The food and coffee I ordered was good, though the felafel was premade and reheated for me…read more Service was prompt. Coffee was tasty! Large space in a stand alone building, it's bright inside. It gets loud in here over lunch. Overall, it was good. Although it was not cheap; 2 of us: 2 sandwiches, 1 soup, and 2 coffees came to $40.00. Convenient and fast.

It's been said that you can't rush art. We've gotten so used…read moreto getting our beverage quickly, that we've forgotten how much time, effort, and skill it takes for a barista to do their thing. My cortado was art in a cup. The cheesecake was the perfect accompaniment.

Large display counters offer wonderful looking sandwiches, fantastic baked goods and a variety of…read moresnacks Biggest decision was what to try Turkey and Cheddar was my choice Delicious Dessert to be painfully to choose Service was helpful and courteous Ambience is casual but comfy Coffee was good Clean environment with reasonable background music Must return

The best time to arrive is before lunch at 11:30…read more Inside the ambiance gives you a cozy feeling with tables and chairs in a medium sized space. Employees work in a fast past environment serving customers food, drinks and treats. My mother and I stop in for lunch both of us enjoy going every 6 months.

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.

Amazing food! GREAT PEOPLE that own the business. Food is always fresh and made right to order. I…read morerecommend this hidden jem to anyone in the area. You will be pleasantly surprised.. two enthusiastic thumbs WAY UP!

Looking for an eclectic little nook with stacks of books, great coffee and a varied customer base?…read moreHere it is! Definitely a spot for book lovers visiting the area.

I stopped here one afternoon looking to kill some time between work and night class. There was…read moreample seating and really cute ambiance. Black squirrel is a used (with some new) and very carefully curated bookstore with two levels of exploring to do. At the front of the shop is an espresso bar that offers lots of tasty treats and alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. I got a oat milk cappuccino and a small chocolate mint cookie. The cookie was only 1$ and so tasty, like an elevated and adult girl guide cookie!! Excellent prices and kind service. This will be my new go to when I have some time in Ottawa South.

Unique interior set up. Nice staff, quick service and good coffee. The place is clean and love…read morethose wooden tables and chairs.

The Short Version: Popular hipstery cafe that's co-located…read morewith a bicycle shop that sells bikes, bike accessories and fixes bikes. I found the decaf Americano had too sour an aftertaste for me, but the orange chocolate chip cookie was good. The Long Version: I've heard of the Ottawa Bike Cafe and have been meaning to try it for some time now and have finally gotten around to it. My husband and I were on one of our "food and drink weekend adventures" where we go to a bunch of places that are new-to-us and get a little something to share at each place. Like a food crawl, lol. Anyway the Ottawa Bike Cafe was one of our stops. We got a medium decaf Americano ($3.70) and an Orange Chocolate Chip Cookie ($4). My husband liked the coffee and he rated it 4/5. He's more of a coffee connoisseur than I am, so his assessment on coffee is likely more trustworthy than mine, lol. I found the coffee bitter with too much of a sour aftertaste, but I'm one of those people who like flavoured syrup in my coffee (whereas my husband thinks flavoured coffee is gross and drinks his coffee black. We got the coffee black by the way). I enjoyed the Orange Chocolate Chip Cookie, although I only had a few small bites as the hubby ate most of it, haha. I liked that the orange flavour was noticeable. It was a nice twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie. It was a bit too buttery for my preference and a tad too crumbly, but otherwise a pretty good cookie. Service was pleasant. The place was packed. Decor and ambiance I would describe as hipster cool. If you like popular places that are bustling, this is the place to be. I personally like quieter places with fewer people (although sadly this usually means that places I like don't always stick around). Our visit was in March. I imagine that this place is even busier in the summer. It's on the stretch of Sparks Street that is pedestrian only, so great for people watching if you sit by the window or on the patio during the warmer months when they have outdoor seating. Street parking only. Review #54 (2026)

WHAT A LITTLE JEWEL TO DISCOVER! And very Gluten-free and…read morevegan friendly!!! Oh and dog friendly #welove So went there with a friend who was very thoughtful of my intolerances. They have this amazing selection of oat bowls...it is oat paradise! My friend took something with peaches and I did with the blueberries without lemon curd. They replaced it with a raspberry coulis. Anyway, felt perfectly full as we left and truly if I were to live in that neighbourhood, it would be my to go to place!

Listen. If you haven't tried savory oatmeal, you need to…read more After a life of eating oatmeal exclusively with some sort of sweetener added (brown sugar, agave, honey, maple syrup), I decided to give savory oatmeal a try at Oat Couture Oatmeal Cafe. I ordered their Atlas bowl which consists of oats, a savory pool of peanut butter on top, and chia seeds sprinkled around the perimeter. It was amazing. Savory oatmeal is the jam. I'm full steam ahead and never looking back. The peanut butter stirred in beautifully and the chia seeds added a nice little crunch. It was delicious. For my beverage, I got their salted caramel latte which was also delicious. Their espresso is rich and smooth and for a flavored latte, it wasn't overly sweet. Delish! Would definitely stop here again on my next trip to Ottawa! Get to it!

Excellent food and very reasonable prices, I definitely recommend!…read more The seating area is a little small so make sure to come in early but it is all worth it. Excellent location in Little Italy. Service is amazing and very fast. I will definitely be back!

Cute spot of a date , I like to go there from time if I want a simple tasty meal! The sandwiches…read moreare all delicious

The barista staff were nice and tried their best to accommodate our high tea experience despite how…read morebusy the cafe was. However, the food was absolutely terrible. Nothing stood out, everything tasted super cheap and for an "award winning cafe" I was extremely disappointed. Even the drinks weren't very good. Overall not worth the price.

TL;DR: Beautiful bakery in Old Ottawa East. Rich buttery croissants. A bit pricey for my budget…read more($7.90 for an almond croissant) but tasty. I dropped by Tartelette Bakery with my mom because I heard they have great croissants and my mom loves croissants. We got an almond croissant for us to share ($7.90). It was so rich, buttery and flakey. Very tasty. It had almond filling inside and I liked that it was a tiny bit runny and almost custard-like as opposed to the hard marzipan that is in many almond croissants. I found the price high for my budget, so definitely just an occasional splurge for me. It was a good size though. Bigger than at most other bakeries. Service was courteous. The cafe is pretty inside and they have some seating outside too. I came back on a subsequent visit and had their Pistachio Tart. Very rich and delicious. Same assessment as the Almond Croissant, lol. Street parking only. (138)

Great Place Awesome Gelato…read more Service is great. Friendly staff. Very clean restaurant. Love the atmosphere!!!

Personally, Stella Luna is a bit overrated for me. The hype just isn't matching the price point,…read moreand I expected a lot more considering their reputation. I tried the chocolate cake and the icing just didn't hit the way it should've for a shop that's so well-known, it looked great but the flavour wasn't what I was hoping for. I also tried their cannoli. It wasn't bad at all, but there's definitely room for improvement. The filling was decent, but I found myself wanting a bit more richness and that classic creamy punch you usually get from a great cannoli. The shell had a nice crunch, but overall it just didn't wow me the way I expected. The place itself is cute and the display looks amazing, but for the price, I thought the desserts would stand out more. I'd maybe give it another chance, but it wasn't the mind-blowing experience everyone talks about.