Always nice to have a chance to enjoy coffee and a treat. I think this location is the best in…read moreOttawa. Staff is knowledgeable and courteous. Store and restrooms are clean and well stocked. Great signs and attractive displays Coffee is good (be better if they offered Almond Milk for Lattes) They do have Oat milk and Soy The treats are plentiful and varried They offer Granola cereal and great bread Seating is comfortable and plenty I'll be back Today I tried a"Stollen" Excellent Stollen also known as 'Christstollen' is a German pastries. Sweet cake or bread studded with candied fruits and nuts. Bridgehead makes them on site by hand

I love Bridgehead; their coffee, the food, the service - it's spot on! And every location sells…read moretheir bread and pastries at half-price after 5:00 pm. Of all the coffee shops in town, I believe I like Bridgehead food and beverages the best! This location has a unique shape (but what doesn't, at Pinecrest!) - it's sort of a lopsided U-shape; lots of windows with tables snuggled up to get the best of the sunlight. And plenty of seating. It was quiet here this evening, with only 2 other patrons at separate tables. Surely they get busy during the day, even with the competition in easy walking distance - including Ikea!! The staff was friendly and helpful, even suggesting a less sweet maple latte, and recommending the discount pastries. They're open 'till 9:00. I look forward to coming back!

TL;DR/The Short Version: Really friendly and engaging owner…read more However, I found the food just ok. The Long Version: I love checking out eateries located inside office or medical buildings. Many times they are just ok, but once in a while I'll find a hidden gem. I had a medical appointment across the street, so afterwards I popped into Coffee 'n Crust to grab a bite to eat. I got a steak and cheese sandwich $12.99 and a carrot muffin $2.49. I spoke to Pete, the owner, for a bit while his wife prepared my sandwich. Pete is very friendly and engaging and also has a great sense of humour. Their primary business is as a meat supplier. They moved into the space because of the large freezer. That was summer of 2024. Since they are on the ground floor of an office building, they had workers coming in and asking if they sold coffee, which they initially didn't since they only sold meat. So in October 2024 they decided to open up the restaurant to sell coffee and some food. I did like that Pete asked me if I wanted spicy mayo or regular mayo on my sandwich, so I had the opportunity to request no mayo. He also checked if I wanted the bread buttered, which I didn't. I don't like my sandwiches wet/saucy nor greasy, so I'm glad he asked. The steak and cheese sandwich had steak and cheese and onions. It was ok, but I think some mushrooms and green peppers would have livened it up. Although I eat meat, I don't like gamey or strong tasting or smelling meat. I found the meat too gamey for my liking. I did enjoy the generous amount of cheese in my sandwich though. The carrot muffin was a good size and adequately moist. I wasn't wowed by it, but it wasn't bad. There are some tables to eat in but it's mostly a takeout place. They are relatively new to the restaurant game, so I'm hoping their menu and food will evolve. I'd love to see more sandwich toppings offered. Maybe I just ordered the wrong sandwich, but I like more vegetables in my sandwich than just onions. The space used to be another restaurant called Toss 'n Grill before Pete and his wife took over the location. Parking in the building parking lot is paid parking but you can park for an hour for free with any purchase. Review #114 (2025)

Nice open concept coffee shop to sit and chat or spend some time working. We stopped in on a…read moreSaturday morning for a quick breakfast. The place was busy, but not crowded at all and we were able to easily find a seat. We ordered an omelette on an English muffin, smoked salmon on a bagel, flat white and a milk shake. Milk shakes are made fresh with ice cream. Breakfast food was just reheated pre-made, however the staff was wonderful and made us a fresh bagel with cream cheese when we asked for no onions. The flat white was great, similar but a bit better, then Starbucks. They have lots of non dairy options like soy and oat milk. The decor and food was standard for a coffee chain, would be nice if there was more local charm or more fresh made options.

Customer service is over the top. I couldn't decide between 2 coffees. I was offered a taste of…read moreeach. With a smile, no less. I was in the mood to accompany my beverage with a baked good. A muffin was calling my name. Specifically, the lemon poppy seed one. With the dollop of lemon curd on top. It did not disappoint. Just the right amount of moistness and airyness. Looking forward to returning many, many times.

Love this coffee shop. The espresso is very tasty, the flat white is excellent, and the donuts are…read moreto die for. The ambiance is wonderful--it's a relaxing local spot with nothing in common with the big chains. The service is warm and personal, not the rushed "get you out the door" type. I'd recommend this place any time of the day.

Good coffee. Service is warm but room was cold .....sit as…read morefar away as you can from the doorway.

We came here because it was coffee and walking distance from where we were staying. Pleasantly…read moresurprised by the decor and tea room. Really cool space, definitely would be great for an afternoon tea. They have an outdoor patio, not that it was being used despite the beautiful day. Pastries and food selection is great. The staff is friendly... but slow and easily distracted. The cashier was taking a phone order while several of us were waiting, pretty unacceptable when another staff member should be able to take a call. We ordered a coffee and a mimosa. Well, they had to go back and check to see if they had juice... they did not. I asked for just the bubbly instead, she had to go back and check again. How do they not know or keep things on their menu in stock? Oh well, they had the bubbly so it was okay. For food we ordered a pastry and a croissant sandwich. The biscotti and pastry were delicious. For some reason, they decided to panini press the croissant sandwich. What the heck, who would do that? Why didn't they ask? Tasty sandwich, but completely ruined due to crushing the croissant. We were expecting it to come straight out of the case and at most maybe microwaved to warm it, not just destroyed in a panini press. Cool vibes, nice atmosphere, food is good, tea menu looks amazing. But, the staff don't seem to have a clue to what they are doing.

My fav cafe in the city. Delicious treats and great coffee selection. I recommend to all my friends…read moreand family

Ok this place... THIS PLACE!!! I am blown away it says cupcakes but it's so much more!!!!!…read more I had a breakfast sandwich a kind fog cupcake, and everything was impeccable! I can't even put it into words. All the breads are made fresh in house, and the London fog even had lavender in it. Nothing beats a good cafe with quality food. I wouldn't even bother going to any other place in the area. If you're here, do yourself a favour and stop in!!

I don't have tooooo much to say about Anabia other than that they sell some delicious cupcakes, the…read moreservice is good and it's a pretty clean place with a nice vibe. The cupcakes are about $4.15 each after tax which I found to be an okay price. I'm not a cupcake connoisseur so I really don't know how much they should be relative to the world of cupcakes!

I appreciated my visit to Britannia Coffeeshop because they have a patio where you can sit near…read moreyour bike outside, right near the beginning of the parkway for Ottawa Bike Days. It is a go to place for cyclists. The indoor seating though, is rather uncomfortable for some reason. The service is good, and bonus points for latte art! It is busy for a reason. I went on a Sunday morning and it was packed. Lots of people visiting after spending some time outside which is great.

This is one of my favorite stops in Ottawa. Whether you need Ane ice cream, bakeshop or coffee fix,…read morethey got you covered. High quality ice cream with rotating flavours. Yum. And many spots to sit outside in nice weather. Baked goods are hard to resist. Small but mighty selection. Everything is good! Coffee is reliably well made, and the cozy seating area is great on a cold day. What I love about inside is the low key quirkiness, from old hair salon chairs to snow shoe art, I usually spot something I've never noticed before. They do also have a small light lunch type of menu, and anything I've ordered from that has been tasty. Staff are top notch - well versed on the product, always genuine, and efficient. It's a little gem hidden away in the neighborhood. In summer, parking can be a challenge, and the ice cream line looks daunting. But good things come to those who wait, and the line moves at an efficient pace.

I had an ice latte after my indigo shopping trip. Very strong coffee for me. Keep in mind I only…read moredrink as treat a few times a month. They have flavour should have tried a vanilla ice latte. Think I like my sugar and milk with a splash of coffee. Staff was really friendly and asked me lots of questions about the book I read. It's a really cute spot wish I was not in a rush after my book trip and could have sat down to read.

I came here for the first time to have a coffee date with my old teacher. I don't usually drink…read morecoffee but this place was so adorable, the baristas were very friendly and they also have vegan options ! I had a date bar which was scrumptious and a mocha with oat milk and my teacher had a matcha ! Adorable atmosphere and lots of aboriginal arb around since it's attached to the NAC

Great service and great coffee. But, WiFi leaves a lot to be desired. Owner needs to update the…read moreWiFi as this is very important for many customers.

Total gem! Especially if you love a cozy coffee shop with…read morehand-crafted beverages, and want a decent bite to eat. On a weekday, late morning, there was plenty of street parking. We ordered an egg/bacon/cheese breakfast sandwich, a bottled juice, soy chai latte and 3 vegan doughnuts (because they were delivered by their bakery partner when we arrived!) Lots of plant-based breakfasty items available like wraps and pastries. We shared the maple walnut, chocolate dip Oreo, and apple fritter doughnuts on site/later. All excellent, with no greasy after-effect. Super friendly staff, quiet atmosphere, and loads of seating. Every hand-crafted beverage we spotted had that pretty foam design, so you probably can't go wrong with one of those. You can take Happy Goat Coffee grounds or beans to go. We'll definitely be back!

Should have checked in on all the negative reviews everywhere on this place. I would give a -5 if I…read morecould. Surprised it is still in business. Went in to buy some cookies as a treat for my grandsons. I paid cash as they only take cash, debit or e transfer. The worker there was making strange noises so I asked her if she was ok. She yelled "No, your perfume is making me sick!" I was shocked. I told her I was not wearing any perfume nor was I wearing deodorant. She immediately started swearing at me calling me a "Stupid c##t!" Unbelievable now finding out this worker is actually the business owner. My response was right back at her in her low life language. I tossed her box of cookies at the door on my way out...good riddance! She may be "just a girl (her pic is from 30 years ago) trying to help the celiac world" as she responds to everyone's reviews but it sounds like she needs help in another area. This was sheer whack-a-doodle rage. Looking at her videos/pics she is touching the food with bare hands (customers are supposed to believe your hands are clean?) yet she screams at others and insists they wear gloves. If you are that sensitive wear a mask for Pete's sake lady. People use soap to wash their clothes and their hands. Can't wait to see how she responds to this incident and tries to turn it around on me who simply asked if she was ok out of kindness. Stay as far away from this place as you can unless you want your head bit off.

** This business did not take well to a negative review on FB and has continued to threaten and…read moreharass us on my original post. AVOID at all costs** So i was in the neighbourhood and decided I wanted to support a small business I have been following on FB for a while. I understand that these are difficult times and we are all having rough days, but I was truly disappointed when my boyfriend and I visited today for lunch and felt so uncomfortable. There was no music or radio to fill the silence. The owner was snippy and came off as very standoffish and cold in our interactions. We respected all social distance and non touching rules while in the store, so there was no reason to make us feel so unwelcome. Though we were served in a timely manner, there was no friendly smile, no great customer service, no feeling of appreciation for our visit to the bistro. I don't know if she was having a bad day or what, but our experience today makes us never want to return, and not want to recommend To clarify: -we asked for certain things, even asked if she was okay to make sandwiches, and she said yes. - when she said no quesadilla, i said fine, not a problem - she snapped at John to stay on the mat ONCE, and we did. - we stayed on the mat and did look around the store a bit, but stayed in one place. - the customer behind us came in and asked about his order. He waited, and eventually said he would return. She NEVER asked him to come to the cash, and neither did he. - yes we waited inside the cafe for the food. She never told us at the time to please wait outside, we would have if she had said anything to us. The owner of this business is a sour, rude, disrespectful woman, and it's not okay for her to continue to blame, shame, and make WILD untrue accusations about my boyfriend and I