Came here while in Ottawa after seeing all the great reviews and it definitely lived up to it…read more There was about a 15-minute wait, but it was worth it. I got the special--eggs Benedict with pineapple and ham--and it was honestly so good. The flavors worked really well together, a little sweet and savory, and everything was cooked perfectly. Overall a really great breakfast spot. I'd definitely come back!

Very small-town friendly neighbourhood atmosphere and fun diner-y options! I had an issue with my…read moremeal but it was quickly remedied and covered by the staff, who were all helpful and nice.

I popped in at Benny's specifically for a bowl of their soup. Their soups are absolutely top notch…read moreand hit the spot when you're craving something comforting on a cold day. They do have a beautiful menu of delicious offerings but that day was a very specific meal of soup for me. Will definitely be back for their mushrooms! The service was fantastic, and fast and it's got quite a bit of seating back there as well. It doesn't look like it would from the outside but it's quite spacious back there

Great spot right in the market that is casual, what upscale French cuisine and bistro items. They…read morehave a nice bakery in the French for those who just want a baked goods or fresh bread. The food is nicely curated with french flare Only downside is they are a bit overcommitted to the theme of French cuisine. For example, no cola or pepsi products because that is "not French". The coffee doesnt have anything but cows milk because oat milk is "not french". Just something to be aware of

Best CLAM CHOWDER ever! Very flavourful and so hot. Service was nice and fast, you come to the…read morecashier order what you like and they will give you a table. The thai chicken sandwich was very juicy and huge portion as well! Great to share between two peers. They sell their home made bread for quite cheap. They have a cafe station at the front on the go! The cafe has a rustic warehouse look and very spacious ceilings and seatings. Highly recommend coming here!

We saw this spot on the Food Channel awhile ago and we bookmarked it, as Canada was on our short…read morelist to visit. We drove from Quebec to Niagara and one day on the road this was the perfect pit stop for coffee and an early lunch. The lunch menu is not available until 10 and it did not say that on their website, fyi. We were lucky to arrive a few minutes before 10. We enjoyed a very healthy sized meal of a sandwich and soups. These are huge meals, and very delicious. The staff was friendly and the coffee was great! Don't pass this one by...

Solid breakfast spot. Easy access from the mall or from parking lot. Good service. Breakfast diner…read moreatmosphere. Solid food. Left with full stomachs.

I've been here several times with different group of friends over the course of the year and I…read morealways come back to allo mon coco because the service is good. The last time I was there, I tried their limit edition breakfast with pistachio toast.

This is a basic diner that is clearly a local fave. We found it on Yelp as we are visiting Ottawa…read morethis weekend. The food was done as requested (eggs were actually over easy). The staff are friendly, even tho they are kept busy on their feet! The place is busy and so it was loud but it was clean. Steps to get in tho if you have mobility device.

Showed up here on a Saturday mid-morning after visiting Crappy Tire and the place was busy, but…read morecertainly not at capacity as there was at least four 4-seater tables open and a couple of two seaters right in front of the door. No line-ups. We weren't keen on sitting by the door due to the draft coming in. We were told we had to wait for a two-seater because they didn't want us to take up a four seat table. We're like wtf??? I can see this if you the hot new restaurant in town and huge demand, but quite literally there was four 4-seat tables sitting empty and no line-up. In any event, we stayed, sitting in some two-seater jammed in the corner. And then we ordered a breakfast. I'm a Ozempic user, so I don't eat much - I was going to take an egg, a piece of bacon, and a couple of potatoes from my wife's plate. Oh - can't do that. There's a $2 "sharing charge". Like, wtf? I'm done with this place and their stupid policies. The food is typical diner fair that you can get any diner, nothing special here.

Earlier this month I went for the first time to the Elgin St Diner…read more They were featured on You Gotta Eat Here and my hubby dined here before years back The look and feel inside is of a classic diner They are open 24hrs and they are known for their tagline on their menu..we never close!! We went with them ordering breakfast for dinner that evening We both had the blueberry pancakes...my hubby getting a side of peameal bacon with his I really liked the pancakes Light and yummy A few were a bit overdone but it didn't take away from the taste Wished they would give a bit more syrup or maybe a small table bottle Service was prompt and friendly Really enjoyed the meal and definitely would come back again to try that club sandwich that looked really good on a few customer's plates

We went this evening to Elgin Street Diner while visiting Ottawa…read more They are located in downtown Ottawa near the museum The restaurant was featured previously on You Gotta Eat Here Inside the restaurant it has the feeling of an old school diner which is really cool They feature your typical standard diner fare but are known for their poutines which are included in their breakfast specials such as the Blue Plate Special and the Hangover Plate We had the pancakes for dinner tonight They were great Some were a bit overdone but super yummy I had the peameal bacon as a side for mine Service is super friendly there and make you feel comfortable in their Would definitely come again to eat here when visiting Ottawa

As a brunch enthusiast, I knew I had to try out Mazarine after reading the reviews. The place…read moreitself was a decent size with a few seating options, but as many mentioned before, be prepared for a wait. My sister and I came around 11:30am and put our names on the electronic waitlist. We're a party of 2 and was about 9th in line with an approximate wait time of 60 minutes. While waiting, we decided to walk to Chinatown to explore. I would say that 60 mins is common and expected for most brunch places in every city. I'm from Toronto and this is the same there. I was able to track the waitlist on my phone easily and started heading back when we were 4th in line. The menu is quite limited, but they had all of the classic brunch items available, plus Shashuka. I wasn't feeling too hungry by the time we sat down, so I opted for the mushroom and cheese omelet with an espresso salted honey latte on the side. My sister got the classic breakfast. The latte was quite on the bitter side, but I'm okay with that. The omelet was cheesy, delicious and didn't feel too heavy. The potatoes were crispy as well. I enjoyed my meal. Overall, a solid brunch spot.

One of the few brunch spots in Ottawa so it was absolutely packed on a Saturday. They have an…read moreonline waitlist system in place that gives you a text when your table is ready so we went and explored a bit of the city while waiting for a table. The shop is really cute, bright, and feels like a mom and pops kind of place. They have a small selection of brunch offerings but a rather expansive drink menu, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Got the Classic Breakfast (15), which is your typical toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, potato brunch. Everything was just decent. It's a lot of food and I definitely felt I got my money's worth portion wise. Great atmosphere but be ready for a long waittime!

Tried this spot for the first time since it's conveniently in the same plaza as GoodLife…read more Food was pretty average overall, nothing that really stood out. The steak came out undercooked, but they fixed it quickly so no issues there. Service was fairly attentive throughout. Everything was fine, just nothing that really wow'd me or makes me go out of my way to come back.

The service here is great, the place is usually busy and a bit noisy sometimes but that's to be…read moreexpected in a diner. The food here has all been pretty great, if a bit pricey. I've tried a few of the pancakes and I do admit they're insanely sweet. I generally just steal a bite or two of my partner's. the south hash steak bowl is my favourite, but I always order it less cooked than how I want my steak because if I order a medium rare I'm usually getting it medium well. But beyond that, they're great with modifications and allergies. Definitely a pricier breakfast place, but their menu has something for just about everyone