Ideal Cafe

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4.7 (544 reviews)
✓ Good for Laptop Work Free parking lot Free street parking Paid street parking

176 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7C6, Canada

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Summary from Reviews

Ideal Cafe is located at 176 Dalhousie St in Ottawa, near the Byward market. It is known for its coffee, breakfast, and lunch offerings, including popular items like the Monster BLT and baked goods. The cafe provides various service options, including outdoor seating and takeout, and is wheelchair accessible. Customer reviews highlight the friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and good food quality. The cafe has areas suitable for working on laptops, although some reviews mention issues with Wi-Fi connectivity.

📋 Amenities & Features

Work & Study

  • ✓ Good for Laptop Work
  • ✓ Seating: Outdoor seating

Atmosphere

Casual Cozy Quiet Trendy

Popular For

Breakfast Lunch Solo dining Good for working on laptop

Service Options

Outdoor seating No-contact delivery Delivery Onsite services Takeout Dine-in

Food & Drinks

Alcohol Beer Coffee Prepared foods Quick bite Vegetarian options Wine

Dining Options

Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Table service

🐾 Pet Policy

Dogs allowed Dogs allowed outside

🚗 Parking

Free parking lot Free street parking Paid street parking

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible seating

💳 Payment Options

Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

📅 Planning

Accepts reservations

🏪 Other Amenities

Gender-neutral restroom Restroom

About Ideal Cafe

We're an independent coffee roaster located on the edge of the Byward market in Ottawa. We're focused on bringing you the freshest, most delicious coffee around, great home style food and baked goods, without any pretentiousness or bluster.

Review Keywords

scones atmosphere wrap gem baked goods BLT patio grilled cheese dark roast chocolate chip cookies