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.

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.

WHAT A LITTLE JEWEL TO DISCOVER! And very Gluten-free and…read morevegan friendly!!! Oh and dog friendly #welove So went there with a friend who was very thoughtful of my intolerances. They have this amazing selection of oat bowls...it is oat paradise! My friend took something with peaches and I did with the blueberries without lemon curd. They replaced it with a raspberry coulis. Anyway, felt perfectly full as we left and truly if I were to live in that neighbourhood, it would be my to go to place!

Listen. If you haven't tried savory oatmeal, you need to…read more After a life of eating oatmeal exclusively with some sort of sweetener added (brown sugar, agave, honey, maple syrup), I decided to give savory oatmeal a try at Oat Couture Oatmeal Cafe. I ordered their Atlas bowl which consists of oats, a savory pool of peanut butter on top, and chia seeds sprinkled around the perimeter. It was amazing. Savory oatmeal is the jam. I'm full steam ahead and never looking back. The peanut butter stirred in beautifully and the chia seeds added a nice little crunch. It was delicious. For my beverage, I got their salted caramel latte which was also delicious. Their espresso is rich and smooth and for a flavored latte, it wasn't overly sweet. Delish! Would definitely stop here again on my next trip to Ottawa! Get to it!

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.

Dao is a great place to stop in and grab some baked goods. It is on the pricier side but I think…read moreit's worth checking out if you're in the area. Plus, their croissants are big in size and are great for sharing. Their place is beautifully decorated with lots of seating. The workers were kind and friendly. We ordered the Croissant au Pistachio Rose and the Dubai Chocolate Croissant. Both had the perfect amount of flakiness and softness. The Dubai Chocolate was decadent while the Pistachio Rose was nutty with a delicate taste of floral.

Excellent food and very reasonable prices, I definitely recommend!…read more The seating area is a little small so make sure to come in early but it is all worth it. Excellent location in Little Italy. Service is amazing and very fast. I will definitely be back!

Cute spot of a date , I like to go there from time if I want a simple tasty meal! The sandwiches…read moreare all delicious

Sofia Vintage Motor Café was a fun stop on a nice fall day. Had a great cup of coffee while sitting…read morein a super soft and comfortable leather chair. Friendly staff at the counter. And surrounded by some of the greatest classic cars you are likely to find yourself around. I look forward to returning with my classic MB come next summer.

We came here last weekend (the first weekend after they opened) it was packed, and a long lineup…read more Brought my little son who was disappointed that most cars were covered. (Not sure if I'm the future they will uncover them) I felts bad for the barista who was working hard to get all ordered done but unfortunately my coffee was luke warm and not hot the way I prefer it. Also I suggest they add regular hot chocolate to their menu not only spicy Mexican one :) Will try to revisit in the future maybe things will get better

Great Place Awesome Gelato…read more Service is great. Friendly staff. Very clean restaurant. Love the atmosphere!!!

Personally, Stella Luna is a bit overrated for me. The hype just isn't matching the price point,…read moreand I expected a lot more considering their reputation. I tried the chocolate cake and the icing just didn't hit the way it should've for a shop that's so well-known, it looked great but the flavour wasn't what I was hoping for. I also tried their cannoli. It wasn't bad at all, but there's definitely room for improvement. The filling was decent, but I found myself wanting a bit more richness and that classic creamy punch you usually get from a great cannoli. The shell had a nice crunch, but overall it just didn't wow me the way I expected. The place itself is cute and the display looks amazing, but for the price, I thought the desserts would stand out more. I'd maybe give it another chance, but it wasn't the mind-blowing experience everyone talks about.

The barista staff were nice and tried their best to accommodate our high tea experience despite how…read morebusy the cafe was. However, the food was absolutely terrible. Nothing stood out, everything tasted super cheap and for an "award winning cafe" I was extremely disappointed. Even the drinks weren't very good. Overall not worth the price.

TL;DR: Beautiful bakery in Old Ottawa East. Rich buttery croissants. A bit pricey for my budget…read more($7.90 for an almond croissant) but tasty. I dropped by Tartelette Bakery with my mom because I heard they have great croissants and my mom loves croissants. We got an almond croissant for us to share ($7.90). It was so rich, buttery and flakey. Very tasty. It had almond filling inside and I liked that it was a tiny bit runny and almost custard-like as opposed to the hard marzipan that is in many almond croissants. I found the price high for my budget, so definitely just an occasional splurge for me. It was a good size though. Bigger than at most other bakeries. Service was courteous. The cafe is pretty inside and they have some seating outside too. I came back on a subsequent visit and had their Pistachio Tart. Very rich and delicious. Same assessment as the Almond Croissant, lol. Street parking only. (138)

Looking for an eclectic little nook with stacks of books, great coffee and a varied customer base?…read moreHere it is! Definitely a spot for book lovers visiting the area.

I stopped here one afternoon looking to kill some time between work and night class. There was…read moreample seating and really cute ambiance. Black squirrel is a used (with some new) and very carefully curated bookstore with two levels of exploring to do. At the front of the shop is an espresso bar that offers lots of tasty treats and alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. I got a oat milk cappuccino and a small chocolate mint cookie. The cookie was only 1$ and so tasty, like an elevated and adult girl guide cookie!! Excellent prices and kind service. This will be my new go to when I have some time in Ottawa South.