The shop moved to Somerset and is a welcome addition to the area. It's close to the old…read moreMonopolatte that was once there. We dropped by to check out this Frankenstein of a creation we saw online. It was an espresso in a donut. Yup you read that right! Space is a little smaller than the old location but they now sell vinyl and books. The barista is a awesome. Super friendly and makes good coffee. There's a lot of different drinks you can get, the food menu looks a little limited at the moment but they're working on it. They're also working on a liquor license as well. Here's a pic of the donut coffee. The donut is really dense at the bottom but light on the top. There's also some Nutella or similar spread inside the donut. I'd say, I might get this again as they're willing to put any drink inside. I found the dense part of the donut heavy, so donut tops only for me! Hopefully they expand the food options, will be back though.

Lovely coffee shop with a peaceful ambience. Excellent kind…read moreservice and delicious coffee that I would come back for :)

Lovely cafe, we stopped in because their coffee is coming to Wakefield and I can't wait! The…read morebaristas were super nice and helpful with the order. I had a flat white and a cheddar bacon scone. And they were so good! My decaf flat white was almost sweet without adding sugar! It was great! The scone was also delightful and came with butter. It was warmed up and had a lovely crumb. The place feels like It needs a wall mural but only because It has a very bare wall. But the devote is nice, I love the tub with plants

Brilliant take-home beans. Consistent, flavourful, with varied options depending on your tastes.read more

On a recent trip to Ottawa, I stayed with my sister, who had perused nearby Cloudforest on numerous…read moreoccasions. My current city also had a named café called Cloudforest, so, we thought it would be fun to stop in and warm up after the significant February snowstorms. I was impressed to see such a cute space inside of a store, or vice versa. The merchandise being sold was not interesting to me, but we were indeed excited about the coffee and pastries. Upon ordering, we decided to split the iconic Nanaimo Bar, which was cold and wrapped for freshness. I ordered a cappuccino, and my sister ordered a matcha latte. We sat ourselves in the dining-in area, which was warm, cozy, and semi-private. I love a tight seating area, since cafés are like a third space. It's very hygge! When the drinks were delivered to us by the nice staff. we sipped, chatted, and warmed up. However, my sister, who drinks matcha often, was disappointed in her drink. The matcha to hot water ratio was too high, so the drink had a grimy/chunky vibe. I confirmed my taste. My cappuccino was fine, especially since they made it to order European style. I would return! I would also recommend the staff place a water jug and glasses out for customers. We noticed a few customers have issues trying to get water.

Cloudforest is a cute cafe that's co-located with a store called Pokoloko (that sells ethically…read moresourced, fair-trade clothing and other textiles, like towels and stuffed animals). The space is small with just a few tables at the front by the window. I like the vibe and the staff are very friendly and nice. I've had the Creamy Dill Chickpea Wrap ($8.50) here and while the flavour was great, it was way too oily/greasy. I don't know what it is with sandwiches/wraps from cafes in Westboro, but I have the exact same complaint with Equator Coffee across the street. The sandwiches and wraps are full of oil and grease :( Anyway, my hands were literally dripping with oil as I was eating my wrap. Thankfully it was to go and I ate it at home because it was super messy, lol. The chickpeas were firm, so I suspect they are from dried instead of canned, so I did like that. The carrots were crunchy too, which added a nice texture. I expected more of a dill flavour and I wouldn't have described the sauce as "creamy" but rather "oily." The flavour was really good though, lots of spices, so not bland at all. I've also had the brownie. It's dense and very rich! It's covered in icing sugar. Too dense, rich and sweet for me, but my husband enjoyed it and I can see how others would as well. I have yet to have the coffee or tea here, which is their forte. I suspect the food plays second fiddle to their drinks. So I'm going to go with 4 stars in good faith, even though I would rate the food I had as 3 stars. However, the cafe is cute and the staff were great, which counts for something ;) Street parking only.

Nice coffee roasterie hidden in addictive little plaza We…read moretried a Latte very good Americano was good Espresso was also good The gluten free Nanaimo bars were tasty The Lemon Ginger cookie was nice Barista was friendly, helpful and efficient Seating was comfortable Premises were clean Will return to enjoy more

Lovely new coffee shop in an area that needed one, so yay!…read more Customer service was fabulous - friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable. Decor is calm, shades of tawny grey, with bursts of colour. Coffee is good. Some Gluten free treats are available along with other snacks.

I'm bumping staying at. 3 rating though I will note one change: The leather chairs have been…read morerepaired so they again have support. I can still feel the formed butt divot of those before me, but at least they are ok to sit on for more than 2 minutes. A dry cappuccino came out very wet, as in way too much dairy; so disappointing, as we we pay a lot for the joy of a good coffee these days, but seldom get them. (...And this is why we rarely go out for coffee anymore. What we make at home is more reliably consistant and good.) A general observation, not specific to Bridgehead: corporations are, in my opinion, ruining the once lovely experience of going out for a delicious coffee

Mocha is very good here. Not overly sweet or overly chocolatey; still has the coffee flavour. My…read morepartner also seemed to enjoy his latte. Cool ambiance with the roastery. Would not recommend their baked goods... doesn't seem to be baked day of, and some rather dry muffins. The triple berry was better than the banana chocolate chip though.

8:00 AM Saturday. Wanted an Earle Grey tea. A choice on the corner between McDonalds or Litle…read moreVictories. I chose Little Victories for a new experience. Little Victories didn't have Earle Grey tea which is not the end of the world. They didn't have a washroom which was problematic. $5.95 for a small paper cup of tea! The service was snooty - they questioned my choice of sweetener? Anyway, the ambiance is beautiful but wooden seats were uncomfortable... to say nothing about the lack of a washroom. All-in-all, a bad experience. I don't recommend Little Victories. (My regular coffee shops: Bridgehead - good, and Les Moulin la Fayette - fantastic!)

Very nice barista, latte was quite beautiful! I appreciate that more coffeeshops offer macadamia…read moremilk - I think it pairs better with the taste than almond. Bit busy, but that's to be expected.

So I came at 3:45pm on a Sunday and the door was unlocked, so I walked in, and the friendly man…read moreadvised me that they only open at 5pm but I could place an order for when they opened. I thanked him and advised him that I was actually looking for food now and was about to leave, but then he said it was ok that he could make my food now. How nice is that, eh? I ordered 2 half chicken dinners. So the price was $13.55 each and I was prepared to pay this, but it turns out they were having a buy one get one free offer, which wasn't advertised anywhere, but hey, I took it. Awesome! So you get to chose your sauce for the chicken. I got Original, which is spicy, and I got my husband the Medium Sweet, since he likes less spicy than I do. The chicken came on a bed of rice with vegetables. The wait was about 35-40 minutes. The food smelled so good on the car ride home, lol. The Original sauce is somewhat sour, but the spices in it give it a more unique taste. The Medium Sweet sauce was, well, sweet, which I prefer over sour, but it was less unique, as I feel like I've had similar sauces before. I did like the spiciness of my sauce though. It packed a nice punch. The flavour profile of the Original was unlike any sauce that I have tasted before, and I love trying new things, so I liked it for that. I would love the spiciness of the Original, but the sweetness of the Medium Sweet. The chicken was tender and juicy. The rice was just ok IMO. It tasted a bit dry. It was rice with carrots, corn, peas and green beans. Seemed like a frozen vegetables mix. Service was very friendly and courteous. The restaurant is in the basement of a low-rise with other businesses in it. Betsi Chicken is inside D'Afrique Restaurant and Bar. I suspect they have the same owner, just different branding since it's different food (Betsi Chicken serves African grilled chicken, while D'Afrique Restaurant serves traditional Ethiopian food, like curries with injera). Street parking only.

Ethiopian food is a little7 spicy and tasty. Betsi's buffet lunch was very comparable to the…read moreEthiopian meals we enjoyed in Malta, Malawi, and Tunisia in good restaurants. The service was what one would expect from a place like the Chateau Laurier. Very Good! The ambiance was pleasant and comfortable. We will return when in Ottawa.

A perfectly nice little spot to breeze into for a quick cup of coffee…read more My flat white was as pretty as it was tasty! The view of Parliament through the arched windows invites lingering & watching as Ottawa wakes up. My qualms were the fault of my own imagination - I pictured myself connected to the WiFi and camping out for hours, only to be told they don't have a network. While understand why some establishments opt against offering free WiFi, it feels like a miss to me. So, is Little Victories a good spot to get work done? No. But I can absolutely picture it being just the spot for a chatty catch up over an espresso with a friend (or a good book!)

Great coffee in a very cool environment with amazing service in either French, English, or…read moreFrenglich! 100% recommended!!!

I had an ice latte after my indigo shopping trip. Very strong coffee for me. Keep in mind I only…read moredrink as treat a few times a month. They have flavour should have tried a vanilla ice latte. Think I like my sugar and milk with a splash of coffee. Staff was really friendly and asked me lots of questions about the book I read. It's a really cute spot wish I was not in a rush after my book trip and could have sat down to read.

This location is quite pleasant for sitting and having a coffee and quite chat. Music is…read moreinteresting and at an appropriate volume for convo. And, bonus, lots of conversation zones inside and out Coffee is relatively good. This location has cold brew nitro, however it's not an option with decaf. My Flat White was well made and well presented by a cheerful staff member. Kudos for the great customer service! Lots of coffee paraphanalia if you are looking for coffee making accessories.