Anina''s Café
A Vanier café and evening event space serving locally roasted coffee and house-made jam — and hosting drag, burlesque, open mic, comedy, and jazz brunch events.
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About
Anina's Café is a Vanier café and evening event space built around community programming. By day it's a coffee shop — fresh-baked pastries, locally roasted coffee, house-made jam, and highly-reviewed lavender lattes. By night it transforms into one of Ottawa's most interesting event rooms with drag and burlesque shows, open mic nights, comedy showcases, and jazz brunch events.
Padded chairs and comfortable couches give the space a living-room feel that sets it apart from typical comedy and music venues.
Programming
- Drag & burlesque showcases
- Open mic nights (recurring)
- Stand-up comedy shows
- Jazz brunch events (special dates)
- Ticketed events on Eventbrite
What to Order
- Lavender Latte (highly recommended)
- Locally Roasted Coffee
- Fresh-Baked Pastries
- House-Made Jam
Visitor Information
- Reservations: Shows ticket through Eventbrite; café is walk-in
- Event Schedule: Check aninascafe.ca or @aninascafe on social
- Good for: Date nights, low-key comedy, cultural outings in Vanier
Getting There
- Address: 280 Joffre-Bélanger Way (Vanier)
- Parking: Street parking
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