It’s a known fact that Ottawa has a wide variety of restaurants and food options, both fine dining restaurants and roadside food trucks. If you live in Ottawa, I’m sure you’ve tried quite a few and probably have your favourite go-to places.
However, if you’re feeling adventurous or are getting sick of the same-old routine, this article is for you. I’ve found 5 crazy foods or beverages you can try in Ottawa that will be sure to satisfy your food cravings. Not to mention they’re super Instagram-worthy.
1. Gravy Pizza @ House of Georgie’s & Sorento’s Pizzeria
Address: Address: 211 Gilmour St., Ottawa, ON
Yes, you read that right. And although it sounds pretty weird, it has attracted quite a crowd. So, if you haven’t already tried this delicious treat, be sure to make that your next night out. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!
You can find their menu here: https://houseofgeorgie.ca/?p=menu
Photo: via Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/p/tt_45AE5go/
2. The Club Sandwich Poutine @ The Great Canadian Poutinerie
Address: 200 Deschamps Ave, Ottawa ON
This poutine-club combo really has it all. The poutine is topped with all of the classic club ingredients – bacon, chicken, lettuce, mayo, and even the toast!
You can find their menu here: https://www.skipthedishes.com/great-canadian-poutinerie-deschamps
Photo: via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc5gx5eFWNc/
3. The Big Joe Panwich @ Flapjack’s Canadian Diner
Address: 354a Preston St, Ottawa, ON
This one is for all of you breakfast lovers. Never again will you have to decide between pancakes or eggs and bacon. The Big Joe Panwich combines eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese double- stacked between two buttermilk pancakes. Heavenly, am I right?
You can find their menu here: http://www.flapjacks.ca/menu1.html
Photo: via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B3mjEHwlScI/?hl=en
4. Kronuts @ Art-Is-In Bakery
Address: 250 City Centre Ave #112, Ottawa, ON
Enjoy a delicious Kronut! What is a Kronut you ask? This sugar-coated pastry is a cross between a croissant and donut. Each day the café features a new filling, and on Thursdays you can order the pastry teams’ newest creative treat, a ‘Crazy Konut’! Yum!
You can find their menu here: https://www.artisinbakery.com/menus
Photo: via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ThfyKHNFG/
5. Macaron Milkshakes @ Quelque Chose Pâtisserie
Address: Multiple locations, Ottawa ON
These milkshakes are sure to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth and come in a variety of flavours and combinations. Some flavours include s’mores, strawberries and cream, brownie, and matcha. All milkshakes are topped with whipped cream and macaron sprinkles, and some have a huge macaron on top. So ‘Gram-able, too.
You can find their menu here: https://quelque-chose.ca/
Photo: via Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/p/B1J-xzFncPE/