art is in bakery

art is definitely in!. i first tried them when they had a stand in the hull market on thursdays. they also had a stand at the 2011 bon appetite and i was able to try all their goodies. i dream about their chocolate treats and delicious jalapeño cheddar bread. mmm...

unbelievable spot. it might be hard to find, but it is definitely a hidden gem. really good sandwiches, soup and baked goods. try the chicken curry sandwich!

overall: art is in is worth lining up for, good value and great bread. next time i shall endeavor to funk my do and liberally apply eyeliner... in case they install that doorman. this is my kind of clubbing.

crazy bread!. try the crazy grain bread. it's the best!

best bakery in ottawa. overall this place rocks! the bread and food is delicious, different and fresh.

so many choices of breads, pastry treats and sandwiches...it doesnt get better than that!

the pullpork sandwich is amazing!

fantastic. wnderful bread and pastry sellection. i have yet to try a loaf i do not like and i've been quite impressed with several pastries and cookies i've tried. this place has boomed and is crazy busy, so i dont even attemp weekends anymore, but during the week i often can be found nibbling on one of their creative soups or sandwiches for lunch.

fantastic!! finally ottawa gets a proper bakery. be prepared to wait however... but worth the wait!

a delicious experience. my partner and i learned of art is in after dining at the wellington gastropub, where they were serving their bread that particular evening. after reading the universal praise in the reviews, we decided to check it out. we weren't even out the door when we were planning our next visit.

the lunch sandwiches we had were hearty, filling, and delicious. it's hard to describe how incredibly the flavours were layered in both of our sandwiches. the bread, of course, was fabulous, but the experience was so good, we had some dessert, too! the nuts and chocolate pastry was divine, but the real home run was their bread pudding - absolutely delicious! the server was concerned that we were getting the final piece of bread pudding for the day and that it might not be as good as usual - despite the fact that it was incredible, she gave us a voucher for a free one on our next visit anyway. this token was greatly appreciated and demonstrates just how particular and proud they are over the quality of the food they are serving. incredible!

i enjoyed the atmosphere, very laid back, allowing the food to simply speak for itself. there's no need for foufou pretentious mason jar chandeliers when you have food that rocks the socks off of the people enjoying it. i would, hands down, recommend this place to anyone, and i can't wait to return for more visits in future to introduce as many friends as i can to this phenomenal gem. so happy to have found it!

can't get enough. i'm a bread lover and this place is my heaven! the sandwiches are great too, but make sure you arrive for an early lunch. they are always sold out of a few varieties by noon.


-----09 may, 2011-----

had a delish breakfast croissant with bacon egg and cheese- i was surprised at how yummy it was. also picked up a loaf of bread which i ate for supper with some cheese... mmm mmm it's been a lucky day for my taste buds!

now normally i am not the hugest fan of tourtiere, i usually find them very dry and they don’t taste like much. then came the tourtiere from art-is-in, hallelujah! it was pure deliciousness in my mouth!

if i lived near this place.... thank god i don't live near this place or i would soon become obese with happiness, fats, and carbs from their scrumptious grilled cheese sandwiches and buttery croissants.

great bakery and patisserie. i have always liked art-is-in for their great bread and sweets. almond brioche is too good, and dynamite white is a classic mix of salty/crispy/sweet - i could eat this breakfast/lunch/dinner.

head over after 5 and get stuff 1/2 price, and check facebook for daily menu and specials

problem/challenge now that these guys trying to be everything to everyone having expanded their menu well beyond the obvious; and not so obvious, bakery fare to include: soup, sammies, brunch, burgers, etc - way too much for such a small and disorganized retail location!

if you want bread head over to bagelshop or herb and spice on wellington street for art-is-in breads at these retail partners or visit city centre location and wait in line while the guy in front of you waits 10 minutes for his 1 sandwich, or some old lady asks staff to explain every item and price on menu - zzzzz.

i would like to see proper and separate retail location - please.

art is in - amazing. when i first found art is in, based on the neighbourhood i had no idea what to expect. its a little bit out of the way in some respects, but this makes it sort of a treat to find. this bakery is in old industrial space, with a warm welcoming atmosphere. all the bakers, chefs, cashiers and servers seem to be happy and helpful, the small sitting area makes it hard to find a place to sit but gives a cosy family dinner feel. the sandwhichs are fairly simple, but much better for it. simple but phenominal, and very fairly priced. personally i would suggest one of the grilled cheese sandwhichs on the famous bread, and follow it up with a bowl of bread pudding. any of the booked goods are just wonderful and fresh, and i am particularly fond of the almond croissant. also a good plus to pick up the perfect loaf of bread! if your a bread lover of any caliber, give this place a try!

best bakery!!. i had to go try this place out for the first time last spring and must say this was a treat. everything in this place is fresh & amazing from their sandwiches, breads right down to the almond croissants. nothing short of greatness every time we venture out this place!!

great addition to ottawa. don't let the non-conventional location throw you off - this place is a great find. we found the people there friendly (both workers and customers) and the food and baking was fresh and delicious. perfect for lunch!