Came to visit Ottawa on a stopover before QB. came across this little gem that was quite busy during the lunch hour. I'm a huge fan of arepas and was looking forward to all the hype regarding this place. It did not disappoint! Generous portion, super flavorful, seasoned tender meat, unique sauce, and busting with flavor. Usually don't give out 5/5, but this little gem deserves it. Affordable, quick grab and go option. Excellent place for lunch. Would come back. Ps. Service is quick, efficient and kind!! Keep it up! read more

Gooney's Sandwichworks - Sandwiches Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Arepas are hard to come by in Ottawa. There are very few permanent eateries that sell them. Lately there have been a few pop ups and kiosks/stalls at Farmers' Markets that sell arepas, but they are still relatively rare here. Gooney's sells arepas!! I got the Pabellon arepa ($8.99) which had shredded beef, black beans, plantains and feta cheese, with a creamy cilantro sauce. It was super tasty, but a bit small for the price. The arepa was steaming hot and a bit crunchy on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside. The amount of meat was ok, but was mostly around the opening, as I got to the bottom/end I was just eating arepa and feta cheese. I think I got 2 pieces of plantains, but they were fairly thin. I think I would need 2 to feel full/satisfied, lol. Maybe I'm just a little girl with a big appetite ;) This place is popular, so be prepared to line up and wait. The line moved fairly quickly though. Service was efficient. They also sell sandwiches and rice/salad bowls, oh and alfajores too! Gooney's is a cute little place and one of the few places in town where you can get arepas! Street parking only. read more

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Have you ever tried an arepa before? Gooney's makes delicious ones that are absolutely stuffed with yummy fillings! ¡Que riiiico! The Pabellón ($10.50): an arepa filled with shredded beef, feta, black beans, plantain and Gooney's famous cilantro sauce! The Cadillac ($8.50): two eggs, bacon, avocado, feta and some of that delicious homemade cilantro sauce! Marrón: a mix of tea and coffee that was tasty to try alongside our arepas! The staff were friendly and made our orders quickly. We sat down to eat since they have tables and chairs in their cozy venue. We went on a Saturday and a lunch rush came in after we already sat down. We probably otherwise wouldn't have found a spot to sit and to have our stroller with our little one next to us. There are stairs going down to get inside, so keep that in mind for strollers and wheelchairs. There is only street parking available. We loooved the arepas and would definitely come back for more! Gooney's cilantro sauce is AMAZING! read more

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Super quick service, with the most delicious sandwich I've had in awhile. You can smell this place from the outside in the best way possible. Really fresh bread and toppings, we got the cuban and the club and they were so good. Will definitely be going back for the arepas! read more

A small sandwich shop in the heart of downtown Ottawa! This place serves up Latin bowls, arepas and sandwiches as well as breakfast! I ordered the spicy shredded chicken and you can choose whatever toppings you want from pickles, onions, a variety of sauces and more! I also got the pulled beef arepa with cheddar cheese! The sandwich was good! The arepa was a solid 3/5, I wish the meat had more flavour and the arepa was cold. I would give them another try! Keep Eating, Angel read more

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These are some sizable arepas! Nice crunchy outside with that underlying flavour of corn and a fluffy inside. I could easily have just eaten one as a meal. I was served by a nice middle-aged man who told me I could order the lunch arepa even in the morning. He recommended the llanera, which ended up being my favourite of the two. The Gooney's morning arepa had crispy bacon, creamy feta and a bit of avocado. It's the lighter option of the two that I got, served nice and warm. The Llanera was shredded beef in a delicious, every so slightly spicy sauce with a bigger dollop of avocado and a slice of tomato. As you can tell by the pictures the llanera was a lot heftier, and packed with flavour. I'm not an expert, but I will say that I enjoyed the hospitality and the food tasted great! read more

Gooney's Sandwichworks - Gooney's Morning Arepa - Feta/Bacon/Avocado - Sandwiches Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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A very unique restaurant experience. Arepas are a Venezuelan traditional dish. One alone is enough to start your day, and served in minutes. I had the Perico, with just bacon, egg and cheddar cheese. Might be a new trend for breakfast. The price is cheap, compared to most breakfast meals. The place is clean and modern... but is hot inside. No A/C? Makes it feel like you are in Venezuela I guess... very authentic taste to the food. read more

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I love this place and have been going here regularly (once a week or so) for over a year since starting a new job in the area. I was introduced to Gooney's arepas in August of 2021 at an event in Strathcona park. They were delicious - huge and delicious. For the uninitiated, an arepa is a corn patty that is split in half and sometimes stuffed with meat, cheese, beans or vegetables or all of the above. It is a streetfood typically found in Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador. My husband and I usually split the pabellon with beef, beans, feta and plantain. It's bigger than my two hands and a warm and scrumptious lunch. I pay about 11.53$ with tax. Gooney's also serves sandwiches. My favourite is the Cuban with hot peppers and their signature coriander sauce. They grill them all and serve them with cheese or whatever condiments you like. Go early because the lineup between 12-1 is out the door! Last week, my co-worker and I went at 11:30 and had the place to ourselves to dine in. Finally, they sell alfajores, which are little cookies from Argentina with dulce de leche in the middle. So good - 7.99$ for 4. Bonus if you speak Spanish with the staff ;) read more

I love this place and have been going here regularly (once a week or so) for over a year since starting a new job in the area. I was introduced to Gooney's arepas in August of 2021 at an event in Strathcona park. They were delicious - huge and delicious. For the uninitiated, an arepa is a corn patty that is split in half and sometimes stuffed with meat, cheese, beans or vegetables or all of the above. It is a streetfood typically found in Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador. My husband and I usually split the pabellon with beef, beans, feta and plantain. It's bigger than my two hands and a warm and scrumptious lunch. I pay about 11.53$ with tax. Gooney's also serves sandwiches. My favourite is the Cuban with hot peppers and their signature coriander sauce. They grill them all and serve them with cheese or whatever condiments you like. Go early because the lineup between 12-1 is out the door! Last week, my co-worker and I went at 11:30 and had the place to ourselves to dine in. Finally, they sell alfajores, which are little cookies from Argentina with dulce de leche in the middle. So good - 7.99$ for 4. Bonus if you speak Spanish with the staff ;) read more

This is a decent alternate to the same old same old sandwich for breakfast/lunch that line this area. I ordered the Arepas (beef and cheese) and a side of cappuccino. I enjoyed my Arepas and cappuccino and due to the pandemic the interaction with the staff was minimal. Give this place a try if you are tired of trying the regular grab and go. read more

Gooney's Sandwichworks - Beef Arepa and cappuccino - Sandwiches Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I stopped by this place for an arepa when in Ottawa. The arepa itself was well done, good texture and flavor. I ordered the Reina, a staple of Venezuelan food. Yet in this place this filing is a chicken salad with avocado on top, but a Reina should have the avocado incorporated into the chicken salad, unimpressed. The guy at the cashier seemed to be upset to be there, so also not impressed with the service. Too bad, I had high expectations. read more

Great authentic Venezuelan arepas here. Not overly spiced to please the unrefined Canadian palate. The food here is 5-stars, unfortunately, the SERVICE IS SERIOUSLY LACKING (3-stars at best). I've been going here for lunch about once a month for past couple of years and it happens way too often that I order one type of arepa and they give me another type. Or I order with "no sauce" and I get it with sauce. Of course, if you are taking out, it is all wrapped so you can't see it. My suggestion - confirm by unwrapping the arepa before you leave that you are getting what you asked for. In addition to that, overall service is not very customer-oriented at all. Staff often seem disinterested, slow, no smile, no thank you, etc.... Hopefully they will improve their customer service as I hope this place stays around. The food truly is EXCELLENT!! read more

There aren't many places in Ottawa to get arepas, let along delicious ones. Love this place, the food is excellent and staff are great. Lots of delicious breakfast arepas until 11am, then delicious lunch ones. Sandwiches available to but the arepas are the thing to get. read more

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So today I tried to order from Skip The Dishes and their website was uber glichey and I was getting nowhere even with support. So, I took the bull by the horns and just called Gooney's. They were more than happy to take my order over the phone but I would need to pick it up. I said told them that the reason I was using skip the dishes is because I needed it delivered. He had a conversation with someone and then told me no problem they would deliver. Annnnnd they came in $20 less than Skip The Dishes. He saved my catering butt at work and everyone loved loved loved their very first , not their last, Arepa! Gracias Gooneys Gracias. I am so happy to share your wonderful food with everyone. Justy read more

I came for the arepas! This Latin American cornmeal bun sandwich has been on my radar ever since I first came across the sandwich board advertising them, and we finally stopped in for some today. First, the posted price in the window is for breakfast only (in case you're only as observant as I am). I'm not sure if the price is posted anywhere but for for arepas and two drinks at lunch we rung in at $30. That seems pricy for take-out lunch - I had sticker shock. Here's the explanation, though: I asked the guy behind the counter if one per person was enough and he said probably not. Unless you are very hungry, one should be enough. Especially if you get a side! On the advice of a Venezuelan friend I ordered the chicken and avocado (reina pepiada) and in the advice of the guy behind the counter, pork (pernil). Let me repeat: way. too. much. food! One per person would have been enough and also reasonably priced. The arepas were good, but could have used a little spice for my taste. (Of course, I say that about almost everything.) There's tons of stuff behind the counter for sandwiches and salads, though, so in the future I'll ask them to add a little something, but this time they didn't give me any options. The salads and sandwiches I saw all looked great, and coming here instead of a standard sandwich place seems like a solid choice. They carry alfajores, which I adore, but no price posted so I passed. read more

I usually eat at the 251 Laurier Avenue West location, but this review applies to both stores. This place is the cure for cookie-cutter, chain sandwhich shops, like those that rhyme with Hubways. They have a varied menu, especially their salads, reasonable prices, quick and courteous service, and the food is delicious too. read more

The absolute best sandwiches and arepas I have ever tried! Even better service and great location! Highly Recommend

Outstanding sandwiches! The Pollo Piquante was great - chicken was tender and nicely spiced, good level of heat, bread was fresh and not heavy, Coriander sauce complimented it perfectly. read more

Gooney's has the BEST arepas in Ottawa for sure. Customer service is efficient and friendly, and the Gooney's breakfast arepa (queso fresco, bacon, and avocado) is quite possibly the best breakfast sandwich in the city. The cilantro sauce might as well be called crack sauce because it's so addictive, and prices are reasonable. A great breakfast and lunch option in the downtown core. read more

Discovered this place through Uber eats and I can confidently call it the best sandwich place in Ottawa and honestly some of the best food in Ottawa. The Cadillac arepa? Absolutely bomb. I would take a bath in their coriander sauce if I could. Do yourself a favour and eat at this place now read more

Placed an order on skip the dishes, but a part of my order was not available. I was able to get that sorted out/replaced via the skip the dishes rep that called me, but I also got a call from Gooney's (pretty much repeating the same conversation I JUST had with the skip the dishes rep), and I ended up getting hung up on, while I was in the middle of explaining the situation. I get that it can be busy/hectic, but never EVER in life should it be acceptable for a customer to be disrespected in that manner. read more

In the realm of sandwiches at lunch, Gooney's has a premium offering. It's not cheap at 7.50 for the sandwich alone, but they are fairly filling and you get tasty toppings. But the quality is amazingly variable, as I have learned over a dozen visits to both locations. Some workers stuff sandwiches with toppings, some skimp. Some workers are cheerful, others are desultory and indifferent. Sometimes the toaster melts the cheese and browns the bread, sometimes everything remains a cold lump. A very nasty case of food poisoning was also directly attributable to a Gooney's 251 Laurier veg sandwich recently. My lunch options shrank by one that day. read more

Tasty, delicious South American menu, the Arepas are something else at 'The Goonies' restaurant. read more

Gooney's Sandwichworks - Arepas - Sandwiches Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Pretty good sandwiches and a great selection of ingredients from which you can 'make' your own salad. It's quite wasteful how they make their salads though since they stuff all the ingredients into a bag to shake up before they dump it out into a plastic salad bowl for you. Prices are a bit high, which knocks their overall rating from 4 stars to 3, for me. read more

Ive only had their arepas (Venezuelan corn meal sandwiches), and can say they are quite good! The choice for arepas in Ottawa is severely limited, but they do a bang up job of making some really good ones with neat fusion stuffing's. The mix of traditional stuffing's with Canadian ingredients makes this a really cool culinary experience. read more

Salads are good in theory.... but regardless of what topings you order they are sure to miss a few and then charge you for all of them. Very annoying. read more

Have only ordered salads from here, and have been disappointed each time. Overpriced (over $10)....charge extra for everything, and there are barely any toppings. Tastewise, pretty blah. Would not recommend it. read more

The breakfast arepas are amazing, and at $3.99, you really can't go wrong. My fave is the "Gooneys" (bacon, feta, avocado and, of course, cilantro sauce). I haven't tried the lunch food, but if their sandwiches and salads are as good as the arepas then I'm sure it's a great option. read more