Located at 1158 Bank Street, this social space is a neighbourhood gem. Featuring a constantly evolving menu of local and seasonal produce and espresso since it opened in October 2025, owner Dr Hassan Moghadam has developed the café to showcase his private collection of vintage cars in the community. His passion for cars and community really comes through in this unique café. The private car collection is on display in the back half of the room, separated by a glass partition; a feature car is on display in the café for a closer look.  (Check out his Instagram for some of the other cars in the collection https://www.instagram.com/vintagemotorsportsca/  ).  The venue has room for around 40 people + an outdoor patio, it is available for events and private bookings.

The menu features several items, mostly sandwiches and sweet treats some made in house and some brought in from local businesses.  Today I just had time for a quick coffee so I went with my standard order of a flat white.

 The coffee was a little hotter than I would have liked and not particularly strong, but it was well balanced and creamy. I would say this is more of a latte, but that might just be my Australian perspective. The ambiance of the café was nice: a mix of clientele, with some students on laptops, some people who work in the neighbourhood getting takeaway coffees, and some people socialising. In addition they have an impressive collection of automotive books, magazines and memorabilia to enjoy while waiting for your coffee and a recently opened patio.  Also notable is the giant mural of Sofia on the side of the building and the selection of Italian drinks inside.

 Overall, I had a very enjoyable experience at the café, even if the coffee wasn't fantastic—it was still very decent. For car enthusiasts, this place is a must-visit, especially for one of the events. If you sign up for the mailing list and make a small donation to Hospice Ottawa, you can join the next tour of the vintage motorsports area.

BSB

 Little Victories Coffee is a boutique, independent roastery in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, run by two experienced coffee professionals—a roaster and a barista. The company is committed to enhancing Ottawa's coffee culture and enriching the vibrant Canadian coffee community. 

 I visited the cozy location at 801 Bank Street for a flat white around 10:30am on a Thursday morning.  They have 2 other locations, one on Elgin street and one on Queen street.  For coffee reviews, I will be starting off with a flat white as a standard order, just to keep things consistent.

The coffee was smooth and creamy, with excellent micro-foam that blended beautifully with the espresso. There was no bitter aftertaste at all. The temperature of the coffee was spot on—hot enough to enjoy, but no danger of a burned tongue. The presentation of the coffee was good, and the café itself has a very clean and simple style. Little Victories is clearly a bustling community hub with shared tables and diverse customers.

 

Overall, the coffee was fantastic and definitely lived up to the hype.  I would definitely recommend a visit if you are a fan of espresso style coffee and I cant wait to try the other locations.

If you are after more information, they have a great website with lots more information about how they source and roast their beans as well as information on the other two locations. 

https://www.lvcoffee.ca/

Thanks for reading, I will try a new coffee place shortly to contrast and compare.

BSB