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.

It's delicious, and the service is great. I've never had a bad meal here!…read more C'est délicieux et le service est super. Je n'ai jamais eu de mauvais repas ici!

The location is breathing with a view on the Leamy Lake. The service is quick even when the…read morerestaurant is full house. Your coffee will always be hot The food is delicous.

This Is the place you must try. Very friendly restaurant I went for breakfast. The food was really…read morefresh! The price are amazing and the food taste more authentic then many breakfast place. The plates are great size and come with great food. The staff is really friendly and I am really happy I found this place. I have not had the chance to try anything else but the breakfast but might try to come for dinner.

Yes - it's the "oldest restaurant in old hull" but it's a complete and utter dump. Harsh, I know,…read morebut you've got to see it to believe it. Nevertheless- Here's the positive: First off, they've got some great lunch specials. I had a club with a poutine that came with a daily soup and a dessert for 10.99. Great deal! There was a choice of about 4 specials. Their pea soup was delish. Their poutine was excellent but the club had the grossest weirdass scrap bacon on it that consisted of mostly thick chunks of fat. See pic. My husband ordered the beans. They had a funky taste to them. Actually, they were the worst beans I've ever had. Dessert was apple pie or fruit salad. I opted for the fruit salad and it was quite good. Our waitress was no where near friendly but she was efficient.

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

Came here with a group of people and luckily we were seated right away as it was busy the time we…read morewent. The service here was very good, they were very warm and accommodating to our orders without a problem and I really liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. The food was really good and the everyone ended up being full and content with what they got. I would come here again if I do end up coming back to Montreal!

"It is what it is" I definitly had an overall terrible…read moreexperience at this restaurant today. I ordered the 2 egg breakfest with pork roast. We got it reasonable fast, that's great. But when it arrived the pork was cold. Not lukewarm, litterally straight out the fridge cold. I brought in a waitress to heat it back up. Is that just how this dish is served? I got my plate back in 20 seconds after a quick reheat. I started eating the potatoes and underneath them was a short black hair. Disgusting. I brought back the waitress and pointed the hair out. Even she was grossed out. They brought my plate to the back and I was approached by another waitress with arm tattoos. She told me that nobody in the back has hair like that and they all have their hair up. I pointed out the hair was underneath the potatoes, she told me "It is what it is". No offer of another plate, no discount. Seriously? Am I supposed to just accept that the universe placed a hair underneath my potatoes? I left overall grossed out and upset. My boyfriend covered the tab, we were charged full price for the hairy potato plate. It's just so nasty. I'm so dissapointed in how this issue was handled. I'm not a confrontational person and the extremely defensive and non-empathetic approach by the waitress just throwed me off. I'm not trying to get a free plate, I just wanted a warm breakfest without hair. If you like cold meat and need some more hair on your chest, come on down to chez monique. "C'est ce que c'est" J'ai vraiment vécu une expérience terrible dans ce restaurant aujourd'hui. J'ai commandé le petit-déjeuner aux 2 oeufs avec rôti de porc. On l'a eu assez vite, c'est génial. Mais quand il est arrivé, le porc était froid. Pas tiède, littéralement tout droit sorti du frigo froid. J'ai fait venir une serveuse pour le réchauffer. C'est comme ça que ce plat est servi ? J'ai récupéré mon assiette dans 20 secondes après une rapide réchauffe. J'ai commencé à manger les pommes de terre et sous elles, il y avait un petit cheveu noir. C'est dégoûtant. J'ai ramené la serveuse et j'ai montré les cheveux. Même elle était dégoûtée. Ils ont apporté mon assiette à l'arrière et j'ai été approché par une autre serveuse avec des tatouages de bras. Elle m'a dit que personne à l'arrière n'a des cheveux comme ça et qu'ils sont tous coiffés. J'ai fait remarquer que les cheveux étaient sous les pommes de terre, elle m'a dit "C'est ce que c'est". Pas d'offre d'une autre assiette, pas de réduction. Sérieusement ? Suis-je censé accepter que l'univers ait placé un cheveu sous mes pommes de terre ? Je suis parti dégoûté et bouleversé. Mon copain a payé la note, on nous a facturé le plein prix pour l'assiette de pommes de terre poilue. C'est tellement degueulasse. Je suis tellement déçu de la façon dont cette situation a été gérée. Je ne suis pas une personne agressive et l'approche extrêmement défensive et non-empathique de la serveuse m'a déconcerté. Je n'essaie pas d'avoir une assiette gratuite, je voulais juste un petit-déjeuner chaud sans cheveux. Si vous aimez la viande froide et avez besoin de plus de poils sur la poitrine, venez chez monique.

Great service , great ambience! Beautiful layout on the plate…read more Fruit was plain and not fresh, said "it is not in the right season". I hope they can keep up with their quality of food.

Breakfasted here twice during a weekend trip to Ottawa in November 2014. I was staying at the ARC…read moreHotel and my reservation included a daily breakfast credit at the ARC Lounge. I went pretty early both times and I was the first or second table there. I ordered the Trio Sante (a combination of yogurt, fresh fruit, and house-made granola) on my first visit and the ARC French Toast on my second. Both were excellent - I even dreamt about the french toast for awhile after =P There was just something about the contrast between the soft, rich, custard-like interior and the crunchy, oat-encrusted exterior in combination with a delicate spice, warm maple syrup, and tangy citrus butter... yum. To drink, I tried the drip coffee and a latte - both were average. The decor is modern and clean lines, with some elements from nature. It's bright and sunlight streams in from the windows. Basically, a great setting for a relaxing breakfast. Keeping in mind that both times I was one of only a few people there, service was appropriately attentive - i.e., there when it was necessary and not over bearing. Prices were on the high side, but probably on par with what would be expected in a hotel restaurant. I would come here again if I were staying at the hotel but, truth be told, there are other breakfast/brunch places in Ottawa that are higher on my list of places to go.

This cute little place does not look like much, and it is in a neighborhood a bit off the beaten…read morepath. It's on a cute street that is well worth the walk, and parking was tight... literally. I had to wait for cars to pass to get out of my car. There is just not much room on this street. The cafe is cute, I got a latte and some treats. The Whoppie pie cookie was so good as was my coffee. They said that when the weather is better there is seating outside. There was not seating inside. They did have some savories as well, which I would love to go back and try.

Love this tiny cafe…read more The owner and staff are all wonderful. Coffee is great. The primary coffee accompaniment are pastries but there is a yummy breakfast sandwich and other such items there too, if you can rip your eyes away from the goodies to look! It's charming. With the pandemic they have improved their outside, so several great spots to perch and eat and talk. There can be a bit of a lineup so consider trying to find their quieter times if they work for you. Right by the Rideau River so very accessible for bikes and people out for walks.

This place is a true gem in the heart of Vieux-Hull. I had heard great things about it and finally…read moredecided to give it a trywow. Everything we ordered was a solid 10/10. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding: friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was exceptionalwe shared four appetizers and every single one was delicious. For main I had their grilled cheese, which was very original and incredibly good. I would definitely come back to this place without a doubt.

This place has good reviews and for good reason! I was looking for a simple French meal (we walked…read moreacross the bridge from Ottawa) and I was not disappointed here! I was immediately drawn to the Donald Duck dish (duck breast) and it was delicious. I wish there was more on the half size plate, because I finished it so fast. The duck was juicy and had a perfect amount of fat on it. And the veggies & garnishes were a great addition to the meal! Our server was very kind and helpful, and we loved the vibe of the place (inside and out). It's also located on a really cute street that's only for pedestrians! Come here if you're looking for solid French meal!

This place is a bit legendary. Scones and preserves are next level, coffees have also been great on…read moreeach visit. This visit was for breakfast. It's a very limited menu, which isn't an issue, but you should know! Essentially, it'll be one of their savoury scones, with egg and cheese, and ham if you wish. There was also a brunch options which substituted some fruit for the side salad otherwise included, and a side. The one quibble is that for the cost (tax and solid tip in, $60 for two of the Sconewitches and one brunch, and three lattés), you won't leave stuffed...but the food is that good. Not complaining, just advising!

Pretty excellent scones! While they have a variety of jams available, they didn't have any clotted…read morecream, which was disappointing. I visited three times during my stay in Ottawa, and one morning, only three types of scones were available -- not sure if that happens often. While the lack of variety was disappointing, it was alright, as all the scones were still delicious. Whether you get the sconewitch or just a scone + jam, all good choices. The date and fennel one in particular was a less common flavour that I enjoyed. Soft gooey date chunks and fennel here and there providing a good contrast of textures and tastes. Spacious, well-lit, comfortable space with plenty of seating. I'd love to come back and try all the different things on the menu.

So I struggled to write this because I used to love this restaurant. The portion sizes were…read moresignificantly shrunk, and the brewed coffee was horrendous. I usually get a latte there but decided on a regular one, that was a mistake. Their food did taste good, and their chutney was still delicious but the service was a bit gruff. They weren't rude by any means but I was ignored for 10 mins just waiting to ask for a takeout box. I could tell he was a bit overwhelmed and probably having an off morning, so I didn't take it personally. But when I'm paying $30 for one breakfast bowl and a coffee, I'd expect more than 2 cherry tomatoes cut in half and a few mushrooms in it. The food is delicious but you're definitely overpaying and 50/50 on the coffee lol

In search for weekend brunch this place came up we thought of trying it out. Parking in streets is…read morenot existent. Had really look at side streets a bit far to get one. All the nearby spots are reserved for the apartment dwellers in the building. Ordered a Huevo Ranchero ($16) - which came with scrambled eggs two corn tortillas with salsa, cheese, sour cream and a side order of fries. The eggs could have used some seasoning even with salsa it needed something extra A Vegan Breakfast Bowl ($14) - a mixture of tofu, spinach, mushrooms and tomato chutney - which somehow tasted to all 4 of us like onion chutney. The vegetables done good, but tofu again had just no flavour. Tofu had a spice rub all over, but it tasted like plain tofu. The Bacun strips were rice paper rolls with some attempted flavours but none came through. And two Vegan Bennies ($16) - a super grainy slice of bread topped with the same tofu, green onions, Bacun and some red pepper strips (NOT Coulis as described in the menu). If some person was having a tofu dish for the first time I think they would describe tofu as no flavour at all. We vegans know that you can do amazing things with Tofu. The home fries in the above dishes was the best - now that we could give 5 out 5. All of us had to go and get Sriracha and Ketchup from the counter to rescue the dishes. Coffee was too weak as well. When you go in and order on the counter and you get food delivered to your table. Should the restaurant still offer to tip on the machine BEFORE even we were served? The order did take a long time, the table not clean when we sat, no condiments on the table and coffee refills slow. An extra star for giving tons of vegan options