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Little Jo Berry's Bakery

Coffee shop Bakery Ice cream shop

One of the Top rated Bakeries in (Old) Ottawa


Address

1305 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B1, Canada

Website

littlejoberrys.com

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (622 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (22) treats (14) friendly (11) staff (10) love (10) options (10) delicious (9) community (7) free (7) amazing (7)
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  • 5/5 Meagan O. 8 months ago on Google
    Tasty treats, kind + talented staff, and a focus on community care. What's not to love?? Popping by this safe and inclusive shop is always the highlight of my week! I also love how they have free masks by the door just in case you forget to bring your own. Thank you for caring about your community + staff by keeping a mask mandate even in the face of harassment, and thank you for making delicious treats and planning so many awesome events!!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kayla B. 10 months ago on Google
    I ordered from LJB's for a Pride month BBQ we were hosting at my office and I will definitely be ordering from them again! Their service was so friendly, they were super accommodating and the treats were delicious! I chose a mixture of vegan & gf desserts so all employees could be included and everyone is still raving about them. Thank you! ❤️
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma K. 8 months ago on Google
    I've been a huge fan of Little Jo Berry's since they opened and continue to recommend this spot to people on the regular! They're so creative and make such fun, tasty treats and savoury options with a menu that changes frequently- you'll never be bored and you'll always be able to get your favourites. I especially love how they focus on giving back and creating community through events, donations, and strong ethics around inclusivity and body positivity. Even if you're not vegan this is an amazing place to shop!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paige O. 8 months ago on Google
    i've never met nicer people in my life. their desserts are amazing and they actually give a damn about the community. attaching a photo of an edible terrarium i had in april cause come on guys look how cute this is. much love
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reilly M. 8 months ago on Google
    Not only are they vegan - they have tons of gluten-free treats as well! Can't stress this enough, Little Jo Berry's makes THE BEST gluten-free donuts in Ottawa... like, I may have even gone to one or two local markets outside their usual shop hours specifically for the donuts they bring. An absolute must-try when you're in the mood for some sweet baked goodies or a tasty drink.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 zeena k. 2 years ago on Google
    Great vegan bakery in the Westboro area. They currently have a max capacity of 2 customers due to the COVID restrictions. The store is small but very clean. Also, the decor is simple yet tasteful. The service was good. The worker welcomed us and answered all the questions we had. I was really glad to see that they offered not only vegan options but gluten free ones as well. Their desserts are very creative and are aesthetically pleasing. We got a blueberry scone, peanut butter and strawberry Twinkie, double chocolate cookie sandwich, vanilla doughnut, whipped berry spritz and cherry spritz. All the desserts were delicious and the spritz were very tasty. We will definitely return again and try more of their options.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amalia B. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing vegan pastries! Super nice staff! Also love their grocery section full of local vegan goodies. They’re a must-stop destination for me whenever I’m in Ottawa.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Chelsey B. 1 year ago on Google
    Wifi: No Allergy Friendly: There we’re 3 gluten free options to choose from, but if you have a nut or soy allergy then you won’t find too much success here. Coffee and refreshments: Limited to choose from. Pros: beautful presentation Cons: Didn’t seem very sanitary, staff had limited knowledge on ingredients, and the price per donut was higher then expected.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roxanne J. 8 months ago on Google
    Went to the bakery a couple of time, always had great service. Had drinks, sandwiches, ice cream, baked treats from sweet to savory. If you're not sure what to get just ask the staff, they'll be happy to suggest something. Their blueberry scones are delicious 🫐. I'm also always happy to see them at events around the community, they are fun to chat with and again always bring the good stuff with them! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mermaid T. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly service but food is terrible. What did I just pay 12 bucks for?? Pictures of sample food nicer than what I got, by far. A kale vegan soy/ egg breakfast sandwich - less than an inch -size of kale leaf , something like ketchup and mayo on a bun with some mushy, yellow ( real coloring???) soy based egg substitute. There is more bun here than anything else. And it had no taste. The latte tasted like brewed coffee with steamed milk. Not coming back. Desserts look pretty but overloaded with sugar and good color. Meh!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah J. 3 years ago on Google
    The baked goods here are so tasty! I love that they are gluten free and vegan. We picked some up at Cafe Sucre and it has been very hard not to demolish the whole box in one sitting. Picture is only some of what we got because I couldn't help myself and ate before I snapped a pic (oops).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma S. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a cute little cafe, would definitely recommend! So many options for treats, coffee, and other vegan things. Staff was super friendly and sweet. Make sure to check out their Halloween stuff!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olivia L. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a great selection of vegan and gluten free treats! I love the pantry items available for purchase on store as well. The staff are always super friendly and welcoming. Can’t wait to visit again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danielle V. 1 year ago on Google
    LJBs is the best! Whenever we visit, we always load up on goodies for the week. Today we had an amazing mac and cheese roll with their famous garlic dip. My daughter ordered a pumpkin spiced shake and I had an Iced Cap. They were so delicious. We also ordered the macaroni salad and potato salad. All vegan, fresh and full of flavor. Their baked goodies are always so amazing,it's impossible to choose which ones. Friendly staff! And I love how they are still enforcing the mask mandate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yoshuna 6 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing place for vegans and non-vegans alike! Many dessert options and a few savoury food options too. Drink prices are typical of any cafe. Staff is extremely friendly, contributing to the already welcoming atmosphere. I always recommend this place to people visiting Ottawa. Only wish there was more seating available and that prices of the desserts were labeled!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel R. 3 years ago on Google
    Very amazing variety and everything I’ve tried there is delicious (which is a lot). Their iced sugar cookies are out of this world! Also ordered a birthday cake-cookies and cream and it was perfect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sierra L. 2 years ago on Google
    Oh my goodness! I’m not a vegan, to be honest, but I care deeply about locally made foods and supporting small businesses. I’ve been following Little Jo Berry’s for over a year now on Instagram because my family is in Ottawa so I planned to visit when I was there next. Due to Covid those plans got pushed back a lot so when I got a job offer to do a gig nearby I jumped at it. It was too perfect when the store announced that they would be hosting a Venus Envy pop up the night before, I knew this was a place I needed to check out. We checked out the pop up and agreed we had to come back in the morning for treats. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT AT ALL. If I didn’t know they were vegan there is absolutely no way you’d be able to tell. So insanely good! I recommend this bakery to anyone who is looking for something absolutely scrumptious to eat. Thanks for blowing my mind and opening it to some new vegan alternatives. Whatever the “cream” in the flakies is was mind boggling since I couldn’t tell the difference. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • 5/5 Xena W. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely little vegan bakery with lots of seasonal Halloween flavors in October (the cookies n cream tombstone donut and butterfinger donut were delicious!). There are also salads, subs, and frozen meals. No seating area, take-out only.

  • 5/5 Laurel N. 1 year ago on Google
    Ray was amazing at accommodating my needs; I’m on a restrictive elimination diet at the moment and was craving donuts. No judgement, was super patient and ran into the back a few times to show ingredients and their portions. The donuts were absolutely delicious and my stomach felt wonderful afterwards. Hope to meet Jo eventually and thank them for the reprieve ❤️😭

  • 5/5 Caroline B. 10 months ago on Google
    A community hub where I feel appreciated and valued as a customer! Vegan pastries and savoury items, vegan grocery items you do not find elsewhere. The flavours change, Jo always comes up with original ideas, never boring. And the staff is amazingly welcoming!

  • 5/5 MT 11 months ago on Google
    Delicious vegan grocery, snacks, and treats! Staff are super friendly and helpful. 😊

  • 5/5 Elaine B. 11 months ago on Google
    Very recently I had to change to a GF and Dairy Free diet and today was my first "dessert" within the criteria. I googled for GF and DF bakeries and this came up. I decided to try it on my lunch today. When I went in the friendly person at the cash was so nice to me and explained the different varieties they had. I kid you not, I tried the marshmellow chip cookie sandwich and it was the best thing ever. And it's huge. I wish I had more time to look at their lunch items and other goods because this is GAME CHANGER!! For someone who is making a drastic change to their diet for the first time ever, I could not have been happier with the entire experience and product. I will be returning!!! Thank you to the friendly cashier!! I also understand the masks being required for people who are immunocompromised - I think it's a very thoughtful gesture! It's only for a minute and they provide them.

  • 5/5 Brittany W. 5 months ago on Google
    I've been to Little Jo Berry's many times but wanted to add a review finally. I had the Mac and Cheese pizza with Jalapenos which was really great! A perfect combo of spicy and cheezy. Otherwise I love all their pastries! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Jessica D. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this vegan bakery! They have lots of delicious options for vegans (and some gluten free choices too), and they have some meals too. I love the mac n cheese options especially as a newer vegan since I find it hard to make at home. The staff are super friendly and the atmosphere is nice. 10/10 can't recommend enough!

  • 5/5 Victor F. 4 years ago on Google
    Unequivocally the best place for vegan treats! So, so many choices! Just like its name, Little Jo Berry's is cozy yet full of wit and charm. You can't go wrong with great service, good vibes, and decadent treats.

  • 5/5 Nathalie E. 4 years ago on Google
    Huge variety of desserts! Very friendly and helpful staff. Super affordable too (can easily get 6-7 treats for under 25$). Must visit!

  • 5/5 Victoria F. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful community establishment. Staff and owner are very welcoming and friendly. They are 100% vegan and have gluten free friendly options. The treats made have a whimsical and nostalgic approach to them, such as twinkies, poptarts and soft-serve served in a watermelon. Everyone who comes can feel like a kid again in this safe environment!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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