Very happy to spend my money on a small business. We got lucky and there was nobody in the store…read more The limite is two, right after we walk in a client walks in. Everyone arrived at the same time. I didn't put much thought in what I got. I didn't want to keep everyone waiting. I Just wanted to try a few things. Everything was 3.75 to 4.50 size are very small. Nanimo was a normal size but the cheesecake was about 3 bite. Wish they had a mix box. That way you could try the donut and other treats. Maybe a best sellers box with 4 bites. I like that everything I get her is celiac. I didn't know vegan could taste this good. It is definitely a treat and not something I would treat myself to everyday. They had a coffee menu and tables on the other side. Maybe I will try it the next time I go.

Got a gluten free strawberry shortcake from here for my 26th birthday a while back that looked nice…read morebut was pretty much inedible. Sopping wet, flavourless dense cake with the most bland frosting I've ever tasted, and somehow even the strawberry filling tasted like the juice at the bottom of a recycling bin. It genuinely tasted like they forgot to add sugar to the cake at all. I had one bite from it and the rest had to be thrown out. Save yourself the $100 and just bake your own cake. Or just have nothing, that would honestly be better.

When my friend and I walked in to get some work done, the staff were automatically welcoming; it is…read moreevident that the staff care about good service. The food itself was amazing, and contained lots of healthy microgreens. This place is great for those that care about their health and want high quality service.

I am not sure if I was hungry if the food was actually good the experience was fantastic. They took…read moretime to make the dish and it felt very fresh and tasty! The restaurant is in a cute area in Ottawa downtown. Highly recommend this for vegetarians!

The Wellington Diner has a cozy and fun atmosphere with its '50s vibe, music, and decor, making…read moreevery visit a pleasure. The food is consistently great, and my go-to is the bacon Benny. I like to customize it by swapping the peameal bacon for regular bacon, adding a delicious twist to a classic dish. It's a spot that combines nostalgic charm with tasty eats. Le Wellington Diner offre une atmosphère confortable et amusante avec sa touche des années 50, sa musique et sa décoration, rendant chaque visite agréable. La cuisine est constamment délicieuse, et ma préférence va toujours vers le bacon Benny. J'aime le personnaliser en remplaçant le bacon de type " peameal " par du bacon ordinaire, ajoutant une touche savoureuse à ce plat classique. C'est un endroit qui marie le charme nostalgique avec une cuisine délicieuse.

Cozy classic style dinner. Fun ambiance with a lot of memorabilia. Service was good. Large portion…read moresizes. Can get really busy on the weekend. Would return

I have only lived in the Ottawa area for one month, but I feel I have already found one of my…read morefavorite restaurants. We went to Chez Fatima for dinner on a Saturday night, and I couldn't have been more impressed. I'm still not very familiar with this area, and I was surprised to see how dead everything was on the weekend. We were able to find free parking right across the street. We did not have reservations for dinner, but came early in the evening and we were able to get a table. Most of the tables were reserved, so I'd recommend calling ahead. For dinner you are able to pick from the menu or the buffet. The buffet is ~$25 and includes soup, a beautiful salad selection, bread, two veggie dishes, lamb/fish/chicken tangines, sausage, shrimp and dessert. It is a phenomenal value, and all of the food is homemade and fresh. They even bake their own bread, which is a delicious anise loaf. The restaurant is very welcoming and cozy. I can't wait to return!!

Very disappointing second experience compared to the one I had a year ago…read more The staff (1 person) tries to push you towards the regular menu even though the buffet option is still offered. Apparently, because people abuse! Ok! So the buffet is reduced to the third of what it shows on the pictures, with an insulting sweet section! Clever way to get us to order from regular menu... And then comes the service ! Here is a summary : You got the dish, eat , drink, pay and get out!

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.

Fabulous breakfasts and the flexibility to adapt menu items for Gluten free and food…read moreintolerances/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.

Canada. Who would have thought Canada is one of the best places to get great food!…read more While we were exploring Ottawa, we found the market square. We visited while the tulip festival was going on. There was food, art and lots of jewelry vendors, It was bustling. So many people and so much food. From Indian to a store all about cheeses from around the world. Being from Florida it's nice to find places like this that are very different and unique. The best part about this market was finding a classic poutine spot. The menu was very diverse, but we wanted something completely classic. The flavor of the gravy was delicious and the french fries were fried perfectly. The cheese is very different too. It can be very spongy, but it goes well with the whole combination. We definitely would return back to Bytown Joe's to try their unique flavors of poutine!

It's closed now but they had really good poutine when I came in. Dark, rich gravy and very crispy…read morefries and a decent amount of curds. I opted for a regular poutine and I occasionally dream about it, it was perfect.

We went here when G Burger was new. I gave them a fairly good review, as, overall, the burgers were…read moregood and they had just opened - but I do remember feeling like they were overpriced. I've not returned until now. Went there last night with a group of 6 adults, specifically because they have Gluten Free options. While service was great and the food was overall find for the price, I'm struggling. My salad was mediocre - nothing special or exciting about it. My chicken burger was good, but - again - nothing special. I don't think anyone walked away with a 'that was the best burger ever' kind of feel. One person really liked their poutine while another person found their poutine had stale fries. A burger eater also noted stale fries. I want to be clear - a 3 star in Yelp is 'A-OK' and that's what this is. It's not special in my mind. It is a good location to eat with friends and have a drink. Decor is pleasant a bit more unified than when they first opened, with better use of space. We loved our waitress.

The best burger in Ottawa. Hands down. I always choose the Frenchie, but can never decide between…read morecurly fries or straight-cut fries, so I get both--with no regrets. Their gluten-free bun is one to beat. This is hands down the best burger in town.

A busy spot in hintonburg, usually filled with difficulties getting a table. The service is very…read moreslow and disorganized, expect to wait 15-20 mins after being seated for any server to come by, we had to ask for a server The food was poorly done. Everything had a strong taste of overwhelming acidity and sourness. My dining party got tacos, quesabriras, and the enchilladas. Only 1/3 items were enjoyable and all dining members said they would not return. The value for your money is also not great. Would not spend $25 for 3 tacos where you wont enjoy them....

I had lunch at Taqueria La Bonita with a friend. I felt that the food was good but a bit overpriced…read morefor what it was. The restaurant has two locations, the original one on Cadboro, which I've been to before, and this newer one on Wellington West. I feel that this location on Wellington West is a bit "hipper" and "cooler" yet more commercial. The Cadboro location, I found more like a family eatery and had more of a mom and pop feel. I got 2 tacos ($6.50 each), the barbacoa, and the chicken mole. My friend got 2 chicken quesadillas ($8 each). Both the tacos and quesadillas were really small, much smaller than I expected for the price. The barbacoa taco was pulled beef topped with onions and cilantro. The beef was tender and the seasonings were tasty. The chicken mole taco was topped with shredded lettuce, cheese and a white sauce. The mole sauce was sweet and had a strong chocolate flavour. The taco shells were corn tortillas and they give you double shells. I had to eat my tacos with a knife and fork because they fell apart when I tried to pick them up. My friend also had to eat her quesadillas with a knife and fork. Service was very pleasant. We got a glass bottle of water for our table. Our server checked up on us appropriately. Decor is very cool and colourful. Lots of Mexican items around. The restaurant in this space before Taqueria La Bonita was also a Mexican restaurant (the very short lived, La Cocina Loca), and the restaurant before that was also a Mexican restaurant (the second location for Ola Cocina, sadly it closed, but the original Ola Cocina in Vanier lives on). Prior to that it was Zazaza (a pizza place). I looked at their drinks menu and they have lots of creative and delicious sounding (and expensive) drinks. They have some sofa like chairs and the back of the restaurant has a more loungey feel. Overall I felt that the food was good, but too pricey for me, as I could have easily eaten 5-6 tacos and $30-$40 for a taco lunch is too spendy for me.

As always, our dinner was delicious. Being Celiac, I usually have to first figure out what items on…read morethe menu I CAN eat, then decide which of those I want. Having the opportunity to order ANYTHING on the menu, knowing that their dedicated gluten-free kitchen is available, is priceless. Definitely one of my favourite places in Ottawa! The service is always excellent. All the tables are always filled, and yet it doesn't seem too crowded once you're seated.

Absolutely wonderful experience in this cozy spot! I'm glad…read morewe made reservations well ahead of our visit. Bruschetta and tomato soup to start, with a strawberry ginger mocktail. Mains were the cannelloni and frute di mare. Creme brule for dessert with coffee, of course. The table next to us were celebrating a birthday. The chef came to their table to sing happy birthday, in a way that was purely Italian. It made our evening that much more memorable!

Food item prices are on the higher end, but that is reasonable considering the vibe or atmosphere…read moreof the place. Zak's Diner is at the heart of ByWard Market. There are plenty of botiques and other dining places nearby. You would get the option of patio dining outdoors or indoor seating. Food is standard diner fare with nothing noteworthy. There is an option to "poutinize your fries" for an extra $4.99, which I find a little bit much for the cheese curds and gravy. I did enjoy the Zak's Famous Milkshake ($8.99) and Ice Cream Float ($6.49). The Milshake was creamy and came with a metal cup filled with extra milkshake / whip cream. We came to have lunch a little past noontime rush. It was nice that we, a group of 2 people, were allowed to move to a table for 4 when we requested it. It was always welcome to have more elbowroom. Their table for 2 is a little bit cramped when you also have a bag or some other things with you.

*Great food* (Cooks) 5 star…read more My experience is with a rude/unhinged server/manager Sunday Oct 4th 2026 approximately 6:20 pm She projected her day on me, she says sorry just finished a rush was her reasoning. I could not find her or anyone to help me as I walked around the restaurant for 10 minute, cooks looked at me serveral times, I guess I came at the wrong time for service. I had asked for a manager & that's when she started projecting with the insults, calling me rude, bringing my daughter into it when my daughter went home across the street to go to the bathroom & manager telling me why my daughter left, really! great customer Service. I told her to stop 3 times but more insults kept coming, she said why do you come here then, I replied because I like the food, but not so much my service by her.... Busser then trying to cover for her, he said there is no one to speak to she is the manager after she already said i could speak to someone, that was like pulling teeth to have her write it down, scribbled on a piece of paper you can't make out part of the phone number or the name, you can't make this stuff up, she needed to deescalate You can clearly see the way she wrote on the paper, by this point I was in shock with her behaviour & continued projecting. I get it when you work together you want to cover for one another, so I thought I would address it here... anyways great food, but the lady server/manager representing ZAKS do better, I did not leave a tip & that's where her emotions took control of her. it all started with the sausages, no Jams for toast, no hp sauce, no extra napkins when needed, not asking if we would like refills on pops bringing my 1 sausage to go on a plate & takes the hp sauce away lol, but she just finished a rush is what she claims & that makes it ok, but yet I've been to ZAKS serveral times this week and there's no one in there when I've been in, if this is how she acts when not busy, I could imagine when it is busy. again do better as a manager, I'll say it again, you are representing ZAKS IN OTTAWA., Don't sabotage something that's not yours. The way you talk to customers, I wish the owner saw her whole demeanour....that would be grounds to be fired or time off.