Best Dessert in Ottawa

"There are few things more Candian than Poutine and Beaver Tails. While the former you can get almost anywhere in Ottawa (although for the true original Poutine, you need to visit Quebec City), the latter is always best served in Ottawa where the Beaver Tail first came to life. You can find a Beaver Tails shack at nearly every festival and major attraction in Ottawa, but Byward Market is a great place to go if you don’t want to look too far."

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"Find it: This ice cream truck is always on the go, so click here to find out where they’ll be stopping next, themerrydairy.comThe atmosphere: This old-school mobile shop serves up scrumptious gourmet ice cream from the sweetest mint and white vehicle.Number of flavours: A rotation of 18 all-natural flavours that are made in-house in small batches.Dietary friendly: Yes—their ice cream is nut-free, they make gluten-free waffle cones*and* their homemade Merry Pops are vegan!. The most unique flavour: Roasted Banana!. Don’t miss: Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Frozen Custard, drizzled with caramel sauce, is a must-try."

"We love The Merry Dairy, but did you know they have cakes available?. No matter the season, kids love an ice cream cake (and adults do too, right?) Treat every guest at the party to a The Merry Dairy ice cream cake. Their vanilla funfetti or Oreo ice cream cakes are available to order for pick up, and custom writing can be added to any cake."

"Merry Dairy serves frozen treats and drool-worthy ice cream and can be found in various places across the city in the summer—visit their website to keep up to date on where the next stop will be (you don’t want to miss it)."

"Hidden in the heart of downtown, in a corner of the Byward Market, this adorable little hidden gem is seriously a go-to. And we’re not just saying that because of the delicious decadent macarons and cream filled warm beverages Quelque Chose has to offer; we’re talking about the beautiful pink walls, the adorable “Ottawa” sign on the wall painted with decorative macarons and the overall modern aesthetic setting of the entire place. It’s safe to say that Quelque Chose is one of the best instagrammable food places you will find in the city!"

"When in the Byward Market you need to visit Quelque Chose Patisserie to see their Ottawa sign!. Chances are by now you've posted pictures of the Ottawa sign in the Byward Market, but Quelque Chose Patisserie has their own amazing Ottawa version made out of macarons. For the perfect shot, take a photograph of your dessert in front of the sign."

"This adorable shop on Elgin is cat-themed and merges Eastern tea culture with Western coffee shop culture offering not only bubble tea, but also hot tea, coffee and baked goods. Their fresh fruit teas are especially yummy!"

"Ottawa doesn’t have a particularly large Filipino community, but that hasn’t slowed Tamis, which grew so popular it recently decamped to a much larger space. Expect some Filipino staples such as sizzling sisig (grilled pork belly), tangy-spicy adobo, and crepe-adjacent lumpia. Tamis also isn’t afraid to throw a few curveballs, like pimento cheese dip."

"Centretown Filipino go-to Tamis is offering delivery of dishes like spicy adobo chicken, lechon kawali (crispy pork belly), and other spicy, (mostly) meaty treats. Get it via Doordash or Uber Eats. View this post on Instagram"

"At its original location at 25 York Street (and at its second at 261 Richmond Road in Westboro), Oh So Good specializes in decadent cakes and coffees. They believe that “Coffee + Cake = Love”. Different menu items are available by day, but you will always find an extra sweet cake, pie, or tart to pair with a delicious hot drink."

"The founders of Vimy Brewing Company are two brothers in the Royal Navy and are proud Canadians. In their careers, both the brothers visited towns and cities across Canada and observed a similar thread. In most Canadian bars, restaurants, and hotels, the drinks served were not produced in Canada or any Canadian company."

"Before Ottawa became a settlement, the river that ran through it was called Kichesippi. So it’s fitting that a hometown brewery would honour its roots. Kichesippi Brewing is one of Ottawa’s most popular breweries, and you’ll understand why after tasting a few."

"Kichesippi tells stories about Ottawa that need to be told with its fresh, clean beer. They strive to find a perfect balance, kind of like Ottawa."