Ori Foods - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Jean-Guillaume D.

Un petit café qui vaut largement le détour. Au-delà de l’excellent café et des pâtisseries fraîches, savoureuses et croustillantes, il offre des repas cuisinés délicieux et succulents. Ça vaut la peine de revenir plusieurs fois pour tout goûter!

Fei G.

My friend and I went to Ori Foods yesterday for a nice brunch and found the food was beyond expectations. My friend ordered the octopus on the special menu and I got a lamb flatbread. Both of us enjoyed the food from the first bite. The flatbread tasted crunchy and juicy; the green onions and the sour cream on top added to the richness of the sauce, which I used a piece of croissant to save and savor. And the croissant was wonderful too!

Natsuko F.

I love everything about ORI.
The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff are very friendly, and the food is top-notch. The lunch menu never fails to impress me—the quality consistently exceeds expectations. Their croissants are delightfully light and crispy, and their pastries always hit the spot. To me, this place isn’t just a café—it feels more like a fancy restaurant, but with reasonable prices. You absolutely must try it. I’m so grateful that ORI is part of the Dartmouth neighborhood.

Duchess M.

10/10 on the pastries and deserts! The creme brulee cookies are divine; the strawberry lemon tart is perfectly balanced; the other things we tried were awesome as well.

Catherine H.

Might be my new favorite spot in Dartmouth. Great pastries and great coffee (espresso 46 beans). lunch options looked amazing as well. Definitely coming back for more.

Christopher P.

I finally got to try this place, which is a bit embarrassing as I've lived a few blocks away since it opened.

Really cute spot. Some seating indoors and a nice sized outdoor patio. I wish I could have gotten more indoor photos, but it was too busy (that's a good thing!)

The wife had an iced coffee. She liked it, but they forgot her vanilla flavor shot.

The croissants were delicious. We both got chocolate. Very fresh and very flakey. I would not recommend eating in your car while driving.

We will definitely make an effort to get back here sooner rather than later.

Hanaa A.

Here’s a polished review for ORI Foods Café:

ORI Foods Café in Dartmouth is a hidden gem that truly delights the taste buds! We tried the veggie breakfast sandwich, and it was an absolute standout with a perfect blend of fresh, flavorful ingredients. The BBQ squash grilled cheese was a unique twist on a classic, and it did not disappoint—so hearty and delicious.

The rainbow trout was expertly prepared, showcasing the café’s attention to detail in every dish. For dessert, the crème brûlée was silky and decadent, and the sour cream Danish was the perfect mix of tangy and sweet. To top it all off, we enjoyed a beautifully crafted cortado that tied the whole experience together.

The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was impeccable. If you’re in Dartmouth, ORI Foods Café is a must-visit for incredible food and a cozy café vibe. Highly recommended!

CHRIS H.

We finally checked out Ori Foods this weekend and it’s a very cute spot. Super small but done nice and the server we had ,(a recent hire), was very nice. My girl and I were super hungry and when I looked online I felt like this place wasn’t too expensive and would be a good choice for a quick and delicious lunch. Unfortunately the portions here are very small. I noticed they had Lemon Tarts that looked amazing so we promptly ordered two of those and a couple sandwiches to share. The Lemon Tarts came first so we started with dessert and they are one of the best lemon tarts I’ve had. Basically a perfect 5/5 on those even though they are kinda small for $7; the size is made up for by the flavour and fresh strawberries on top! We shared the breakfast sandwich and the Brisket on Rye, so half of each for my girl and I, and we left hungry. The breakfast sandwich was kinda bland with a really nice bun and the Brisket on Rye was tasty but super thin and I felt it was difficult to get a good bite without all the meat coming out at once. I don’t feel I got a great value for the >$50 I spent on lunch but I did enjoy the tart and might return for dessert and coffee. I also don’t really like paying/tipping before I get my food/experience a place. Sides with the sandwiches and bigger portions for slightly more cost would be nice and maybe all-day breakfast on weekends since they close at 4pm and breakfast is 9am-11am. 5/5 for dessert, 5/5 on ambiance, 5/5 customer service, 2/5 on each sandwiches, 2/5 value. Overall a 3.5/5 but google doesn’t allow partial stars so I’m giving a 3/5 based on how hungry I was after lunch and feeling rather disappointed about it.