Came here while in Ottawa after seeing all the great reviews and it definitely lived up to it. 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! read more

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Very small-town friendly neighbourhood atmosphere and fun diner-y options! I had an issue with my meal but it was quickly remedied and covered by the staff, who were all helpful and nice. read more

Wilf & Ada's - Vegan "Eggs" in Purgatory! - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Cool place but highly overrated. First of all you can't call yourself a scratch diner if you don't make everything. Period. Don't tell me you're sorry you can't accept international credit cards. It's a choice, you're not sorry. If you were sorry you would do something about it. I ordered the blt with egg and home fries. Awful. Really bad tasteless sandwich. Toast your bread. It adds flavor to otherwise really bad bread. Don't overcook and scramble your eggs and while you are murdering them season them too. Let me introduce you to salt and pepper. Whatever you're spraying on that flat top..,,, stop it. Get a squeeze bottle and use a mixture of butter and a good quality oil. The home fries are deep fried so just order fries right? Why have both if you're just going to deep fry them? What's the point? I'm going to stop here. You get the idea. The food isn't great. This is just a diner people. It's fine for a diner but don't paint it to be more than that. My wife liked her Benedict but there's all kinds of garbage in those commercial English muffins you're buying. Not scratch either. This is the most disappointing meal I've had in Ottawa. Thanks. read more

Fantastic lavender lemon thyme waffles. Such friendly service with all of the staff being super helpful and enthusiastic. Cozy space and well worth a visit. read more

Wilf & Ada's - Lavender Lemon Thyme Waffles - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

love a duck dish! but this duck was maybe a bit dry. the Cortland apples in the dish were an excellent touch. the potatoes were a bit too oily. got in pretty quick on a Monday with no wait, the space of the restaurant is a bit small but service was pretty quick read more

Wilf & Ada's - duck Mariposa - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

A great local business, been a brunch staple in centretown for a long time! Can't recommend them enough.

We arrived in Ottawa early in the morning from our 4.5hrs drive from Quebec City. This was our first stop before venturing out into the city. When we entered, there was one party ahead of us. We waited about 10mins before they texted me that our table was ready. Our servers were great and attentive. You can tell their food is made with good quality and organic. Thanks for the great service!! We ordered: Florentino eggs benedict Buttermilk french toast Duck benedict read more

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Yes! Excellent food and service. However, because it is so popular and busy, it can be noisy

My hubby and I decided to go here for a brunch date since we had a $25 gift card to use here. We arrived at 10am and were told that it would be an hour wait to get a table. We were called after 40min went by, so it wasn't too bad of a wait since we popped over to Arlington Five, the next door coffee shop, to hang out. I ordered the Blackstone Eggs Benny ($23) that came with a choice of all home fries or half home fries half salad. I chose the latter and I liked the fresh lemony vinaigrette on the salad. My Eggs Benny was perfectly cooked and the hollandaise sauce was delicious. My hubby ordered the Breakfast Burger ($24) that is made with local ground beef and St. Albert's cheddar. He let me have a bite and it was a pretty tasty and juicy burger. It also came with home fries. We both ordered coffee as our drinks and we were told that it was from Arlington Five, but the taste was so acidic compared to the latte and cappuccino we had tried earlier at Arlington Five. Normally we would both have at least two cups of coffee with our breakfast, but neither of us wanted more than one cup even with cream. I had a hard time even finishing one cup. The vibe and service here were good. Our overall experience was good since the food was very fresh and the portions were quite satisfying. I can see why it's popular among the locals, but I still much prefer Chesterfield's as our go-to brunch spot given their prices and quality and quantity of food. Although Wilf & Ada's was good, I'm not in a big rush to go back as I feel Chesterfield's has more memorable and creative brunch dishes plus way better coffee. read more

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This is easily regarded as one of the best brunch spots in the Ottawa area. I found some of the items to be delicious, but also maybe not up to the hype that I was expecting. I had the duck eggs, Benedict and it had a really interesting flavour and a great amount of meat available. My partner at the large breakfast, and it was definitely large to say the least. I did find the flavours to be a bit subtle,, so if you were someone who likes strong and unique flavours are we consider these to be more classic. The only downside of this location are at the limited seating options as well as a limited hours of operation. As someone who loves bacon, I was also a little disappointed by the meat because it was definitely a gray colour and seemed a little bit off in terms of the flavor. Something I do really like about the location is that they support a lot of local businesses , and you can see an extensive list of businesses that are being supported at the community. read more

Wilf & Ada's - Duck eggs benedict - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Visiting Ottawa, looking for a place between the Glebe and downtown for lunch and this came out with strong reviews. Got there at 12:15 on a Thursday and had about a 20 minute wait. Menu looked great, vibe is great, service excellent. I ordered the "Off the menu" special of meatballs with cheese curds, arugula and spicy tomato sauce with a mix of fries and salad and it was all terrific. Yelpers were right again! It was not all that spicy, which was fine with me. read more

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Love a good scratch kitchen and this is a terrific one. A smaller restaurant, tables are closer together. Very clean. Friendly service. Appreciate the focus on local suppliers. The food was excellent and appreciate that they are very accommodating with special requests. We had the French toast and Blackstone Benny. I don't usually eat whipped cream, but it was fresh and not the spray can type and I did eat some of it. Coffee was piping hot and delicious. read more

Sometimes you feel for a nice place that serves good coffee and eggs, but not the kind you have in all these pubs downtown. After all, isn't a pub a place where to drink beers in good company and watch a good game? At Wilf & Ada's, we had a great chat and a very nice meal. While my friend choose a classic breakfast dish, I took a very special Eggs Benny called Mariposa duck. The dish includes with the eggs Benedict confit duck with roasted squash and leek. The taste of leek had somewhat dissolved in the combination of ingredients, but I really liked the mix of confit and squash. The service is quite good and staff very friendly. But if you plan trying out their food, make sure to first check their opening hours. read more

Wilf & Ada's - Mariposa duck - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Great ambiance, great service and great food from scratch. Expect a wait for a table but it's worth it. read more

Wilf & Ada's - Classic breakfast with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sourdough and pork beans. - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I love the service. Too one. The lady who serves and takes the order is very very nice! Food was cool, busy business. We were looking for a good hollándose sauce, but it wasn't all that compare to Quebec City one .. read more

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Wilf and Ada's is super popular. I think it has the most reviews on Yelp for a restaurant in Ottawa, definitely in the top 5 at least. It's been on my list of places to try for a while, but apparently the waits are epic, especially on the weekends, so I've been putting it off. Well, I happened to be in the area with my husband on a Friday morning and we walked by and saw empty seats, so we went in. Overall, the food was good, but I personally did not feel that it lived up to the hype. I got the "Eggs in Purgatory" ($16.28) which I think is their signature dish. It's poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with argula and grana padano cheese. Served with toast and home fries. It's similar to Shakshuka. I did like that the toast was served dry and not drenched in butter. The eggs were soft poached, which I like, and the tomato sauce was flavourful. It was slightly spicy. The peppery flavour of the argula went well with this dish. The home fries were crispy and abundant. My husband had the Hungry Man Breakfast ($19.21). This came with 2 eggs any style (over easy), toast, beans, home fries, 2 sides (bacon and sausage) and French toast. He really enjoyed it. The French toast had a fruit compote on it and some whipped cream. It was served on a separate plate and looked pretty. Service was nice enough. The place is a bit on the smaller side, and I felt that tables were really close together. In the winter, when people have their coats behind their chairs it just makes the place look and feel very cramped. They also own Arlington Five, a cafe around the corner. If Wilf and Ada's is full they take down customers' names and numbers and send them to Arlington Five and advise them to wait for a call when their table is ready. What a smart business strategy! I'm glad I tried it, but I won't be a regular. Street parking only. read more

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I got the hungry human and it was amazing! Instead of beans, we both did an extra egg. I had sausage and bacon for my sides and the French toast was great. Love their potatoes and sourdough bread. My husband got the classic and also loved it! Great place for gluten free options! We didn't have a wait on a Thursday morning around 11. read more

Wilf & Ada's - Hungry human & classic - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

This little spot is always busy and hustling with customers.. food is always fresh and no they make the best poached eggs.. came on a Wednesday morning and it was busy! But didn't wait long.. service is super friendly and fast! Got an avocado poached egg and my partner got the veggie egg it's interesting the veggies come on the side! The orange juice is super fresh and all was great! read more

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Came here for brunch with some friends on a Sunday morning. This place does not take reservations and has pretty limited seating. the wait to get in the restaurant was pretty long around 12pm. Once we got in we were also pretty rushed to leave after eating since they were closing soon. I got the duck egg Benedict and I barely got any duck. The flavour otherwise was pretty average, very standard egg Benedict. read more

Wilf & Ada's - Duck egg Benedict - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Great breakfast! A short wait as it's pretty small inside but great staff and service. Good coffee and we treated ourselves to a mimosa too. Both went perfectly well with the French toast. Definitely a great find especially when just time for one breakfast in Ottawa. read more

Wilf & Ada's - French Toast with stewed apples and raspberries. - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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We heard about Wilf & Ada's from Instagram and knew we had to visit this brunch spot when we were visiting Ottawa from Toronto. We went on a Friday around noon and snagged the last table so luckily we didn't have to wait. We tried their blackstone eggs benny and eggs in purgatory (which was a bit spicy) but both dishes were beyond delicious. The portions are pretty big so we definitely left very full and satisfied! read more

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The brunch here...HIT.THE.SPOT! Huge portions and really accommodating with my requests with extra greens (without extra charge too!). Has all your staple brunch items. We enjoyed our Blackstone Eggs Benny & HungryMan Breakfast. read more

Wilf & Ada's - Black stone Eggs Benedict & HungryMan breakfast - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Stopped in for breakfast. Had the eggs in purgatory, a couple eggs with a spicy tomato sauce, excellent breakfast potatoes and sourdough toast with strawberry rhubarb jam. Truly delicious and will gladly come here again for this dish. Only wish I had room for their homemade beans as a side. read more

About a month before the pandemic took hold and thing shut down, my wife and I had a pleasant brunch, enjoying the personable serving staff and tasty food. It's a tight space and usually well-filled with diners; the food is that good. There's a strong hipster vibe, with mismatched plates, mugs, and cutlery. My Hungry Man breakfast was filling, with eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, and french toast. It almost felt like a dinner and dessert, with the savoury eggs, meant and beans, and the sweet french toast topped with compote and whipped cream. I didn't need dinner after that... We're not close enough to pop in to pick up takeout, but I am looking forward to getting back to try more of the menu once things get back to normal(ish). read more

The food was so good and the staff slays. Thanks ! It was so good and awesome and yummy me and my boyfriend loved this place so much and the coffee was good I would suggest the duck eggs Benedict because it's so special and tastes so fresh read more

Had brunch here at the beginning of the year and really looking forward to when they open again so I can get some of their great home fries and bacon! Lineup was surprisingly short that day as they're usually a sign up sheet. We got in there in no time and the staff were amazing. One of the better brunch spots in the downtown core. read more

This is probably my all time favourite breakfast place in all of Ottawa. I haven't been in a while because of covid-19, but once the pandemic eases, you can bet this will be one of the first places I will go. Firstly, the place is super cozy it's small, but has a real friendly hipster feel to it. The décor is unique (not necessarily matching) and they have a lot of local artists on the wall. The service is awesome. The people there are super friendly and were able to accommodate my friend's allergies. They are attentive and come often when you need them. They are all friendly and act more like friends than servers. The food is absolutely fantastic. I still remember the bacon that I had when I was there and how crisp and smoky it was. I still think about it to this day..I would definitely recommend the hungry man, which is like the basic generic eggs, toast, homefries and a protein. Can't wait to go again! :) read more

Wilf & Ada's was one of the first brunch spots that I tried in Ottawa and they didn't disappoint. It's a small spot on Bank street, near all the action. Please note, this establishment doesn't allow folks to make reservations so if you come during prime hours you will have to wait it out. My wait was about 60 mins, I crashed at a local coffee shop until I received my text that my table was ready. I ordered the eggs benedict, my favorite brunch meal. Service was smooth and easy. I left with a full stomach, very delicious! read more

Wilf & Ada's - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Sorry that I have to do this but I went in last weekend for brunch with my mother. We managed to get a table very quickly. I have been here several times before. This was the worst experience. Service was great though don't get me wrong. Eggs over easy had water somehow trapped inside between the white and the yolk. Made my entire plate wet and soggy and ruined my appetite really fast. Bacon was JUST barely cooked. I never ask to return anything but I had asked if it could be cooked some more. I got it back. Not much difference but I just really didn't want to send it back a second time. I ate it but I didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped. I've worked service before. I get how hard it can be to do brunch service. Everyone hates doing brunch service. But the eggs having water spill all over my breakfast was just kinda gross. Was expecting two slices of toast. It's more like one slice cut in half. My server did an excellent job. He even gave me 50% off for my meal. The poutine is another story. It's not poutine. It's like a chicken pot pie filling on top of fries and not a lot of cheese. If I were the kitchen I would take this off the menu. I'm sorry I need to leave a one star to offset how far this place has fallen. When it came time for the bill. Another gentleman brought the machine to pay. The tip options read like this 1. 20% 2. 25% 3. 99% 4. Other I'm sorry I really should have taken pictures. But 99%?????? That's insulting. Somebody had to program that machine to have those options. I have never written a review but this experience deserved one. Extremely limited hours and seating. I'm surprised it's lasted this long. Lines used to be out the door and people would happily wait for up to an hour to be seated. read more

I must have driven by the restaurant a hundred times. What a missed opportunity. I had time on my hands, so I popped in on a whim. It's small and the food is first-rate, so expect to wait more than an hour if you are not arriving as they open. I was lucky in that it was a snowy work day that kept what normally would be a line around the block at home. The experience reminds me of old West Village NYC with the food to match. I had "Eggs in Purgatory" paired with a Ceaser (which was closer to a classic Bloody Mary, which I love). This dish is two poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce in a small iron skillet. I could never make this, but I very much appreciate the skill and creativity. It was all the way first-rate. I have no notes other than please change nothing. If you are reading this and waiting or thinking about waiting in line, please do so. It will be worth it and then some. read more

Wilf & Ada's - The Ceaser - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Service was good but the wait was very long. Ambiance is nothing great very small and over crowded. The food however was very good well seasoned and well cooked. Overall we will eat here again but cannot say it will become a regular haunt read more

Super friendly service, fresh ingredients and great coffee! The Eggs Benny's are a must! read more

Wilf & Ada's - Duck Confit Eggs Benny - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Wilf and Ada's is doing brunch best. Every time I go I try to have something different and it's always exceptional. The products they use really taste so fresh and take brunch to another level. read more

Wilf & Ada's - Classic Benedict - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I ended up at this spot as the first choice was shutdown without any notice. I am glad I ended up here. The seating has become very limited due to the pandemic but they have added tables outside and have imposed time limits on seating which is fine as people tend to linger for brunch. I ordered the purgatory (eggs with spicy tomato and arugula) with whole wheat bread. They don't have any espresso based drinks but the server was kind enough to point out the spot next door and allowed me to get my cappuccino from there. Kudos for good service. The food tool its time but comes out piping hot. The arugula added a nice flavor to the hot egg and loads of cheese. The potato sides were nice and crisp as well. I think I will be back to try them out. read more

Wilf & Ada's - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I was on the lookout for a great brunch place and this popped up in my search. I tried to go on the Saturday before Labour Day, but they were unexpectedly closed due to a mechanical issue. Oh well. I was able to try their brunch last Sunday instead. At 12 pm, we were quoted about 1 hour for a table of 2. We opted to wait and walked in the Glebe area while patiently waiting for a text. Surprisingly, our table was ready after about 30 minutes, so we rushed back. The restaurant does not really have air con. After walking around in the hot sun, it felt pretty stuffy and warm in the restaurant. We were seated near the back by the kitchen, which made things even warmer. I did notice my clothes had a distinct food smell afterwards, which could be accounted for by the seating. Service was excellent. We were brought our water and drinks quickly, and the menu was explained to us thoroughly. The waiter explained where they got most of their food, how their bacon was made, and some favourites on the menu. Throughout our meal, we were checked on and water was always filled. House-made lemonade: made with honey and visible lemon zest, this was very refreshing and reasonably priced at $4. Perfect for a hot day. Eggs in purgatory: for just under $17, you get a cast iron pan filled with a spicy tomato sauce, which is heated up and two eggs are poached in it. Then it's topped with lots of Parmesan shavings and arugula, and homies and toast go on the side. This was very filling, yet felt lighter than an eggs Benedict, and left me satisfied. It was just the perfect amount of spice, too. Overall, I had a great experience here and would come back for sure. The ventilation could use some work, but it does not deter me from coming back. I'd highly recommend putting your name down early and keeping an eye on your phone as people tend to cancel their waitlist spot. I'm interested in trying the avocado eggs and any of their eggs benedicts next time! read more

Wilf & Ada's - Eggs in purgatory - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Probably my favourite brunch spot in town! Such a must try! They are busy and don't take reservations so make sure you go early or are not in a rush and can wait. By far my favourite order is their blackstone benny (their bacon is deciduous and crispy & grilled to perfection, but their grilled tomatoes and chives and hollandaise sauce is also amazing! Was sad that they had to close during Covid but they are back up and running under new leadership and better than ever! Definitely have to check this place out, it will not disappoint! read more

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I waited five years to try Wilf & Ada's, partially because I lived in the West end and it was a bit of a trek to get to for breakfast (and I'm usually really impatient and hangry in the morning), and partially because I've always heard about how busy it gets and the wait. Finally, I decided to bite the bullet and head out nice and early on a Sunday to get in there and give it a go... and I have no regrets! At Wilf & Ada's the first thing I noticed was the space. It was small, so I can now understand how it would get full quickly, but somehow it just worked. There's a definite "homey" kind of feel to it, amplified only by how friendly and helpful the staff are. Seriously, I couldn't be that pleasant at 8am, no matter how much you paid me! When I'm out at any restaurant the most important thing for me is how good the service is, with food as a close second. They definitely scored high on both counts for me! I tried the eggs in purgatory (as featured on "You Gotta Eat Here")with a side of hollandaise sauce, and my dad had the avocado eggs with a side of sausage. The eggs in purgatory were really good. There's a definite kick to them, so it's great if you like a lil' spice. I really loved how it worked so well with the arugula on top, though I do almost wish the arugula had been on the side (so the dish would be more photo-friendly) but either way, it was good! The potatoes were pretty good, hand cut and made in house, but they didn't stand out as the start of my meal, and that's OK, especially since I had the hollandaise sauce for dipping, which was really good! Dad was happy with his meal. He especially enjoyed the sausage. We were lucky to have snagged the last table before a big rush and the lineup started, so it was worth going nice and early. If I manage to find my way out of bed early enough on a weekend again, I'll definitely be back. It's definitely worth a try! read more

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Been waiting a LONG time to try this place. Always a crazy line. On a rainy day before noon we were able to easily find a table. The place didn't disappoint. Good coffee, friendly service. The trout rosti and the eggs in purgatory were both very good. Everything was fresh and on point and unique and tasty. No complaints. Nothing blew me away but it was certainly a high quality brekkie. For sure will return but I'm not waiting in no line. read more

Wilf & Ada's - Trout rosti dish - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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0 stars for me for service!!!!!! Horrible service and inflexible. I walked in here on saturday before 9am for a table of 3. A couple just entered ahead of me. There were 4 open tables of 2, with 2 of them right beside each other. Rather than asking/directing the other group, who hasn't taken off their jackets yet, to another table. The waitress/hostess told me she cannot ask them to change tables and I will have to wait for another 30 minutes for a table. Then, a big group of 6 walks out, and I asked again. The waitress said that is a table of 6 and we cannot take a table again. What kind of service is this!!! Either they are so arrogant they are willing to turn away customers to elevate their snobby reputation, or they have a waitress that needs to be re-trained. Never will I come back. By the way, with their inflexibility and tables of 2, and the really tall bar-like tables, this is definitely a place that is not good for kids. read more

Wilf and Ada's is in a great location downtown on Bank Street. Make sure you get there early though, because it gets really busy- and for good reason! We grabbed two of their blackstone bennys (with bacon and grilled tomato l) with home fries. These home fries were the best I've ever had, so crispy!!!!! I will definitely be back to check out more of their menu- so tasty! read more

Wilf & Ada's - Blackstone bennys! - Diners Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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