The Wellington Diner is an overall pretty average diner. The decor is probably the only thing that really stands out about it. The first time I went, the food was great and the staff was attentive. Unfortunately, the most recent time I went, the food was so-so, the wings were actually quite bad and my milkshake seemed to only be half mixed. The staff was mostly inattentive, as they seemed to be dealing with some sort of inspection. Regardless, I'd probably go back again, but I'm in no rush.
Went for breakfast and was surprised at how many choices there was for a diner. We had to wait a while to be seated (30 min) but once seated coffee came quickly as did food once ordered. Service was good and prices are real reasonnable. The place is open 24h which is nice. The breakfasts are good, tasty but the pancake was a little disapointing. Great experience overall for breakfast. Would recommend
Such good food in a cute diner like building. Great atmosphere. The food was fast, delicious and not your typical choices (unless you wanted the classic you could get it). An array of Eggs Benedict with a twist. Fantastic food for low prices and good quantity (I always have leftovers for the next day).
Was always the breakfast to go place. Their breakfast special is cheap and filling. There is also unique menu items like green eggs and ham. Can get busy tho.
The Wellington Diner is aways a great choice for burger or mac and cheese. My partner and I have tried almost every burger and we are always satisfied! The service is friendly and pretty quick. The only negative thing I have to say is that I find that their strawberry flavored desserts tastes too much like fake strawberries so it isn't super great. However overall it is a go to place for sure!
Went here for Sunday lunch. Definetly will be coming back. The place was super packed but for a group of 3 it was only a 10 minute wait. I got their burger with 2 grilled cheese sandwiches as buns. It was extremely filling. The only downside was that the burger was over cooked but I wasn't surprised as the kitchen was super overwhelmed. Worth checking out if you're a group or 4 or less.
Love this place! Their breakfasts are always amazing, great service and the owner is a great guy who really cares about everyone who walks in! Their hash bowls are to die for
Friendly staff and good food with some nice creativity in the menu and vegan options - even at breakfast! It gets quite busy though so either go off hours or be ready for a wait.
I love this place! Each time I go my food is always fresh and tasty and the service is always great! I've tried a few different dishes and they are all yummy. I always leave here happy and full.
Overall good experience. The staff was friendly and fast to fill up our coffee cups. Had the eggs Benedict with home fries and it was really tasty!
The food is good and fresh. We enjoy a club sandwich breakfast. Well presented , hot,the service was very good effective and polite. The place is clean.
I was looking to try a new breakfast place and read a couple of good reviews for this place. I walked in on Mother's Day and was seated immediately at the breakfast bar. The server recommended the eggs benedict with lobster, spinach, cheddar and bacon. I went with it and I was seriously pleased with the recommendation. The flavours blended perfectly with each other and the homefries gently spiced. The owner was personable and the waitress friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back, but next time I'm bringing friends.
I have been here 1 time but i will be returning very soon! friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. I have children and even they as picky as they are enjoyed the experience!
Been here a couple of times, always satisfied. Most recently, I went in the afternoon when it wasn't busy, still was a nice atmosphere. Got the breakfast poutine and it was delicious. The staff were all very nice and friendly.
It is always an amazing experience! Service is fast, genuine, and very friendly. I could talk for hours about the wonderful dishes since the menu is so expansive. Breakfast prices are very reasonable and so tasty, I recommend the Mother Clubber (the gluten free bread is super tasty). My lunch go to is the Blackened Steak Salad which is a fresh wonderful array of flavours. The California Club is an awesome lunch time or dinner option. Lastly, must try the Rueben... Super flavourful and really an awesome comfort food meal.
Went for the first time since the change in ownership that happened this past spring. Awesome service, awesome coffee, awesome Caesar, and awesome food. For some reason, smoked salmon and bagel plates are hard to find in Ottawa, and I was pleased to find a great one here! Can't wait to return to try the pulled pork shepherd's pie or one of the mac n cheeses!
Went here this Sunday for a late brunch, has heard about this place from a friend. Food was delicious, cooked excellently and served quickly, also the waitress was nice. I would definitely recommend it and will surely go back.
Brunch/breakfast rating. The peeps at ESD can make a breakfast and Wellington Diner does it well. Had the Californian Eggs Benny- must try. Avocado on with eggs is always good. Not a fan of the blueberry pancakes, still searching for a Ada's replacement. Still just not the same with out those two around.
Messy meatball masterpiece!. I recently sat down to the Messy meatball sandwich! All I want to say is that I will be coming back again and again to enjoy this piece of art! Deliciousness!
Off the charts!. This diner in Westboro is OFF THE CHARTS for breakfast and lunch diner foods and service. The new owner has got something happening here so hats off to him.
Coming back again to try the smoked meat grilled cheese sandwich delight !!
Awesome place! Highly recommend!. I recently visited the Wellington Diner for dinner and was impressed with my experience. The server was sweet, attentive and she had a solid knowledge of the menu (it's large; something for everyone).
I had the Rueben sandwich with fries and coleslaw. The place was busy and my meal arrived fast, hot and was well put together. Not a typical coleslaw fan and yet cleaned my plate of their house 'slaw. I left full and got what I paid for.
I'm looking forward to my next visit.
First Wellington Diner experience.. From the moment I walked in the staff was fresh and lively. Once seated quite quickly I ordered myself The Californian Benedict one of my personal favourites, and it arrived just how I was expecting. Seasoned and smooth with a warm hollandaise, a perfectly easy poached egg, and nicely seasoned homies. Finishing it all off with a hot coffee and a good price I was able to be on my way quickly. Over all a good experience and I will definitely be back shortly.
Weekly Tradition for Breakfast with the family. I can only review based on breakfast, despite being a full out resto. Breakfast at the Wellington Diner:
-friendly, charming staff and room.
-sippy cups for babies and toddlers!
-Plenty of selection, from greasy to light - adifferent eggs benedict all the time.
-Fresh flavours, fresh smoothies.
-accomodating: quite willing to swap homefries for something healthier. I always get the salad with their hair on your chest garlic dressing to complement the benedict of the day.
-kind suggestiong: The coffee is blah. not sure what is in use, but it is lacking.
Ive tried the breakfast places in WW and Westoboro, and this is the absolute best mix of price, quality, and atmosphere.
Mac n Cheese Carbonarra to the Max. This Mac n Cheese blew me away and best I have ever had. The top has a crispy crunchy cheesy au gratin crust. All the Macs are made to order and are not the regular to be found elsewhere. This quality diner has plenty of other specialties like all their Benny's especially their California kid. Other notables are the Lobster Poutine, Breakfast Poutine, House made Meatloaf, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Cob Salad, Green Eggs and Ham and The Mother Clubbers with Avocado on Rideau bakery egg bread. This little diner "that could" is serving up family food at family prices. It's iconic 50's decor, it's historical Ottawa photos and warm caring sociable staff make for a great ambiance. The kitchen meets and supercedes all expectations. Glad to make this my new hangout.
Friendly Service. Nice brightly light room to read the paper and have a standard breakfast your way. Coffee is ok but again its a dinner. The place reminds me of a throw back diner and I like that. It is cheap and it delivers.
A go-to for brunch. Have been going to the diner for over a year, every couple of months or so.
My fiance and I like the price and consistency of the food. The wait for a table during the weekend brunch rush is not too long (never more than 15min wait). I normally get the Californian Kid Eggs Benedict (chipotle hollandaise sauce over traditional eggs benny but with avocado) and my fiance gets the french toast. Always a crowd pleaser and sometimes I get the daily smoothie too!
Food was decent, service was so so... Green onions on the potatoes is a refreshing touch. Hollandaise sauce was 7/10, could have used more!
Never had a bad meal. I've been to the diner many times for both breakfast and dinner, but I've never once had a bad meal. The last time we went, I ordered the veggie wrap because frankly most restaurants have poor vegetarian options and I didn't know what to expect. It tasted awesome. Whoever writes their menu has a great talent for understanding flavours.
If you like milkshakes, I strongly recommend the mocha milkshake. It tastes like a Coffee Crisp.
Gotta try their homie poutine! We go there every second weekend and we love the atmosphere. Perfect with the kids. Food is good and the staff is very friendly and accomodating. Cool and casual :)
The four of us had dinner this evening. I had the gyro egg rolls. YUM. I also had a bowl of the red pepper and lentil soup. YUM YUM. Forgot that cumin doesn't agree with me. Oops. My wife had the chicken club sandwich on egg bread, with a bowl of cream of brocolli soup. My son had a bowl of soup as well. YUM YUM YUM. My daughter had the brie burger with sweet potato fries. YUM YUM YUM YUM. Forgot about the coffee that me son had. Ew, blech. In a nutshell, AWESOMELY YUMMY FOOD. Hopefully when we return for dessert and coffee, the coffee will improve.
Great breakfast! Lots of options and great value. Consistently good service as well. One of my favorite places for brunch on sundays
Amazing owners, great staff. The food is always excellent. The desserts are fresh & homemade. Lots of hearty meal options - not your typical diner. Yum!
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New Bacon-ings. Diners are a dime a dozen in any city, so its hard to boil it down to one spot when a craving for a greasy breaky hits Sunday morning. On the sunny side, you don't need to flock far from the nest.
His ordering was over easy and he got The Traditional Breakfast Special (2 eggs your way, choice of bacon, ham or sausage, home fries, & choice of toast with 1 pancake or 1 French toast, Coffee, tea or milk included.) $9.99. The coffee can tend to be a brew'd awakening in some breakfast spots but these were more than sufficient grounds for the flash in the pan breaky to follow...or so I was told since I went with a fruit smoothie.
I was scrambling my brain on which Benny to choose and finally committed to the Florentine Benedict (2 poached eggs with spinach, peameal bacon, topped with hollandaise sauce served on a toasted English muffin with home fries.) $11.99. My home fries kept finding their way down the Hollandaise Road. Nest time I'm shelling out for the Breakfast Poutine (Home fries with Hollandaise sauce and cheese curds) $3.99. More Holland-ai-se for the dutch girl! Oh and I must mention they were a perfectly poached pair!
This not-so-greasy spoon is more than its cracked up to be and omelette 'em lay breaky on me again soon!
Went for brunch. The standard diner fare, some items with a twist, all at a fair price & with good service. An easy go-to from now on.
Excellent and super friendly service. Breakfast was great and fairly priced. We will be back.
Great Breakfast!. I went there with my wife and two small children at 10:20 on a Sunday morning. We were seated immediately (although there have been lines there in the past). Accommodations for toddlers were excellent. Coffee was delivered within seconds. Breakfast is $5 during the week and $8 on weekends, which is fair enough. Overall quality was good, especially the bread and potatoes. Meat was decent and eggs were well-cooked, if a bit overdone. A special order for our toddler was provided (2 eggs and a pancake for $3.50).
We splurged on a chocolate shake, which was incredibly good.
We would definitely go back, especially during the week.
Great diner. My girlfriend and I have been going to the diner for brunch almost every weeken and we're still loving it. The food is good, with always changing feature special. I have had over time their non-breakfast menu items and they didn't disappoint; I really like their milkshakes. The service is always friendly and good, they are able and willing to accommodate my girlfriend's gluten intolerance which is fantastic. Would highly recommend the place if you're looking for a good, simple, yet delicious food.
A lovely diner. My wife and I visited for dinner this evening and found it a very satisfying experience. She has the chicken pot pie, I the meat loaf. In both cases the presentation was nice, the portions more than adequate. The prices are quite reasonable and while the soft drink was not bottomless as the menu said, the glass was still quite large. I note there are usually some police cars parked outside for breakfast, implying that it is popular with them too.
Atmosphere and service are exactly what you'd expect from a restaurant in Westboro, and it helps that the food was really good as well, will go back for sure
Amazing Breakfst Experience. WOW! Definitely not what you'd expect from a "Diner". Very nice decor, comfortable atmosphere and the wait staff are probably the friendliest and most outgoing I have encountered anywhere. They have a full breakfast menu that should satisfy any breakfast taste and prices are very reasonable. The four in our party had different variations of the classic two-egg breakfast and everything was done to perfection. All-in-all, an exceptional breakfast experience that would be a great start to any day. The Wellington Diner will definitely be one of our regular breakfast spots.
More than a diner. We've eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. The menu is more extensive and more frequently updated than common diner menus. Lunch and dinner there are probably better than breakfast as well which differentiates it further from typical diners.
We had green eggs & ham - concoction of eggs, pesto, sweet peppers, and onions served with seasoned semi-crunchy home fries and your choice of toast (delicious egg "Challa" bread!). Tasted like a pesto pizza without the crust. Certainly unique, and quite flavorful despite appearing like a mush of tofu omelette. Oil used was a bit old, leaving the home fries quite darkened, and restroom was dank with a decent number of fruit flies to contend with. Still, service was excellent and prompt, and environment was that of an above average diner.
Don't get a large shake if you want to eat your food. The shake was delicious but a meal on it's own. I had chicken pot pie with fries & barely touched the fries. Service was fast & friendly. Food was good & priced really well.
Amazing eggs benny and friendly service - a solid option for brunch on Wellington.
Food is always great. Love the breakfast club on egg bread with homefries.
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Lazy rainy Sunday brunch. So, what do you do on a lazy rainy Sunday morning? I used Urbanspoons in the morning to look for breakfast in Westboro.. this is what it recommended, The Wellington Diner. In the reviews it said to expect a long wait on the weekends, we were lucky to get a seat right away.
It was a great place. Great food, great service, great coffee, great location. It's nice being served by a younger yet professional crowd. Here are a few pictures. It looks like a red barn.
Lots of seating, upstairs and on the main floor. We were lucky to sit right at the front window of the restaurant. In Paris, you pay for that kind of real estate!
Below are some pictures of historical Ottawa milestones.
I love taking pictures of the menu! In fact, I didn't even have a chance to open the menu. We both ordered the breakfast special... see below!
All I can say was "wow!". Such an interesting combination, and so tasty. Towards the end the gorgonzola was all I tasted, I think there was a bit too much of it. It's hard to nail the Benedict's, but they sure hit the head!
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Wellington Diner--Good food, a little pricey. This is "comfort food." There are breakfast items available all day, and I've had good luck with their specials. Especially the shepherd's pie. My children can always find something they want on their menu, and that's the biggest selling point for me. They really like the milkshakes, too. I find them a bit pricey for what they serve, but I always enjoy the meal.
Nice milkshake and hamburgers. Good tomato soup too.
I will say that my poached eggs were done to perfection and made a pleasant change. We certainly all enjoyed our meals and agreed that Wellington Diner had earned the chance of a follow-up visit in the future.
Great meal, we got a seat inside very quickly on a Sunday morning. The staff was friendly and fast considering how busy it was. The menu is pretty large and unique. If you like traditional American diner with a twist check it out.
I ordered the classic club and the portions are HUGE!! So delicious and lovely atmosphere in the restaurant itself. Definitely coming here again soon <3
Love this place. Fantastic service, best gluten free sandwhich I've ever had! Will keep going back
Classic diner vibes that offers breakfast day. Large selection and bigger portions. The 6 Shooter Hash is a great option for a hangover or a person with a huge appetite. It surely delivered on flavor.
We arrived for lunch and ate at the patio. Very attractive patio, comfortable seating and for being on Wellington Street, relatively quiet. Excellent servers.....fast and efficient and very nice! We all enjoyed our meals - burger, fish and chips and classic club! Very extensive menu! Nice variety!!
Food is great. Coffee is above average. Waiters are friendly and helpful. However, they need to reduce the volume of the music, it's way too loud especially if you sit near a speaker. Will change my review to a five stars if I notice some changes.
I had a wonderful Saturday brunch here with my daughter and her fiancé. We were seated on the patio which has lovely shade trees which coupled with a pleasant breeze made for a great dining atmosphere. I had the eggs Benny with a side of sausage and a truly delicious mimosa. A perfect experience for my first visit.
Ohhh l love their omlette and big Latte. Their food tastes amazing 😋 and staff is friendly.
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