We found RAW Pulp + Grind on Preston Street in Little Italy and stopped in for some raw organic…read morejuice and wifi usage. I wouldn't have known from the exterior that this juice bar and health bowl spot was so spacious inside! They even have a backyard which I'm assuming gets converted into a patio in the warmer weather. There was counter seating in the front of the restaurant and tables near the back in a minimalistic yet colourful place. K ordered the Green Ranger smoothie which turned out to be so delicious! It had spinach, kale, spirulina, mango, pineapple, lemon, dates, almond mylk topped with hemp seeds. It was a rich lush green on colour and so thick. I liked how the server brought out the drinks to us. It was one of the best tasting green smoothies I've had. Because of it was so thick, it was also quite substantial in portion. The hemp seeds were chewy and a good mix to the smoothie. K also got an Espresso. I liked the presentation of it. We spent some time here using their wifi which was fast and reliable according to K. It was definitely a cool casual spot for drinks or an acai bowl for a small group to hang out in or for solo quiet work. I'm glad we stumbled upon this little organic pulp and grind spot!

5 out of 5 ONLY FOR the quality ingredients they use for their freshly squeezed juices…read more BUT their products come at a premium so don't know if this would be affordable / accessible for the broader masses. They offer a number of cleanse choices BUS ... but again it is expensive!

I'm from out of town and came here for breakfast with a friend who is also not from Ottawa. We were…read moreleaving for the airport and wanted something quick and easy, and this place delivered! It's not a very big place, but the Asian lady who works there is super friendly and welcoming. She immediately greeted us when we walked in, whipped up a yummy PB Crunch acaí bowl, and accommodated our craving for an egg croissant sandwich despite her saying her kitchen wasn't open until 11 AM. It's a good, friendly, casual spot to come in and grab a bite to eat, or a coffee to go. 10/10 recommend!

Got a delicious açaí bowl here. Service was quick and friendly from ordering to pick up…read more Got the PB crunch açaí bowl. The mix of açaí, various fruits, peanut butter, chocolate, granola and almond milk make a perfect morning breakfast. Like a parfait on steroids. The açaí was smooth, the fruit were all fresh and sweet, peanut butter and chocolate really mixes well with everything. Granola was also fresh and crunchy with sweet honey flavor. Bowl was pretty big! Price: 15$ for an açaí bowl which isn't cheap but worth it for the quantity and quality of food.

I really loved! really reasonable pricing with great quality ingredients and good sizinfread more

Chosen out of convenience due to it being located within my hotel, I was pleasantly surprised by…read morehow much I enjoyed my two breakfasts at Daly's. When I think back on my work trip to Ottawa, the meal I will remember most fondly is the avocado toast I had here. It was hearty, flavorful, and covered in feta cheese. Scrump! The blueberry oat pancakes were also divine - a very indulgent breakfast served with REAL maple syrup. The service was off-the-charts NICE! The hostess and waiters were smiley and the just the right level of attentive. I felt like a very metropolitan corporate woman as I cracked open my laptop to "get some work done" - but I was seated right up against a window and couldn't resist the distraction of watching the snow fall from the winter sky while sipping cup after cup of hot coffee. Daly's was a delight on every count.

Delicious breakfast spot in the Westin Ottawa. While I frequented the attached coffee shop more…read moreoften, I did stop here for breakfast with a colleague on our last day in Ottawa. Our server was friendly, and she also gave great advice on the menu and portion sizes. I ordered the Eggs Benedict (a staple for me whenever it's on a menu) and it was delicious. It's a pretty big portion, so come hungry! The ambiance is nothing special, though we did get to sit by the window so we had a nice view of the canal. Prices also seemed reasonable for a hotel breakfast spot. There's nothing special about this place necessarily, but it is a great breakfast spot if you're staying at the hotel!

My favorite bubble tea shop in Ottawa!…read more Just be warned that their "regular sweet" is less sweet than most other bubble tea shops (coming from a 100% sweetness girly). Their food is so good! I tried the sushi next door (in the same shop) and it was decent, but the food at Pomelo Hat is very yummy! The pokè bowl with the sesame sauce is amazing! The dumplings were okay but the siu mai was so good! Can't wait to try their sandwiches next. Try to take a picture of all their promotions so you can get a good deal. One of the current ones is 10% off if you order online for pick up. The guy that is always working when I go is so super nice. I was alone at lunchtime and this couple took up the seating area so I just stood waiting for my food. He comes from the back and grabs me a chair to sit on while I waited. So kind!

My friend brought me to Pomelo Hat for bubble tea. She knew that I'd like a bubble tea joint that…read morewas exclusively local to Ottawa. This place has the most fascinating mixture of items on the menu to order from. It offers bubble tea. You can also get dim sum, which includes dumplings, har gow, siu mai, steamed custard buns, and spring rolls. In other words, it caters to folks like me who crave all these items all the time. The menu also offers sushi rice bowls. I don't know if it's exclusively Pomelo Hat offerings or if it's under Kiramaki's menu. Kiramaki Sushi shares the same space with Pomelo Hat. This store truly has everything I want and love. It's awesome. Here's the best part. Pomelo Hat has sparkling butterfly pea spritzer. OMG! I absolutely love drinks with bubbles. I didn't have to look any further. I got the tropical sunset butterfly pea sparkling spritzer with coconut jelly. Starbucks, eat your heart out with that drink name! My drink came in one size: large. I got it with less ice and no sugar (it's called minimal sweet here). My friend was kind to take me here, so the least that I could do was get the tab on her bubble tea. She chose a regular strawberry green tea QQ. She could have ordered every topping available on the menu, but she had composure and didn't break my bank. It's funny. I was so into taking photos of my drink with the various plant backdrops at this place that I completely forgot about my bag that I had left here. Oops! Luckily, we were only a few blocks away and nobody wanted my stuff. Technically, we dropped by twice this day. There is bar seating by the window. It's a fairly small space that it's more of a fetch-and-go place. We continued taking photos of our drinks outside. We then walked, sat, and chatted. My drink was so good. It was bubbly and cheerful. It had a cantaloupe base with a subtle sweetness to it. The coconut jelly provided a nice chewy contrast. My drink was so good and perfect on a hot summer day. My friend enjoyed her drink. With QQ drinks, they come with tapioca and your choice of any jelly. I thought that the flexibility was nice. We tend to take our bubble tea the same way, so she went no sugar and less ice, too. I never got around to coming back to try the dim sum. I had been craving dumplings during my vacation and other establishments that I had frequented satisfied that ongoing want. I'll need to come back here and give its all-day dim sum menu a try. This place is on Fantuan. I hope it still is when I come back for more. I loved my bubble tea. I have the lychee rose lemonade sparkling butterfly pea spritzer left to try before I branch into the non-sparkling teas. (264)

This is a small little restaurant that you might accidentally walk by when you're on bank street!…read moreBut if you pass by, I recommend stopping in for a bowl of deliciousness. If you're a fan of sushi, you'll probably end up being a fan of this as well. I went with some friends and we each picked up our own bowls. They're fairly generous with their servings, but I do warn that they are slightly on the more expensive side. They have vegan and gluten free options, so it's a great alternative for everyone. If you're looking for a healthier option this new years, I highly suggest coming by Paradise Poke! :)

Service was great, fun decor, very delicious tastes; however, I give it 3 stars because of its…read moreportions. I went for lunch with a friend and it was super packed! They worked through the line quite quickly but there's not a lot of room to sit for to their seats being right where the line is with the exception of those at the window. For the price of the poke bowl (I did the make your own), it lacked protein and they lacked generosity when it came to toppings. The presentation was nice but I felt very limited in the amount of toppings I could have in my bowl as well as they were stingy. For example, I wanted daikon & she counted 4 pieces for my bowl! Lots of rice so it'll fill you up. Unsure whether I'll come back since it was very delicious but slightly over priced..

The place is nicely decorated. It smells of fresh fruits and vegetables too…read more The smoothies and juices are well priced. I have no doubt quality ingredients went in their making though. Everything is listed on the menu. We also had a chocolate/mango/banana/oatmeal/coconut/açai bowl named Mt Chocula. It was very fresh and tasty. They also have salad type bowls that also looked appetizing. Overall, a nice addition to the Westboro hood.

Usually love to treat myself to these Açai bowls from Raw, but today was sadly disappointed. The…read morecoconut chips were so stale it ruined the taste of the bowl. I shally go to the one on Preston and they are a bit more generous with the fruits. Will be back at the Preston location.

great smoothies and sandwiches with great service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…read more Will be back next week for sure

Stopped by here after a workout at the Goodlife inside the mall. Picked up a Ripped Berry (24g…read moreprotein) and added two extra scoops of protein for $1.50 each. Assuming they used regular sized scoops, thats decent as most scoops (I use Gold standard whey at home) end up being $0.99-1.57 per scoop depending on the size you buy. Keep in mind the HST though. Its definetly a bit pricey for the drink alone, $7.00 for 710ml + HST. Taste wise its quite good even with all the extra protein scoops. Customer service was nice, they even joked about the amount of protein i was getting. Waited about 3 minutes for my drink. Overall, standard booster juice stuff! Service: 5/5 Price: 3/5 Location: 5/5 Taste: 4/5 Would i return? Yes

This is definitely my treat is does run on the more expensive side. About little more than 20$ (for…read moretwo piece) I discovered this spot last year and have been again and again. They always have new cake to try out. Some seem to be all year around. Gluten free option as well as vegan. This time I tried the apple pecan and the white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake. My boyfriend told me I would be alone to eat that apple one. Surprise surprise I had to share. Very, fun date if you like a sweet treat.

1 star for treatment…read more I used to go this place, celebrated birthdays & friends' reunions when their location was on Clarence and then on York St. Those time, they had friendly & welcoming staff. But, when I got hit on the hand by the metal pole of their flying patio umbrella (not bolted down or affixed to their patio table), I was dismissed ('there's nothing wrong with your hand') & told to just google their information because they don't have a business card, there's no manager or person in charge on the premises yet there were 3 women from the café who avoided my request for contact information. They did offer ice in a bag BUT only after much insisting that I'd like to speak to someone in charge of the café. Again, I was dismissed and told that there's no responsibility to be had because it was an accident and that I should leave the premises because I was causing a scene since I ended up crying because my hand was hurting. The security camera of the Byward Market building across the street caught the whole hit incident (June 16).

Came here on family trip. I was born in Shanghai and grew up in NYC. These wonton are authentic…read moreShanghai wontons, though the Chinese owners did not appear to speak Shanghainese. It was the highlight of our 2 days in Ottawa lol. AC is limited in summertime so be ready to sweat a bit if you get the wonton soup.

I dunno why I don't come more often. I had the same sherpherd's purse and pork wontons in soup and…read morealso had the pork wonton in peanut sauce. So fresh and tasty. You order at the counter and they bring you the food at the table. The wontons are piping hot. Vinegar, sriracha, soy sauce and hot oil is on each table for self serve. The decor is the same minimalist one as when it opened. They seem to have opened up the back room. If this keeps the price down, it's fine with me.