Cafe Le Hibou

​We had a great Thanksgiving lunch at Cafe Le Hibou. Even though it was very busy, the staff looked after us and quickly got us a lovely spot on the patio, which had a beautiful view. Our food the sirloin burger, beef tartar, and fish and chips was all delicious, with noticeably fresh salads. Paired with excellent cocktails and beer, it was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend it.

Food: ⭐⭐⭐/5 A mixed plate, but overall enjoyable. The soup of the day was the highlight — flavourful, generously portioned, and clearly made with care. The butter chicken poutine had potential, but missed the mark this visit: arrived lukewarm and surprisingly light on chicken (only a single small piece). The flavours were still nice, but temperature and balance held it back. Drinks: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 The Virgin Cesar was refreshing, tasty, and a great non-alcoholic option (they have many non-alcoholic options), especially if you want something more interesting than soda. Service: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Warm, welcoming, and attentive — servers were friendly and made the experience feel relaxed and unrushed. Atmosphere: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Cozy Wakefield charm with a relaxed vibe — exactly the kind of spot you want to linger in after a hike or weekend drive. ⸻ ✔ Best for: • Comfort soups • Mocktails and specialty drinks • Casual meals with friends or family • A scenic day-trip stop ✘ Could Improve: • Ensure hot dishes arrive hot • More chicken in the butter chicken poutine ⸻ ⭐ Final Verdict: 4/5 A charming café with great service and standout drinks — a few tweaks in the kitchen and it could easily hit 5 stars.

As always my favourite place to visit. Their Sirloin Steak Burger and fries combo was off-the-charts delicious. Perfectly grilled with a slight smoky aroma. One of the best burgers I’ve had in a while. Our waitress was polite and accommodated a family of four promptly even during a busy lunch hour.

The food was amazing! Had the breakfast poutine. Also tried a bite of the Belgian waffles. So yummy! They have diet coke which I like, lol, but unfortunately not free refills. Our waitress was nice but she did not come back at least once during our meal to ask if we wanted anything else and we had to flag her down if we wanted something. It was hard to get her attention. Overall, the atmosphere was nice and food delicious and friendly staff. Downside is that there are only 2 bathroom stalls in the ladies room so you might need to wait a few minutes.

Good food good patio viewes especially during fall season. Very busy but we were offered a seat without much delay. Food was great ant variety of drinks.

We happened to be in the area so we decided to drop in for dinner. The place was busy but we didn't have to wait for a table. It's a very nice place. Very cozy with great atmosphere and service. The food is pretty good but would depend on your taste as it could be specific. We tried their fish tacos, beef tartare, soup of the day, and fried calamari. Overall a pleasant dining experience. Would drop by again if we're in the area.

My party and I had lunch here and it was absolutely fantastic!!! I got the Veggie Black Bean & Beet burger with goat cheese, arugula, multigrain bun, pickled onion, smoked paprika aioli and a house salad. This was one of the best burgers I have ever eaten. I also got chai and that was fantastic as well. To top off a great lunch we had a beautiful view of the water. Everyone at my table had an amazing meal, thank you so much!!!

Great place to stop for the last 24 years, red location great nostalgic interior and beautiful patio reviews. today the first server was okay brought the food and never checked again the second server، gentleman with eyeglasses for a great service to us. Always visit here and I was brought friends and family and I will continue to do that.

Everything is good there! You can't go wrong. The cheesecake of the day was the best i ever had. Staff is amazing and the view on the river from the patio is breathtaking.

TLDR - Le Hibou is a convenient choice among the various dining options on Riverside. It is mid-level casual dining. Good draft beer on tap. Kids menu is available. Location, location, location! Le Hibou has the best location as it is at the intersection of Riverside and Mill, highly visible to tourists. The building looks cute. It is shared by a couple businesses. Le Hibou is one of them. The venue is spacious. It is decorated in an owl theme (hint - the resto name). It is rather cute and welcoming. It feels comfortable. We ordered a Taco Trio and a Caesar Salad. The taco came with chicken, beef and fried fish. I liked the chicken taco the best, but only because beef and fish tacos were disappointingly dry. The Caesar salad was unique as it had kale instead of romaine lettuce, but otherwise tasted decent. Lots of chewing though (see note about Kale). Portions of both entrees were sufficient. The services was very good - effective, fast, cheerful. It was a highlight.

This was our second time here this week! The food and the service is awesome. I had the beet and bean burger both times and impressed by the food. The burger stayed together and has a patty of goat cheese on top as well as pickled onions. The bread was also a multi grain that was perfect. The salad that came with the burger was also amazing. Lots of cheese crumble, sweet potato and maple balsamic vinaigrette! Delicious!

Sunday afternoon We decided to get a table of 4 but it was a very very long wait. We finally got a table inside but we wanted a spot outside so that sucked. I didn't like that when there was table of 2 they just didn't bring two extra chairs just really was annoying because sitting inside had a bunch of flys that we're super annoying flying around. Food: 4 stars loved the burger but it as small and the fries were great but a tad bit salty but that's not a deal breaker because they were cooked perfectly and had half the skin on. Location: 5 stars! Right across from the boardwalk and the water is right across which is so peaceful. I really want to try the patio next time Waitress: 5 stars Audrey was a gem, so sweet and soft spoken and was personal with her greetings not just a hello And bye which was nice. Drinks: 3 stars I got a pucker it was 11.50 which I found pretty high for what it was. I would come back here but I don't think I would buy drinks as they were a bit pricey and I wouldn't want to eat inside because of the flys.

Cute spot by the water. Service is very slow once you send your order. The staff is nice and friend. The glass have a white substance. I was told it is the water at the location. I could scratch it off. It could be the water it didn't have a taste but sure did not make me feel want to drink from the glass. I got the burger it was ok. Meat was dry in the burger. I did like the fries and the pepper sauce that came to dip in.

Great location right by the water. friendly service and good food. We also had some really nice cocktails we enjoyed.

Visiting Wakefield for the weekend and stopped here with the family for dinner. Our usual restaurant is closed so we tried Le Hibou. We weren't disappointed! Lovely seating with a water view and service was very friendly. Hubby got the sushi bowl and he loved it. Was full of flavours. I had the fish and chips it was good. Oh yeah and we started with Nachos which was very good and generous toppings! It was a nice meal and we all enjoyed ..

I had been meaning to try this restaurant for a while. I finally took a chance and boy am I glad that I did. The Mediterranean Platter came recommended by the staff: It tastes just as delicious as it looks! The pita was nice and warm and complimented the hummus accentuated with notes of roasted chick peas, tomatoes, olives, etc. Nothing beats the patio view of the lake. Cherry on top: service was superb. The waitress was highly attentive to the clientele; all while doing it with a smile. I hope to return in the near future!

A delicious Boréale IPA paired with the first cheeseburger i've had in months, served on a snowy Sunday in January against the background of a day-long snowstorm. We didn't know what we were looking for, but this ended up being just the thing. We're staying in Val-Des-Monts, but Wakefield was recommended as a great spot with a small (confirmed - super small) downtown area and has some of the best restaurants in the area. Le Hibou was the one we chose after looking at all the options, and at just before 3pm in Sunday it also just so happened to be the only one serving lunch. Cold beer? Yes. They had three varieties of Boréale on tap - the IPA is excellent. Food? Definitely. We both had burgers - grass fed local beef for me and a veggie burger for the lady. I had some of hers, she had some of mine...both were awesome. The veggie burger came with a delicious Boston (butter) lettuce and poached pear salad, which is an unusual and amazing choice for salad since that type lettuce is generally expensive. I opted for the half and half on the side of my burger, which is half fries and half a side salad - surprisingly, also the butter lettuce salad. The fries were perfect (i'm convinced Canada is just really good at fries) and came with a paprika mayo that...isn't usually my thing at home but I totally go for it in Canada. The half and half is a perfect portion for those that don't want a gigantic plate of fries but wouldn't mind just a few, along with something healthier. More restaurants need to jump on the bandwagon with this. This was the perfect lunch for a cold snowy day, and I imagine it's just as good, if not better, in the summer.

Excellent, I highly recommend. Location, food, drinks, service, ambiance - all top notch,

I had the unfortunate opportunity to witness lousy service at its best here today. I ordered a steak well done and after a very lengthy wait, my steak finally arrived - rare. No problem, sent it back. And then I waited and waited some more. By now, my husband has finished his meal and I'm still waiting. The waiter never came by once after taking our order. There was no appearance or update, let alone an apology, however, we couldn't help but notice his praise-worthy performance of pretending not to see us. Hollywood beckons. Finally, out of sheer desperation, we thought we might have some success if we started flailing our arms. Nope - not even that could draw him over (I smell an Oscar) but somebody else did finally acknowledge us. When I finally received my food, I remarked that it took a long time, the waitress (maybe the manager) curtly said she'd take it off the bill and sped off. Nice, but I would rather have paid and avoided the shit show.

Good restaurant. Nice ambiance slow and mellow. If you want a place that looks over the lake friendly waiters and just a place to chill for a while this place has a good ceviche. Mine has a bit too much citrus in it but overhaul was good. Take your time service is slow and friendly.

This quaint rustic decorated restaurant, located near the water makes more than a memorable impression. The Le Hibou Sirloin Burger was served with a generous portion of delicious freshly crisped fries. The burger appeared humble and simple with its common toppings. The patty it's self was grilled to a perfect point where there was a paper thin line of pink in the middle. The burger was juicy and tasted like a classic from childhood. The generous portion of fries was obviously fresh out of the fryer, very crispy and golden. The Fish and Chips were very impressive. The light breading had a satisfying deep crunch and boasted a juicy center of perfectly cooked haddock. Served with classic tartar sauce, it was come of the best fried fish I've tasted. A generous portion of fresh french fries was served with the dish. Will certainly recommend to others and come back in the very future!

SO SO GOOD! Our waiter was so sweet and we had a great time. The muscles were amaaaazing, and nachos too.

Absolutely delicious brunch, my Benedicts were one of the best I've tried. Their terrace has a lovely view of the waterfront and it's definitely a cute spot to come for brunch with friends or family. The service was bit less than expected, we were sat down and brought water and menu but it took ages for someone to come and take our order. At the same time, people that came after us had their orders taken right away. Apparently one of the servers didn't speak French and that is why he tried avoiding our group (that spoke French) like plague. We finally had to ask him several times to come and take our orders. I'm not a language police, but I found it pretty disrespectful avoiding the clients just because you don't speak the language. Apart from that, the rest of the brunch was amazing. It's definitely worth a visit.

Came here for first time since last year. Wow. What a difference a year makes. Extremely slow and bad service. Fish and chips: frozen fish, decent, yet old, chips. After we ordered, waitress never came to the table until I asked her how long until our food would arrive. Food was edible. The best thing is the view. That's the only reason for 2 stars.

I waited veggie burger for 50 minuts. I asked for water, and It never arrived. Food Is ok but very Little portion.

Wakefield, Quebec. Le Hibou. Shrimp cocktail, salad of the day with fresh haddock and fish taco. The food was delicious!

Best place to dine out in Wakefield as the menu is creative, offers great variety, the food is alwAys yummy, the service consistent and almost familial. I always have a good time here. The music and decor also make for good atmosphere.

Sirloin Burger was delicious and enjoyed the salad. There was a bit of a wait to be seated but service was excellent. It's a great place to go on a Saturday afternoon.

We've been going to Le Hibou since August of 2010. This afternoon I asked for my eggs scrambled instead of poached for brunch. I always eat the same thing and the modification has always been made without fail. The waitress told me she would have to check to see if she could and ultimately said no. When I asked why they could no longer make it she said it had always been like that and they'd make one final exception. I pointed out she ordered it that way for me before, that I wasn't upset with her but that I didn't agree. I even said that I would order something else if the modification wasn't possible. The waitress said they'd make it for me but the manager said never again. The manager later came out and introduced herself. The first thing she said to me was that if wanted scrambled eggs in the future not to bother coming back. I told her that her approach to customer service was terrible, explained our long history with the establishment. She said she didn't care and that modifications would not be made again in the future. Her argument was that the pans for scrambled eggs were different and that they took longer to make which got in the way of "pumping out 400 orders a day". I said I wouldn't have minded waiting longer, at which point she stormed off and said loudly on the packed patio that we wouldn't have a bill to pay. Both my mother and I requested our bill when a different younger male waiter came to our table asking if we needed anything else in a clear attempt to have us leave the premises. We told him we wanted to pay our bills since we ate. The manager sent him back out and refused to provide us our bill. As a general manager of two busy medical offices, I would never behave like this towards customers and I certainly wouldn't use my employees to ask patrons to leave. This was an all around embarrassing, immature and absolutely terrible display of customer service. I've never seen anything like it. All is this for what - scrambled instead of poached eggs?

Went for dinner. My wife had veggie burger and I had the poke bowl. The view sitting outside is really nice.

Got seated, then, waited ten minutes during which time the two tables that arrived after us had their orders taken and still no one came to take our order and were no where near to even make eye contact. We got up and went down the street for a much more pleasant experience, i.e., we were seated, were served drinks and had our food orders taken. It was a bit busy as it was a nice day for the patio but an acknowledgement of our presence and that a server would be there to take our order would be nice. Seeing two tables who were seated after us have their orders taken just added insult to injury.

A group of us on a trip were in the area and looking for dinner so we ended up at Le Hibou in Wakefield. Located on the main drag of Wakefield right by the river, Hibou is a very nice place with a big front patio, but we ended up inside. The decor is eclectic and nicely done, we especially appreciated the linoleum dining tables from the 50s and 60s. Nice menu with something for everyone. Service was very good, especially as we were the last table of the night and never felt rushed. I ordered the Mussels and Frites. A nice portion of medium sized mussels came in a nice tomato broth; for my taste they could have used a bit more garlic, but that is a personal preference. The fries were a large portion of medium sized crispy potatoes served with aioli. Crispy and hot, the fries were excellent, the aioli was nice but lacked a bit of zip. Le Hibou is a good choice for a very nice meal after a busy day in the park.

This place not only has incredible views of the river but also has amazing food. Their Huevos Rancheros and fish and chips were top notch! Their wait staff were quick and also very friendly. I can't wait to go back again.

Le Hibou (The Owl) is a lovely café sitting in the center of the main street along the lake in downtown Wakefield, Quebec. It has a large outdoor deck where most choose to sit in nice weather like last weekend. There are umbrellas for shade on the hot sunny days, but if you choose to be outside, you will find yourself wishing for a spot of shade to shield you from the unforgiving sun, and for larger umbrellas. Our late lunch was a last minute decision after parking near the Wakefield Inn and walking down the road to Chemin Riverside. So happy with our choice, as the small repast we had was far better than we could have hoped for as we walked around town. My companion had the Veggie Burger on a Pita. She said it was the absolute best she had tasted, and committed to returning to Le Hibou just to have it again. My Huevos Rancheros also surprised me with its uniqueness and exquisite flavors. It certainly had a strong French influence, but the combination of Eggs on Tortilla, with Spicy Salsa, Chilies, Guacamole and Melted Cheese was really good. The small side salad with finely Shredded Beets was also excellent. The few pieces of Fresh Fruit offered a pleasant sweetness to the end of the meal. Aside from playing musical chairs with the sun, and changing tables to catch a break from its unrelenting burn, Le Hibou was a great find in a charming town geared for bikers, bicyclists, hikers, and romantic weekenders. Sit on the deck out of the sun, and enjoy the mountains, blue sky and beautiful waters.

Pretty meh bar fare. Slow and tasteless at lunch. Ok patio. Movies on a big screen. But generally ick. That sticky wood table feeling...

Had a wonderful light dinner and a couple of drinks after skiing in Gatineau Park for the day. The waitress was pleasant and friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed and casual. The decor is eclectic and funky with very cool touches like old church pews for bench seating and no two tables the same. We split a salad and the nachos and both were very nice. Overall a great place to spend a relaxing evening on a cold snowy night.

I will start this review by saying we were a party of 7 at lunch, and it was during the winter. That being said I have to say our experience did not match up to the reviews that exist here. The biggest issue was the wait time, we waited over an hour for food after being served. I knew something was up when we arrived and the waitress made a concerned face and said "oh boy", likely referring to the size of our group (which I didn't think would be an issue / shouldn't be an issue). The prices were definitely up there comparable to other restaurants with similar menu items, and one of our party who had the hamburger remarked that it wasn't anything to write home about and definitely not worth the price tag. Overall I'd like to give it a try in the summer and maybe go for the burger to see if I have the same opinion on it (as it did visually look good). Given our experience that day, 3 stars!

I ordered the burger and fries. The burger completely redeemed the two mediocre burgers I had previously in Ottawa. Oh my golly this burger was so good. It was juicy, luscious, of an obviously high quality meat (Hale Farm). The bun was soft and held everything together and the burger was perfectly dressed with arugula and I think some kind of tomato jam. The fries were handcut and tasted great although they weren't the crispest. They were served with a really yummy chipotle mayo on the side. The decor is eclectic and adorable. And the service was warm and friendly. Also, the drive was really easy and beautiful from Ottawa. Come here!

Loving this new spot I've been frequently a lot lately. Not only is the view incredible but the nachos are the best I've ever had and I'm not a nacho girl. Their secret is they smoke the tomatoes...so yummy! I also love their tofu dish (wish it was double the size) and I enjoy their dark and stormy. Try to get in Cameron's section if you can. Awesome server!

Came here with the kids. We had the burger, poutine, and fish taco, everything was amazing, and the kids had pizza and pierogies and of course couldn't finish everything so we tried those too.... I can NOT believe the pierogies are not on the regular menu as an appetizer! I'm a ukie, I hunt pierogies in Toronto every time we go out, I've been to every baba's shop on roncy, I've eaten them every day for 2 weeks in Ukraine.... Hibou's were the best pierogies I ever had in my life!! They're deep fried, but not in the usual disgusting way. Light crispy lace-like crust on the outside, pillowy soft perfectly subtle mashed potatoes inside, everything super fresh, perfect ratios, perfect texture.... Please PLEASE add this to your grown up menu as an appetizer! So many people NEED to eat your pierogies!!! Also, service was excellent, lots of good colouring books for the kids, nice welcoming decor. BEST PIEROGIES!!!!!

This is my second time visiting this restaurant and I was completely disappointed. Food was ok but the service was terrible. I picked this restaurant for a birthday supper and I would never return again. The restaurant wasn't even that busy but it took 25 minutes to even get our order taken. Once we received our food (which took forever as well) no one came to follow up on us. Once our plates were picked up and I asked for the bill, no one came to give us the bill. Another 20 minutes passed and I went into the restaurant to ask for the bill. It was an extremely negative experience and we spent most of our time waiting on incompetent staff.

Overpriced, overrated. Better food at cheaper places here like the village restaurant

Best Huevos Rancheros I've tasted in a long time. Right combination of beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and eggs on a corn tortilla!

A fun café. Tasty food. Interesting decor. Stop in for a drink or a snack if you are in the area. It's worth the trip

I've now been to Le Hibou three times, and it's been solid every single time. The location is beautiful, if you sit on the patio, you'll enjoy a great view of the water as well. Inside is nicely decorated and comfortable. The food is also quite tasty. I've had brunch every single time and all the meals are fantastic. Their brunch menu has shrunk a bit over the last few years, but what's available on it is all good.

I had takeout here last week, was looking forward to trying them out but unfortunately they screwed up my order! I ordered duck gumbo but was given a steak sandwich with fries (which I did not check until later, figuring it wasn't that busy to mix up orders!) Of course I was charged the higher price of the gumbo already. It also seemed that people did not realize they were open since it was so dark inside.

Such a great place!! Was in Ottawa for a business trip and a couple of co-workers who live in the area know this place and brought us here for dinner. Drinks...margaritas (delicious) and beer for a couple. Apps...nachos, sweet potato fries, calamari, and a special order poutine from down the street. All delicious. Dinner was a mix of fish dishes, salads, and burgers. All fresh, all yummy. Small little town with tons of charm...and there is a well down one of the roads...love well water! Don't miss out on this adorable place...mixed and matched furniture, art on the walls, patio out front, super cute!

Great breakfast with amazing views, had the eggs Benny, wife had the huevos rancheros and it was just as good. Nice little bakery next door for get some fresh bread and pastries.

Being from Ontario I will surely acknowledge that food in Quebec is way better....Le Hibou is a perfect example. We ordered the nachos and tacos. The Nachos had inhouse smoked salsa and some spicy jalepino...it was so good....The tacos had a french twist to it which truely made it stand out...The food wasnt pretentious or overly laded with chese, just nice....Good place overall, will surely visit again...

Eight of us recently stayed in Wakefield on a ski trip and ended up eating here 3 times, twice for dinner and once for lunch. This place is the perfect balance of casual/fun and foodie. The other places we tried in Wakefield were good too, but either more pricey or less foodie. Le Hibou doesn't take reservations but has a few places where a large group can sit. As for the food, favorites were the cod (my favorite!), burger, mussels and poutine (of course duh). Some portions, like the Persian kebab, are not huge but rich enough that you feel full. I won't touch tofu but the tofu fans in our group loved the tofu fries and my vegan friend was psyched with this place as there were enough dairy free options or things they could do to make stuff dairy free. The staff was great as well - friendly and prompt with service.

I came to Wakefield for a little day trip from Ottawa and stopped at Le Hibou for a quick lunch. The service was exceptional- so quick and so friendly. We ordered the nachos and the pork bao bun and both dishes were absolutely delicious. Sitting on the patio there was a lovely view of the Gatineau River. If I ever find myself in Wakefield again I will definitely be stopping at Le Hibou!

This is my favourite spot in Wakefield area. They have a good regular burger and a vegan burger which are our regular safe bets but the menu has also some other gems such as the risotto and the on going specials keep surprising us by their flavours and inventive touch. The decor is also charming with its ecclectic touch and in the summer the patio with the view of the river is perfect to wrap up a day in the area. Service is always good but may get a bit slow in busy times. It's a local place run by locals and even slightly longer waits in the busy summer days are enjoyable in the atmosphere of Le Hibou.

Out of town visitor to Wakefield. Came here initially on a whim but returned because the food was very tasty! Had the fish and chip with salad on the first trip. Fish was freshly fried and the salad (a mix of mint, feta, arugula, and watermelon) was amazing! Came back two days later for the burger with salad. We also tried the butter chicken poutine- a unique take on traditional poutine but delicious none the less!

As soon as I walked into Le Hibou I thought, if I lived closer, I'd come here all the time. Le Hibou has everything you could want in a restaurant: a warm, welcoming environment, fun and friendly staff, and wonderful food. In three visits over three days, I had the Persian Kabab (outstanding), chicken poutine (rich, tasty and didn't hit my stomach like a brick), English Sunday Dinner (comfort food extraordinaire) and the Sesame Tofu Fries (couldn't believe it was tofu!) All were out of this world. My only regret is that we had to leave before I could try every other item on the menu. Wonderful place.

was there on sunday morning. It was empty on the patio, the waitress told us to move to a smaller table right as we sat down, she then took a while to bring us coffee. We both ordered Eggs Benny, all the food on the plate was cold when we got it. the potatoes were deep fried, and hard. the food came fast, so I assumed that it was all premade and perhaps microwaved? The English muffin was hard as a rock and very thin. There was a tiny piece of meat under the egg. The benedict sauce tasted like margarine, I think it must have come out of a jar. The Lattes were also cold and came in a large bowl you have to use two hands to hold. over all service was terrible, non-accommodating and sarcastic. We had asked for a little bit of salmon on our eggs benedict and they weren't able to provide it because they said they were saving their ration for another dish, we were willing to pay extra. There was another table of cyclists, that obviously had a long ride to get to Wakefield and were denied to bring some pastries from the bakery that is attached to the restaurant Over priced for something that tastes like it came from a fast food restaurant. Hibou used to be good and had vegetarian options. Find the staff snobby and rude. the view of the lake is the best part.

Great food; tasty, fresh and good portion. Fairly priced and food came out fast. Restaurant is spacious and decorated nicely. Has a feeling as if you're at Grandma's house. Service was good. Washroom is small and very dated.

Nice location overlooking the water. Interesting decor. Unique. Good vegan choices. Barley risotto with killer kale chips. The bean and beet burger is tasty and comes with an amazing house salad.