Announcements

Table Service is coming back

We want to provide a more attentive customer service and we’ve finally had the time to catch up to the rapid growth we experienced. Our customers and the entire Old Ottawa South neighbourhood have been so welcoming, so can’t wait to offer the same incredible hospitality we have been given!

Liquor License has been approved

We are so excited to announce that the long wait is over and we’re finally able to serve brunch as it should be - with mimosas! We are starting things slowly with mimosas and Moscow mules while we consult with one of the city’s best mixologists (Camille Hopper-Naud @coupeandmixer) to develop our full drink and cocktail menu.

Price Changes ahead

We are very particular about sourcing quality ingredients - like Madagascar vanilla and New Zealand butter - so some prices will be increasing to accommodate the rise of our backend supply costs. Inflation has caught up to us as well!

Menu Changes

We are slightly adjusting our menu to accommodate some of the feedback our customers have given us. For example, smoked salmon bennies will now be a staple on our menu and we’ll have big and small breakfasts for all appetites. Please feel free to ask our staff for more info!

Discontinuing Custom Cakes & Bread Program

“Because our focus was on so many things, we couldn’t really perfect anything.”

- Julia, Chef & Owner

 Don’t worry - we’re still making all our English muffins and sourdough loaves in house for brunch. One thing that we’ve learned is that running a small local business means constantly adapting to change. To better focus our efforts and get ready for some really exciting new things like our upcoming dinner service, we are discontinuing these two programs indefinitely.

Sourdough is complex and hard to keep consistent while also making so many other things. We have also loved making such unique and beautiful custom cakes for our customers, but this also takes away some time and efficiency. Rest assured that If anything changes, you’ll be the first to know!

We love your feedback - if you have any questions, please reach us at dessertfirstottawa@gmail.com