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Working Title Kitchen

Name: Working Title Kitchen
Address: 330 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6P9, CA
Telephone: (613) 230-3336
Price range: value

Global•Sandy Hill•value

Restaurant overview

Working Title Kitchen operates out of a century-old Anglican church in Sandy Hill, and the room is apparently smart enough not to oversell that fact.

4.1/5 · 590 Google reviews

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The recommendation

Working Title Kitchen operates out of a century-old Anglican church in Sandy Hill, and the room is apparently smart enough not to oversell that fact.

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Researched recommendation

Working Title Kitchen operates out of a century-old Anglican church in Sandy Hill, and the room is apparently smart enough not to oversell that fact. The original stone walls stay in place; the lighting gets updated. That's the whole design philosophy, and by most accounts it works — the space reads as genuinely considered rather than aggressively atmospheric. Sandy Hill is a neighborhood of students, diplomats, and people who actually walk places, and the room seems to fit that mix without straining for it. The patio, by Ottawa standards, is reportedly massive — the kind of outdoor square footage that other cities charge significantly more for the privilege of sitting in. At price level one, that combination of space, setting, and ambition is harder to find than it should be. The kitchen runs as both a daytime café and an evening restaurant, which is a trickier operational split than it sounds. The morning program centers on baked goods: an almond croissant, a pecan swirl, a cheese scone, and a sourdough that diners and reviewers keep returning to with a specificity that suggests it's actually serious bread rather than decorative bread. The pastry work, based on consistent accounts, points to someone who treats lamination as a craft. Come dinner, the register shifts — the pork belly with soba noodles appears in enough write-ups to qualify as a kitchen signature, described as technique-forward and globally inflected in a way that reveals where the kitchen's real interests live. It's not playing the safe, approachable card. Full dinner service runs Monday through Friday; Sunday brunch wraps at 3pm, and weekend café hours are shorter than you'd expect, so arriving Saturday evening hoping for the full menu will likely disappoint. The patio goes fast in good weather — plan accordingly. For pastries, early is not a suggestion; the almond croissant and pecan swirl are reportedly not guaranteed past mid-morning.

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Cheap EatsCasual dinner lunch takeout easygoinglocal

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4.1/5

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Based on 590 reviews

Best for

Cheap Eats and Casual dinner

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Sandy Hill | 330 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6P9, Canada

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Working Title Kitchen menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Working Title Kitchen is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

almond croissant

pecan swirl

cheese scone

sourdough bread

pork belly with soba noodles

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What makes Working Title Kitchen worth the move

Working Title Kitchen is a strong global option in Sandy Hill in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. almond croissant and pecan swirl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.1/5 Google rating across 590 Google reviews.

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Public rating

4.1/5 from 590 Google reviews

Best for

Cheap Eats and Casual dinner

Style

Global in Sandy Hill

Spend

Good value

Best for

Cheap Eats Casual dinner lunch takeout easygoing local

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Google rating: 4.1/5 from 590 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: almond croissant, pecan swirl, cheese scone

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4.1/5 from 590 reviews

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Address: 330 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6P9, Canada
Phone: (613) 230-3336
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 4.1/5 (590 reviews)
Cuisine: Global
Neighborhood: Sandy Hill

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What cuisine does Working Title Kitchen serve?

Working Title Kitchen is a Global restaurant located in Sandy Hill, Ottawa. Working Title Kitchen operates out of a century-old Anglican church in Sandy Hill, and the room is apparently smart enough not to oversell that fact.

What is Working Title Kitchen best for?

Working Title Kitchen is best for cheap eats, casual dinner, lunch, takeout, easygoing, local. Working Title Kitchen is a strong global option in Sandy Hill in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. almond croissant and pecan swirl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.1/5 Google rating across 590 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Working Title Kitchen?

Working Title Kitchen is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.1/5 from 590 reviews

What should I order at Working Title Kitchen?

Start with almond croissant, pecan swirl, cheese scone and sourdough bread. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Working Title Kitchen worth visiting?

Working Title Kitchen holds a 4.1/5 Google rating from 590 reviews. Working Title Kitchen is a strong global option in Sandy Hill in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. almond croissant and pecan swirl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.1/5 Google rating across 590 Google reviews.

Where is Working Title Kitchen located?

Working Title Kitchen is located at 330 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6P9, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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