Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Great place for cappucino, ice cream, and wonderful sandwiches.
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Stella Luna Gelato Cafe
1103 Bank StGreat place for cappucino, ice cream, and wonderful sandwiches.
One of three coffee places in the hood -- the others are Starbucks and Bridgehead.
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Tim Hortons
99 Rideau StOne of three coffee places in the hood -- the others are Starbucks and Bridgehead.
One of three coffee shops -- the others are Tim Hortons and Starbucks.
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Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.One of three coffee shops -- the others are Tim Hortons and Starbucks.
One of three coffee shops -- the others are Bridgehead and Tim Hortons
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Starbucks
100 Elgin StOne of three coffee shops -- the others are Bridgehead and Tim Hortons
Siam Kitchen
1050 Bank StExcellent Thai food.
One of many trendy bars in the newly-developed and now-very-hip Lansdowne Park.
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Local Lansdowne
826 Exhibition WayOne of many trendy bars in the newly-developed and now-very-hip Lansdowne Park.
Taylor's Genuine Food And Wine Bar
1091 Bank StFine dining in this small but very hip restaurant.
Newest restaurant in the hood. Friendly staff. Unusual offerings. Lots of fun.
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Belmont
1169 Bank StreetNewest restaurant in the hood. Friendly staff. Unusual offerings. Lots of fun.
Havana Cafe
1200 Bank StreetCuban food in a lively, friendly atmosphere.
A very fun place to sit together and cook food in the hot pot. A favourite place for university students and the Chinese community.
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Ottawa 快乐小羊
1514 Merivale RdA very fun place to sit together and cook food in the hot pot. A favourite place for university students and the Chinese community.
Fresh-baked bagels available 24 hours, 365 days a year.
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Kettleman's Bagel Co.
912 Bank StFresh-baked bagels available 24 hours, 365 days a year.
A great health-food restaurant -- a favourite for vagans and vegetarians.
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The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main StA great health-food restaurant -- a favourite for vagans and vegetarians.
Jim Foster has set one of Ottawa's best seafood restaurants beside his fish market.
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Pelican Seafood Market and Grill
1500 Bank StJim Foster has set one of Ottawa's best seafood restaurants beside his fish market.
Harvey's
1270 Baseline RdCanadian fast-food hamburger chain -- for that quick fix!
Italian food with a great view of the Rideau Canal. Bill and Hillary Clinton ate here.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Canal Ritz
375 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayItalian food with a great view of the Rideau Canal. Bill and Hillary Clinton ate here.
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
425 Marché WayA place to gather after the game or the movie.
Baja Grill
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayMexican food and margaritas out on the deck overlooking Dow's Lake.
Milano Pizzeria
1234 Merivale RdPizza for takeout or delivery. http://milanopizzeria.ca/
Shopping
This area of Ottawa is known for it's antique stores. Yardley's is one of the most intriguing.
Yardley's Antiques
1240 Bank StThis area of Ottawa is known for it's antique stores. Yardley's is one of the most intriguing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Georgetown Sports Pub
1159 Bank StA lively place where you can watch sporting events on large screen TVs.
Patty's Pub
1186 Bank StGood pub food and friendly atmosphere.
Quinn's
1070 Bank StTiny pub with a great, friendly, Irish atmosphere.
Barley Mow
1541 Merivale RdGood food, friendly atmosphere. Trivia Night every Monday.
Pub fare on the Rideau Canal -- but lots of traffic. Live music. Trivia nights.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Royal Oak - Canal
221 Echo DrPub fare on the Rideau Canal -- but lots of traffic. Live music. Trivia nights.
Everything Else
Hillary's Cleaners
1317 Wellington St. WFast-turnaround dry-cleaning and laundry.
Saint Margaret Mary Parish
7 Fairbairn StCatholic services.
House of TARG
1077 Bank StPinball and perogies. Live music.
Sam for men's hair; Diane for women's. Drop in without appointment or contact at http://www.modernhairstyling.ca/
Modern HairStyling
1148 Bank StreetSam for men's hair; Diane for women's. Drop in without appointment or contact at http://www.modernhairstyling.ca/
Medical clinic -- short-notice appointments available. Call receptionist at 613-523-7440.
http://www.champlainhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=23300
Kilborn Medical Centre
1385 Bank StreetMedical clinic -- short-notice appointments available. Call receptionist at 613-523-7440.
http://www.champlainhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=23300
Arts & Culture
United Church services. Also lunch hour concerts and often choral performances.
Southminster United Church
15 Aylmer AveUnited Church services. Also lunch hour concerts and often choral performances.
Mayfair Theatre
1074 Bank StGreat second run and unusual films in this repertory cinema.
Irene's Pub
885 Bank StA pub that has become an Ottawa legend. Great live music.
Home of the Ottawa Redblacks (football), Ottawa 67s (hockey), and Ottawa Fury (soccer).
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Indawo ye-TD
1015 Bank StHome of the Ottawa Redblacks (football), Ottawa 67s (hockey), and Ottawa Fury (soccer).
Movie theatres -- including one that is licensed to serve beer.
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Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne VIP
325 Marché WayMovie theatres -- including one that is licensed to serve beer.
Entertainment & Activities
Kaleidoscope Kids' Books
Independent book store specializing in books for kids of all ages.
A great place for a quiet stroll by the river -- or bring the kids to the playground. Public tennis courts.
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Windsor Park
1 Windsor AveA great place for a quiet stroll by the river -- or bring the kids to the playground. Public tennis courts.
Brewer Park
210 Hopewell AvenueGreat outdoor park -- plus indoor public swimming pool.
Essentials
Quality grocery store and Lebanese take-out. http://cedarsandcompany.com/
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Cedars & Co. Food Market
1255 Bank StQuality grocery store and Lebanese take-out. http://cedarsandcompany.com/
Quickie Convenience Stores
3332 McCarthy RdOpen 24/7.
Malak Pastry
1216 Bank StLebanese pastries, including baklava, made on the premises. http://malakpastry.com/
Bakery that specializes in gluten free and other health alternatives. https://trilliumbakery.wordpress.com/
Trillium Bakery
1181 Bank StBakery that specializes in gluten free and other health alternatives. https://trilliumbakery.wordpress.com/
Billings Bridge Shopping Centre
2269 Riverside Dr.Wide range of stores, including supermarket.
Whole Foods Market
951 Bank StHigh quality fresh and packaged food.