Wow! This was quite the treat! We had a hard time choosing what to eat! It's not cheap here, but…read morevery good food and beverages. As well as all these sweets, they also sell a variety of sandwiches and other things (did I see quiche up there?) I will get a snap shot of the other stuff on the way out. Their coffee is LavAzza (Italian, famous for buying out KickAss coffee from the company's Canadian owners.) I do love a consistently good cup of coffee! It's been seriously years since I've been here. I had forgotten how good it is! The Colonnade community is not in my regular stomping grounds, unless I'm coming up here for beads (Canada Beading Supply), or knitting supplies (Wool Tyme). So today was a bit of a shopping trip for me. I would definitely come back here again, hopefully sooner. So let me know in advance when you want to do a meet up here! ;-)

Large display counters offer wonderful looking sandwiches, fantastic baked goods and a variety of…read moresnacks Biggest decision was what to try Turkey and Cheddar was my choice Delicious Dessert to be painfully to choose Service was helpful and courteous Ambience is casual but comfy Coffee was good Clean environment with reasonable background music Must return

My husband and I were in the Antares Industrial Park picking up a replacement part for our…read morerefrigerator and wanted to grab some lunch nearby. Most places around were not open on Saturdays, but Via Slack Coffee was, so that's where we went. Overall, it was very good. We both got the Sandwich Trio ($8.84 each, so with tax $10 even). The trio came with a sandwich, soup or bag of chips, and a can of pop. I got the roast beef sandwich, soup of the day, which was cream of broccoli, and a can of iced tea. My husband got the turkey sandwich, same soup and same drink. The default toppings on the sandwiches are honey mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, green olives, pickles, hot banana peppers and jalapenos. My husband got the default, but I asked for no mayo, no banana peppers and no jalapenos. Somehow I ended up not getting pickles either, but that's not a big deal. I'm glad I didn't get the stuff that I didn't want. My roast beef looked and tasted exactly like pastrami, but oddly enough, pastrami is not on their menu as a meat option. So I'm not sure if that's what they call roast beef or if the person making my sandwich made a mistake. I was starving and I'm not opposed to pastrami, so I ate it, but I was expecting roast beef. The sandwich itself was very good. I loved the variety of toppings. Everything tasted fresh and I felt it was excellent value for money. The soup could have been hotter in my opinion. It was just lukewarm. I'm not the biggest creamy soup fan, but it was their only soup available (understandable, because it was Saturday and I think most of their business is on weekdays. We were the only customers the entire time we were there). However, it had lots of chunks of broccoli and wasn't too salty. I'm happy that it came in a real bowl since we were eating in and not in a takeout container, but oddly enough we were given disposable spoons. I would have preferred a metal spoon, but it's not really a big deal, just something I noticed. They also currently have a Yelp check-in deal where you get a free Americano when you check in on the Yelp App. Both hubby and I checked in and we each got a free coffee (regularly $3.25). They were super strong and very good. They serve Happy Goat coffee. We sat down and waited for our food, but I did get up to get some water from the water dispenser and I glanced over and noticed that the server was wearing gloves to make our sandwiches. Extra points for this! Y'all know how much I like good hygienic practices! :) Service was polite and friendly. The place is relatively new and looks clean and neat. Lots of free parking in the parking lot out front. It's in a strip mall. Via Slack Coffee is a very good lunch option for people working in the industrial park. Most food places in industrial parks are takeout only with limited seating, so it's also nice that there is a lot of seating, mostly regular chairs, but also a few comfy couch-like chairs.

This is disgusting! The girl who serve me at the counter was very nice and she gave me the fig…read morescone that I wanted and asked me if I'd like it warmed up. I said yes. In the meantime she gave me my cuppa coffee and I said down. It was warm and I went over and told her that it was lukewarm. She said it was fresh but she would give me an Americano instead. I've never tasted anything so vile in my life as that Americano! When I got the words of school and there was a disgusting smell coming from it almost the smell of vomit. I thought it might've been the people around me. I took a bite of it and I wanted to throw up.The manager looked at me and came over and said is everything OK. I said have you tasted this? He said I'm sorry I'll give you something else would you like something else and I said no. He came back with my money for the scone. I could no longer drink anymore of that coffee. I left it on the table and I left. The floor was dirty but behind the counter looks fairly clean. The pastries look old but they were attractive looking. But don't judge a book by its cover! I expected good tasting happy goat coffee but I got discussed and Coffey both times. I don't know what that's going was made of but it tasted like a reject from the garbage dump. Not impressed and I will never come back here again

Nice coffee roasterie hidden in addictive little plaza We…read moretried a Latte very good Americano was good Espresso was also good The gluten free Nanaimo bars were tasty The Lemon Ginger cookie was nice Barista was friendly, helpful and efficient Seating was comfortable Premises were clean Will return to enjoy more

Lovely new coffee shop in an area that needed one, so yay!…read more Customer service was fabulous - friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable. Decor is calm, shades of tawny grey, with bursts of colour. Coffee is good. Some Gluten free treats are available along with other snacks.

Coffee is always consistent and the specials are often pretty good. Bonus you can bring your dog in!read more

Relaxed atmosphere but the seating wasn't very comfortable and it had an industrial kind of vibe.read more

Mike at Take Another Bite was professional and helpful as we prepared to cater an all-day event…read morethis fall. Two meals and coffee service for the day with a variety of food intolerances were prepared and delivered on time and enjoyed by everyone. Happy Goat coffee served (the best!) and baked bread and desserts so wonderful. The prices and service were the best I found for a homemade tasting caterer.

So "Take Another Bite!" first opened up in Manotick and I first experienced their food when they…read morecatered an event at my work many years ago. I'm rarely in Manotick, so while I remembered that they were good, I felt it would be unlikely that I would visit their Manotick cafe. Then they opened up a second location in Ottawa in an industrial park on Colonnade, which was much closer to home than Manotick for me. It still took me a while to make it there, but I finally did. It's a cute cafe inside, despite being in an industrial park. They sell drinks, baked goods, soups, ready to eat meals and refrigerated/bake at home meals. They are primarily a caterer, but it's nice that they have a storefront where you can grab some lunch or snacks and even dine in. Baked goods are on the pricier end like $4 for a Nanaimo Bar or dessert square. Entrees with a side salad are $10-$12 but the portions are pretty modest. However, their food is good and healthier than greasy fast food ;) I've had their sandwiches, which are tasty but way too much mayo/sauce for my liking. Their desserts are also very rich, lol. Their lasagna is good (and not too saucy). I also liked their broccoli salad (which didn't have too much dressing, which is a common compliant of mine when it comes to broccoli salad, as most places drench it in mayo). You know I love those hidden places in industrial parks, and Take Another Bite!, Ottawa location, is one of them. Free parking in front of the cafe.

Take Out 2: Continuing with helping struggling local restaurants, we chose a Second Cup for our…read morenext venture. It is truly different nowadays - Our new reality. Except for Tim Hortons via their drive through, a lot of the designer coffee shops are closed if no drive through is offered. All of them no longer have dining available either order using their app or on site or go through their drive through. We walked in to experience Second Cup since we don't go here too often. It was easier for us to browse through their menu without feeling pressured from a car waiting for their order behind you. It was a bit different seeing the place not occupied however our coffee barista was Soo helpful and was very welcoming. We made small talk regarding how the virus was affecting both our lives and the stores. For this Second Cup they have been fortunate because they are able to stay open but a lot of it's employees have been laid off understandably. I got a white chocolate whipped cream drink and a lemon twist green tea for my lady. We took some almond cookies to go before we waited in a line outside the Asian grocery store T&T nearby. The experience was great! Fast service and we had a good conversation to boot. I noticed after we paid that she quickly disinfected the credit/debit card reader. Due to COVID-19 there are people who go to extremes and disinfect their coffee even in drive throughs. See my pic! For us though, we wore non powdered latex gloves to grab our drinks and wore a surgical masks throughout this day. $$-$$$ Gourmet drinks what do you expect? Nice though...

Visited one late evening. It was decorated for the holidays. I haven't been to second cup in…read moreawhile. There was so much to choose from, nutty flavours, matcha, smoothies, cake and bagels etc. Ended up going with a classic hot chocolate, it wasn't severed in a mug. I sat and enjoyed the warm ambiance. Though they were short staffed and it took some time I didn't mind it. The service was friendly!

Went in to buy a birthday cake for my wife... great kind attentive service, cake was absolutely…read moredelicious- I have bought tons of cakes - Marzipan ones, spent upwards of $250 for customized ones. This chocolate orange cake I got was one of the best - this 6" size was $68. The key ingredient that makes it delicious is the buttercream. I also had a latte and ginger cookie which was just as delicious. Great atmosphere if you drop in for coffee and dessert. Highly recommend this place.

Everything was fresh and tasted good!…read more The blueberry pancakes and classic breakfast were both great, and the potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Coffee was good, service was prompt, and the food came out quickly. We found this spot after another brunch place nearby closed earlier, and we're glad we did. Love that they're open until 3 and really enjoyed the cozy, welcoming ambience. Seating is a little on the tighter side since one wall is all bench seating, but it still felt comfortable overall.

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 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.

What a pleasant place to sit down and enjoy a taste of Yemeni tea, some Middle East music, and an…read moreoccasional live performance of the Oud guitar. Simply wonderful.

Came by for a post dinner tea, inside it's decorated very well, there are pictures all over the…read morewall, some antique artifacts like an old radio near the sugar/cutlery station a mirror featured wall really gives the illusion of a bigger space. They have some seating available, including floor cushions. There is a sign that states limit to one hour when busy which I can understand. We arrived shortly before the post Iftar rush. It got very busy very quickly. Staff seemed to be overwhelmed as they get through all customers. We waited to have our order taken but sat down when they were busy. Eventually we placed our order and waited. Since we only got an adani chai and kunafa, we got our items quickly. The Adana chai was cooked well, it was creamy and flavourful. We got sugar sticks $.75 the concept it great, however, the stick breaks very quickly leaving your drink incredibly sweet so make sure to not leave it in there if you want a somewhat sweet tea. The kunafa was $12 for a piece. This was dissatisfying, it appeared to be re-heated because that was definitely not a fresh kunafa. It was dry and around the edges. We only had a few bites and left it. Overall, They have a large selection of drinks to choose from, and sandwiches. It appears to be incredibly busy during Ramadan but I will definitely come back to have the tea again.

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)