The best Lunch in Ottawa | Sluurpy updated in June

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner

89/100 (1646 ratings)

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Vegan Options

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Eggs Benedict

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Waffles

Salad

Sit down

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Canadian

Free Wifi

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"Three of us had breakfast this morning. Each of us had something different. All three of us agreed it was the best breakfast we have had in Ottawa...."

Jennifer Kelly

"Pretty busy on Sunday for brunch but well worth the wait. The hollandaises is one of the best I've ever had. The staff were friendly and the decor is..."

Jeremie Ryan

"Another amazing gastronomical adventure. I had the Bahn Mi breakfast sandwich with a side of buffalo cauliflower as recommended by Damian, the..."

Andrew Minkevich

"I love this place and will return. They have a special benedict recipe on the menu weekly (benny is my fav. brunch). I'm looking forward to trying..."

Carolyn Racine

"Recently had lunch at this place and the food was delicious and fresh. Great friendly service and would def recommend..."

Sorin Claudiu Vaduva

"Spent a lovely breakfast with a few of my friends! We all enjoyed our food, service very attentive, coffee was refilled constantly. Love the..."

Andrea Stevens

"The tag line for Chesterfield's is the 'not greasy gastro diner '. This refers to the fact that all the food is cooked with a steam cooker; nothing..."

Duff Mitchell

"The beets! The beans! The waffles! The food was hands down the best I've had in years in Ottawa. Please never, ever change. But the very best..."

Danielle Avery

"Best breakfast in town! Freshest ingredients, fast service and always delicious. The ambiance is so comforting and friendly....you're likely to make..."

Stephanie O'Halloran

"Best breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot in town, hands down! The food is amazing and the owners and staff are some of the nicest people you will ever..."

Gilbert El-Dick

"Amazing food, atmosphere and price! You won't be disappointed when you walk into this beautiful establishment. The food is so fresh, original, and..."

Xavier Professorx McNeill

"Love, love , love everything about the place. The food is awesome, the atmosphere is great and the staff is excellent. I'll be back for..."

Jayme Quick

"Incredible, tasty with beautiful presentation fir every plate I have had at the diner. A sure try is the "grilled cheese with onions " wow..."

Carole Labelle-Maluski

"Best breakfast spot in the city! The food is delicious, prices are reasonable, and you couldn't ask for better service. We come here weekly and..."

Will Languedoc

"Delicious spot and fantastic customer service as well. My favourite breakfast..."

Jessica Hawthorne

"Wonderful atmosphere and service, very relaxed and quiet even though it was quite busy. The coffee was to die for, good strong coffee that was nice..."

Josh Cy

"Always delicious, great service. 100% my favourite breakfast/brunch in the..."

Shannon Elizabeth

"What a cute little local spot!Other than the food tasting delicious; everyone had a unique coffee mug 🥰 #lydsappreciates..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"Brunch at Chesterfield's was great: service was friendly, ambience was nice although a bit cramped. The eggs benedict and blueberry pancakes were..."

MissVan

"La nourriture est excellente. L'ambiance et le service sont impeccables. Les prix sont très raisonnables.Un restaurant qui..."

Josée

"Great service, good coffee and a wildly inventive menu with many eclectic side dishes to compliment traditional breakfast fare. Steak hash was very..."

Todd Roberts

"Great food, interesting options and service. Air fired chicken so good, great sides (especially baked beans) and actually good coffee...new favorite..."

Realie

"Such a great breakfast place. First it's really cute inside which is great for brunch. Second the food is amazing and the menu offered so many unique..."

MrsFoodie

"We went to Chesterfield's today with our friend who highly recommends it. We have the Chesterfield Club and Classic eggs Benny. The Benny isn't made..."

GirlWhoLovesFood

"Gluten free options galore! Lovely leek and potato soup, grilled cheese, and beets. Beets could have used more flavour but otherwise a nice meal...."

Amor Fati

"The food is great here, the service is really friendly. They got us coffee/water while we were waiting. It's a bit warm inside due to the fact it's..."

Raejmoir

"First I have to say that this AMAZING place only got one low review... Everyone else loves this place!!!Now onto the review. The food is..."

Pat Farley

"Love this place, been here a few times for breakfast, the decor is really cute, and the menu is awesome. Veggie Benny is so good, and my boyfriend..."

Kailyn Buss

"Top quality food with a different twist on traditional breakfast. Their menu and decor are original but familiar. Their service is top-notch. Their..."

Mitchell Delachevrotiere

"I absolutely love Chesterfield's. Comfortable and friendly with simple, inexpensive, fresh food cooked to order. The coffee is good, all of their..."

Marissa Dubrofsky

"Loved the decor. Food was tasty and prepared quickly. Staff was friendly. Waiter told us all the food is prepared fresh in house without any grease...."

Jay

"This place is wonderful. Amazing food, personable service. We had the eggs benny with avocado and the Israeli breakfast. Both exceeded expectations...."

Alex

"Awesome retro diner. Food is fresh and made using a state of the art oven keeping the food healthier than an average diner. Eclectic and funky. I..."

Josh Peters

"Food was very freshThe breakfast poutine is soooo good1st time having a veggie Benny and it won't be the lastFriendly and very..."

Wade Dixon

"Worth the wait. We were trying to get to this place since last year. Invariably something came up or we got too late to reach there. Must say the..."

Harshad Karmalkar

"This is one of the best brunch I have ever had. Everything was tasty, and cooked to perfection. The menu has a good variety for selection. And the..."

MF Ew

"Absolutely excellent brunch experience. I’m among those who thing that serving food in small cast iron pans makes it 10% better. But this grub..."

Zack Babins

"Chesterfields is a small but cool space. We went during the week and there was still a line at opening and a line through when we left. This place is..."

Tristin Crum

"Food and service was excellent! Space is super tight and wait times are insane due to its popularity and limited seating. Also, no parking - only..."

Chris Tine

"Best brunch ever! Staffs were very friendly and welcoming. Fresh orange juice was awesome to start. and the classic brunch plate was literally..."

Claire, H.Y Yang

"One of the best brunch places in Ottawa! We tried their mimosa. Though a simple drink to make, it was made to perfection! The foghorn leghorn Benny..."

Pradyumna Gujjar

"Chesterfields is hands down the best breakfast place in Ottawa!! We're fairly new to the city and have been trying to find a new 'Saturday Brunch'..."

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Union Local 613

89/100 (2456 ratings)

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Table Service

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Accepts Credit Cards

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"Beautiful place, excellent food. It just might be the best fried chicken I've ever tasted, juicy, savory and crispy. The cocktail list seems pretty..."

Mémé Frappier

"We had a great time at Union last night. Excellent and super friendly servers. Menu was varied and delicious (Popcorn Duck Hearts, Buffalo Tartare..."

Mike Sobol

"I love it here. I live around the corner and come often. I don’t mind paying more when I know that union pays all of their staff a living wage,..."

Jennifer van Oosteroom

"The kind of place that will make fun of vegans (as any self-respecting meatcentric southern inspired joint should), but will happily make a kickass..."

Cyndi Dyan Mayhew

"Loved the original and tasty choices of cocktails. It's a bourbon and whiskey amateurs' heaven. The food was AMAZING, excellent service... Worth..."

Marie-France Martel

"Excellent service, food and drink. Beautiful patio space but indoors is great..."

Laura Gauthier

"We had a wonderful meal last night at Union. Highlights were Cornbread, shrimp and grits and fried chicken but everything was delicious. Service-..."

Aoife Ni Shiochain

"Went for some drinks and food with my buddy on the weekend and love both the staff and atmosphere. Cocktails, deviled eggs and fried chicken were all..."

Rémi Thériault

"I had the duck special tonight and wow. It was beautifully presented a and positively delectable. It was a great first-time..."

Mélanie Brunet

"Our first visit last night. Awesome. The customer service is above and beyond what you would expect. The fried chicken, grits and cornbread were..."

Niamh P Joyce

"Loved the food and drink!!! Gluten free options on the menu and the staff were so accommodating and overall amazing! Only one suggestion, a gluten..."

Mélanie Duquette

"What a great place. Just went for drinks but the atmosphere was amazing. The owner was awesome. He made sure to talk to us and ask us what we..."

Wendy Pugsley Hawthorne

"Good food and service. Prices are a little too high for the portions though. Probably a better place if you're in to having a drink with..."

Kevin Cleroux

"I just deleted my 5* review from 2014 so i could write a new one...Chicken and Waffles, amazing! Brought my mother in law out for Mother's Day brunch..."

DustinandSam

"Came to Union613 for the first time to host my fiancee's surprise birthday party. Right off the bat they were friendly and accommodating for my..."

Steven.wu.work

"We attended Union after my sister's wedding ceremony, and couldn't be happier with the food or hospitality. Our waitress (April) was congratulatory,..."

Kristen Shier

"Love this place. Awesome food, cocktails, vibe. One of my favourite spots in Centretown.You can't go wrong with the fried chicken. Union613 serves..."

Erin Morrissey

"Great Ottawa "hipster" haunt. Was not aware they had a brunch. Unique and flavourful breakfast. Good service - lots of coffee top-ups. Very..."

Marc Aubin

"First time we came here and it was for brunch. The vibe here is really awesome. The food is fantastic. Highly recommend the chicken and..."

Juliecung

"The drinks are expensive but definitely worth it. They put a lot of effort and artistry into them. They tasted fabulous. The food was southern style..."

Ana Belle

"Awesome restaurant and bar, with chic clientele, and attentive and knowledgeable wait and bar staff.Food is southern with a twist, with..."

Cpjh

"Best fried chicken in town! Nuff' said. Oh and grits that taste like macaroni & cheese. I think that violates the laws of flavour but who cares. So..."

Nael Hajjar

"Went for dinner with my boyfriend one evening while we were visiting the city. So glad we went! Eclectic pub atmosphere, great service, and the food..."

BonVivant

"It was fun to try Union 613 for brunch and I really liked that when they could possibly make something in house, they did. Even the little things,..."

Robyn

"This place is AMAZING. Went with a buddy for a nice meal and drinks and I was blown away by this place. We had a table for 2, but asked to eat at..."

Chunny

"Restaurant decor is cool. Service is fine to why-are you-in-the-service-industry-if-you're-so-grumpy?. Bar and bartenders are really good and..."

Sebastian O.

"When my boyfriend described it as comfort, soul food I can't say I was entirely excited to go but knowing how much he loved it, I decided to give it..."

Lauren Jane M

"What a cozy little gem. We went for dinner before a yukyuks show. We started with the steak tartare, which they made into 2 portions so we could each..."

Chantz85

"There for a gentlemen's gathering, meaning beer, beer, and food. Now we have all heard about their boiled peanuts, their cozy atmosphere, and their..."

Eli

"This place has an AMAZING brunch. I went out here with a couple of friends who had never been here before. I've never had chicken and waffles for..."

PleaseStandUp

"Great food. Excellent service. Extraordinary cocktails and drinks selection. The only suggestion I would make is to expand the food menu..."

Pierrot

"Great hidden bar in basement. Love the ambience, staff are friendly and helpful. Fried green tomatoes, steak and chicken are winners. Cocktails are..."

Costa

"On our first visit, we had the good fortune of being led downstairs to the speakeasy, which, true to its name, offers a jaunt back through time to..."

Alex Angelico

"Have only experienced brunch, but if that's a sign, I'll be back!. I went to Union Local 613 last week for brunch. I had phoned a week ahead of time..."

Commeah

"Grad dinner, New Years...just all important events can be had here ;D. I'm tempted to write a bad review so I'll get some fb fame. ;D However, I..."

Emtowsley

"Speakeasy Indeed!. Some districts in Toronto still had prohibition of spirits right up until 2000. You read that right. But the provinces of Ontario,..."

Theresa Albert

"Funky and Yummy. We have been here on a regular basis, and the food quality is consistently very good. We have enjoyed the corn bread, Louisiana..."

Twoeaters

"The food, drinks, decor, and service were amazing! I honestly can't wait to go..."

Coppertop

"On our 1st visit my partner had the chicken with a side of greens. I had the oyster appetizer followed by the catfish & a side of greens. Only one..."

Lulufoodie

"My new favourite restaurant! Great food and very attentive service. The fish cakes as an appetizer are a great choice. I had the southern fried..."

Kelly

"Amazing!. I've been going here this year for dates, it's so cool! It has that 1890's feel and is so sexy!The food is always great with an..."

Comelon

"It was deadly hot outside and there was no air conditioning in the restaurant but we didn't care. They sat us at the back of the restaurant at a..."

Gina Ferraro

"Delicious food and drinks, great service, warm and inviting atmosphere. One of my favourite places in..."

Kimby

"Good food, great atmosphere, extraordinary service. Went for dinner last night with my husband and kids (2 teens), and had a great time.Everyone..."

Mabrazeau

"Union Local 613's culinary victory!. So last night I decided to meet my wife at her work and take her out to have a lovely dinner. We've been to..."

Dominic C

"So good. If you order a drink, appy and meal, and split a dessert, it'll likely be at least $50, but this restaurant is one of the few places I've..."

Magdalena

"We went to celebrate a birthday on 18 April. All I can say is fabulous.....fabulous food, fabulous atmosphere and most of all fabulous..."

Chad

"Good food, better atmosphere. The food here is very good depending on what you order. The potato and mushroom side was incredible and the catfish was..."

Julia.no.1

"Bourbon & Bacon? Yes!. First time here after a Bourbon tasting this past Monday. The nibbles we had during our tasting, provided by the kitchen, were..."

Jojo

"Great Evening. Stopped by yesterday afternoon for some beers and a meal. Bride and I had never been and was looking forward to a new experience. They..."

Ginger Brick

"Creative food, fabulous service. This restauant is a gem in Ottawa. I was treated to a birthday dinner and enjoyed the whole experience. The..."

Blinkingbison

"Very cool place! Great food, drinks and service!. I've been wanting to try Union Local 613 for a long time and finally made it in last night. Loved..."

BrittneyY

"Come for the service, stay for the speakeasy, skip the chicken n' testes. I'll probably write a longer review at a later date, so let's stick to..."

Jabber Wock

"Nice location, good music and drinks! However I didn't like the food at all. Ordered the fried chicken and didn't even finish..."

YJ Chouinard

"I liked just about everything about this restaurant. We had the boudin meatballs, fried green tomatoes, the fried chicken, the cornbread and the..."

Chris

"Best for lunch. I realize that some folks quibble that the dinner menu is pricey, given the relaxed ambience. My advice is to visit for lunch..."

Thirstyrobot

"Cozy, delish. If you are looking for a cozy, casual place with friendly service, this is a place to go! Don't be put off by the weird sayings on the..."

Sh1Rl3Y

"Wow. Second visit to Union... started with a Sazerac - intense taste of the South! Loved our hidden location... cozy (although a bit stuffy on a hot..."

Locomocodef

"One of the best restaurants in Ottawa. If you want a proper cocktail in Ottawa, this is the place to come. If you want delicious food, this is the..."

Foodie_Amanda

"We found this place by mistake, but this is th best mistakes we've done. Food is delicious and so is th ambience and the waiter. Will recommend it..."

Steve R

"Amazing!!!. By far one of the best meals we have had in a very long time. The service, food and atmosphere are outstanding. Definitely in the top 3..."

Adele M

"Awesome restaurant!. Dropped by Ottawa for several hours, and headed to this place since it was the "hottest" in town according to Urbanspoon. We..."

ReviewRestosIWill

"What a show!. Thought we'd pull in last night after having dinner around the corner, to see if there was a chance at a table for two. Even better,..."

Jennyran

"A fun experience. Atmosphere is great! Food is good, and the drinks are high quality. I didn't love my experience in the speak easy in the basement..."

Emily Mays

"Super cool spot food was bang on service was great and really cool hidden bar in basement behind a bookshelf. Ill be back next time I'm Ottawa for..."

Raisedbywolfes

"I went in for a friends birthday a few weeks ago & all in all, I think it went well. I was disappointed in the food, but I'll definitely go back..."

Coco

"Yummy and cool interior..."

Jannit

"Best restaurant in town. Don't listen to the negative reviews about Union, they have great food (I highly doubt anyone who's not a chef could make..."

Dave

"I like this place.. Union Local 613 is a nice restaurant with friendly staff and good food. I particularly enjoy their sandwiches, like their spicy..."

Brian Ghattas

"Changed my mind, love this place. Was much better a year after opening, I wasn't blown away when I went in 2012 but after trying again for lunch I..."

WiseKoala

"Place was busy and as soon as we got there I could tell why. Drinks were clever and tasty. The Nashville chicken sandwich was amazing. Fries were..."

Thomas Welden

"Ordered the shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles and the breakfast and it was delicious. We were so happy as the food hit the spot. For drinks we..."

Elaine Lewis

"Very nice service and atmosphere. We really enjoyed the southern cuisine. The fried green tomatoes are awesome! Grits Excellent! And I would..."

Raymond Moffatt

"Wonderful!! The food was all fantastic - definitely get yourself a side order of that cornbread it is delicious. Everything was so yummy, I'm not..."

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