What a pleasure coming here in the morning, quiet lovely decor, lovely atmosphere and great food…read more Hard to find all these elements. Coffee and chai latte was awesome , we had akkawi Saj and a Belgium chocolate waffle. I'm not a shisha fan but was happy to check this spot out. Be aware they take cash only and they have an ATM machine so this took us by surprise.

- Bank Street location = friendly staff & nice ambiance; ample space & bathrooms are clean & in…read moreorder - try their matcha latte & their egg sandwich

The team at Ten Toes Coffee House has opened up a new location on Bank St. It's a lot different…read morethan the location on Cyrville. The one on Cyrville is a bit cozier but this one is a bit livelier. It's a bit narrow and space looks limited but there's another level in the basement! I enjoy the coffee here. Ordered a cafe au lait to go. Staff are friendly, there's still some wrinkles they're trying to iron out but super friendly staff, good coffee and good baked goods. I just found out they'll have sandwiches and a liquor license. I'll have to come back another time.

This cute little place does not look like much, and it is in a neighborhood a bit off the beaten…read morepath. It's on a cute street that is well worth the walk, and parking was tight... literally. I had to wait for cars to pass to get out of my car. There is just not much room on this street. The cafe is cute, I got a latte and some treats. The Whoppie pie cookie was so good as was my coffee. They said that when the weather is better there is seating outside. There was not seating inside. They did have some savories as well, which I would love to go back and try.

Love this tiny cafe…read more The owner and staff are all wonderful. Coffee is great. The primary coffee accompaniment are pastries but there is a yummy breakfast sandwich and other such items there too, if you can rip your eyes away from the goodies to look! It's charming. With the pandemic they have improved their outside, so several great spots to perch and eat and talk. There can be a bit of a lineup so consider trying to find their quieter times if they work for you. Right by the Rideau River so very accessible for bikes and people out for walks.

Overall: A // 5 stars…read more There's no denying that this cafe is all about the aesthetics, and that's great because the eyes eat first and that shouldn't be by any means neglected. I ordered the Passionfruit Latte, which was an intriguing blend of tropical notes that was actually tasted through the strength of the espresso. I liked that even though the drink was simple, the aesthetic was not neglected from the dried citrus garnish to the perfect gradient of the cup. I really enjoyed all the floral decor in the cafe to help beautify it as well. Their brunch menu is massive and full of interesting items that I wish I had more stomach space to try; definitely in a future return! Food: E Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +2 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats

Do you like the colour pink? Do you like flowers? Do you like pink flowers? If yes, you will love…read morethis place, lol. It's a cafe and a flower shop, with flowers everywhere and everything is pink. Very Instagrammable decor. I was served by the loveliest barista. He said it was his 4th day on the job (I was there mid/late December 2023). He made me the tastiest Peaches and Cream Fog (not on the menu, but should be, lol). They use Sloan Teas and the Peaches and Cream flavour is peachy and creamy with a subtle hint of floral. It wasn't too sweet and I loved it. Their croissants are flakey and buttery. Their carrot cake is good too, although the icing is too sweet for my liking. Really cute cafe! Street parking or paid parking lot parking only, which is the norm for places in the Byward Market. (14)

What an awesome little cafe. Very artsy and bohemian. They display art by local artists and the…read moredecor is very eclectic. It's in a converted old house, so there are so many rooms and nooks and crannies, lol. They have a small patio out front and a larger patio on the side. I imagine people like Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell in their early years hanging out in places like the Art House, to give you an idea of the ambiance ;) I grabbed a breakfast sandwich and a lunch wrap to go. The Southwest Chicken Wrap ($9.85) was really tasty. It had pieces of chicken, rice, black beans, cheese, and corn (which I picked out, lol). It had a bit of a spicy kick, but I'd still consider it mild (or at most on the milder side of medium). The breakfast sandwich was an English muffin, cheese, egg and bacon. I like that it was real cheese and not like a processed Kraft Singles kind of cheese. Very tasty. Staff are super chill and friendly. I'll need to come back sometime to hang out. Street parking only.

The drinks and food are simply okay. The vibes are cool and the events are fun. But why won't they…read moredust? Everything near the counter is covered in cobwebs and dust, even the cooking instruments.

Though I liked the presentation of the tea, I think there could have been more care in the teapot…read morematching the cup. Additionally, the service was sub par. This was most likely due to the place being extremely busy, but the staff were unable to be attentive to everyone

The barista staff were nice and tried their best to accommodate our high tea experience despite how…read morebusy the cafe was. However, the food was absolutely terrible. Nothing stood out, everything tasted super cheap and for an "award winning cafe" I was extremely disappointed. Even the drinks weren't very good. Overall not worth the price.

Wonderful place! Had a fun time playing board games with friendly people. Owners are very nice.read more

From the owner: Studio Staja is a bilingual board game café in Ottawa that offers games, local art, plant-based…read moresnacks and a welcoming environment for all.

The Short Version: Popular hipstery cafe that's co-located…read morewith a bicycle shop that sells bikes, bike accessories and fixes bikes. I found the decaf Americano had too sour an aftertaste for me, but the orange chocolate chip cookie was good. The Long Version: I've heard of the Ottawa Bike Cafe and have been meaning to try it for some time now and have finally gotten around to it. My husband and I were on one of our "food and drink weekend adventures" where we go to a bunch of places that are new-to-us and get a little something to share at each place. Like a food crawl, lol. Anyway the Ottawa Bike Cafe was one of our stops. We got a medium decaf Americano ($3.70) and an Orange Chocolate Chip Cookie ($4). My husband liked the coffee and he rated it 4/5. He's more of a coffee connoisseur than I am, so his assessment on coffee is likely more trustworthy than mine, lol. I found the coffee bitter with too much of a sour aftertaste, but I'm one of those people who like flavoured syrup in my coffee (whereas my husband thinks flavoured coffee is gross and drinks his coffee black. We got the coffee black by the way). I enjoyed the Orange Chocolate Chip Cookie, although I only had a few small bites as the hubby ate most of it, haha. I liked that the orange flavour was noticeable. It was a nice twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie. It was a bit too buttery for my preference and a tad too crumbly, but otherwise a pretty good cookie. Service was pleasant. The place was packed. Decor and ambiance I would describe as hipster cool. If you like popular places that are bustling, this is the place to be. I personally like quieter places with fewer people (although sadly this usually means that places I like don't always stick around). Our visit was in March. I imagine that this place is even busier in the summer. It's on the stretch of Sparks Street that is pedestrian only, so great for people watching if you sit by the window or on the patio during the warmer months when they have outdoor seating. Street parking only. Review #54 (2026)

Overall: A // 5 stars…read more I love the duality of this establishment with a full on bike shop, but also paired with intriguing speciality drinks such at the Blueberry Matcha Latte I ordered. The contrastive intensity of flavors from the rich bluebbery to the earthy matcha works incredibly well as neither element was watered down and held its own. Very impressive drink, would recommend. Food: +2 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats