TLDR: Old school-esque diner that serves breakfast and lunch. Typical diner fare. Quick and good…read morefor what it is. My husband and I were in the area on a Saturday morning. Truth be told, we initially went to a different diner that serves their entire breakfast, lunch and dinner menu all day. My husband likes getting breakfast at restaurants, I do not, so I had my heart set on a Hot Chicken Sandwich with fries, yep at 9 in the morning! Haha. However, that diner was too busy, so we headed over to Steele's. I was initially thrilled to see they also had Hot Chicken Sandwiches on the menu, but unfortunately, their deep fryer was not ready yet, so they were only serving breakfast :( My husband got the Combination Breakfast ($10.95) which came with 2 eggs (he got them over easy), 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, a slice of ham, home fries, toast and coffee. I got a Western Sandwich ($7.95). I was asked what I wanted in the Western so I choose ham, peppers and cheese. I got it on brown bread. It was good, but the thing with breakfast, is unless it's Eggs Benedict, or souffle pancakes, I feel it's something I can easily make myself at home (Hollandaise sauce is difficult for me, haha). When I go to restaurants, I want something I can't easily make at home, this is why I'm not a breakfast restaurant goer (well, unless they deep-fry their home fries, because I don't deep-fry at home, lol). Anyway, my husband enjoyed his breakfast. I did notice that they cut their sausages in half lengthwise, which means more cooking surface and they get crispier, which is awesome! I had some of his home fries, they were nicely seasoned. Our server was the owner's daughter (when I asked if they were serving lunch menu items, she said she had to ask her dad). She was very pleasant and we got our food quickly. The atmosphere is old school diner-like. No frills, very utilitarian. Prices are good for these days. The most expensive thing on the menu is less than $15. I saw they had a sign that Sunday is customer appreciation day and for a limited time (not sure until when) everything on their menu is $8.95 all day. I will need to return on a Sunday, after 11:30am to get that Hot Chicken Sandwich ;) Free parking available in the strip mall parking lot that it shares with other businesses. (89)

Excellent food, friendly service, generous portions and prices are very reasonable. It's a small…read morediner-like, family-owned restaurant with basic decor - nothing fancy but the food amazing!! My husband ordered the bacon cheese dog with fries, I had a Club Sandwich and our friends ordered bacon and eggs from the breakfast menu. This will be our new go-to place, for sure!

TL;DR/The Short Version: Great sandwich shop in an…read moreindustrial park. Lots of toppings to choose from as well as different breads. The Long Version: I love food places tucked away in industrial parks. So when I had a medical appointment in an industrial part of town, I looked up all the eateries nearby and Shorty's popped up. I picked up 2 sandwiches. They were $8.41 each and were huge. I ate half of each and saved the rest for later. The first sandwich was a grilled chicken sandwich and the second sandwich was a build your own 3 meats sandwich. I chose ham, turkey and roast beef. I got havarti as the cheese. For the grilled chicken sandwich, I got double smoked cheddar as the cheese. I got both sandwiches on the cheese and jalapeno bread and got the same toppings on both: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, spicy eggplant, crispy onions and crispy jalapenos. I didn't get any sauce/dressing on the sandwiches because I don't like wet sandwiches. Both sandwiches were delicious. I loved all the different toppings and the crispy onions and jalapenos gave it that extra crunch. I'm all about textures so I really enjoyed the contrasts. Service was efficient. There are seats to dine in if you wish to, but it's more a takeout joint. Free parking available in the industrial strip mall. There are even picnic tables in the parking lot. Review #106 (2025)

Always a great experience here. A great sandwich at a great price. Courtney always remembers my…read morename, as well as all the regular faces that step through the door. I decided to stay and eat on this visit. The few seats offered inside are comfortable, plus there are picnic tables outside if you want to enjoy the weather. Prices charged here are roughly the same as Subway. Do yourself a favor and come to Shorty's instead!

Been buying sandwiches here for 20+ years, this place is an institution…read more Get: Number 17 with everything and eggplant, Dijon mustard. Please.

This sandwich is literally the reason I downloaded this app…read more I've just spent the whole winter in Quebec and am now hitchhiking across Canada and decided to stay in Ottawa a few days. I booked 4 nights at the Saintlo jail hostel and when I came downstairs after a rejuvenating nap I saw that they had a list of recommendations sitting amongst a pile of other plastic sheets. Dirienzo's - the best ITALIAN SANDWICH in the city. I'm not really an Italian sandwich sort of person normally, maybe it was contributed by the burgeoning like for cured meats that I was acquiring after eating dried salami as my only source of food for the past week or so -- but who's going to pass up the chance to try the BEST of anything? I got there after taking 2 buses and was starting to become a bit concerned. I had $40 in my account and was hitchhiking across the country -- after all it was labelled the BEST in the city and that would normally come with a hefty price tag. When I first opened the door I instantly got greeted by the guy behind the counter, which made me feel welcomed and at ease. I looked up to view the selection of sandwiches that they had on offer and potentially the cheaper ones. I was surprised to see the sign that said $10 for ANY SANDWICH!! #booyah I was finding it hard to decide on which of the sandwiches to get since they all looked so appetising, but decided on number 16. The sandwich was massive for the price that it was. The bread was a perfect mix between durable so that it wouldn't fall apart in your hands, but soft enough that it was enjoyable, with the amount of bread contemplating he rest of the fillings just the right amount. I was pretty overwhelmed to be honest with how good it was. All of the ingredients including the lettuce (which I've found is usually the first thing places will skimp out on) were extremely fresh. I put in my coworker groupchat: "Anyone coming over across Canada after the season has to make a stop in Ottawa if they aren't already just to try one of these." Accompanied by a photo of my eyes watering with glee. My Nonna is always telling me how I need to learn Italian to be more connected to our culture and I've always just kindof brushed it off since I haven't needed to use it and we don't speak it much at home, but this has made me so proud to be Italian. As I continued to eat the sandwich sitting on a bench looking towards the city and the people playing basketball in the park, I found myself contemplating staying in Canada and raising my kids here in Ottawa so that they get to experience it themselves on a warm summer afternoon after picking them up from school. GO TO DI RIENZO'S 99999/10

I hit up Roberto's Corner probably four times a week, and it's honestly because their sandwiches…read moreare gas every single time. The portions are huge, the bread is always fresh, and they stack the toppings like they actually care about feeding you. The staff is chill, quick, and they always get the order right. No matter what I grab -- cold cut, chicken, whatever -- it always slaps. You can't beat the value and consistency. If you want a legit fire sandwich with real portions and zero disappointment, this is absolutely the spot. Five stars, easy.

Easily one of the best sandwich shops in the city. My go to is usually the chorizo! Highly…read morerecommend it.

Absolutely brilliant food created by gracious people. This place is the definition of how FANTASTIC…read morefood is found in "hole in the wall" establishments. You haven't had a sandwich until you've eaten here! Bonus points for having a fully halal menu!

Great quality, portion size, price, friendly staff, quick service and it was all delicious…read more We tried Glovers junkyard Maddy's special Mad girls gobbler Butterscotch butter tarts and two types of cannoli's Maddy's special was my favourite of the three but all were fresh tasting and delicious. Highly recommend

Frank's, located in a shopping plaza was really busy when we went in on a Sunday early afternoon…read more But no complaints since it was our first time we needed the time to read the menu & the line went pretty fast. I ended up ordering the #19 because it was a mix of pizza & a sub, it came with pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and green olives also I added chicken. Things I did like: the ingredients were fresh, the bread was soft, there were equal parts of toppings & meat. Things I didn't like so much: I thought the sandwich would be hot or toasted similar to a pizza, also it was a little dry needed either more marinara or ranch or something to make it less hard to swallow. I also ordered a blueberry danish & a lemon tart pastry. I ate the danish so fast I didn't even get to take a pic it was so good. However, I did not like the lemon tart the filling tasted like the grocery store canned pie filling.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Really friendly and engaging owner…read more However, I found the food just ok. The Long Version: I love checking out eateries located inside office or medical buildings. Many times they are just ok, but once in a while I'll find a hidden gem. I had a medical appointment across the street, so afterwards I popped into Coffee 'n Crust to grab a bite to eat. I got a steak and cheese sandwich $12.99 and a carrot muffin $2.49. I spoke to Pete, the owner, for a bit while his wife prepared my sandwich. Pete is very friendly and engaging and also has a great sense of humour. Their primary business is as a meat supplier. They moved into the space because of the large freezer. That was summer of 2024. Since they are on the ground floor of an office building, they had workers coming in and asking if they sold coffee, which they initially didn't since they only sold meat. So in October 2024 they decided to open up the restaurant to sell coffee and some food. I did like that Pete asked me if I wanted spicy mayo or regular mayo on my sandwich, so I had the opportunity to request no mayo. He also checked if I wanted the bread buttered, which I didn't. I don't like my sandwiches wet/saucy nor greasy, so I'm glad he asked. The steak and cheese sandwich had steak and cheese and onions. It was ok, but I think some mushrooms and green peppers would have livened it up. Although I eat meat, I don't like gamey or strong tasting or smelling meat. I found the meat too gamey for my liking. I did enjoy the generous amount of cheese in my sandwich though. The carrot muffin was a good size and adequately moist. I wasn't wowed by it, but it wasn't bad. There are some tables to eat in but it's mostly a takeout place. They are relatively new to the restaurant game, so I'm hoping their menu and food will evolve. I'd love to see more sandwich toppings offered. Maybe I just ordered the wrong sandwich, but I like more vegetables in my sandwich than just onions. The space used to be another restaurant called Toss 'n Grill before Pete and his wife took over the location. Parking in the building parking lot is paid parking but you can park for an hour for free with any purchase. Review #114 (2025)