Ottawa Cafes & Coffee Shops
Discover the best cafes and coffee shops in Ottawa. From cozy neighbourhood spots to specialty roasters.
Kettleman's Bagel Co.
A 24/7 wood-fired Montreal-style bagel bakery on Bank Street, baking fresh bagels around the clock since 1993.
Happy Goat Coffee Co.
A socially conscious roaster based in Hintonburg with over 20 blends sourced directly from small farmers. Beans roasted on-site twice weekly. Multiple locations across Ottawa including Elgin Street and Old Ottawa South.
Arlington Five
A cozy cafe just off Bank Street with a scratch kitchen, local ingredients, and a community feel. Hosts art shows, workshops, and evening events. Known for their muffins and soothing lattes.
Wild Oat Bakery, Cafe & Farm
Vegetarian bakery and cafe on Bank Street in The Glebe with over 20 years of history. Scratch-baked goods using ingredients from their own organic farm, with many vegan and gluten-free options.
Little Victories Coffee Roasters
Ottawa's standout coffee roaster with a flagship on Elgin Street overlooking Parliament Hill. In-house roasted beans, minimalist design, and excellent flat whites. Multiple locations across the city.
Equator Coffee Roasters
An Ottawa coffee institution since 1998, sourcing fair trade and organic beans from small-scale farmers. The Westboro flagship is the hub, with locations at the National Arts Centre, Kanata (with drive-thru), and Stittsville.
Oh So Good Desserts & Coffeehouse
ByWard Market dessert institution serving 35+ handmade cakes and cheesecakes since 1994, and one of the few late-night dessert destinations in Ottawa.
Drip House
Part cafe, part cocktail bar. Drip House transitions from house-made croissants and specialty coffee by day to cocktails by night. Multiple locations across Ottawa with the Chinatown spot as the flagship.
Quelque Chose Patisserie
Ottawa's most famous specialty macaron shop, a 100% gluten-free French patisserie in Westboro offering 22+ macaron flavours and afternoon tea.
Casa Bonita Coffee & Bakery
Nepean cafe that was the first to bring mochi donuts to Ottawa. Around a dozen mochi donut flavors daily plus croffles, Vietnamese egg coffee, and specialty lattes in a pink floral space with board games.
Studio Staja
Bilingual board game cafe on Rideau Street with a pay-what-you-can game library, TCG sales, and a Safe Space Alliance certified community atmosphere.
Elina Patisserie
French and European patisserie on Sussex Drive handcrafted by Ukrainian-born pastry chef Elina Olefirenko. Known for Honey Cake, Vanilla Basque Cheesecake, Opera Cake, and macarons in an open-kitchen setting.
La Catrina Churros
Ottawa's only churrería, serving traditional 3-ingredient vegan churros in the ByWard Market. Trained by traditional Mexican churros masters, La Catrina offers classic cinnamon-sugar churros, filled churros, and Mexican hot chocolate.
Little Jo Berry's
100% vegan bakery and cafe in Hintonburg serving doughnuts, mac & cheese, poutine, meatless ribs, and pies with a community-centered, LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere.