1047 Canadian Shield Ave, Kanata, ON K2K 0H4, Canada
Morning Owl Kanata Cafe & Bar - Locally roasted coffee - House-made brunch - Open every day!
I visited this café without any particular expectations, but unfortunately, my experience only became more disappointing as time went on. Despite the higher prices for their food, the quality was far below what I had hoped for. For example, the breakfast burrito I ordered came with potato rosti, which is traditionally a crispy, pan-fried grated potato patty, was instead just plain potato chips—completely misrepresenting the dish. To make matters worse, the staff at the front desk was rude, condescending, and unnecessarily passive-aggressive. I typically don't leave reviews either but this experience was something that I had to share and let people know
I am frequent customer at Morning Owl Kanata and have been coming for years. I love the dog friendly patio. The avocado smash on hash is a tried and true favorite. The smoothie bowl is delicious and light and refreshing. The pastries often leave a bit to be desired, the scones are really just muffin tops, that are often lacking in flavor. Staff are nice enough however you order at the cash, there is no table service. Coffee is decent.
My favourite is the avocado smash. The presto rosti is crisp, the arugula is fresh and the ingredients are a good combination I love the big windows and the fact that the coffee shop is across from a wild field where you can observe the colours changing and take in some nature from the patio.
UPDATE: 2nd visit, I ordered the breakfast and it was amazing. The scrambled eggs were light and fluffy, bacon was crisp and served with freshly cut fruit. The toast was a rye blend, lightly buttered and tasty. Large breakfast and latte cost $24. I added a food star Great atmosphere and a surprisingly large brunch / coffee spot in Kanata North. I ordered the breakfast sandwich which did not overwhelm me... the bread was hard, there was hardly any bacon and no 'sauce' of any kind... dry and bland but I will try again. Next time, I will order something else as the items behind the glass in the case looked amazing. My latte was great, served in a nice cup and piping hot. They have a liquor license, seating at the bar and a couple of TVs to watch. Open until 4pm. Limited Parking on the street
I recently visited this coffee shop, and I must say, the experience was exceptional. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting with plenty of seating available, the soft music and warm decor that created a perfect ambiance for relaxation. The food was delicious, offering a wide range of options from scrumptious pastries to hearty sandwiches and the coffee is amazing. But what truly stood out was the staff—they were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure every customer felt welcomed and taken care of. Their passion for coffee and dedication to service made my visit truly memorable. I highly recommend this coffee shop to anyone seeking a delightful and satisfying coffeehouse experience. I will be returning whenever I get the chance.
Loved the atmosphere here. The coffee is bitter and smell burnt for flat white which look likes picco latte, also waitress had a shacking hand look very ugly and can't tell what kind of coffee art is it. The Sandwich and Bagel was good quality but serve lukewarm not my preference.
I recently visited The Morning Owl coffee shop in Kanata, and I must say it was a fantastic experience. The first thing I noticed was how spacious and comfortable the venue is. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee, with plenty of seating options available. The coffee and food menu at The Morning Owl is truly awesome. They have an impressive selection of coffee drinks, and their baked goods and breakfast options are delicious. I particularly loved their breakfast sandwiches, which were made with high-quality ingredients and were the perfect start to my day. In addition to the excellent beverages and food, The Morning Owl also offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is attentive and accommodating, making me feel right at home. Overall, I highly recommend The Morning Owl to anyone looking for a top-notch coffee shop experience in Kanata. It's a great place to start your day or relax and unwind with a good book.
A nice place to hangout with friends, family and by yourself. Never a fail. Always busy. Their Coffe is nice but their food is delicious, fresh, packed with flavour. The staff were above and beyond. Every single one of them. My latest visit was bless with a wonderful waitress; Jamie. She was so sweet, nice, polite, smiling, and welcoming. Will keep going not because of the food or the ambiance, but because of the staff and location. If there are more stars, I would definitely give it. Pay if a visit, and you will never get dissipated.
Super amazing coffee shop with pastries and baked goods. Really sold coffee. Stayed at the hotel down the street from here and at this place every day. Cappuccino very very good
Best shashuka and blueberry pancakes
Excellent for lunch, great service, good food in a clean restaurant
I frequent morning owl cafes across the city. I m always very pleased. Today I was surprised to see sit down breakfast options. I ordered the owl breakfast for me and the kids owl breakfast for my 2 year old. I asked for my 2 year olds eggs to be well done and they weren t - fine, I ate them instead. However, my sunny side eggs had runny egg whites. You re supposed to cover sunny side up so the egg whites cook and the yolk is nice and runny. The texture was so gross. I brought our plates to the server and told her my concerns. She didn t say much of anything so I just left. Edit: Yes, you did offer to redo it, but as I said when I arrived I am short of time and wasnt able to stay for it to be redone. That is why I declined. Since I was honest with my time when ordering I should have been offered a refund. The resolution was disappointing, I ll stick to their Manotick and downtown locations moving forward.
Great coffee, brunch place in the midst of new apartment buildings in Kanata. Very clean with evidence of strict adherence to food safe practices. Yummy healthy choices for the sweet and savory toothed fans. Highly recommend!
Food was amazing, staff were very nice
Cute coffee shop. Lots of space and serves alcohol in the evening. :)
Good food, good service, the food and cappuccino was prepared in a timely manner and was delicious. Would definitely recommend.
First time here...love the chic atmosphere. Relaxing music. Excellent service and food. Highly recommended if you want to eat quickly.
The avocado mash &hash was very good, and so was the breakfast burrito. Nice fresh food.
Morning Owl is a lovely neighborhood coffee shop, and for the most part the staff are friendly, and the coffee is delicious. One thing that does stand out is one staff member who has consistently been rude and uninviting to me (a paying customer and regular over the last year+), other customers, as well as her colleagues. At first, I thought maybe she s having a bad day everyone has one. But no, EVERYTIME I go in there and interact with her, I feel like I ve bothered her and that me ordering was an inconvenience. Today s interaction was no different when she handed me my coffee and I politely asked for the steamed oat milk that was missing. In front of a busy café, she rudely tells me that oat milk is extra, yells to the woman on cash (who apparently forgot to add it), then came back to me as if I was trying to sneak free milk. No biggie, people make mistakes. Lisa (that s her name) then looks at me annoyed, groans and begrudgingly steams the milk as she lectures me about how next time I have to pay. I always pay for extra non-dairy milk, and she s served me many times. The rudeness is such a turn off. Too bad, because at this point, I m avoiding this café if I see her in the window. I hope management does something.
Terrible latte, tasted like Tim Hortons. Egg sandwhich was cold inside. No barista attending the machine and the atmosphere was dull and cold. Total waste of money.
DO NOT ORDER ON UBER EATS OR ANY DELIVERY SERVICE. I used to order from this place every week even a couple times a week and the food has always been good. About two weeks ago I placed an order on Uber eats and waited over an hour for my food with multiple drivers canceling and directing me to a new driver. Over a half hour later, one of the drivers messaged me and had told me that my order was picked up by someone else and now they have to make a new one. After waiting 2 hours for my food it finally arrived. Fast forward to today, I placed my order 45 minutes ago. As I m watching 3 different drivers cancel with my order I m thinking wow really this is happening again I call the restaurant and they Told me oh sorry another Uber driver took your order , I can hear one of the staff saying I thought the Uber driver that came in knew what bag to take so they re carelessly letting people walk into the restaurant and take other people s orders. I ll never order from here again there is no reason why I m paying 50$ for breakfast for one person and having to wait almost 2 hours.
Cost, warm, nice variety of breakfast, lunch dishes, very vomfy
Excellent menu for breakfast.
Food was alright. There was no real service except them bringing your food to you. Its a good space for hanging out and catching up while grabbing a bite to eat.
Friendly staff, quiet atmosphere and yummy coffee!
Good food, excellent coffee, great atmosphere
Delicious! Loved the spot too. Very spacious and relaxing.
The fruit is not fresh at all. Through away over half of the plate
We eat breakfast here often as the breakfast is fresh, the lattes are excellent (plain coffee not so much) & the menu selections are vast & made in-house. Meal quality is consistent. When you order cooked medium eggs, that s exactly what you get. Arrive early to get seating & close street parking. This place is not inexpensive. Breakfast for 2 people, with latte s exceeded $52.00 so if you re on a budget, choose wisely. If there is one area they could improve upon is the cutlery. They use the cheapest, chintziest cutlery I have ever experienced for the price you pay. It mares the whole dining experience (for me) knowing they went all out & then cheaped (sp?) out on dollar store quality cutlery. Parking: Street parking only. You do have limited choices on where to park.
Don t waste your time unless u have time to waste
Great food and coffee. Nice location.
A pleasant café in an area otherwise devoid of such pleasures. Good food, decent coffee and a nice place to take a moment for yourself.
Located at a very odd area of the town, this establishment is worth visiting. Very spacious with seating to enjoy breakfast on a patio. Informal with true street corner style appearance.
I came on the suggestion of someone to find a nice place to hole up and write for a bit... it was a mixed bag. I search for hard to find places in the burbs just for a little inspiration and good coffee. I was told they ran out of cream yesterday because it was busy... at 11 am next business day... in a world of food delivery services... OK... Food? Expensive for what you get, the service was fast but felt like I was bothering the cashier who left me to find out there is no cream from the barista. There are better places out here with better ambiance. Good coffee will stand on its own with just milk. Not the case here. Ambiance? Industrial.
Perfect location to meet up with an old friend over coffee. Had a lovely chocolate milkshake like concoction that the sweet barista just made up as I mentioned what I was looking for in a beverage that morning. It was delicious. Enjoyed a nice croissant although I was surprised it wasnt heated up.
2024 update. Thought I would give this place another try. First occasion the coffee was excellent - I think prepared by the male barista who has been there for years. Unfortunately this good experience had me believing things had improved. On my return visit a week later I ordered a flat white that in addition to being dangerously hot was no better than Circle K quality. Clearly consistency and training are lacking. Ill wait another couple of years before I even think of returning. 2022 update. This place has gone from excellent, although pricey to barely average while still pricey. Staffing seems to have undergone big changes and many of the excellent servers have left. Used to always go here regularly but better places have opened up so no compelling reason to return 2018 Great atmosphere, very good coffee. Very nice freshly baked pastries. Also serves beer and wine. Live music and dinner on Thursday nights.Recommended. Muy bueno ambiente. Rico café y pasteles. Muy buenas chelas
Fits the cute cafe so theres that. Its a little out of the way, and parking is street-only and terrible. Drinks are tiny and everything is overpriced. But, prices are bad almost everywhere. Try it for something different, but doubtful to be a go-to place even if you live in the area. When the weather clears up, the outside will look nice. Check the hours, because the close at 4 on Sundays. Tables will be limited the whole day, and outside isnt great while its still cold now in April
Love this place, we come here often. Last visit super fast service, even though place was full. Food is always interesting and staff is friendly. Wish it was better kept secret :-)
Great place! Enjoyed coming here for breakfast with my family!
Morning Owl Kanata Great coffee and breakfast location just outside of Centrum shopping center. A must try, check it out for sure!
A nice spot for taking a coffee break in Kanata - FlatWhite coffee is my fav.
Baristas here are the best! Service is always speedy no matter how busy they seem to be.
Food was decent overall. Service was incredibly slow. Took about 5 minutes to get breakfast sandwiches heated up from the time of ordering. Coffees took 25 minutes to get. The restaurant was about half full when we were ordered. Would not recommend unfortunately.
The person taking my order didn t seem to know what a Pour Over was. A different person made it. It took 20 minutes to get a cold, 2/3 full take out cup. Not happy!
Good coffee, amazing breakfast. I had the avocado smash on hash. She had eggs Benny. Both were fantastic. Eggs were perfectly poached, everything was well seasoned, and the hollandaise was particularly good.
Waited 15 mins for a single macchiato and it ended up being something that is not an espresso macchiato. Almost a latte macchiato, but not quite.
Smiling faces fried egg on a croissant. Yum.
Sandwiches were very tasty and served nice and warm. Large portions. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Delicious eggs benny!
Sat down at a dirty table, ordered two coffees, received one, waited a while and asked if the other coffee was coming, they said it was being made, after I finished my coffee, someone came over because the number was still on our table and asked if we were waiting for something, then we got the 2nd coffee. Went to the washroom, toilet base is broke in two. Terrible experience.
Weve had two deliveries and one in-person experience and its officially my favourite local breakfast place.
The service was incredibly and unreasonably slow, and that was just standing at the counter waiting to order. My cappuccino came with no sugar. They serve wine but have no idea about wines. When asked, they said they had red and white. We chose a red wine (of unknown origin) and was served cold. Absolutely wrong!! While the place is lovely, the service is terrible.
Not sure why youre prompted to tip as you clean up your own dishes. The food is made-to-order prices for reheated, bulk-produced sub-par items. Surprisingly, the coffee is just not very good. Atmosphere is passable but nothing I feel Id need to experience again. Parking: Plenty of no parking signs and the rest taken up by residents of the area. Not readily accessible by public transit either. Not convenient at all.
Loved the plants. And big windows
Its great to have a halal option the coffee was too bitter. Also it was cold. The environment and staff were very good. Just keep in mind that it closes early
Great, sunny spot for a coffee or breakfast. The avocado smash is excellent but everything I ve had has been good.
Delicious oatmeal
I found the prices are expensive for what you get. I ordered scrambled eggs and came with 1 small slice of rye bread for $19.50. The overall portion was small. The peppermint coffee which I ordered was just average. Very little peppermint, I was actually disappointed for $7. The total with the tip was over $30. Also the location is clean and inclusive. I will not be returning.
Say no more... Cortado + Chia ball = Heaven. Great space, amazing food and cool employees. owners are super friendly. 100 % recommended. Oh and dinner service with live music on Thursdays!! just perfect. Food : 5/5
Waffle chicken sandwich is delicious
My wife, Granddaughter and I went for breakfast on a Thursday morning just after Christmas. We arrived ahead of the rush (which happened 5 to 10 minutes after our arrival). We placed our breakfast order for two Morning Owl breakfasts and two lattes. The lattes came out almost immediately. The breakfasts however had not materialized after 25 minutes of waiting so I approached the counter and asked what had happened and told them that people who had arrived after us had already been served their meals. She told me that our ticket had been not placed in the kitchen and she would get on that immediately. We waited another 20 minutes and still no meals. I went back to the counter and I got the same response I am sorry about this and I am not sure why your meals had not been placed in the kitchen. She promised me our meals would be up in 5 minutes. Well the meals finally arrived but not how we ordered it; the eggs which were supposed to have been over medium and the bacon crispy came out as runny eggs and barely cooked bacon accompanied by home fries that looked like they came from the floor of a chip wagon (burnt and highly salted). We had heard such good things about the Morning Owl but were sadly disappointed. Needless to say, we will not be going back there again.
Amazing atmosphere, great coffee!
Delicious Eggs Benedict.
All I can say is incredible coffee and amazing sandwiches!
Small drip coffee $2.90
Elia was a great server, I asked for chopsticks, they didn t have any chopsticks, so he made a pair of chopsticks with reusable paper straws,
Staff are friendly. Food is great although a bit pricey. Wheelchair accessible door does not work and when I contacted them to ask them to fix it I never heard back.
Highly recommend this place amazing food and fast service !! Prices can seem a bit steep for some dishes but the food is always always great along with the drinks !!
Amazing place for first date
Coffee is very good, but became a bit inconsistent recently.
Great place! The vegetarian lasagna and the Italian trio sandwich are delicious.
1$ extra for milk alternatives?? What year is this!? Maybe One vegan brownie for pastry. Maybe One vegan menu item for food. Otherwise, drinks and interior are nice for chill and work.
Delicious food
It was a busy place when we visited. Waited to order and to get a table but the food was excellent and the servers for the food out as quickly as they could. Vegetarian options: Lots of great options.
Very nice cozy place to relax. Food and coffee is good.
This place is amazing. The deserts, the food, coffee. Unreal. Staff is super friendly. Make this your regular place to go, go often!
Wow. So my husband and I visited this cute coffee shop in Kanata and let me just say, this was one of the tastiest meals I ve ever had. And the prettiest. The atmosphere is chill and the service is excellent. It s a tad more expensive than some other coffee shops, but it s definitely great quality for what you pay. We will definitely be returning there soon. I wanna try everything else on the menu!!!! Parking: Street parking only
Store was closed but the individual still offered to serve us. Thanks for the great service.
Decent breakfast and ok atmosphere.
Such a nice place for breakfast and brunch, the food is amazing! Shakshuka is absolutely delicious, my favourite The service and the owner are the best! Highly recommend this place
Great place, very friendly staff
Very beautiful place. Food was pretty good, fries were discarded so obviously not a big fan but the espresso was excellent.
Great ambience, yummy food, fast service and smiling cashiers/workers. Definitely recommend it!
Really like this place. Good coffee and yummy food. I often get a vanilla latte with oat milk, the curry chicken sandwich or the ham and cheese croissant. Staff is friendly. Lots of seating and space, good wifi, nice music and not too loud. My only thing is that they open at 0800, I just feel like if the place is called Morning Owl it should at least be open early, it sucks that I can t stop here before work.
Beautiful place, photos and videos include a turkey, bacon sandwich that was beyond delicious, mushroom, cauliflower soup with dried bread pieces that I put in the soup (also delicious) and hot chocolate that was pretty good.
Awesome place and ambience
I was given innapropriate service but brought it up and management responded very quickly and sincerely.
Nice place to chat or grab a byte. Caution you wont find any type of tea. Also the foid variety could be improved. The nice thing of the place is the atmosphere and location in a private area away but not far from the crowd.
I used to like it last visit too many flies...brutal service, ordered coffee and waited for a while, one person only serving.
My visit today to Morning Owl wasnt planned. I was in the area for business and looking for a place to grab a cup of coffee. I googled the nearby coffee shops and I found this place. My first impression was this place is spacious and relaxing to be in. I have asked the batista they mentioned that sometimes it gets crowded. I have ordered latte and walnut cookie. The coffee was great but I was also surprised with the cookie how delicious it was made to me flavour. Chewy and full of walnut flavour. My missing star is for the ready sandwiches in their fridge, Im not a big fan of ready made sandwiches, where I prefer to be made to order even if it took a bit more time. However, this is a place that I will visit again in Im nearby.
I love Waffle chicken sandwich
The staff were really nice and atmosphere great but unfortunately we really did not like our food, just did not taste very good
Awesome service, beautiful place and delicious food! thank you
Delicious food and very kind and friendly staff! Love the breakfast board!
The scone I had was great, the server very polite, but Ive never waited so long for my coffee (a flat white) - it took a good 20 MINUTES! The barista was clearly overwhelmed, and yet it was a normal-sized crowd on a Friday morning. The interior is airy and very nice. All in all, good, but the longest wait ever made this a (not so) memorable experience
Like the atmosphere, and glad to have this nice Cafe in our neighborhood. I think the vegetarian/vegan selections could be improved. A bit pricey.
I truly thought it would just be another regular cafe, but it is an incredible brunch spot with delicious food, relaxing atmosphere and really amazing service. Thank you endlessly to the staff for being so fast given they had a line up almost out the door, and giving such a wonderful start to my day!
Well I live close by and it is the best Coffee shop I enjoy to go to. #1 the staff are friendly, courteous, #2 the food is excellent especially the breakfast. Eggs Beny is the best Ive had in Kanata , yet and the price is the best. They will bring your food, drinks to your table, so you dont wait in line, witch is a big plus , for Seniors. Overall the atmosphere is quaint and not noisy, and a great patio to relax. Love it.. Vegetarian options: If an item you prefer, was not vegetarian, They will accommodate you , if possible.
This place was great! They have a very good breakfast/brunch/lunch menu, fantastic atmosphere, and super-friendly staff. Inside is roomy but you can also sit outside too. Vegetarian options: They have vegan tacos
It s written on the menu that branch is offered before 3pm, but they refused to take order at 2:50pm. No hospitality, lazy, and lie about what they offer.
Went to morning owl this morning for breakfast with my friends and the service was so unorganized and the barista was rude. The barista gave another table my latte, which would have been a minor inconvenience but when the person at the table went up to the bar to return her drink saying she had ordered tea not coffee, the barista did not dump out the cup. Instead, when I asked for my latte after already 20 minutes of waiting, she handed me the latte that the women had taken a sip out of. There were clear marks on the side of the glass and the foam art in the mug was mixed. This is a health code violation. When I asked the lady to make me a new one it is like she didn t even hear what I had said. She rolled her eyes and proceeded to take another 10 minutes to bring out a new latte. This is absolutely disgusting. If it hadn t of been for the table next to us that pointed out that the cup was soiled, then I would have drank out of someone else s drink. Hate to say it but after this experience, I don t think I would trust what they bring out, especially if it s a busy morning. They aren t paying attention to what they are serving
This is the cutest coffeeshop in Kanata, the food is excellent, the nice lady in the back is so sweet, always smiling, and she makes the best sandwiches Ive ever had. Their coffee is great and the atmosphere is so light and cozy.
This is a great coffee and food shop, restaurant. They have a good selection of healthy options and have great service. Dont expect food to be delivered as quickly as a fast food place. Vegetarian options: Good variety. Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free, dairy free options for food. Kid-friendliness: Spacious and comfortable seating. Wheelchair accessibility: It is on the first floor and accessible to wheelchairs.
An amazing place ! We were there this afternoon. I liked so much the service especially from Lisa the manager. She responded perfectly to all our requests and she was smiling to us all the time. The food is great especially the banana cake which was amazing. They have a beautiful terrace as well , where you can sit and have some sun. It was beautiful experience . We will come back for sure. Thank you Lisa and thank you morning owl team !
Nice local spot.
Loved the atmosphere here. Bit on the expensive side. I ordered avocado on hash potatoes which was very good. My partner ordered shakshouka which was horrible - eggs swimming in tomato soup ! Bit of a hit or miss
Large selection of savory and sweet breakfast/brunch options. Limited display of pastries or fresh baked goods. Would like to see more muffins, croissants and quick snacks to go. Nice Là Marzocco espresso machine and good coffee. Tables and chairs on adjacent patio.
Delightful neighborhood coffeeshop with an inhouse kitchen. Staff are welcoming and attentive to detail with their service. Pickup a table number when ordering to have table service. Lattes were perfectly balanced and poured with precision. We tried the cake of the day, plated with cornflowers and blueberries much to our delight. Would gladly visit again.
The girl taking our order was rude. Eggs Benedict was cold and the eggs were medium not soft as request. The English muffin was not toasted and was really dry. Breakfast burrito was tasteless with brown avocado. The guy who served us was very friendly. However, for the price, taste and quality I will not be returning.
Met my cousin in the afternoon for coffee . Cool place . Will return to sample the menu , great selection of vegan options Food
Amazing croissant and breakfast sandwich!
Great live music
Love this place!
The Avocado Smash on a Hash is amazing! Its my absolute favourite breakfast, but its not available at the downtown location. Theres not a lot of seating, as its a very popular place, but its soooo good!
Had a great time here, the coffee was top notch and the latte art was impressive! Food was fantastic, staff was friendly, and the ambience was really cool. Clearly a lot of love has gone into this place! As a cafe owner myself, I know how much work goes into this and I really felt the love as I enjoyed my morning here. Well done team, keep up the great work!
A pure gem. Food and beverages top notch. Great coffee. Adorable interior design. There is a happy sense of peace at this lovable cafe. I highly recommend!
Hard to beat a morning over here.
Delicious
The menu was a little hard to decipher, but the taste was great ! Will be coming again
Ordered with Uber Tastes too ordinary - if I can do scrambled eggs in the same way, what s the point to order? Sorry but feels like waste of money But I will try to visit in place
Staff is very untrained. Nice people but no knowledge of coffee whatsoever
Love this spot for business meeting over breakfast, lunch or dinner. Service is generally good, but inconsistent
Busy coffee spot that has it all. Great selection in the pastry case and plenty of options for a complete meal. Kid-friendliness: The space inside is roomy for a stroller or a busy toddler. I think it is a great stop for parents and children.
Went there for brunch for the first time. First impressions were okay, but then things went downhill when, after waiting for a good half hour, our food was nowhere in sight. I asked on the counter, and our order wasnt placed even after paying upfront. After another fifteen minutes, the food showed up. The girl at the counter who took our order and then came to serve food at the table didnt care. Not even an apology for the mix-up. She just put the food on the table and left. The other lady that I asked about our order came to our table to apologize for the delay. The food and ambiance are good, I wish the service matched that. It was my first time there and perhaps the last.
Cute cafe. Nice vibe.
Good coffee and fast service
Had the mango chicken curry sandwich. Excellent!
Its always nice to come here for a hot chocolate and go for a walk around the pond and see the willow trees.
Beautiful, relaxing location. Point lost on accessibility, see those comments below. Wheelchair accessibility: This is where service is lacking. Not from the staff...they are great, but from the entrance. For, far too long, the accessibility button to get into the building has been broken.
Im hoping to give more stars on the next visit. I dropped in to check it out as Im new to the area. I was confused about which door was the entrance and ended up going in the exit. A girl snapped... thats an exit. I went to the counter where 2 young women were idling...literally...looking bored . I asked if there was a menu I could take with me. The girl with long black hair was very rude. She said, What?....looking like I was ruining her morning. I repeated, and she snapped. No...with a snippy look on her face. I then asked... pointed.. is that an exit door, and she looked at me with scrunched up face...uh yah. She left off the duh, but it was obvious. I still want to try the breakfast as the atmosphere looks nice, but Im concerned the server will be hostile again. Not a good first impression at all.
I decided its time to update my review. For the past 6 months or so I think the place is in continuous decline in terms of the food and coffee they offer. We used to go there quite often, but I find it with time less and less worthy so that our latest visit there was probably the last. The service was still good but other than that I really struggle to understand why I would visit there again. Expensive without any justification Coffee 3 (taste -3, frothing- 5) Vibe 3 (too crowded and noisy) Bakery - 3 Food - 3 Price - 2
Great Breakfast spot. Casual. Relaxed.
Very pleasant place to have a bf.
Nice cafe in Kanata area to grab a coffee while working. They have nice brunch options as well if you re on a date or something. The portion sizes are good and the taste of the good here won t disappoint you. The coffee was also delicious. You can also find some seasonal specialties for coffee. I tried the peppermint mocha with whipped cream in the winter and it was good. It was not too sweet and was nice and creamy! Definitely give it a try if you re in Kanata.
Awesome location as we walk around this area all the time. We dropped in for cappuccino, and treats, service was great but unfortunately the the pastry and cake was old and so dry. We left much of it behind. They shouldnt have been served as obviously they were past their date to serve.
Avocado Breakfast brunch was really good. Latte was great as well! Warm and friendly services, great environment overall!
Great food, fast service and nice location! Enjoyed the smash and hash brunch dish
Really enjoyed the coffee here. The staff member working was very energetic and down to earth. It helps when people behind the product are interested in your satisfaction and enjoy what they do. Prices are good too. Wish they were in Toronto. Thank you for a great experience!
Very good loved lunch
Coffee was great, food not so much. Ordered a breakfast burrito for 16$ and the menu said it came with potato Rosti and they gave me a side of lays potato chips. Such a rip. Breakfast burrito was okay , guacamole inside was brown. Definitely had better better elsewhere. Would have been better if they communicated they were out of Rostis and gave me salad instead. Most expensive bag of lays chips I ve ever purchased.
Great espresso
Large location in private residential condo area, lots of parking too, came in for a late lunch and still nice fresh selection of sandwiches and bakes, drinks were amazing definite must if you want a relaxing vibe after shopping in Kanata
Great breakfast
Special K bars are worth the stop, I mean where else can you get this ridiculously yummy treat?, but there s so much more. Breakfast, coffee, lunch, cocktails best blueberry scones ever. Service will improve as we return to normal but still, go here.
Its one of those modern overhyped trying to be breakfast place. Although the Coffee was good, it was too expensive (and we are talking about even expensive than SB). Service was terrible, staff wasnt that friendly and wont even ask if you need anything or what. The food was OK, but not $30+ worthy.
I arrived about 15 minutes before they opened on a chilly day in September, and on foot with nowhere sheltered to loiter outside. The lady working the cash was kind enough to let me wait inside to stay warm while they got the kitchen ready, and even brought me a coffee to drink while I waited for them to officially open. I had the Owl Breakfast, which was a very generous serving of eggs, 3 kinds of fruit, sausages and fried potatoes, all of which was well prepared and tasty. Breakfast was $20 after tax and a nice tip, which was a fair price for the serving size. Very nice spot, definitely swing by if you re hungry :)
Burrito very much Although when I ordered it I thought it would be different, and of course, instead of chips I would like to see fried potatoes
Breakfast at best, coffee and yes you can add booze to light up your day, friendly server that gladly answer your questions about the menu
Location 4/5. Food 4/5. Coffee 5/5. Prices 3/5. Atmosphere 5/5. Service 3.5/5. Food came quickly and staff was friendly. Would eat here again!
Love the spinach and meat pies that were recently added to the menu.
Delicious cappuccino. Very busy restaurant but not enough seating when people allowed to sit for hours with their computer. Take out is recommended.
Hard bread, hard potatoes, bland large latté... tasted like one shot of espresso and all milk to make it large. Balsamic all over my eggs.
Amazing spot for a great cup of tea and breakfast. The staff are so friendly and helpful It s my go to place when I need a boost of positive energy , I wish I could give it 6 Stars
Always awesome. Great atmosphere. Sometimed hard to find a table/seat when busy (e.g. Sat morn)
Very nice place to have breakfast.Good and well mannered staff.Nice food.
Visiting the area and this cafe was just what I needed. Great coffee and food options. It was refreshing to have an alternative to the chain coffee shops/cafes which are numerous in the area.
I m really disappointed as I just spend $20 on a breakfast ($40 with my drink and uber eats fees) and the latte, eggs and guacamole are good, but the hashbrown base is about 10 seconds of cooking away from being burnt and it s barely edible. The serving size is also VERY small for $20. If I was at the restaurant I d send this back in a heart beat but as it was delivered I am out of money and luck . I ordered the avocado smash on hash. I hope this is a one off cause it seems like a great restaurant but I definitely won t be ordering for delivery ever again
I asked for 2 coffees in mugs as we were going to sit at the Cafe. Instead, the server gave them to us in paper cups and mumbled something to the cashier. When I asked why, she said that there was an issue with the dishwasher! However, I noticed that there were at least a dozen clean mugs behind her waiting to be used. Also, everyone sitting at the Cafe (probably 10-12 people) all had real mugs at their tables! This was very disappointing given that my previous visit here was 5 star!
Nice cafe! Delicious food, and great staff. I highly recommend trying their yummy breakfast, brunch, and coffee.
We had a birthday breakfast at morning owl. The food was good. We waiting time was average, but still good. Inside is clean.
My second time there for a face-to-face team meeting. Im no coffee connoisseur, but I liked the latte that I ordered. Service was friendly, too. The place has large windows and was bathed in sunlight when we were there, which is a plus for me.
cute place! love the coffee mugs chicken & waffle sandwich was okay, but i wouldn t order it again. bland and doesn t have the sweet and salty chicken & waffles taste i expected. it s more like a classic chicken BLT sandwich that just happens to be made with waffles. should be labeled chicken & waffle BLT sandwich on the menu. salad was a salad, no complaints there.
I had a really good experience at Morning Owl Kanata. The food was fresh and of high quality, as was the coffee. The staff was quick and courteous. The reason why I am giving this a 4 star only is because I found it to be overpriced and the avocado on the Avocado Toast meal was not mashed, rather it was a halved avo plopped on the toast.
Love this hidden gem of a coffee shop
Coffee was decent and bit more expensive
Dietary restrictions: Staff were able to answer questions about allergies and food restrictions Parking: Ample free on street parking. Kid-friendliness: Welcoming space with lots of tables and seating
Great location, busy but not packed, and great coffee and friendly service.
Nice place !
Nice coffee and typical cake Peewees latte with skim milk and it is ok I saw many options for bakery but did. It try them
Beautiful open space cafe. Great for hanging out with friends and family.