Every patio in the Glebe
When summer arrives in Ottawa, there is no better neighbourhood for patio season than the Glebe. Tree-lined sidewalks buzz with conversation and clinking glasses, from intimate terraces tucked between heritage buildings to sprawling outdoor spaces at Lansdowne Park. Here is the whole strip, north to south. Every one of these spots is in the directory.
North end: from the Queensway down
Sultan Ahmet · 575 Bank Street. Kebabs, doners, traditional pides and a weekend Turkish breakfast buffet of more than 50 small dishes. The patio is great for groups. Try it for long, shared meals with mezze and Turkish coffee.
Mandy's Salads · 581 Bank Street. Montreal's beloved salad bar, in the Glebe since August 2025. Chef-crafted salads, grain bowls and smoothies; the curbside seating makes it a favourite quick lunch. Try it for a patio lunch that still feels like a treat.
Erling's Variety · 225 Strathcona Avenue. A neighbourhood bistro around the corner from Bank, winning hearts since 2013 with seasonal small plates, oysters and a thoughtful wine list. The patio is intimate and the menu changes daily. Try it for date night or the chef-driven Sunday brunch.
Banditos · 683 Bank Street. Maybe the most iconic patio in the Glebe: 90 seats, swing chairs, and a converted 1974 green Volkswagen that doubles as the outdoor bar. Scratch-made tacos, sharp cocktails, dog friendly. Try it for golden-hour margaritas.
Feleena's · 742 Bank Street. A family-owned classic serving Mexican comfort food for decades; the patio fills early on warm nights with enchiladas, fajitas and oversized margaritas. Try it for margaritas with a big table after work.
Bridgehead · 750 Bank Street. Ottawa's homegrown fair-trade coffee chain, with an intimate patio for espresso drinks, sandwiches, soups and pastries. Try it for a morning latte before a wander down Bank.
Glebe Central Pub · 779 Bank Street. "Ottawa's Temple of Football": a true neighbourhood pub, patio open daily 11 am to 2 am, kitchen swinging from brunch to late night. Official Ottawa home of England's 2026 World Cup viewing parties. Try it for pints and Premier League mornings.
Starbucks · 787 Bank Street. A small patio for a quick caffeine stop, some sun, and a bit of people-watching.
Mid-stretch: heart of the Glebe
Mahal Tanjore · 108 Third Avenue. Crispy dosas, rich sambar and aromatic biryani; the menu is about 80% vegetarian and largely vegan- and gluten-friendly. Try it for a dosa-and-chutney lunch away from the bustle of Bank.
Il Negozio Nicastro / The Oasis · 792 Bank Street. Half Italian grocer, half deli-cafe. Grab a panini and settle into The Oasis, the patio next door run with the Glebe Community Association. Try it for a cappuccino and a game of chess.
107 Fourth Avenue Wine Bar & Café · 107 Fourth Avenue. A Glebe institution since 2003: covered front patio, rear deck, charcuterie, wood-oven pizzas and a thoughtful wine list. Try it for an after-work glass that turns into dinner.
Cô Ơi Kitchen · 103 Fourth Avenue. Modern Vietnamese comfort food rooted in Northern traditions, from spring rolls to Bun Cha Hanoi, with a lychee-basil spritzer worth the trip alone. Try it for a memorable first date.
Von's Bistro · 819 Bank Street. Consistently among the top tables in the Glebe-Dows Lake area, with vegetarian and gluten-free options across the menu. Try it for a long Saturday brunch on the sidewalk.
Drip House · 843 Bank Street. Carefully pulled espresso, pour-overs and good music; where the Glebe's creative crowd posts up. Try it for a flat white on a quiet morning.
Yolks · 852 Bank Street. The Vancouver brunch sensation's Ottawa debut. Everything from scratch, down to the ketchup; the weekend line is a good sign. Try it for brunch before a canal walk.
Tim Hortons · 900 Bank Street. A double-double, a Boston cream, and a moment of pure Bank Street normalcy.
Irene's Pub · 885 Bank Street. A live-music legend since 1985. The secret garden patio out back is quiet, private and shady; the kitchen serves pub classics until midnight. Try it for an afternoon pint, then the evening's live music inside.
The Dosa Spot · 895 Bank Street. A large variety of dosas, veg and non-veg, plus butter chicken and a buffet option. Casual and generous. Try it for a paper-thin masala dosa with extra chutney.
Lansdowne: south end on the Canal
Med Supper Club · 225 Marché Way. Elevated Mediterranean with an open-concept patio over the Lansdowne courts. Try it for cocktails and mezze before a show at TD Place.
Delysées Luxury Desserts · 225 Marché Way. Macarons, eclairs, the famous Hugo pistachio cake; open evenings until 11 pm. Try it for the sweet ending to a date night.
Milestones Grill + Bar · 325 Marché Way. Reliable Canadian grill fare and a generous patio for big groups; happy hour daily 3 to 6 pm. Try it for pre-game cocktails.
Jack Astor's Lansdowne · 425 Marché Way. Forty beers on tap and the kind of patio energy that sets up a RedBlacks or 67's game perfectly. Loud, fun, family-friendly.
LOCAL Public Eatery · 826 Exhibition Way. Bocce, cornhole, shuffleboard and 20 taps of local craft beer. First-come, first-served, so arrive early on sunny days. Try it for a long, low-stakes afternoon.
JOEY Lansdowne · 825 Exhibition Way. The Glebe's most polished patio: exposed brick, fire features, and heaters that stretch the season into the shoulder months. Sushi, steaks, and a strong cocktail program.
Roll'd Up Dessert Lounge · 900 Exhibition Way. Thai-style rolled ice cream made in front of you, plus milkshakes and smoothies, in a colourful 80s-arcade room. Try it for a small spectacle with your treat.
CRAFT Beer Market · 975 Bank Street. Over 100 taps, steps from TD Place; one of the best landing spots in the city before or after an event. Happy hour daily 2 to 5 pm and 9 pm to close.
Planning your patio adventure
The beauty of the Glebe's patio scene is its density: morning coffee at a café, a leisurely mid-street lunch, then dinner and drinks at Lansdowne, all on foot. For the full experience, time your visit to a neighbourhood event, or make Sunday of it aroundthe farmers' market.