The pastries look good and are probably more worth it. The coffee is decent too. But the food (sandwich and pea soup in my case) was very mediocre and overpriced. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Annie S
Nice service. The drinks are pretty good but on the pricier side. The one downside is the atmosphere (Saturday afternoon). The music playing wasn’t ideal (ex: ghostbusters theme etc) and there were lots of screaming children running around. If you’re looking for a calm place to catch up, study, or get work done definitely avoid weekends and opt for when kids are in school.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tommy Ong
Great pastry shop in downtown Ottawa. Most pastries are around $6, and they are simply delicious! Must try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Charles Burton
My favorite downtown coffee shop. Large and bright. Great place for quiet private conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brynmor Jones
The staff were pleasant and welcoming and were happy to explain any desserts. I've gone in the morning and the afternoon and disappointed with the pastries. I got the Jesuite once and the Apple danish the other time I visited. The pastries weren't flaky at all, were very bready, and didn't taste as fresh as I would like for the price. The shelves were mostly empty of pastries as well.There's lots of seating and the layout is very appealing however they do play club music quite loudly sometimes. I cannot speak on their coffee or sandwiches, but I don't think I would come again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Austin Hofstee
Great coffee and pastries, the atmosphere is very relaxing.It's a perfect place to start your
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Shawn Hein
Great service first and foremost. The coffee was amazing, the pastries even better. Wonderful spot close to Parliament Hill.
David Bromwich
Good, tasty food, reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Jay Piollo
The most bland tuna sandwich and chicken noodle soup I have ever had in my life. Even the canned soup from the grocery store tastes much better. The soup was rally runny and just plain water and some vegetables floating with a bit of salt. Literally. The sandwich was basically just tuna and mayo on a bun. Like??? Come on… you’re in downtown Ottawa.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Sonia Myre
Good selection of deserts and baked goods. The place and the staff are nice. The croissants are tasty but are wildly inconsistent (some are half the size of others). The cappuccino is okay. But the sandwiches are crazy overpriced, especially considering how abysmal they are (a tomato and brie sandwich had an okay amount of brie but just 2 thin slices of tomato, which shouldn't even happen if the tomato is just a topping, let alone the main ingredient). I would be back for dessert but not much else.
Amazing place in the heart of Ottawa. Many different options, from bread to sandwiches to desserts. There’s a great selection of both hot and cold drinks, which makes it ideal for a visit any season. Would definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Internet User
It was a really nice cafe to stop by during cold weather. The cafe was really pretty and nice. But the shelves with pastries were half empty. Also a lot of things were crowded in corners. The food tasted pretty good, but it was all cold. The staff was pretty nice. Overall a good cafe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant Almendras Y Chocolate
J I (Justin2009)
Stuffy, and unwelcoming. The cafe itself is warm and beautiful, however it’s full of people in suits and laptops. I felt like I was at a financial advisory convention or a case conference for a class action suit. I would have sat in and enjoyed my breakfast but the atmosphere was offsetting. if this is your crowd it’s a thumbs up. This is not a place to enjoy a book.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Andrea Beltran
I really like this place for coffee and pastries. the staff is always friendly and attentive. Today, however, I decided to try one of their sandwiches, the tuna one. I’m very disappointed because it’s more bread than tuna, it also doesn’t have any veggies or flavor, and it was $15! Overpriced for lunch.
Two different occasions I went there, the internet never work. It’s not that I was there to study but a guy who was using computer said the plug didnt work either. It’s not a place to study or web browse. It’s not that crowded, so I like it. Probably alright to sit with friends and chat. The food, hmmm have had better somewhere.
The pastries look good and are probably more worth it. The coffee is decent too. But the food (sandwich and pea soup in my case) was very mediocre and overpriced. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Nice service. The drinks are pretty good but on the pricier side. The one downside is the atmosphere (Saturday afternoon). The music playing wasn’t ideal (ex: ghostbusters theme etc) and there were lots of screaming children running around. If you’re looking for a calm place to catch up, study, or get work done definitely avoid weekends and opt for when kids are in school.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great pastry shop in downtown Ottawa. Most pastries are around $6, and they are simply delicious! Must try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pastries
My favorite downtown coffee shop. Large and bright. Great place for quiet private conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff were pleasant and welcoming and were happy to explain any desserts. I've gone in the morning and the afternoon and disappointed with the pastries. I got the Jesuite once and the Apple danish the other time I visited. The pastries weren't flaky at all, were very bready, and didn't taste as fresh as I would like for the price. The shelves were mostly empty of pastries as well.There's lots of seating and the layout is very appealing however they do play club music quite loudly sometimes. I cannot speak on their coffee or sandwiches, but I don't think I would come again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great coffee and pastries, the atmosphere is very relaxing.It's a perfect place to start your
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Great service first and foremost. The coffee was amazing, the pastries even better. Wonderful spot close to Parliament Hill.
Good, tasty food, reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
The most bland tuna sandwich and chicken noodle soup I have ever had in my life. Even the canned soup from the grocery store tastes much better. The soup was rally runny and just plain water and some vegetables floating with a bit of salt. Literally. The sandwich was basically just tuna and mayo on a bun. Like??? Come on… you’re in downtown Ottawa.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Good selection of deserts and baked goods. The place and the staff are nice. The croissants are tasty but are wildly inconsistent (some are half the size of others). The cappuccino is okay. But the sandwiches are crazy overpriced, especially considering how abysmal they are (a tomato and brie sandwich had an okay amount of brie but just 2 thin slices of tomato, which shouldn't even happen if the tomato is just a topping, let alone the main ingredient). I would be back for dessert but not much else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Butter Croissant
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing place in the heart of Ottawa. Many different options, from bread to sandwiches to desserts. There’s a great selection of both hot and cold drinks, which makes it ideal for a visit any season. Would definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a really nice cafe to stop by during cold weather. The cafe was really pretty and nice. But the shelves with pastries were half empty. Also a lot of things were crowded in corners. The food tasted pretty good, but it was all cold. The staff was pretty nice. Overall a good cafe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant Almendras Y Chocolate
Stuffy, and unwelcoming. The cafe itself is warm and beautiful, however it’s full of people in suits and laptops. I felt like I was at a financial advisory convention or a case conference for a class action suit. I would have sat in and enjoyed my breakfast but the atmosphere was offsetting. if this is your crowd it’s a thumbs up. This is not a place to enjoy a book.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
I really like this place for coffee and pastries. the staff is always friendly and attentive. Today, however, I decided to try one of their sandwiches, the tuna one. I’m very disappointed because it’s more bread than tuna, it also doesn’t have any veggies or flavor, and it was $15! Overpriced for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Almond Croissant, Pastries
Two different occasions I went there, the internet never work. It’s not that I was there to study but a guy who was using computer said the plug didnt work either. It’s not a place to study or web browse. It’s not that crowded, so I like it. Probably alright to sit with friends and chat. The food, hmmm have had better somewhere.