Bridgehead

Coffee shop · Centretown

Bridgehead

Coffee shop · Centretown

282 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M3, Canada

Highlights

This cozy downtown coffee shop shines with exceptional staff, delicious homemade pastries, and a charming patio, making it a true neighborhood gem.

282 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M3, Canada Get directions

bridgehead.ca

@bridgeheadcoffee

CA$1–10 · Menu

@onthegrid

"An Ottawa institution with multiple locations throughout the city, Bridgehead has been sourcing fair-trade, organic coffee and tea from small farmers for almost 20 years. This café franchise is super passionate about their coffee and does all their own roasting. And that care and conscientiousness extends to their food, too. All ingredients are locally sourced and everything is made from scratch, including their delicious breads. Gluten-free and vegan options aplenty. Overall, a great spot for breakfast, lunch, and snacks in their comfy, relaxed spaces. It also makes a great interim-office for your new start-up." - Shopify

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@onthegrid

"Bridgehead, Centretown. An Ottawa institution with multiple locations throughout the city, Bridgehead has been sourcing fair-trade, organic coffee and tea from small farmers for almost 20 years. This café franchise is super passionate about their coffee and does all their own roasting. And that care and conscientiousness extends to their food, too. All ingredients are locally sourced and everything is made from scratch, including their delicious breads. Gluten-free and vegan options aplenty. Overall, a great spot for breakfast, lunch, and snacks in their comfy, relaxed spaces. It also makes a great interim-office for your new start-up."

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Jamal Khazaal

Google

The staff is just incredible. They are helpful, kind and generous. Drinks and food are delicious, with great pasty options (try the Cherry Lemon loaf) and all-star café drinks. But the staff is what makes this location and place worth the visit. Awesome patio as well.

Andy

Google

My initial experience at this coffee shop was quite remarkable. The service provided was prompt, efficient, and exceptionally amiable. It was evident that one of the employees was new, but the other employee showed great support and assistance during a brief period of increased demand. Witnessing such exemplary teamwork was truly delightful. I opted for the Pumpkin Pie Crush, and it exceeded my expectations. I relished every sip while comfortably seated inside the establishment, taking note of the meticulous upkeep and cleanliness of the premises. Admittedly, the only minor setback I encountered was the slightly elevated price point. However, the stellar service I received more than compensated for this aspect.

Brynn

Google

Decent quality drip and iced coffee, lattes etc. A variety of seasonal drinks are also offered. Lunch items feel somewhat overpriced. The patio is nice, with a good amount of seating and shade. Accessible washrooms are available. Service can be under par, depending on the day. There are definitely coffee shops that do it better in the area, including in terms of specialty coffee selection, if that's something you're looking for.

Sarah Grace

Google

All made in house - Great coffee, Kombucha, breakfast sandwiches, and quick bites. Locally made fresh fruit juice.

Grace Tan

Google

As a broke-ish student always on the hunt for a good study spot: good for a laptop but not if you have a bunch of books. Great lattes and love the fact that their cups are more eco friendly! Also have a good selection of non dairy options but with a cost of course.

Murasaki

Google

Best Latte in town. Ria is the best barista and latte artist.

Christopher M

Google

I had a really nice visit at this location. As I walked in, the staff greeted a friendly welcome and took my order in a timely manner. I ordered an iced coffee and breakfast sandwich. Both were delicious! As the fault of myself, I dropped my breakfast sandwich as I was picking up a piece of wrapper that fell on the floor and they replaced it for me without me asking. I said I’d pay for it as it was my fault, but the staff offered an act of kindness which made my day. The patio is comfortable. Lots of relaxing bird chirps and shade provided. This is my favourite location in Ottawa so far, not just because of their kindness, but also the location. Tucked away downtown, but able to relax on a nice patio with great food and beverage service. It’s a win.

Aleric Lalonde

Google

The coffee and pastries are always amazing. It’s a comfortable place to read, work, and relax, but the staff can be inattentive and distracted with each other. 3 employees behind the bar who are openly criticizing a manager (who isn’t present), loud enough for everyone seated to hear, all while an elderly woman in line is waiting for her coffee. I realize that’s probably an isolated situation, but people were clearly made a little uncomfortable.