Especially now that there's only one Arby's left in Ottawa (in an area we're never in), we try to…read morestop here on the way to Toronto instead of the regular pit stops that are always packed. It's right off the highway, so it's pretty convenient.
We got a double beef 'n cheddar sandwich meal with medium curly fries and a medium drink, a double beef 'n cheddar sandwich, two jalapeño roast beef sliders, and a container of extra cheese.
The beef 'n cheddars tasted as we expected, though I always thought there was more meat in them. They're supposed to be double the classic, but maybe I'm thinking of the half pound sandwich? Either way, I never find there to be enough cheese, hence the order of extra cheese on the side (because I also like to dip the curly fries in them). We also said yes to packets of horsey sauce and Arby's sauce to add. Super messy and not the classiest meal, but delicious nonetheless. Glad I had wetnaps in the car!
I panicked slightly when I didn't see curly fries on the menu, but rest assured they're still there. I was probably just too excited to read :) The fries were great and crispy, but I wish they filled it up just a bit more. I think I was just being greedy though, as there were definitely enough and it's been a long while since I've had them and wanted more.
Glad I asked for the extra cheese because I used it to dip the slider, too. I enjoy the onion bun more, so the regular bun for the slider seemed tougher, almost stale, and wasn't my favourite. The jalapeños were grilled and chopped, not super potent and added just a hint of spice. I couldn't taste the Swiss cheese at all, and I think it would be way better if they just had the same cheese sauce, like a mini beef 'n cheddar but with jalapeños.
They give you a cup to fill your own fountain drink, but there are no refills. There was no ice, unfortunately, but I filled it with Coke and just gave it to my husband for a little caffeine on the road, so I didn't mind the no ice haha! Once you're done filling it up, they give you a lid and straw.
The washroom was clean, though it says only one person at a time and someone else came in while I was in one of the stalls (there are only two, one accessible), so I just waited for them to leave before washing my hands since it's such a small space.
Service was great! Very friendly and I thought it was fast, but the cashier at the front apologized for the wait and I really only waited maybe five minutes.
Takeout and drive through only, no indoor dining and the seating area is closed off.
