Really fresh crepes prepared and eaten on the spot. The vegetable crepe was particularly delicious…read morewith a wide variety of hearty vegetables mixed in with mozzarella cheese and a thin yet bouncy crepe. The grilled chicken crepe was fresh as well, though the chicken used was more of a sandwich slice chicken and not whole meat. (It was grilled though.) The tropical crepe was really nice, containing a mix of pineapples, mangos, and cantaloupe.

My husband and I stopped into Creperie Rim for some ice cream. I got an Ashta gelato ($3.95) and my…read morehusband got a swirl soft serve in a waffle cone (I think it was $4.50). Overall it was ok. I found my gelato too gummy. I liked the pistachio nuts and honey that they put on top, but I wasn't thrilled with the rosewater flavour. I had a taste of my husband's soft serve and it wasn't creamy enough for my liking. It tasted to me like there wasn't that much milk products in it and it was more ice/water. Service was neutral. They are located on Sparks Street, so lots of tourists abound. They serve crepes and smoothies as well.

Unique flavours for ice cream and a refreshing change from the usual franchises. Friendly service,…read moregreat ambiance. We got rhubarb cheesecake, white rabbit, and lime leaf and mint. Amazing!

I was excited to try some interesting flavors that might delve into unexpected or savory, as well…read moreas interesting takes on more traditional flavors. There was a steady stream of customers, but the line moved smoothly - as smooth as their ice cream, perhaps. While I enjoyed both flavors I selected, I did learn quickly that some combinations work better than others. For example, my lime leaf and mint completely overwhelmed the vanilla inspired flavor. The person I was with ordered a different combination, and the man at the counter said, "That's a really good pairing." If they can figure out a way to advertise which flavors work really well together alongside the list of flavors, that might make experiences even better.

Living in the west-end my ENTIRE life, I honestly shocked myself that we've never tried Brett's,…read morebut better late than never! Also support local We got 1 strawberry sundae + 1 chocolate sundae (unfortunately that one didn't make the cuts since we devoured that within seconds). The vanilla soft serve is SO incredibly good?!! Like wow. It's super soft and creamy- miles better than DQ. The young lady at the window was also super sweet and friendly! They also have a patio section with a few tables and benches & lots of variety on their menu! Do note that their sundaes come in only 1 size (which is pretty decent! Not too small and not too big, leaving you feel guilty afterwards. It's just the right size!) I will definitely be back to try their razzles next time since I've heard great things about it

Brett's Ice Cream is a little ice cream shop in Kanata. It's been around since 2013 but I only…read morelearned of it recently. It's a little shop with basically just a window where you order. It's a strip mall with an auto body shop. Not the most picturesque or romantic place, but the ice cream is good. You pretty much need to eat it in the parking lot (there are a few benches) or in your car. My husband and I went during the Phase 2 re-opening amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic, but I don't think they had to change their practices much because they were always takeout only with no place to sit and eat. There was absolutely no line up when we went on a Sunday afternoon in June. My husband is a traditionalist so he got a medium chocolate vanilla swirl in a waffle cone. It was $3.25 for a medium and an additional $0.75 for the waffle cone. I wanted to try their flavour burst which is flavour swirled into the ice cream in unique way (see photos). I got a small vanilla cone with cherry flavour burst. It was $2.25 for the small cone plus an additional $1 for the flavour burst. I enjoyed my cone. The ice cream was creamy and the flavour burst added a nice black cherry flavour to the cone. It wasn't too overwhelmingly sweet which was nice. I really want to try the Pina Colada flavour burst next time. Note that they only have soft serve ice cream. No hard/scoop ice cream. They do have milkshakes, slushies, slushie floats, sundaes, and Razzles, which are like Dairy Queen Blizzards or Mc Donald's McFlurries. Service was quick and courteous. I'm a huge fan. It's a bit of a trek to get to Kanata for me, but I would come back if I was in the area or planning to so other things in the area. Free parking in the parking lot that is shared with the auto shop.

Salute! This cute little Italian gelato spot is right downtown Ottawa. The woman working was nice…read moreand quick! She recommended "all the flavours" so I went with the two caramel options...chocolate and chocolate chip. While my son took the fruit options and went with mango and strawberry in a cone. They were all delicious...the caramel chocolate chip was definitely my favourite. Highly recommend!

Very good cold treats…read more The food here was spectacular because the milkshakes and the ice cream are home made and there are a lot of good options on the menu. The service and the staff here were very polite and friendly to people. The restaurant was very modern and clean. For the reasons I have stated in this review, I highly recommend and encourage everyone to visit this parlour for good food and good service and staff.

Saw this place pop up on my social media and decided to check it out. Went later in the afternoon…read moreand most of the options were done and only one flavour of the vegan donut left. A bit of a hole in the wall located in a strip mall. I got the oreo one and the powdered donut w raspberry filling, both were nice and fluffy donuts. We got two and it was $13 which is pretty high for a donut. If the price wasn't so high I would consider coming again. The cashier that day wasn't really friendly or useful when I asked what flavours some of the donuts were especially as a first timer.

Holey Confections does it again! This time I ordered two boxes--one for the office and one for my…read morefamily--and let's just say, both were a massive hit. At work, the donuts disappeared within minutes. My coworkers couldn't stop talking about them. A few even admitted they're switching allegiances from SuzyQ to Holey Confections. That's a major WIN. As for us at home... well, we've been converted for a while now. This just confirmed it all over again. From the insanely flaky layers to the unique flavours that hit every sweet spot, these donuts are on a whole other level. Once again, Holey Confections proves why they're the GOAT of donuts. If you haven't tried them yet, what are you waiting for? #HoleyConfections #OfficeWin #DonutConvert #DonutsDoneRight #SweetSuccess #OttawaEats #BestTreatsEver #140LayersOfHeaven #DonutLove #FamilyFavourite

This was the first spot I visited when in Ottawa. Just google searched a coffee shop and this came…read moreup! Tasty enough sandwich, decent coffee, really friendly staff behind the counter! Was able to be a lot of work done in there even being on the road so I give it good marks.

We came on a Friday morning and the place was all for us , parking is plenty on the street and we…read morewere lucky to park by the door. The decor is nice the place left most of the previous store decor and style which was really nice too. Our server was kind and tried his best to accommodate us. I got the pesto croissant and honestly it was on the crunch side, maybe over baked a bit. We got the pesto sandwich was ok and the turkey sandwich was decent. For dessert we wanted the milk chocolate chip pan but they were out so we got the hot chocolate one with smore ( they are vegan) which was too sweet to my taste. Oh and I got a latte it's fine.. it's a cute spot if ur in the area..

TL;DR: A little hut in Wellington West Village that sells rolled ice cream and shaved ice. Shaved…read moreice was a nice fluffy snowflake texture. I had seen that Happy Rolls opened up recently (Summer 2024) and initially they were only selling rolled ice cream. I wasn't in such a hurry to try it because while rolled ice cream is fun, I've had it before and the novelty has worn off for me, lol. However, I recently saw that they added shaved ice to their menu. I LOVE shaved ice! But the texture has to be like fluffy snow. Not the gross coarsely crushed ice of ice cones, yuck. So I had to check them out. I am happy to report that their shaved ice is like fluffy snow! I got the Lychee Bliss ($7.99) which is lychee flavoured shaved ice (it's dairy-free) with lychee popping boba and lychee jellies. I enjoyed it. However, I think it would be tastier if it was shaved ice milk. However, I understand that they want to have a product for vegans/dairy-free people. Also I think the dessert would be more photogenic if they added some rainbow jellies or other coloured popping boba as garnish on top. While it was tasty to my mouth, visually it was a bit too monochromatic, lol. Just a suggestion for the business. The toppings are exactly those that are usually found in bubble teas, so the jellies are made of Coco de Nata and the popping boba gelatin is made of seaweed, so totally vegan. Staff were courteous. The guy was working by himself, so the wait was long on a Saturday afternoon. It's a little hut, so everything is to-go. There are a few tables and seats in front of the hut that is shared with the hut next door that sells tacos. I like the compostable paper bowls and compostable wooden spoons. Nice addition to the neighbourhood. Street parking only. (137)

What a special little spot! The two men working were extremely kind and friendly. I had the door…read morerolled ice cream and it was delicious- refreshing, tasty and perfect for this hot weather.

I haven't been since 2024 but Roll'd was my fav dessert spot in Ottawa... I'd fly from Vancouver…read morejust to go again! Staff was amazing and the ice cream was always so fresh and fun!

I've been wanting to try rolled ice cream ever since I learned of its existence a few years ago,…read morebut as many know, Ottawa is often behind with trends. Ottawa's first rolled ice cream shop was another location of Roll'd Up that opened on York St in the Byward Market not only in the middle of the Covid Pandemic, but in the middle of winter! I still haven't made it there, but was so excited to see another location open up in Lansdowne Park. And when it was technically Spring, although didn't really feel like it yet, lol, I went to check it out. So the Lansdowne location just opened the last week of March 2022. They had been open for 1 week when I visited. I got a small Strawberry Cheesecake rolled ice cream ($8.95) and my husband got a small Skor rolled ice cream ($8.95). It's pretty pricey, but I think the price includes the "show" they put on as they make it, lol. So they pour the ingredients onto this frozen metal sheet and they mix it. Then they spread it out real thin. Then they roll it. It's pretty fun to watch. The ice cream also tastes really good. Very rich and creamy. I asked for "a lot of whipped cream" and they certainly delivered, lol. You can see my pictures. My husband's has the regular amount of whipped cream and mine has extra ;) Service was very friendly. You order and pay with the Cashier near the cafe and cakes area, then you take your receipt and let the Ice Cream Roller know what your order was. The ice cream takes a while to prepare, so I can see how the wait would be long if it were busy. They sell coffee and tea, as well as cake slices (I think the cakes are from Dufflet Pastries from Toronto). It's a really cute place to hang out or for a date. So glad I got to try rolled ice cream!! Street parking only (if you can find any), or you can use one of the paid parking lots nearby.