Upon walking in, there was an odd smell. Eventually we got used to it, haha. The salad was great, I…read morecreated my own but for the price we paid, I'm shocked that there are so few veggies. Great but not worth the price.

The Chopped Leaf is a Canadian chain from out west and this location at Trainyards is the first in…read moreOttawa. It just opened a few weeks ago. I was really excited to see more healthy food options in the area and stopped by for lunch recently. Overall it was satisfactory, but I personally was not wowed. The concept is similar to Freshii (another chain that does not wow me). They have set salads, sandwiches, bowls, etc. or you can build your own. Ingredients are pre-prepped, but your meal is assembled when you order it. The thing about places with this kind of set up is that I feel that they need something that sets them apart from similar places, and something that makes their salads more special than me just making my own salad at home. For example, Copper Branch has their carrot keftedes and shiitake teriyaki, and the local Pi-Rho Grill marinades and cooks their own meats which have a Mediterranean flair. I can't easily re-create these items at home. However, I feel that I can easily re-create what I had at The Chopped Leaf. I ordered the full sized Spa Salad ($9.25) and added grilled chicken ($3.25) = $12.50. The Spa Salad was mixed greens, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, dried cranberries, and walnuts. The menu said that it was supposed to contain carrots, but I actually received cucumbers instead. Not a big deal, but I had not asked for the substitution. The default dressing was a balsamic dressing, which I asked for on the side and it arrived as requested. The salad came with a single small pita chip. The chicken was lean chicken breast, and to my taste buds, similar to the chicken breast strips they use at Domino's pizza or Subway Sandwiches (or Maple Leaf Prime, Lilydale, Ziggy's, or President's Choice Chicken Breast Strips you'd find at the grocery store). Not deli meat, but still somewhat processed. Thankfully, it was better than the spongy chicken I've had at Freshii. I was also disappointed that I found some wilted leaves in the salad and one piece that was slimy and had began to liquify (see picture). The salad was the sum of its parts. I feel that I could have made it at home. I suppose that perhaps some of their other salad dressings are more unique and maybe those dressings set them apart. Service was friendly. The manager/owner (?) even came over and asked me how I was enjoying my salad, which I thought was a nice gesture. I had just started eating and it was before I found the wilted lettuce. The place is brand spanking new and looks modern and clean. I feel that this place is for people who want healthy foods, and want the convenience of not having to make it themselves. When I eat out, I personally am looking for food that I can't easily make at home, so for this reason I was not thrilled by this place. It is not my kind of place, but may appeal to others. The restaurant is next to Great Hobbies, near Scores Rotisserie. There's lots of free parking.

I don't know who came up with these recipes, but they clearly aren't familiar with the delicious…read moreand vibrant aspects of good mexican food. This bar-burrito knock-off, was hugely disappointing. Overpriced yes, but good Mexican food, no bueno... Soggy gelatinous flour tortillas, so not appetizing. Strange flavor combinations, but not in a good way. *the "servers" were terse and unwelcoming. (Probably because they know how bad the food is) The chips were decent.

Will definitely come back! Got the chicken quesadilla and tacos. Both great but will get tacos next…read moretime!!

TL;DR/The Short Version: Delicious bowls, very flavourful…read more Takeout only. The Long Version: I learned about Fusion Feast from my brother. It's a place that sells rice bowls with international fusion flavours. The bowls are a bit on the small side for my large appetite, lol, but they are big on flavour! I like my flavours bold and potent and that's what the flavours are like here. The bowls are colourful, lots of different textures and the taste is excellent. Their meat bowls run $18.99-$19.99 and their vegetarian bowls are $14.99. They have smaller lunch portions that run $12.99 which includes a drink. Staff were courteous. It's exclusively a takeout spot, no dine in. There's free parking in a shared parking lot with neighbouring businessese behind the restaurant. They just opened June 23, 2025 in the space that was Lunchbox in Orleans. Before that the space was Sacred Art Tattoo and Piercing. Review #166 (2025)

Great pizza and customer service. I had the butter chicken pizza. Will order it again.read more

This place is honestly a hidden gem…read more It's nothing fancy, but the schnitzels are the real deal. Super authentic & you even get to pick the style from different countries! Prices are fair and the portions are massive. If you're into schnitzels and you're in Ottawa, you gotta check this place out!

Everyone needs breaded pounded flat fried pork loin goodness in their lives! Let me preface they…read morealso have chicken. So pork or chicken are your choices. We were beyond happy to find Schnitzel Works! It is one on my fave fried food that is so enjoyable. If you have a proper schnitzel it is not greasy at all. It is light, crispy and not insanely heavy. SW is all that then some! The piece of pork ~German style I had was gargantuan. Crispy, nice breading not too salty and I had the gravy with mushrooms to dip it in. Wow. It was awesome! Came here during October 21-Covid times and it was take out only which is totally fine! A great east end Ottawa gem that I will definitely love to return back to try more of the country different styles. Giddy up!

This place has become my weekly go to when I want to eat something light, but filling. I used to be…read moreall about the falafel wraps, but I am moving on up! My new go to is the veggie fattoush salad/no meat, extra pickles and turnips and a dollop of hummus. They are super generous with the size of their salads, a large can easily be shared between two people, but I usually stick with the medium for a dinner sized salad. The medium fattoush salad will set you back just over 6 bucks. In a sea full of shawarma joints, this is one of the better options in the Gloucester area.

Came for a good Shawarma, left with a good Shawarma. Not fancy but hit the spot…read more Great taste!

I kind of lost my hope to find a decent Mediterranean cuisine in Ottawa but this place has proved…read moreme wrong. I was a bit sceptical at first because it was new and barely had any reviews but I am so glad that I ended up ordering - I will order more and would love to come eat here once the quarantine is over. They make platters with chicken and/or beef kebab served with rice, 2 salads, (one fattoush and one cabbage slaw), two pita breads and some garlic sauce on the side. The serving is pretty big and filling - really good option if you want to share with somebody or if you are really hungry:) Overall the food is amazing - I enjoyed every bit of it and this place is officially my new go-to place now! By the way, if you are wondering, the food is not that spicy. Thumbs up to Spicy House - I hope to see you guys expand your menu and grow as a business!

Close to mall entrance very quiet mall…read more Excellent service. Was about to leave with my friend and he forgot his bag he didn't have to remind us that we forgot something but he did. I'd go back for the simplicity

My wife and I are still scouring Ottawa for the best deal in pizza. The other night we tried Cheezy…read morePizza. Cheezy Pizza is located in Gloucester Centre, a spartan mall just east of the city. One of the ways we like to assess pizza joints is by checking out their slice deals. Cheezy Pizza had a weird one - two slices, a pop and one dipping sauce for $6.99 plus tax! Again, rather than lowering the price of their slices, they (like a number of pizza places I've seen lately) ramp up the price and then throw in all sorts of extras to compensate. But, $6.99 takes the cake. With tax I paid more than $7 for very average pizza slices. The crust was very doughy and the sauce invisible. I did get lots of meat, which was a plus. Cheezy Pizza is also a schwarma place, so perhaps that is really their specialty???

New Sushi is one of Orléans' best hidden gems! The sushi is always incredibly fresh, and the…read morequality is consistently outstanding. They offer an excellent variety of rolls and dishes, with plenty of delicious vegetarian options that are just as creative and flavorful as everything else on the menu. The customer service is always warm, friendly, and courteous, making every visit a great experience. Whether you're picking up takeout or dining in (few spots), you can count on fresh food and exceptional service every time. If you're looking for fantastic sushi in Orléans, I highly recommend New Sushi. It's a local treasure that's well worth discovering!

It is quick and cheap but for me, it didn't hit the spot. There is a lot of rice and a lot of the…read morefillings don't include actual sashimi.