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

Truly amazing couple that make outstanding coffee. They are a true treasure to the Bonnechere…read moreValley, there's always something special about what they do and what they do for a community. The coffee is made with love and it shows.

My hubby and I tried Engine House's iced cap at the Carp Farmer's Market and thought that it was…read morepretty good. It had a nice smooth flavour and it was refreshing to sip on while we wandered the market. We thought it was a bit odd that it didn't come with a lid, but maybe they ran out. We're picky about our coffee, so it means something when we say that we would get this drink again from them or try one of their hot coffees in the future.

This place is great. Their banana chocolate chip muffin is literally one of the best that I have…read moreever had. Insanely good.

Year three - back again for a review…read more Awesome to still see this business in town and going strong. Goto is flat white. Tried their maple latte and it was a bit too sweet for me.

This roaster was great. Lovely big open spaces in this location. Coffee was fantastic and looks…read morelike you can learn about coffee here too. I will be coming back for more.

This roastery and coffee distributor has an expanded location in Almonte. Their coffee is sold…read morearound Ottawa in restaurants and grocery stores. But here in this location, they have an education centre as well. You can also get souvenirs and coffee brewing items. Currently, my favourite coffee of theirs is called "Freaking Good". Right now, because of covid, there is less seating inside, but you can sit outside under a tent, which covers several tables. At the counter, you can also pick up sweet treats. I like the service and the food here, so I've been here many times over the years (like with knitting friends or my hubby), and I look forward to coming back.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Cute little cafe. Ambiance is nice…read morebut I wasn't wowed by my cinnamon bun or tea. The Long Version: My husband and I met my husband's sister and her husband here to hang out before we went to see a show at the Studio Theatre. I got a cinnamon bun ($3.50) and a herbal tea ($3.50), and my husband got a black coffee ($2.75). The cinnamon bun was unremarkable in my opinion. It was just ok, maybe even a bit dry, and also on the thin side. Not thick and fluffy. My tea was just a tea bag from Four O'clock Teas (I got Turmeric Cinnamon, which at least is a more unusual flavour that I haven't seen in stores). The temperature was nice and hot, but it was just bagged tea from a brand sold in health food stores. The inside of the cafe is nice. We sat in the front room near the service counter, but there are back rooms that are a bit more quiet. I would say the ambiance is the nicest thing. Service was pleasant. Maybe some of their other baked goods have more oomph and maybe their crafted drinks are special. My experience was just ok, but it might have been what I ordered. Street parking or paid parking lot parking only, but the lots are free on weekends and you can park on the street for 2 hours for free. Review #39 (2025)

I love this coffee shop! The coffee is so good and the staff are great at helping you pick a…read morebeverage when you're not really sure what you want. The pastries are so fresh and so tasty. It's really hard to choose one, so sometimes you just have to get more than one. There's indoor seating, patio seating and seating by the water! I will definitely return to this café when I'm in town!

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.

Decided to stop by to do some reading. This place is beautiful with outdoor seating as a bonus. The…read moreinside is a cafe as well as a large open bakery so it smells like incredible freshly baked bread and pastries even with my congested nose. The place is spacious with regular seating as well as couches. I opted for a London fog which was very tasty. Definetly a place you can study. Cons- - Tables and seats were a tiny bit dirty with stains/crumbs, they may have not had time to wipe down Pros- - Whole place smells like delicious fresh pastries and bread - Amazing atmosphere, quiet - Free WiFi - Power outlets near couches - Comfy couches as well as regular seating Service- 5/5 Taste- 4/5 Location- 5/5 Atmosphere- 5/5 Smell- 5/5 Would i come return? Yes.

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

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.

Nifty little coffee collective on a quiet neighborhood street. Now let me explain. They don't…read moreroast coffee, they offer coffee of the day from roasters they pick and serve up. Brilliant if you like to try different coffees right??? B R I L L A N T! Today I tried [Structure]'s Kewo Kemina and It smooth and packed a lot of flavor. I enjoyed It as a flat white. They also don't have to go cups here. You must bring your own, borrow one of theirs, or use a for here cup that makes you feel like you're at home. It's very flexible and they were very nice. My barista was kindly chatting with me which I highly enjoyed. Great vibe, relaxed, nice place to work or relax. There's indoor seating and an outdoor patio that reuses crates for seating. Another brilliant idea. Plenty of street parking, kindness and positivity. Thanks for a lovely experience

Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. I have been able to try so many different coffees from…read morearound the world!

Just so happy to have my private coffee consultant. We can't afford Blue Mountain everyday so I…read moreasked for the equivalent of Starbucks blend and Larry obliged: within a minute I was on my way with superb fresh beans of aroma mild coffee. This place has a fortune of bean choices from all continents, so you get what you want, tailor-made to your specific whims. And they offer to deliver if ever you find their location too much out of your way. Go Kafia, Go, we're with you all the way.

Sip Stirs is my little downtown joy. I pop in for coffee milk tea and it hits every time, fresh,…read morecreamy, made with love, and the tapioca is done fresh daily so the chew is spot‑on. The shop is cute, the shelves are dangerously tempting, and the vibe is all smiles. Lisa and Julie are absolute sweethearts and make it feel like visiting friends who also nail drinks and treats. Stellar service, cozy vibes, easy 10/10.

I was walking in Pembroke, everything was closed and suddenly I saw this place open and was so…read morehappy. I know Bubble tea might be their jam but it was early so I got a Latte and boy was that a good latte, Perfect!. My kids wanted sweets and I was surprised they carry Strawberry Blonde goods. I asked, and no there is no Strawberry Blonde in Pembroke they bring it all the way from Ottawa for the vegan crowd. I know where I am getting my coffee the next time I'm in the area.