Hello everyone! Last month we took a trip to Canada and were surprised not only by the beauty of the country but also by the food of Montreal and Ottawa. Today I would like to share with you some places that we absolutely loved: some of them we recommended by locals, some of them were found in the Internet, and others were discovered accidentally. One thing that makes dining in Canada unique: nobody rushes you with the check, you have all the time in the world to just sit and relax. So, if you are planning to visit Canada, please consider these spots to make you trip delicious.
If you are going to Montreal:
Café Olimpico – Italian coffee shop with excellent quality of coffee, delicious pastry and soccer games on numerous screens.
Boulangerie Les Co’Pains d’Abord – was recommended to us as the best place for croissants and chocolatines.
Mamie Clafoutis – a favorite breakfast spot of locals, so we had to stop by.
Second Cup – amazing coffee shop with divine selection of beverages. We really enjoyed hot chocolate and were surprised by the quality of the food.
Muru Crepes – cute little restaurant in the downtown of Montreal would be perfect for breakfast: good coffee and delicious food. They are the reason we got addicted to crepes and scones 😉
P.S. yes, I was still carrying another cup of coffee from Cafe Olimpico.
Paris Crepes More crepes? This place is truly a hidden gem of Montreal.
Jean-talon market – an open-air market with many vendors selling produce, meats, cheeses, fish & baked goods.
Brasserie Artisanale Dieu Du Ciel – great place to try local beer (and I enjoyed wine) in a friendly atmosphere. While all the food looked amazing, we went for cheese and veg board.
L’GROS LUXE – my favorite restaurant in Montreal that serves the best vegetarian poutine alone with decent wine/beer selection, and great brunch menu.
And in Ottawa:
Arlington Coffee – situated next to Wilf & Ada’s , this coffee shop not only serves good coffee, they also offer so much needed apple cider and hot chocolate.
Wilf & Ada’s – this diner is a perfect spot for from-scratch breakfast and brunch. Kind of small, so you may need to wait to get a table, but the service was very fast.
The Scone Witch – we love brunch and brunch loves us! We loved this place not only for the best scones in Ottawa but also for good customer service and friendly staff.
Le Moulin De Provence Byward Market – this is where the famous “Obama cookies” are sold.
BeaverTails pastry – this place was recommended by the locals. Apparently, it is must try in Ottawa. Read the story of The BeaverTail, The Canadian Doughnut here.
The Brig Pub – it would be a shame for such a beer fan as my hubby is not to stop by these pubs.
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Aulde Dubliner & Pour House – and while he enjoyed his beers and meats, I had my wine o’clock with a yummy salad.
The Grand Pizzeria and Bar – we had to try pizza and we glad we found this place. It is pretty big, but very popular, so be aware of the wait time.
I hope you’ll have a delicious adventure! 😉
XX,
Gena
This made me so hungry! Those Canadian doughnuts looks incredible!! I just might need to plan a trip to Canada now!
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haha you are the sweetest girl! Canada is really fun though.
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I didn’t imagine that this type of great food is available in Canada. Nice recipes, thanks.
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Wow all of the food looked so amazing!! I really need to book a trip just to try it all out 🙂
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I can’t wait for you to try all the yummy treat in Canada! 🙂
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I agree – the food looked amazing! Will have to remember that if I visit! Thanks for sharing! Looks like you guys had a great time.
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Thank you, Stephanie! 🙂
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Oh wow, if Canada wasn’t on my travel radar before it sure is now! So much good coffee and pastries in this post!
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you are so sweet! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
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I am hoping to go to Ottawa soon! I will check these places out
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That’s amazing! I hope you will enjoy it and this post will be useful 🙂
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This post is so naughty coz it makes everyone so hungry i’m sure .. lol ! I just have to visit montreal soon to eat at all these places … Sigh!! So hungry now … hahah
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hahaha you are so funny! Thank you for stopping by though 🙂
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I just love exploring like this! This town looks amazing with all kinds of good stuff!
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Me too! Yes, Montreal is so far my favorite city in Canada 🙂
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I’ve never been to Canada, but you are definitely making me want to book a trip!
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Thank you so much Lane! I think it’s definitely worth visiting 🙂
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Thanks for these tips! Visiting Calgary and Toronto for the first time next year–any suggestions there?
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Thanks Jazz! Oh, I wish I went there – I haven’t been there yet, but it’s on my list
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I absolutely need to see more of gorgeous Canada! Only been to Vancouver. Looks like gorgeous hidden gems.
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