I appreciated my visit to Britannia Coffeeshop because they have a patio where you can sit near…read moreyour bike outside, right near the beginning of the parkway for Ottawa Bike Days. It is a go to place for cyclists. The indoor seating though, is rather uncomfortable for some reason. The service is good, and bonus points for latte art! It is busy for a reason. I went on a Sunday morning and it was packed. Lots of people visiting after spending some time outside which is great.

This is one of my favorite stops in Ottawa. Whether you need Ane ice cream, bakeshop or coffee fix,…read morethey got you covered. High quality ice cream with rotating flavours. Yum. And many spots to sit outside in nice weather. Baked goods are hard to resist. Small but mighty selection. Everything is good! Coffee is reliably well made, and the cozy seating area is great on a cold day. What I love about inside is the low key quirkiness, from old hair salon chairs to snow shoe art, I usually spot something I've never noticed before. They do also have a small light lunch type of menu, and anything I've ordered from that has been tasty. Staff are top notch - well versed on the product, always genuine, and efficient. It's a little gem hidden away in the neighborhood. In summer, parking can be a challenge, and the ice cream line looks daunting. But good things come to those who wait, and the line moves at an efficient pace.

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.

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)

I was at the J.A. Dulude Arena for work so stopped by Morning Owl, which was just down the street,…read moreto pick up lunch to eat at home. Overall it was good, but the sandwich was just a sum of its parts in my opinion and I felt it was something I could have made at home. The scone was good, but a bit too sweet for my liking. I got the Chicken Crunch Wrap ($9.75), which had real pieces of chicken breast, granny smith apples, lettuce, tomatoes and cranberry mayo. Ingredients were fresh, and it was good, but when I eat out I want something I can't easily make at home. I also got a Cheddar and Bacon Scone ($3.25). It was a little flatter than I expected for a scone, but was good. It was just a bit too sweet for my liking for a savoury scone. It had bits of real bacon and real cheddar cheese. They sell Maverick Donuts as well, in addition to their own scones, cookies, muffins and cinnamon buns. They sell sandwiches and also coffee and tea. It's a cute place. I would have enjoyed my sandwich more if it had some oomph or flair to it that would make it special and more exclusive to Morning Owl. 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up. Service was friendly. It's a takeout place only. No place to sit. They have their own parking lot with free parking.

This is a fantastic spot for coffee AND food! Stopped in for a coffee, and was very happy to find a…read morefull coffee menu. I ordered a latte with almond milk and hazelnut. It was very tasty (not overpowering with the sweetness like a lot of other places). I was really happy to see a full grill for made-to-order breakfast and lunch items. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. And I was super intrigued by the lunch menu, with chef special items. I'll be back to try those out for sure. When the weather is nice, they have a patio to hangout. Super happy I stopped in!

Always nice to have a chance to enjoy coffee and a treat. I think this location is the best in…read moreOttawa. Staff is knowledgeable and courteous. Store and restrooms are clean and well stocked. Great signs and attractive displays Coffee is good (be better if they offered Almond Milk for Lattes) They do have Oat milk and Soy The treats are plentiful and varried They offer Granola cereal and great bread Seating is comfortable and plenty I'll be back Today I tried a"Stollen" Excellent Stollen also known as 'Christstollen' is a German pastries. Sweet cake or bread studded with candied fruits and nuts. Bridgehead makes them on site by hand

I love Bridgehead; their coffee, the food, the service - it's spot on! And every location sells…read moretheir bread and pastries at half-price after 5:00 pm. Of all the coffee shops in town, I believe I like Bridgehead food and beverages the best! This location has a unique shape (but what doesn't, at Pinecrest!) - it's sort of a lopsided U-shape; lots of windows with tables snuggled up to get the best of the sunlight. And plenty of seating. It was quiet here this evening, with only 2 other patrons at separate tables. Surely they get busy during the day, even with the competition in easy walking distance - including Ikea!! The staff was friendly and helpful, even suggesting a less sweet maple latte, and recommending the discount pastries. They're open 'till 9:00. I look forward to coming back!

Coffee is always consistent and the specials are often pretty good. Bonus you can bring your dog in!read more

Relaxed atmosphere but the seating wasn't very comfortable and it had an industrial kind of vibe.read more

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

Wow! This was quite the treat! We had a hard time choosing what to eat! It's not cheap here, but…read morevery good food and beverages. As well as all these sweets, they also sell a variety of sandwiches and other things (did I see quiche up there?) I will get a snap shot of the other stuff on the way out. Their coffee is LavAzza (Italian, famous for buying out KickAss coffee from the company's Canadian owners.) I do love a consistently good cup of coffee! It's been seriously years since I've been here. I had forgotten how good it is! The Colonnade community is not in my regular stomping grounds, unless I'm coming up here for beads (Canada Beading Supply), or knitting supplies (Wool Tyme). So today was a bit of a shopping trip for me. I would definitely come back here again, hopefully sooner. So let me know in advance when you want to do a meet up here! ;-)

I introduced my friend to this cafe as he never been here before and he loved the place. The area…read moreis quite busy but that didn't stop us from having to wait too long in line to order. The area is clean as there wasn't any mess on the table or the bathroom. It was hard for us to choose what to order as there was many options to picked. There is different style of pastry, croissant, macaroons, cake, bread, ice or hot drinks and etc.

Cute little cafe with lots of pastries and savoury goods as well. We came here for the drinks and…read morewas a bit overwhelmed with how good the pastries looked (didn't know which one to try!) Ended up getting the pistachio and Dubai chocolate croissant. As for the drinks, we got the matcha and the Hojicha with espresso shots. They serve coffee from Hatch (which is probably one of my favourite back in Toronto). Unfortunately, we didn't get to try the croissants fresh but they were still tasted buttery and flakey. The flavour and sweetness was the right amount (perfect for my Asian tastebuds). The drinks were also really good! It was pretty busy inside but there's plenty of seating (might not be great if you want to chill and study but great for hanging out with friends). Service was good, staff is friendly and our order was made fairly quickly. I would come back and try other things on their menu if I'm ever around the area.

Love this coffee shop. The espresso is very tasty, the flat white is excellent, and the donuts are…read moreto die for. The ambiance is wonderful--it's a relaxing local spot with nothing in common with the big chains. The service is warm and personal, not the rushed "get you out the door" type. I'd recommend this place any time of the day.

Good coffee. Service is warm but room was cold .....sit as…read morefar away as you can from the doorway.