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Wilf & Ada's

87/100 (2357 ratings)

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"Easily the best eggs benedict in Ottawa...and beyond! Great coffee, great vibe and top notch customer service. I'd rate Wilf & Ada's with 10 stars,if..."

Randy Davis

"Great place that had an amazing tofu scramble available... Hard to find a good vegan breakfast at an omni restaurant. All the staff were super..."

Christine Louise Small

"The food was fresh and love that it is locally sourced! The staff was down to earth and very friendly - a place we would go daily if we lived in..."

Jenn Marie

"Fabulous service, the food is remarkable. Highly recommend this place. Saw the episode of you got to eat here and just had to try it,,,did not..."

Daniel Paris

"We we're greeted by the fantastic smell of house smoked bacon and smiling faces of a great staff. Even though we were a party of 8, they were..."

Andrew Schuman

"My favourite breakfast/brunch place in Ottawa. Love their food and friendly staff! Definitely recommend the Eggs in..."

Raghda Ragaie

"Excellent meal. Took a little long to get a table but thankfully there’s a coffee shop right next door where you can wait. And the food was well..."

Nick Saumy

"This place is great. Tried it for the first time yesterday and they covered our bill because the server forgot our drinks a couple of times...."

Ellie Floyd

"Wow my favourite place ever!!! The granola is out of this world. Love that it's all fresh and homemade and the people are lovely too. It's a must..."

Laura Loveday

"Just had the delicious French toast shown above - Perfectly cooked and topped with a deep red tart fruit compote, fresh whipped cream, local maple..."

Patti Davis

"Amazing food and staff! Eggs in purgatory is a must! If there is a wait for you table, be patient! It's worth..."

Tina Lepore

"Absolutely amazing food. A few things to remember : 1) there was a 15-20 mins wait on a Tuesday morning ( 11:30am) 2) very dining dining space..."

Maria Khan

"Go early or be prepared to wait . . .ans it isn so worth the wait. Eggs in Purgatory. Highly recommend. One day I will branch out and get something..."

Wendy Williamson

"This place does everything right. Service, decor, food, coffee. All top..."

Emily Sproule

"I’ve lived in Ottawa my whole life and just went to this place now, and I’m upset I haven’t been sooner because it is so damn good. Delicious..."

Flavoury

"Had French Toast for breakfast there this morning. Food was delicious but I found the portions on the smaller side. Even with the expensive $20..."

Jamaal

"I came here on a Saturday for brunch and the place was packed, which was expected. All you have to do is put your number down and go for a coffee..."

Hang T

"On my first visit one week ago, I was blown away.Excellent service and excellent food! I had the dagwood, my brother had eggs benny (one of the..."

Serious Foodie

"Nothing exceptional but nothing bad either. I ordered the side poutine which was more of a meal for two so that was well priced at 8.50$. The food..."

CurvyEyes

"Very delicious food! Definitely recommend. The staff were friendly and the ambiance is busy but nice. Fairly priced food for the quality you get...."

Chief

"Possibly the best breakfast in Ottawa. The first time I went to check this out with a friend and there was a 45 minute wait, so we didn't wait. I was..."

Michelle

"Went here for breakfast with some friends. We had to wait 20 minutes but the staff told us we could head over to Arlington 5 and bring our coffees in..."

Yasin Rahman

"One word for this place :- Awesome ....I had to wait to get a table but let me tell you one thing that its well worth the wait.Best 30..."

TarunFoodie

"Stopped in here ok a whim on a Saturday morning walk, and didn't know if we would get a table. Lucky for us we walk right in without a wait! The..."

Coralie

"Went there a few Sundays ago. Was early but it was full, nice thing is they sent us out back to a little coffee shop they run so we could wait. The..."

Winston

"My friend and I went for my birthday and it was amazing. The service was great. The food was amazing. I liked that they had a many options so that we..."

Lailia Votmans

"Super busy on weekends but sooooo worth the wait. Best brunch in the city. I had the Eggs Florentine and my friend had the eggs Benny... we were both..."

Thomas Plow

"Great place for brunch in Ottawa! Very fresh and seasonal items on the menu. Clean and simple flavours in a good way, nothing overcomplicated, making..."

FoodAficionado

"Went around 8.30 on a Sat. To start, the coffee was awesome and made local. I had the special, a variation of eggs florentine and my dad had the..."

Lizzie590

"Wilf and Ada's is sort of a "go-to" place for a good classic breakfast. I always get their hungry man breakfast as it is sided with a nice dessert..."

St3amb0y

"Absolutely loved this little restaurant!!!! The front hostess was a bit rude and the waitress took a little long during her service BUT the..."

Val T

"Delicious breakfast. Got the Blackstone and dirty chai latte, which were really good. It's more about the hipster cool vibe at Wild & Ada's than the..."

Adham El Shazly

"Been here three times now and I loved it every time. Service is fantastic and food is top notch. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The..."

Juliecung

"Consistently amazing! Great service and food. By far the best breakfast in the city. The peanut butter is to die for. I would recommend this to..."

Meagan Graham

"Very good breakfast. The place was super packed when I went and had to wait in line for a bit. Our waitress was very friendly. Their menu isn't super..."

Generically Honest

"Great little trendy breakfast spot! I had the french toast made from their in-house baked bread! It was delicious however the break got soggy quite..."

Alina Dixon

"The breakfast is amazing! I had an eggs Benny with bacon and it was fantastic. The service was friendly and fast, even though it was quite busy. Have..."

Matthew Garvey

"Great Brunch place! Food was great, arrived promptly, perfect temperature. Service was impeccable as well. You might hit a bit of a line up/wait to..."

Trav Geer

"I went on a double date To Wilf & Ada's on a snowy Sunday morning. Having never been to Wilf & Ada's before and remembering it as Ada's Diner, it was..."

Tracey Zimmer

"I ordered their Hungryman breakfast ($15). Scrambled eggs with chives were a nice touch. The eggs were light and fluffy but almost had a slightly..."

Jessica Parent

"If I could marry the eggs in purgatory I would. And then probably still secretly meet up with the French toast because who can resist?? Seriously..."

SM

"Easily the best brunch, in addition to the lieutenants pump, I've had in..."

Mallory

"First time visitor and loved the vibe, service and had the BEST Americano in a long time! This has become my new go to breakfast..."

John M

"A sweet gem!. My little family (my husband and two babies) came to Wilf & Ada's for the second time today. I didn't think it would be possible, but..."

Youcompleteme67

"Great brunch spot! We are .... Great brunch spot! We are from Toronto but the last two times we visited Ottawa we had brunch here. Great staff..."

Missy

"Gold Star. I have now been at least 5 times and every single visit is as good as my first ... their Eggs Florentine is heaven, made with feta cheese..."

Laurie Gail

"All about the Eggs in Purgatory. So delicious! Loved this breakfast and the place! Will definitely be back next..."

Ashlyn Bell

"By far the best breakfast in Ottawa! I had the Classic Breakfast and everything was excellent. The portions were very generous. The service was..."

Crafternoon

"AMAZING! So far the best breakfast we have had in Ottawa. Excellent service, excellent food..."

Laura Ospina

"Simple, delicious and fills up the..."

Ada Pally

"Really tasty breakfast. Started with the Bloody Mary which uses their house made Bloody Mary mix. Best Bloody Mary I've ever had! Had the eggs in..."

BrittneyY

"Very Enjoyable Experience. We stopped by for lunch on Sunday and they were closed due to electrical issues. I was very disappointed because that was..."

Ginger Brick

"Delicious. Super impressed with this place. The vibe was awesome, super cozy, just that right amount of loud to make you feel like your conversation..."

Avernon613

"Great breakfast place. They have really good homemade hot sauce that is definitely worth coming back for. The bacon needs to be more cooked but..."

Kato

"Great little spot. The decor is comfortable and service is fantastic. Had the hungry mans breakfast and friend had the French Toast (which..."

OttCity613

"Fantastic Food... even if you're gluten free!. I went to dinner here with some friends a few weeks ago on their opening weekend. I was impressed, as..."

Andrealaporte

"Great breakfast. I was a 20-year Ada's regular, and will always miss having a place to go where she knows my order. The new Wilf & Ada's is not..."

Breakfast Diner

"Beautiful Dining Experience. Not surprised to have had such a wonderful experience at Wilf & Ada's. Ion Aimers has stayed true to the nostalgic..."

OtownFood

"Enjoyed a fantastic lunch at the new Wilf & Ada's today! Staff, service, ambience and, most importantly, the food were all outstanding! Can't wait to..."

Gen In Ottawa

"Delicious food and great new vibe!. Decided to try the new Wilf and Ada's Saturday around lunch and it was packed.... for good reason! Just revamped..."

Carina DP

"Set Your Phasers to Delicious. I've been to Adas a few times and I always enjoyed the food, service, decor, and vibe. Since learning that Ada and..."

PleaseStandUp

"Great breakfast. Checked out this place last week and had their eggs in purgatory (2 eggs simmered in spicy tomato sauce) with home fries and it was..."

Pouchpotato

"...The bacon had a slightly unique flavour but it was delicious and it meshed well with the soft and sweet pile of beans. The home fries, or..."

Thegluttonouspuppet

"I recalled clearly Ada's diner as I frequently order their Philly chesse steak before I take the bus back to Montreal for the weekend. The décor is..."

Montreal Food Pictures

"I loved this place. It opens 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. We had lunch last time and I came back with my friend to have a breakfast. Waiter was..."

Mirey Nehme

"Arrive hungry. This place is not messing around. This was delicious. I want to try so many things here. I will be back. Great value for great food...."

Joel Bazin

"Elgin Street Diner. What can I add about this beautiful gem! It's located Downtown on Elgin Street with bright lights on the outside and cozy set up..."

Almira Tapal

"Family feel and customer service is top notch!! The friendliness from being sat down, during the meal and paying the bill. I highly recommend this..."

Eloho S. Sido

"Food was amazing, prices were great. Staff were all cheerful, helpful and happy. Owner was there running the show flawlessly. Can't wait to come..."

Ryan Francis

"If you’re hungry, this place has awesome proportions. This is the best poutine breakfast you will ever try. A real Canadian..."

Paolo Solano

"Amazing service and delicious food! They were packed but the servers were courteous asking us to wait. Got the Chilli Beef Poutine with extra Cheese..."

Good Eats Toronto

"Solid! We arrived late into Ottawa and this was one of the places that were open. It did not disappoint. Had a steady flow of customers around..."

Sheryl Zulueta

Stoneface Dolly's

87/100 (2306 ratings)

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"I make sure to alway stop by when I'm in Ottawa. Great food and great friendly service. Best breakfast place for sure! We recently went (4 ppl) and..."

Myriam DiNarzo

"Discovered this little gem, we visited tonight for dinner (as I got a gift certificate for my birthday back in Sept from Evan). We had the House..."

Josee Canuel

"The food is always great, it is my daughter's favourite place so when we are out together we always eat there. The server even got me the recipe for..."

Tina Marie

"Some of the best food in the city, whenever I have people visit me from out of town and we need brunch, this is the first place I jump to..."

Sarah McGuire

"I had the best salmon dish I have ever had last night. And, the jambalaya was also..."

Carol Ann MacDonell

"Delicious food and very gluten free friendly for those of us who have allergies. Been here many times and always have a scrumptious yummy meal. In..."

Laura MacDonald

"Loved it! Eggs Benny on the patio! Coffee was great too! New favourite..."

Lisa Dale

"enjoyed the chicken bobotie. Wonderful service and the best place to be after a great skate on our canal. Special thanks to Michael for his insight..."

Jan Brennan

"One of the best breakfast place in Ottawa..."

Aiden Mansour

"Dolly's is always good we go there every weekend for breakfast the service is always great the food is excellent highly recommend. Thanks..."

Stever Colnago

"Dolly is on the money !!! They do not disappoint and if you have to wait in line don’t be surprised. Ottawa residents know where the best..."

Justicefordiners

"I've been here for breakfast a couple of times and haven't been disappointed. I really like the homemade sausage patties and their potatoes are..."

Rosamond Robertson

"Came here for breakfast. We were a big group, and everyone enjoyed their food! I had the poached egg with salmon and their hollandaise sauce! Overall..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"Great food, friendly environment, at a reasonable price and fast service. The service and Environnement was very friendly. Better than expected...."

Elio Ricci

"Highly recommend this cute little restaurant! Our server was so kind and got our group of 4 in right away even though the place was packed. Pictured..."

Jenne Bauer

"Been here for brunch. Great experience. Crowded because the restaurant is extremely popular for weekend brunch. Home made bread, fresh delicious eggs..."

Tasha Kathryn

"I have never had a bad meal here; my husband and I eat brunch here about once a month and we love it! I would 100% recommend this restaurant!..."

MFitz

"Excellent service, friendly and quick. Excellent food. We were a group of 6 and all really enjoyed our experience. We would definitely go..."

Josée

"Great service, attentive staff. Eggs Benedict were different but very very good! I personally didn't like the fried/mashed potato but that had no..."

Ana Belle

"Stoneface Dolly's makes a great brunch. My go-to order is the Smoked Salmon Benedict, and it is so delicious that I can't deviate. Weekends are..."

Aly Pollock

"Went for breakfast Monday at 9:30 (Easter Monday). Didn't have to wait in line (thankfully)! The staff were attentive and on the ball, especially..."

Sabes

"I had the Natasha (smoked salmon and spinach Benedict) and my fiancé had the jerk rib breakfast (I know it sounds strange but stay with me). Both..."

MrsFoodie

"TRY THE DINNERS!!!!This has always been a favourite spot to get breakfast, had never thought to try it at night. I went in with a couple of..."

Pnorthbrook87

"What a great spot! Delicious homemade food made with care. Hubby and I had breakfast here and we're very pleased with the quality of food, friendly..."

Brockton

"Food is excellent! Had many vegetarian options. The bobotie with tofu was delicious!!Service slow with reservation of 10 people cause only 1..."

Jennakot

"This is one of my top weekend brunch spots. They are a little pricey, and they are usually very busy, but it is well worth it.Their coffee..."

Jessica Parent

"Great service every time I've been! Very friendly staff who are more than happy to help you make decisions. Delicious food, both breakfast and lunch..."

SM

"Sunday Brunch. Eggs were SO good! Staff were very nice to..."

Jlb

"Great dinner date. I've had brunch here before and was a bit worried about the wait times I've read about on this site. However, my husband and I..."

Splankyanne88

"Very good breakfast. Good variety of breakfast items. But a bit over price. All in all food is good and service very good . We were please with our..."

Michel

"Great brunch. I had a great omelet here - pesto with goat cheese. The molasses toast is heavy but good. Love that this place has vegetarian options!..."

Ott Snacker

"Very good. The staff were all very friendly, my food was very good, but my husbands was it alitte plain. But overall it was an enjoyable experience..."

Brenda-ds

"Delicious! We made a reservation so we got in no problem on a Wednesday lunch and finding parking was our only issue. I had the tofu bobotie, and my..."

Lisa

"Breakfast or dinner, great food regardless. Great place for breakfast with wonderful omlettes and fresh juices and awesome molasses bread. Love the..."

WP

"Never Disappoints!. I was introduced to SFD's a couple years ago after my friend dragged me there. I was actually mad at myself for not being..."

Jessica Chamberlin

"Pretty good breakfast. Im cheap, but ordered the Mexican breakfast for about 13 bucks I think, was expecting this tiny unsatisfying meal, and was..."

FoodFan

"Wow! What a great experience! Service was great and the food was wonderful. I had pistachio encrusted salmon filet on a coconut milk basmati. The..."

Jeremy Duffield

"A really great place to eat! Interesting and creative food that taste..."

Chantal

"Good Time. Our group reserved a table of 10 on New Years Eve. Place was full when we arrived. Service was fine given the full house. Server was very..."

Ginger Brick

"Went for dinner on a Saturday night. I had the beef tenderloin special. Thought the steak and prawns were great and perfectly cooked, but didn't care..."

TanYa

"Great breakfast!. One of my top picks for a breakfast place but not if I don't have time on my hands. Line is sometimes out the door but the food is..."

1billlavigne

"Had lunch here a few weeks ago. Wrap was great, came with a salad and then choice of 5 or so starches that all sounded good. Very impressed and will..."

BG

"Have been a few times but many years ago, but i still remember this place....great breakfast...GREAT BREAKFAST...will be back in the near future...."

Jerott

"This is becoming a tradition for us at each Ottawa visit. The new Benny grits are..."

Bballjack

"One of the best restaurant in Ottawa . No fish and chips but real cuisine! Go to lunch or for souper. It's delicious an the ambiance it's relax. A..."

F

"The food here has a sort of fancy home made feel to it. I've been half a dozen times, and never been disappointed. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner,..."

J. Anderson

"The best for a lazy brunch!. I love going here for breakfast with friends, or when my parents visit. There is usually a line on the weekends, but it..."

BaileyB

"Great!. Never had a disappointing meal here yet. It has become our go to place for special occasions. My favourite - Jambalaya. Other guests with me..."

Cellier

"Boring molasses bread, awesome mushroom patty. I had the Bobby Mac vegetarian sandwich (fried egg, vegetarian mushroom patty, tomato, cheddar) on..."

Chanelsurfer-jd

"Great brunch!. Service was suuuuper fast : we got our plates less than 15 min after ordering! Food was hot and tasty, portions were HUGE! we..."

Andre

"Phenomenal Eggs Benny. Fourth visit here and it did not disappoint (twice for dinner, twice for brunch). This was a couple of weeks ago and their..."

Jojo

"Enjoyed a phenomenal brunch here this past weekend. Definitely one of the better ones I've had in a long time! Eggs Benedict was delicious, dining..."

Zanglah

"Amazing. Delicious. I'm not quite sure if I've written a review for his fantastic restaurant but it has become my FAVORITE place for brunch. A must..."

Sarah Botros

"Best Breakfast in Ottawa without a doubt!! Couldn't even find a place in Montreal that compares!My favs are Granpas mince,Scrambled feta..."

Roxanne Panthaky

"Great Breakie!. This is the place for a great breakfast. Big portions, lots of meat, great service and you won't leave hungry. Had the Big Breakfast..."

MrHungry

"Only been here for breakfast and it has been Great every time! the South African gentleman who I think must be the owner is Really friendly.. a great..."

GoodMoodFood

"My sister and I went out for dinner on a Monday at Stone Face Dollys and both had a great well prepared meal. I am not a picky eater and hardly ever..."

Foodie

"Delightful. We've been for breakfast and brunch few times and keep coming back.Home made molasses bread is great, and not too sweet like the..."

DMR

"Quality food made with care. Went for lunch and have a terrific lunch with colleagues. I had a steak sandwich, while my colleagues had a club..."

Art Vandalay

"Bobby Mac!. My family and I have only tried the brunch here but we thoroughly enjoy! My husband's favorite is their eggs benedict and my favorite in..."

Seguin

"Perfect for date or ladies night. I've gone multiple times with my beer snob hub - their beer selection is fantastic. I've tried all of their chicken..."

Ginger

"Omelette You Finish with a Toast!. Best Omelette in the city! No question! I ordered the Omelet No. 1 (Three eggs, basil pesto, tomato conasse,..."

Just Julie

"Delicious!. Just went for the first time and it was packed. We waited 5 minutes for a table, it was well worth a longer wait. Had the ricotta and..."

Fiona

"Dinner Time Delight. Had the Ravioli to Start followed by the Bocotti. The Bocotti was TONS of food. Completely delicious. A mix of textures,..."

Better IS Better

"Good but hyped. You know when you see restaurant merch in a glass case that, even if you're not visiting a chain, it may as well be considered a..."

The Demon

"My husband and I went to Stone Face Dolly's at 5 pm on a Thursday evening. We were the only people there for most of our meal and then one other..."

OhSoMartha

"Located in the heart of little Italy this non Italian restaurant is worth a visit. We went to celebrate my daughters birthday on a tuesday evening...."

Rick

"Love the Bread!. Friends invited us to meet them here for brunch. Besides having a great time with friends we really enjoyed the meal, especially the..."

Susan Graham Tam

"Brunch A-hoy!. A second visit to Stone Face Dolly's for brunch and I was again impressed. Seated quickly with little wait and great service, our meal..."

Jennie

"Best brunch. Bobby Mac's are awesome, have one of each and take a loaf of bread..."

Nelson

"Fantastic!. Great restaurant! I love the mussells in basil cream, and the breakfast menu is phenomenal. The servers and waitresses are great also,..."

BlueBayou

"I've been there for brunch, lunch, and dinner. I've never been disappointed. They even prepare meals off the menu for kids at a reasonable price...."

Roland Axam

"Great experience at Del Piacere. This restaurant is located in the heart of Ottawa's little Italy. The servers are very friendly and attentive. We..."

Jean Adeodato

"I would give it 10 ⭐️ if I could. A little Italy in every bite 🇮🇹 We enjoyed a pizza evening, like the homemade one back in Rome. The pizza..."

De boer (Mrs.)

"Nestled in the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy, you’ll find Del Piacerre. In addition to a wonderful story, you’ll find simple pizzas that..."

Marc Gagnon

"Food is phenomenal. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals, service was amazing for such a large group and the portions are massive. Will definitely..."

Tasha Navia

"Delicious pizza, very simple pepperoni that was huge . We had the caprese salad and it was good. Our server, excellent. The gelato was lovely ..lemon..."

KATHRYN HODGSON

"Good food. Very good customer service. My kids love the food here. Pizza is very tasty..."

Mona B

"Delicious food with decent prices. Limited seating for sure due to covid and also did not turn on the AC but was still comfortable. Could use more..."

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