No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops
Bluebird Coffee is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

1. Bluebird Coffee

6.9
261 Dalhousie St (btwn Saint Patrick St & Murray St), Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 26 tips and reviews

Tina P.Tina Picard: Awesome little coffee shop! Staff is great and cappuccinos are deeelicious.

I Deal Coffee is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

2. I Deal Coffee

5.9
176 Dalhousie St (Bruyere St), Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 13 tips and reviews

Reena B.Reena B-S: Not glamorous-looking, but coffee and treats are excellent. Good place to pick up indie papers and zines.

3. Grounded

7.5
100 Gloucester St (at O'Connor St), Ottawa, ON
Café · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 19 tips and reviews

Amy K.Amy Karlin: Some of the best quality and most delicious lunch options you'll find downtown, and much more affordably priced than places like Bowich (e.g. $8 for a sandwich vs $14). Day hi to Amir!

Francesco's Coffee Company Inc. is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

4. Francesco's Coffee Company Inc.

857 A Bank St (Bank and Fifth), Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Glebe-Dows Lake · 13 tips and reviews

CristinaCristina: Real coffee roasters! So many varieties of beans. Order the Soave espessso been or Ask the barista for his reco!

Planet Coffee is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

5. Planet Coffee

24 York St (Clarendon Lane Crt), Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 60 tips and reviews

Reena B.Reena B-S: Great variety of baked goods and snacks, and great seating outside in the courtyard. No debit, so don't forget your cash.

Raw Sugar Café is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

6. Raw Sugar Café

692 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON
Café · West Centre Town-Little Italy-Civic Hospital East · 17 tips and reviews

Reena B.Reena B-S: Kitschy in the best way. Coffee and food, books, music, art, theatre, dancing -- all sorts of shenanigans happen here.

Café Morala is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

7. Café Morala

7.6
734 Bank St (Bank St and Second Ave), Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Glebe-Dows Lake · 10 tips and reviews

Brian C.Brian Carroll: Have the Mexican Hot Chocolate. It's my favourite hot chocolate in Ottawa.

The Daily Grind Art Cafe is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

8. The Daily Grind Art Cafe

601 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON
Café · Centretown-Downtown · 17 tips and reviews

Greg S.Greg Searle: Fantastic Mexican hot chocolate to spice up your day! Plus everything here is gluten-free....

The Ministry of Coffee is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

9. The Ministry of Coffee

8.0
279 Elgin St (btwn Somerset St W and MacLaren St), Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Centretown-Downtown · 48 tips and reviews

TimothyTimothy: Co-owners Alex and Fadi are two of the most knowledgable baristas in town. Passionate about coffee and dedicated to their customers, this is by far the best place to have coffee in Ottawa.

Simply Biscotti is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

10. Simply Biscotti

7.8
354 Preston St (at George St W), Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · West Centre Town-Little Italy-Civic Hospital East · 17 tips and reviews

Metro NewsMetro News: A lovely spot to break the workday doldrums. Try the spicy, chocolatey black pepper biscotti. They also offer sandwiches and can grill them too. Great courtyard for al fresco eating. Read more.

Artissimo Coffee n' Tea is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

11. Artissimo Coffee n' Tea

179 George St (Cumberland St), Ottawa, ON
Café · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 13 tips and reviews

Kamil T.Kamil Tusznio: Cool place, and the apple chai tea lattes are delicious.

Umi Café is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

12. Umi Café

610 Somerset St W (at Percy St), Ottawa, ON
Café · Centretown-Downtown · 8 tips and reviews

Matthew C.Matthew Clarke: Muffins and cookies are best bet. Baked daily often still warm.

WAG Cafe and Pet Lounge is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

13. WAG Cafe and Pet Lounge

1071 Bank Street (at Sunnyside Ave), Ottawa, ON
Pet Café · Golden Triangle-Old Ottawa East-Ottawa South · 5 tips and reviews

SabrinaSabrina: Get a Hot Chocolate for you and a cookie for your dog. The Herb-y cookies smell good and make your dog's breath smell better!

Monopolatte is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

14. Monopolatte

640 Somerset St W (Bronson Ave), Ottawa, ON
Gaming Cafe · Centretown-Downtown · 5 tips and reviews

Robert P.Robert Phillips: It was awesome! There are a ton of games to play, and some are for sale if you really like them. Hummus platter is recommended: great for sharing, with lots of pitas and dip!

Il Negozio Nicastro is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

15. Il Negozio Nicastro

7.7
1355 Wellington St W (at Gilchrest Ave), Ottawa, ON
Cheese Store · Island Park · 4 tips and reviews

Evan T.Evan Thornton: Is this the best espresso on Wellington? It just might be!

The Scone Witch is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

16. The Scone Witch

8.0
150 Elgin St (at Gloucester St), Ottawa, ON
Café · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 34 tips and reviews

Paul D.Paul Dukes: I recommend trying everything. They have seasonal scones as well. The pumpkin scones in the fall are my favorite.

Stella Luna Gelato Cafe is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

17. Stella Luna Gelato Cafe

8.9
1103 Bank St (at Sunnyside Ave), Ottawa, ON
Ice Cream Parlor · Golden Triangle-Old Ottawa East-Ottawa South · 25 tips and reviews
Sun Café & Flowers is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

18. Sun Café & Flowers

5.6
410 Bank St. (Florence St.), Ottawa, ON
Café · Centretown-Downtown · 9 tips and reviews

sweet r.sweet rongrong: every girl's dream, to own a coffee shop with flowers

Morning Owl is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

19. Morning Owl

7.4
538 Rochester St (at Pamilla St), Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · West Centre Town-Little Italy-Civic Hospital East · 13 tips and reviews

Evan T.Evan Thornton: After just one cup of drip coffee ( bold blend ) it was obvious to me that these guys *really* know their coffee -- it had more flavour than a lot of places get out of the espresso machine.

Café Délice is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

20. Café Délice

7.3
197 Kent St (btwn Laurier Ave and Gloucester St), Ottawa, ON
Café · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 5 tips and reviews

Bruce S.Bruce Spurr: Best soy latte ever. Sprinkle cinnamon and chocolate. Stir into the foam. Sip. Ohhhhhh yeeeeeaaah.

Nestle Toll House Café is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

21. Nestle Toll House Café

140 Rideau St, Unit 1
Café · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 4 tips and reviews

Cristina T.Cristina Tapia: The bakery is actually good! Pair a freshly baked cookies with an oversweetened overfancy butterfinger mocha frappe

T.A.N. Coffee Roaster Café is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

22. T.A.N. Coffee Roaster Café

317 Wilbrod (Friel), Ottawa, ON
Café · Sandy Hill-Ottawa East-University of Ottawa Campus · 11 tips and reviews

Juan G.Juan Gonzalo: Cheap, lots of seating, free wifi, couches, plugs available for your laptop, friendly staff and good coffee, what else could you ask for?

Roast 'N Brew Coffee Co. is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

23. Roast 'N Brew Coffee Co.

843 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Glebe-Dows Lake · 6 tips and reviews
Happy Goat Coffee Co is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

24. Happy Goat Coffee Co

8.6
35 Laurel Street (at Loretta St), Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 25 tips and reviews

Charles C.Charles Crosbie: Hands-down the best coffee I've ever had. Try the robust and sweet Ugandan Gumutindo Peaberry: it's unbelievable! Read more.

Café Alternatif is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

25. Café Alternatif

7.5
60 Université Pvt (Simard Hall), Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Sandy Hill-Ottawa East-University of Ottawa Campus · 8 tips and reviews

Erin P.Erin Phillipps: The coffee is delicious, and the staff are amazing! My favourite spot to grab some caffeine on campus.

Café Qui Pense is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

26. Café Qui Pense

7.1
204 Main St, Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Golden Triangle-Old Ottawa East-Ottawa South · 2 tips and reviews

FourthWall I.FourthWall Interiors: Great coffee and lovely service.

27. Cyclelogik

1111A Wellington St. W. (at Stirling St), Ottawa, ON
Bicycle Store · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 2 tips and reviews

28. Friend's Coffee Co

224 Queen St, Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 2 tips and reviews

Peter S.Peter Smith: Yummy paninis here

Gaia Java is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

29. Gaia Java

8.1
1300 Stittsville Main St., Stittsville, ON
Coffee Shop · 7 tips and reviews

Jocelyn C.Jocelyn C.: Roasts coffee beans in house. Great atmosphere and a great cup of coffee!

Gaia Java is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

30. Gaia Java

150 Robertson Rd, Nepean, ON
Café · 2 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Warburton: Double-shot small Americano. This is how coffee is supposed to taste!

Illume Espresso Bar is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

31. Illume Espresso Bar

1433 Wellington St. West (at Carleton Ave), Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Island Park · 7 tips and reviews

Alexandre E.Alexandre Enkerli: Diverse brewing methods, nice coffee beans (from Trawna’s Social), they even do yerba mate (if you ask nicely).

Café 55 is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

32. Café 55

5.9
55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, ON
Café · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 8 tips and reviews

Erika B.Erika Beatty: Great smoothies! Lovely latte. A nice Sunday breakfast spot perfect for people watching.

Oh So Good Desserts & Coffee House is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

33. Oh So Good Desserts & Coffee House

7.3
25 York St (at Sussex Dr), Ottawa, ON
Dessert Shop · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 24 tips and reviews

Shan L.Shan Lian: Hands down the best cheesecake place in Ottawa. Great selection, large pieces and authentic art pieces decorating the place.

34. P.A.M.'s Coffee & Tea Co.

St Laurent Mall, Ottawa, ON
Coffee Shop · Overbrook West-McArthur · 1 tip

Joey B.Joey Bell: The chocolate shortbread cookies are amaaazing :)

The French Baker is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

35. The French Baker

6.7
801 Bank St (btwn Third Ave & Fourth Ave), Ottawa, ON
Bakery · Glebe-Dows Lake · 9 tips and reviews

Brian C.Brian Carroll: Have the croissants. They're the best croissants in Ottawa. Read more.

The French Baker is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

36. The French Baker

7.5
119 Murray St (at Dalhousie St), Ottawa, ON
Bakery · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 16 tips and reviews

Carolynn L.Carolynn Lacasse: Serves the always amazing Illy Coffee

37. Kafia Coffee

842 Boyd Ave, Ottawa, ON
Food and Beverage Retail · Carlingwood West-Glabar Park-McKellar Heights · No tips or reviews
blumenstudio is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

38. blumenstudio

7.4
465 parkdale av (at foster st), Ottawa, ON
Café · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 7 tips and reviews

Lauren D.Lauren Davidson: Best espresso in the city, beautiful atmosphere, owned by a great local couple. If you're not in here right now, you should be.

il mercato Italian Eatery is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

39. il mercato Italian Eatery

55 Byward Market Sq (York St), Ottawa, ON
Pizzeria · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 6 tips and reviews

Ahmet O.Ahmet Oktar: Desserts and coffee is delicious ! Try baklava and you will love it ! Latte is the best drink here !

Cafe Latte Cino is one of No town like O-Town: Indie Coffee Shops.

40. Cafe Latte Cino

7.2
2-2020 Tenth Line Road (Innes Road), Ottawa, ON
Café · Avalon-Notting Gate-Fallingbrook-Gardenway South · 18 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Rodrigue: Best Espresso coffe to be found in Ottawa. If you're not into coffe, try the Matcha Latte.