Gay Ottawa Restaurants & Cafes

Hello Dolly Pastries in Ottawa is a queer-owned bakery making custom cookies and edible art with a playful twist. Their treats are heat-sealed for freshness and designed to last, so no pressure to eat them all at once (good luck with that!).

Paint Your Own Cookie kits and matching stickers by local artist Julie Lan add to the fun. Order online for pickup, delivery, or Canada-wide shipping, or stop by the shop to browse in person.

Little Jo Berry’s is a vegan café and bakery in Ottawa with a strong community spirit and a rotating menu of dairy-free and gluten-free baked goods.

The shop is also a local grocery for plant-based essentials, and every part of the space is designed to be inclusive and judgment-free. Whether you’re here for coffee, sweets, or to browse handmade goods, the vibe is friendly, warm, and proudly queer-owned.

The EveryPerson Café was born from an idea on Reddit and built by the Ottawa community as a space where everyone is welcome.

Located downtown on Bank Street, it serves sandwiches, salads, and baked goods with vegan, gluten-free, and traditional options. Local art fills the walls, Wi-Fi is always on, and the café stays open from morning through evening. It's equal parts hangout, workspace, and mutual support network, all brewed over great coffee.

Pure Kitchen is a local vegetarian chain in Ottawa with locations in Westboro, Elgin, and Kanata. The spaces are bright, the menu leans fresh, and everything is either plant-based or vegetarian. Expect sandwiches, burgers, salads, and cold-pressed juices, along with full table service and takeout options. It’s casual, consistent, and always busy, for good reason!

Irene’s Pub is a long-running bar in Ottawa with a loyal crowd, solid pub food, and one of the city’s most consistent live music calendars. From trivia on Tuesdays to blues sessions on Thursdays and the Sunday Night Revue, there’s something happening most nights of the week.

The whisky list is deep, the food goes beyond basic bar fare, and the mood stays easygoing without trying to impress.