Pops Paninis Carling — Restaurant in Ottawa

I love their paninis, seriously the best I’ve ever had however (I’m not sure if this is just an UberEats thing) but the prices are very rapidly increasing. Now it’s $30 for a big panini which I can’t justify paying. The smaller size is about $18 now which is far more than I used to pay when I first discovered Pop’s. It’s unfortunate because as a result I don’t go anymore.

I have received a few paninis over the time I’ve been going that were problematic. My partner found hairs in his sandwich more than once. That was definitely VERY disappointing. That being said, we’ve only ever had that issue at the Carling location, the one by Montreal road has always gone above and beyond. The staff there is amazing, the sandwiches have always been perfect, it’s always quick and the location is very discrete (which means usually no line).

They used to sell Cronuts and they were incredibly delicious. I’d love to see those make a come back! My go-to is a turkey and Brie panini, seriously to die for. The addition of a cookie and coleslaw is a very nice touch. I genuinely do love this place despite a few bumps along the way (it happens, we’re all human)

I highly recommend Pop’s if you’re looking for an exceptional panini (and if you have disposable income for it $$$). Note: I would strongly suggest going to the Montreal road location...

What a hidden gem 💎 for amazing sandwiches, soups, and paninis (and amazing an americano). Stumbled across this place this week on Uber Eats - had ordered the meat lovers Pops size - which was massive. Loved it. Today - I vowed to eat there with my daughter Alisha when we were on the hunt for a great local place to eat. Let's find it, and eat in. Very convenient location just off Carling Ave - with very pleasant and friendly staff. A few nice tables inside and nice take out options which would suit anyone. From typical sandwiches to very extraordinary paninis. We ordered split pea soup x 2, and jalapeño chicken panini and the spicy salami (incredible). Would highly recommend that this become a staple and a favorite for everyone in Ottawa looking for a reliable sandwich and paninis experience. Bonus: we were told every meal came with free chocolate chip...

I've ordered 3 times on door dash so far and I've gotten the meatlovers panini, the chicken pesto and the turkey brie. While I wasn't the biggest fan of the chicken pesto, the turkey and brie and the meatlovers were delicious.

The bread they use is amazing if they had the option I'd purchase loaves for use at home, or just to eat them on their own because they're that good.

They have an option for pops size and it cost twice as much as a normal sandwich which kind of seems like a scam but it's not, they give you an absolutely massive sandwich well worth your money they also give you cookies and coleslaw!

Overall pops paninis is a great sandwich at a great price and I will certainly be ordering from them...