sign! We tried the biscoff croffle and strawberry croffle. Both were delicious but we liked strawberry more. The strawberries were fresh and delicious. I think he mentioned that he switches up the menu. So I can't wait to see what'll be next when we visit Ottawa next. But definitely do visit this place in the heart of vibrant Byward market. Only suggestion is to use to paper plates instead of styrofoam. read more

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Very cute new little dessert place on Sussex! New concept of combining croissant and waffle.. love the combo cause it's waffle but doesn't get soggy since it's a layered croissants dough! the owners were super nice and generous! They got this nice pink wall so Instagram worthy! They are working on a small seating stool area and some coffee to go with the sweet dessert! The only downside is the parking.. but it's worth the stroll read more

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4 s out of 5 for: - this small dessert shop just opened in the trendy section of Sussex Drive; it's a small spot but it's cozy and pretty in pink inside - owned by two young entrepreneurs = support small business - staff is friendly - it can get crowded on there easily - dessert is pricey so share your croffle - take a selfie by their "Love at First Bite" pink flower wall read more

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First Bite is the first in the city to serve this decadent treat. I had the opportunity to try a limited-time only and exclusive flavour of this concoction that starts with the soft and buttery Croffle itself topped with Nutella, whipped cream, Kinder buenos, Ferrero Rocher, strawberry halves and a drizzle of Belgium white chocolate and Nutella - just layers of PURE DECADENCE!! Their menu features a variety of combination of toppings like the Lotus Biscoff, blueberry, Golden Oren and many more! Once inside, you're welcomed by bright pink walls with a wall of pink roses on one side, perfect for those IG worthy shots read more

First Bite Treats - waffle with whipped cream, strawberries, and chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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I received a Yelp Elite perk and immediately knew this is a place to take my kids to celebrate the end of the week (and Flu shots). However, I also bought some extra ones so I can review this as both an Elite guest and a customer. The shop is perfectly placed not far from the Ottawa sign and close enough to all the market bars. It's not a huge place, so I feel it's more of a walking food or takeout, however, there is a small sitting area (bench). Now let's talk about the start of the evening the Croffle. In one word "AMAZING" in two F**king Amazing. The first thing you will encounter as you walk in is the super nice and friendly staff so you are already in a great mood. Now there are so many tasty options to mix and create, I went with the staff recommendation for the kids (ate every bite, Croffle for dinner it is) and something a bit less sweet for me which was again delicious. If I had a cup of coffee in my hand (they don't sell hot drinks) it would have been heaven. BTW my kid told me on the way back "no more beaver tails for me I want only Croffle. The only advice I can give you is eat it warm. read more

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Wow ! Very impressed by this place , since the moment you walk-in you can smell how tasty the croffle is going to be . I love that the place is very bright, so its awesome for your instagram pics . Now about the croffles, is the first time I heard about this concept and I completely loved it . The mix of chocolate with the sweetness of fresh fruit its amazing . The croffle is also very crunchy, not too hard not too soft just the perfect mix. They are also made fresh on the spot, so you get them warm and ready to eat . I definitely recommend visiting this place, I loved everything about it , very insta-worth it too . Can't wait to be back ! read more

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We were strolling along this street and happened to see this cute little place called "firstbite" Loved the food, ambience and the service read more

First Bite Treats - Strawberry Bliss and Nutella cordless .... - Desserts Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Was strolling by on the way to the National Gallery and saw a sign for croffles. Croffles? What's that Pokémon? Made a mental note to stop by later in the day. So croffles = croissants + waffles, and that's all they do at First Bite. They take a croissant dough, rolled up and ready to bake into a croissant, and... chuck it into a waffle griddle... fresh made to order. They got a couple flavour options like Oreo-style but I was told strawberries was their popular choice, so yeah okay. Strawberries drizzled with chocolate sauces on top of a waffled croissant, and done. Admittedly it works out amazingly well, a waffle made from a croissant dough was more soft and decadent than even the softest Belgian waffles I ever had. Leave the Beavertails to the tourists! I had a very good chat with the guy manning the shop as I await my croffle. The pink-everywhere with the floral selfie wall emblazoned with "Love at First Bite" neon sign all obviously scream "Put it on the 'Gram". There are some limited seating inside the small shop so you can surround yourself in powder pink and not Byward Market tourists for a moment more. read more

Walking down Sussex Dr it's almost easy to overlook First Bite as another Art gallery. But the white exterior of this eatery does stand out and makes you reconsider. After a good walk from the Parliament Hill to the National Gallery of Canada we, a bunch of 4, decided to regain the burnt calories here. At first glance, the interior doesn't seem to have a lot of seating space but they have managed to squeeze in about 4 tables very subtlety in a way that doesn't look too cramped. But it's the decor on the walls that, in my opinion, gives the chic-ness to the interior. I think the signature item on the menu is the Croffle. The sheer idea of a cross between Croissant and Waffle made us order three of those with different toppings obviously. We tried the Strawberry Milk Chocolate, Strawberry White Chocolate and the Biscoff Cookie toppings. Each of them was exquisite! I keep going to Ottawa and this place will definitely be revisited. read more

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I really liked this place! First thing I didn't realize is these are a cross between a croissant and waffle. We got the Oreo topped with white chocolate and it was great! Pricey but lots of flavor and absolutely covered in toppings. I would definitely come here again if I'm ever in Ottawa! read more

So delicious! it reminds me of a belgian waffle and I love that you can customize your toppings! I tried the yelp limited edition croffie :) read more

First Bite Treats - Yelp Croffie - Desserts Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Very tasty, and cute shop. Worker (perhaps owner, I'm not sure) was friendly and welcoming. read more

First Bite Treats - Oreo croffle, strawberry croffle, kitkat croffle. - Desserts Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

If you have not tried First Bite, I highly recommend you do so! This was our second visit to Ottawa and we were committed to a second visit to First Bite (which we discovered on recommendation of a local during our last trip). The menu is more abbreviated now (than when it first opened) but they've kept the fan favorites and made the line quicker. The young, hip staff add to the fun. And for the instagram set there is a great place to take a Love at First Bite photo. Highly worth the trip! read more

Loved the Croffles so much. Great balance of sweet and buttery croissant dough. I also love the versatility and choices of toppings. The staff were super kind, welcoming and willing to explain anything about their new dessert! Absolutely will be returning. read more