Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Absolutely a great place. Won best new restaurant in Canada.
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Supply and Demand
1335 Wellington St. WAbsolutely a great place. Won best new restaurant in Canada.
Try this place for a causal brunch on Saturday or Sunday. Otherwise, it's fine dining and you will need reservations.
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Gezellig
337 Richmond RdTry this place for a causal brunch on Saturday or Sunday. Otherwise, it's fine dining and you will need reservations.
My favourite local diner. Great breakfast with fresh ingredients and gluten-free menu choices. Ask the wait-staff if they know me. You'll see.
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Wellington Diner
1385 Wellington St. WMy favourite local diner. Great breakfast with fresh ingredients and gluten-free menu choices. Ask the wait-staff if they know me. You'll see.
I've heard it said they have the best latte in Ottawa. Lots of healthy menu choices for lunch.
Illume Espresso Bar
1433 Wellington St. WI've heard it said they have the best latte in Ottawa. Lots of healthy menu choices for lunch.
Caffe Mio
1379 Wellington St. WItalian -- try the calimari.
Busy for breakfast on weekends. Daily fresh bagels.
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Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli
1321 Wellington St. WBusy for breakfast on weekends. Daily fresh bagels.
Bridgehead Coffee
1277 Wellington St. WLocal coffee, locally roasted.
Bite This
181 Richmond RdStreet food with style. Opening hours vary -- a lot.
Starbucks
2735 Iris StSome people can't live without a stop here to start their day.
Sushi Umi
1311 Wellington St. WSushi
Family Diner for good breakfast and lunches. Doesn't take credit cards.
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John's Family Diner
1365 Wellington St. WFamily Diner for good breakfast and lunches. Doesn't take credit cards.
Village Cafe
295 Richmond RdPopular with the lunch and brunch folks.
The Works
580 Bank StCustom-built burgers. Great milkshakes.
The Savoy Brasserie
334 Richmond RdOpen for breakfast on weekdays. Not a favourite of mine.
Fratelli
275 Richmond RdGood pizza and basic Italian fare.
Siam Bistro
1268 Wellington St. WReally, really good Thai. Does take-away as well.
Absinthe
1208 Wellington St. WSteak-frites and other favourites.
Interesting take on sandwhiches and mini cheese cakes. Recommended.
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The Flying Banzini
1242 Wellington Street WestInteresting take on sandwhiches and mini cheese cakes. Recommended.
Allium
87 Holland AveTry the Tuesday wine pairing menu. Fantastic!
Napoli's
81 Richmond RoadClosest pizza place.
Second Cup
379 Richmond RoadTry the upstairs patio in the summer.
Decadent, award-winning breakfasts. Long line ups, so try a week day.
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Baker Street Cafe
385 Richmond RdDecadent, award-winning breakfasts. Long line ups, so try a week day.
Honestly, I've never eaten here but friends tell me it is good old-school Italian.
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Bella's Bistro Italiano
1445 Wellington St. WHonestly, I've never eaten here but friends tell me it is good old-school Italian.
Won Ton House Restaurant
1300 Wellington St. WVery good eat-in Chinese. Sadly, they don't do take out.
It's a bit of walk, but woth it for the gourmet pizzas and winelist.
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Tennessy Willems
1082 Wellington St. WIt's a bit of walk, but woth it for the gourmet pizzas and winelist.
Again, a bit of a walk. Good, if not a bit gourmet, food edging up on fine dining.
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Back Lane Café
1087 Wellington St. WAgain, a bit of a walk. Good, if not a bit gourmet, food edging up on fine dining.
This pub serves food from Newfoundland. I'm not a regular, but it's always busy and has a great reputation amoung people from the east coast of Canada.
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Petit Bill's Bistro
1293 Wellington St. WThis pub serves food from Newfoundland. I'm not a regular, but it's always busy and has a great reputation amoung people from the east coast of Canada.
Try the "double double' breakfast special. A bit of a greasy spoon, but in a good way.
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Fil's Diner
1209 Wellington St. WTry the "double double' breakfast special. A bit of a greasy spoon, but in a good way.
Pricey, but well-made, take out and take home food specials. Definitely drop in if you don't feel like cooking dinner.
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Thyme & Again
1255 Wellington St. WPricey, but well-made, take out and take home food specials. Definitely drop in if you don't feel like cooking dinner.
Hand-made burgers coupled with hand-cut fries. Not fast food, but a great treat.
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Hintonburger
366 Parkdale DrHand-made burgers coupled with hand-cut fries. Not fast food, but a great treat.
Outstanding vegetarian and gluten-free dining. Certain to satisfy even the most committed of carnivores, myself included. Can be a bit noisy. Solid service and a supurbly healthy menu.
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Pure Kitchen Westboro
357 Richmond RdOutstanding vegetarian and gluten-free dining. Certain to satisfy even the most committed of carnivores, myself included. Can be a bit noisy. Solid service and a supurbly healthy menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively pub with great wings, salads and a pulled pork sandwich. I enjoy a Vancouver beer called Granville Island Pale Ale.
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Churchills
356 Richmond RdLively pub with great wings, salads and a pulled pork sandwich. I enjoy a Vancouver beer called Granville Island Pale Ale.
Fabolous outdoor patio. Pretty good food. Reportedly great beer.
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Clocktower Brew Pub Westboro
418 Richmond RdFabolous outdoor patio. Pretty good food. Reportedly great beer.
I think there are 10 of these in Ottawa. Not a favourite of mine, but if you need a beer....
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The Royal Oak - Wellington at Hinton
1217 Wellington St. WI think there are 10 of these in Ottawa. Not a favourite of mine, but if you need a beer....
A pub-style menu with a few interesting twists and generally great service. They recently upgrade both their menu and chef to compete with Churchills. Recommended.
Corner Bar & Grill
344 Richmond RdA pub-style menu with a few interesting twists and generally great service. They recently upgrade both their menu and chef to compete with Churchills. Recommended.
Essentials
Lots of choice here. A bit of a warehouse feel, but it has everything.
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Real Canadian Superstore
190 Richmond RdLots of choice here. A bit of a warehouse feel, but it has everything.
Metro
2525 Richmond RdSmaller grocery store open until 11pm.
wellington butchery
1333 Wellington St. WButcher -- very old style of service.
Herb & Spice Shop Wellington
1310 Wellington St. WOrganic grocery store.
The Cake Shop
1200 Wellington St. WStop here for decadent take home treats for dessert.
Locally owned Co-Op food grocery store, cafe and restaurant. I've never been, but my neighbours are actively involved in its operation.
West End Well
969 Wellington St. WLocally owned Co-Op food grocery store, cafe and restaurant. I've never been, but my neighbours are actively involved in its operation.
Shopping
Outdoor sporting good store. Note you need to be a 'member' to shop here -- costs about $10 for life. Recommended!
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MEC Ottawa
366 Richmond RdOutdoor sporting good store. Note you need to be a 'member' to shop here -- costs about $10 for life. Recommended!
Large selection of travel and adventure clothing along with ski, camping and hiking gear.
Trailhead Paddle Shack
2148 Carling AveLarge selection of travel and adventure clothing along with ski, camping and hiking gear.
Never shop here myself, but reportedly has a big following in the yoga crowd.
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lululemon
340 Richmond RdNever shop here myself, but reportedly has a big following in the yoga crowd.
Expedition Shoppe
369 Richmond RdOutdoor and trevel clothing mostly.
FOR KIDS: Ice cream for the whole family. Open until 10pm in the summer.
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Dairy Queen (Treat)
345 St. Laurent BlvdFOR KIDS: Ice cream for the whole family. Open until 10pm in the summer.
JUST FOR KIDS: Toy store! Parents should exercise caution when approaching, as staff are known to draw children into the store with interesting chalk drawings on the sidewalk.
Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's
313 Richmond RdJUST FOR KIDS: Toy store! Parents should exercise caution when approaching, as staff are known to draw children into the store with interesting chalk drawings on the sidewalk.
JUST FOR KIDS: A paint it yourself ceramic and glass fusing studio. Offers creative fun for all ages and abilities. Walk ins are welcome, but reservations are accepted. Check out their website!
Gotta Paint
352 Kirkwood AveJUST FOR KIDS: A paint it yourself ceramic and glass fusing studio. Offers creative fun for all ages and abilities. Walk ins are welcome, but reservations are accepted. Check out their website!
Shoppers Drug Mart
3080 Carling AveDrug Store for medical or pharmacy supplies.
Everything Else
Running Room
901 Bank StGreat running shoes and gear.
CIBC Branch (Cash at ATM only)
103 Richmond RdBank
TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
5 Pretoria AveBank
Bus stop that gets you downtown or anywhere else in minutes.
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Westboro 3A station
1997 Scott StBus stop that gets you downtown or anywhere else in minutes.
TALL TREE CYCLES
281 Sunnyside AveAnother bike shop. Good service department with hipster cyclists to server you.
FOR KIDS: A small public beach with supervised swimming. It closes occasionally in the summer due to high eColi counts, but otherwise a safe, fund place to swim. The cafe is only ok, so picnic.
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Westboro Beach Cafe
745 Sir John A. Macdonald ParkwayFOR KIDS: A small public beach with supervised swimming. It closes occasionally in the summer due to high eColi counts, but otherwise a safe, fund place to swim. The cafe is only ok, so picnic.
LCBO
160 Elgin StBeer, wine, liquor and spirits.
FOR KIDS: Probably the park that is the closest to the house. It's a City of Ottawa Public Park. I've not been there, so send me your thoughts!
Mahoney Park
160 Lanark AvenueFOR KIDS: Probably the park that is the closest to the house. It's a City of Ottawa Public Park. I've not been there, so send me your thoughts!
Lion's Park
296 Elmgrove AvenueFOR KIDS: A bit difficult to walk to, but a nice park for the family.
Outdoor store that sells just about everything for every active pursuit: Running, Cycling, Skiing, Camping, Hiking, Treking. The largest Trek Bicycle store in Canada. Bike service available.
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Bushtukah - Westboro
203 Richmond RdOutdoor store that sells just about everything for every active pursuit: Running, Cycling, Skiing, Camping, Hiking, Treking. The largest Trek Bicycle store in Canada. Bike service available.
Arts & Culture
Great Canadian Theatre Company
1233 Wellington St. WGood performances at a reasonable price.