Bridgehead

About

Coffee & Tea

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 282 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M3

Phone: (613) 234-0002

Work Hours

Mon 6:30 am-10:00 pm
Tue 6:30 am-10:00 pm
Wed 6:30 am-10:00 pm
Thu 6:30 am-10:00 pm
Fri 6:30 am-10:00 pm
Sat 6:30 am-9:00 pm
Sun 6:30 am-9:00 pm

Business info

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    Take-out
    Yes
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
  • directions_bike
    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes
  • turned_in_not
    Good for Working
    Yes

Reviews

  • Andrea L.

    star star star star star_border 28 July 2026

    Here are just a few of the wonderful things about Bridgehead:

    * Their products are organic and fair trade whenever possible
    * They always have soy milk to put in your coffee (oh and regular milk & cream too of course)
    * Tasty tasty soups and sandwiches (try the extra-old cheddar sandwich; enjoy it for me because my dairy allergy means it's off the menu for me)
    * Wifi (free for an hour with purchase; ask for the code at the counter)
    * Compostable "plastic" take-out containers
    * Local business ... but with several locations
    * Egg nog lattes (seasonal) are made with Cochrane's Dairy eggnog (soooo good)
    * Homemade lemonade in the summer (also soooooo good)
    * Much better coffee than Starby's or Second Cup (plus see above re fair trade)

    Here is the major downside to Bridgehead:

    * I have moved to Montreal and they only exist in Ottawa. My friend who moved to Toronto from Ottawa also has a similar complaint.

  • Soso K.

    star star star star star 23 July 2026

    Love it, I ordered the hazelnut latte and it was soooo damn good. It was my first time there, it was clean & the employee were really friendly. Cool place for working.

  • Kelly J.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 17 July 2026

    Friendly staff but super crowded and coffee was mediocre.  I had high expectations of this coffee shop. While visiting Ottawa I HAD to try it but it was a huge disappointment. This coffee was bitter and too strong. Won't be returning. I prefer a much smoother blend.

  • Andrea B.

    star star star star star_border 15 July 2026

    I had a delicious peppermint hot chocolate here, with plenty of real, delicious whipped cream on top. I also grabbed an almondine to go with it, based on the recommendation of the staff member. I didn't find the service great (she barista just slammed my hot chocolate on the bar and didn't even acknowledge my thank you), but the hot chocolate was divine, and the atmosphere was lovely.
    If you like a hot chocolate that isn't as sweet as say, Cadbury, this is a good choice. You can taste the bitterness of the chocolate -yum!

  • Judy W.

    star star star star star_border 10 July 2026

    Cool cafe with beautiful patio and great street view. Large seating areas and lovely decor

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