This place is in a strip mall (near Food Basics) so there's plenty of parking. I ordered the eggs, bacon and French toast combo with a side of fresh fruit. It was exactly what I was craving and it definitely hit the spot. The French toast had a bit of a golden crunch to it which was amazing. The fresh squeezed orange juice was delicious and so refreshing. I waited about 15 minutes to be seated and 30 minutes for my food. Waiter finally offered to top up my coffee after 25 minutes of waiting. And when my food came out, it was wrong and I had to send it back :( So to sum it up, they have a great breakfast menu but don't come here if you're in a rush. read more

Tutti Frutti - Eggs, bacon, and blueberry French toast with fresh fruit. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nepean, Ontario

This is our first visit and our meal was delicious! The crepes were flavourful and the hash browns were crispy and scrumptious. We arrived on a Monday morning around 9 and we were seated immediately. The restaurant was quite empty with only 4 tables in use. The server was friendly and checked in on us regularly. We will be back to try another breakfast! read more

Tutti Frutti - Strawberry chocolate crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nepean, Ontario

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Another great breakfast here. This time I decided to go with the spinach and cheddar crepe, which came with home fries and a couple pieces of fruit. Crepe was really nicely done, and the home fries were perfect, and seasoned well. They weren't stingy with the home fries either, which I appreciate! Service is always top notch here. I usually come here to meet up with girlfriends with our little ones, and we usually stay for a couple of hours and never feel rushed. Our waitress was also pretty darn awesome! The only downside is the coffee, it's a little weak in my opinion, and it was just meh. I'll have to remember that for next time and just stick with a tea or water. The cost of the breakfast here can get a tad expensive. The crepe dish and a coffee cost just under 18 bucks, but it was good. I don't go out for breakfast too often, but this is a spot that I will always return to for those girl get togethers. read more

My husband and I brought our 5 and 8 year old here to dine on a Sunday morning, and boy was it ever busy. They sat us almost instantly which was nice. It looked as if there were many staff members on the floor but only 1 that was actually working. She took orders, she brought out drinks, and food while the others just stood around twirling their hair. The poor server was running around like a chicken with its head cut off. We waited nearly 40 minutes for our food to come out. Everything appeared nicely presented except when we went to eat it, it wasn't as nice as it appeared. The poached eggs and Benedict sauce must have been sitting there for so long that it had soaked through the English muffin and was disgustingly soggy when we cut into it. The hash browns were undercooked that it was pretty much raw. We were definitely disappointed. While we were dining the table of 2 next to us was literally waiting on menus for 20 minutes before they had to say something to the manager. The manager comes over, asks what's wrong, looks around at all the employees standing around but had the nerve to of course call on the 1 server (chicken without the head) while she was cleaning a table and waiting on another table to pay their bill - to tell her, "get these people a menu, they've been waiting" and the server responds, "I can't right now as I am behind on 3 other tables doing everything by myself, they'll have to wait" it was only then did the manager finally go over to other women standing around twirling their hair to have them come over to help the table next to us. We will never be going back as this business appears to be very poorly managed, understaffed and evidently don't care too much about their customers or the quality of their dishes when they are served. read more

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Although the food was amazing, the service was absolutely terrible. I'm not sure what happened because it started off great getting us water and coming back for our orders but from then on, it took us an hour and 45 minutes to get our food, (15 mins to eat without being checked on), get our plates taken back, and get our bills. One plate had a hair on it and the waitress still kept it on the bill when nothing was eaten from the plate. Not sure what was happening, I realize there were other customers but for this type of customer service, I expected a line out the door. Again, amazing food but absolutely terrible service. read more

Tutti Frutti - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nepean, Ontario

I like Tutti Frutti better than Cora's only because it feels like their menu has more unique items than other breakfast places. Previously I had the Raspberry Toasts and this time around I had the Crispy Strawberry Sandwich. My expectations were low, I'm not sure why, it seemed very basic on the menu but I wanted to try something new/different. I was pleasantly surprised! It seemed simple on it own on the plate but the bread was actually crispy!! Not too much nor too little, it had a really good texture. In between the bread was a cream cheese whip, it was sooo good and not too cheesy and perfect texture. It went well with the strawberries as well and the syrup I added on top. I was full and satisfied at the end of the meal. My only disappointment is that coffee isn't included in their breakfast prices... I don't understand why, that seems odd. Otherwise, the service was good. Our waitress said she was new but she was great and came to refill coffees twice and check on us. The food came quickly. The restaurant wasn't too busy so it was nice that it wasn't too loud and the ambience is definitely more "homey" than other breakfast places. I'll definitely come back! read more

Tutti Frutti - Crispy strawberry sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nepean, Ontario

ok, decided to try Tutti Fruiti for breakfast in Ottawa just off Clyde and Merivale. I went to one in Montreal and it was on a Cora's level of breakfast with the "fancy" fruit :) i ordered eggs benny and my girlfriend had blue berry crepes, service was fast (restaurant was quiet), food was out quickly - the hollandaise sauce was very nice, good consistancy, and not too heavy, poached eggs were perfect - the fruit was fairly fresh but looked like it was cute early in the morning and starting to dry out abit. The crepes were good but same fruit issue, overall i liked - but oddly the decor was the thing for us.....not too bright and cheery for a breakfast place, dark wood etc. as opposed to Coras bright colours and all the fun cartoons animals etc all over the walls. read more

Tutti Frutti - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nepean, Ontario

Honestly wasn't expecting much. but man the service was horrible, having to wait nearly 15 minutes to order a coffee on a near empty restaurant and then another 10 to just to order our server seemed new to his job, sitting on the job and going to the back to take breaks. The food was sub par, pancakes felt tough and chewy and the eggs benedict were small and the hashbrowns were super oily. The menu could also use a bit of help too as we really didn't know what some of the items were in the menu. I only hope that restaurant improves on these issues to make it a more enjoyable experience for others read more

Was looking for a place to brunch with some friends while visiting Ottawa and chose this place because we liked the name. Turns out not only do they have a fun name but they also had super fun and friendly staff as well as great menu options! We all tried something different and I personally think the breakfast poutine was a great option. Would definitely go again some day! read more

I was here for the first time, I can see why it is compared to Cora's. I ordered the Blue Velvet breakfast, I did not like the blueberries in the pancakes but that is personal taste I don't like blueberries in food. Overall it was a nice place for breakfast. read more

Tutti Frutti - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nepean, Ontario

Took 1 h 15 min to get food eggs and toast. I don't eat meat so I asked to substitute an egg and they charged me for it. Crepe was hard and overcooked read more

We will miss going here as the service has slipped over the past year. No server checking on coffee or asking how the meal is, or updates on the long wait for your order to come. Seeing other tables seated, served, refilled and checked out before our plates have even come is frustrating - having no server contact or drinks refilled is insulting. Waited an hour for two plain breakfasts, and this was after 1 p.m. so not during primetime for breakfast. This happened the last visit too, so we will find somewhere else. If you don't mind a super long wait, the food is good! We will miss it mostly for the decor - has a nice clean look and feel inside. If you ever get good servers and a quicker kitchen, let us know. read more

Really good, only complaint is that there is not turkey option for bacon and sausage....Please take this into consideration

I am sure that Tutti Frutti will always be compared to Cora's. Cora's was in the Ottawa area first and therefore is better known, both restaurants serve breakfast and lunch and both restaurants try to present the same family-friendly atmosphere. Whatever the relationship between the restaurants may be, our experience at Tutti Frutti was much different. We were not rushed. Although we go to brunch early in the morning, we have always been rushed at Cora's. It's Sunday. It's early. We're still waking up. It's not the time to be rushed. Rushed people become cranky people. The restaurant's decor struck me. The walls were painted a warm yellow and the furniture is dark wooden brown. The minimal decorations on the wall gave a Mom and Pop/country feel. It was not kitschy and tacky and overwhelming. It was calm and welcoming. The service was excellent. Jayme seemed genuinely friendly and offered advice on the menu when needed (instead of the "I don't know. It depends on what you like" that we always hear). I am glad that I ordered the Camembert Cheese and Mushrooms Eggs Benedict. The eggs were poached to perfection and the Hollandaise sauce/cheese/mushroom combination was pleasing. My only complaint (if you would call it a complaint) was that there was too much food on the plate. I could not finish the potatoes and the fresh fruit...Oh the fruit! There were two servings with strawberries, oranges, mellon, pink grapefruit and apple pieces. It is as though the chef knew just how much I love fruit. It was an excellent midday snack. If you are used to eating cheaper (cost-wise) Mom and Pop breakfasts, Tutti Frutti is expensive. However, if you are hungry, you will appreciate the amount of food that you get for the price. Also, instead of just eating greasy, you wil get 1-2 fruit servings in many platters. If you want less expensive food, they do have cheaper options (like eggs and bacon, just pancakes, etc). We will be returning. read more

Tutti Fruiti was pretty good. I am a fan. Tried it for breakfast. It is just off Clyde and Merivale. It is a little bit like Cora's but I felt like it had a little bit more of homier feel to it, quaint, warm and welcoming. I liked it better than Cora's and much much better than Denny's. The service was very good and so was the food. The menu was plentiful and the prices reasonable. The coffee was also very good and our waitress ensured that our cups were always full. Overall I would recommend to a friend and go back for another breakfast. read more

I went in today on a Monday with my parents and it was quite busy. I have never in my life left a restaurant after placing my order. I can't comment on the food because we didn't actually get it. We placed our order and waited over 40 minutes then asked the waitress about the order and why it was taking so long. She didn't bother to stop and acknowledge us properly. She called across the room "what can I do for you? We only have one cook and a full restaurant." We waited a bit longer and decided to leave - waiting an hour is unacceptable especially when the service is completely disrespectful. My parents are visiting Ottawa and I am embarrassed for the treatment they received. It was really uncalled for. If you read any of my reviews you will know that service is very important for me. I don't ask for much, I know how much pressure it is. But really take a second to apologize kindly or explain, everyone would be happier for it. It's part of your job afterall. read more

The portions are great for the price that you pay, and the taste is just right! Straight up breakfast food, nothing fancy. The place has a warm atmosphere, is really clean, and the service is fast and friendly! I'm only giving 4 stars because the bill was given to us when we were still eating - which made us feel like we we needed to finish up right away - but that could just be the nature of their service. My friend also found a piece of hair in her food.(I got the Chocolate Chip Crepe combo for reference). read more

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My wife, son and I ate at Tutti Frutti this past weekend, and while the food was okay, I found it to be extremely expensive: $60 for three people including tax and tip...ouch! It all starts to add up especially when they charge extra for onions in the home fries...seriously, a buck for onions? All home fries should have onions in them by default. I guess I'm used to my small-town diner breakfasts that cost around 5 bucks a plate. The food here was fine, but the price ruined the whole experience. We won't be back. read more

I usually visit the Tutti Frutti on Rideau but I found out that location is closed down- bummer :( This was the next closest location to where I was staying so I took my family here for breakfast. The interior was a little run-down or outdated looking compared to the Rideau location. However, the food was great as usual. I order their asparagus and swiss eggs benedict which is about $13. Very yummy. The service was quite slow- maybe they were understaffed. read more

Ordered a 30 dollar sandwich that arrived soaking wet . The restaurant goes under the name of Snax. Absolutely zero customer support.

I have been back a few times and my opinion has changed completely. I don't know what happened but everything good has fallen into place. Even their coffee is better than it was. Staff are fast and pleasant and they have quite an extensive menu. Since we've moved this is now a go-to place for breakfast. I don't usually change my opinion but I am willing to do so when I'm wrong. read more

Amazing food, amazing service. We just went in for some fun morning mimosas, since this outstanding restaurant has bottomless mimosas which they need to advertise more. Our waiter was Imran, he was the best waiter we could possible ask for, gave everyone good vibes at the table and happily encouraged us on our Sunday drunksay shenanigans. 5/5 star service, we love you Imran. Only possible suggestion for restaurant is to get full sized blinds bc we were sweating our butts off and rosacea was flarin. read more

Bagel with a slab of room temp cream cheese was a disappointment. Bagel was dry and cold and almost like eating a soft bun rather than classic bagels many prefer (Montreal or new York style). Waiter was friendly - food was so-so. read more

There used to be a "Cora's" around the cornah for breakfast. It's obvious that Tutti Fruitti is trying to recreate that same menu and feel. Unfortunately, they miss the mark. I've been here twice, as my in-laws live close by, but I won't head back. The place didn't seem clean, nor welcoming. It was actually chilly -- most of us put our coats back on due to the temperature. Service was very slow; the kids were close to crying by the time the food came. (And if you serve the adults before you serve the kids, you're just asking for trouble.) My kids did enjoy their bacon and pancakes, once they arrived, but my eggs were cold, the butter on my toast was a big cold chunk, and the potatoes were forgettable. Even though there weren't many customers, the waitress seemed to think dealing with us was a huge inconvenience to her. The coffee fairy only appeared once or twice - a huge miss in my book. read more

I love Tutti Fruitti. It's what Cora's should be but isn't. The portions are generous and the food is real - it's what breakfast, brunch, or lunch should be. The service is great and the prices are reasonable. I am really looking forward to the new one in Barr Haven. I haven't been back to Cora's since my first time at Tutti Frutti - on Barrydowne Road in Sudbury when I was staying at the Marriott. read more

I went to this place because of reviews that stated it was a slightly cheaper Cora's with better fruit. That was not the case at all. Went on a typical Saturday morning around 9:30am, you know, the usual breakfast time frame. They were rather understaffed and didn't even have dedicated busboys to clear the table and take the pressure off the waitresses. I don't blame the wait staff, they were hustling as best they could considering the circumstances. The kitchen seemed sluggish and not in any sort of rush. The eggs were as expected. The bacon was cooked nicely but a bit on the thin side. The english/custard cream costs 2.35 if you want it on the side! My girlfriend's hollandaise sauce was pretty runny and not up to snuff. The fruit portions were about half as what you'd get at Cora's and the price wasn't any cheaper. Pancakes were a bit on the small side but cooked well. Quality was as expected for a step above greasy spoon. I'd skip it if there was space at Cora's. Chalk it up to staffing problems and luck if you want, but I've never had problems at other breakfast joints, even during a big breakfast rush (like the post-church crowd on Sundays) read more

It took us an hour and forty minutes to have breakfast this morning. We had to wait for everything. We were seated 10 minutes after we arrived (we arrived on time and had a reservation), we waited a long time for menus, for our orders to be taken, for our food to arrive and for our bill. The food was decent and the waitress was competent, but I guess they're understaffed. We won't go back. read more

Very pleasant hostess seated us immediately at a nice sunny table then things went downhill from there. Waitress took coffee and tea order but rushed off before we could stipulate "herbal tea". She took our order then disappeared for over 25 mins. Finally, advised hostess that we had to leave without eating as we no longer had sufficient time and that I wanted to pay for the coffee and tea. She apologised and said the coffee and tea were free for the inconvenience. Manager then appeared and disputed the time we had been waiting. I explained that over 25 mins had tranpired and that we had a funeral to go to, and therefore no longer had time to eat. He accused us of wasting food then asked us to pay the bill. He became angry when I advised him of the Hostess' kind gesture asking that I point her out...hopefully she still has a job. Anyhow, never going back there. read more

As can be expected, very chainy. The waffles were delicious, but covered in butter and syrup I wouldn't expect anything else. The sides of fruit were gigantic but tasted about average. I would prefer a smaller, independent place for the next trip, but it was a nice meal. read more

Refused a table 45 mins before closing. Hostess made a no-more arm gesture without saying a word then rudely walked away appearing busy.

Food was okay. They don't serve lunch on weekends during lunch which was fairly disappointing. Wait staff are kind and professional albiet sarcastic and condescending on the lunch not service g lunch thing. The restaurant was clean enough. Kids shows on TV would be good for little kids I suppose. read more

Service was fast and the portions extremely large. Great food and very friendly staff. Had bacon and eggs and a Mark had the sausage. We couldn't finish :). read more

The service was good however everything else wasn't: fruits were not fresh. It says fresh juice and it was cans. Pancakes were awful They miss to ask about a lot of details, they just make the guess for you. Not recommended. read more

The worst brunch experience I had in Ottawa. The bread for omelette was half overly burnt. I asked for another bread which didn't arrive at all. After asking the waitress about the bread, she told me I am super busy. Finally, as it arrived after I finished my omelette, I realized it is fully over burnt. As bill arrived, I noticed being charged for 3.3$ for bread. read more

When I am in Ottawa, this place is typically my go to brunch place if I can't find another place that interest me. I would say I prefer Tutti Frutti more than Cora's. The menu has a good variety of choices to choose from. The pricing of their menu items, I believe to be fair and aligned with similar brunch places. The food quality is good. The servers are always friendly and polite, which I believe to be a very important component of a brunch place - a good start to your day to have a server that is friendly and polite. The seating is nice and spacious. You don't feel like you are seating on top of each other, because some brunch places their seating are so closely set together to get more capacity in the restaurant, you feel cramped and uncomfortable. Tutti Frutti is nice and spacious, you don't get the cramped in feeling. This is definitely one of my go to brunch places when I am in Ottawa. read more

Great food at a great price. Also very kid friendly I went for Mother's Day brunch with my mom and son and they had treehouse playing on the tvs which is always nice to keep the kids calm. Way better alternative to Cora's in my opinion read more

I was really disappointed with the food and the service here. I had the eggs Benedict, the english muffins must've been frozen bc they were cold. My friend discovered a strand of hair under her omelette when she was almost finished, and on her fruits. The waitress brought over the manager who told, my friend, she would discount the meal or have another one made. My friend decided to get something else from the menu, the manager informed her she could get something of equal value or less. My friend decided to go with a crepe, the manager told her she couldn't do that bc it was ten cents more and wouldn't let her pay the difference. So my friend decided to just get a new bowl of fruits. To our amazement, there was yet another strand of hair on the fruits! At this point we just asked for the cheque and vowed to not go back. The manager was a young girl and she didn't look like she cared much. I'm guessing had we dealt with the owner or someone who actually cared about the costumers our experience would've been better. If you do decide to give this place a try, examine your food carefully read more