Get in the autumn spirit with the various fall flavours in the Ottawa region. Sip on fall flavoured pints with friends, find the perfect pumpkin with your family and so much more!
Tap in to fall beer flavours
As the temperatures start to dip and the leaves start to turn, Ottawa’s many craft breweries work hard to perfectly capture the essence of fall. From rich and robust pumpkin ales to ginger and spice-infused beer, grab yourself the perfect pint and relish in the autumn season.
For pumpkin-flavoured beer, try: Big Rig Brewery’s Tales From the Patch spiced pumpkin porter or the Clocktower’s pumpkin ale.
For other autumn-inspired brews, try: Kichesippi’s Fest Marzen – Oktoberfest Lager or Maze Craze – apple cinnamon stout (available early October).
Satisfy your sweet tooth
If you’re a lover of all things sweet, then you need to try out these year-round and seasonal treats!
No trip to Ottawa is complete without taste-testing an iconic BeaverTail! There are many flavours to choose from, but the apple pie or classic cinnamon BeaverTail is perfect for the fall season.
Fall for the perfect cake from The Cupcake Lounge, The Cake Shop or Thimblecakes. Pick up a fall flavoured doughnut from Ottawa’s beloved Suzy Q and Maverick’s Donuts shops. Or grab a pumpkin spice scone from the SconeWitch.
Warm up with these beverages
Have a chill? Warm up with a hot chocolate from Mantovani 1946, Quelque Chose Pâtisserie or Art-Is-In Bakery! Or pick up a chocolate bomb from Stubbe Chocolates or Alicja Confections to enjoy from home.
If pumpkin spiced lattes are more your taste, check out Ottawa-based coffee shops like Happy Goat Coffee Co., Bridgehead or Little Victories.
Grab a classic hot toddy or hot buttered rum from The Hintonburg Public House in the Wellington West area or Working Title in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood. You’ll also find an array of spiked hot drinks like ciders, tea and coffees at Lieutenant’s Pump on the lively Elgin Street!
Indulge in comfort foods
As the crisp autumn breeze sweeps through Ottawa, there's no better way to embrace the cozy season than by indulging in comforting fall foods at some of the city's beloved restaurants.
For a hearty bowl of mouthwatering pasta, head to Cantina Gia in the trendy Glebe neighbourhood.
Donning an array of colours both on the exterior and interior, DreamLand Cafe is a great place savour hearty bowls of alfredo pasta and creamy pesto.
For a taste of Italy in the heart of Ottawa, Mamma Teresa Ristorante beckons with their soul-soothing lasagna and comforting risotto dishes, perfect for chasing away the autumn chill.
If pizza is your go-to autumn comfort food, look no further than Pizza Nerds, Tennessy Willems, and Guilia Pizza. These Ottawa pizza spots serve delicious pies where each bite is a warm, comforting embrace of fall flavours.
