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Ugly Monday Coffee

Name: Ugly Monday Coffee
Address: 255 Albert St Ste 100, Ottawa, ON, K1P 6A9, CA
Telephone: (613) 234-9998
Price range: value

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

Ugly Monday Coffee is a downtown Ottawa counter spot operating out of Centretown's Albert Street corridor, and the name turns out to be less a complaint and more a thesis statement.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Ugly Monday Coffee is a downtown Ottawa counter spot operating out of Centretown's Albert Street corridor, and the name turns out to be less a complaint and more a thesis statement. It runs Monday through Friday, seven to three, full stop — no weekend hours, no exceptions — which positions it deliberately as a weekday-only destination for the working-day crowd. That narrow schedule is part of what gives the place its identity: it is not trying to be everything to everyone, and the focused menu reflects that same discipline. The menu centers on Vietnamese-rooted café staples, and by consistent account, the Vietnamese Iced Coffee is the anchor order. Diners and local food writers have repeatedly described it as a faithful rendition of cà phê sữa đá rather than a watered-down approximation — slow-dripped, properly sweetened with condensed milk, and served cold in a way that reportedly holds up well past the first few minutes. The Beef Bánh Mì is the food item most often cited alongside it, known for a generous filling-to-bread ratio and a baguette that reportedly carries the structural integrity the sandwich demands. These two together function, by most accounts, as a complete morning meal rather than a snack-and-coffee pairing. The Egg Coffee also appears on the menu — a Vietnamese specialty made with whipped egg yolk — and while responses to it tend to be more divided, it draws curiosity from regulars and newcomers alike. Practically speaking: this is counter service with minimal seating, designed for grab-and-go rather than lingering. Weekend visits are not an option, so planning around the Monday-through-Friday, seven-to-three window is non-negotiable. The move is to arrive early, order the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Beef Bánh Mì together, and get out the door before the morning rush peaks.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Brunch and Cheap Eats

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Good value

Neighborhood

Ottawa | 255 Albert St Ste 100, Ottawa, ON K1P 6A9, Canada

Price

Good value

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7.5/10

Phone

(613) 234-9998

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Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Beef Bánh Mì

Egg Coffee

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What makes Ugly Monday Coffee worth the move

Ugly Monday Coffee is a strong cafe option in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Beef Bánh Mì also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 211 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 211 Google reviews

Best for

Brunch and Cheap Eats

Style

Cafe in Ottawa

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Good value

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Brunch Cheap Eats Coffee cozy low key

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Google rating: 9.2 from 211 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Beef Bánh Mì, Egg Coffee

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Address: 255 Albert St Ste 100, Ottawa, ON K1P 6A9, Canada
Phone: (613) 234-9998
Price: value
TastyPals score: 7.5/10
Google rating: 9.2 (211 reviews)
Cuisine: Cafe
Neighborhood: Ottawa

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What cuisine does Ugly Monday Coffee serve?

Ugly Monday Coffee is a Cafe restaurant located in Ottawa, Ottawa. Ugly Monday Coffee is a downtown Ottawa counter spot operating out of Centretown's Albert Street corridor, and the name turns out to be less a complaint and more a thesis statement.

What is Ugly Monday Coffee best for?

Ugly Monday Coffee is best for brunch, cheap eats, coffee, cozy, low key. Ugly Monday Coffee is a strong cafe option in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Beef Bánh Mì also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 211 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Ugly Monday Coffee?

Ugly Monday Coffee is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 211 reviews

What should I order at Ugly Monday Coffee?

Start with Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Beef Bánh Mì and Egg Coffee. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Ugly Monday Coffee worth visiting?

Ugly Monday Coffee holds a 9.2 Google rating from 211 reviews. Ugly Monday Coffee is a strong cafe option in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Beef Bánh Mì also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 211 Google reviews.

Where is Ugly Monday Coffee located?

Ugly Monday Coffee is located at 255 Albert St Ste 100, Ottawa, ON K1P 6A9, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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