Old Ottawa East bakery and cafe built around French pastry technique, Persian flavour cues, house drinks, savoury croissants, and a reservation-only afternoon tea program.

Moo Shu is an Ottawa scoop shop where Hong Kong milk tea nostalgia, vegan flavour-building, and small-batch ice cream meet a community-minded Wellington West rhythm.

ThimbleCakes is an Ottawa bakery built around celebration desserts that leave fewer people out: cupcakes, cakes, brownies, macaroons, and custom orders in a nut-, sesame-, egg-, honey-, and gelatine-free bakery with gluten-free and vegan options.

Cafe Cristal is a polished Barrhaven cafe where espresso, tea, crepes, panini, pasta, desserts, and croffles make a coffee stop feel like a small occasion.

Three Tarts is a downtown Ottawa bakeshop built around hand-rolled pastry, seasonal fruit, and an unusually clear signature tart. Use it for walk-in sweets, pre-ordered cakes and tarts, or next-day local delivery when dessert needs to feel planned without becoming formal.