The ladies working at Ritual on Main are always very pleasant and friendly…read more I really enjoyed my matcha, but when I've had coffees in the pasta there hasn't always been latte art and the coffee/espresso is just ok. For tea, they don't have loose leaf which definitely diminishes the quality which they provide. I like that it's in a neighborhood and locally owned, but the shop itself is just OK.

A great place for very good coffee and a variety of tasty baked goods…read more They also have wonderful sandwiches Baristas are knowledgeable and helpful Seating is updated with new tables but they retained old and antique chairs and chairs sofa. Nice and comfy Very clean Many nice plants There is also outdoor seating with sunny and shaded areas We arrange to visit most trips to Ottawa

What a pleasure coming here in the morning, quiet lovely decor, lovely atmosphere and great food…read more Hard to find all these elements. Coffee and chai latte was awesome , we had akkawi Saj and a Belgium chocolate waffle. I'm not a shisha fan but was happy to check this spot out. Be aware they take cash only and they have an ATM machine so this took us by surprise.

Terrific spot for lunch today! Friendly service and excellent food. Nice views from the large…read morewindows (non-busy street out front, marsh/park out back). The smoked turkey and Gouda sandwich was excellent. It had cranberry mayo and spicy Dijon, which added extra flavor interest. I also had a slice of coconut cream pie, which was my first bite of it in years. I need to make this soon at home! How could I have forgotten how much I love this dessert?! Anyway, Alice's was fantastic. If you're nearby and don't go to Alice's, you're missing out!

What a CUTE place! Stopped in with the fam after walking by and smelling the aroma of some good…read morefood being cooked here. It was quiet empty when we spent our time here, so it made for a calm, relaxing experience. Shared a french fry with the baby and the hubs shared a chicken finger meal with my other (big) baby :) Super cute and relaxing interior. After hanging out inside here for a bit my kid said she wanted to move to Carp, so we can come to this cafe everyday! Seating outside or inside. Pay when you order and then they bring you your food! Friendly and welcoming service. I was intimidated before stopping in being with two kids, but this cafe is 100% kid friendly! After checking out the unisex bathroom, the kid and I discovered a rack of toys, games and blankets. So fun and adds extra charm to this restaurant. So coming back here!

Amazing I got an iced chai and a gf pumpkin walnut muffin,I am gluten free which made me very happy…read moreto hear. It was very good and yummy!! 10/10 would recommend

This is my go-to lunch place. The sandwiches and soup are always delicious and fresh, with so much…read morevariety. Service is great and always with a smile.

Delicious coffee and great baked goods. The staff is very friendly. You go in there and you never…read morehave to worry about rude staff. You can tell the girls behind the counter love what their doing and it makes for a wonderful atmosphere. Their sandwiches are made on their nice thick cut, homemade bread. And they use their own deli meat. It's so worth it.

Googled "coffee" for a place to stop and almost left without entering because it didn't look like a…read more cafe. So glad we went inside. The cafe is adorable with a lovely fireplace but even better is the healthy, unique menu which includes smoothies, juices, desserts, and entrees. Since we had recently eaten breakfast we got a juice, smoothie, stuffed grapefruit, and yogurt/granola bowl. Everything was delicious. Hope we can time a stop here on our travels back through the area.

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This was a very pleasant and unexpected surprise! I just picked a random coffee shop from the list…read morein Yelp, and we had never been to this one before, then we were heading out of town, and this one was on the list. The ambiance struck us as soon as we walked in! It's beautiful in here!! The owner calls this place a Parisian style cafe, and we will have to bear that in mind for next time we visit, as we did not have any food for this visit. Crepes? I love them!! Next time. This time I felt like having a chai latte, $5.99. Others with me ordered an Americano and a decaf with almond milk. Everything was delicious and beautiful!! The service was helpful and informative. Apparently this place opened 8 years ago; what was I waiting for?! I look forward to going back!!

Boyfriend and I met his cousin here this afternoon at her suggestion. Beautiful little café and it…read morewas nice to go somewhere else than a chain for once! Beautifully decorated with a vintage vibe and lots of shabby-chic pieces. They seem extremely popular and busy even mid-afternoon; jammed-packed the whole time we were there and with a waiting line-up for a table. Gentleman who seemed to be the owner or manager was extremely pleasant and went above and beyond to find us a table quickly (even moving chairs around) after Cousin and I explained that Boyfriend (who was outside parking the car) would never wait for the 30 min announced at first. All the staff there seemed very nice, fast, constantly cleaning, arranging seating, serving, etc. We only had coffees (which were fine but nothing mind blowing) so I cannot judge on the menu. Would recommend this place though, if only for the super hardworking staff!

Best Italian food in Barrhaven! Family owned and run…read more Cozy ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly service too, with staff that welcome you with a smile!

The lasagna alone is worth the trip! Easily big enough for four people; the server said she's never…read moreseen anyone finish it on their own. Well-priced, generous portions, and great quality food-- what could be better?

Super yummy hand pies and great coffee! Always new creative flavours, and their online pick-up for…read morefrozen Handpies makes for easy dinners. Would go to again

The blue diamond is a gem. Their traditional Indian food is some of the best I've ever had in…read moreottawa. Their pizzas are incredible and is quickly becoming know as the best pizza joint in Richmond. The owners are friendly and always welcoming. The blue diamond has became my families go to for take out and dinning out. Can't get enough of the diamond!!

I had dinner at Blue Diamond with my husband and our friends (another couple). Overall, I thought…read morethe food was ok. The curries were very flavourful, but mine was too oily for my liking, and I found the rice was dry. I originally ordered the chicken tandoori, but our server, who was also the owner, advised me that it was more of an appetizer (even though it was $15, and not listed under appetizers), and suggested the Chicken Tikka Masala ($16) instead, so I went with his recommendation. I also ordered peas rice ($5). My husband got the Lamb Vindaloo ($18) and was going to share my peas rice, but the owner recommended that he get his own rice, and so he ordered the naan ($2.50), but we ended up receiving and being charged for the upgraded garlic naan ($3) and an order of plain rice ($4) for husband. We had way too much rice with the 2 orders. We didn't complain because we thought maybe the owner misunderstood, and we didn't make ourselves clear enough. However, I do have the feeling that we were "upsold" so the bill would run higher. Our friends also received twice the amount of rice that they thought they ordered (and of course they were charged for what they received). They ordered the Chicken Korma ($15), the Lamb Curry ($18), Garlic Naan ($3) and one order of plain rice ($4), but they got 2 orders of rice ($8) in addition to everything else they ordered. The Chicken Tikka Masala was really flavourful and I liked that the chicken was large chunks of boneless breast meat. It was not spicy. I found it too oily for my liking though. The Lamb Vindaloo was less oily, and had large chunks of lean boneless lamb. I liked that the lamb didn't taste gamey. The Vindaloo sauce was very spicy and flavourful. Both the plain rice and the peas rice were very dry. The peas rice was just plain rice speckled with a few green peas. When the curry sauces were added to the rice, it tasted better, but I didn't like the rice on its own. However, I did enjoy the garlic naan. It was hot and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with the right amount of chewiness. It was garlicky too. Service was ok, but not all that friendly. One of our friends had to ask twice for water. They have 2 pool tables and they are $1 a play, which is pretty good. They also have a jukebox. The owner and chef are Indian and so their specialty is Indian food, but they also serve regular pub food like wraps, burgers and poutine. They also have some fusion items like butter chicken poutine, and tandoori chicken wrap. The restaurant is located in a strip mall and there's lots of free parking.