Another amazing experience at the Bayshore Mall. I love Açaí bowls so this was exciting for me…read more You get to layer It in a cup! You pick the toppings and there was a good variety. I selected two layers with gluten free granola, blueberries, and a peanut powder that tasted like Reese's. The woman working there had a passion for her product. She was very kind and described It all for me. She gave us three spoons and we all dug in. It was so good! They also had seating inside and products for sale.

We stopped here just before the December lockout was to start…read more We stumbled onto this eatery on the second floor @Bayshore mall. Good mix of fresh fruit, cereal, and yougurt. You can add other fixings for those with a sweeter tooth. The owner was welcoming and he gave us a quick tour of the toppings! I give this 3.5 stars...because a bit on the expensive side. $$$

I view Cultures as the OG soup, salad, and sandwich chain. They sold these things before it was…read morecool and trendy to be "health conscious", lol. They've been around for over 30 years actually. In 2003 they were acquired by the MTY Group, and they saw almost a doubling in the number of locations across Canada (they have about 45 locations now). Although they have always been a chain, I do find that with time, they have become "more chain-like" if that makes sense. In days past they were more like those little independent panini shops where different types of panini were pre-made and laid out, then pressed to order. Even though the sandwiches were pre-made they always tasted fresh (they'd be made every morning). And there would be big bowls of pre-made salads, like pasta salad, bean salad, couscous salad, etc. Now things are more made-to-order, which you think would be a good thing, but it just feels more like a Subway Sandwiches now, lol. There's only one Cultures Restaurant in all of Ottawa (this one at Bayshore Shopping Centre) and only 2 in the whole National Capital Region (the other one is on Gatineau). There are lots in Toronto and in Montreal. My first time eating at Cultures was in Toronto with my mom when I was a kid. We ate at food courts a lot, it was good times, lol. I do like Cultures in general, but this location is not as nice as the ones in Toronto and Montreal. And of course, not as nice as Cultures of days past ;) Still a good place to grab a healthier meal at the food court though.

I used to eat at Cultures many, many years ago... in Toronto! I Still like it because it's a…read morehealthy alternative to sandwiches (constantly with so much bread! I *LOVE* bread, but sometimes I need a break!), and other fast food, which we tend to eat to much of anyway, on a regular basis too. So this time, I ordered a salad that sounded good. It came in at about $10, while the hubby bragged that his chili and a bun came in at about half that price. I'm only giving it a 3-star, although I'd want to give more - simply because of the fresh alternative spin of Cultures. My salad was topped with blueberries and strawberries, a nice dressing, and... ummmm... was it cous cous? It was tasty, almost to the bottom. However, the bottom half of my salad was very full of ... kale. Yay kale! NOT. It's so bitter! However, I would revisit this review again, given a few months... once the lettuce scare is over and fresh crops have ripened! If it's better next time, I will update this review at that time.

Our review for real fruit Boba in Bayshore mall is that the Boba was okay but the employee was very…read morerude She yelled at us for no reason

I was wandering around the Bayshore Shopping Centre, when I spotted this newly opened Real Fruit…read moreBubble Tea place. It's on the first floor and not in the food court, it's close to Mr. Pretzels and Kernels Popcorn. Real Fruit Bubble Tea is a chain from Toronto and this location is the first in Ottawa. Personally, it's not my favourite bubble tea chain, but what I do like about it, is that their drinks come in 3 sizes, small, medium and large, whereas most places only have medium and large. Their smalls are a good size for a little snack and I like that I can pay less than $5 for a drink. I got a small original milk black tea which came with free tapioca for $3.49. I got it half sweet and I probably could have gone with a quarter sweet. The milk tea itself was good with a strong tea flavour, but they were so stingy with the tapioca :( There are no other bubble tea options in Bayshore, so Real Fruit Bubble Tea is a welcomed addition. I just wished they would be a bit more generous with the tapioca.

I absolutely love this smoothie bar. A lot of smoothie bars typically use unhealthy juices as their…read morebase and I usually discover this after ordering my drink. This store has a few tables, has beautiful local artwork posted on the walls, offers a 10% discount on your first visit, and uses healthy bases with real fruit. I was also really excited to discover that they had a vegan pea protein powder free of artificial sweeteners, which I could add to my drink. We ordered two drinks and were really happy with what we received. THE DRINKS: Ginger Snap - My fiancé ordered the ginger snap without spinach and he really enjoyed his drink. It featured apples, banana, mango and ginger and it was full of flavour. It was sweet and tart and definitely a must try! Drunken Monkey with spinach: - I ordered the Drunken Monkey with vegan protein powder and spinach. I found my drink lacked a bit of flavour (they scoop the fruit into the cup before blending and a big chunk of fruit created a big air hole, which I think is the reason my drink lacked flavour) but I was really happy with the whole ingredients used and the added protein powder. The service was a little slow but the employee was really nice and I enjoyed looking at the artwork on the walls. Would We Return? Absolutely because I like the clean ingredients used and the ability to add protein to my drink.

If you are looking for a light and refreshing drink to get then this is the place to go! I love how…read moretheir smoothies are not too sweet. The smoothies are just the perfect level of sweetness. Also, everything is real fruits which I am a fan of. Not to mention, the workers are so friendly and nice. They have other quick and healthy food options as well!

The drinks are good. My go-to is the Strawberry Passion. We've also done large group orders from…read morehere for work and they are always so accommodating & friendly. The ambiance is chill. Its definitely one of my fave spots.

The food is so fresh and I love that they support the local Amish community! Great spot, for sure…read morecoming back!

The food is delicious and filling, and the staff are superb. Not pictured are amazing pancakes,…read moretopped with blueberries and a faux egg omelette with toast. We are not vegan, but we love a tasty, healthy, meal. If you like the same, we highly recommend this cafe!

Cornwall has a bubble tea place! And not only do they sell bubble tea, but they sell ice cream,…read moremilkshakes, cake slices, crepes (sweet and savoury) and quesadillas. Oh and did I mention that they sell unusual flavoured snacks like Banana Caramel KitKat, Root Beer flavoured Mike & Ike, and Birch Beer Crush?!? They also had Dr Pepper flavoured cotton candy. Mind blown! Lol. I was super tempted my their $1 a cone ice cream, but decided to stick with my original plan of getting some bubble tea. I went with the regular-sized Lychee Milk Tea ($4.99) and added Cherry Agar Pearls (an additional $1). My husband got a Mint Chocolate Milkshake ($6.99). So the freaky thing is that I totally forgot to tell the guy half sweet (my usual customization when I'm trying out a new place), but magically when I got my drink, the sticker said 50% sugar. Woah, he read my mind, lol. So the toppings list said "cherry tapioca" which intrigued me but when I got the drink, it was obviously agar/crystal pearls that were cherry flavoured. This was also a pleasant surprise because I love crystal boba/agar pearls and actually prefer them to tapioca pearls. I loved my drink. The lychee flavour wasn't too pronounced, but it was still tasty and not overly sweet. The agar pearls were chewy and delicious and the quantity was good. I had a sip of my husband's milkshake and it was really tasty, super rich and creamy, and it was aesthetically pleasing as well. Service was easy-going, as I was a bit indecisive at first and then changed my order as the guy was punching it into the cash register (oops, sorry, hehe). He was super nice and if he was annoyed, he didn't show it at all. If I lived in Cornwall, I would be there all the time. They are close to the highway, so I think not only will every Cornwall trip I make involve a stop here, but any trips on the 401 eastbound from Ottawa will also involve a visit to Sip & Scoop, lol. It's in a plaza with lots of free parking.

This place was my dream in terms of all the novelty and out-of-country snacks. Though it was a bit…read morereserved. As far their menu goes, it is fine. The drinks were good, but I was disappointed to see they had removed savoury foods and sandwiches from their menu. All in all, I enjoyed my visit.

The lady making my juice was very friendly and gave me good ideas for what kind to order! I want to…read morego back every day in the summer and try a different delicious healthy flavor.

Great selection! So many juices and smoothies to choose from. Definitely a hard decision…read more I got the Green Tea Blast. She did not hold back on the matcha! So refreshing on a hot day!