On Campus
Food options on Carleton’s campus are limited during the summer months, as Dining Services offers reduced hours. To see what is open during the summer, visit the official Dining Services website. For those with dietary restrictions, we strongly suggest looking at off campus options.
Off Campus
Ottawa’s local kosher establishments are under the supervision of the Ottawa Vaad Hakashrut (OVH).
Restaurants, Cafes, & Takeout
A Dashing Pinch Village Cafe
21 Nadolny Sachs, Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
8.8 km from campus
Located in the Soloway Jewish Community Centre, A Dashing Pinch Village Cafe is a social enterprise focusing on diverse employment and inclusion. Catering and curbside pickup. Sushi, pizza, Shabbat meals and rotating daily specials. (OVH)
Farm Boy
Various locations but closest to campus is 1642 Merivale Road, Nepean, ON K2G 0B1
10.3 km from campus
Primarily a produce store, with locations all over the city, Farm Boy carries a number of kosher products under their house label such as dips and dressings. Farm Boy also carries a number of local kosher brands like Strawberry Blonde and HFT, as well as producing the legendary Rideau Bakery bread including rye, challah, cinnamon raisin, and more. As well, Farm Boy is starting to sell kosher meat. This is available exclusively at their Trainyards location.
Keepin’ It Vegan
3 Chartwell Ave, Nepean K2G 4K3
16.1 km from campus
A women-run bakery / café, offering upscale vegan food. From croissants to macarons, sourdough breads and sandwiches with meat and cheese alternatives, stop by for a snack or cup of coffee, or pick up some baked goods for home!
Kettleman’s Bagel
1365 Woodroffe Avenue (College Square)
12.3 km from campus
Montreal style wood-fired bagels located in college square. Became Kosher in June of 2023. Note: While the bagels are kosher, the rest of the cafe is not. Available on Uber Eats & Skip the Dishes.
Loblaws College Square
1980 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 0C6
12 km from campus
The largest kosher market in Ottawa with a full selection of cholov yisroel dairy, meat, freshly baked bread, frozen foods and canned goods. There are also takeout options like fresh rotisserie chicken and a few other cooked items (OVH certified), along with deli meat and a selection of packaged soups and salads. There is also a small selection of ritual items such as yahrtzeit and havdallah candles. Outside of the kosher market, the rest of the store (this, and other locations) contain many kosher products as well.
Pure Kitchen – vegetarian food + juice bar
340 Elgin St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1M5
6.4 km from campus
Pure Kitchen in Ottawa offers plant-based (vegan) food, which can align with kosher principles due to no meat, dairy, or eggs, but it is not certified kosher.
The Green Door Restaurant & Bakery
198 Main Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C6
4.3 km from campus
Vegetarian, organic buffet with seasonal focus, offering vegan & gluten-free options. Pay-by-weight buffet. The buffet features a wide selection of fresh, organic dishes with clear allergen labels, making it easy to navigate dietary needs.
While they serve a variety of vegetarian dishes, the Green Door is not certified kosher. (For strict kosher dietary laws (Kashrut), they do not hold a certification.)
YugiRolls
Congregation Machzikei Hadas, 2310 Virginia Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
7.4 km from campus
YugiRolls is a family-owned vegan Asian food provider. Their delicious vegan Asian takeout is available in stores all over Ontario, and locally they do pop-up events with a wide array of hot foods. Follow one of their social media platforms to find out where their event will be! They work out of a kitchen at Congregation Machzikei Hadas, so events catered within this facility or special events supervised by the Ottawa Vaad Hakashrut are certified Kosher.
YugiRolls is open for take out on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Sweets & Treats
Baskin Robbins
Various Locations but closest to campus is 1500 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1H 7Z2
4.8 km from campus
Most (but not all) of the ice cream at this popular chain is kosher under the COR and this is indicated on the small flavour labels on the freezer. Any toppings or cones need to be checked independently.
Menchies
6-3091 Strandherd Drive (Barrhaven)
16.7 km from campus
Similar to Baskin Robbins, many of the frozen yogurts are certified kosher. The flavours tend to rotate, so each would need to be verified, as would any sauces and toppings.
Strawberry Blonde Bakery
111 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6W1
7.3 km from campus
A vegan, gluten free, nut free, bakery with two locations (Kanata and Westboro). Both locations have cafe style seating. Offering all types of sweet treats like muffins, squares, cakes and pies, as well as savoury baked goods like scones, pot pies, and pizza buns. (OVH).