Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
The French Baker/Benny's Bistro is great for coffee on the go and arguably Ottawa's best croissant. Sit down brunch is available in the rear of the bakery.
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Benny's Bistro
119 Murray StThe French Baker/Benny's Bistro is great for coffee on the go and arguably Ottawa's best croissant. Sit down brunch is available in the rear of the bakery.
Locally owned with an ever evolving farm-to-table Candiana menu, heavily inspired by the Belle Province. Known for their in house done charcuterie and spaetzle poutine.
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Murray Street
Murray StreetLocally owned with an ever evolving farm-to-table Candiana menu, heavily inspired by the Belle Province. Known for their in house done charcuterie and spaetzle poutine.
Tucked inside the Empire Grill/Mezzanote building across the street, this lovely lunch spot has delicious vegan/vegetarian fare to eat in or take out. Dahl soup is a fave!
Peace-Garden Vegetarian Paradise
40 Clarence St.Tucked inside the Empire Grill/Mezzanote building across the street, this lovely lunch spot has delicious vegan/vegetarian fare to eat in or take out. Dahl soup is a fave!
Casual fine dining with a hearty menu of bistro favourites; steak/frites, moules, nice wine selection. Great bar with view of York St. and delicious burgers.
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Luxe
47 York StCasual fine dining with a hearty menu of bistro favourites; steak/frites, moules, nice wine selection. Great bar with view of York St. and delicious burgers.
Inside the Novotel. Albion Rooms offers seasonal and local fare inspired by the brits. Small and large plates of honest and tasty food, so well done.
Great cocktails too.
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The Albion Rooms - Craft Cocktails & Farm to Table Food
33 Nicholas StreetInside the Novotel. Albion Rooms offers seasonal and local fare inspired by the brits. Small and large plates of honest and tasty food, so well done.
Great cocktails too.
I Deal Coffee
176 Dalhousie StRoasted on site! Grass roots and awesome.
Locally developed and owned chain of great coffee shops. They offer light lunch and breakfast too.
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Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Locally developed and owned chain of great coffee shops. They offer light lunch and breakfast too.
Locally owned, tucked inside a courtyard in the market. Scones and baked goods are great. A market favourite.
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Planet Coffee, ByWard Market, Ottawa
24a York StLocally owned, tucked inside a courtyard in the market. Scones and baked goods are great. A market favourite.
Semi-swanky atmosphere with asian inspired tacos and dishes made to share. Donuts for dessert! Vegan friendly.
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Sidedoor
18b York StSemi-swanky atmosphere with asian inspired tacos and dishes made to share. Donuts for dessert! Vegan friendly.
Sophisticated menu of small and large plates. Great for a meal at dinnertime or a glass and a snack later in the evening.
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Play Food & Wine
1 York StSophisticated menu of small and large plates. Great for a meal at dinnertime or a glass and a snack later in the evening.
Resto with a fine dining menu keeps it going late with a cocktail crowd. Suits and cocktail dresses not a must but not out of place here.
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Social
537 Sussex DrResto with a fine dining menu keeps it going late with a cocktail crowd. Suits and cocktail dresses not a must but not out of place here.
Greasy spoon breakfast by weekday, hip rest by night. People trip over themselves for the burger. Vegan friendly.
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Mellos Restaurant
Greasy spoon breakfast by weekday, hip rest by night. People trip over themselves for the burger. Vegan friendly.
Burrito Borracho
105A Clarence St.Tiny Mexican spot for take out or eat in.
Fauna
425 Bank StElegant and comfortable- creative fine dining with a great sommelier.
Local favourite for oysters and other ocean fare. Good drinking spot too.
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The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StLocal favourite for oysters and other ocean fare. Good drinking spot too.
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St WSouthern fare with a speak easy.
A touristy must, if you like flat donuts fried crispy and served sweet or savoury. Killaloo Sunrise is how it all began.
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BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George StA touristy must, if you like flat donuts fried crispy and served sweet or savoury. Killaloo Sunrise is how it all began.
Southern BBQ, stick to your ribs fare. Right across the street! They have a Gospel Brunch!
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Fatboys Smokehouse
34 Murray StSouthern BBQ, stick to your ribs fare. Right across the street! They have a Gospel Brunch!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for a drink and a burger- if you can find a spot! A local favourite for a pint after work or when a game is on. Open late!
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Chez Lucien
137 Murray StGreat for a drink and a burger- if you can find a spot! A local favourite for a pint after work or when a game is on. Open late!
A local watering hole- not for the glamorous. Catch local legend Lucky Ron's set on Saturday afternoons. Usually standing room only.
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Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
42 York StA local watering hole- not for the glamorous. Catch local legend Lucky Ron's set on Saturday afternoons. Usually standing room only.
3 levels of dancing fun! If you're up for a night on the town.
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Mercury Lounge
56 Byward Market Square3 levels of dancing fun! If you're up for a night on the town.
Ritual Night Club
147 Besserer StMore late night DJ fun!
Shopping
Rideau Centre
Shopping mall with the usual suspects.
Victoire
1282 Wellington St. WLocally owned with a focus on Canadian designers. A favourite.
Justine
17A York StHigh end fashion for distinguished ladies.
WOLF& Zed
519 Sussex DrShoes shoes shoes!
Clothing for people with discerning taste and a love for brands.
schad, Women's Clothing, ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON
459 Sussex DrClothing for people with discerning taste and a love for brands.
Locally owned store for modern and scandinavian home accessories, furnishings and lighting.
The Modern Shop
145 Sussex DrLocally owned store for modern and scandinavian home accessories, furnishings and lighting.
Locally owned boutique. Affordable and fashionable. Great for gifts too.
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Milk Shop
45 William StLocally owned boutique. Affordable and fashionable. Great for gifts too.
Wine Rack
296 Bank StOntario Wines and spirits. Open later than the LCBO.
Sightseeing
Eclectic mix of food and goods.
Souvenirs and quick lunches.
Fruit and veggie stands open seasonally. Look for the "Farmer" marker above each booth for local produce.
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Byward Market Square
Byward Market SquareEclectic mix of food and goods.
Souvenirs and quick lunches.
Fruit and veggie stands open seasonally. Look for the "Farmer" marker above each booth for local produce.
Major works by major artists. Beautiful space and grounds.
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I-National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrMajor works by major artists. Beautiful space and grounds.
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetParliament of Canada
Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie AvenueBeautiful park with great look out points.
I-Museum yaseCanada yaseMbhongolo
1 Vimy PlBeautiful building
Everything Else
Great local studio with a variety of classes suitable for all levels and yogic interests.
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Upward Dog Yoga Centre
251 Dalhousie StGreat local studio with a variety of classes suitable for all levels and yogic interests.
Essentials
Great Italian bodega with the necessities, plus a little extra, and a great "sangwich" bar. Fresh pasta and salumi, olive bar, and a cute restaurant in the back.
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La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George StGreat Italian bodega with the necessities, plus a little extra, and a great "sangwich" bar. Fresh pasta and salumi, olive bar, and a cute restaurant in the back.
Byward Fruit Market
36 Byward Market SquareOrganic and local produce all year round.
Grocery store open 24 hrs, LCBO with largest Vintages Wine section in the city.
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Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.Grocery store open 24 hrs, LCBO with largest Vintages Wine section in the city.
Getting Around
Blue Line Taxi
455 Coventry Rd