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Five stars means five stars. This is a place for real reviews of the things worth knowing about — the food, the places, the products, the services, the people, and the little joys.

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Pointe-Claire, QC

This might be the sweetest big bookstore I've been to for (mostly) kids. They have lovely greeting cards, toys, Folkmanis puppets and (of course) so many amazing books! They are helpful, friendly, and they even have a cozy spot for…

Kanata, ON

Came out the same day I called, which in January is close to a miracle. Diagnosed the fault in about ten minutes, explained it in words I actually understood, and did not try to sell me a whole new boiler.…

Anywhere cold

This is not a clever product. It is a rubber bottle in a knitted jumper and it costs almost nothing. It is also the single best thing I own between November and March. I am putting it in Little Joys…

Ottawa, ON

I have been going here on Saturday mornings for two years and it has never once been off. The sourdough is proper sourdough, the sort with a crust that argues back. What actually earns the fifth star is the people…
Karen September 2, 2026 · Food