Very cute and comfortable coffee shop in an unexpected location…read more Lots of seating inside and out, with cozy corners and conversation groupings. Menu includes pastries and sandwiches. Didn't try them so can't comment, but it all looked good! Nice staff, good coffee (Equator). What more can I say?

This is such a cozy and adorable place. As it's just around walking distance to the hotel I stayed,…read moreit was a nice walk to this cafe. The outside does not justify the inner interior of this cafe. There is so many different corners to choose from, if only dine- in is allowed. With the closure during COVID, only takeout is allowed for now. But I did just walk around while my coffee is being prepared and pastries packed. There are several corners from a fireplace, to the communal table, along with the library of books corner and window with good lighting and surrounded by plant that one can choose if they had the luxury of dining in. Coffee- I ordered Americano and Flat White (used Oat milk) and found the coffee was about weak. Pastries - They were both amazingly delicious. The Chocolate pastry and a sour cherry yoghurt pastry caught my eye and those were both good choices. There were also good food and pastries offering. This is definitely a cafe that is be back if I am in Ottawa again.

Great coffee shop inside the Ottawa train station. The coffee was great and the staff was fast and…read morefriendly. There is ample seating nearby as well as throughout the station. Prices were very reasonable. Totally worth getting their coffee even though they had some for us in the VIA business lounge. The name is very fitting for the city.

The matcha latte and bacon breakfast sandwich were decent nothing extraordinary, but they got the…read morejob done for a quick meal. The total came to about $16, which is reasonable given the location. What really stands out is the convenience of being right inside the train station, making it an ideal spot to grab something before or after your journey. There's seating available, so you can take a moment to relax, and the menu offers a nice selection of pastries as well as other breakfast and lunch options. It's a practical choice if you're on the go but still want something better than fast food. The service was great and the staff were very friendly and fast. There are many seats available on the left side of the cafe.

That place had the 3 main success criteria Location,…read moreLocation and Location..... By the way coffee, people and staff are great.... To feel like you are in Montreal in a Ottawa cafe ... that's the place

Relaxed atmosphere but the seating wasn't very comfortable and it had an industrial kind of vibe.read more

This Dao Cafe is co-located with a Tealive. However, they also sell their own drinks (mostly coffee…read moreand tea beverages like lattes and cappuccinos). They sell lots of fancy pastries, with the prices to match, lol. I've tried the Lychee Rose cake $11.50. It was served in a round container the size of a small drinking glass. The lychee and Rose flavours were pronounced, but the rose dominated and I would have preferred the reverse. The top had a light sprinkling of tiny real rose petal pieces. The cake was sponge cake and was soft and moist. The cream was airy and fluffy. It was tasty, but a bit pricey for the portion size. I've also tried their Korean macarons ($3.90 each). Korean macarons are like French macarons except there's a lot of filling and it's a thick buttery cream. I'm not a fan of the filling. It's too rich for me. However, if you like these types of macarons these are well made. My overall assessment is that the desserts look pretty, the taste is good, but you're paying more for the aesthetics. Service is courteous and efficient. The cafe is also really pretty inside. Very Instagramble ;) It's in a plaza, so lots of free parking. (25)

I love the first Dao location that opened in Ottawa…read more Maybe I expected too much for this location which is a a 3*, A-OK, in my books. We went on a Saturday around 5p. The seating and tables weren't being attended to, so there were crumbs at and on every available seating/table combo. The garbage in the seating area was overflowing. Customer service at the cash was cheerful and reasonably efficient. The barrista failed us, as, with only our order, it took a while to receive it. My flat white, which should be smooth with a slightly sweet finish was bitter and acidic. Sigh. Lots of people seemed to be enjoying themselves. The pastries are as stunning and tasty as at the other location. This location is also quite beautiful with an airy feel. Nice space for a chat. The seating along the window is likely best suited to singles, or under thirty crowd, as, to have a conversation, you either have to put a leg up on the bench or crane your torso and neck. I found it a bit uncomfortable. And since that was just about the only seating left...I'm wondering if others may have had similar experiences. This location is much closer to home for us... maybe I'll keep my Doa fix for when I'm in the west end of the city.

A cozy little cafe!…read more I really like the causal vibes of this place, it's really great for a lazy weekend brunch. The menu is simple and short but still has basically all the popular brunch items. I got the breakfast sandwich in both the croissant and bagel. Overall very enjoyable! The croissant was very good and buttery but it was kind of messy to eat. I would probably stick with the bagel next time! For drinks I tried one of the staff recommendations and a drip coffee. I'm not a coffee connoisseur but I thought the Lilly was very good, sweet but not too heavy or sugary, but it was a little bit expensive for the price as the cup was fairly small. Price was okay overall factoring in the sandwich as well. Overall, I really enjoyed my breakfast here and would love to come back next time I'm in town!

Great food, great coffee and great environment! Such a nice place to spend some time with friends…read moreand family!

Came by for a post dinner tea, inside it's decorated very well, there are pictures all over the…read morewall, some antique artifacts like an old radio near the sugar/cutlery station a mirror featured wall really gives the illusion of a bigger space. They have some seating available, including floor cushions. There is a sign that states limit to one hour when busy which I can understand. We arrived shortly before the post Iftar rush. It got very busy very quickly. Staff seemed to be overwhelmed as they get through all customers. We waited to have our order taken but sat down when they were busy. Eventually we placed our order and waited. Since we only got an adani chai and kunafa, we got our items quickly. The Adana chai was cooked well, it was creamy and flavourful. We got sugar sticks $.75 the concept it great, however, the stick breaks very quickly leaving your drink incredibly sweet so make sure to not leave it in there if you want a somewhat sweet tea. The kunafa was $12 for a piece. This was dissatisfying, it appeared to be re-heated because that was definitely not a fresh kunafa. It was dry and around the edges. We only had a few bites and left it. Overall, They have a large selection of drinks to choose from, and sandwiches. It appears to be incredibly busy during Ramadan but I will definitely come back to have the tea again.

I've been wanting to try this Yemeni cafe for some time now, but it's not in an area that I…read morefrequent. However, I finally got around to it. Overall the food was good. I got takeout and got the Liver Platter $14.15, which was liver with onions, bell peppers and chili peppers. It came with Tanoor bread, which is a flat bread. The liver was piping hot and very flavourful, but some pieces were a bit tough with chewy pieces I couldn't eat. I was disappointed that the bread was not warm, just room temperature, but it was soft and chewy and still ok. The Liver Platter is their most popular dish. The inside of the cafe is nice. There are some regular tables, some high tables and some low tables where you sit on cushions. Those tables are pretty but they were occupied, so I couldn't take a picture for y'all. There's a live bird in a cage in the cafe, a musical instrument on the wall and other cool decorations. My visit was during the Covid-19 Pandemic and mask mandates were still in effect. However, I noticed that one of the people working there (I think he's the owner, bald guy) was interacting with customers at a distance of less than 6 feet (not behind plexiglass) while not wearing a mask. The young guy sweeping the floors was wearing a mask (and he wore it the entire time I was there), but the bald guy wasn't when I entered the cafe. As I was waiting for my food, more people came in and at that point he put on a mask, but it was so loose, I could see nose. This is what I observed. The cafe seems cozy and I like the decor. I may consider returning once the Pandemic is over. The cafe is in a little plaza (same plaza as Pizza Hut) and there's free parking in the shared parking lot.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Really friendly and engaging owner…read more However, I found the food just ok. The Long Version: I love checking out eateries located inside office or medical buildings. Many times they are just ok, but once in a while I'll find a hidden gem. I had a medical appointment across the street, so afterwards I popped into Coffee 'n Crust to grab a bite to eat. I got a steak and cheese sandwich $12.99 and a carrot muffin $2.49. I spoke to Pete, the owner, for a bit while his wife prepared my sandwich. Pete is very friendly and engaging and also has a great sense of humour. Their primary business is as a meat supplier. They moved into the space because of the large freezer. That was summer of 2024. Since they are on the ground floor of an office building, they had workers coming in and asking if they sold coffee, which they initially didn't since they only sold meat. So in October 2024 they decided to open up the restaurant to sell coffee and some food. I did like that Pete asked me if I wanted spicy mayo or regular mayo on my sandwich, so I had the opportunity to request no mayo. He also checked if I wanted the bread buttered, which I didn't. I don't like my sandwiches wet/saucy nor greasy, so I'm glad he asked. The steak and cheese sandwich had steak and cheese and onions. It was ok, but I think some mushrooms and green peppers would have livened it up. Although I eat meat, I don't like gamey or strong tasting or smelling meat. I found the meat too gamey for my liking. I did enjoy the generous amount of cheese in my sandwich though. The carrot muffin was a good size and adequately moist. I wasn't wowed by it, but it wasn't bad. There are some tables to eat in but it's mostly a takeout place. They are relatively new to the restaurant game, so I'm hoping their menu and food will evolve. I'd love to see more sandwich toppings offered. Maybe I just ordered the wrong sandwich, but I like more vegetables in my sandwich than just onions. The space used to be another restaurant called Toss 'n Grill before Pete and his wife took over the location. Parking in the building parking lot is paid parking but you can park for an hour for free with any purchase. Review #114 (2025)

Still on my search for the best matcha latte in Ottawa…read more.. Found this coffee shop when I googled best matcha in Ottawa. It's not too far from my children's school so I decided to give it a shot when I had about 90 minutes to fill after drop off. I am grateful I made the drive. This bustling cafe is super cozy and the staff were all extremely friendly. The cafe also sells beer and wine. Plus, they have kombucha on tap! I purchased a blueberry peach scone (will definitely be back to try the chocolate salted caramel) and a honey cinnamon matcha latte. The scone was not overly sweet, but still had a great flavour. The matcha was as good as the ones I've gotten downtown Ottawa. It was blended nicely and did not have any matcha chunks...love! Highly recommend if you are in the area and will definitely be back to try their food menu.

Have tried several times to come here, but due to pandemic hours, wasn't able to!…read more Happy to be able to check them out. The interior is relaxing and charming with a mix of old and modern styles. The wall mural adds to the overall feel of the space. Staff are also charming. Very kind, welcoming, flexible and customer oriented. Menu is succinct but sufficient. Likely everyone can find something to eat. And, there's a large slection of scones and cookies to choose from, to go with coffee. My Date with Apple sandwich was delicious. Managed to get a bite of Hub'a Rueben, also excellent. All in all, a good stop.