Take Another Bite!

Manotick has no shortage of cute cafes, even on Mill Street itself, so I was surprised when I heard about this café almost directly beside Miller’s Oven. I assumed it was just a coffee shop, but this place is a bit of a hidden gem. Yes, they serve coffee and tea, but I think where they really shine is in their prepared food section. I didn’t get a chance to sample any of it, but I was really excited to see to-​go meals (I noticed lasagna, soups and some salads), and mounds of delicious baked treats (scones, chocolate cakes, tarts, cookies and more!).
After a little digging I found out that this place is owned by Bianca, a trained chef who ran Take Another Bite as a catering company, and only in the past year decided to open a storefront and café. They offer all kind of classes including how to make your own pasta, macarons, baby food, holiday baking and more.
I noticed other awesome finds, like homemade granola and packaged adorable cookies. This is definitely a place to stop if you’re a foodie, or have one on a gift list.
I wasn’t particularly impressed by the staff, though I’m almost positive he was brand new as he had to ask his associate a question every time I asked him one. Nevertheless, he was still pleasant and friendly despite being a bit unsure (keep in mind this was a Sunday, and he was like a part time staff). Another bonus? Free wifi, with a password.
The café itself doesn’t have too much seating, but the front room, which is almost like an insulated sun room (this clearly was an old house), is gorgeous and sunny, and if I lived in Manotick I’d be there sipping a latte on the regular. There’s about 4 small tables there. They also have a great little bar seating area for about 5 people.
I was a bit disappointed to find they don’t have any loose leaf tea, but the massive mug that contained my Twinnings peppermint tea slightly made up for it. I’ll absolutely be heading back here on my next trip into the village to try some of their treats!

Great scones and biscuits… Have to try a brownie too… Betcha can’t finish it all! Coffee is freshly brewed and delicious. A must try for delicious baked goods. Take it to go and make the short walk to enjoy it in the park just by the mill. Cheers!