This location is now a Happy Goat Coffee Company. I don't know if it is because of the location or…read moreif I was paying with cash so I noticed, but my honey cinnamon matcha with oat milk (which is $0.75 extra) was $7.50...seemed absurd. I have paid less in Malibu for my drink of choice. Sorry Glebe...but you're not that extravagant. The matcha wasn't bad, but it also wasn't the creamiest I've ever had. Next time I will walk further to find a local coffee shop.

Morala Specialty Coffee is a good neighbourhood coffee shop to drop by for a coffee and baked good…read morewhen you are in the area. The interior is cozy and homey. The staff is friendly and efficient. This is the first time I tried Happy Goat Coffee and ended up picking up a bag or 2 to go with me. Cappuccino was a little weak but it is nice to support local business.

I love this shop!…read more First off, love the location and atmosphere inside and out. The staff are super friendly and accommodating to your needs. Knowledgeable about what they are advertising, and helpful to customers. Superb service. Their iced coffee was marvellous, one of my favs. Price wasn't too bad either! Went down verrrryyy easy. They use ecofriendly cups which is great, but I'm a little finicky with the paper straw. Nevertheless, it was still very enjoyable.

Hunger pangs + 4hour break between classes = Coffeehouse time…read more Carleton U eateries being what they are, I headed for Bank Street. Bridgehouse is so popular in Ottawa I figured I'd check in. Hadn't in a year. Wi-fi is SLOW and restricted to 1hour access. Like, what? (yelps nearest Starbucks) Hot chocolate is made with milk yet tastes watery. :( No white hot choc available cause they like to keep things "organic". Grrr. When will this trend end. Outdoor seating is restricted to two tables only. Verdict: Not so great especially for hanging out. I RECOMMEND: the chocolatine (choc croissant) EXTRA TIP: To access wireless you have to go to bridgehouse.ca and enter the provided username and password from there. Your browser won't necessarily redirect you from your home page.

This breakfast sandwich is delicious! The staff is nice and there's places to sit. I'll need to try…read moremore of their stuff.

So Amandine Patisserie recently opened up (November 19, 2022) where Le Suq used to be (and…read morepreviously Bella Via Cafe). They sell French pastries. My husband and I stopped by to grab some pastries and overall they were good, but some items I found a bit pricey. I got a croissant ($2.50) and my husband got a chocolate eclair ($5). The croissant was good. It was crispy on the outside and flaky. It was large and I feel reasonably priced. The eclair was also good, but very small in my opinion and I feel it was expensive for what it was. It wasn't too sweet, which I appreciated. The pastry was a bit denser than I'm used to, but it was still good. They had some day-old pastries for 30% off, maybe I should have tried one of those, lol. I did want to try fresh items for a proper review though ;) The man serving us was very welcoming and courteous. He advised us that new products would be coming and they were making Galette des Rois for Christmas (our visit was a few weeks before Christmas). He also let us know that since they are closed on Tuesdays, on Mondays after 4pm all their pastries are 30% off. They had a flan cake there that looked amazing. I might need to pick up a slice ($5 for a good sized piece). On a subsequent visit I tried the Brioche topped with pearl sugar ($4), it was too dense for my liking and on the dry side, in my opinion. I also got a slice of their Raspberry Yule log ($6.50) which was fantastic, but the slice was a little thin. The raspberry mousse was airy, light and full of raspberry flavour and was my favourite part of the cake. They were out of the flan cake, unfortunately. There's some seating inside and they also sell coffee and tea. Street parking only.

A local recommended to try this place for French pastries. The pistachio croissant is a must try…read more A layer of Pistachios flavored cream in between a rectangular croissant with drizzle chocolate icing on top. The almond croissant looks very interesting as well. They offered various pastries along with very delicious desserts as well with hot or cold drinks. They do offer 1-2 price day old pastries as tries or bread. Come early so you can choose the offers.!

The service is slightly slow due to low staffing at the front when getting coffee to go…read more The drink itself though, is good quality. They also have an assortment of biscuits and treats, as well as ready-made frozen food. The restaurant is kept nice and clean and I think it's a great place to get French baked goods + coffee!

I love the atmosphere of this cute little cafe, when they first opened they had a corner for kids,…read morewhich amazing for moms.. then Covid came and all this disappeared! The place is super cute, parking on Westboro not the easiest thing , service I'll be honest not the nicest! I go there so often cause it's next door to my moms apt. I had many issues with their staff, they need to be trained to be kind and nice. Desserts are a hit and Miss but their baked bread and coffee are great!

I was very surprised and impressed with this boulangerie. Mamie Clafoutis is reminiscent of the…read morebetter boulangeries in Paris. Has seating indoors and outside in spring, summer and fall. The first thing you notice is the wide variety of choices in food and pastries. Their Americano is outstanding. I had the pleasure of sampling a few of their sandwiches and pastries and I was never disappointed. The boulangerie is very clean and has a Parisian atmosphere which I really enjoyed. I avoided going at lunch hour on any day; I just dropped in before or after these periods as it was almost impossible to get a table. The staff were very efficient and knew what they were doing. I cannot say enough about this boulangerie. A must visit. Their ground expresso coffee is one of the best that I have tasted and I left with 2 bags. Very well priced. If I could have taken more home I would have. Try the salmon tasting really devious as well as the almond croissant. The everyday breakfast croissant was tasty too. Located in a trendy shopping area. I spent most of my free time hanging out here. Got to practice my French which the staff were happy to help with. My thanks to all of them !!!

Petites Gamines is a really cute bakery on popular Laval St in Gatineau. My husband and I walked…read morethere (from Westboro) as part of our "Adventures in Gatineau" (lol, we rarely venture into Gatineau even though we live right across the bridge in Ottawa, so it's a joke between us that it's an adventure when we go to Gatineau). Anyway, we got a couple of baked goods and overall they were very good. We got an Oreo Brownie ($3.95) and a small Churros donut ($2.95). The brownie was really dense and rich and very chocolatey. It was a bit dry for my tastes, but still enjoyable and it had a potent chocolate flavour. I love strong flavours, so I was a fan. The Churros donut was tiny, but tasty. It had a dollop of dulce de leche in the hole and the texture was cronut-like. It was just really small, and y'all know I'm all about the size, haha. Service was friendly and welcoming. I had a nice chat with the staff member and she told me the owner of the bakery will be opening a Mexican restaurant down the street called Rosalita's. It's scheduled to open summer of 2023. I'll be keeping my eye out for it ;) She also told me all baked goods are made in house. They also sell coffee and teas and Tuesdays through Thursdays they also sell burritos. They have seating inside and a few tables and chairs outside out front as well. Super cute place! I did see any parking lot, so I assume street parking only.

Service was not strong. I tried using my French (I have not lived here long, but totally learning),…read moreand I feel that it was not well received. But the delights in this place were amazing. I think we ate most of the delicacies before taking photos, but I will have to check. We enjoyed donuts that were amazing and some other sweets. This was a cute shop, loved all the things to look at while we were there. It's small, but it's a cute bakery just as other reviewers have said. Take a look, it's worth the visit!

- Yum-yummy breakfast sandwich but can be pricey - Saturday…read moremornings can be busy; you may have to wait a bit to get a seat if you are with more than 2 ppl - try their matcha latte

The crew at Drip House have expanded yet again. This time they've opened a new spot in the Glebe…read more Does anybody remember what was here before? I thought it was the Arrow & Loon Pub but don't recall if it went all the way to the corner of Bank St or not. Anyways, this new spot is pretty spacious and like the other 3 Drip Houses, has a nice vibe. All the Drip Houses seem to have their own and slightly different vibe. This location is the most spacious, feels a little like the Somerset location but spacious like the Parkdale spot. I ordered a coffee and the staff are super friendly. Got my coffee and the staff didn't have the cream out so helped me out a bit. There are a handful of tables inside, a line of window seats that look out to Bank St as well as a large table that looks to seat 8-12 people as well. In the summer there is a patio that is pretty nice. I didn't catch how many seats were out there. Like a couple of the other shops, cool camera gear, lots of plants and good music is always playing. There are 1 or 2 washrooms here. We were here for a few hours to catch up and people watch. There seems to be a lot of regulars already as the staff and some people knew each other by name already. They all seemed like they'd be back soon. I know I'll be back soon.

I was at Pelican Seafood Market and Grill for lunch a couple of Sundays ago, and explored what Blue…read moreHeron Mall had to offer. I was parked by Ichiban Bakery. I have a weakness for bakeries and decided to check it out on a Sunday afternoon. It's a small bakery where it is more concerned about the baked goods that it produces than making the decor aesthetically pleasing! The woman working there was extremely nice. I went with a number of goodies, including the ham and cheese bun, pain au chocolat, a number of lemon treats (lemon tart, and lemon cheesecake and lemon bars), and a pear tart. Yes, I love anything lemony. I asked about the Japanese-style cheesecake. You can get a slice of it for nearly $7, or the whole thing for $20. I decided to pass on it, as everything seemed so small and overpriced to me. She carefully put everything in a box and I cheerfully left the bakery. Here's my take on the baked goods: - The ham and cheese bun was excellent. I had it for breakfast the following morning. It was savoury and delicious. - The pain au chocolat is my favourite pastry in the world. Sadly, the exterior wasn't flaky and light like a croissant. It was far more dense. The chocolate was yummy. - The lemon and lemon cheesecake bars were disappointing. The lemon flavour wasn't tart enough for my liking. The lemon flavour was subtle and barely there. The crust at the bottom was too thick and not enjoyable. The cheesecake part of the lemon cheesecake was creamy, which was the only plus I got out of it. - The pear and lemon tarts were okay. The crust was thinner than the bars, but not that interesting. I liked the pear one more, as the chunks of real fruit were yummy. The lemon one wasn't tart enough for me, either. The woman let me know that this bakery would be closed for Canada Day the following day, but the other location in the Glebe would be open. I was fortunate to pass by the latter the other day and it looked cute from the outside. I will stick to savoury items should I return to this location. Perhaps I'll try a regular croissant and see if I like it. I will steer away from the lemon items. (228)

Ichiban Bakery is a small bakery in Blue Heron Mall. They sell bread (both loaves and buns),…read morecroissants, and dessert squares. No fancy cakes and no trendy macarons. It is unapologetically simple and reminds me of true mom and pop bakeries in small towns. Baked goods are still on the trays they were baked on. You get a cafeteria tray and use the provided tongs to gather what you want, then bring it to the cash register for them to ring it up. There are three tables that seat two people each along the edge of the bakery in case you want to eat your goodies right there. I've only ever had the croissants here. They are huge and only $1.85 each. They are flaky on the outside and a bit doughier and denser on the inside. The squares look good, I might get some in the future, although I am rarely in this neighbourhood. Staff are very nice. Although the name suggests a Japanese bakery, they don't have any Japanese specialties, at least none that were evident to me. I just saw North American items, like butter tarts, lemon squares, etc. Nothing exotic. Don't go expecting mochi, or Japanese cheesecake or anything like that. (Edit 2017-02-20: Apparently, as per their Facebook page, they started selling Japanese Cream Cheese Buns at their Glebe location 825 Bank St. Maybe they will have it at the Blue Heron Mall location too). Lots of free parking. It's in the same plaza as Farm Boy, Colannade Pizza, and Pelican Seafood Market and Grill.