I had often seen the shops but went in one during the lockdowns for takeout. I could not believe the friendly staff, the smells were divine, I got a scone and a chai latte, it was the best I ever tasted. Bravo, so much better than any Starbucks. the scones were not dry at all, I got them right out of the oven if you go at around ten am when they open. read more

I tried two scones, the lemon poppy seed and the orange cranberry and had them with the raspberry jam. In terms of taste I found the scones quite bland, however the texture was perfect. Nice and crisp on the outside with soft fluffy inside. The jam however was super flavourful and really delicious and made the scones taste quite a lot better. Not sure it's worth it to pay $2.60 for a scones and then another $1.50 for a small pot of jam though. Service was good. read more

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God bless these scones! Seriously so delicious with crème fraiche and jam. I love this place.

These scones are delicious and generous (size-wise). Lots of flavours and all are amazing. Lemon poppyseed is a personal favourite. They also make their scones into tasty sandwiches. read more

This place was so good! We're so glad we came upon this little breakfast place on our short visit to Ottawa. The staff were super friendly and funny. The food was delicious, I wish I got two sandwiches!!! The Fruit that came with the sandwich was very fresh as well. They need to open one up in Toronto!!!!! read more

A friend recommend that I try their scones. I tried the vanilla, orange cranberry, cheddar and herb and onion. They tasted very fresh, soft but not too overly buttery that you would feel sick after. I enjoyed the vanilla one the most. It was a perfect balance of a subtle sweetness and a hint of vanilla. The other ones I just found tasted okay. They do sell out quickly so I recommend coming early to get some. They also have seasonal scones for the day as well. I bought 6 for $14.75. read more

Had a wonderful brunch here while traveling through Ottawa. The orange cranberry scone with strawberry jam was amazing and I highly recommend the Brunch Special which includes eggs, scone of your choice, fresh fruit, salad and a topping of your choice either mushroom ragout, mustard glazed ham, smoked salmon or Mediterranean vegetables with goat cheese. read more

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Lovely cafe style place. Yummy scones and tea. Nice friendly atmosphere. Can get busy at times but I see that as a good thing. Great for a brunch on a week day read more

As a tourist, I highly recommend coming here for breakfast. I came right when it opened and as soon as I ordered, there was a huge lineup. Thats when I knew this place must be loved by the locals. I ordered the mushroom ragu with a lemon poppy seed scone and wild berry jam. It was sooo hard to decide what scone to order! There were too many good choices. Never had a scone before, but it was delicious and I had a great first time experience. I was disappointed that it wasn't bigger because I definitely would've eaten like 4 more to fill myself up! I found the menu really difficult to read (on the chalkboard). I guess they tried being super fancy and hipster-ish with the design of the menu, but there should be a paper menu on the counter. For $16, I found the food to be abit pricey for what you get. The seating is very limited so come early if you decide to come by! read more

A great place for breakfast or just to grab a scone. Highly recommend the orange scone - light and fluffy and not artificial tasting. Not the biggest place if you're dining in. Great staff and friendly. read more

Goodfood just wish portions were bigger And the omelet needs more flavour Overall very happy with scone and jam read more

The SconeWitch - Very good food just wish portions were bigger - Cafes Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Get a scone, jam, and tea. Those were the things on my plate that were awesome. The eggs, meh... the fruit little more than a garnish. They were out; of ham. Busy on Sunday noon, but seating available along the windows, and food came in a reasonable amount of time, with friendly service. You order at the counter and take a number, a good system. read more

Picked up some locally made jam here after a trip to the dentist, pre - Covid, place was clean and staff was friendly enough. Close to City Hall read more

Scones are delicious for sure, but the lack of seating is a real issue. I went here with my friend and I got in line while she grabbed us a table. When she found one, another group asked her to give up our spot. It was an inelegant situation, exacerbated by the lack of any kind of system. My solution: only ever do takeout. Problem solved. read more

Cool concept but Nothing special. The scones are kinda bland. Not enough space to sit down

We decided to come here for a Saturday morning brunch, and the place was pretty packed at around 11am. As my first time here, I really enjoyed the brunch they served there. We got a brunch meal with the cheddar scone and wild blueberry raspberry jam, and another with apple cinnamon with raspberry jam. Before we left the area for the day, we decided to go back and try the herb & onion and lemon poppyseed. They all tasted really delicious, I would highly recommend trying their scones if you're around the area! read more

Interesting menu, fresh ingredients and delightful scones, baked fresh. Plenty of both sweet and savoury options, more than breakfast/brunch. Tasty jams as well, offered with scones or you can buy a jar if you like. Interior design is calm, elegant and creative. Cafe is clean, and service was top notch. Are there any in Toronto now? read more

Wow! Sconewitch definitely change my idea of a scone. I used to think of scones as a last resort breakfast item that you needed to chase down with a sufficient amount of fluid because for the most part they would be dry after days of freezing. I mean sure there's fruit or cheese somewhere inside but that's just to give you added incentive to chew the thing down or provide some nutritional content that isn't just gluten filler. But light, fluffy, soft, flavorful scones freshly baked? Flavours like currant/ginger, herb/onion and feta in a scone? Sandwiches with scones as the bun? That's sorcery and ...awesome! Loved it here. Service was excellent. The space is white, clean, open and calming. And a great place to read a book or meet a friend for tea. A huge fan! read more

I was visiting Ottawa since the company I used to work is based there. My colleague recommended me to try their scones since this place was located on the first floor of the building where Shopify's HQ was also located. This SconeWitch has one of the tastiest food I've ever tried in my life. First I went there for breakfast, and the scones I had there were just amazing. Since I really liked it, I stopped by there again and figured out that the BLT sandwich here is even much more impressive as well. I really wish I could have it in Japan again. read more

Best. Scones. In. Town. It's small and you'll have to fight for a seat on a Saturday or a Sunday but it's well worth it. Also, the egg witch is a much better deal than the brunch plate. :) read more

I first visited The Scone Witch three years ago, in the old Albert location. I really enjoyed the Eggwitch I ate, and told everyone about my great experience. Today I recommended it to some friends from Toronto to give them a unique Ottawa brunch experience. They wouldn't shut up about how much they loved it! We were sadly too late for breakfast, so we each had a Sconewitch, followed by some sweet scones to take home. We were all really happy with our food. I had a bite of the Bombleberry Shortcake (I think that's the name?) and it was too tasty to describe. My complaint about the old location is that there was not enough seating, and so it remains. Even though the new dining room is much bigger, it feels a little crowded in there. Otherwise, don't let that stop you from trying this place out. The service was fast despite the crowd, and most importantly, their scones are tasty, flaky perfection! Good coffee, too! read more

The sconewitches are to die for. I ordered one with pesto, goat cheese and tomato - it was terrific! The scone seemed to be herb and onion. All the flavours worked so well together; I was raving about it for days after. I had been to the old location a while ago and this location is definitely an improvement as there is a lot more space. It still has a rustic feel even though it is in a very modern building. My only complaint would be that it is not easy to find. There are signs on Elgin directing you, but with all the construction on the buildings it is not very clear where they are directing you to. Service was excellent and the price worth every penny. Wish it was open in the evening too. We need more cafes as an option away from the bar scene. There are many more things on the menu that I want to try - rhubarb and ginger jam!!! Although this is not close to me, I get excited at the idea of going again and intend to do so very soon! read more

Ran in, soaked and cold to the core, and was pleasantly surprised to be warmed up by the butternut squash & roasted garlic soup and ham & gruyère sconewitch. Nice atmosphere, nice people, quality food. Would recommend - rainy day or not! read more

The SconeWitch - Cafes Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I came here after reading all the rave reviews about the scones here and since I bake what every recipient has called "the best scones they've ever had," I was curious to see how these scones compared. The Scone Witch is a homey place, busy even on a late afternoon...though perhaps it was tea time and scone time for Ottawans. The blueberry scone I had was good, but nothing I considered spectacular. Resembling a biscuit in roundness and size, it was crusty on the outside, and resembled a cross between a blueberry muffin top and a biscuit in texture inside. Marbled with bluish streaks from blueberries that seemed nonexistent(yes, I had so few blueberries in my scone that I considered it zero, a huge disappointment) it was nevertheless tasty. It was the right amount of sweet, not too much, not too little and definitely fresh. But heck, a blueberry scone should have at least more than a few blueberries, no? Also, I didn't taste any butter in the scone, but since my ratio is 1.5 sticks of butter to my 8 scones, I couldn't subtract another star in case I might be biased. But didn't Scone Witch know that it's the butter that makes scones flaky!! I decided to not try another scone based on my taste test. I might visit this place again but I wouldn't go out of my way to find it again. The many people eating there seemed content though. Service was affable. It's a pretty place, with wooden chairs and tables, and clean. It's may be difficult to access unless you know to come through the side entrance or go through the office buildings, past the elevators and glass doors if you come through on the Elgin side. read more

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Must try the poached salmon & cucumber on cheddar (my all time favorite). Be aware that the salmon tastes fishy sometimes, but most of the time it's great. read more

What a delightful place! I ordered an orange cranberry scone and a coffee, both which were excellent. There were many other scones and sconewitches that looked amazing, and I'm excited to try more of the menu. Also a lovely selection of preserves, and very spacious! read more

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Best scones in town and I've tried them all! Love that there are sweet and savory as well as gluten-free options. read more

Clean, modern decor. Excellent selection of scones, jams and teas. Got the vanilla cream scone with blackberry jam and clotted cream. Must have just come out of the oven. It was delicious! Also shared the lemon poppy scone, with wild blueberry and blackberry jam. To die for. Finished off with a large pot of jasmine tea, it was the perfect snack to carry us over til dinner. A little pricey at $19, but it was worth it. Service was friendly and quick. read more

We tried the weekend brunch and it did not disappoint! The scones and the jam are to die for. We even bought two jams to go as we are from out of town. It gets busy during peak hours so be prepared to wait for a table or take your scones to go. Portions are a bit on the small side but that just means you should buy more scones ;) read more

The SconeWitch - Weekend brunch with lemon poppyseed scone, wild blueberry jam and mushroom ragu - Cafes Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Positive: tasty scones, prices quite fair, good for lunch (sandwiches and soups are quality as well). Service is excellent. Negative: A bit disorganized in terms of interior, with tables chaotic and a cement aesthetic not necessarily complemented by design. Coffee middling. read more

The lemon poppy seed scone was pretty good, but the bacon and cheddar cheese melt open face scone was scrumptious!!

amazing scones place! Its a bit harder to find when you are on elgin but just rmb that it is inside an office building. I highly recommend getting devon cream and jam with your scone :) read more

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Best scones in North America! Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Diverse menu, good for vegetarians and omnivores alike. Fairly priced, nice employees, comfortable atmosphere. Coffee, scones, tea, sandwiches, entrees, dessert, breakfast, brunch. read more

I bought creamy scrambled eggs for brunch and did not feel the price was worth it. The eggs tasted bland since not much was done other than putting a spoonful of vegetables on top of basic scrambled eggs. The portion was also incredibly small. The only thing I recommend to try is their scone. I would not recommend this place for breakfast because there are better options down the street on Elgin. read more

The best Scones in Ottawa,convienent location downtown,love the different flavour each month

Let me preamble this by stating that I think scones are one of the most stupid, ridiculous, and useless baked goods ever to be brought into existence. I dislike scones very much, and I dislike scone people only slightly less. They're dry, they're boring, they suck the saliva out of you, and they really are all just the same (both the scones and scone people). So, I'm not about to say that I've suddenly become a scone believer because I never will be. That said, SconeWitch makes some pretty mean scones. For the first time ever, I think scones might actually have flavour and might be a baked good worth considering. I think the freshness matters, which they deliver very well, and I'll admit that the smell is somewhat intoxicating. Personally, I opt for the savoury ones. When we pick up a mixed dozen for the team at work, they disappear almost instantly. Scone people: I'll never understand you, but that's okay I suppose. But if you're sick enough to like scones (or even if you don't), SconeWitch is pretty rockstar, and their menu has plenty of kick-ass goodies for those of us that enjoy having saliva. read more

I've been here so many times and it is always delicious! The regular menu scones and the scone of the month are always delicious. I usually get the cream cheese cucumber scone sandwich that comes with a mango cranberry chutney. All their sconewichs are delicious as well as their brunch. The bumble berry shortcake is also delicious! You can also take things to go which is nice to have a picnic or get unbaked scones go later. It can get really busy in weekend and around lunch during the week and the tables are small which can be difficult. I used to find the staff a little snotty but the last few times I've been they have all been super nice and the service is a lot speedier. read more

Delicious!! We tried sweet and salty scones! The Devonshire cream is a must have!! The brunch on the weekend is awesome! The line up was a bit long as things seemed a bit unorganized but it was totally worth the wait! Some people were not able to sit so don't plan on lingering too long as seating is limited and the line up was long read more

The SconeWitch - Cafes Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Costs too much for what you get. Food is good though. Recommend the cranberry orange scone.

Wow. Best brunch ever. Thanks service is amazing , the food is perfect and the place is very cool. read more

The SconeWitch - Cafes Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario