Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Ottawa staple, Bridgehead serves up fair trade coffee. The Anderson Location is their main roastery - it can be a little noisy but the smell of freshly roasted coffee makes up for it.
29 locals recommend
Bridgehead Roastery and Coffeehouse
130 Anderson StOttawa staple, Bridgehead serves up fair trade coffee. The Anderson Location is their main roastery - it can be a little noisy but the smell of freshly roasted coffee makes up for it.
EVOO Greek Kitchen
438 1/2 Preston StAmazing Greek food. Make a reservation on the weekend.
two six {ate}
268 Preston StGood cocktails, shareable plates and fun space
BRUNCH on the weekend: this is the place to go. Also to pick up a freshly baked loaf. They have great lunches during the week.
131 locals recommend
Art-Is-In Bakery
250 City Centre AveBRUNCH on the weekend: this is the place to go. Also to pick up a freshly baked loaf. They have great lunches during the week.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Moonroom
442 Preston StFun atmosphere, good cocktails
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetParks & Nature
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayTulip Festival, rent a canoe or kayak at Dow's lake pavilion
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueBiking, running, strolling
Essentials
Abbas Grocery
344 Bell St SCasa Nicastro Foods
304 Preston StGood Italian fares. Limited fresh produce