Ottawa Cafes & Coffee Shops
Discover the best cafes and coffee shops in Ottawa. From cozy neighbourhood spots to specialty roasters.
Arlington Five
A cozy cafe just off Bank Street with a scratch kitchen, local ingredients, and a community feel. Hosts art shows, workshops, and evening events. Known for their muffins and soothing lattes.
Drip House
Part cafe, part cocktail bar. Drip House transitions from house-made croissants and specialty coffee by day to cocktails by night. Multiple locations across Ottawa with the Chinatown spot as the flagship.
Equator Coffee Roasters
An Ottawa coffee institution since 1998, sourcing fair trade and organic beans from small-scale farmers. The Westboro flagship is the hub, with locations at the National Arts Centre, Kanata (with drive-thru), and Stittsville.
Happy Goat Coffee Co.
A socially conscious roaster based in Hintonburg with over 20 blends sourced directly from small farmers. Beans roasted on-site twice weekly. Multiple locations across Ottawa including Elgin Street and Old Ottawa South.
Little Victories Coffee Roasters
Ottawa's standout coffee roaster with a flagship on Elgin Street overlooking Parliament Hill. In-house roasted beans, minimalist design, and excellent flat whites. Multiple locations across the city.