groceries & more
some of our faves in Hintonburg and beyond
Great local spot with fresh produce (veggies, meat, frozen goodies), and a delightful deli and cheese (including a good local Quebec selection) counter. They have in-house ready made meals and sausages too.
43 locals recommend
Marché Hintonburg Market
1059 Wellington St. WGreat local spot with fresh produce (veggies, meat, frozen goodies), and a delightful deli and cheese (including a good local Quebec selection) counter. They have in-house ready made meals and sausages too.
LCBO
160 Elgin StLocal beer selection located in the back of the store by the fridges.
Owner-made delicious cheese, meat, and meat and cheese pies. Frozen meats, dried legumes, canned goods.
Aljazeerah
1101 Wellington St. WOwner-made delicious cheese, meat, and meat and cheese pies. Frozen meats, dried legumes, canned goods.
Wellington Wholesale Seafood
1105 Wellington St. WExtensive selection, always fresh.
Best bagels in town. We fell in love with Montreal bagels during our undergraduate years at McGill University; this local gem has family ties to St. Viateur Bagel in Montreal so you know they’re doing it right. Extensive selection of non-bagel things too (teas, deli and cheese, chocolate, etc).
24 locals recommend
Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli
1321 Wellington St. WBest bagels in town. We fell in love with Montreal bagels during our undergraduate years at McGill University; this local gem has family ties to St. Viateur Bagel in Montreal so you know they’re doing it right. Extensive selection of non-bagel things too (teas, deli and cheese, chocolate, etc).
Fresh pasta! Recently moved into the 'hood (summer 2019) and oh we are grateful for them.
Home of Fresh Pasta
1063 Wellington St. WFresh pasta! Recently moved into the 'hood (summer 2019) and oh we are grateful for them.
Large selection of fresh produce (veggies) and bulk spices.
29 locals recommend
Herb & Spice Shop Wellington
1310 Wellington St. WLarge selection of fresh produce (veggies) and bulk spices.
Parkdale Park
366 Parkdale AveFrom April to October, Parkdale Market vendors offer fresh produce.
We're delighted that Farm Boy continues to carry Rideau Bakery bread! (Lindsay's favourite in the world for making monte cristos is their egg bread).
https://ottawacitizen.com/business/local-business/farm-boy-to-carry-beloved-rideau-bakery-products
42 locals recommend
Farm Boy
1495 Richmond RdWe're delighted that Farm Boy continues to carry Rideau Bakery bread! (Lindsay's favourite in the world for making monte cristos is their egg bread).
https://ottawacitizen.com/business/local-business/farm-boy-to-carry-beloved-rideau-bakery-products
Larger chain grocery store, 5-10 minute drive away (depending on traffic)
52 locals recommend
Real Canadian Superstore
190 Richmond RdLarger chain grocery store, 5-10 minute drive away (depending on traffic)
Metro
2525 Richmond RdLarger chain grocery store, 5-10 minute drive away (depending on traffic)
cafes
Coffee afficionados, skip the all too familiar Starbucks and Second Cups, and opt for Ottawa treats. There’re plenty of local cafes and delicious coffee within walking distance, including within a bike shop.
Food and alcohol served at this location too! Intimate and casual vibe; great for people watching.
31 locals recommend
The Ministry of Coffee and Social Affairs
1013 Wellington St. WFood and alcohol served at this location too! Intimate and casual vibe; great for people watching.
Bridgehead is the local darling (and Ottawa-only) chain, with delicious and fair-trade brews. If you’re wandering further west on Wellington, check out the Bridgehead at Caroline Ave (1277 Wellington St).
210 locals recommend
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Bridgehead is the local darling (and Ottawa-only) chain, with delicious and fair-trade brews. If you’re wandering further west on Wellington, check out the Bridgehead at Caroline Ave (1277 Wellington St).
Local roaster with on-location café. You’ll see their brew featured at various places around town.
23 locals recommend
Mainstay Coffee Company
1111a Wellington St. WLocal roaster with on-location café. You’ll see their brew featured at various places around town.
Café located inside bike shop Cyclelogik, pouring brew from locally roasted Little Victories beans. (You'll find their brew featured through town, and if you're in the Glebe, check out Little Victories' cute cafe at 801 Bank St. Ottawa. Lindsay's favourite is their “Magic” – a Melbourne style espresso-based delight.)
23 locals recommend
Mainstay Coffee Company
1111a Wellington St. WCafé located inside bike shop Cyclelogik, pouring brew from locally roasted Little Victories beans. (You'll find their brew featured through town, and if you're in the Glebe, check out Little Victories' cute cafe at 801 Bank St. Ottawa. Lindsay's favourite is their “Magic” – a Melbourne style espresso-based delight.)
Holland’s Cake and Shake lives on as Morning Owl at this locale. Coffee, soft serve, and sandwiches.
Morning Owl Coffeehouse + Parlour
229 Armstrong StHolland’s Cake and Shake lives on as Morning Owl at this locale. Coffee, soft serve, and sandwiches.
bread & other baked goods
Top notch sourdough (our fave: rye sourdough); to die for focaccia. Their “snails” are delightful (croissant meets cinnamon roll).
21 locals recommend
Bread By Us
1065 Wellington St. WTop notch sourdough (our fave: rye sourdough); to die for focaccia. Their “snails” are delightful (croissant meets cinnamon roll).
This gastro-bakery is located in City Centre (also home of Beyond the Pale Brewery). Grab bread (and pastries) to go, or stay for breakfast / lunch (be prepared to wait for brunch on a busy weekend).
131 locals recommend
Art-Is-In Bakery
250 City Centre AveThis gastro-bakery is located in City Centre (also home of Beyond the Pale Brewery). Grab bread (and pastries) to go, or stay for breakfast / lunch (be prepared to wait for brunch on a busy weekend).