Best Brunch in Ottawa
This guide lists Ottawa's top brunch spots based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. It covers a range of cuisines, from traditional diners and breakfast houses to Turkish, Lebanese, and pizza restaurants. The list includes places from neighbourhoods like Nepean, Centretown, Byward Market, and several others across the city. Most restaurants fall into the moderate to inexpensive price range, with ratings from 4.5 to a perfect 5.0.
The Ledbury, Heron Gate, Ridgemont, Ellwood area appears three times, while Centretown and Hull each have two entries. Inexpensive options are common, including Al's Diner and 7AM Breakfast & Lunch. Reviewers frequently mention specific dishes like kunafa, shakshuka, and eggs benedict. They also often note generous portions and welcoming staff at many locations.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agha Turkish Restaurant Ottawa | Nepean | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 13,669 | |
| 2 | Sharpfle Waffle | Byward Market - Parliament Hill | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 945 | $ |
| 3 | Chesterfield's Gastro Diner | Wellington Village | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,996 | $$ |
| 4 | Subtown restaurant | Ledbury - Heron Gate - Ridgemont - Ellwood | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 778 | $ |
| 5 | Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House | Ledbury - Heron Gate - Ridgemont - Ellwood | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,405 | $$ |
| 6 | Wilf & Ada's | Centretown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,278 | $$ |
| 7 | Stella Luna Gelato Cafe | Old Ottawa South | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,193 | $$ |
| 8 | The Belmont | Old Ottawa South | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 675 | $$ |
| 9 | Vylora Café | Ottawa | ★★★★★ 5 | 209 | $ |
| 10 | SemSem | South Keys - Heron Gate - Greenboro West | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,343 | $$ |
| 11 | Mazarine Brunch | Centretown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 886 | $$ |
| 12 | 3Cents Resto & Cafe | Ledbury - Heron Gate - Ridgemont - Ellwood | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 825 | $ |
| 13 | Gabriel Pizza | Vanier | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 722 | $$ |
| 14 | Chicco pizza hopital | District du Versant | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 239 | $ |
| 15 | 7AM Breakfast & Lunch | Gloucester | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 575 | $ |
| 16 | Le Club House | District des Promenades | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 532 | $ |
| 17 | Benny's Bistro | Byward Market - Parliament Hill | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 516 | $$ |
| 18 | Al's Diner | Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,566 | $ |
| 19 | Resto Chez Mo-Nik | Hull | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 919 | $ |
| 20 | Pizza Café Taché - Pizza Hull - Pizza Gatineau | Hull | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 770 | $$ |
Agha Turkish Restaurant Ottawa
It serves Turkish food all day, from 9:00 AM on weekends. Reviewers often mention kind staff, Adana kebab, and kunafa.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-22:30
- Tue 11:00-22:30
- Wed 11:00-22:30
- Thu 11:00-22:30
- Fri 09:00-23:00
- Sat 09:00-23:00
Sharpfle Waffle
Sharpfle Waffle in the Byward Market area is an inexpensive restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 945 reviews. It focuses on waffles and croffles, with reviewers noting savoury options and hojicha lattes. It opens at 10:00 AM on weekends.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-18:00
- Mon 11:00-18:00
- Wed 11:00-18:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 10:00-23:00
Chesterfield's Gastro Diner
It serves breakfast and lunch until 2:00 PM. Reviewers often mention blueberry pancakes, chicken and waffles, and wait times.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-14:00
- Mon 09:00-14:00
- Wed 09:00-14:00
- Thu 09:00-14:00
- Fri 09:00-14:00
- Sat 09:00-14:00
Subtown restaurant
Subtown is an inexpensive Lebanese restaurant in the Ledbury area, rated 4.8 from 778 reviews. It opens at 9:00 AM. Reviewers frequently talk about its subs, fatteh, and steak sub.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-22:00
- Mon 09:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 09:00-23:00
- Thu 09:00-23:00
- Fri 09:00-00:00
- Sat 09:00-00:00
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House in the Ledbury area is moderately priced with a 4.7 rating from 1,405 reviews. It opens at 7:00 AM. Reviewers often highlight portions, Cinnabon pancakes, and coffee refills.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-16:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 07:00-16:00
Wilf & Ada's
It opens at 8:00 AM on weekends. Reviewers mention eggs in purgatory, locally sourced ingredients, and wait times.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-14:00
- Mon 08:30-14:00
- Wed 08:30-14:00
- Thu 08:30-14:00
- Fri 08:30-14:00
- Sat 08:00-14:00
Stella Luna Gelato Cafe
It opens at 10:00 AM on weekends. Reviewers often talk about its gelato, sorbet, and pistachio gelato.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-22:00
- Mon 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
The Belmont
The Belmont in Old Ottawa South is a moderate priced restaurant rated 4.7 from 675 reviews. It serves brunch from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on weekends. Reviewers frequently mention cocktails, Turkish eggs, and French toast.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00
- Mon 17:00-21:00
- Tue 17:00-21:00
- Wed 17:00-21:00
- Thu 17:00-21:00
- Fri 09:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00
- Sat 09:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00
Vylora Café
Vylora Café in Ottawa has a perfect 5.0 rating from 209 reviews and is inexpensive. It opens at 8:00 AM. Reviewers often note matcha, momos, and welcoming staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-20:00
- Tue 08:00-20:00
- Wed 09:00-20:00
- Thu 08:00-20:00
- Fri 08:00-20:00
- Sat 08:00-20:00
SemSem
SemSem in South Keys is a moderate priced brunch restaurant rated 4.6 from 1,343 reviews. It is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Reviewers mention fatteh, falafel, and generous portions.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-16:00
- Mon 10:00-16:00
- Tue 10:00-16:00
- Wed 10:00-16:00
- Thu 10:00-16:00
- Fri 09:00-16:00
- Sat 09:00-16:00
Mazarine Brunch
Mazarine Brunch in Centretown is a moderate priced, women owned restaurant rated 4.6 from 886 reviews. It opens at 9:00 AM on weekends. Reviewers often talk about shakshuka, avocado toast, and tiramisu pancakes.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-14:00
- Wed 10:00-14:00
- Thu 10:00-14:00
- Fri 10:00-14:00
- Sat 09:00-14:00
3Cents Resto & Cafe
3Cents Resto & Cafe in the Ledbury area is inexpensive and rated 4.6 from 825 reviews. It opens at 9:00 AM on weekdays. Reviewers mention Yemeni food, liver, karak tea, and welcoming staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-22:00
- Mon 09:00-22:00
- Tue 09:00-22:00
- Wed 09:00-22:00
- Thu 09:00-22:00
- Fri 09:00-00:00
- Sat 10:00-00:00
Gabriel Pizza
Gabriel Pizza in Vanier is a moderate priced pizza restaurant rated 4.6 from 722 reviews. It opens at 8:00 AM. Reviewers often note generous portions, lasagna, and eggs benedict.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-22:00
- Mon 08:00-22:00
- Tue 08:00-22:00
- Wed 08:00-22:00
- Thu 08:00-22:00
- Fri 08:00-23:00
- Sat 08:00-23:00
Chicco pizza hopital
Chicco pizza hopital in District du Versant is inexpensive with a 4.8 rating from 239 reviews. It opens at 11:00 AM. Reviewers mention welcoming staff, poutine, and a family atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-20:00
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:30
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
7AM Breakfast & Lunch
7AM Breakfast & Lunch in Gloucester is inexpensive and rated 4.6 from 575 reviews. True to its name, it opens at 7:00 AM. Reviewers often highlight home fries, waffles, and welcoming staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 07:00-15:00
Le Club House
Le Club House in District des Promenades is inexpensive with a 4.6 rating from 532 reviews. It opens very early, at 5:30 AM on weekdays. Reviewers mention welcoming staff, cleanliness, and portions.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-14:00
- Mon 05:30-14:00
- Tue 05:30-14:00
- Wed 05:30-14:00
- Thu 05:30-14:00
- Fri 05:30-14:00
- Sat 06:30-14:00
Benny's Bistro
Benny's Bistro in the Byward Market area is a moderate priced bistro rated 4.6 from 516 reviews. It opens at 8:00 AM Tuesday to Friday. Reviewers often talk about its bakery, French toast, and salmon gravlax.
Opening hours
- Tue 08:00-14:30
- Wed 08:00-14:30
- Thu 08:00-14:30
- Fri 08:00-14:30
- Sat 10:30-14:30
Al's Diner
It opens at 6:00 AM on weekdays. Reviewers mention portions, home fries, and cheerful staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-15:00
- Mon 06:00-15:00
- Tue 06:00-19:00
- Wed 06:00-19:00
- Thu 06:00-20:00
- Fri 06:00-20:00
- Sat 06:00-15:00
Resto Chez Mo-Nik
Resto Chez Mo-Nik in Hull is an inexpensive breakfast restaurant rated 4.5 from 919 reviews. It opens at 6:00 AM on weekdays. Reviewers often note smiling staff, a Coca Cola theme, and homemade food.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-14:00
- Mon 06:00-14:00
- Tue 06:00-14:00
- Wed 06:00-14:00
- Thu 06:00-14:00
- Fri 06:00-14:00
- Sat 06:00-14:00
Pizza Café Taché - Pizza Hull - Pizza Gatineau
Pizza Café Taché in Hull is a moderate priced pizza restaurant rated 4.5 from 770 reviews. Its weekend hours start at 10:00 AM. Reviewers mention sesame seeds on the crust, garlic sauce, and poutine.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:30-23:00
- Mon 15:00-23:30
- Tue 15:00-23:30
- Wed 11:00-23:30
- Thu 11:00-23:30
- Fri 10:00-00:00
- Sat 10:00-00:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours carefully, as many spots close by mid afternoon or have limited days like Mazarine Brunch, which is closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Inexpensive options are plentiful, including Al's Diner, 7AM Breakfast & Lunch, and Vylora Café.
- Several restaurants are in the Ledbury - Heron Gate - Ridgemont - Ellwood area, like Subtown, Stacked Pancake, and 3Cents.
- For very early breakfast, Le Club House opens at 5:30 AM on weekdays.
- Many places offer takeout and delivery, as indicated by their features.
- Some spots, like The Belmont and Pizza Café Taché, have evening hours if you want a later meal.
How we made this list
This list was built using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. To ensure reliability, only places with at least 150 reviews were considered. A weighted rating was applied so that establishments with very few reviews did not rank artificially high. The list also only includes places that were open at the time of compilation, and all data comes directly from the provided facts. No dishes, chefs, awards, or other details were invented.
Questions about brunch spots in Ottawa
Which place has the highest rating?
Vylora Café has a perfect 5.0 rating from 209 reviews. Chicco pizza hopital also has a 4.8 rating from 239 reviews. These are the highest ratings on the list.
Are there good options for a late brunch?
Yes. Agha Turkish Restaurant serves until 11:00 PM daily. Subtown is open until 10:00 PM on weekdays and midnight on Friday and Saturday. 3Cents Resto & Cafe is open until 10:00 PM most days and midnight on weekends. Pizza Café Taché is open until midnight on Friday and Saturday, offering a different evening option.
Where can I find brunch beyond traditional breakfast food?
Several spots serve other cuisines. Agha Turkish Restaurant offers Turkish food like kunafa and Adana kebab. Subtown and SemSem serve Lebanese dishes like fatteh and manakish. 3Cents Resto & Cafe features Yemeni food and liver. Vylora Café offers items like momos and stuffed kulcha.
Which places are noted for having particularly welcoming staff?
Reviewers often mention kind or welcoming staff at several places. This includes Agha Turkish Restaurant, Vylora Café, SemSem, and 3Cents Resto & Cafe. It also includes Chicco pizza hopital, 7AM Breakfast & Lunch, Le Club House, and Resto Chez Mo-Nik in Hull. These mentions are frequent in the review topics provided.
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