Fabulous breakfasts and the flexibility to adapt menu items for Gluten free and food intolerances/allergies. Service was excellent. Interesting decor. Good coffee. They share a space with another resto who does dinner time. Line up and wait times can be disheartening, so plan to add your name to the list and take a walk around the area. read more

So yummy! We got the shakahuka board and the classic eggs benny and both were so tasty. love that you can choose the sides and that there were so many interesting choices. the restaurant was packed (expected as it was sunday brunch) and it was about an hour wait for a table of five. service was excellent! even though it was so busy, the restaurant wasn't loud and we could hear our conversations just fine. read more

The service was incredible despite there being a wait for a table. I loved that they have a "living room" type of space for waiting patrons. We were given an approximate wait time of 20 min but we were seated at around 10 minutes. The food was delicious. The venue is really cute. I can see why its a favourite restaurant for so many and I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

First come, first served, no reservations here at this tiny eatery. They open at 9 and you MUST get in line by 8:15/8:30am to be one of the first to snag a coveted table or the wait can be close to 2-3 hours long. I don't say this often but this wait for sure is worth it!!!! Owned by a husband and wife duo who opened shop 8 years ago and have come up with every delicious Egg Benny combo you can think of! Their exec chef has been with them for just over a year now and I believe he's a keeper after sampling his special Benny of the day that involved lamb chorizo in the mix. Practically ordered all of the customer and staff favorite menu items and the stand out for us were: Tijuana Nights Benny "Special of the week": I usually don't feature the special of the week as a gave because who knows if any egen it comes back but this one was worth noting! The gamey, slightly spicy lamb chorizo worked really well with the chipotle Holly (aka hollandaise), goat cheese guac, fresh jalapenos and a dusting of flaming hot Cheetos! I know sounds nuts but it all came together beautifully! Foghorn Leghorn: the air fried chicken was perfectly crispy Pan Ranchero: this one was my fave, packed with so much flavor that all melded well together, just needed more tortilla chips. Jerk Benny: Mild jerk flavor so good for those who usually can't take spice Steak Hash LeClaire: This one was a solid just good. Steak was cooked too a nice medium but was a bit chewy. Bird's Nest: Our tables most favorite... Come on potato cake STUFFED with cheese curd... Need I say more? Service was fantastic and our water and coffee cups never were without either without us having to ask or flag someone down. Is it worth this kind of hype? Yes, yes it is to wait in line 30 min before they open again! read more

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Frikin' amazing I got the chandler special with a portobello mushroom rather then chicken. This was the best dish I had in years. Probably the only good reason to come to Ottawa. Excellent service as well. read more

Great place for breakfast. Variety of fresh food for breakfast and brunch. Great service and a lively atmosphere. No reservations so expect a wait but it's worth it. Quite the selection of specialty sides to choose from. Definitely recommend. read more

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Chesterfield's Gastro Diner is a cute popular brunch spot located in the Wellington Village neighbourhood in the west end of Ottawa. The restaurant has a casual family diner look with a relaxed atmosphere.  The restaurant doesn't take reservations, so seating is on a first come first serve basis. I visited the restaurant on a Thursday afternoon and waited about 15 minutes to be seated, and would expect wait times to be much longer during weekend peak periods. The waitress who served my table was courteous and sociable. The service she provided overall was great. The timing of when we got seated, had our orders taken, and had our food served was just right.  I ordered the Steak Hash Leclair and a Chilled Sweet Tea during my visit and thought the presentation was beautiful. The steak hash was a little over seasoned in my opinion, and I found the beef a little tough but still enjoyed my meal. The brussel sprouts were especially delicious. read more

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I finally made it out to Chesterfield's! I went by myself last week on a rainy fall Monday at 11:30am and there was no line. I was seated immediately at a table for four, the only one available. As I ordered and waited for my food, I felt bad with more folks coming in and me sitting by myself at a big table, so I offered my table up a couple of times, but one of the servers said they were mostly parties of two and they don't share tables, anyway, and to just enjoy myself :) I'm not often in this area and likely won't be back any time soon with a family who doesn't like waiting in line haha so I figured go big or go home. I ordered the jerk benny, upgraded my two sides to the chipotle mac and cheese and blueberry pancake, and got an extra side of Brussels sprouts (an extra $5). I also got a Chesterfield's Caesar because hey, treat yo'self. The jerk benny had chicken breast, cornbread, avocado, two poached eggs, mango salsa, and jerk Hollandaise sauce. You could order a half benny for $18 but I thought why not get the full for an extra $4. It was good, but I think the cornbread was actually my favourite part, super moist. I would've liked dark meat more and the jerk seasoning was heavy on the cloves, moreso on the chicken and not as pronounced in the sauce. I was worried the mango salsa would make it too sweet but there was only a little bit and wasn't overpowering at all. The eggs were poached to a perfect medium, as requested. This main wasn't as big or heavy as I thought it would be and I totally hoovered it down. The chipotle mac and cheese came in its own cast iron skillet, nice and hot. They use cavatappi instead of macaroni, which is great for that extra bite. I loved the toasted breadcrumbs on top and the mac and cheese was made well, cheesy, but I didn't realize I was craving just your standard mac and cheese instead of chipotle flavoured until I had a taste. Still good and glad I tried it, but I'd like to try something else next time. Maybe also a little too acidic combined with the jerk and Caesar. The Brussels sprouts were good, nice and roasted until charred like I like them. I'm not usually a sweets for breakfast kind of person, but dare I say I think the blueberry pancake was my favourite dish. It was a thicker pancake with crispy edges and a fluffy middle, with the centre and top filled with blueberries. The Caesar used house-made Caesar mix and had a double shot of vodka or tequila. I chose tequila on the recommendation of the server. It was garnished with a bacon strip, spicy bean, cheese curd, pepperoncini, and lime wedge. Boozy, spicy, came with snacks, can't go wrong. Food was tasty and presentation was very nice. Service was fast and friendly. I can see why this spot is so popular! read more

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I would recommend that you come in early or have a few things to do. This place is popular and busy. We did not plan ahead and had a 1h and a half wait. You add your name on a list and they call you 10 minutes before. Now that this is said. The staff is super friendly and help you make decisions. I took the less exiting meal on the menu. 2 egg breakfast ($15) I took the buffalo cauliflower as my extra. I wish the portion of bean was bigger, I didn't have much to share. The cauliflower had a nice kick to it came with some sour cream. My partner got the bird nest benny ($20). That was the star of the show. He picked sausage as he extra . Then we got the Jamaican benny ($22) poach eggs on top of avocado, chicken and cornbread. For the extra 2 side we took Brussel sprouts And bacon. I really had a great breakfast and will need to be braver with my choices. read more

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We came on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy. We waited about 40 minutes for a table, but it was so worth the wait! We both got eggs benny (foghorn leghorn benny which is with air fried chicken and challah loaf, and jerk chicken benny with corn bread), with different sides. There are a ton of the options for the sides which is pretty cool. Both eggs benny were delicious, and I loved how they changed up what they served it on depending on the benny. The pancake was denser than a regular pancake but the texture was surprisingly good and the blueberry flavour made it pop. I will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Food is outstanding, service was excellent, had the foghorn leghorn and steak hash both were really well made and really tasty

Good ole Chesterfield's Gastro Diner, I was super excited to try this spot but it was pretty average for me. Another word of mouth recommendation, so I had high expectations. With eggs benedict being one of my favorite brunch spots and with many variations of this meal on the menu, I knew what I planned to ordered. I ordered the buffalo chicken eggs benny, something I've never had before and my mom ordered the blueberry pancakes. I was expecting a big chicken thigh or chicken breast fried with buffalo sauce oozying all over the english muffin, but I received the opposite. It seemed as though my food had been sitting out for a while because it was luke warm and the small piece of chicken had soaked up the buffalo sauce. It wasn't what I expected. However, my mom really enjoyed her pancakes! Like most (not all) spots in Ottawa, you aren't able to make reservations ahead of time. I placed our name on the list and we crashed at a local coffee shop until we received our phone call. I would try this spot again and just stick to something traditional! read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Chesterfield's ranks amongst the top out of all the brunch restaurants we've tried. Everything we ordered was flavourful. Their menu is unlike your typical brunch menu. Their dishes take inspiration from different cuisines (they offer a Jamaican benny and an Israeli board). The Jamaican Benny was delicious. I enjoyed the sweet and savory combination from the fresh mango salsa. We also had the air fried chicken and waffle benny (off menu item). Chicken and waffle is already one of our favorite brunch items, but it's even better when you top it with a runny egg. We really like their concept of choosing the sides separately from the entrees. Each entree usually includes 1-2 sides. You can choose from an extensive list of regular and specialty sides (for a small extra). We chose three specialty sides (as they did seem really special): the chipotle mac n cheese, the rockefeller mushroom and the apple cinnamon french toast. The mac n cheese was strongly suggested by our waiter. It was tasty, but we were not blown away. My boyfriend really liked the mushroom rockefeller, but I thought they squeezed a bit too much lemon juice on it. Still pretty tasty! We ended the meal on a great note, the apple cinnamon french toast. It was super fluffy, not overwhelmingly sweet and a perfect portion to share. If you want to try out Chesterfield's, just know that they are quite popular and do not take reservations. We went there on a Thursday 10 minutes before opening and there was already a line starting to form. The restaurant is not that big and it quickly filled up within 15 minutes of opening. Our meal ended up costing 70$ (with a coffee and a fresh orange juice). Service was friendly and efficient. Follow for more food content on Insta : @lyliaxfood read more

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Our waitress was so friendly and lively, food was delicious, and the vibes were fantastic. We went early on a Thursday morning and lined up at around 8:45. I was surprised to already see people there! The food was indulgent but not overly heavy, and while it's not the cheapest brunch, I feel like it was fairly priced. read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Vegan power slider + cornbread, special eggs Benny + chipotle mac and cheese, fresh squeezed orange juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

It's amazing food, hipster environment, great staff! It is pricy, I felt bad once my friend bought my meal. Usually a long line but I'd say it's worth it. Unique food and experience! Brussel sprouts and the eggs Benedict are so delicious.. yum! read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Benedict, must have Brussels sprouts Mac daddy Mac and cheese something!, cheesy mash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I've been coming here since 2014 when my friend introduced me in middle school. I'm going into my 4th year of university now, and I'm so glad this place is still around. The chicken and waffles is my favourite thing that I have ever eaten at any place in Ottawa and one of the best things you can eat here. That is a hill that I will die on. The service is great, the vibe is super comfortable and cozy, and despite the long wait, it's so worth it. read more

Unfortunately they don't take reservations here so it's first come first serve. As soon as we walked in it smelled delicious in the restaurant. The host promptly wrote down our info and notified us that we would be called when our table was ready. About 20-30 minutes later we were called in. The service was very friendly. We ordered the Berry mimosas which I found a tad tart but still good. We ordered the TLC Benedict which didn't come with an English muffin base but instead mashed potato. Wasn't really my cup of tea so likely won't order that again however the sides we got which were the baked beans, breakfast Sausages and breakfast poutine were delicious. They have a plethora of sides to choose from. Will definitely be back if I come back to visit Ottawa. Sidenote the wifi password is their phone number which is: 6136808990 read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Berry mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Went there for the first time last month and it was INCREDIBLE. Such a creative menu with very well-thought out dishes I have never seen anywhere else. Got the Spice Girls Benny which was an eggs Benedict on house-made cornbread with grilled pineapple, egg, hollandaise, and some sort of salsa. You get to chose two sides from their long list of amazing side options, I was very indecisive but my waiter was so incredibly nice and gave me excellent recommendations so ended up getting the brussel sprouts (I know it sounds weird but they were to die for) and the mac and cheese. Literally mind-blowing. There is usually a pretty big line to get in as they don't take reservations but they will call you when your table is ready and seem very organized so went by fairly quickly. read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Spice girl benny with mac and cheese and brussel sprouts! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

ttawa. And once you've tried it you will completely understand. The flavours are just unreal and the service is incredible. As this is a small spot it only holds a small amount of customers. Are wait time on a Friday was less than 20 minutes which was exactly the time the waitress said. We order the Chicken and Pancakes and the Birds Nest (Special) So my wife has had the chicken and pancake before and I understand why she had it again, the chicken was cooked to perfection and the pancake was a perfect compliment. I had the birds nest and WOW. The Flavours were just u explainable. Just so so so good. Honestly, if you live in Ottawa or are visiting, this is a must go to spot Food 5 Quality 5 Service 5 Atmosphere 5 Overall 5 Open for Dine-In and Takeout read more

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This was our first time at this restaurant, we waited 10 minutes it was worth the wait. The young lady and gentleman who served us was so friendly the food was amazing. My BF had the regular Benny and I had the girl spice benny WOW both dishes was absolutely delicious and filling. Thank you both the servers and compliments to the chef not forgetting the coffee it was so good. Ambiance was fine with us I definitely will recommended this restaurant to others we will be back. read more

The food was good :) the only problem was I put sugar instead of salt by mistake:D so it was a really sugary shakshuka for me. Place was really small and crowded. But overall everything was fine, stuff was very friendly:) thank youu read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Fantastic food and even better service. Pancakes were absolutely fantastic and today for. Shannon went above and beyond!!!!!!! read more

One of my favourite brunch spots in the city! Their menu allows you to completely customize your dish to your own liking! They have tonnes of sides and specialty sides to choose from, below is one of their eggs benny's and the breakfast poutine. Very delicious food but is on the pricier side. Friendly staff and very cool atmosphere inside! read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I've been here a few times now and it's still one of my absolute brunch spots. The food is phenomenal and the staff is always great. Hands down one of the best eggs benny I've had. Like most other brunch spots, this place is small and cosy so be prepared to wait in line (but it's worth it). The price may be considered a bit pricey than your regular chained restaurant but the quality of food is worth it. There is also a variety of vegetarian options which is very nice. What I like the most about this place is the amount of side options available. Most allow a choice of two and you can pay extra to have more. I don't live close to this part of Ottawa but I make any excuse to come by. I highly recommend it! read more

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We went there early Ataursay morning at 9 am (it's opens at 8) and wow already a line up. The place is small and there is barely any space to wait inside so keep in mind you will be lining up outside in the cold! When we got to our table it was the perfect corner for a fmaily of 5 but other groups of 2 had to share the same table! Menu is versatile and very accommodating to all eaters! The meal was very fresh and yummy and we really enjoyed every single thing we ordered! Service was very friendly and made this a very nice brunch that we would definitely come back! read more

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While this price is slightly above average ($-wise) it is totally worth every $ !. We looked for a nice place to sit with a friend from Montreal (and they know what a good restaurant/Cafe is over there right?) and we heard a lot of good things about this place. My wife is a vegan and not only she had a lot of options, but they can also make a vegan or vegetarian version to several of the plates, just for that they deserve 5 stars! While the plates cost 15-17$ each there is no need to add any side-dishes since you will be full, trust me. So a great tasty place, lots of vegetarian and vegan options what else can we ask for? well their coffee was also awesome and good so a win on all fronts (except my wallet :) ) read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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I've been meaning to try this place out since it opened, but they have unusual hours (they never open later than 3pm and are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Anyway, I finally went for lunch today with a friend of mine and we loved it. I had the Farmer's Salad $14 which was spinach, beets, roasted potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, a red onion and tomato salsa, bacon and a boiled egg. It was huge and quite tasty. My only complaints are that the beets and Brussels sprouts were way too salty and the beets were somewhat oily/greasy. Everything else was excellent. The menu said there was pickled turnip in the salad, but I didn't see or taste any. It's a really hearty salad. I have a huge appetite and I was not hungry afterwards. My friend had the crispy chicken sandwich $14 which came with a side and she chose the quinoa salad. Her sandwich looked delicious. It had battered and deep fried chicken, tomato, lettuce, avocado and cheese. She said the chicken was perfect, nice and crispy and not too dry. The quinoa salad had chickpeas, onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. She really enjoyed her meal as well. The decor is really cute. It's a bit eclectic and my friend said it reminds her of being at someone's cottage. Our server was really nice and he was knowledgeable of the menu. I'm don't remember if he introduced himself to us, but the receipt said his name was Dominique. The atmosphere is really laid back and it's a great place to have a leisurely lunch. I regret not having tried this place earlier. I would definitely return to try other items on their menu. It's on Wellington West at Carleton, right across from the Metro. It's on the ground floor of a low-rise building. Wheelchair accessible, although it's snug inside. No parking lot; street parking only. read more

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Amazing food!!! Everything is fresh and locally sourced, whenever possible. It then air fried to perfection. No grease here The menu is creative, exciting, and a definite must if you want a healthy out the ordinary breakfast/brunch experience. read more

Service was absolutely amazing they were very nice and enthusiastic, really made you feel like you were very welcome. To be honest the tlc Benny didn't taste as great as it sounded but it was still tastes good. The ceasar was amazing, I got medium spice but it wasn't spicy at all in which I love because I can't take spice and the bacon on it was just perfect. No complaints about this meal or the service was so ever. read more

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The food here is great! The perfect spot for an spontaneous brunch any day of the week. Now it can be busy. I went on a snowy day and the floors were really wet but other than that I really enjoyed this place and would recommend. read more

Amazing food. Amazing staff. Made us feel at home. All their food was very well crafted.

Honestly, the brunch in this place is soo goood, i'd drive to Ottawa just for this. We came on a fine Saturday morning, there were just a couple of people ahead of us and we were seated within 10 minutes. The environment is cozy and hospitable, they have an open Kitchen model so you can see everything being made, they also use Air Fryer to do their chicken so its definitely not oily. FOOD: My 3 Favourite things to eat in the morning: Chicken and Waffles, Eggs benedict and Pancakes, they had ALL of them! Chicken and Waffle Eggs benedict was PERFECT, felt like the dish came to life directly from my dreams! Also, I have never seen a pancake like the one made here before, its very fluffy, a little caky but very light, it was very unique and flavourful, they had good quality maple syrup to go with it. My girlfriend had Ploughmans and it was pretty neat as well. The only thing i didn't like was their breakfast poutine, homemade style fries just doesn't work without poutine imo. read more

I came on a Sunday to try their brunch, as a couple of my girlfriends raved about it, and go often! I went around 1pm; they close at 2pm, but at 2pm, they did not rush the customers, and there were still a few tables eating. When you walk in, you'll notice that the kitchen is open, and it's a very large and bright space. Decorations are unique, and really add character to the place! Now onto the food that I tried: - Ploughman's board: I really enjoyed the fried chicken that went with this; combined with bites of baked beans, pickles, tomatoes, etc, it was a mix of flavours that went well together. I only wish the cheese muffin was more moist; it was a bit dry. I upgraded my side to the breakfast poutine, and WOW; I was blown away by the quality of it! It had crispy potatoes, cheesy sauce, and more cheese on top that was, in some parts, crispy! I seriously would of just ordered a plate of the poutine for breakfast! - Breakfast banh mi: this was super hearty! It had pork belly and a fried egg, so it's messy to eat, but super satisfying with the layers of flavours. They ran out of small buns, so the bun was upgraded to a larger one! The side chosen was the lentil soup which was chock full of hearty beans and herbs, and was a great addition to the sandwich! - There is a page on the menu that has new items that they are trying out; these dishes looked really interesting, and not like your "typical" brunch dishes! The Breakfast banh mi was part of this menu. Service was really friendly and hospitable. There was a dish that looked amazing as it passed by me, so I asked the server what it was, and he informed me it was the Jamaican poutine (definitely ordering it next time)! Price is normal for brunch, but for the quality of the ingredients, and the creativity of the dishes, I find it a great value. As I was eating, I was already thinking to myself that I wanted to come back for brunch, and try something else! Overall, I was super impressed, and haven't been so happily surprised by a brunch menu in a long time. Definitely will be back as soon as possible, so stay tuned for more food pictures from here! :) read more

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After a late night of post-wedding festivities, Sunday brunch is the natural next step - I enjoyed the "Quavo Rancheros" (rancheros sauce, over easy egg, bacon, cheese, avocado, cilantro), with a side of a loaded avocado, and the best cornbread I've ever had. read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Hmmm this is a hard one. The place is located at west borrow, went here for Sunday and the place is pack line up through out the door. The place was small and you could here what your neighbours are talking about. For food wise a good amount of options, almost too much. You could customize your dish with at least 20 side options. I ordered the special jerk chicken, which was dry, ask my eggs to be scrambled came poach but didn't bother to address it since the food took 35 mins to arrive already. Ordered the tourtier which was dry and strong in all spice flavour. Not a fan. Pie was hot as well. Coffees were topped up generously. Service was friendly. A good neighbourhood gem, but maybe coming on the weekends where kitchen is slammed isn't a good idea. read more

This place is quirky and has a great brunch menu, the artwork and seating makes it quirky and the staff are kind and helpful. I tried the veg heny which comes with two free sides. The sides I tried was bbq cauliflower and the plantain mango salad. The plantain was a bit over cooked, but the eggs were delicious, in a savoury sauce with a fresh avocado on a veggie patty. read more

Friendly staff! Be prepared, there might be a chance you'll wait for a table - we were a party of 5 at 10:30am. Primetime! But we didn't mind because the guests were visibly enjoying their food! There are plenty of options.... also vegan options!! :) will definitely return here when we are back in town! read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Vegan Power Slider with a Fruit Plate and Vegan Baked Beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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This is a basic diner with a range of high-calorie greasy breakfast options. If this is what you are craving, you will enjoy it! We found sausage inedible because it was pure grease. While the grease level is a matter of taste, there is one thing I found absolutely unacceptable... When you order coffee or tea with milk, they bring a plate with those microscopically-tiny-basic-office individual milk portions for ants which create a ton of trash(!) because you need to add 6/7 of those to actually get at least a bit of milk in your tea/coffee. This is not sustainable, there is also no joy in drinking lukewarm coffee/tea because you are adding cold milk. There are at least three proper ways to do this: 1) pour the milk in customer's tea/coffee in the kitchen, 2) bring a small pot with milk to the table so that customers would be able to pour it themselves, 3) have a milk/cream station with milk cartons customers can use. There is a clear desire to be cool and trendy without the consideration of details that add up to quality. This can be an enjoyable experience or a disappointing one depending on your level of grease tolerance, love for coffee/tea, and attention to detail! read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Lots of choice for breakfast and lunch here, great menu and you get to choose your sides. Be early though, this is a very popular place! The people working here are very friendly and they work incredibly hard! Yet they still take time to explain things and for just a chat. I had the classic benny w bacon and Brussels sprouts and cornbread as sides. The benny was good but the sprouts were great and the cornbread was amazing! Best cornbread I've ever had. I'd definitely go back here on my next trip to Ottawa read more

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner - Classic benny w bacon and Brussels sprouts and cornbread as sides - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Great place! good atmosphere and food. I had the chicken and waffles and the chipotle mayo was awesome read more

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