Vegan
American
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Canadian
This cafe relocated from Bank Street and switched from non-veg to all-vegan menu and more upscale restaurant in early-2014. Offers a small, changing seasonal menu and cocktails. Confirmed closed, Feb 2019.
33 Reviews
First Review by hilstad
BCzich
Points +21
Unbelievably good... - Edit
My husband and I discovered CMH about three years ago and it is our favourite restaurant hands down. The food is high end gourmet. We have brought many meat eating and meat loving friends, and they discovered a gastronomic pleasure the likes of none. The flavors, creativity and presentation rival the best of the best restaurants. The chef is the owner and always there - there is no variability. It is always great. This is a guaranteed, not to disappoint dinner.
Read moreCMH also has a great offering of unique and yummy cocktails and fab wines. I recommend the wine pairings, if you enjoy wines.
And btw, this is my first post ev-ver on ANY site. It’s just the best kept secret. Love, love, love it!
Updated from previous review on 2019-02-04
Pros: Consistently so very good , Changing and highly creative menu, Wonderful informed and pleasant service
Cons: None.
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OlivineGov
Points +359
amazing, highly recommend - Edit
amazing. we were a group of 10 so we had the chance to taste everything on the menu. The plates were all beautifully presented and everyone seemed to have enjoyed it (i was the only vegan). Not your usual vegan place, they have crazy cooking techniques and i'd def go back for any special occasion as it is still a bit pricey.
Read morePros: beautiful plates ad unique, tasty
Cons: pricey
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send6320
Points +79
This isn’t my house - Edit
I’ve been to this quaint little place a couple of times. Now let me start by saying those of us who are vegan foodies are used to paying a premium. And while we of course one day vegan is so mainstream, this is not the case, but for now it is.
Read moreAnd I have to give great points for creativity & taste. But portion sizes, especially for the astronomical price, just don’t match. If it was a little more reasonable people may be able to come more without not having to forgo food for the next 3 days.
Updated from previous review on 2018-08-17
Pros: Extremely creative pairings , Great presentation , Most items are little flavour bombs
Cons: Needs more selection , Portion size are almost child sized, Pricey!!
BCzich
The creativity and work intensive effort that goes into every single aspect of each dish warrants the price. And, arguably its price point is in line with any other high end, gourmet restaurant in the city. It delivers gourmet gastronomic delight.
Read moreIt’s definitely not an every day meal; it’s truly for a special night out.
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HassanHarb
Points +54
Love everything about the place except for the menu - Edit
Amazing food and service, 100% plant based and top grade tastes and textures. This is a fine dining vegan restaurant and it shows in their plates.
Read moreMy only grief is the restrictive dinner menu. You basically have a choice between a sharing plate or blind dinner. The Sharing plate is just perfect but sometimes one likes to order something else to go with it but that's not an option.
The other thing is that the blind dinner is not very descriptive and is quite expensive.
Pros: Taste, Service, Overall quality and originality
Cons: Menu is too simple, Can get quite pricey
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mariannebrown
Points +33
Amazing, delicious, classy, and eccentric - Edit
Ugh I love this place, especially their brunch. It’s nothing like any other vegan place I’ve tried.
Read morePros: Vegan, Super unique food, Cute/tasteful setting
Cons: Expensive, Not open for lunch during the week
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coffeebean042
Points +11
great vegan restaurant - Edit
Very cozy. A bit more in the fine dining end of the spectrum, but with a relaxed vibe. I love the vegan charcuterie board, lots of amazing vegan cheeses and delicious non - meat accompaniments. Great staff who know the menu well.
Read morePros: all vegan!!
Cons: A bit more expensive, but it's worth it. lots of c
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lotustummy
Points +1162
Outstanding, creative - Edit
Beautiful cocktails and juice, tasting menu and charcuterie and cheese plates for sharing. All is plant based - but even carnivores appreciated the sharing plates. Their cheeses are delicious and their mushroom calamari and sausages won us over. Beautiful atmosphere and outdoor space. Would recommend for a special occasion to do the tasting menu and pairings.
Read morePros: Creative vegan food and drink , Special atmosphere and service.
Cons: Expensive. , Not “a la carte” - menu is sharing or chef choice
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AnnaBlack
Points +23
Makes Ottawa Proud - Edit
Every time I eat at Café My House, I’m blown away by the taste profile and presentation of everything served. I love brunch at this place, especially the waffle BLT and the hasselback potato.
Read morePros: Vegan restaurant. , Amazing taste experience every time. , You see thought, energy and love in every dish.
Cons: Pricey, but worth it if you can afford to splurge
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Mandykeys
Points +27
Best gastronomic experience ever! - Edit
When I 1st walked in I was a little underwhelmed by the decor but with my first taste of my meal I wasn’t thinking about the decor anymore. OMG! I have been vegetarian for 30+ years, vegan for 3+ years as well as a lifelong foodie and never have I enjoyed any dining experience like I did this one! Wow! I was there with my boyfriend who is vegan at home but when he is out eats everything. He ranked the caramelized onion burger he ate (made from wheat berry) up there with the best burgers he had ever eaten. The wine was delicious too. It is a little bit pricier than I know some of my friends would be comfortable with but oh so worth every penny! The service is fantastic too, very personable and friendly. I can’t wait until we have an occasion (excuse) to go back!
Read morePros: Delicious
Cons: A bit pricey
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NatashaSt-Denis
Points +30
Amazing! - Edit
Soooo delicious!! Everything’s so good!!!
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KellyAnnWhite
Points +32
Brunch here now - Edit
Seriously one of the best brunches I’ve ever had. The food was beautiful and delicious. Hands down my favourite meal in Ottawa. Would highly recommend the burger and the kale salad!
Read morePros: Beautiful plating, Delicious
Cons: Pricey
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MichaelHenschel
Points +56
brunch for for the most discerning palate - Edit
I heard about CMH before I tried it. From simply sexy cocktails to some of the best Gary I've had in Canada or EU. The only problem I can find is that people think I'm inviting them to have brunch at my place.
Read moreIt is a definite destination in Ottawa.
Pros: all vegan, phenomenal cocktails, best Gary (vegan cheese) plate
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HeidiFeller
Points +55
Plant Based Gem! - Edit
Pleasantly surprised at how delicious and imaginative the dishes were. The combination of ingredients and textures in the grain bowl were heavenly. Our waitress was also very friendly and brought our food out so quickly. If I ever make it back to Ottawa I'll be sure to return to Cafe My House!
Read morePros: Unique dishes and ingredients, Reasonably priced, Excellent service
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tengarine
Points +292
My favourite restaurant! - Edit
I love love love this place! Great service, ambiance, decor and such creative and beautiful food! Perfect for special occasions since dinner can get quite expensive, but brunch is very affordable here and amazing as well. Try the blt waffle sandwich!
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zoeetz123456
Points +168
love love love love LOVEEEEEE - Edit
This place is so so so fancy. There food is different but very good. You should only go here if your ok with spending a lot of money$$ also there is an out door eating garden
Read morePros: nice people, cute place , creative food
Cons: very expensive , only food that is for an acquired taste
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tarsbo
Points +107
Creative and Delicious - Edit
I love Cafe my House! I tend to go for brunch as it's a little cheaper, and the waffle BLT is my favourite menu item!!! Really creative and beautiful dishes - the food is art!
Read morePros: Interesting/unique dishes and ingredients, Fully vegan, Gluten free options
Cons: Pricey, Limited Hours
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Vegalia07
Points +54
Most amazing food ever - Edit
Amazing food, very creative with local ingredients. Great place for a date. Lots of variety and always changing menu. Offers brunch :)
Read morePros: Beautiful food presentation, Amazing service, Very delicious
Cons: Expensive
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yowveg
Points +68
Overpriced - Edit
The food here is good, but the portions are tiny and you are often expected to share them ("sharing plates"). The dessert portion is about 2 bites worth. Most mains are vegetables with no protein or starches to fill you up. It's a shame as Ottawa definitely needs all the vegan restaurants it can get, but I don't think we'll be back as we always leave still hungry.
Read morePros: What you do get is very tasty
Cons: Small portions, Expensive
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Cbelway
Points +36
Like Gourmet Vegan Food! - Edit
Very creative and delicious vegan plant based food. Their brunch is the only reason I get out of bed some weekends. I highly recommend to any vegan, veg or omni foodies!
Read morePros: creative and original vegan food
Cons: addictive
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imaveganmama
Points +100
Haven't been back... - Edit
Was at the old location on Bank st. where this place was owned by an Asian family.. but it has since moved and might be under new ownership. It's now in the trendy, overpriced Hintonburg area and has changed completely. Our Valentine's day dinner there was a complete disaster. We had not been notified upon making reservations a month prior that it would not be the regular menu, but a special 4 course menu for around $45 per person. Yet we both had to share one tiny plate of food for each course, not one plate each for each course. They served everyone in the restaurant at the same time (again, without telling us this plan) so we missed our reservations at the theatre and ended up still a bit hungry with a huge bill. I don't like restaurants being so sly.
Read moreThe food tastes really good, but really, only go if you are well off ($$$) and can afford tiny portions of pretentious food and are there for the taste factor alone - not if you're hungry. It's a darling little place, but not that comfortable and not good for kids.
Pros: local, seasonal fare, creative food, whole foods based, homemade everything
Cons: small portions, expensive, pretentious
yowveg
It's the same owner. Completely agree with you- the portions are minuscule and the 'sharing' plates laughable.
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Waffey
Points +25
Fabulous vegan restaurant! - Edit
Haven't been to their new location yet, but visited their old location on Bank Street many times for dinner and brunch. The vegan tempeh cheeseburger with miso gravy is to die for! The only draw back of the old location was that you could not get a glass of wine with dinner, but they appear to have fixed that limitation in the new location :-)
Read morePros: Tempeh cheeseburger with miso gravy
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HereHere
Points +97
Disappointing experience - Edit
We have had some great pizza (now available on Sundays only) from this restaurant, but our last experience was a complete disaster. It was a special occasion (birthday), which just landed the day before a major endurance event we were competing in. We had made reservations and they had asked about food allergies, etc on the phone, then asked again when we were ordering. A little frustrating waste of time, but that was just the beginning.
Read moreBeware: the tacos are not tacos, they are leaf wraps!
If you are doing an endurance event, you need to carb load. Beware: There is nothing on this menu that satisfied either of us. We paid for our two appetizer-sized meals and went to another restaurant to meet our needs (at half the price).
I'd been there before for brunch, and a light breakfast is fine, but if you are serving bird-sized portions for dinner, don't expect people - even die-hard vegans - to come back. Much less omnivores.
Sorry, but this restaurant has to do a lot more to meet an acceptable standard. I can't believe they are still in business. The only thing I'll ever get from these guys is pizza (and they are small, compared to Vegan Rapide in Montreal).
Not to mention, the bill was done wrong, and when I asked for it to be corrected, I got a more expensive bill (from a different table!!). It did get sorted in the end, but it took a long time to get the bill corrected due to understaffing on that Friday night.
Pros: vegan, pizza on Sundays
Cons: tiny portions, noisy environment , minimal menu choice
shashifaice
I've heard similar stories from friends, I appreciate you posting to let people know your experience. Thanks! :)
Read moreBCzich
We started going three years ago and are there every other month and that has never been our experience. They serve pizza?? Never had it.
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queade
Points +52
Best Anniversary Dinner Ever! - Edit
For our 29th wedding anniversary my husband and I went to Cafe My House in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. We had the shared wine pairing dinner. 5 amazing courses paired with 5 different wines served by a knowledgable sever who described each dish and gave the background of each wine. This was the best meal I have ever had.. my favourite course was the raw zucchini lasange. It is small in classic cafe style, but it was always full during our Thursday night meal. This is obviously a cafe that is well known and well liked. Everything on the menu is vegan offering both cooked and raw options. Looking forward to our next visit!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday August 29, 2015
Updated from previous review on Saturday August 29, 2015
Updated from previous review on Saturday August 29, 2015
Pros: Delicious, Both raw and cooked options, Friendly knowledgeable staff
Cons: Didn't like the music, Music a bit loud
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Clevergirl
Points +161
Great place! - Edit
I love Café My House. Great cocktails and shakes. Amazing & creative food. The garden in the summer is also really great for an afternoon lazy brunch. Perhaps my favourite veg resto in Ottawa at the present time.
Read morePros: excellent food , great shakes and cocktails, nice atmosphere
Cons: more expensive than other options
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katiebird
Points +69
Good food, nice place - Edit
I used to go to Cafe My House a lot before they moved across town; I haven't been to the new location yet. With that caveat, I've almost always enjoyed the food there. Walnut "cheese" burger with kale was probably my fav. Staff have always been friendly and helpful. Delicious desserts.
Read morePros: Delicious food
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DanaVegan
Points +16
Very good - Edit
I loved visiting Café My House. I am a vegan, and it is hard to find fully vegan restaurants to dine at, especially in Ottawa. I had the tempeh cheeseburger on a waffle (they were out of sourdough buns when I went) and it was delicious! Their tropical smoothie was very good too. My grandma had their omega 3 flax waffles and she loved it as well. Our server was very friendly and welcoming. I just wish this restaurant wasn't so hard to get to. There isn't many food choices to choose from on the lunch menu, though. It is a bit more expensive than other places. The restaurant is very cozy and quaint.
Read morePros: Great food, Good service, Nice ambience
Cons: Difficult to get to, Not many food choices, Can be a bit expensive
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Lola Crumpet
Points +84
It is her house and she will let you know it - Edit
Food is okay, but scarce. Not good value.
Read moreCondescending service, it is her house and for
sure your questions aren't welcome.
Okay if you don't mind leaving hungry, and with
socially invoked stomach pain.
Pros: Clean
Cons: Small portions, Condescending service, In the burbs
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