Mélissa Charette Valley
+5
This is lovely the style is great the staff are always smiling & polite the food is great and on point the restaurant is always clean the milkshakes are fabulous defenitely one of my favorite places to go!
I judge a restaurant by their breakfast and Zak's did not disappoint. Food was great. Large portions and our server was really good.
Je suis aller au Zak's diner la semaine derniere. On a très bien manger! La poutine est excellante et le service aussi.
Definitely in my top 3 favourite restaurants. Great service, great food and a great atmosphere. Lucas is the best :)
Sarah Malcolmson Palmer
+5
Friendly staff, good food, managed the Canada Day rush very well, doing their best to squeeze everyone in.
I've gone to Zak's Diner several times now and I've yet to be disappointed. The food is just perfect and don't get me started on their milkshakes... Oh my they're phenomenal! I really love breakfast and the fact that their breakfast menu is always available makes it 100x better for me.
The service is great. I get seated right away and the waiters are always really friendly! Considering the restaurant is open 24hrs, I'd imagine some waiters be a little grumpy and tired when you'd come later at night but it's the complete opposite! I've always found the best ones are the ones who are working there late! It isn't as busy so they're able to have good conversations with you and really it's awesome!
The vintage diner look gives off this even better vibe that makes your experience even better! With such great food and service, you can't go wrong.
Zaks is an old Ottawa gem! Great for a late breakfast, or a late night bite. The charming decor, makes it all the while to just run in and grab a signature milkshake. Enjoy!
I went to Zak's Diner today for lunch, and one thing I really like is that they have a 24-hour breakfast menu.
They offer freshly squeezed juice, which I think is good.
They have a really good kid's menu, it has good items.
The food is made quickly, but sometimes they forget some parts of the order, but it's not that big of a deal.
An item I really like on the menu is the strawberry banana crepes.
Overall, I rate it a 4.5.
It's awesome, and I do recommend it.
Dinner with a friend last Tuesday. We walked in and were greeted with a smile and a friendly banter. The menus were promptly placed in front of us and we got our drinks pretty fast. The one thing that bothered me is that they gave me the larger size of cider 20oz( and charged that price) but I should have specified that I wanted the smaller portion.
The menu is quite diverse but is typically a greasy spoon type diner.
My Greek wrap with chicken, feta, tomatoes and cucumber was super filling but I found the taste a bit bland after awhile. The fries were my favourite part of the meal since they were so perfectly crispy and salty. So many places cannot get their fries right!
Solid place in the market if you don't want to spend a fortune and want some comfort food.
One of my favorite places to grab brunch on the weekends or get a late night bite. It's so convenient that the place is open 24/7! So many items on the menu but my favorite is always the milkshakes which always come in double size. That's a meal in itself.
Great retro feeling at this place. Open 24 hours a day. Never had to wait more then 2 min to get a table (even during the busier times)
On to the Food:
I am a huge fan of their poutine, not the regular one. I am talking about the curly fry poutine (same one but just curly fries). it's $10.49 but definetly can be shared between two people.
The milkshakes are pretty good too. They are thick and large portion as they give you the extra.
Mocha: best one
Coffee: mocha is better (coffee flavor isn't too strong)
Butterscotch: too sweet
Mango: not bad
The hot chocolate was really tasty too!
I've also tried the quesadilla can't say I liked it very much as it was lacking flavor and was on the greasy side.
Had lunch and good diner food. Tha vegetables were a bit rubbery if I may say. The rest of the food was good. Service fast and efficient . The food was serve hot
A classic spot in Ottawa, family friendly and open 24/7. Food is delicious, portions are huge, and it has the best prices in the Market. Friendly staff and atmosphere to top it off. You can't miss out on their classic milkshakes, delicious burgers.
Great atmosphere, busy place but no trouble with food timing at all. The kids had burgers and fries. I had the ends Benedict, the hollandaise was great all the meals were served hot and service was great.
Absolutely love this place! The food is amazing. And the milkshakes as well but the portion sizes are waaaay too big. Also there's usually a bit of a wait for seating but it's worth it.
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Was in the Byward Market area and selected Zaks for our dinner. The inside seems like frozen in time from 60s and 70s. Most of the walls have frames with lines on the and all of them are funny.
Started off with Four Cheese Poutine. The gravy is vegetarian and fries although thinner than I would like the Poutine was good. The gravy not too runny or salty. The chef did not skimp on cheese I must add.
Ordered a Mac n Cheese burger with veggie patty with a salad and Grilled veggie wrap with mashed potatoes. The wedges Mac n Cheese were gooey and crispy on the outside. The burger patty was chickn flavour. The wrap was good with perfect veggies inside. The mashed potatoes were fresh made and not made from a box. The gravy was the same as the Poutine. The salad was ok, but a generous helping.
All in all good place to go. Seemed to be a favourite spot for a lot of University Students. Half the tables were full of them.
Updated pictures from Family Day Weekend Brunch
As usual very busy on a Sunday late morning - BRUNCH. Good size portions for breakfasts. The Blueberry Pancakes are huge and delicious. Wife ordered a half order and she was full!.
Eggs Florentine, Zaks Omelette and 3 Cheese Omelette were yum!
Love the atmosphere of this diner! The milkshakes are a must! Chocolate banana is my favorite! Onion rings are great and so is the poutine. Great place to go at 2am after a night out on the town
An ottawa landmark, and one of the best spots in the market, definitely the best value for your buck! The food is delicious, and portions are huge, their shakes and burgers are the best you can find! All day breakfast is a plus. 24/7 gotta try this place if you're around!
Never had a problem at Zak's. Great food, great service, great ambience.
Great place when on the Go. We always go to Zaks' whenever we get the opportunity. It just has this great, comfortable atmosphere! I usually have the burgers or the poutine! I loved the milkshakes too. I found at that it's better to split a milkshake though because they really are giant! I'm always ready to go back!
Fast service, and great food.. My wife and I came here while we were walking around Byward market. We came in because there was a CAA Certified sign hanging above the door. I ordered the grilled cheese burger while my wife ordered the piggies in a blanket. Our server was very patient with us, because we kinda took a long time to decide, there's just so much on their menu, and it all sounded delicious. Our food came really quickly once we did order, and it was fantastic. The only thing that bothered me was that they don't take debit at all, but hey do at least have an ATM there for you to use.
Ottawa's Famous Diner. Been going here since I was a kid. It's my favourite spot in the Byward Market. For a casual lunch/dinner, family outing, birthday celebration, pre party drink or after party sober up, it's the best buy for your buck. Portions are huge, service is always friendly and fast.
Open 24/7 with all day breakfast!!!
You bring the boys to the yard. I like millshakes they are good and i like them. that is the best part. also curly fries are very good late snack
Love the place. We go there regularly for years. Always good fast service. Love the diner food.
Always good. Never had a bad experience here. Food is always good if not awesome and service is always good and fast. I love the breakfast, and also love how accommodating they are and how many secondary options there are. However, the new menu is a little scary and I find it slightly overpriced. Hopefully the food doesn't go down hill :( I love this place.
Love their big breakfast... And they definitely have one of the best poutine in Ottawa.
Great casual diner. Food was average but I love Zak's authentic diner ambiance.
Yummy. Very delicious! Went there for the first time ever. Great, friendly, fast service. The burger was tasty and yummy. Also shared some curly fries, and a banana chocolate milkshake - would recommend this place to anyone in need of a casual dinner!
LOVE ZAK'S. Best breakfast in town, my ALL TIME FAVOURITE POUTINE! This place has an awesome atmosphere! The staff is attentive and very friendly, service is quick, our food came promptly, and it was DELICIOUS as always.
Love It! Great coffee!. Trying to choose my favourite server is Zak's is so tricky; what a motley crew you can't find at another restaurant.! Meet with the GM, she's great! Such a warm smile
They are so much fun and always willing to accommodate all the substitutions I ask for. I like to get my burger without a bun in iceberg lettuce- "Lettuce Burger" .
I recommend:
Peanut banana with a touch chocolate sauce and espresso Shake
So Good MMMMmmm !
Bistro Burger with chicken breast , guacamole Brie, bacon, lettuce and tomato
or
Goat cheese and chicken sandwich - Chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese, spinach, bacon, lettuce, tomato and garlic mayo. Served on Iceberg lettuce.
- Now I'm hungry again-
Really great service...they're all friendly, and attentive. They preempt your needs and make great suggestions. The Big Breakfast is delicious...thank you to my server for the recommendation on the sausage over bacon!!
Diner Feel. I absolutely love this place!
Great diner atmosphere and diner food (with a twist).
They make huge milkshakes which are best if shared and can even add a little something to the shake (for those of us who are 19+).
Overall great place.
Worth the trip. Friendly staff and good food we enjoyed it a lot , gives you that sixty's feeling.
Amazing milkshakes,hot chocolate and good coffee
Dos smell of sweaty feet with wet weather due to the carpeting trough out the whole restaurant.
Will we go back ? yes
The milkshakes are huge and yummy! The have many flavours
I love being a regular here. I go to Ottawa U and for 4 years I've been going here once or twice a month. Amy and Cara are the best - they remember my order - what we talked about last time. Genuinely a great group of girls at Zaks. Every male server I've had was a total clue out though - unfriendly and unclean looking :S
Other than that - awesome food, great service - LOVE going here!
Amazing!!! Ate an entree and drank a beer. Beer was great and the nachos were delicious. Great service btw!
I like this place but what's the deal with the mushy buns at the Kanata location? Some kind of untoasted sourdough bun I think. The burgers just fall apart. Like the meatloaf and Philly cheese steak. Kids meals are kind of pricey. Should be smaller and cheaper. The Kanata location is very nice and the waitresses are great.
Good For Breakfast. Good little dinner in Byward market. Great breakfast food, which I think they serve all day long.
Go after a Bar. Better than Dunn's. Considerably. On Par with Elgin Street Diner.
Go for Late-Night Food but avoid during regular hours. There are plenty of delish options nearby priced at 'market' prices.
Lumberjack all the way.
This place is loud and busy! But if you are looking for something quick and simple, I would recommend it! I had the French Toast. It was good and priced very reasonably.
Great breaksfast that will break your wallet. Zack's ambiance is very fun, the menu is pretty large and there is great variety for breakfast. only problem or the huge prices! Relatively huge. The service is good even if you often have to wait to be seated. The fact that is open 24h and has 24h breakfast is great too!
Midnight snack. As they are open 24/7, I can stop in anytime. I dislike pancakes, and they serve some that I would eat everyday if I had the chance.
I like how it looks like but come on 7 $ for French fries
Generic food and average quality. Good after the bar or for a hangover breakfast.
Good food, but a bit overpriced for what it is. Serving sizes are ok but for what I paid for my burger I expected a bit more fries. The milkshake was made perfect but yet again was a bit overpriced for the size. The decor is pure 50's diner - this is what you are paying for. Bottom line - good for a change but I would not eat there all the time.
Sweet.!! It's open 24 hours a day and of good greasy food !! What more can you as for !!
Holli Mathews-Oliver
+4.5
Love the design so retro. Hate that the washrooms are upstairs with crazy handdryers. Food is decent and it's 24h
Fantastic food, great '50s era atmosphere. It's a fun and exciting place. A great selection of food all are must try's, espicially the milkshakes.
A perfect weekend breakfast spot.
We were seated outside on a beautiful day. Service was great and the food was incredible. Such large portions for a very reasonable price. I loved every dish we ordered. My personal favorite is the eggs Florentine and it was perfect for my taste. Also enjoyed the milkshake!
As you walk into this cool retro looking restaurant, you are greeted by a red hot mustang. The entire place looked lively with colorful decor and energetic music. Another section of the restaurant has a beautifully renovated school bus, unfortunately it was full that day. My friends ordered a regular and Canadian burger while I went with my favorite egg, toast + sausage breakfast. It was a delicious brunch with lovely atmosphere. Next time I visit our capital I’m certainly coming back here!
Had the nachos and they were absolutely delicious! My cousins had the milkshake and they were surprised how much milkshake they got, they absolutely loved it too! I recommend this place. I will definitely come back in the future!
Loved the place!
When we arrived there was a huge lineup but they were quick in seating everyone.
The food was delicious Mexican food!
We ordered Chimichanga, Tacos and Mango smoothie. Everything tasted really good but the only disappointment was their chicken, it was quiet rubbery and chewy.
I would recommend this place if you are looking for a good hangout spot.
An excellent breakfast experience all around. A little bit of a delay in ordering however well worth the wait. My breakfast arrive exactly as I requested it to be cooked and was very delicious. I don’t think I was able to eat half of it the portions were so generous. I highly recommend this establishment for an outdoor patio breakfast or an indoor dining experience. Service is wonderful #localguide
I’ve dined with Zak’s Diner multiple times.
They are always nice meals, and filling.
But I’m not sure if the French Toast Breakfast I ordered and its presentation is worth $18+
Samuel “Cheeze” Suyanto
+5
Great burgers and egg benedicts. Food was very tasty and portions were huge. Very friendly service. Would recommend to anyone looking to eat a diner style meal.
Definitely a place for comfort food. I love their vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff. If you visit, ask to sit at their Mexican side its super cute. I love their milkshakes they always serve 1 and half servings which is ideal if you’re a party of two. My favourite is their beyond burger its delicious.
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