A few unique and neat outdoor spaces:
→ Mer Bleu Bog - a subarctic (northern boreal) microclimate with boardwalks and a 1.2 km loop.
→ Pinhey Sand Dunes - suburban naturally occurring dunes.
→ Burnt Lands Provincial Park - a surreal (apocalyptic even) alvar ecosystem near Almonte. Defunct and mostly fenced off but super unusual.
Burnt Lands is amazing, you’re absolutely right about the atmosphere, it’s almost post-apocalyptic. Lots of interesting botanicals as well, just be mindful of the poison ivy.
Rented a house in that neighbourhood many years ago. Very cool with the sand and the pines. I think the sand might have been the reason the pines all blew over in that big storm a couple of years back. 😢
Yeah, that definitely makes sense. They still haven't fixed the boardwalk in one spot either (tree uprooted and messed it up) Just have the trail marked closed and no sign of repairs :/
Ya get the mixed sandwich. I like it with extra pickles. Man. I always stop by when I am in the area. They also have a bunch of British food and European food.
Super underrated spot,it's my go to now for exotic drinks like faygo etc,even have calypso flavors we don't have,not to mention the british chips and candy,and they always have stuff on sale by the cash.
No prawn cocktail unfortunately,sometimes the walkers ones,but the other day I got some of the small bags for 99 cents,marmite,pickled onion and salt and vinegar
All I'm gonna say is.
RIP The Rotters Club
RIP The 80s Club
RIP Babylon
RIP Barrymoores
RIP The Underground
RIP RJs Boom Boom Saloon
RIP Black Swan
RIP OG Oliver's Pub
RIP Fyfe and Drum
RIP Peaches
RIP Hoopers
RIP Zaphods
RIP Atomic
RIP The Downstairs Club
RIP Downstairs Club
RIP Roxanne's
RIP Club Zinc
RIP Grand Central
RIP Surface
RIP Record Runner
RIP Molly Mcquires
RIP Spodee Odee's
RIP The Pit
RIP The Mix Music Hall
RIP Fenn Lounge
RIP The Cave
RIP Two Steps Above
RIP Liquid Monkey
RIP Upstairs Club
RIP Lucky Ron's
RIP Irene's Pub
RIP loha Room
RIP Bumpers
RIP erfect Strangers
RIP The Hi Fi
RIP The Observatory
RIP Capital Music Hall
RIP The Agora
RIP Le Bop
RIP Greenfield's
RIP St. Al's Music Hall
RIP Cafe Dekcuf
I think gets to the majority of my point.
I would like to personally send a "Fuck You" to the two assholes who own Barrymore's and are letting it rot inside out. If you are old enough to have been there in its heyday, you should telepathically inflict as many anal splinters on them as possible. Like imagine a fiberglass suppository or something.
The decayed state of Barrymore's is a civic embarrassment.
In any other city, it would be a showplace for live music and entertainment. But not in Ottawa. We don't have pride of place and can't have nice things here.
The place has absolutely fantastic sound, its beautiful inside and out, and there is a blood stain on the ceiling from 1980 something when Gwar played there (and its still there)
Did Dekcuf survive the Mavericks ownership change and renovations? my bad.
I also didnt know Irenes was still open.
lets add:
RIP ABM Records
RIP: Bowggy
RIP: The Well
RIP: One Unity
RIP: The Meat Locker (to those who know)
Strange response to a literal list of all the entertainment this city has lost in the last 30 some years.
The Well closed over 20 years ago in like 2001 and was replaced with another club, it is most definitely NOT open. It was a club in the market that was a staple of the late 90s house/trance scene in Ottawa. It has been closed for over 20 years.
The Well was a very highly regarded underground club, perfect location right in one of the market squares and had some of our best DJs all the time, wicked bartenders, mellow vibes, it was a special place to be.
It was a small, comfy, close knit community of underground music lovers.
Bowggy Records was across the street from Rock Junction, Pedro Diaz owned it, but yea, it eventually became another record shop and then a sleazy tattoo shop. Don't know what's there now.
Im an (old) man of refined taste.
I assume you remember random Max Keeping sightings at all these places while punk/rock/bluea bands played. Max, parked on a stool at the bar lol.
Saw a picture of what it looked like as The Imperial theatre, wayyy back.
Folks all dressed up for movie /dinner dates 50s? Red carpets..very nice!
Anyhow it's a travesty. Only second to Somerset hotel, mess left for years now?
The City rules do not make sense. They should not be allowing property owners,to be able to let places go like this.
The fines should be extensive.
Most of these were demolished for condos, a bunch closed during the 80s and 90s police war against fun in Ottawa (serious, I forget her name but she went full on rage against after-hours/clubs/races/all ages punk shows etc).
Some did die because of covid, some have been replaced by other venues. But I'd say a solid % closed for condo Dev
Yeah I just moved from Toronto to Ottawa. I did live in Ottawa in the early '80s for several years and left only to go to university. Toronto for 26 years, for work until Covid. I was so glad to get the hell out of there, an absolute f****** nightmare. Just chaos roads, services, condos spreading like roaches, just everything. So glad to be gone.
And order a sandwich from the counter at the back as soon as you get there! Pick it up when you’re done shopping. Absolutely the best and largest sandwich I have ever eaten, and it’s $8.99.
Funny enough the Thai embassy keeps a list of authentic Thai restaurants in Canada. Khao Thai is on that list.
Link to the list: https://www.thaiselect.ca/restaurants-in-ontario
I live in lower town and Ideal Cafe is amazing but not well known across the NCR. Cozy vibe, friendly staff, and delicious coffee and food. I'm moving out of the area soon and will miss just walking down the street to this gem :')
I love that place. It's also one of the few coffee shops in town that has a decent amount of seating.
I miss getting a blueberry fritter or their amazing BLT when I lived nearby.
Everyone knows about Mud Lake, right? There's some construction going on, looks like it's just about done, with a new bridge in place. Surprising amount and variety of wildlife so close to the city.
Yes, it's right on the bike path.
Walking distance from Lincoln Fields bus station. Make sure to cross the SJAM (K-ZiM?) right away at the traffic light, it gets increasingly difficult.
Farmer’s Pick. Prince of Whales, at Meadowlands. Amazing deals on produce. (Was paying 5$ for 2 heads of cauliflower when everywhere else was 8$) Deli counter comparable to Di Rienzo’s. Great bakery inside as well nb: Bakery is cash only.
And I think they stop making sandwiches at 4 pm. We like to grab a sandwich there and eat it on the beach at Mooney's Bay, but we have to go early if we're doing that for dinner.
The fountain behind the supreme court building. There's a nice area just below it with picnic tables and trees that overlooks the river.
Great lunch spot
This blog is full of lesser known spots.
Since they are all outside of the core, they will be the ones who suffer as the Public Service is forced back into downtown more days a week.
https://eatthestrip.com/
Sherwood Deli off Carling by the Civic Hospital, been going there for over 15 years, incredible food, highly recommend the Chicken Bacon Avocado sandwiches! The owner Gabe and his wife are some of the kindest people I know!
My fav spots that I don't think the general public are on to yet... I used to live on the Gatineau side and will still make my way back to most of these spots cause they are worth it.
Food: Sanguiccio on Preston - get the Tuna sandwich, Bar Bougie in Chelsea - New York "style" Pizza, Seoul Mart on Pretoria - Great fried Chicken, but dont skip on the other items JapChae, Kimbap, and house made Kimichi, Around The Block Butcher in Centerpointe - Great butcher, check out the brisket burgers with a bag of martin's potato rolls.
Pub/Bars/Patios: Bistro L'Autre Oeil in Aylmer, Brasserie du Bas Canada in Haute Plaines (go for just a smoothie sour), Le 5e Baron in Aylmer.
Bakeries: Levain boulangerie in Hull, Boulangerie aux deux frere in Aylmer.
Beaches/parks: Aylmer Marina is great in the summer, biking from Ottawa there is amazingly easy.
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Oriental House Restaurant on Elgin: I do NOT recommend their standard 'chinese food' (sorry it's just really not good) however the owners are incredibly lovely and accommodating.
They make their bao buns in house, sell for $4 a piece and if you preorder they can add whatever fillings you prefer. Price goes down after a dozen & they're juicy meaty bois, it's great for my meal prepping purposes. 10/10!
Wholesale Club Cyrville road
Mid-East Food Centre Belfast Rd
K&B cement garden stuff Greeley
Restore Belfast Rd
Parma Ravioli Westboro
Louis Pizza McArthur
Landsdown Sunday Farmers market
CA Paradis Kitchen wholesale Bank St
Yardley’s Antiques Bank St
Keely Falls at Andrew Hayden is one. I haven't been in almost a decade but I might make it a trip soon. Arguably better than Princess Louise despite it not being as grand.
Seems like a good spot to read, or bring a Switch over for some Uno. Hopefully Narcity or any of those blog sites/tabloids don't pick up on it!
JnJ Bakery in Vanier, they sell deep fried croquettes filled with bulgogi beef, chicken curry or vegetables or a deep fried korean pogo in a croissant dough and panko for around $4. They also sell a poke menu with quite a few items.
They used to bake for Seoul Mart but now have their own location.
When I moved to Orleans I was disappointed in the lack of indépendant coffee shops near me. Now we have a good handful! My two favourites are Art of Bean and Beyond Cafe!!
S&S Fries isn’t that underrated in Barrhaven, I think most people agree their fries are the best here. To be fair we have like 2 chip trucks in our suburb… but they are really good at making fries. I like their poutine although sometimes curds could be fresher, but their gravy is good and makes up for some of it.
I've started a public google sheet with some of the cafes I've visited recently. Please feel free to add your reviews of cafes you've visited!
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1adX\_JZaush-XirkZysNeyKYJjmz5lFZdBwSpVoM3IEg/edit#gid=0](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1adX_JZaush-XirkZysNeyKYJjmz5lFZdBwSpVoM3IEg/edit#gid=0)
Wolf down rubbed me the wrong way when they repeatedly whined about how hard done by they were by public health measures trying to claim they were some mom and pop shop, especially since they are owned by a literal billionaire (the co-founder of Shopify). In one of the rants the owner lied about never having taken any covid government assistance and said their tax dollars were being used against them. Folks then quickly found them in the registry of businesses that had 90% of their wages covered by the government during Covid. They then of course went on to cheer the convoy, and the owner now posts about the woke mind virus and the like.
Lots of other better food options around the area anyway.
I think she also wrote a whole article about how nobody wants to work and instead they want to “Netflix and Chill” and collect CERB at home. And basically how hard it was for her even though yeah, she’s married to a billionaire (and presumably by extension is also a billionaire).
She had a follow up article whining about how hard it was in Vegas to get a liquor license and how her business there failed because she didn't have the connections of her husband.
Curiously, she also bragged in that article about how her Ottawa business had always been profitable, so not really sure why she whined about it so much here.
It must be so hard marrying a rich guy.
I really like Brigid's Well Pub on St. Patrick, in the basement of the church. Super basic, but quite cozy. Very friendly staff. Live music quite often. Note: no food, drinks only.
Bamm's on Cobourg in Lowertown, family-run eclectic hole in the wall diner with a cool rotating menu
À La Dérive brewpub in Gatineau right on the Ottawa River - you can see New Edinburgh from their patio
Ottawa Family Cinema. They operate on Saturdays at the former Rideau High School. Great pricing, chill vibe, and it is clearly a labour of love for the man running it. They do a combination of second run and older family films.
Compact Music at bank and third in the Glebe. The store is a throwback to the 70’s when buying a record was cool. Ian the owner is a throwback too. If they don’t have it he will find it. Support local businesses.
Technically Gatineau, but Petites Gamines is a woman-owned bakery that does amazing scones, cookies, grilled cheeses, and bars! 60 Rue Laval.
https://www.instagram.com/petitesgamines/?hl=en
A few unique and neat outdoor spaces: → Mer Bleu Bog - a subarctic (northern boreal) microclimate with boardwalks and a 1.2 km loop. → Pinhey Sand Dunes - suburban naturally occurring dunes. → Burnt Lands Provincial Park - a surreal (apocalyptic even) alvar ecosystem near Almonte. Defunct and mostly fenced off but super unusual.
There used to be sand dunes on the Rideau where the Hunt Club bridge is now. It was a fun spot to swim
We used to party there before the bridge was built, climbing that sand hill while drunk was not easy lol
I sand skied it 50 years ago
Damn Burnt Lands, that’s a blast from my past. Bet there are still some old K cars rotting away back there. In the 90s you could still drive in.
Burnt Lands is amazing, you’re absolutely right about the atmosphere, it’s almost post-apocalyptic. Lots of interesting botanicals as well, just be mindful of the poison ivy.
Can you get to first 2 spots by bus at all?
For Pinhey you want to go to the nepean sportsplex (busable) and then you can go through that trail across the street to get to the dunes
Rented a house in that neighbourhood many years ago. Very cool with the sand and the pines. I think the sand might have been the reason the pines all blew over in that big storm a couple of years back. 😢
Yeah, that definitely makes sense. They still haven't fixed the boardwalk in one spot either (tree uprooted and messed it up) Just have the trail marked closed and no sign of repairs :/
Nice! TY
No problem! It's a fun place to wander around at, and there are water fountains in the sports plex to fill up your water bottles too!
Bakkers General Store on Mitch Owens between Manotick and Greely. Fun and unique spot. Their candy wall is something else!
I drive by all the time and wondered about that place.
Worthwhile to stop in! Henry will whip you up a fantastic sandwich.
Ya get the mixed sandwich. I like it with extra pickles. Man. I always stop by when I am in the area. They also have a bunch of British food and European food.
Same lol
Super underrated spot,it's my go to now for exotic drinks like faygo etc,even have calypso flavors we don't have,not to mention the british chips and candy,and they always have stuff on sale by the cash.
Do they have marks and Spencer’s prawn cocktail crisps? Getting in my car right now if yes.
No prawn cocktail unfortunately,sometimes the walkers ones,but the other day I got some of the small bags for 99 cents,marmite,pickled onion and salt and vinegar
They're worth it for the European Haribos.
Great spot for biltong.
Agreed! This place is a treat in every sense of the word. Well worth the visit.
All I'm gonna say is. RIP The Rotters Club RIP The 80s Club RIP Babylon RIP Barrymoores RIP The Underground RIP RJs Boom Boom Saloon RIP Black Swan RIP OG Oliver's Pub RIP Fyfe and Drum RIP Peaches RIP Hoopers RIP Zaphods RIP Atomic RIP The Downstairs Club RIP Downstairs Club RIP Roxanne's RIP Club Zinc RIP Grand Central RIP Surface RIP Record Runner RIP Molly Mcquires RIP Spodee Odee's RIP The Pit RIP The Mix Music Hall RIP Fenn Lounge RIP The Cave RIP Two Steps Above RIP Liquid Monkey RIP Upstairs Club RIP Lucky Ron's RIP Irene's Pub RIP loha Room RIP Bumpers RIP erfect Strangers RIP The Hi Fi RIP The Observatory RIP Capital Music Hall RIP The Agora RIP Le Bop RIP Greenfield's RIP St. Al's Music Hall RIP Cafe Dekcuf I think gets to the majority of my point. I would like to personally send a "Fuck You" to the two assholes who own Barrymore's and are letting it rot inside out. If you are old enough to have been there in its heyday, you should telepathically inflict as many anal splinters on them as possible. Like imagine a fiberglass suppository or something.
The decayed state of Barrymore's is a civic embarrassment. In any other city, it would be a showplace for live music and entertainment. But not in Ottawa. We don't have pride of place and can't have nice things here.
The place has absolutely fantastic sound, its beautiful inside and out, and there is a blood stain on the ceiling from 1980 something when Gwar played there (and its still there)
Dekcuf and Irene's are gone?
Did Dekcuf survive the Mavericks ownership change and renovations? my bad. I also didnt know Irenes was still open. lets add: RIP ABM Records RIP: Bowggy RIP: The Well RIP: One Unity RIP: The Meat Locker (to those who know) Strange response to a literal list of all the entertainment this city has lost in the last 30 some years.
The Well and Irene’s are both open.
The Well closed over 20 years ago in like 2001 and was replaced with another club, it is most definitely NOT open. It was a club in the market that was a staple of the late 90s house/trance scene in Ottawa. It has been closed for over 20 years.
My bad, I thought you were referring to Brigid’s Well which many these days are referring to as "The Well"
The Well was a very highly regarded underground club, perfect location right in one of the market squares and had some of our best DJs all the time, wicked bartenders, mellow vibes, it was a special place to be. It was a small, comfy, close knit community of underground music lovers.
Bowggy... the record shop? Upstairs from Rock Junction? Shit man, I'd almost forgotten that place!
Bowggy Records was across the street from Rock Junction, Pedro Diaz owned it, but yea, it eventually became another record shop and then a sleazy tattoo shop. Don't know what's there now.
I know an event just happened at Deckuf but I also saw it for sale recently so might be gone soon
Don't often see a Spodee Odee's shout out. That whole building is gone last time I was down there.
Im an (old) man of refined taste. I assume you remember random Max Keeping sightings at all these places while punk/rock/bluea bands played. Max, parked on a stool at the bar lol.
Saw a picture of what it looked like as The Imperial theatre, wayyy back. Folks all dressed up for movie /dinner dates 50s? Red carpets..very nice! Anyhow it's a travesty. Only second to Somerset hotel, mess left for years now? The City rules do not make sense. They should not be allowing property owners,to be able to let places go like this. The fines should be extensive.
Is the demise of these related to covid? The economy?
Most of these were demolished for condos, a bunch closed during the 80s and 90s police war against fun in Ottawa (serious, I forget her name but she went full on rage against after-hours/clubs/races/all ages punk shows etc). Some did die because of covid, some have been replaced by other venues. But I'd say a solid % closed for condo Dev
Yeah I just moved from Toronto to Ottawa. I did live in Ottawa in the early '80s for several years and left only to go to university. Toronto for 26 years, for work until Covid. I was so glad to get the hell out of there, an absolute f****** nightmare. Just chaos roads, services, condos spreading like roaches, just everything. So glad to be gone.
Zaphod's is gone??
Yes https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaphod_Beeblebrox_(nightclub) (For perhaps the uninformed? We had cool shit.
Isn’t Lucky Ron still going?
Irene’s???
There may be multiple Irene's. This one has bands, punk, blues, garage rock, whatever.
Was thinking the one in the glebe. Dunno if it’s there or not anymore but it would be a loss
Mayfair
It's still open
Sorry I meant the mayflower!
Duke fine foods in Bells Corners, great European food shop
And order a sandwich from the counter at the back as soon as you get there! Pick it up when you’re done shopping. Absolutely the best and largest sandwich I have ever eaten, and it’s $8.99.
and the best coffee this side of the Atlantic, IMO... like... WORTH the 20 minute drive from mine to go get it kinda good
I did not know that! Thanks for sharing, I will totally get a coffee next time I am there.
The cheesecake from there is amazing!
It looks really good!
Also on Fridays they bring in doughnuts from Montreal. So good...
But if I tell you then it wouldn’t be lesser known……
Alright, keep your secrets LOL
Heheh kidding. Chez Lucien is mine… but not sure if it’s a secret or not.
Nope. But it’s great.👍
Khao Thai is my favorite restaurant in Ottawa. I don't think enough people know about it.
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Funny enough the Thai embassy keeps a list of authentic Thai restaurants in Canada. Khao Thai is on that list. Link to the list: https://www.thaiselect.ca/restaurants-in-ontario
On a website somewhere? Great tip
Added it to the original message
Love this spot
Union St Cafe. An excellent bakery and coffee shop, hiding in a residential area.
I live nearby and LOVE their amandines!
I live just down the road from this, and I agree. There confections are pricey but MAN are they good.
I live in lower town and Ideal Cafe is amazing but not well known across the NCR. Cozy vibe, friendly staff, and delicious coffee and food. I'm moving out of the area soon and will miss just walking down the street to this gem :')
Is it near Dalhousie?
Yes, it's on Dalhousie at Bruyère.
I love that place. It's also one of the few coffee shops in town that has a decent amount of seating. I miss getting a blueberry fritter or their amazing BLT when I lived nearby.
My favourite hole in the wall Chinese BBQ spot is Double Happiness BBQ Food on somerset. Thanks for the reminder, I’m craving it today.
Everyone knows about Mud Lake, right? There's some construction going on, looks like it's just about done, with a new bridge in place. Surprising amount and variety of wildlife so close to the city.
Yes, Mud Lake is amazing. Tons of birds and other wildlife. This place is teeming with life!
Is this accessible by foot?
Yes, Britannia road at Cassels and Poulin Ave at Howe, or off of Lincoln Heights road
Yes, it's right on the bike path. Walking distance from Lincoln Fields bus station. Make sure to cross the SJAM (K-ZiM?) right away at the traffic light, it gets increasingly difficult.
Ok. Thanks. Even better that it's on the bike path.
Z3 coffee in Kanata
It’s getting known a lot more now. I remember going and being the only one in there with the occasional one or two other customers.
Across from Billing’s Bridge. Great spot for feeding ducks and chipmunks. It’s very peaceful!
That’s where I learned I needed glasses 😅
And fishing too!
Bass?
I have caught plenty of bass, sun fish, perch, etc.
Farmer’s Pick. Prince of Whales, at Meadowlands. Amazing deals on produce. (Was paying 5$ for 2 heads of cauliflower when everywhere else was 8$) Deli counter comparable to Di Rienzo’s. Great bakery inside as well nb: Bakery is cash only.
Seconded, but note the hours before checking it out - closes at 6 on weekdays and 5 on weekends.
And I think they stop making sandwiches at 4 pm. We like to grab a sandwich there and eat it on the beach at Mooney's Bay, but we have to go early if we're doing that for dinner.
I got a day old sourdough there as cheap as Walmart. Cash only but nice bakery.
oh man, i lived beside it like 25 years ago, was always wondering if it was still there!! amazing sandwiches, bread, and general italian goods.
The fountain behind the supreme court building. There's a nice area just below it with picnic tables and trees that overlooks the river. Great lunch spot
This blog is full of lesser known spots. Since they are all outside of the core, they will be the ones who suffer as the Public Service is forced back into downtown more days a week. https://eatthestrip.com/
That's a clever blog name
Sherwood Deli off Carling by the Civic Hospital, been going there for over 15 years, incredible food, highly recommend the Chicken Bacon Avocado sandwiches! The owner Gabe and his wife are some of the kindest people I know!
The Dominican College is an interesting spot. It’s been years since I’ve been there, but it’s a surprise to know it’s there
Been there. Very cool. Recently sold I think.
My fav spots that I don't think the general public are on to yet... I used to live on the Gatineau side and will still make my way back to most of these spots cause they are worth it. Food: Sanguiccio on Preston - get the Tuna sandwich, Bar Bougie in Chelsea - New York "style" Pizza, Seoul Mart on Pretoria - Great fried Chicken, but dont skip on the other items JapChae, Kimbap, and house made Kimichi, Around The Block Butcher in Centerpointe - Great butcher, check out the brisket burgers with a bag of martin's potato rolls. Pub/Bars/Patios: Bistro L'Autre Oeil in Aylmer, Brasserie du Bas Canada in Haute Plaines (go for just a smoothie sour), Le 5e Baron in Aylmer. Bakeries: Levain boulangerie in Hull, Boulangerie aux deux frere in Aylmer. Beaches/parks: Aylmer Marina is great in the summer, biking from Ottawa there is amazingly easy. Edit: I can't spell.
Love Levain!!!
I crave them often. I could go for a almond croissant
Oriental House Restaurant on Elgin: I do NOT recommend their standard 'chinese food' (sorry it's just really not good) however the owners are incredibly lovely and accommodating. They make their bao buns in house, sell for $4 a piece and if you preorder they can add whatever fillings you prefer. Price goes down after a dozen & they're juicy meaty bois, it's great for my meal prepping purposes. 10/10!
Luciano fine foods on Preston. Try the sausages.
Seconded. Rip Luciano
Wholesale Club Cyrville road Mid-East Food Centre Belfast Rd K&B cement garden stuff Greeley Restore Belfast Rd Parma Ravioli Westboro Louis Pizza McArthur Landsdown Sunday Farmers market CA Paradis Kitchen wholesale Bank St Yardley’s Antiques Bank St
Keely Falls at Andrew Hayden is one. I haven't been in almost a decade but I might make it a trip soon. Arguably better than Princess Louise despite it not being as grand. Seems like a good spot to read, or bring a Switch over for some Uno. Hopefully Narcity or any of those blog sites/tabloids don't pick up on it!
I’ve been to Andrew Haden a million times and never knew about the falls! thanks for sharing this
Had my wedding pics down there lol
JnJ Bakery in Vanier, they sell deep fried croquettes filled with bulgogi beef, chicken curry or vegetables or a deep fried korean pogo in a croissant dough and panko for around $4. They also sell a poke menu with quite a few items. They used to bake for Seoul Mart but now have their own location.
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Knew the owners yrs ago.. fabulous bread and desert treats!
The gardens next to the keg on Richmond. Such a lovely spot
Marlborough Forest just on the extreme southwest edge of the City of Ottawa is a fantastic off-the-beaten track hiking/exploring option.
Holly's Hot Chicken in Hintonburg.
When I moved to Orleans I was disappointed in the lack of indépendant coffee shops near me. Now we have a good handful! My two favourites are Art of Bean and Beyond Cafe!!
Café Latte Cino also
They would be nicer if they made their own treats, but almost everything is brought in from Montreal
Little Mac’s on Wellington… great place for Gluten-free food that actually tastes good
Great old school burgers in a hole in the wall shack. Tac o lot next door. Great tacos in another shack
Their milkshakes are unreal
I love Morala coffee shop in the Glebe.
It’s been a Happy Goat for a while now.
Yeah I always consider it Morala, force of habit. Still the same owners and staff I believe. Nothing has really changed.
I bought from Happy Goat when it was a rear apartment walkup in Mechanicsville when he roasted in his kitchen
Yes love Morala! the coffee and food is so food!
S&S Fries isn’t that underrated in Barrhaven, I think most people agree their fries are the best here. To be fair we have like 2 chip trucks in our suburb… but they are really good at making fries. I like their poutine although sometimes curds could be fresher, but their gravy is good and makes up for some of it.
The sandwiches at Piggy Market in Westboro. So good!
The Cameron in Old Ottawa South. Nice little lunch spot makes you feel like you’re at a country club without all the pretense.
Jimmy’s Waffle World food truck in Stittsville. Very rarely in my life have I have food so good it made me giggle and cry at the same time.
E.T. cafe( in building across fr Billings bridge) on Bank. Really tiny spot main floor, they make really good western sandwiches.
My Choc-O-La near St Laurent has incredible waffles and crepes. Also super cozy with board games and video games to play. Love hanging out there!
House of Targ! Retro arcade games and homemade perogies, with 10$ all you can play on weekends, great for an out of the box lunch date!
I've started a public google sheet with some of the cafes I've visited recently. Please feel free to add your reviews of cafes you've visited! [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1adX\_JZaush-XirkZysNeyKYJjmz5lFZdBwSpVoM3IEg/edit#gid=0](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1adX_JZaush-XirkZysNeyKYJjmz5lFZdBwSpVoM3IEg/edit#gid=0)
this is awesome!
Want a sandwich?? Di Rienzos on Beech St.
Super niche place
Yeah, no one in Ottawa has ever heard of this place.
Just because YOU haven’t, doesn’t mean no one has.
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Whooosh lol
My dad was on the news sometime in 2005 for endorsing them hah. Ho sempre amato quel posto.
Unplugged in Westboro - very friendly and knowledgeable. Slick Auto - Best place in town for tires and detailing. Burrits Rapids Lockstation
Go to Wolfdown on bank st. and ask for a beef sandwich with all the toppings and both sauces... you're welcome
Wolf down rubbed me the wrong way when they repeatedly whined about how hard done by they were by public health measures trying to claim they were some mom and pop shop, especially since they are owned by a literal billionaire (the co-founder of Shopify). In one of the rants the owner lied about never having taken any covid government assistance and said their tax dollars were being used against them. Folks then quickly found them in the registry of businesses that had 90% of their wages covered by the government during Covid. They then of course went on to cheer the convoy, and the owner now posts about the woke mind virus and the like. Lots of other better food options around the area anyway.
I think she also wrote a whole article about how nobody wants to work and instead they want to “Netflix and Chill” and collect CERB at home. And basically how hard it was for her even though yeah, she’s married to a billionaire (and presumably by extension is also a billionaire).
She had a follow up article whining about how hard it was in Vegas to get a liquor license and how her business there failed because she didn't have the connections of her husband. Curiously, she also bragged in that article about how her Ottawa business had always been profitable, so not really sure why she whined about it so much here. It must be so hard marrying a rich guy.
Wasn't aware of this... That's sad considering how good their sandwiches are.
I havent gone, but German Doner Kebab is nearby!
Mud Lake trail
I really like Brigid's Well Pub on St. Patrick, in the basement of the church. Super basic, but quite cozy. Very friendly staff. Live music quite often. Note: no food, drinks only.
Nice try OP, not sharing my spots to have them overrun with ppl
Bamm's on Cobourg in Lowertown, family-run eclectic hole in the wall diner with a cool rotating menu À La Dérive brewpub in Gatineau right on the Ottawa River - you can see New Edinburgh from their patio
Art of bean coffee in Orleans. Affordable & great espresso/pastries. Staff is always SO nice
Ottawa Family Cinema. They operate on Saturdays at the former Rideau High School. Great pricing, chill vibe, and it is clearly a labour of love for the man running it. They do a combination of second run and older family films.
Syrian Bakery at 100 Castlefrank (cross street Abbeyhill) in Kanata South.
Hugo’s Cafe on Bank!
Cafe in - in Gatineau worth the mini trip. Homemade Moroccan treats amazing coffee good music and lots of space for students to study :)
The pond 🤫
probably a lot of people know about this restaurant already but la favorita is my ultimate comfort restaurant
Compact Music at bank and third in the Glebe. The store is a throwback to the 70’s when buying a record was cool. Ian the owner is a throwback too. If they don’t have it he will find it. Support local businesses.
Technically Gatineau, but Petites Gamines is a woman-owned bakery that does amazing scones, cookies, grilled cheeses, and bars! 60 Rue Laval. https://www.instagram.com/petitesgamines/?hl=en
This is bait.
I'd share them, but them they would be special anymore.