When we were planning our trip to Ottawa, I specifically checked to see if Guy Fieri had popped…read moreinto any nearby restaurants. And lo and behold, Triple D indeed made a stop into Jax, which is about a five minute walk from our rental. So it was on a recent Tuesday morning that I popped in and ordered the Banana Bread French Toast ("House banana bread, served with cinnamon apple compote, local maple syrup, fresh whipped cream") for takeout. The food was ready about 10 minutes later and I was back at the rental and eating five minutes after that. It's really, really good. The French toast by itself is impressively not too sweet, but the when you eat it with the syrup and the apple compote and the cream, it turns into a perfectly balanced, super delicious concoction. I also got their ice coffee and we both agreed that it was far better than most ice coffees we've ever had. What an awesome little place.

Good homefries, sausages. I was excited to try the banana French toast since I've heard great…read morethings, but unfortunately it was very dry and disappointing. I should have sent it back

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.

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

Terrific bakery with outstanding desserts. breads, sandwiches and breakfast! My absolute favorite…read morefrom here though is their sourdough pizza, only made certain days and times but it's beyond worth it, my preference is the Hipster and I definitely get several parm dips...one of my faves in the city! I wish to the gods that they would bring back their Detroit style...it was life changing!

We saw this spot on the Food Channel awhile ago and we bookmarked it, as Canada was on our short…read morelist to visit. We drove from Quebec to Niagara and one day on the road this was the perfect pit stop for coffee and an early lunch. The lunch menu is not available until 10 and it did not say that on their website, fyi. We were lucky to arrive a few minutes before 10. We enjoyed a very healthy sized meal of a sandwich and soups. These are huge meals, and very delicious. The staff was friendly and the coffee was great! Don't pass this one by...

Allo Mon Coco is a classic spot for breakfast or brunch if you are craving for something hearty or…read moresweet! My sister and I visited recently and we were seated right away for breakfast. We went relatively earlier, so there was lots of space and our server was very perky. We ordered and got our food pretty quickly. I ordered the Two Eggs and 1 Choice which is as simple as it gets for breakfast - I got 2 sunny side up eggs, sausage, home fries and fruit with rye bread. This is a classic breakfast and quite tasty as it is. I love that the potatoes were like home fries (crispy and soft). It really hit the spot. My sister ordered the Lac Saint-Jean which has 2 eggs, 1 choice of meat (she got bacon), baked beans, cretons (traditional French-Canadian pork spread) and a blueberry pancake. This was super delicious too. If you have not had creton before, it is a must-try. It tastes good on it's on or have it on toast. Everything was made well and the blueberry pancake is huge! We had to pack it to go. Great breakfast/brunch spot if you are in the area, and it's got everything you want in one place. Love the bright colours of the restaurant and plentiful seating. Also a great spot if you plan on going shopping at Billings Bridge afterwards too. Lots of parking and great customer service too!

Solid breakfast spot. Easy access from the mall or from parking lot. Good service. Breakfast diner…read moreatmosphere. Solid food. Left with full stomachs.

Good. Needed a good lunch. I knew the server person. Comfortable and nice. Al's is always good…read more Sometimes get inconscient server receipts. For honest; Less salt. But good - NaCl can be deleted. We all exceed our RDA IN factory inputs!

This is a basic diner that is clearly a local fave. We found it on Yelp as we are visiting Ottawa…read morethis weekend. The food was done as requested (eggs were actually over easy). The staff are friendly, even tho they are kept busy on their feet! The place is busy and so it was loud but it was clean. Steps to get in tho if you have mobility device.

I remember when I attended Carleton in the '90s, Elgin Street Diner was a staple of university…read morelife. So when we decided to come to Ottawa for a quick getaway, of course we had to pop in for some food. Our server couldn't possibly have been nicer or more friendly, and the vibe was exactly what I wanted it to be. We decided to share a Caesar Salad and a Philly Steak Poutine, the latter of which our server invented himself decades ago! Both dishes were phenomenal. The salad was hearty and rich, and the poutine was as decadent and cheesy as you'd hope. The meat was plentiful and tender, and the whole thing was just so delicious and well assembled. I'm very happy that Elgin Street Diner hasn't lost a step all these years later.

Amazing service from a very knowledgeable staff that who were able to tell me the exact list of…read moreingredients in every dish. As a person with an obscene list of allergies this is the only way I can eat out. The ambiance is great, music matching the time of night as it went from eleven to midnight to last call at the bars and the subsequent rush to the morning crew taking over the aux. I got a 9-hour sample of their service and it was amazing through and through

As a brunch enthusiast, I knew I had to try out Mazarine after reading the reviews. The place…read moreitself was a decent size with a few seating options, but as many mentioned before, be prepared for a wait. My sister and I came around 11:30am and put our names on the electronic waitlist. We're a party of 2 and was about 9th in line with an approximate wait time of 60 minutes. While waiting, we decided to walk to Chinatown to explore. I would say that 60 mins is common and expected for most brunch places in every city. I'm from Toronto and this is the same there. I was able to track the waitlist on my phone easily and started heading back when we were 4th in line. The menu is quite limited, but they had all of the classic brunch items available, plus Shashuka. I wasn't feeling too hungry by the time we sat down, so I opted for the mushroom and cheese omelet with an espresso salted honey latte on the side. My sister got the classic breakfast. The latte was quite on the bitter side, but I'm okay with that. The omelet was cheesy, delicious and didn't feel too heavy. The potatoes were crispy as well. I enjoyed my meal. Overall, a solid brunch spot.

One of the few brunch spots in Ottawa so it was absolutely packed on a Saturday. They have an…read moreonline waitlist system in place that gives you a text when your table is ready so we went and explored a bit of the city while waiting for a table. The shop is really cute, bright, and feels like a mom and pops kind of place. They have a small selection of brunch offerings but a rather expansive drink menu, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Got the Classic Breakfast (15), which is your typical toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, potato brunch. Everything was just decent. It's a lot of food and I definitely felt I got my money's worth portion wise. Great atmosphere but be ready for a long waittime!

Tried this spot for the first time since it's conveniently in the same plaza as GoodLife…read more Food was pretty average overall, nothing that really stood out. The steak came out undercooked, but they fixed it quickly so no issues there. Service was fairly attentive throughout. Everything was fine, just nothing that really wow'd me or makes me go out of my way to come back.

The service here is great, the place is usually busy and a bit noisy sometimes but that's to be…read moreexpected in a diner. The food here has all been pretty great, if a bit pricey. I've tried a few of the pancakes and I do admit they're insanely sweet. I generally just steal a bite or two of my partner's. the south hash steak bowl is my favourite, but I always order it less cooked than how I want my steak because if I order a medium rare I'm usually getting it medium well. But beyond that, they're great with modifications and allergies. Definitely a pricier breakfast place, but their menu has something for just about everyone

This was one of my favourite breakfasts on my Ottawa trip. The location is out of downtown and away…read morefrom Bank Street, so parking was easier to find in a very nice area with lots of cute little businesses. The inside is so cute. I really wish I'd gotten a photo of the little waiting area. They have all these colourful couches and lamps. It's like a little parlour. The spot is just so cozy. I even had to take a picture of the walls where the downstairs washrooms are located. They had gorgeous sunflowers painted all over them. The service is every bit as good as the food. The mimosas are worth it, lots of bubbles (some places really skimp, not Chesterfield's). They have many gluten-free options, which always makes me feel like I can eat like everyone else. I ordered the Bird's Nest Benny. The eggs were the most perfectly poached I've ever had at a restaurant. A side came with the benny, and I got the baked beans. The food was absolutely delicious. Potatoes, eggs, bacon, and maple-lime hollandaise that was to die for. There was so much food. Impossible to walk away hungry. Service was perfect as well. His name wasn't on the receipt, but he treated me like I was just as important as the group diners. No solo diner curse here. Cute spot, very clean, perfect service and food with quality ingredients. I will definitely stop in when I'm in Ottawa again.

Cute spot for breakfast! Have been here a few times now. Really filling portions so I never walk…read moreaway feeling no hungry!