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The SconeWitch

4.2 (250 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Good for kids

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Jennifer G.

Love this place! Had the salmon sandwich which was a nice portion of salmon. The sweet scones were my favourite, especially the orange cranberry but the vanilla was also good. Savoury scones that I tried included the cheddar and herbs (prefer the latter. Scones are $3.40 each, sandwiches $7.90, tea $2.55. Prices are super reasonable for the quality. The service was prompt and friendly. There are a few seats and tables for a casual get together. Would definitely come back!

Erin F.

I am a big fan of the SconeWitch. I love scones, so right away I was intrigued by the concept. The scones here are very flakey and on the smaller side, which makes for great sandwiches. I had the goat cheese and tomato sconewitch, which I really liked, and some of the potato kale soup they had that day, which was good and a nice way to warm up. I also took home a raspberry chocolate scone and a lemon poppy seed scone. Both were good the next day, especially after a few seconds in the microwave!

Vivian L.

The service was very friendly. You order at the counter and then can seat yourself. They will bring your food to you, and you place your items away when you're done. I got the breakfast eggwitch with ham and cheese on a herb and onion scone. The eggs were well prepared and the scone was crumbly. It was perfect for a quick small breakfast.

Poached salmon + cucumber sconewitch with a side salad
Kelly T.

I'd never had a scone as sandwich before (hence the name sconewitch)! When searching for a brunch spot to go to with my friend, this spot seemed to have some more affordable options. I went for the poached salmon and cucumber sconewitch (the herb and onion scone being my scone of choice) along with a side salad ($2 extra). For around $10, this was actually very filling! While the scone wasn't too heavy and had some airiness to it, the salmon was well seasoned and complemented my side salad - while nothing special, had a delicious hollandaise dressing drizzled on top. As a scone enjoyer, I was pretty pleased with my experience. I'd definitely want to come back and try their dessert scones/drinks! They also seem to sell local jams as well :)

Vanilla cream with Blueberry jam
John H.

A casual little spot in downtown. Small menu, but we wanted something a little lighter, and a little different.. the Scone Witch fit the bill. Very friendly staff, DELICIOUS scones! Buttery, flaky delicious herb and onion with the eggwich. The vanilla cream has such a fantastic aroma, a nice subtle sweetness and just enough vanilla to not overpower the jam. Good coffee, and great iced mocha with deep coffee flavour.

Lori B.

Everything about this place you will be happy with! It's like eating at grandmas with homemade scones. Buy some to take home!

Deanne M.

Stopped by the SconeWitch to have brunch. We've both never had scone sandwiches before so we wanted to try this place out. We came a bit too late for breakfast but we could still have their regular menu. Inside there was a bit of a line and just enough seats inside for everyone who wanted to dine in. Some of the scones and sandwiches were already sold out by the time we got there. We each ordered one scone sandwich and one scone. For the scone sandwiches, you can also choose which scone you would like. I also ordered an iced latte. The scones and sandwiches were all good. Only wished we came earlier before they sold out of certain items!

C S.

Considering Ottawa isn't known for their cuisine, this was delicious! The scone was so good and the hot tea was a perfect addition.

Savoury scones
Michelle K.

I was in Ottawa for a weekend trip and knew I had to check out The SconeWitch. Scones are the perfect flakey breakfast item for me, especially in the winter time. My sister and I came here on a Sunday morning 30 mins after opening, and they only had a few customers inside and a ton of scones available. The entrance was actually confusing to find as this place is part of an office building, and there was construction being done on the outside. You really have to utilize Google maps. In terms of scone flavours, they had savoury: feta, cheddar, herbs and garlic, and sweet: vanilla cream, orange cranberry, lemon poppyseed, oatmeal and gingerbread (flavour of the month). We ended up getting a dozen as it was so hard to choose which flavours we wanted. They also had the sconewitches, but we didn't end up getting those. They're such an interesting concept tho and I haven't seen it anywhere else really. They packed our scones in two boxes as requested and even gave us the cutest totebag to store it in. Overall, the scones were super flakey, they're a good size and oh so buttery and delicious. I love the variety of flavours they have and it's a must check out when you're in Ottawa.

Ham & Gruyere on cheddar cheese scone
Juanita T.

The best scones ever!! We visited this place from Vancouver and it's a snowy day (-8C). It's so worth it to walk from our hotel to this place. We tried ham & Gruyère sandwich on Cheddar cheese scone & salads, melted bacon on herb & onion scone. For the sweet scones, we tried vanilla cream, cranberry & orange and lemon poppyseed- all were so good!!!!

Assorted scones
Farheen S.

Went to scone witch after it being highly recommended on a trip through Ottawa. The cafe is a decent size, no indoor seating currently due to covid. Take out only. They have a selection of scones, scone-witches and coffee offerings. We picked a selection of 6 scones for ~$15. They were incredible!! Still warm. So flaky and flavourful. Favourites were the cheddar and vanilla. My boyfriend who loves lemon also enjoyed the lemon poppyseed. Of note - the "low gluten" Options of raspberry and jalapeño were sold out by around 1:30PM so go early if you want those.

Turkey scone sandwich (left) and salmon scone sandwich (right)
Reilly M.

An absolute delight, every time. The scone sandwiches are generously stacked (highly recommend the salmon) and you can choose the type/flavour of scone to build your sandwich on. Full of flavour, always satisfying. Worth noting that they have a small gluten-free selection, as well. When I ordered one, the lovely staff asked if I had ever had one of their gluten-free scones before, and wanted to be sure that I knew what to expect as the texture was going to be slightly different. Nothing to worry about here, though - the gluten-free scones are excellent!

Scones expert
Andre M.

Best place in Ottawa for the best scones, enjoy also the café. Made your very good inspiration. Yes it's the place to buy scopes.

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Broadway Bar & Grill

(29 reviews)

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I made this account specifically so I could review this place. I've been going here since I was in…read moreelementary school (I'm 17 now). It's always been a special morning when we got Broadway for breakfast. They're a similar restaurant to Zak's Diner; with great food and their signature Homefries (that could sometimes use a bit more seasoning). You can get their Homefries anytime, even after breakfast, but their quality isn't as good as fresh in the morning. On top of just the food, the have amazing service. The staff is always happy for a quick chat or there for a good recommendation. In terms of speed, it depends on when you come, but provided you know what you want, it can be as little as 5 minutes (the time it'd take to drive to the store). Now to the Ambiance. The place is inspired by NYC's Broadway (specifically their Musicals) so the restaurant's walls are decorated accordingly. Overall, this is one of my favourite restaurants in all of Ottawa, and probably my favourite one for eating breakfast. My only qualm is asking that the Homefries receive more seasoning, but that is something so minor that it shouldn't result in the loss of a star from my review, and similarly it only really happens when I order takeout. Edit: I forgot to mention that from what I've seen, the owners are great people. Some of their staff have worked for over 10 years (some over 20), and they still have good things to say of their bosses (the staff, I mean), which is not something you tend to see. Also, this place is locally owned and operated.

This spot is always full on weekends. Expect 10-20 minute wait. I took a take 1 ($19.50) 3 eggs…read morewith 3 meat, switch my ham for bacon. Service was quick breakfast was good.

ARC Lounge - Trio Santé - granola made in house (which was excellent by the way), fresh cut fruit, and your choice of yogurt (I chose plain)

ARC Lounge

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Great service , great ambience! Beautiful layout on the plate…read more Fruit was plain and not fresh, said "it is not in the right season". I hope they can keep up with their quality of food.

Breakfasted here twice during a weekend trip to Ottawa in November 2014. I was staying at the ARC…read moreHotel and my reservation included a daily breakfast credit at the ARC Lounge. I went pretty early both times and I was the first or second table there. I ordered the Trio Sante (a combination of yogurt, fresh fruit, and house-made granola) on my first visit and the ARC French Toast on my second. Both were excellent - I even dreamt about the french toast for awhile after =P There was just something about the contrast between the soft, rich, custard-like interior and the crunchy, oat-encrusted exterior in combination with a delicate spice, warm maple syrup, and tangy citrus butter... yum. To drink, I tried the drip coffee and a latte - both were average. The decor is modern and clean lines, with some elements from nature. It's bright and sunlight streams in from the windows. Basically, a great setting for a relaxing breakfast. Keeping in mind that both times I was one of only a few people there, service was appropriately attentive - i.e., there when it was necessary and not over bearing. Prices were on the high side, but probably on par with what would be expected in a hotel restaurant. I would come here again if I were staying at the hotel but, truth be told, there are other breakfast/brunch places in Ottawa that are higher on my list of places to go.

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Ratatouille Bistro was exactly what I needed on my February trip to Ottawa. I flew in on Family Day…read moreand everything was closed, so I ended up eating at Starbucks. The next morning I was craving real food and found Ratatouille Bistro online. It did not disappoint. I went back multiple times during my stay. The dishes were incredible. The Short Rib Hash Skillet was rich, flavorful, and comforting with the braised short rib, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, smoked cheddar, sunny side eggs, and crispy smashed potatoes. The Beef Brisket and Caramelized Onion Benedict on their homemade herb scone was just as good. Both dishes were memorable. The walk through the ByWard Market and Lowertown area in the snow made it even better. It felt cozy and cinematic being bundled up and heading to a French fusion cafe. I loved this place.

I'm very mixed on Ratatouille…read more The concept is that the chef traveled a lot and learned different cooking styles and blended them into a French fusion. The techniques are good. I just wish that he spent a little more time working in seasoning foods. None of our food was bad but none of it was standout great. I take that back; the ratatouille Wellington did actually taste good if you don't mind readiness in your ratatouille, which I guess I don't mind but don't prefer. Our server was very into food and did a great job describing the dishes. I was a little put off that he sort of sat/leaned his butt on the table next to us while he did so. It was almost too chilly in the restaurant but bearable. 3 stars: If someone else really wanted to go back, i guess I would, though reluctantly.

The SconeWitch - cafes - Updated May 2026

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