Great coffee! Cool place.

Took our boys here, 10 and 12, after a hike to Carbide Willson ruins on a holiday Monday.

Very cool little place, almost looks like a small barn from the outside.

Staff were great, quick, and were very helpful. I emailed ahead of time, to find out if they were open the holiday Monday (Victoria Day/National Patriots Day). The owner responded very quickly with a yes. Not only did she inform me of her location, and some hints (get there early to ensure you have a big selection of the snack offerings), but also advised me other possibilities in Old Chelsea as well. Exceptional service from the owner, and quite an amazing community feeling, with her advice on what is available.

My wife enjoys coffee much more than I, and she stated the coffee was "Delicious!". A nice Americano, nothing fancy, but smooth and robust. Perfect! A nice beet salad for my wife, homemade chocolate chip cookie and lemon cake slice for the boys, and we sat and enjoyed.

As for seating, the inside is small and quaint, but the outside seating is plentiful. As there are many hikers and cyclists finishing/starting their day here, it can become quite busy. But you are coming here to enjoy a great coffee in a beautiful old Town feel, so enjoy it. Parking at the cafe is limited, and there is street parking as well. On weekends, especially nice weather, it tends to fill up quickly.

Overall, very happy with the service, coffee and snacks. We willale this a regular stop whenever we go to the Gatineaus.

Cheers, Jay