Hawthorne Meadows

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About this Neighborhood

Hawthorne Meadows is a low-key, residential stretch of Ottawa where the appeal is space and simplicity. The 12 restaurants average 4.4, and Yelp's crowd, a smaller 530 reviews at 4.1, points to modest but real local favorites in Shinka Sushi Bar, 3 Sisters Bakeshop, and Kara Mia. Foursquare's regulars sketch a practical, family-scaled area: a science museum, sporting-goods and department stores, discount shops, and a dog park. Three courts, four parks, and five groceries round out daily life. It's a neighborhood built for errands and weekend outings rather than a night on the town.