Reliable Oshawa House Cafe, initially opened as a popular food business by several names throughout the years, began operating again by its current name in 2019. Ravi Khanna and Bill Khanna, the property owners, took it back and reopened it after a short renovation. They have been pillars of the community since they started the company in 2004, and their efforts have breathed new life and community spirit into the cafe. Today, Oshawa House Cafe has a wide range of menu options, including coffee and snacks for the whole family. Construction and History of the House (1838) In or around 1838, someone built the Oshawa house in an Italianate style. In 1844, the inn was considered to be one of the finest taverns between Toronto and Kingston. At first, it seemed to be a simple house, but it was later discovered that it served several purposes. On the second story of the section with two stories adjacent to Centre Street, there was a large meeting room. The room served as a meeting space for many local groups and also as a venue for public speeches. Another notable mention is the history of the Manchester of Canada, published in 1898. The report indicated that the Oshawa house hotel had around 40 rooms that had been well furnished and lit with electricity. During this time, one would rent a room for one dollar, but special rates could be obtained when renting for a week. Due to the increase in the number of guests visiting the place, the owner decided to rent out the rooms at a fair price to avoid any complains (Oshawa House Cafe, 2020). The building was also firefighting at that time due to many guests visiting the place. Oshawa is considered the greatest firefighting zone in the world. Moving from 1920, the Oshawa House had been turned into apartments, and stores were located at the street’s
The guest feedback is overwhelmingly positive, focusing on the cafe's comfortable and friendly atmosphere and helpful and welcoming staff. Many patrons have highlighted the food quality and enjoyed the extensive food options, and pastries. Several also commended the cafe's promotions, such as free coffees and trivia games. The venue can be very welcoming and homey, thanks to the monthly activities. A customer cited the management's continuous improvements. The only short review mentioned that their cream had an unusual taste. Overall, customer reviews praised Cafe Oshawa House and rated the staff a thumbs up. This makes it a must-visit venue for anyone in downtown Oshawa seeking a great meal and drink.
