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Arlington Five

Name: Arlington Five
Address: 5 Arlington Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1C1, CA
Telephone: (613) 233-7959
Price range: value

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Arlington Five is one of the best cafe restaurants in Ottawa for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Ottawa.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Arlington Five occupies a genuinely interesting position in Ottawa's café landscape — a building with roots in the city's punk rock underground that now runs a scratch-kitchen breakfast program for the Centretown crowd. That tension is not incidental; it's built into the operation. The signature Punkaus Blend, developed in 2019 with Rabbit Hole Roasters, is reportedly a direct callback to the building's chaotic history, which is exactly the kind of specificity that separates a café with a real point of view from one that just hung an Edison bulb and called it done. Rotating art on the walls, community pop-ups, the exposed structure of an early-1900s Ottawa building — by all accounts, the atmosphere and the menu are operating from the same idea, which is rarer than it sounds. The kitchen centers on local sourcing and made-from-scratch cooking, and the menu reflects that commitment in straightforward ways. The Classic Breakfast Sandwich — eggs, crispy bacon, soft toasted bun — is the kind of dish where that sourcing discipline shows up most honestly; diners consistently describe it as the unpretentious anchor of the morning menu. The Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cheese Sandwich is known for bringing brightness and a clean saltiness that reportedly holds its own against a strong coffee. The drink regulars talk about most is the Blueberry Crumble Matcha, a specialty offering that has developed something of a word-of-mouth following for being both distinctive and genuinely drinkable rather than merely photogenic. The blueberry muffin pairs naturally with it for anyone settling in on a slower morning. Arlington Five runs 8am to 4pm daily — no late-afternoon rescue, so plan accordingly. The backyard patio is consistently flagged as the move: sunny, relatively quiet, and the kind of outdoor seat that rewards arriving ahead of the Glebe-adjacent weekend surge. The Blueberry Crumble Matcha is known to sell out, so order it first.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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BrunchCheap EatsCoffeecozy low key

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Brunch and Cheap Eats

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Good value

Neighborhood

Ottawa | 5 Arlington Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1C1, Canada

Price

Good value

Taste Score

8.4/10

Phone

(613) 233-7959

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Signature dishes at Arlington Five

Blueberry Crumble Matcha

Classic Breakfast Sandwich

Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cheese Sandwich

Blueberry muffin

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What makes Arlington Five worth the move

Arlington Five is a reliable cafe choice in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Blueberry Crumble Matcha and Classic Breakfast Sandwich also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,066 Google reviews.

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9.4 from 1,066 Google reviews

Best for

Brunch and Cheap Eats

Style

Cafe in Ottawa

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Good value

Best for

Brunch Cheap Eats Coffee cozy low key

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Google rating: 9.4 from 1,066 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Blueberry Crumble Matcha, Classic Breakfast Sandwich, Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cheese Sandwich

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Address: 5 Arlington Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1C1, Canada
Phone: (613) 233-7959
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.4/10
Google rating: 9.4 (1,066 reviews)
Cuisine: Cafe
Neighborhood: Ottawa

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What cuisine does Arlington Five serve?

Arlington Five is a Cafe restaurant located in Ottawa, Ottawa. Arlington Five occupies a genuinely interesting position in Ottawa's café landscape — a building with roots in the city's punk rock underground that now runs a scratch-kitchen breakfast program for the Centretown crowd.

What is Arlington Five best for?

Arlington Five is best for brunch, cheap eats, coffee, cozy, low key. Arlington Five is a reliable cafe choice in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Blueberry Crumble Matcha and Classic Breakfast Sandwich also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,066 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Arlington Five?

Arlington Five is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 1,066 reviews

What should I order at Arlington Five?

Start with Blueberry Crumble Matcha, Classic Breakfast Sandwich, Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cheese Sandwich and Blueberry muffin. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Arlington Five worth visiting?

Arlington Five holds a 9.4 Google rating from 1,066 reviews. Arlington Five is a reliable cafe choice in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Blueberry Crumble Matcha and Classic Breakfast Sandwich also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,066 Google reviews.

Where is Arlington Five located?

Arlington Five is located at 5 Arlington Ave, Ottawa, ON K2P 1C1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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