I absolutely love this smoothie bar. A lot of smoothie bars typically use unhealthy juices as their…read morebase and I usually discover this after ordering my drink. This store has a few tables, has beautiful local artwork posted on the walls, offers a 10% discount on your first visit, and uses healthy bases with real fruit. I was also really excited to discover that they had a vegan pea protein powder free of artificial sweeteners, which I could add to my drink. We ordered two drinks and were really happy with what we received. THE DRINKS: Ginger Snap - My fiancé ordered the ginger snap without spinach and he really enjoyed his drink. It featured apples, banana, mango and ginger and it was full of flavour. It was sweet and tart and definitely a must try! Drunken Monkey with spinach: - I ordered the Drunken Monkey with vegan protein powder and spinach. I found my drink lacked a bit of flavour (they scoop the fruit into the cup before blending and a big chunk of fruit created a big air hole, which I think is the reason my drink lacked flavour) but I was really happy with the whole ingredients used and the added protein powder. The service was a little slow but the employee was really nice and I enjoyed looking at the artwork on the walls. Would We Return? Absolutely because I like the clean ingredients used and the ability to add protein to my drink.

If you are looking for a light and refreshing drink to get then this is the place to go! I love how…read moretheir smoothies are not too sweet. The smoothies are just the perfect level of sweetness. Also, everything is real fruits which I am a fan of. Not to mention, the workers are so friendly and nice. They have other quick and healthy food options as well!

TL;DR/The Short Version: Cute little Korean shop selling…read morepancakes and rice/noodle bowls. Outdoor seating or takeout only. The Long Version: Korean Mother's Meals started off as a kiosk at Farmers' Markets. I tried their Walnut Hotteok at the Orleans Farmers' Market, so when I saw that they opened a permanent brick and mortar shop not too far from my house, I was excited to try more of their offerings. I stopped by with my husband and we shared a Buldak Cheese Dupbap ($20.95). It's essentially a spicy chicken rice bowl with vegetables and melted cheese. It was delicious and had a spicy kick. It was also very garlicky with big slices of garlic cloves. The bowl also had kimchi in it. The cheese gave a decent cheese pull, lol. And overall the bowl was delicious, albeit a bit too wet and saucy for my liking. Service was excellent. Very courteous and attentive. We ate at one of the outdoor tables. Review #124 (2025)

My Fiancee and I went to this wonderful delicious restaurant called Pure Kitchen on Elgin.The. Food…read morewas delicious and the ambience was Beautiful. The waitresses we had were Angelina and Bridget. Besides being beautiful people they were polite courteous and professional.The food was was quickly served and the price was affordable.We highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Ottawa, Canada....

This Pure Kitchen location on Elgin Street was their second location (they have 5 altogether now)…read more It opened in June 2016 where Maxwell's Bistro and Club used to be. It's fairly big inside, with a mix of tables (some round, some rectangular), booths and bar seating. The front windows open completely, and in the summer months they open it up, so you can sit inside, but still get some fresh air. Admittedly, I've only ever gotten takeout here. They have a fridge where you can grab stuff to go. They also have a freezer where you can grab frozen stuff to cook at home. It's a vegetarian restaurant. They have mostly wraps, sandwiches and salads. They have lots of cold pressed juices as well. All their menu items have inspirational names like Transformed, Energized, Renewed, etc. I've had most of their wraps, sandwiches and juices and everything is good (except for one juice that had parsley in it, which I thought it was gross, but everything else has been good). Some items are sometimes too salty for my tastes, but sometimes not. I guess it depends on who's making it, lol. My favourite salad is the Transformed Kale Caesar salad. My favourite wrap is the Blissful Burrito. My favourite juice is the Electrify (beet, pineapple, cucumber, apple, lemon and ginger). I love that after eating their food I feel full, but not bloated and gross, lol. Definitely recommend for vegetarian food. It's a bit pricey though. Expect to pay $15+ for a salad/wrap and a 16 oz juice is $10+. Street parking only.

This is a takeout restaurant in the Agora that specializes in serving smoothie bowls made with Acai…read moreberries. This is the only restaurant that sells this type of product that I'm aware of in this region. They come in 4 sizes. We ordered the largest format which came to $17.99. The quality is good. The fruit toppings are fresh. Indoor seating is available. Not much for me to complain about.

Honestly, one of the best açaí bowls I've ever had in Canada. The açaí is creamy, flavorful, and…read moretastes truly authentic. The toppings selection is amazing -- fresh fruits, granola, coconut, peanut butter, Nutella, and so many other options that let you fully customize your bowl. Their smoothies are fantastic as well, with plenty of dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options. Everything tastes fresh and natural, not overly sweet like many places. I also highly recommend their Brazilian snacks: coxinha, pão de queijo, pastel, and codfish cakes -- all delicious and freshly prepared. And don't skip the coffee: rich, strong, and full of flavor, just like real Brazilian coffee. Amazing service, friendly staff, and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Just one word... wowwwww!!! This is real vegan food and a lot of good choice!! I was so impressed…read moreby the quality of the veggies. They need to open a place like that in Montreal.

Buffet style, but the weight and really good vegetarian food and I love that they show the…read moreallergens on the labels. Often a lineup, but the line moves quickly. Take out too.

When my friend and I walked in to get some work done, the staff were automatically welcoming; it is…read moreevident that the staff care about good service. The food itself was amazing, and contained lots of healthy microgreens. This place is great for those that care about their health and want high quality service.

I am not sure if I was hungry if the food was actually good the experience was fantastic. They took…read moretime to make the dish and it felt very fresh and tasty! The restaurant is in a cute area in Ottawa downtown. Highly recommend this for vegetarians!

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!

The Short Version: Local juice shop with several locations…read morethroughout Ottawa. Their double fudge brownie, although pretty basic, is reasonably priced at just $2. The Long Version: I've been to several locations of Juice Dudez and their fruit smoothies are pretty legit, albeit expensive. This particular location is in the Byward Market and close to my current workplace. I went back to my desk after lunch recently and saw that my lovely coworker got me a little treat from our nearby Juice Dudez. It was their double fudge chocolate brownie ($2). How sweet is that?!? I'm so lucky to work with such great people! The brownie was moist and chocolatey. I enjoyed it. It wasn't a fancy brownie, pretty basic, but good for what it was. And in an time where some cafes charge $6+ for a brownie, the ones at Juice Dudez are pretty reasonably priced. My coworker said hers had a bit of a strange aftertaste, but mine tasted fine to me, lol. They also sell waffles and chocolates, in addition to juices and smoothies. Street parking only. Review #75 (2026)

Great place for a fruit smoothie. I had the "5 Egyptian mango " smoothie. I didn't know there are…read morefive types of Egyptian mangos but they tasted great! The guys working are very friendly.