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Zak's Diner

74/100 (8152 ratings)

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"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..."

Mélissa Charette Valley

"I judge a restaurant by their breakfast and Zak's did not disappoint. Food was great. Large portions and our server was really..."

Vicki Leslie Smith

"Je suis aller au Zak's diner la semaine derniere. On a très bien manger! La poutine est excellante et le service..."

Sylvie Jutras

"Definitely in my top 3 favourite restaurants. Great service, great food and a great atmosphere. Lucas is the best..."

Nathan Wannamaker

"Friendly staff, good food, managed the Canada Day rush very well, doing their best to squeeze everyone..."

Sarah Malcolmson Palmer

"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......"

Jacob

"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..."

Yasmine

"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..."

Adam ThompsonSharpe

"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..."

Monique Kaye

"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..."

Hang T

"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..."

Mary

"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..."

Michel

"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..."

MOI

"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..."

Candp Ty

"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..."

Serena Starr

"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..."

Patelsr

"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..."

Lydia Zervos

"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,..."

Sofia Santiso

"Never had a problem at Zak's. Great food, great service, great..."

Gina

"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..."

Mia_leo92

"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..."

Ward

"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,..."

SG

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Hoxjennifer

"Sooo..."

Gloria Covello-Morris

"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..."

Gaudwill

"Love the place. We go there regularly for years. Always good fast service. Love the diner..."

Patty Perry

"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..."

Beatrice

"Love their big breakfast... And they definitely have one of the best poutine in..."

Foooooodmaniac

"Great casual diner. Food was average but I love Zak's authentic diner..."

LD

"Yummy. Very delicious! Went there for the first time ever. Great, friendly, fast service. The burger was tasty and yummy. Also shared some curly..."

Brittbam

"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,..."

Sofygirl

"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..."

FoodieFem

"Really great service...they're all friendly, and attentive. They preempt your needs and make great suggestions. The Big Breakfast is..."

Natsully

"Diner Feel. I absolutely love this place!Great diner atmosphere and diner food (with a twist). They make huge milkshakes which..."

Jess

"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..."

Theottawachef

"The milkshakes are huge and yummy! The have many..."

Tibibi

"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..."

Dorine

"Amazing!!! Ate an entree and drank a beer. Beer was great and the nachos were delicious. Great service..."

Eric

"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..."

Salt City

"Good For Breakfast. Good little dinner in Byward market. Great breakfast food, which I think they serve all day..."

Laura Michelle Ross

"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...."

Better IS Better

"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..."

David Worrall

"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..."

Norco806

"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..."

Tjom

"I like how it looks like but come on 7 $ for French..."

Mohammad Al-zu'bi

"Generic food and average quality. Good after the bar or for a hangover..."

OttawaFoodAddict

"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..."

Troy W.

"Sweet.!! It's open 24 hours a day and of good greasy food !! What more can you as for..."

Vero

"Love the design so retro. Hate that the washrooms are upstairs with crazy handdryers. Food is decent and it's..."

Holli Mathews-Oliver

"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..."

Nic

"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..."

Stefs T

"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..."

David Liu

"Had the nachos and they were absolutely delicious! My cousins had the milkshake and they were surprised how much milkshake they got, they absolutely..."

Sileema Angoyuak

"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..."

Amrita Chanana

"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..."

Michelle Reynolds

"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..."

Michelle Lee

"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..."

Samuel “Cheeze” Suyanto

"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..."

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