Art House

555 Somerset St W, Ottawa
(613) 230-9555

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Nicole Devereaux

Really lovely spot, with decent and elevated(!) balcony space. The drink menu was huge with a mix of typical cafe options, as well as a substantial menu of alcohol. Also, if you’re a tea lover, there were tons of options, including some non-caffeinated ones.

I know it’s November, but I was there on an atypically mild night and I wanted iced tea lemonade, so that’s what I got. It was great. You have the option to have it sweetened or non-sweetened if that is a concern. I was there on a work date with my friend and although I didn’t eat there, she had the macaroons and said they were good.

Re: work date- this place does have free wifi!

I liked the mix of bustle and the cross over cafe, low key bar vibes. I’m a fan.

We sat on the balcony and I wish I had thought to take a better photo, but you can at least see that it’s elevated off the street.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Karanvir Singh

Please put some WD40 on the door it’s SO

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Harsh Singh

The sandwiches are excellent, but i was not a fan of the vegan GF brownie.

The drink selection, including teas, coffee, and beers, is very good and would recommend trying all over multiple trips.

The ambience is great for chit-chat or for focused working (depending on where you're able to find a spot)

Would recommend!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwiches, Iced Latte

SJ Vriend

A great local stop - I've been here a bunch of times for coffee or to have a beer with friends. I always love looking at the art and enjoy the general atmosphere of the place - it's very cute and cozy. I can't comment much on the food, as I've only ever picked up smalls snacks, but the coffee and pastries are always great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Harjeenna Siva

Great art space to discover local talent and indulge in artistic workshops. I appreciate that they have vegan options for food and drinks.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan options available.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marion Antony GENCO TORTEY

Pleasant and quiet place. The drinks are good (especially the fall specialties).

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Loan

Neighbourhood cafe with eclectic art, great coffee and baked goods, and comfortable furniture.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aanya sood

The place is not clean the food is not fresh this place is only for people who want to sit for 5 hours with a cup of coffee and work.
Spend your money wisely the person attending the customers is not welcoming and very rude.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Andrea Olivares

Very well located and stylish. Looks like a preferred spot for people to work on their laptops and have a drink. I had a sandwich, which was good, but the coffee was bland and cold.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Mitch Sprague

Groovy artist hangout vibe, go figure, with lots of cool work on the walls. Friendly staff and speedy service. Basic but tasty sandwich. Excellent cappuccino!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwiches

Ella Ahutu

Very beautiful space. Clean and properly furnished as well.
Last time i went they had a piano which i loved.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Meaghan Piccolo

You really only come here for the atmosphere. Really cozy, low-key feeling with different rooms with random mis-matched furniture and art everywhere. Always pretty full of people working, hanging out, etc. Hard to explain, but it just feels really open and communal because of the way its set up. That being said, the staff is mostly extremely unfriendly, bordering on seemingly miserable and will make you feel like you're being a bother just for ordering and their prices are crazy, especially for the quality. Like nothing I've had from their coffee menu is particularly good, often actually being kind of bad, but still more expensive than most other cafes. Haven't had their pastries personally, but everyone I know that has has said they're stale/gross.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1

Jessica Parent

Came here for an iced coffee and while it was good, the prices felt quite steep. The service was good though, and the atmosphere is very nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Madeline G

Lovely cafe!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 3

Jacob Tremblay

Very cute little spot, great selection of coffees and pastries :)

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