Discontinued & Cie is a great local coffee shop, pastry shop and café where locals and tourists…read moregather. When I was there with friends they were rather busy, so it took a while to get our order (order and pick up at the counter). It had been a long day and Fall weather had started, so I opted for a hot chocolate. We had already had dinner, so we just ordered pastries to accompany our hot chocolate or coffee. I enjoyed mine as did my friends. The ambience is very casual, a little bohemian, and comfortable. Most people spoke French, but the ladies at the counter were bilingual and gracious. This is the kind of place to hang out with good friends and have conversation. Totally a positive experience despite the delay in receiving our orders.

Pooh and I decided to come here for breakfast, this morning…read more To start I had an almond milk latté and Pooh had a cappuccino. Pooh enjoyed his cappuccino;however, my latté had lots of foam on top which I had asked not to have plus it wasn't very hot. For our meal both of us ordered a breakfast pizza (pizza déjeuner) The service for the coffee was quick but for the meal it took awhile. The pizzas were delicious! The crust was tender and the poached egg on top added to the deliciousness of the meal The atmosphere is very casual like a café Except for the wait the breakfast was great

Lovely staff, simple good crepes we tried their cinnamon and sugar and their cheese one . My mom is…read morepicky about crepes but she loved how thin they are. I really liked their packaging too! We got tempted and bought the Madeline and Sablè they were delicious.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Little takeout joint that sells…read moresweet and savoury crepes, choux pastries and other French sweets. Crepes were tasty. The Longer Version: Le Petit Paris just opened up September 2024. It's very hidden and I would have never just stumbled upon it, especially considering I'm rarely out in Kanata these days. Luckily I'm a weirdo and one of the things I like to do is poke around on Google Maps zooming in randomly on areas in and around Ottawa looking for new businesses to check out. That's how I found Le Petit Paris. It's tucked in behind a bunch of businesses and is not visible from the street. Fortunately the directions on Google Maps lead me there correctly. They are currently takeout only. The space is very small and there is absolutely no place to sit down and eat there. I got the Parisienne Crepe ($10.90) which contained ham, cheese and mushrooms. The crepe was made fresh. However, they use frozen mushrooms, which they microwaved (in the plastic bag it was packaged in, their space is open so I saw this). I get it, they're new and are still working out how much supply they need, but I feel fresh mushrooms would be better. Also, I'm not a fan of microwaving plastics for health reasons. I also think this crepe would taste better with some fresh spinach. Nonetheless, the crepe was tasty. The crepe itself was soft and had the right amount of chew. The ham was nice and smokey and the cheese provided a nice cheese pull ;) The crepe maker, Nene, was lovely. We had a nice conversation, en français, since she told me she was more comfortable in French. The man at the cash register (I think his name was Guy, because that's what was printed on the back of his shirt, lol) was equally nice and told me about their business and products. He was fluently bilingual, so I spoke in English with him ;) Their choux pastries looked good, but it was the end of the day, so they had limited selection left. I'll need to return earlier in the day to try these. There's free parking available in the lot that's shared with neighbouring businesses. I have a soft spot for small locally-owned independent businesses. I hope they do well and can relocate to a more visible/less tucked away location and maybe even have some seating for dining in, in the future. With more business, hopefully they can use fresh ingredients instead of frozen. Review #37 (2025)

This location is now a Happy Goat Coffee Company. I don't know if it is because of the location or…read moreif I was paying with cash so I noticed, but my honey cinnamon matcha with oat milk (which is $0.75 extra) was $7.50...seemed absurd. I have paid less in Malibu for my drink of choice. Sorry Glebe...but you're not that extravagant. The matcha wasn't bad, but it also wasn't the creamiest I've ever had. Next time I will walk further to find a local coffee shop.

Morala Specialty Coffee is a good neighbourhood coffee shop to drop by for a coffee and baked good…read morewhen you are in the area. The interior is cozy and homey. The staff is friendly and efficient. This is the first time I tried Happy Goat Coffee and ended up picking up a bag or 2 to go with me. Cappuccino was a little weak but it is nice to support local business.

If you're going to a patisserie, you're not counting calories or going gluten free. You're looking…read morefor light, flaky, delicious pastries, you're looking for lots of butter, and chocolate and sugar. You'l find all that and more at Mamie Clafoutis. They've done a great job of pivoting to COVID, with well-defined lanes for customers to enter and exist, well separated indoor seating and tables and umbrellas outside to dine on a croissant and sip on an espresso.

I love the atmosphere of this cute little cafe, when they first opened they had a corner for kids,…read morewhich amazing for moms.. then Covid came and all this disappeared! The place is super cute, parking on Westboro not the easiest thing , service I'll be honest not the nicest! I go there so often cause it's next door to my moms apt. I had many issues with their staff, they need to be trained to be kind and nice. Desserts are a hit and Miss but their baked bread and coffee are great!

Omg! Mochi donuts have arrived in Ottawa!…read more Note: this shop is actually called "TP Tea X Mochi Bakehouse", as it is both a bubble tea shop and a bakery. This is how I created the listing on Yelp, but the Yelp Moderators changed it to just "TP Tea" and removed the "Mochi Bakehouse" part. {shrug} So like every week I search on Google for "mochi donuts near me" (lol) and I always get hits for places in Toronto. Then one day, I saw this TP Tea X Mochi Bakehouse place on Baseline Rd appear as a search result. Was it for real? It had no reviews and only external pictures. Was it even open yet? I continued to watch that search result for a few days. Then on October 23, 2023, three reviews popped up, one with a picture of bubble tea and the reviews mentioned how tasty the mochi puffs were. Turns out that was their soft opening day. Well, guess what? I went the next day! Their grand opening won't be until December though. I had my heart set on getting some mochi donuts, but they did not have any (and for some reason weren't able to make any), so I got mochi puffs instead. I got 12 for $9.50. I was able to choose 2 flavours, so I got Strawberry and Nutella Hazelnut Butter Cookie Crumble. They were so delicious! They are a bit like loukoumades but with that dense mochi chewiness. The outside was a bit crispy. I loved the texture. Service was friendly and informative. The place is beautiful. They have a pink flowered wall, a nice chandelier, a pink tree and lots of seating. A really cute place for a date or to catch up with friends. It's in the Lone Star Plaza. Lots of free parking in the plaza parking lot. Looking forward to returning to try their mochi donuts! Especially the Ube Coconut flavour.

Nice to see another TP Tea location. The space is clean and bright, and they're gradually including…read moremore food options since they're only having their soft opening now. Got the mango pomelo sago with tea jelly. Tastes just like it does in Toronto.

4 stars out of 5 for:…read more (a short review of the Bank St. location) - we did a quick, pick-up of tea, cream puff, brownie & cheesecake - friendly staff - nicely decorated interior - good selection of desserts - they were out of their cherry herbal tea (will have to try that next time) or consider more herbal tea selection - on the pricey side

I did some internet research and landed on this pastry shop that was new to me. I ordered online…read morewith pictures from their site. The cake was amazing! I wish they were around when I got married! The cake was delicious (solid texture / pound cake like cake and amazing buttercream). The store is small but nicely decorated and inviting. They sell sandwiches, desserts, pastries and coffee. I'll be back for lunch or coffee!

I was at Pelican Seafood Market and Grill for lunch a couple of Sundays ago, and explored what Blue…read moreHeron Mall had to offer. I was parked by Ichiban Bakery. I have a weakness for bakeries and decided to check it out on a Sunday afternoon. It's a small bakery where it is more concerned about the baked goods that it produces than making the decor aesthetically pleasing! The woman working there was extremely nice. I went with a number of goodies, including the ham and cheese bun, pain au chocolat, a number of lemon treats (lemon tart, and lemon cheesecake and lemon bars), and a pear tart. Yes, I love anything lemony. I asked about the Japanese-style cheesecake. You can get a slice of it for nearly $7, or the whole thing for $20. I decided to pass on it, as everything seemed so small and overpriced to me. She carefully put everything in a box and I cheerfully left the bakery. Here's my take on the baked goods: - The ham and cheese bun was excellent. I had it for breakfast the following morning. It was savoury and delicious. - The pain au chocolat is my favourite pastry in the world. Sadly, the exterior wasn't flaky and light like a croissant. It was far more dense. The chocolate was yummy. - The lemon and lemon cheesecake bars were disappointing. The lemon flavour wasn't tart enough for my liking. The lemon flavour was subtle and barely there. The crust at the bottom was too thick and not enjoyable. The cheesecake part of the lemon cheesecake was creamy, which was the only plus I got out of it. - The pear and lemon tarts were okay. The crust was thinner than the bars, but not that interesting. I liked the pear one more, as the chunks of real fruit were yummy. The lemon one wasn't tart enough for me, either. The woman let me know that this bakery would be closed for Canada Day the following day, but the other location in the Glebe would be open. I was fortunate to pass by the latter the other day and it looked cute from the outside. I will stick to savoury items should I return to this location. Perhaps I'll try a regular croissant and see if I like it. I will steer away from the lemon items. (228)

Ichiban Bakery is a small bakery in Blue Heron Mall. They sell bread (both loaves and buns),…read morecroissants, and dessert squares. No fancy cakes and no trendy macarons. It is unapologetically simple and reminds me of true mom and pop bakeries in small towns. Baked goods are still on the trays they were baked on. You get a cafeteria tray and use the provided tongs to gather what you want, then bring it to the cash register for them to ring it up. There are three tables that seat two people each along the edge of the bakery in case you want to eat your goodies right there. I've only ever had the croissants here. They are huge and only $1.85 each. They are flaky on the outside and a bit doughier and denser on the inside. The squares look good, I might get some in the future, although I am rarely in this neighbourhood. Staff are very nice. Although the name suggests a Japanese bakery, they don't have any Japanese specialties, at least none that were evident to me. I just saw North American items, like butter tarts, lemon squares, etc. Nothing exotic. Don't go expecting mochi, or Japanese cheesecake or anything like that. (Edit 2017-02-20: Apparently, as per their Facebook page, they started selling Japanese Cream Cheese Buns at their Glebe location 825 Bank St. Maybe they will have it at the Blue Heron Mall location too). Lots of free parking. It's in the same plaza as Farm Boy, Colannade Pizza, and Pelican Seafood Market and Grill.

An amazing fresh food bakery…read more The food at this location was very good, delicious, and freshly prepared. The price of the food at this location was very reasonable considering the exceptional quality of the food. The service at this location was excellent because the staff here are very friendly, helpful, professional, and respectful and the staff quickly prepare your meal as well so you can be in and out of the store quickly. The cleanliness at this location was excellent and there were no major spills or safety hazards. For the reasons that I have stated in this review, I highly recommend you visit this location because of the excellent service, the amazing staff, and the amazing fresh food.

I was somewhat excited when I heard about the first COBS Bread opening up in Ottawa a few years…read moreago. However, my excitement fizzled somewhat when I found out it was going to be in Barrhaven. Nothing wrong with Barrhaven, it's just a part of town that I rarely find myself in. And honestly, I wasn't about to make a special trip down there to visit a chain bakery, even it was a new-to-me chain. So I never went. Fast forward a few years, and in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic, they opened up a location in Orleans with little fanfare. I didn't hear about it on social media and only discovered it as I was driving to visit my parents and saw it out of the corner of my eye. Since I'm in Orleans like all the time, I finally got to try COBS Bread. Overall, it was good for a chain bakery. The prices for the croissants are a bit high in my opinion, but scones and their "teatime" pull-apart brioche are reasonable priced. So COBS Bread is the Canadian branch of Bakers Delight, an Australian chain. Most of their Canadian locations started out west in Alberta and British Columbia, but they have since moved east to Ontario. We don't have too many chain bakeries here in Ottawa, the other one that I can think of is Michel's Baguette. COBS Bread is definitely not as fragrant a bakery as Michel's Baguette, but they have similarities. There's a lot of selection. I ended up getting a Wild Blueberry and Custard Teatime ($6.49), 2 cheddar cheese and chives scones ($2.65 each) and 2 chocolate croissants ($3.75 each). The Blueberry and Custard Teatime was good. It's essentially a brioche, pull-apart style. It was soft and moist. I didn't taste too much custard though, just blueberry. It wasn't overly sweet. I enjoyed it. The cheddar scone was also good. It wasn't all that fluffy, but still tasty. Not too much cheddar flavour though. I didn't try the croissants because these were a treat for my little nieces, but I found them small for the price. Service was friendly. The bakery is really small and it's hard to see the selection when other customers are blocking the display. The bakery is in a plaza so there's lots of free parking.