I great diner family own and operated.. Rachel is great service engeneer to order from and chat with...and Anthony's Pizza Napoltnana is right across the street..so yummu.A great walk.. Y'al gotta try.... Ron read more

Typical "old-school" style diner with all the decorations, bells & whistles from that time period. It's a street side diner, manage your expectations! If you want a five star meal at five star prices, go to The Keg, duh.... If you want a clean and well kept local diner with attentive staff in the Wellington West neighbourhood, one that serves breakfast until 3:00pm, that doesn't charge you five star prices, well then sleep-in and then come to Fil's The Steak & Eggs are particularly good! read more

Just OK. Basic diner menu. Burgers and shakes and breakfast. The place is small with booths which are always comfortable. We had to wait a long time before our food finally appeared. The soup was good but extremely salty. I had a veggie burger that I'd never order again but then veggie burgers can be hit or miss. Most people were eating breakfast so perhaps you might have more luck with that. It's connected to a bar and a bowling alley and it's got some history to it but it's probably seen better days. read more

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We enjoyed a delicious Saturday morning breakfast here. It was on our walk and the menu and offer of coffee on the board outside drew us in. A friendly waitress served us and we quickly settled on the Western sandwich which included home fries for me and regular breakfast including a serving of French toast. They arrived piping hot and my sandwich, served on toasted wheat contained basically a delicious omelet with ham. We were very satisfied with our breakfasts and service and look forward to future visits! read more

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 :) read more

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We stumbles into the Bar side of Fil's Diner after sucessfully escaping an Escape room around dinner time on a Friday night. Mostly everything else was packed, so we tried our luck in the Pub. It was a bit of a dive bar, but the drinks were flowing and the food came from Fil's so we thought, why not! The fried food and generic diner meals were amazing: burgers, onion rings, fries: all very yummy. I made the Very bad decision to attempt to be healthy with my club sandwich and side of mashed potatoes and veggies: the club was awesome, the mash was not very good, and the veggies came from what must have been a very old, very freezer burned, bag of veggies that tasted like they were either over boiled of nuked just enough to become tasteless and awful. I realize this was a bad choice, but perhaps don't even offer it as a choice because it will only set your guests up for disappointment and grumpiness! Would I go back? Yes, because I have heard good things about the breakfast and I would really like to experience the ambiance in the Diner side. Please, don't order the side of veggies though: Fil's, switch them out for something else! read more

FIl's can be hard to miss; in the westend right next to a bowling alley, it's small but once you find it, you'll be thankful. This is a 60's style diner, not the typical 50's, so the decor is a bit different. The food is good, affordable, and filling. Definitely check out their breakfast menu; thats the best time to go. Pancakes and waffles are really good; I don;'t eat bacon but their bacon and eggs are reputed to be excellent as well. read more

I love diners. This place rocks for all the right reasons. Great burgers, great staff, family business, clean, interesting place..... Steady stream of locals. read more

This is my new favourite place. I've walked by this diner so many times and never really give it any thought until impromptu bowling happened and we ordered some of their food. I have been back since then. Staff is always super friendly, food is good, quick, and really decently priced. Don't get me wrong... it's not fine dining or anything. But it's exactly what I want in a diner. read more

Fil's was a great place to eat when I lived nearby, easy to walk to, and the wait staff were very friendly. Because we seemed to be there almost every weekend, they got to know us and our order. On a not-breakfast note: their milkshakes are deliciously thick and creamy, and often come with the flowover that didn't fit in the glass. read more

Best diner breakfast on this stretch of Wellington. Slightly confusing menu, soon to be reprinted. Good staff. Good food. You won't be disappointed with their hearty all day breakfast options for really good prices. read more

The food was gross. I ordered Caesar Salad on the side, and the dressing was pure sugar. I spent a while throwing up from it. (I don't handle sugar too well). read more

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. read more

Fil's Diner - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Tasty poutine. A little pricey, but good. Large portion. Almost died in the wet slippery parking lot getting in to the resto though. Salt please! read more

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Great breakfast...Rose was a great waitress!!! Friendly and accommodating!! Breakfast served til 3pm and they have good wifi!!! Great breakfast!! Served til 3pm. Great Wifi. Our waitress Rose was both friendly and accommodating!!! read more

I would concur with all the other reviews about how delicious (and cheap!) the breakfasts are at Fil's, and how excellent the service is. My main addition, however: being attached to the pub next door, they are able to serve alcohol after 11am every day, making those weekend brunches that much tastier. Hard to beat a tasty, filling breakfast with a Ceasar for less than $15 after tax! read more

As much as I tend to go to Fil's Diner, I can't rate it very high. I like that the breakfast is served until 3pm and that it's relatively cheap, but you do get what you pay for. The service can be unreliable when it gets busy, which is often at noon, the hashbrowns are often terrible. I'm not even sure how they manage to get the toast salty, but it definitely is. That being said, it's super cheap and open for most of the day. I still go back there often, but I definitely don't rave about it. read more

I like this place. Very nice servers & solid breakfast options. They put onions in their homefries which is always delicious. If by chance there is a line you can always go into the bowling alley which has a door from Fil's and roll a couple frames. read more

pretty standard diner food, friendly staff, nice big booths for larger groups. we had nachos and onion rings to share for starters and i had the veggie burger which was pretty yummy. the bowling alley is really cool, my friend went to the washroom and discovered it in the back so we stayed for a game. fun place to go with friends but don't expect anything outstanding. read more

It was ok, I suppose. I had chicken fingers and chips. The chips were basically quotidian, the chicken fingers over cooked, but not heinously so. read more

Fil's is awesome. If you like a diner with a bit of history, this is your place. Had the soup du jour (great) and chicken salad sandwich (good). Nice place if you are looking for a relatively quick bite to eat. read more

This place is pretty popular and always packed, so my boyfriend and I decided to give it a try for the first time. They serve breakfast until 3pm everyday, so we walked in on a rainy weekend. We were seated right away, but it took awhile for us to even get menus, much less order. Finally, we ordered Eggs Benedict and Famous Steak & Eggs. It was cheap and fast, and the quality matched. The homefries were extra greasy and frankly, we didn't feel to great afterward. Given, we did order a couple of heavy meals, but we didn't finish them and didn't even bother taking them home. There was only one waitress working that we saw, and she had obviously been working there for awhile, as she seemed to know the menu inside out. A few guys walked in after us and joined a group seated across the room. They were loud and obnoxious, constantly swearing, even though a family with two young children were seated next to them. It seemed like the waitress knew them, as she would talk to them in between serving tables. She warned them numerous times that their behaviour was unacceptable, but it got to the point where the family had to ask them to stop, and even the waitress clearly got frustrated. These people were never asked to leave that I know of, and it really put a huge damper on our dining experience. Additionally, we thought the place could have been a bit cleaner, and my boyfriend had to ask for another fork, as the one he was given still had a piece of food stuck to it. This may have been a one time thing, but it made a terrible first impression and we're not too keen on going back. read more

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

Ordered the breakfast with French toast and eggs with 2 sausage and 2 bacon. The French toast and the eggs were bland, some of the hash browns were undercooked and the pancakes my friend ordered were inedible. Would not recommend. read more

I'm going to say that if you are stuck on where to go for breakfast after a certain hour, it's alright, but not great. They're friendlyl, and it's typical diner. If they overflow, they'll seat you in the bar on weekends, which is neat (it's a pub.) The food is greasy and a bit sloppy, and nothing but breakfast is good there (although I'm sure they could pull off fries.) Maybe I'm being harsh but like another reviewer, I don't think I've walked away without feeling a bit queasy before. I've been a handful of times. read more

Fil's is a friendly, neighbourhood diner that is a great place to bring kids. Breakfast is served late, and the lunch/dinner menu is always tasty. Inexpensive, with friendly service. Added bonus - if you feel like bowling, the same menu is offered in the attached bowling alley. read more

The staff are friendly here, you can tell they Enjoy working there. The place is usually pretty full. Breakfast is served into the late afternoon which is handy if you have a hang over( let's be honest ..) The breakfast is good. Not mind blowing but good at a fair price. Portions are ok although I feel they could put a larger portion of home fries. All in all, it's decent food for a decent honest price. Classic diner. read more

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

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

Was overall not super impressed. The waitress we had this morning was not inventive to us at all. We came in and ordered drinks first. We got coffee and finished it in a normal amount of time, our waitress walked by us several times trying to stop her to get more coffee. Eventually she came out with our food, yet again trying to ask her for more coffee, she put our food down and walked away. We ended up asking another server for more coffee. Everyone's food was ok, nothing amazing. My burger was way over done and almost burnt. I didn't really enjoy it. We asked for our bills and she messed up the bills and had to redo them. My friend pointed out that she didn't get charged for her coffee, she told her not to worry about it, yet I still got charged for it. While paying she left the table and started talking to someone in the kitchen. We waited five minutes for her to be done her conversation and come back for the rest of our bills. We were happy to get out after and left immediately without finishing the rest of our drinks. read more

Many reviews here praising Fil's breakfast. Can't say I've had the pleasure, but I've suffered their lunch menu. You'd think any diner could turn out a decent cheseburger and fries. Apparently not. Fil's cheeseburger was dry, overcooked, the patty, I believe, from frozen. Certainly the awful fries were. And all this for more than ten bucks, with a 30-minute wait! Far too long for diner service -- especially since I was the only customer in the place. Never again, read more

Had breakfast with friend this morning.(Stittsville location) My friend ordered the $4.99 special, and I ordered the Fils double double $6.49. My friends breakfast looked acceptable, mine on the other had for the price was very small. No home fries, no toast, some small portion of extra bacon, one regular piece of french toast, and maybe two scrambled eggs. To top it off I get my bill, and an extra charge of $1.50 for coffee!! what a rip off! Asked manager to take it off which she unwillingly did, then asked her to have the owner call me, which he did (Rick) was his name. Completely no regard for customer service. Said he could not absorb coffee in the $6.49 breakfast, but could on the $4.99 breakfast, makes no sense to me. He told me it stated on the menu that that breakfast did not include coffee, however on second look on the menu online, no where does it say that. I told him that the value for his breakfast was out to lunch I would be sure to spread around the news to everyone I know. To which he replied that all prices were going up 10% in a month's time. I told him he may have a failure of a business if he chooses to do that, and that I was going to make it my business to tell everyone to never eat at Fils diner as he takes advantage of customers. He never even offered me to come back on him or anything. Extremely poor customer service. Never, ever will repeat to this establishment. Spread the news around! Seemed even his staff were aware of the problem, as she nodded her head as I complained as if she has heard this complaint before. Won't be long for him! Restaurants such as this do not last in small communities. read more