Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Hintonburg-Mechanicsville, Ottawa

GIGSPACE • January 15, 2012an amazing place, the coffee is out of this world, best we ever tasted.

Adley • October 13, 2016Great place, great coffee, great breakfast spot! Like it!

Eric B. • November 18, 2015All the tapas dishes were outstanding!

Lucas S. • December 8, 2011Their Bar Snack cheeses are AWESOME!!! I had a local blue with some kind of beets on the side...Amazing combo!!!

Celebrationson K. • March 14, 2012Soup is great. Shish Taouk, halaby, and sujok = yum. Also, huge salads.

Metro News • May 6, 2010A bistro with classic French touches: Try the intriguing, raw Scallop Crudo on smoked potato, then the classic Steak Frites. The lip-puckering, bruleed Lemon Tart with ice cream is a great way to end.

Reena B. • August 10, 2014Yummy frozen custard. Catch this truck when you can - it's worth it!

Rebecca M. • March 30, 2019Lamb, spiced yogurt & preserved lemon 😍

Sabrina • March 7, 2010The best Indian food on the city hands down! The only place in Ottawa that comes close to the quality found in Brampton

Anne-Sophie • December 5, 2016A gem in Ottawa!The food was perfectly executed with well balanced flavours and surprising recipes. Everything is a must try. Friendly, attentive service for a perfect night out.Strongly recommended!

Lara • August 12, 2014Happy Goat Coffee and excellent artisanal bread. Try their scones!

Abdul B. • October 15, 2017I had the steak frites and was so good. Server were really helpful and great.

Pamela L. • July 9, 2019Low key environment, economically priced snacks, free popcorn and a pinball machine! Oh! And Monday $5 wine special

Ward P. • December 15, 2010The 'make your own' rolls are excellent! Best in Ottawa :)

Scott V. • September 8, 2016Amazing gourmet coffee. Awesome flowers too. Say hi to Kat.

Donna J. • April 2, 2013Best pizza in Ottawa. Recommend sharing as one order of pizza serves two easily

Angelica W. • December 16, 2019Delicious and smooth gelato

Holly L. • June 8, 2012They make a mean wood fired pie here! Steaming hot & tasty. I'll be back :)

Murray B. • November 3, 2012great sunny spot with lots of parking

Angelica W. • June 21, 2017Excellent smoothies

don m. • November 22, 2009Sam is a fine cook - his soups are great. Jan is my favorite in the kitchen though - great cook.

Metro News • January 21, 2010Try the Cuban Steak Sandwich (fries could be crispier) or the highlight of our meal, a tower of chocolate mousse set on a drizzle of raspberry coulis. Yum.

Mark B. • March 1, 2015Their smoothies are amazing. Well at least the one with mango and coconut milk. One of the best I've had. Also enjoyed the potato and black bean soup. The decor doesn't support the prices.

Elizabeth M. • June 1, 2014Great place, doors thrown open, cutlery clattering, waitstaff singing, coffee is always fresh. Wonderful place to spend a leisurely Saturday morning. Best poached eggs on rye around!!

Evan T. • May 19, 2013New owners ( Whalesbone) did a fabulous job of lovingly renovating the classic old Elmdale Tavern. Best place for seafood in Hintonburg and lovely long U-shaped bar

Jes L. • December 8, 2010#61 and #65 both vegan, both amazing! Lemongrass tofu, with or without curry.

Rob • March 20, 2012Out of orange cheddar and Swiss cheese the last time I was there as well as certain breads.

Peter S. • September 12, 2016Fish and chips and Oaked up (larger volume) Beyond the Pale Pink Fuzz is sweet. And their new peach pie (real peaches) is filling and good.