The ladies working at Ritual on Main are always very pleasant and friendly…read more I really enjoyed my matcha, but when I've had coffees in the pasta there hasn't always been latte art and the coffee/espresso is just ok. For tea, they don't have loose leaf which definitely diminishes the quality which they provide. I like that it's in a neighborhood and locally owned, but the shop itself is just OK.

A great place for very good coffee and a variety of tasty baked goods…read more They also have wonderful sandwiches Baristas are knowledgeable and helpful Seating is updated with new tables but they retained old and antique chairs and chairs sofa. Nice and comfy Very clean Many nice plants There is also outdoor seating with sunny and shaded areas We arrange to visit most trips to Ottawa

Came here while waiting for a table at Wilf & Ada's they actually suggested we grab a coffee nearby…read moreduring the ~15 min wait. Timing worked out perfectly because by the time we ordered and got the coffee, we got the call to head back. There are a couple small tables outside which is nice on a good day. I didn't really check out the inside, but it looked like a cute spot. My boyfriend enjoyed his coffee, no complaints. I tried to order a hot chocolate but they didn't have the syrup, so I didn't end up getting anything. Still seems like a nice little café for a quick stop, especially if you're waiting nearby.

Expensive and poor seating in the non-summer months but you can't deny that the drinks are…read moreabsolutely fantastic. They always knock it out of the park. Lively and fun with friendly staff and new specialty drinks every season. Clearly very involved in community organizing and a great place to stop by, even if it's packed every weekend lol

Coffee is great but the breakfast/hot food is mid. The oatmeal raisin cookie is very good though!…read moreCute spot to catch up with a friend or do some work.

I was so excited when I heard that there was a place in my area that had K-dogs (Korean Corn Dogs)…read more Unfortunately, my experience was less than stellar. The wait was over 30 minutes for a K-dog and 20 minutes into the wait they told us they ran out of hotdogs so we had to get an all cheese corn dog or veggie corn dog. Ugh! So the place is ultra hipster, lol. It has an industrial vibe to it. Prices are on the high side. It was $11.99 for a K-dog. My husband also got a Decaf Americano ($3.50). So we ordered a Half n Half "The Works" K-dog, which is a half mozzarella cheese, half hotdog corn dog topped with Okonomi sauce, Kewpie mayo and bonito flakes. I asked them to go light on the Kewpie and they obliged. Service was friendly. Our visit was during the Covid-19 Pandemic and the staff were regularly disinfecting high traffic areas like the door handles, which I appreciated. They also limit the number of people inside, so since our order was to go, they asked us to wait outside, and they would bring the order out. Fine by us. It was technically Spring, but still chilly out. They brought out my husband's Decaf Americano quickly, which he appreciated as it kept him warm. He offered me some, but he drinks his coffee black (which for inscrutable reasons I find an attractive quality in a man, but it's not how I like my own coffee, lol). However, we waited 20 minutes before the staff member who took our order came out and advised us that they ran out of hotdogs and we could either have all cheese or half cheese and half veggie dog. We opted for all cheese. It took another 10 minutes for us to get our food. The cheese was very plentiful and had extraordinary pull, lol, but it was almost too much cheese (can't believe I'm actually typing those words in that order, haha). I would have definitely enjoyed it more if it was a half hotdog and half cheese corn dog. The toppings were good. The Okonomi sauce was slightly sweet and the Kewpie mayo was creamy and I loved the marine taste of the bonito flakes. Those who dislike fish might want to stay away though. The bonito flakes had a definite fish smell and taste to them. The breading was crispy and I'm glad I got to try the K-dog, but I personally found it overpriced for what it was. The inside is cool looking and it would actually be a great place for a date once this Pandemic is over. Note, the address is on Parkdale but the physical location is at the corner of Spencer and Hamilton. We had a hard time finding it until my husband spotted the sign with an arrow pointing towards the cafe as we crossed Parkdale and Spencer for the second time looking for it. Street parking only.

We ordered 2 coffees and they were ready quickly. Staff were nice enough! We also ordered 3 slices…read moreof cake - dolce de lèche was okay, chocolate cake was mid, and the carrot cheese cake was delicious!

The service was not worth much. We were treated like nothing. Maybe our server was having a bad…read moreday. I approached the counter and was looking at the pastries. We got a smoothie that was okay. And we got a croissant that was just meh. The people-watching is good, and the variety available for food is good. But I am not sure I would stop here again because of the service and it was just so crowded. Our table or the floor was not too clean either.

This is clearly a high quality coffee shop! When I walked in there was a long line, but the latte…read morewas worth the wait. At first I was surprised at how there were no flavour shops, but the high quality coffee/espresso they use made up for it; none was needed! Bonus points for the beautiful latte art

TL;DR/The Short Version: Independent coffee shop in…read moreWestboro. Minimalist interior. Good selection of baked goods and they also sell coffee, lol ;) The Long Version: The Bower Coffee Company opened up about a year ago in the summer of 2024. Usually I like trying out new businesses that open up in my neighbourhood, but admittedly I'm not a coffee connoisseur. I doubt I'd be able to tell the difference between a $50 cup of Kopi Luwak and a cup of Folgers instant coffee, lol. So coffee shops don't really excite me. However, I recently learned that Bower Coffee Company sells baked goods from a business called Adam Bakes. I've been wanting to try treats from Adam Bakes for a while now, but they are only open on Saturdays 8am-12pm and not in my neighbourhood, so their limited hours have prevented me from trying them. I didn't realize that they also sold their baked goods to other businesses for resale, so when I discovered this, I planned a little coffee date for my husband and I at The Bower Coffee Company :) I chose a Cinnamon Swirl Blondie from Adam Bakes ($4.85) and my husband chose a Peanut, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip cookie from Art-Is-In Bakery ($5.25) and we got a regular 12 oz coffee ($3.25). The coffee tasted like any other coffee to me (unsurprising, lol). My husband is more of a coffee connoisseur than I am and his comment was it was a bit too watery, but otherwise ok. I loved the Blondie. It was rich and I think there's cheesecake swirled into it because it had creamy bits to it. It had a potent cinnamon flavour. I really enjoyed it and so did the hubster. I ended up hauling my butt out to Adam Bakes the following Saturday morning to try their other offerings, which weren't available at Bower Coffee. Adam Bakes will get its own review. I noticed that the prices are cheaper buying directly from Adam Bakes than at Bower Coffee, but I guess that's not surprising. The cookie was unremarkable in my opinion, but the hubby enjoyed it. It had whole peanuts in it as well as peanut butter and chocolate chips. It was soft and chewy, and the whole peanuts gave it the occasional crunch. Service at Bower Coffee was great. The barista asked me for the Blondie if I wanted a centre piece or an edge piece. I know some people like the crispiness of edge pieces, but I prefer the softness of centre pieces, so I was happy to be asked. The decor is clean lines minimalist. It's not a huge space, but has a decent amount of tables. It was bustling on a Sunday morning. Overall, a nice place for a coffee date, albeit a bit pricey in my opinion, but I get it, everything is expensive these days :/ We walked there, but it's street parking only for those coming by car. Review #133 (2025)

This cute little place does not look like much, and it is in a neighborhood a bit off the beaten…read morepath. It's on a cute street that is well worth the walk, and parking was tight... literally. I had to wait for cars to pass to get out of my car. There is just not much room on this street. The cafe is cute, I got a latte and some treats. The Whoppie pie cookie was so good as was my coffee. They said that when the weather is better there is seating outside. There was not seating inside. They did have some savories as well, which I would love to go back and try.

Love this tiny cafe…read more The owner and staff are all wonderful. Coffee is great. The primary coffee accompaniment are pastries but there is a yummy breakfast sandwich and other such items there too, if you can rip your eyes away from the goodies to look! It's charming. With the pandemic they have improved their outside, so several great spots to perch and eat and talk. There can be a bit of a lineup so consider trying to find their quieter times if they work for you. Right by the Rideau River so very accessible for bikes and people out for walks.

WOW! This place is absolutely fantastic! The lattes were perfectly made. Bravo! The avocado toast!…read moreWords fail me! I cant even describe how delicious it was. Perfection. The service was friendly, the ambience was lovely - I wish I didn't live 4 hours away!

I had came here for flight night for my birthday. I made reservations in advance and it was for a…read moregroup of 10. The table was not ready when we arrived. We had to wait about 10 minutes. We also did not have a server, so it was one of the bartenders coming back and forth. They truly were not available to support my group. I had to follow up for water. I was extremely disappointed. The taco flights and cicchetti flights were good. It took a while. They were nice enough to help me cut my cake. The lady on staff that did help was very nice, but they were in no way able to support my table as I expected. I would recommend coming in a smaller group.

LOVELY LOVELY! The staff is kind and answered all my questions. The food was lovely and they have…read morevegan sandwich options which is fun. They do a lot of grilled cheeses and baked goods. They also carry provisions so you can take home some exotic goodies for later. They also have some alcoholic beverages that are local (cider!). I had coffee and pastries both times I visited and they were amazing each time. I loved sitting on their front patio but the back patio also looks lovely. I will be back. Parking was the only challenge, but I was less than a block away. I will be back!

A super cute spot for a coffee and pastry. The lattes and pastry we got were pretty good. Service…read morewas fast. The breakfast sandwich was just okay - maybe cause I didn't add any protein.