Michel's Bakery Cafe - Ottawa

Michel's is located on the third floor of the Rideau Centre. It is a busy cafe during morning rush hours--locals rushing to their work and grabbing a cup as they pass by. The sandwiches are freshly made, there are salads, bagels, pastries, drinks. Some items...seem a bit pricey but the convenience of the food is what makes the purchase price worth it.

If you are busy shopping or running errands in rideau centre then this is a great place to grab a quick salad or a sandwich ! You can choose ingredients to make your own sandwich and there is an array of salads , danish and...muffins etc to choose from. There's very limited seating of 6 8 tables across from the cafe nothing fancy I must admit but the cafe is quick and efficient and privides good service with a smile !!! Its just a few steps away from the nordstrom entrance and thus very convenient if you're in that part of the mall .

I have never tasted cherries as delicious as the ones at this restaurant. The coffee is top-notch and the ham and cheese dough was tasty. My wife enjoyed the vegan options and was able to find a nutritious drink at a vegan shop nearby. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. We loved this place so much that we dined here three times during our stay in Ottawa. They even have a small seating area with tables for customers to enjoy their meal.

There are plenty of options available at this restaurant, including soups, salads, sandwiches, coffees, and hot chocolates. You can also enjoy people-watching from the covered outdoor seating area.

I have walked by this restaurant many times and finally decided to try it because the pastries looked delicious. I ordered a chocolate almond croissant and was disappointed with how dry and crispy it was, even after trying to microwave it. It was pricey and ended up being a waste of money.