I have only been here for breakfast and I must say their Fil's wake up call (basic 2 eggs, hashbrowns, toast and sausage) for 7.50 is a good dish! The hashbrowns are great here and the rest is all pretty good. I have found that later on a Sunday when more locals come in the service is a bit more slack with less frequent check-ins.
I don't know why this place gets so many negative reviews. We go here basically every other weekend and have never had any issues. Food is great, exactly what you would expect from a diner. Servers are friendly. I always get scrambled, sausage with rye toast and always plenty of coffee. The decor is always pretty cool. Bright colours, comic book characters.
Best breakfast spot in town. I have been going there quite often for the past three years since we stumbled in after our car broke down just down the street. They have great staff that are often overworked but do their very best. They are kind and friendly. The breakfast is the best in town but much better on the weekends as opposed to the weekdays. I would recommend this place to anyone.
After our car broke down and had to be towed, our breakfast plans changed and we ended up at Fil's Diner because they serve breakfast until 3 every day, which was a good decision. The atmosphere was retro (the good kind of retro) and they have a typical diner menu. The server was very enthusiastic and happy.
Non pretentious diner. I've been going to Fils for years and find it has something others lack - consistency. The eggs are really good - the yolks have flavour that the others don't have. The bacon is delicious and cooked right most of the time although sometimes they scrimp on how much you get.
The toast is cooked well and buttered right. The shakes are amazing. What I love is that you can walk into any diner in Westboro and find pretentious people who love to pretend they care about where they are eating and what they are eating. At Fils it's regular people from all over Ottawa who know the food is just good. Yes there are some strange characters that come in for bfast but that is the right anyone has as a paying customer. It gives Fils more character and less pretense. I find people watching at Fils one of the good things about it.
Good Diner Expereince. We went last Sunday for breakfast. The diner was mostly blue hairs and a few young families, and it was a good atmosphere. The service was quick and friendly, and we were quickly served coffee after being seated. We both order breakfast selections. The food was tasty, pretty typical diner breakfast, but not too greasy, and the breakfast sausages were good, much better than are usually found on diner breakfast plates. The price was good. Not the ultra cheap pub weekend breakfast special, but two of us ate for under 20$. I look forward to going back to try out some of the lunch selections.
I miss this place.. I worked in the Kitchen for a good 10 months...And I loved it.COOLEST place I have EVER worked at. But it was VERY hard work...If the food is made with LOVE by the right person, it has the potential to be the most delicious diner food. The pub is also amazing...I miss having a beer at the end of my night shift.... I'll never forget this place, it gave me so much experience...wish i wouldn't have quit like I did..
Homey. As a Fil's regular I can sympathize with all points of view expressed. I've had some pretty bad service and some pretty bad meals there but by and large it does very well and the value is good. The kitchen staff turnover seems to be pretty high so the consistency is a challenge.
The core wait staff have been there for a while and for the most part they are attentive and friendly. They can be distracted when the rush hits as it sometimes does with a fury.
50's style diner atmosphere, great service and even an attached bowling alley. This spot is right in the thick of things in Wellington Village, on warmer days the front I the restaurant opens up (garage door style). A good place to become a 'regular' and enjoy some American style food with an ice cream float.
It was our good friend Garey’s nth birthday last week and since we were unable to get together on the actual evening, we decided to go to breakfast together on Saturday morning instead. Garey picked Fil’s diner on Wellington in the Parkdale Market area in
Fil’s is a neighbourhood institution. Nestled in between the bowling alley and O’Connell’s Irish Pub, this retro feeling restaurant serves a no frills breakfast.
I appreciate the breakfast bar, an opportunity to relax, read the news and enjoy a simple and straightforward breakfast.
The service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere welcoming. A great spot!
Was my first time at Fil's but the waitress that took my order was very pleasant and she didn't charge me for my tea! Food was great especially the home fries. I got the steak and egg breakfast. My only complaint was the steak was slightly more cooked than I asked but other than that it was great. Will definitely be back!
Good food. Good prices. Excellent staff. Bar next door is connected. Great place to grab and go or stop and chill.
This is a diamond in the rough. Attached to a bowling alley and a pub, you wouldn't necessarily think to come here for breakfast. When you come in there upholstery seems to be worn (probably from sanitizer as a lot of it looked new). We came for breakfast/brunch on the weekend, the service was quick, the food was served quick, and it was more affordable than every other spot we've tried as of late.
If you want quick, easy, and affordable breakfast, I don't think you'll be disappointed here.
One of the best breakfast spots I've found in Ottawa. Honestly the best homefries I've ever had. Biggest beef with the place is that the waitstaff seriously need some help. One server isn't enough for a breakfast/lunch rush and things get missed because of this. Otherwise no complaints
It's was very good and light breakfast 😋 Stephanie served me and she was delightful 😊
Yet another great little Diner in Ottawa with great food and service.. the prices are good also.. the restaurant can get busy it located in a busy neighborhood but well worth it.
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