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Fil's Diner

3.5 (32 reviews)
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Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Andrea B.

Yes! I'm a big fan of breakfast, and love that Fil's serves it until 3 p.m. As a late riser, this was a wonderful find when it was around 2 p.m. and I sill wanted something breakfasty. I was out with my sister and her boyfriend and we don't always see eye-to-eye on places to eat, but I knew when we found this little diner it would be a good fit. I had the blueberry pancakes and coffee, both of which were absolutely perfect. My sister got a burger and rings, and though I didn't try the burger, the onion rings were soooo good! Her boyfriend had their famous steak and eggs, and while he can be a tough critic, he said eh really enjoyed them. This place is pretty small, so I could see wanted to get there early on a weekend if it's actual breakfast time. By the time we dragged ourselves there it wasn't packed, just a few other groups. I agree with Coy about it being a kid-friendly spot. It's very old-diner-style which is fun for kids and super casual. One more note - the service was wonderful. Our server was the sweetest - she was cool with us taking forever to pick what we wanted, and was really kind and friendly. Our food got our really fast and she brought us our bill before we asked. What more can you ask for? What a great meal :)

Jason D.

One day, my wife and I were shopping along this cool strip of Wellington and we found...a bowling alley. And next to this bowling alley was Fil's Diner. Now, my wife and I are always on the lookout for Ottawa's best breakfast, so we decided to give Fil's a try. The prices are pretty good, but the options are a little slim. Not that Fil's breakfast is problematic. I mean, I always order the same thing anyways - scrambled eggs, bacon, homefries, brown toast, jam, coffee and a juice. Pretty tasty, but hard to mess that meal up! Nonetheless, I have been to better-kept restaurants.

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Breakfast special for $6.65 with coffee included. The diner was almost at capacity on a Sunday morning.

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Best club sandwich in Ottawa no matter what anybody else claims. Affordable breakfast lunch or dinner.

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Eat here all the time! Amazing shakes! Delicious and cheap breakfast and lunch! Great staff!

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the bowling alley is really cool, my friend went to the washroom and discovered it in the back so we stayed for a game.

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I tried the breakfast here one day before doing my Christmas shopping. I like the 50s style of the…read morerestaurant and the neon light decor. The service was okay. The food choices are great. Large portion sizes. They use pancake syrup instead of maple syrup.

In the world today, there are too many behaviours that are trending with one objective which is to…read moreget views. Similarly, in the 'Foodie" world, the eating experience has to have Umami or any other of the 5 tastes. I can't believe the number of Adjectives used to describe food in these times. Sometimes, and I maybe dating myself here, we just want good tasting grub. Should I be calling it 'Comfort Food'? Depends on your definition. For example, food that provides consolation or a feeling of well-being, typically any with a high sugar or other carbohydrate content and associated with childhood (nostalgic or sentimental value) or home cooking. For the record, I grew up in England in the 60's & 70's. Beef drippings on Toast, full English Breakfast with fried (in bacon fat) bread & of course the ubiquitous 'Beans on Toast". To make a long review longer, I was in the Westgate mall/Carling Ave area recently for one of those visits to the Civic that require fasting as of the previous midnight. After my discharge, around NOON 30, I found myself in the parking lot of the Mall and noticed the Marque for Rockin Johnny's Diner. How could I resist. Especially since I was starving. No expectations or previous experience in this establishment to reference. But I was looking for some nostalgic Diner food. Once I received the menu, I found the Liver and Onions. Tender baby beef liver grilled and topped with sauteed onions, bacon & their famous gravy. I chose the fries as a side with corn. One can choose onion rings (why?), mashed potatoes or seasoned rice. I am very picky when it comes to my mash so, generally speaking, I only eat at home. Oh boy was it good. Everything reminded me of my earlier days. The liver was just the way I like it - not burnt but with a crispy sear on it. The bacon (at least 4 strips) covered the whole protein, it was accompanied with the right amount of onions and topped with a rich gravy. Two more items that are paramount - a warm plate so the meal stays hot til you're done and more than a few dabs of HP sauce were provided. Everything was marvelous. Like having an out-of-body experience. The only thing missing was a dinner roll or slice of bread & butter. I paired my meal with a coffee as tea in restaurants is never hot enough. Times have changed as the beverage was almost $4 but it was a bottomless cup. Final bill was a bit pricey for everyday but every once in-a-while a nice treat.

Fil's Diner - diners - Updated May 2026

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