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Grounded Kitchen - Carling, Ottawa, ON

Grounded Kitchen - Carling

4.7
4.7
73 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
21:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
Since 2010, Grounded's focus has been on serving great food. Our made-from-scratch philosophy & hands-on approach is evident in everything we do. We specialize in gastro-pub fare, BBQ, third-wave coffee, and delicious cocktails. Grounded’s new location at 1545 Carling, embodies everything the Grounded brand has come to represent. Grounded Carling disrupts typical expectations, described as a "hidden gem" with an innovative approach by blending automation with the human element of customer service.

Grounded's space is edgy & creative. The one-of-a-kind dining room features a mix of glass, steel and concrete, an abundance of colorful lighting, and large art pieces from talented local artists. There is a beautiful, lush patio and an abundance of free (validated) parking.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Bistro, Cafe Dining
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 08:30–17:00 Thu, Fri 08:30–21:00 Sat 09:00–17:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Contact catering@groundedkitchencoffee.com with all of your catering inquires.
  • Private party facilities
    Grounded's the perfect space for any party. We love to host weddings, birthdays, retirements, and corporate events. We also have an adjacent board room, for all of your business needs. Contact us to learn more about how we can make your next event a success!
  • Area
    Westboro
  • Cross Street
    Carling Executive Centre Entrance; turn left (ignore the 'no exit' sign).
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Grounded Carling

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 15:00 - 16:30
    Come join us for our Happy Hour at Grounded Kitchen. Shareables under 12$ and 2$ oysters are on the menu!

    Happy Hour at Grounded Carling photo

What 73 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambience

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • Ottawa

    Child-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambience

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • Ottawa

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grounded Kitchen - Carling offers a "great vibe" with "amazing" service and "delicious" food, making it a hidden gem worth seeking out. The menu caters to various dietary preferences, and the brunch is "fantastic" and "great value." Enjoy their unique offerings like the "smash burger" and delightful breakfast options.

73 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ☕:-) I was looking for a breakfast joint that had more than megabrew pot stuff. Had a delicious cappuccino with a great BLT (super bread) Service was fantastic. Phone scan for menu and they validate your parking. It is in the group of buildings (middle one) just east of Churchill on the north side of Carling.

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  2. Rosa

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for great food. My salad was fresh, plentiful and creative. Highly recommend..

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  3. Ronald

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent little restaurant! Lots of character, superb food and a great place for a time out with friends.

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  4. Jennifer

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing meal with friendly fun service! We will be back for sure!

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  5. Antonia

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was great. Looking forward to going back to enjoy something from their dinner menu!

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  6. Jason

    Ottawa

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service as usual. Thanks.

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  7. Camille

    Atlantic Canada

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place lives up the hype! I wanted to try the restaurant for a while, especially the crispy chicken burger, which was delicious! Generous amount of chicken, perfectly crisp and well balanced with sweet and spicy toppings! The fries were crispy, but a little too much seasoning for my likings, still would 100% order again! There was a party when we were there, but the owner made sure we had a great night, by sitting us away from the crowd. Overall, the noise level was fairly low and the ambiance was great. The location of the restaurant may seem a bit odd, as it is inside a building, but it doesn’t have a corporate feel once you’re in, plus they validate the parking which is probably easier than parking downtown. I will definitely go back for brunch, we found the owner very charming and funny!

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  8. anne sophie

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service. The location does not speak for the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff. Really worth it. We were happy to find out once inside that parking is free. Try it!

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  9. Mike

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional gem, food and service is phenomenal! Will go back numerous times, love the environment and music as well.

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  10. Daniel

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really liked the food and the ambiance/ environment was really cool. I liked that they had an arcade machine you could play while waiting for food.

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Grounded Kitchen - Carling is rated 4.7 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Grounded Kitchen - Carling

1545 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8P9

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Carling Executive Centre Entrance; turn left (ignore the 'no exit' sign).
  • Area
    Westboro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 08:30–17:00 Thu, Fri 08:30–21:00 Sat 09:00–17:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Bistro, Cafe Dining
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering
    Contact catering@groundedkitchencoffee.com with all of your catering inquires.
  • Private party facilities
    Grounded's the perfect space for any party. We love to host weddings, birthdays, retirements, and corporate events. We also have an adjacent board room, for all of your business needs. Contact us to learn more about how we can make your next event a success!
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