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.

Came here while waiting for a table at Wilf & Ada's they actually suggested we grab a coffee nearby…read moreduring the ~15 min wait. Timing worked out perfectly because by the time we ordered and got the coffee, we got the call to head back. There are a couple small tables outside which is nice on a good day. I didn't really check out the inside, but it looked like a cute spot. My boyfriend enjoyed his coffee, no complaints. I tried to order a hot chocolate but they didn't have the syrup, so I didn't end up getting anything. Still seems like a nice little café for a quick stop, especially if you're waiting nearby.

Expensive and poor seating in the non-summer months but you can't deny that the drinks are…read moreabsolutely fantastic. They always knock it out of the park. Lively and fun with friendly staff and new specialty drinks every season. Clearly very involved in community organizing and a great place to stop by, even if it's packed every weekend lol

Great food, the owner and the staff are really nice. I never heard of this place before but Yelp…read morerecommended it to me and I loved it. Great ambiance. I will be back!

This cute little place does not look like much, and it is in a neighborhood a bit off the beaten…read morepath. It's on a cute street that is well worth the walk, and parking was tight... literally. I had to wait for cars to pass to get out of my car. There is just not much room on this street. The cafe is cute, I got a latte and some treats. The Whoppie pie cookie was so good as was my coffee. They said that when the weather is better there is seating outside. There was not seating inside. They did have some savories as well, which I would love to go back and try.

On a recent visit to Ottawa, on the recommendation of the concierge at my downtown hotel, I walked…read moremore than a mile more than once to enjoy the world class coffee experience at Little Victories! I'm a coffee geek and this place did not disappoint! Not only was service and beverage quality great, but last time I was there, my barista shared the narrowest of details in the crafting of my pour-over! On my return, I've enjoyed the perfectly roasted beans I purchased there and done a respectable job of making an above average pour over in my home! Little Victories will always be at the top of my list when in Ottawa!

No wifi as another reviewer stated, but great vibes and great coffee for sure. Service was great, I…read moreappreciated the barista warning us that the run club would be coming back soon in case we wanted to get our orders to go instead lol. My boyfriend picked up some beans too which he really liked once we got back home!

Since 2020 I have been ordering a large cup of coffee every 2 weeks at BLAIR Station. On my way to…read morework. The space the employees work in is tidy, clean and organized. Their coffee and treats is truly tasty and the service is prompt.

I loved the coffee here and the service. I recommend this place , and the ambiance has a positive…read moreenergy

This is clearly a high quality coffee shop! When I walked in there was a long line, but the latte…read morewas worth the wait. At first I was surprised at how there were no flavour shops, but the high quality coffee/espresso they use made up for it; none was needed! Bonus points for the beautiful latte art

TL;DR/The Short Version: Independent coffee shop in…read moreWestboro. Minimalist interior. Good selection of baked goods and they also sell coffee, lol ;) The Long Version: The Bower Coffee Company opened up about a year ago in the summer of 2024. Usually I like trying out new businesses that open up in my neighbourhood, but admittedly I'm not a coffee connoisseur. I doubt I'd be able to tell the difference between a $50 cup of Kopi Luwak and a cup of Folgers instant coffee, lol. So coffee shops don't really excite me. However, I recently learned that Bower Coffee Company sells baked goods from a business called Adam Bakes. I've been wanting to try treats from Adam Bakes for a while now, but they are only open on Saturdays 8am-12pm and not in my neighbourhood, so their limited hours have prevented me from trying them. I didn't realize that they also sold their baked goods to other businesses for resale, so when I discovered this, I planned a little coffee date for my husband and I at The Bower Coffee Company :) I chose a Cinnamon Swirl Blondie from Adam Bakes ($4.85) and my husband chose a Peanut, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip cookie from Art-Is-In Bakery ($5.25) and we got a regular 12 oz coffee ($3.25). The coffee tasted like any other coffee to me (unsurprising, lol). My husband is more of a coffee connoisseur than I am and his comment was it was a bit too watery, but otherwise ok. I loved the Blondie. It was rich and I think there's cheesecake swirled into it because it had creamy bits to it. It had a potent cinnamon flavour. I really enjoyed it and so did the hubster. I ended up hauling my butt out to Adam Bakes the following Saturday morning to try their other offerings, which weren't available at Bower Coffee. Adam Bakes will get its own review. I noticed that the prices are cheaper buying directly from Adam Bakes than at Bower Coffee, but I guess that's not surprising. The cookie was unremarkable in my opinion, but the hubby enjoyed it. It had whole peanuts in it as well as peanut butter and chocolate chips. It was soft and chewy, and the whole peanuts gave it the occasional crunch. Service at Bower Coffee was great. The barista asked me for the Blondie if I wanted a centre piece or an edge piece. I know some people like the crispiness of edge pieces, but I prefer the softness of centre pieces, so I was happy to be asked. The decor is clean lines minimalist. It's not a huge space, but has a decent amount of tables. It was bustling on a Sunday morning. Overall, a nice place for a coffee date, albeit a bit pricey in my opinion, but I get it, everything is expensive these days :/ We walked there, but it's street parking only for those coming by car. Review #133 (2025)

Biscottis and cookies are Fabulous. Coffee is on point…read more Swift staff and superb place with indoor and outdoor sitting. I will definitely go back

Planet Coffee is a cute cafe by the Clarendon Lanes Courtyard. The inside is nice but I love the…read moreoutdoor seating along Clarendon Lane. Note that the address is on York St but the store does not front onto the street, you have to go down Clarendon Lane to see it. I've had several baked goods from Planet Coffee and overall they are good. I've had their vegan brownie (a bit on the dry side), chocolate crunch cookie (delicious) and carrot cake (pretty good). Service is friendly and quick. Street parking or paid parkade parking only.

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!