Hot or iced
Handcrafted latte
Carefully pulled espresso with silky steamed milk and latte art.
Coffee · Treats · Sandwiches
Carp's neighbourhood café.
Made-from-scratch food, serious coffee, and a warm welcome—just minutes from the Diefenbunker.
- Fresh daily
- Gluten-free friendly
- Cyclist-friendly
Open daily8 AM–3 PM
Your neighbourhood hub in the heart of Carp
613-839-3990415 Donald B. Munro Dr
Meet Sara
Made from scratch, fresh every day.
Sara is the hands and heart behind Skylark Café, bringing care, warmth and a love of fresh food to the counter every day.
From scones and muffins to sandwiches and café treats, Sara makes everything from scratch each day so guests can enjoy food that is genuinely fresh. Her approach is simple: use good ingredients, make every item with care, and welcome everyone like a neighbour.
FreshMade daily
LocalProudly in Carp
WarmCome as you are
Meet the Skylark
Great coffee. Good vibes.
Our cheerful blue bird carries the spirit of the café: bright, welcoming and always ready with a fresh cup and something made from scratch.
See what's freshMade at Skylark
See what's waiting at the café.
Explore the real Skylark favourites from the café's counter and kitchen. Swipe or scroll through the collection.
Coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso finished with velvety steamed milk and a generous cap of foam.
Cold drinks
Iced latte
Smooth espresso and cold milk poured over ice.
Coffee
Americano
Espresso lengthened with hot water for a clean, full coffee.
Coffee
Flat white
Espresso and finely textured milk with a smooth, balanced finish.
Coffee
Cortado
A compact espresso drink softened with warm milk.
Coffee
Double espresso
Two concentrated shots topped with a rich crema.
Coffee
Drip coffee
Freshly brewed coffee, ready for an easy everyday cup.
Hot drinks
Hot chocolate
A warm, chocolatey café classic.
Hot or iced
Chai latte
Spiced chai blended with creamy steamed milk.
Cold drinks
Iced Americano
Espresso and cold water served over ice.
Cold drinks
Iced chai latte
Spiced chai and cold milk poured over ice.
Tea
Loose-leaf tea
A warming pot selected from Skylark's tea collection.
Fresh from Sara's kitchen
Mixed-berry scone
A tender, golden café favourite packed with bright berries.
Baked fresh
Raspberry white-chocolate scone
A buttery scone with tart raspberry and sweet white chocolate.
Baked fresh
Blueberry muffin
A soft, golden muffin filled with blueberries.
Café treats
Basque cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake with a deeply caramelized top.
Café treats
Biscoff rocky road
A rich, crunchy café bar with Biscoff flavour.
Cake
Carrot cake
A warmly spiced cake finished with creamy frosting.
Cake
Chocolate cake
A rich chocolate layer cake for an indulgent coffee break.
Café treats
Cornflake brownie
A fudgy brownie topped with a golden, crunchy layer.
Café treats
Date square
A soft date filling between golden oat layers.
Quick bite
Energy ball
A satisfying oat, chocolate and nut café snack.
Café treats
Haystack
A chocolatey coconut cluster made for coffee breaks.
Café treats
Hello Dolly
A layered bar with chocolate, coconut and a golden crumb.
Café treats
Nanaimo bar
The Canadian classic with a chocolate top and creamy centre.
Gluten-free
Gluten-free oatmeal cookie
A generous oatmeal cookie with a soft, chewy centre.
Café treats
Peanut butter cup
Creamy peanut butter wrapped in a chocolate shell.
Café treats
S'mores bar
A campfire-inspired bar with chocolate and marshmallow.
Seasonal
Seasonal cookie
A rotating house cookie made to match the season.
Pre-order
Custom cake
Celebration cakes made to order—ask the café about options.
Lunch favourite
Chicken salad sandwich
Homemade chicken salad, crunchy greens, tomato and mayo on a baps bun.
Lunch
BLT
Bacon, crunchy greens, tomato and mayo on a baps bun.
All-day breakfast
Egg & cheese sandwich
Egg, cheese, crunchy greens, mayo and red chili jelly on a baps bun.
All-day breakfast
Egg, cheese & bacon sandwich
The all-day breakfast sandwich finished with crisp bacon.
Hot sandwich
Grilled cheese with bacon
Golden grilled bread filled with melted cheese and bacon.
Lunch favourite
Skylark steak sandwich
Steak slices, crunchy greens, tomato and mayo on a baps bun.
Daily selection
Soup
A warm café bowl—ask what Sara has made today.
Sandwich extra
Chips
Add a crunchy side to any sandwich.
Drink extras
Flavoured syrups
Add your favourite flavour to a hot or iced café drink.
Retail coffee
Coffee beans · 1 kg
Bring the Skylark coffee experience home.
$14.99 · No tax
Coffee beans · 250 g
A smaller bag of café-quality coffee for home.
$15.99 · No tax
Decaf coffee beans · 250 g
Full café flavour without the caffeine.
$2.25
Fuze iced tea
A chilled bottled tea for an easy grab-and-go drink.
$3.50
Gatorade
A cold hydration option for cyclists and visitors on the go.
$2.00
Eska water
Chilled bottled water for the road or the café table.
$2.25
Cola
A chilled can for a familiar grab-and-go refreshment.
Sandwiches6 items
Sandwiches
Sandwich extras
Treats18 items
Scones & baking
Cakes, bars & café treats
Coffee drinks11 items
Coffee & hot drinks
Teas8 items
Tea · all $4.00
Iced drinks6 items
Iced coffee & tea
Flavoured iced latte
Cold bottled & canned drinks4 items
Cold bottled & canned drinks
Coffee beans2 items
Coffee beans · no tax
New souvenir collection
Take a little piece of Carp home.
Explore The World of Skylark—collectible cards featuring our blue bird, village landmarks and café stories, designed exclusively for Carp.
Available at Skylark Café · 5 × 7 cards
The World of Skylark
Mona Skylark
The smile before coffee
The World of Skylark
Meet Me in Carp
A walk through the village
The World of Skylark
Napoleon Skylark
Conquered Europe. Needed espresso.
The World of Skylark
Diefenbunker Skylark
Even secret missions need coffee
The World of Skylark
Carp Fair Traditions
Family traditions take flight
The World of Skylark
Skylark Scarecrow
A country coffee companion
The World of Skylark
Happy Birthday
A joyful card from Carp
The World of Skylark
Get Well Soon
A warm wish from Skylark
The World of Skylark
Happy Mother’s Day
A card made with warmth
The World of Skylark
A Degree Well Brewed
Celebrate a proud graduate
Swipe or scroll to explore all 10 cards
A stop made for the ride
Cyclists are always welcome.
Skylark is a favourite meeting point and refuelling stop on Carp's cycling routes—an easy place to pause for a fresh coffee, a sandwich and something sweet.
Ride to SkylarkHere for your day
A better stop in Carp.
Easy, welcoming service whether you are starting the morning, visiting the village, or halfway through a long ride.
Gluten-free friendly
Thoughtful gluten-free choices are available. Please ask the café about current options and allergy needs.
Cyclist-friendly
Cyclists receive 10% off—a welcoming place to refill, refuel and get back on the road.
Dine in or take out
Stay for the neighbourhood atmosphere or take fresh coffee and food along for the day.
Patio seating
Enjoy your coffee outside when the Carp weather is on our side.
Guest feedback
Kind words travel fast.
We are proud to be the kind of place people remember—and recommend after the ride home.
Read more reviews★★★★★
“We stopped just before closing and still received such a warm welcome.”
★★★★★
“The scones were delicious—fresh, generous, and absolutely worth the stop.”
★★★★★
“A perfect café stop during a ride through Carp, with great coffee and friendly service.”
Guest feedback has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Visit us
Your table is waiting.
Find us in the heart of Carp, only minutes from the Diefenbunker and directly on the path of a good day out.
Address415 Donald B. Munro Dr
Carp, Ottawa, Ontario
Hours
Monday–Sunday
8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Open daily · See you in Carp