Reviews of Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Elgin) (Coffee Shop)

Olivia Sands

Chai lattes are great and a nice relaxed environment

Guillaume Proulx

Great coffee and donuts... Love the donuts!

Shurraj Rao

I enjoyed the vegan doughnuts here and have came back for them several times. However, it's always grumpy staff behind the counter who very openly show you how they do not want to serve you. Last visit made me rethink my future visits.

A. George Adamson

Good coffee and an excellent breakfast sandwich

Juliane Martina Röll

(Translated) I wanted to stay inside the store because it was nice. It was like a latte with a strong cheese flavor. Many people come alone and have laptops. (Original) 매장 내부가 멋져서 머물다가고 싶었지만.. 시간이 없어서 테이크 아웃 해갔습니다. 라떼가 뭔가 진한 치즈맛이 나는 듯한 느낌이었어요. 혼자 와서 노트북하는 사람들도 많았어요.

Amanda Benwell

I love Happy Goat, but Happy Goat on Elgin not so much. The baristas were very cold, no personality, not welcoming at all! It's essential to have great baristas they make first time costumers become regulars. We ordered a dirty chai and a London fog. The dirty chai was NASTY and the London fog was, well, all fog. The espresso in the dirty chai was burnt and extremely bitter tasting. This is my go-to drink. I was extremely dissapointed to say the least. The cafe was dirty. Floors needed to be swept, there were dirty dishes all over that had been there so long they were stuck to the table. The sofa had sticky coffee stains on the arm. The counter was messy and cluttered, and as many other people have pointed out - the treats were tossed on an uncovered plate on the counter. The costumer behind me asked what the muffins were and the barista had no clue. Overall it felt very chaotic. I was very dissapointed in this location. I swear by Happy Goat! Please go to the flagship cafe on Laurel St. if you want a true Happy Goat experience.

Victorious Moves

Good times ,love the patio.

Emily G

best dirty chai coconut milk latte I’ve ever had in my 25 years of life

Jacob Noble

Exceptional staff and a great cappuccino. This is my go-to for a cappuccino.

julian liedtka

Sorry I didn't get a good vibe A bum begging on the entrance The whole place is not funny

Steve S

Perfect shot of espresso! This new location was full of people with an obvious appreciation for great coffee. The wait time was a little longer than average but there was 6 orders ahead of ours. If I have to wait an extra minute or two for an espresso of this quality, it's fine by me! Smooth, rich, no bitterness, and crema until the last drop make this an outstanding espresso. Happy to have this in my neighborhood!

Ashley Buxo

Quality coffee, good service and a very cozy ambience.

Jaime Opazo

Cozy (they keep it so warm on these miserably damp cold afternoons) and welcoming, with superb coffee, and now beer, wine, and spirits. Joy. People, don't keep double tables all for your selfish selves! Lets agree to share the love?

Sophie McCarrell

Very friendly. Good coffee. Gave me pen and paper to write down ideas :)

Michael Bitz

Best coffee in Ottawa.

Paul Atkinson

Best coffee in town by far! Great staff, great coffee, chill vibe.

Vadym Kosianchuk

Cozy

Stéphane Fréchette

Love this place!

Koojoh

Great design, very cozy and good coffee.

Connor Roberts

Great atmosphere, awesome coffee and really nice staff.

J.C. Kendall

The Best

Kate M

Really cute shop, and I love their coffee! Favourite beans ever

Nando Van Der Gunt

Worst cappuccino I've ever had. The barista has no idea what she's doing.

Melissa Bridle

Meh. It's cute and cozy but I wasn't thrilled. Somehow the water for my tea was only warm and not hot, so it made for a mediocre cup on a chilly day. But the tea itself was delicious (earl grey, nothing fancy) so I'd be happy to try it again, just won't go out of my way to do so.

Ioan Pop

Lovely place, good coffee and breakfast

Oscar J. Acosta

This was my second time around at Happy Goat Coffee Co., as I've already stated in exploring my new city and slowly and steadily falling in love with it. This little unassuming coffee shop that I discovered while desperately looking for a flat white not made by a very tired commercial brand and at the same time support our local economy was a wonderful discovery,a little piece of caffeinated paradise. The first time I was taken by the quality off the coffee, this time I had the opportunity to have a nice conversation with the barista and enjoy my flat white while sitting down at the gorgeous hipster decored lounge and read some COVID-19 related news, that by the way these gals follow the Health Canada guidance to the last "T", kudos guys! Between the warm friendly convo with the barista, the splendid creamy flat white and unassuming relaxed atmosphere, I was able to forget about the troubles of the world for a while. Thanks, will return for sure once I become a definite Ottawite!

Beau Schell

I love coming in and sitting by the window with a London fog and reading my books. The staff is great and the atmosphere is full of life.

Ross Brown

Great coffee but very slow service.

Omar ELAMAM

Amazing coffee and sweets. Reping Ottawa

maurice gibbs

Nice vibe. Remarkable renovation for old Starbucks

Ted Uppy

Good drinks but sometimes can get a little busy

Kate Bradley

Awesome atmosphere and fabulous service. Treats are delicious and the coffee is always fresh!

Robert Dekker

It was my 1st time at HGC, it is remodeled from Starbucks nicely.

carocarochan

I'm sorry but you really need to review and reconsider how you display your pastries. How come they're displayed on a plate right where your customer place their orders?! I bought a donut and I was given one from a plate with no cover, displayed next to the cash. Hello?! Turned out that's where you display all your donuts?! I wonder how many people spit on it while ordering? Seriously. This is not right!!

Remi N

We need more of these non-mainstream cafés in Ottawa !

Miko Sobreira

Luv the coffee

R

Their display of pastries is left on the counter without being covered. Espresso was watered-down and burnt.

Bryan Malla

Wide selection of robust bean to choose from, that they will also grind to your liking—major plus. Bold Americano; perfectly in between nutty and bitter that leaves a smooth, pleasant aftertaste.

Elliot Finkelman

Friendly Elgin coffee ☕ shop. Smoooooth Americanos.... Friendly staff .

Andy Dabydeen

Excellent cafe. Ginger cookies are the best!

Shamit Tushakiran

I was so happy when Happy Goat took over this space, and it’s been a great addition to the neighbourhood. Friendly baristas, a warm atmosphere, and strong coffee make this my favourite coffee shop in the area.

Jennifer Tang

This is my second time cooking here and I love their chai latte! It is literally the best I had and I’ve had chai lattes everywhere. The wifi is fast and seating is a little limited because so many people come here. They have several locations throughout Ottawa, but I really like the Elgin location’s atmosphere.

Hugh Sherman

Great coffee and friendly staff. So happy to have a local coffee shop option close to home. Love their beans for taking home too! Check them out, they've got lots of locations around Ottawa!

Vitor Buonavoglia

I love the coffee from here... the oat milk mocha is great

Ivan Fedorets

Top notch coffee shop in terms of cozy and stylish interior, professional staff, tasty drinks.

Max Thomson

Great space to work, delicious coffee, funny staff and great pretzels made daily.

Cassandra Fehr

Happy Goat - great coffee, many options, homemade vegan snacks (both nutritious and delicious), great music selection, and a warm ambiance. I recommend the homemade granola bar! The only downside is the limited seating!

HANI K

I really like the Elgin location, very cozy and comfortable The baristas are well informed and very friendly Great drinks and very good cookies

Garrett Watson

Espresso was great, tried a cortado and an americano with the house blend, both were ????. Super friendly staff and the ambience was nice, sunny, and room to move around. Highly recommend a stop here.

Dannie Phan

Great coffee and snack options. Open early. Has good seatings with charging plugs for work space.

Rick Kenny

Espresso roasted on site is bold, with rich, complex flavours. Popular with the locals and worth the trip if you don't live nearby.

Oliver Fox

Seriously amazing coffee.

Triana Clark-Feller

Coffee is great! Love the coffee but need whipped cream! ????

Pascaline Lamare

Cozy place and good coffee.

France Lessard

Meal type

Lillian Tse

Great coffee place on Elgin! Love the vibe. When I went it was the first few days of opening!

Interlangues Language School

Thank you Happy Goat Elgin for not only providing AMAZING food and beverages but also for the EXCEPTIONAL customer service. They kindly offered and drove me back to the office after placing an order that would have been awkward to carry by myself. THANK YOU! #SupportLocal #Ottawa1976

Adam Kapp

Chai was reported as "powdered" and "sweet." Disappointing.

Vishal Shah

Nice n Off the routine coffee shop!!

Guy Souliere

Great coffee ☕ and simply like no love the breakfast sandwich ????

Jeanie Suparman

They have amazing donuts

Rocio Maldonado

Try the London fog, it's absolutely delicious.

Zak Smoke (smokelaganj)

warm and cozy. great for getting together with someone

Ronnie Thomas Varghese

Great variety of speciality coffee available here. I'm glad that Happy Goat Co. is an Ottawa coffee shop. Great coffee, ambience and decently priced which includes great baked goods from Mavericks! Parking is limited and timed but available.

Eva Alonso

Unpleasant staff who seem to find it a sport to publicly humiliate their patrons.

Sara Siu

It's a positive review BUT first and foremost: please wash your hands! I just couldn't believe my eyes when the guy behind the counter, emptied the garbage can and then proceeded to prepare my order WITHOUT washing his hands. Disgusting. I get it that you're some hipster or what, but please respect the basic hygiene rules. Why isn't there a sink behind the counter? Really, they're lucky I didn't make a scene, the atmosphere was so nice, I didn't want to disturb anyone. Very nice place btw. On a more positive note, the donuts and coffee were delicious. Not sure I'll come back because I'll always wonder if they washed their hands or what, but it was a nice treat.

Grace Tan

As a broke student on the hunt for good study spots: this is one of my go-tos! Great coffee, great atmosphere with plants and nice deco. Baristas are very kind, and the place is nice and warm in winter aha. Plus, DONUTS! My favourite are the simple glazed ones.

Dave Collins

Update: I went back last week, very friendly service!

Wayne Radford (UncommonAdvisor)

Nice enough, neighborhood corner coffee co. Good variety. Nice patio, park nearby.

Nicholas Papiccio

Great place and outlets for laptops are available

Tom Skublics

Two guys working in there the day I was there. Not coordinated, not efficient, forgetful. Coffee was nothing special. Replying to your response below: Yes everyone deserves another chance, no problem. It was actually quite busy in the shop and it was January 3.

Matthew Hutchinson

Good coffee.

Erika P

I’d be dead in a ditch somewhere it if wasn’t for Happy Goat coffee. I also came back to edit my review in light of some recent happenings in this comments section. I can see that there has been some negativity recently towards the staff and it disheartens me. I will start by saying, I have a bias. I have a service background and I'm especially sympathetic to the good souls who have dedicated their professional and personal efforts for the provision of service to those that are privileged enough to enjoy it. I come at this issue with a heavy heart because I know what it's like to be behind the counter, and I am convinced that very few of the reviewers have that lived experience, or that sensitivity, to how difficult this job really is, and how much is at stake for these people when they show up each morning, here to make our days better. There is an abundance of support for what society and government considers "Essential Workers" and at the core of this wording, we find the hardest-working, least-appreciated and most overlooked (and in my opinion, the most important) people who show up to work and serve us food. Healthcare workers deserve our utmost love and appreciation too, but love and appreciation isn't a pie. There isn't an finite amount, and giving one slice of appreciation to one Essential Worker, isn't diminishing from giving another, equally-sized slice of appreciation to another, less visible Essential Worker. This is a misconception we still have in society that some work is more valuable than others, and more laudable than others, and more deserving of respect and attention over others. I'm reminded of that when I read these reviews. And I will submit, as much as it should be a reminder and not the first time you hear this, but the people who serve us food are just as important as those who write us prescriptions. What I'm saying is that we should dole out equal measures of appreciation, respect and care for those who put themselves out there at risk for us, every damn day, and at least attempt some empathy at the grind that they go through to serve you. And how much that deserves media attention, praise, a living wage, good tips, and human interactions bearing responsibility that as the customer, and on your mighty keyboard, that you wield your power for good. The Happy Goat café on Elgin has become a lifeline for me, and my routine is visiting several times per week. It pains me to read that people have had detracting experiences, when every single time I've visited, I'm met with care, appreciation, kindness, friendly words, expedient service and an excellent product. They know my name, my drink, ask me how my day is going and are genuinely concerned in the answer. I don't get this at Starbucks, Bridgehead or frankly anywhere else. So before you take to the keys and unleash your negativity, please check if you brought it with you into the café that day, because these are human beings, of the most excellent, laudable variety, and are working extremely hard to be cheerful and friendly all day, and the negativity they get in return makes my stomach churn. We are a community and if you're not a part of it, change that, we'd like to get to know you and ask you how your day is going too, and care about the answer. But please know, this is for all those that I've been with to visit, and asked, this is the best Ottawa has to offer. And that's not on Ottawa standards, that's in general. Happy Goat and the entire staff here are exceptional humans and I appreciate them, each individually and as a collective, so much more than I could ever show in my generous tips, my reviews online, or my interacting with them. The owners (I'm looking at your Henry), should be grateful that you've assembled such a formidable team who have braved the worst pandemic of our time to keep up the good vibes in this neighbourhood. I love you all and will continue to support you with all that I have.

Nathan Ashmore

Tastiest coffee in Ottawa.

Emmanuel Ogbizi-Ugbe

Ambience and iced latte was great! Baked goods looked appetising but the muffin and chocolate chip cookie tasted stale and undone.

Jesse Prupas

Strong coffee. Cool staff.

Robert Bilinski

Super latte... covid bunker... no tables inside, a few on the terrasse

Nathan Mador-House

A nice place with good atmosphere and coffee. Conveniently located. Good selection of snacks too.

Brodie Taym

Nice place, with a nice selection of coffees and cafe food items. This place used to be Starbucks, and it was usually buzzing with customers late into the night (by Ottawa standards!). So now that they close early, it's a bit of disappointment, especially during the summer. The ambiance is nice and shop is clean, though I found the music to be obnoxious and loud. It's hard to have a conversation with a friend over coffee with that kind of noise. I hope they can fix that.

Stephen Bellefeuille

Love there coffee and friendly staff

Patrick Hills

Funky And relaxed w. Terrific coffee

David Sugarman

the woman that served us is awesome

Martin Payne

The hot chocolate was good.

Jordon White

Happy Goat easily has the best coffee available in Ottawa. This location has the friendliest staff and the best service, even through the pandemic. Whether you're looking for a place to share a cup with a friend, or are in the area and need some beans for home, this place has you covered!

William Orkins

Aside from a really cool name, this place is a nice place to grab a coffee. The staff is laid back and nice. If you find yourself on this side of Ottawa, I think you should drop in for a brew. There are several roasts available for sale, and worth a consideration.

Svatava Petkova

Cool spot, they could just go easier on the AC, polar conditions inside

Lynette Rivest-Boyd

I love their coffee! This was my first visit to their new location and it is beautiful.

D Chambers

Always great service and even better coffee

Katherine Wong

Love it here! One of my go-to spots for coffee, getting work done, meeting friends, and more! The espresso-based drinks are great, and the drip coffee is okay. The treats have a good variety of vegan options, and they have Oat Milk!!!!!

Rob Kilin

Excellent coffee

Carolyn Phan

(Translated) Good coffee, nice atmosphere and friendly service. (Original) Bon café, belle ambiance et service amical.

Jason Jones

We come into Ottawa from Quebec about every week. This place makes it all worthwhile. The best people, serving the BEST coffee. Seriously.

Annabelle Pare

Good café and chai lattes. Nice people :)

Vineet Bedi

They have great vegan chocolate cake..

Michael D

Great coffee, baked goods. Shop local!

Amanda Haddad

Cute little coffee shop, I liked the ambiance, staff was outstanding, and coffee was great.

Mina Trandafilovski

While I really do enjoy their coffee and the interior of their café, as well as the relatively fair prices compared to other locally owned cafés, I must say that I am not very impressed with their customer service. I almost feel as if I am bothering the cashiers by ordering. I know it’s a stressful time for everyone, given the pandemic and everything surrounding such, but a little effort goes a long way.

Gracie

Coffee was pretty good, just not my favorite for flavor. I got an iced mocha with oat milk and it wasn’t what I was expecting. Atmosphere is very nice, though. I would still give it another shot.

Kerreena Bos

Amazing staff. Best coffee and I LOVE the vegan baked goods. Thank you so much

Ralf Winter

I found happy goat coffee company by chance, I was pleasantly surprised. Good service, good background music (not over powering), pleasant atmosphere, very nice place to relax and just take in a coffee. The coffee was very nice, mocha and the bagel was a little on the small side but still tasted good. $$

Gerald Obando

A special treat. London Fog especially is an aura of its own.

Corey Bialek

Delicious beans and great service!

Danielle MacDonald

I’m so glad to have had this fantastic local coffee shop move to Elgin street. The vibe is great, the interior is beautiful and the service is bang on. They always have some good local brews on tap. Get there early on weekday mornings for Mavericks donuts; they’re killer.

Amelle A (HopeA97)

Amazing coffee

Thomas Liam

The first place I went when I moved to Ottawa. Friendly baristas and great coffee.

Kyla Evans

Very friendly and helpful barista, relaxed and cozy atmosphere, plus tasty lattes with milk alternatives!

Adrian Murphy

Cool coffee shop. Neat decor and lots of comfy seating in a very non-Starbucks way. Good food and coffee. Recommended.

Goldion

Great place !

Amanda Koh

My default coffee dose every morning for my 3 day stay in ottowa! Good coffee and efficient and friendly service. Have recommended to friends bec it’s also near a really good Airbnb on Lewis st nearby

Chris Goodyear

Excellent coffee and treats, but not a lot of space to sit down. Most tables seem to be taken up by people using it as an office/ library.

Sarah JK

My local coffee shop. Always friendly. I'm always satisfied with the drinks, which are tasty and prepared according to my order. Mavericks donuts once in a while are a nice side. A good local spot!

Kayla Church

A+ fun lovin girl gang staff, who know their stuff, are super fun to talk to, and are accommodating to pandemic restrictions!

Helen Anderson

Great coffee! Great treats! Greatest staff!

Joyce Halladay

Love it! Local and doing a great job!

Tara FitzGerald

We love the coffee here!

Cole Hofstra

Walked in and was served in no time. Great friendly service and a wide variety of snacks and beverages.

Amarjeet Singh

Loved the ambiance of the cafe. Tried their seasonal marshmallow oat latte, really liked the smooth texture. One can't go wrong with an oat latte anyways. Cozy vibe in the winters is just too good.

Shaun Scholtz

Awesome coffee. Great atmosphere. Pastries are fresh and well prepared. If you like working out of coffee houses, this is the one to go to.

Navin Habibi

Lovely spot!

Catherine Cimon-Paquet

Great coffee. Third wave ethical beans. Love this place. Lots of vegan options and friendly staff.

Dino Cule

Great patio and nice people

D BadBoy Bélanger

Awesome

Aza

Take out

Amanda Earl

Friendly staff. Great coffee

Victor Lukyniuk

Great coffee spot. This location has donuts but no croissants (Sandy Hill is the spot for that). Not far from parks.

Bryan Bondy

Excellent quality and they keep employees and customers safer during the pandemic than any other business I've been in.

Sayed Abdul Wahab Dadshani

Perfect !!!!!@

Fiona G Marshall

Excellent service, nice ambience, enjoyed the roast chicken wrap. The baked goods looked amazing. I'm hoping for a couple nut based diabetic options soon.

Aaron Curtis

Delicious locally roasted coffee. The cafe has a really nice vibe.

Conan Hunter

Great staff, serious coffee

Christina B

Very nice vibe here. Others think so too because it is usually full so get in early and stake out a spot! They are open later which is much appreciated because people like coffee and snacks in the evening too! Will likely be my first stop over anywhere else.

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Chad Wilson

Great vibe and delicious decaf Americano, but I was disappointed there was no decaf coffee brewed. Perhaps a policy similar to bridgehead and Starbucks where you’re offered an Americano at the same price as a drip coffee would be helpful. I know I’d be a much more frequent customer if I wasn’t having to pay $3.50 each time I wanted a decaf coffee. Having said all that, welcome to the neighbourhood!

Nick Paiva

Definitely the best coffee in town. Thanks for being open today, even with the truckers in town. Most appreciated.

I.J. Makan

Love the coffee

Keith Willey

great community coffee shop

Laith A.

My favourite coffee shop. Great staff. Excellent coffee. Chill out setting, comfortable seats, good music, and a clean bathroom. What more can I ask for :)

Scott Hudson

Awesome latte and cool digs.

Kedar Warriner

Wonderful coffee!

Jim H

I’m not much of a coffee person, but Happy Goat on Elgin is precisely my cup of tea. I visited today on my way home from a friend’s, and at first, I had no idea what I should order. Luckily, the barista was patient and helpful, and he was able to select the perfect drink for me- something light, sweet, and warm for a crisp autumn day. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, and a positive, welcoming atmosphere; it’s a place with great drinks and so matcha more (worth every toonie)!

Adrian Larose

I would like it if you didn't come here because I like it so much. Busy by mid-day on weekends, a reliable and delicious stop in the early morning to read for a while.

Charbz

Cute and tidy place. Lots of things to look at. I bought some of the many interesting donuts they sold. Have you ever seen a bacon donut? It's absurd, I love it! My personal favorite was cinnamon though. That aside, staff is friendly and courteous. Will come again for sure.

Andriy Azarov

(Translated) Cozy atmosphere for this street café, the counter service is fast and the coffee is delicious! Ideal for working outside the home (Original) Ambiance cosy pour ce café du coin de la rue, le service au comptoir est rapide et le café délicieux ! Idéal pour travailler en dehors de chez soi

Zeina Gabriel

Lovely cozy coffee shop on Elgin street in Downtown Ottawa. Ideal for reading, working, studying, and meeting friends.

Grr Grr

I enjoy the bagels, baked goods, and coffee. However, after being treated rudely yet again by staff, I will not be returning to this location. I have had positive customer experiences there only a handful of times. The rest of time, the staff seem like they don't want to be there and are unfriendly.

Annie Q.

Very good atmosphere place but it's hard to find a seat.

Rebecca Hopkins

I love the coffee; I get the beans all the time to take home. And I love the oat milk combo with these beans! Pairs so well. The morning staff is great, there is a girl there who was so nice to me and my boyfriend, we paid for one treat and gave us an extra as a courtesy. She smiles and loves to chat and is very inviting. However, there is one particular guy who works in the afternoon and has hindered our interest into coming into the store. He never smiles upon greeting, is like talking to a wall, and never makes eye contact! It's so rude. He scoffed at me once when I ordered an americano and seemed like it was a problem that I requested room in my cup. Happy Goat, if your employees feel too cool for proper customer service then I suggest retraining them. I get that the atmosphere is supposed to be "hip" but actually what's cool is being a nice human being.

Wilfred Tang

Caffeine stop. Comfortable, chill place.

Mark Hogben

Nice staff, tables outside

Rabeya Al suwaidi

Must try the cinnamon toast latte

Chris Penny

Nice local place.

Anahí Reyes

Their coffee is not to my liking at all. I keep forgetting this and ordering the same thing again ☹️ you might love it, see for yourself. But the food is good and the teas are fine. Mainly stay for the lovely, quiet atmosphere, the friendly service, convenient location and great music selection.

Erin de Sousa

Great coffee and lovely service. Wish there was more seating, but it's a small space so what can you do!

Damian Polan

Great coffee with tons of vegan options for snacks. Happy Goat is an inviting place to sit down and do some work too as they have comfortable seating paralleled with reliable wifi.

Robyn P

Cozy and peaceful

Ara Chanoian

They have the best coffee, but this location has a very bad customer service representatives. Especially the manager. I recommend their coffee but not in this location.

Matt Binkley

Great service and great coffee

William Chalupiak

Amazing staff, comfortable chairs, amazing coffee. What more could one ask for?

Scott

Delicious coffee. Relaxing ambience. Not overly priced. Chicken wrap is great. Nice baristas. Recommended. Unfortunately my review has to be changed. Wondering why management here hasn't worked to provide safe indoor dining options? Small establishment, but room for 4-5 people very safely. With cold weather, where do you expect people to go? The park? Also, Bridgehead a block away, always has 2 people working and can get through the line much quicker. Typically too long a wait here since Covid (unfortunate but true).They also have some indoor dining.

M Emre Eksi

Very rude staff. Also, a bit racist. Coffee is average. Drinks are relatively cold. Atmosphere is nice. But seating areas are very close to each other. Overall, this branch of happy goat is below average.

Mary M

People were battling over seats at 2PM on a Friday. Internet didn't work. Coffee was burnt.

John Currah

Really great place to grab a coffee and catch up with a friend. Lots of room to sit, including a comfortable couch at the front. Good service, and the baristas know how to make a mean americano. One of the better spots on Elgin.

Michel Blain

ok lacks goodies to have with your coffee (or fresh ones)

Carlos Levy

Noisy. Awful tea

Jishnu Sreenivasan

Amazing coffeeshop

Greg Sommerville

Second time was much better. Great decor, and the tea was potent!

d rhodes

Had a wonderful cappuccino. Bought a bag of beans and really happy with quality.

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soma chroma

Good people selling good products. Friendly environment. Highy recomended

Maurice Gravel Cerda

Really cute coffee shop, staff is friendly and they have great drinks!

Norman de Bellefeuille

Good coffee and I wish that they had larger cups. One size doesn't fit all. I think they may be the cafe chain in Ottawa.

Neha Majithia

Love happy goat coffee!! It's a local coffee house, great service, love their cortado. They have pastries, cookies and Maverick's donuts to snack on and free WiFi.

Nicolay Hristozov

My new favourite cafe. Excellent coffee and food, and the loveliest furniture and atmosphere you'll find in an Ottawa coffee shop. Great place to work on your laptop or grab a coffee with a friend. Simply top notch.

Greg M

Great service and coffee!

dale bubar

The best coffee shop that I ever was in

Rabea Alriffai

I love and support local but this branch, at least, has a hell of a Karen for a boss - may not go back ever again. Also we asked for iced coffee and got bad tasting americano

Fig Newton

Probably the worst bar staff in the city. Cold, abrupt, and entitled. A stark difference from the staff and culture of Happy Goat at Laurel.

Andrew Woodhead

Great coffee and atmosphere

Martin E

After drinking our lattes, my friend a found a small blue pebble at the bottom of their cup. Service was friendly but something had to have been wrong with their espresso machine because all three drinks we ordered were lukewarm. I wouldn’t recommend this place

Caitlin Hian-Cheong

Beautiful coffee shop with a cozy ambience and a great assortment of coffees and teas. The dirty chai latte (chai latte with a double shot of espresso) is highly recommended.

Jackie Phillips

Adorable little coffee shop, with lots of seating, and the cutest decorations. Service was quick, but personal, everyone was super friendly and asked me questions about myself. More expensive than Tim Hortons, but that's to be expected for the quality products. Would recommend to anyone looking for a small, cozy place to catch up with friends, study, or spend some alone time.

Liz Davies

Came for the plugs during the outage but will return for excellent taste in beer and coffee.

Sarah Regan

Great food and drinks. Very friendly staff.

Martha English-MacCaull

Delicious coffee and baked goods. My current fave coffeeshop in Ottawa. Beats Starbucks by a longshot❤️❤️☕☕ Visited the Elgin St location this afternoon and enjoyed a delicious Cinnamon Toast Latte and awesome cookies????????

David Merino

Hip place, nice decor, yummy coffee and deserts, and local. Drawbacks are: wifi is sketchy when busy; it's busy super often and hard to find a table. Would give it a 5 but its success already annoys me when I want to do crosswords on a Sunday. I prefer the Laurel location because of the size and the events they often have.

K Ram

Great coffee

Christina Wong

So cute! Great baked goods!

Callie Diebold

Delicious coffee. Lovely staff.

Ken Proude

I love fresh roasted coffee!!

William Laing

Unfriendly staff seemed annoyed they were there

Micheline Jackman

Great place! Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Sanjita Khan

Inconsistent beverages every time. Lack of sanitation. Cashier touches money then proceeds to handle food and prepare beverages without hand-washing. I may report this to public health. I loved this place when there were decent baristas who cared and *gasp* were professional. The baristas they have now seem to have no idea what they are doing... a total lack of artisanship.... Maybe train them? With only one employee working, the wait times are too long. You will stand in line for 10 minutes. This is a reflection of poor management. In the past I would come with my elderly mother. I wouldn't dare bring her in to such a place now. You will receive much better service from Bridgehead, which is north on Elgin Street, or Ministry of Coffee, which is just a little further north. Both are on the same side of the street as Happy Goat. Both have decent management which is observed in their welcoming service.

dd yy

The best coffee I’ve had in ottawa

Behar Rrahmani

Tight space and not clean enough......

Mark Alhajj

Best coffee shop very fast and friendly staff

Brigitte Adm

Update on my original review. They did end up getting back to me and apologised for the delay, most likely due to Covid (i feel sort of bad). They even asked how i was grinding the beans and provided tips on how to grind it for optimal flavour. They also offered us another bag for replacement (different roast). Thank you! I was happy to purchase local and encourage Happy Goat, especially during Covid. I bought a bag of the Ethiopian espresso roast (GUJI) and was highly disappointed. We hoping for balanced flavors but only got major acidity. I emailed their customer service to see what my options were and to ask if they could recommend another type as I would love to continue to encourage them. No reply for over 2 weeks. I followed up with another email about 3 weeks ago and still nothing. Your facebook page states 'Your satisfaction and experience at our locations is always our top priority and we hope we have been successful in this goal and continue to do so'. Yet you are not answering your customer service emails? Overall disappointed.

Diane Ashby

I love the decor and the coffee was very good.

Alex Laney

Really good coffee

Celina

Bagel was stale and hard. Inedible.

Mwamb S

(Translated) Very good coffee and espresso. (Original) Muy buen café y espresso.

Leah McCarthy

Friendly service, great hot drinks! Busy due to students studying but very cozy. Great music playing in the background, very chill and relaxing

Alexa Barrera

Great new hip coffee shop on Elgin street. Coffee is delicious but it can get quite crowded.

David Blair

Nice ambiance, comfy chairs and good coffee

Lyndsey Philion

Not impressed with the nitro cold brew or the customer service will be returning back to starbucks or another local coffee shop

Kurt

New, posh place to get your coffee on Elgin St. I got a drip coffee for $2.49. The best part though is they serve Mavericks donuts here! So good! Great quality bakery items to go with your great quality coffee. The location itself is great. And WiFi is password protected and fast for me while I was there. Also, this location used to be a Starbucks (since moved down the street) so it largely looks the same on the inside. It has a good amount of seating with tables, a high bar, and some leather chairs in the front. I think they probably could fit even more sitting in it if they wanted.

Erik Mistal

Delicious food and coffee, and great service.

Kristopher Marzitelli

Heard good things about this place. Ambience is very nice. Ordered a couple of teas and waiting over 10 minutes. Had to remind staff to make my order. Plenty of coffee shops in town, will likely take my business somewhere else, where staff is attentive.

john dowd

Very good coffee

Catherine McPherson

I had he most amazing service I’ve ever experienced in a coffee shop this morning! Despite the workers being very busy, they were friendly and efficient, producing the most beautiful and delicious drinks. Five stars for this place... they rock!

Sally Thomas

Was pretty busy and lined up out the door. For a coffee shop, they have a good selection of tea and treats. A little pricey. Not bad for a treat, though.

Michael

Great coffee. The silence of the cafe was reminiscent of a visit to the library. I felt like whispering my order. Everyone had their heads up their apps.

Jon Gardiner

I've been to Happy Goat a number of times at this location and others. The staff and atmosphere are fine but the coffee is extremely sour. It may be fine if you're used to adding copious amounts of dairy and sugar but as coffee goes it's really quite mediocre.

Bonnie Thomas

New café on Elgin. The decor is really awesome at this little café, they went the extra mile to make it cozy. And they have gluten free cookies!!

Judy Snider

Really poor experience, left without the chai I paid for. It would have been nice if the barista paid attention to what he was doing instead of chatting up a young lady. Let alone he claim to not have a ticket for my order, when he asked me what I was waiting for (everyone before and after me had been served), he could not retain the order … a hot chai latte. After being asked once again for my order, I gave up and left. Too bad, they make good drinks, but the service leaves a lot to be desired! So sad!

Bereket

Good coffee not the service

Carrie Corbett

Very friendly, good vibes, quality drinks.

Jacquie Ngo

The manager is rude and unfriendly. Won't be back.

Donald Irish

Nice quiet place to relax

Keagan Peterson

Busy as can be but I can see why: the coffee and beverages are delicious and they SERVE BEER. Perfect mix and fulfils many people's needs. Often frequented by students so a seat is hard to come by, but I would get a coffee and head out. The downside I noticed was their donuts (delivered fresh daily?) really were not fresh. Stale tasting.

jordana portugese

Best coffee I ever had

Pietro Fraone

(Translated) I liked the store * very *. Pleasant atmosphere. My meal was excellent. (Original) Ich mochte den Laden *sehr*. Angenehme Atmosphäre. Mein Essen war hervorragend.

Florence Hrehirchek

Excellent service. My coffee with a chocolate chip cookie was perfect. Felt covid19 rules were being followed.

Michelle Lee

Decent coffee shop. Nothing bad to say about the coffee and the donut I got, but the staff there was pretty unfriendly. The staff taking the order was on the thin line of either being nice or rude. She greeted me friendly and told me to have a nice day, but when I asked few questions, she was short and flat, that I would have to ask her another question to fully get an answer to my question. It seems that she wants to do the bare minimum customer service, but not more than the practical greeting.

Tess

First time here. Cool place nice ambience staff are super friendly. I ordered a bar drink, not too hot and it was super hot. The espresso itself is quite nice, other than the fact that my milk was too hot. Would come back for the ambience!

Stephan Spencer

“Greeted” by a rude young male with shaved head Sunday morning Aug 2nd 2020. This “sunshine” person should not be a barista. Our friend was visiting from Toronto and we were not impressed. Seems to be a pattern based on other reviews. Will not come back to this location.

Alice

I’m bumping up my review from 4 to 5 stars based on the fact that so few places in Ottawa know how to make a proper espresso (I’m looking at YOU Starbucks), but Happy Goat does an excellent job. I am not a coffee connoisseur. I will drink coffee that’s been sitting in the pot all day, if that is my only option. But when I get an espresso it should not be scaldingly hot or served in a cup so large that half of it is lost on the side of the cup as it journey’s from the bottom to my mouth. Kudos to Happy Goat for making a great espresso!

Manal Muhaidi

Wonderful coffee shop. Very cozy with genuine staff. I got the London fog and it was so delicious. Can’t wait to go back and try different drinks.

Aidan Calcutt

Staff is always friendly and the coffee is great! Worth stopping in if you're just walking by or looking for a treat.

John Dowd

Crowded

Ravanpreet Singh

I have been there for a coffee. Pretty quick service and very welcoming staff. And the coffee I ordered was awesome. Will make a visit again.

hugo ge

nice coffee!!!!!

Colette Testa

My husband and I always enjoy going in for a boy drink and break from our day.

G L

The goat was quite pleasant indeed. He was quite happy as far I could tell however he may be hiding some deep seated emotional trauma-I’m not sure. Just a hunch.

Michele Mathurin

Great place to meet friends and have coffee

Linda Dabydeen

World's BEST grilled cheese sandwich and a damn good ginger cookie! Served up by friendly staff and enjoyed at leisure while Tracy Chapman tunes lulled the patrons into a relaxed state of ease.

Sarah Wade-West

Hands down the best coffee shop along Elgin. It has a very chill yet lively atmosphere - perfect for getting some studying done or just chatting with your pals. The espresso is great, and they offer a huge variety of vegan and gluten-free pastries which are also delicious. All the staff are very sweet, but Duncan and Theo are my favourite early morning weekend duo. :)

Robert Mills

excellant coffee and sweet treats. Friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere

Alexandra D

Coffee is incredible!! Pricey but worth it! Very friendly staff. Environment is relaxing and cozy. Great location. Although it is Street parking, there is lots of places to park.

Heather Darling

I like to go by in the morning before work, but unfortunately it was open today at 8 so I had to go down the street to Ministry.

Madeleine Gomery

Excellent doughnuts, great vibe, and pretty solid cappuccino (all their coffee good). Have had two "business coffees" here recently and I thought the atmosphere was perfect.

K Martinson

Very nice

Priyanka Pai

Hot chocolate was kinda nice. Foamy milk. Yum. Food wasn't the greatest but it's an amazing place to hang out at! Comfy cushions and eclectic interiors. I personally love it.

Nikki Champagne

Only 1 size of coffee but paper straws are nice, as long as you drink it quickly or else thier useless

Omar Qaddour

Fantastic place 10/10

Robyn Huculak

Friendly service and very tasty seasonal menu. I had the caramel hot chocolate, which was very smooth, at the perfect temperature, had right amount of sweetness. Good atmosphere overall. Re covid: staff and coffee shop follow the required measures/procedures. Tables are distanced appropriately and proof of vaccination along with matching photo ID is required for dining in.

Grant Hughes

Service is always friendly, however, more often than not the internet isn’t working.

Marie Sinclair

I was very pleased with my experience at this location. I have recently switched off dairy and was unsure which non-dairy alternative would be best for my latte. The manager was very helpful walking me through my options while describing the differences between them. Although it was a little busy that morning I didn't feel rushed to make a decision. I appreciate that level of care and will certainly be returning.

S

The next stage of hipster evolution.

Piano Man

A nice unique coffee shop. I'm a lucky guy! :)

Cecile Lefebvre

Good coffee and saervice and nice patio but too many wasps/bees flying around

Izabela Depczynski

(Translated) Great cut. (Original) Great cortado.

Ann Spencer

I am a regular at this location and in my opinion, this is the best Happy Goat in all of Ottawa. The service here is consistently quick, even during busy hours, and the coffee is always hot. The staff appears to work very hard while providing friendly customer service at the same time. There's a taller guy that I see quite a lot that I wanted to mention. I am always thrilled to see that this young man is working when I stop in because I know my drink will be up to standards and the place will be spotless.

Kyle Schroer

Nice atmosphere, and very cool vibe from the place. A little noisy and limited seating though.

Nas O

Americano was great, atmosphere was good too. It's my first time here, will come back again as the hours are great :) WiFi was fast compared to other coffee shops.