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Discover Ottawa's Best Brunch Spots for Mimosas, Benedicts, and Instagrammable Pancakes
Last Updated March 16, 2025
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At My Ottawa Eats, we take brunch seriously. Not just your average breakfast, but fun and fancy brunch experiences that serve up creative dishes and Instagram-worthy plates. Because if it's just bacon and eggs, it's breakfast. If it comes with a mimosa and a pancake stack that looks like a piece of art, now we're talking brunch.
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For this list, we've personally visited every spot. Only our favourites make the cut. We've even separated for your convenience, Ottawa Brunch restaurants that are open weekends only, open every day, or just a few days of the week.
FYI, this list is not complete. We'll be updating often. So if you're looking for new brunch spots in Ottawa, consider this your living go-to guide:
Weekend Only Brunch | Every Day Brunch | Few Days a Week Brunch
Ottawa Weekend Brunch Spots
When the weekend rolls around, Ottawa's brunch scene comes alive. These spots know how to do brunch right, but only serve it on weekends. Perfect for lazy Saturday mornings or Sunday catch-ups with friends, these weekend brunches in Ottawa are worth the wait:
Gezellig
Location: 337 Richmond Road, Ottawa
Hours: Sat & Sun 10am to 2pm
Menu Highlights: Breakfast Poutine, Huevos, Eggs Benny, Breakfast sandwich, Banana bread French Toast
If you're like me and have a tough time deciding what you want for brunch—because you want it all—Gezellig gets you. Their 2 for $28 per person Weekend Brunch lets you order two tasting plates.
And if you have little brunchers, they've got a Kids Mini Breakfast for $10. There's even a dessert on the brunch menu, because let's be honest—brunch is the one meal where eating cake after eggs feels completely acceptable.
Vain in Versailles Bistro
Location: 424 Preston Street, Ottawa
Hours: Sat & Sun 11:30am to 3pm
Menu Highlights: Gluten-Free Brunch Items, Crepes, French Toast, Pancakes, Omelettes, Gluten-free bread
Finally in Ottawa, a gluten-free brunch doesn't have to be a side quest for bacon and eggs. Vain in Versailles, or "VIV," is Ottawa's go-to gluten-free brunch spot. It's everything you want in your weekend brunch—sweet, savoury, beautifully plated. And if you're gluten-sensitive, you can finally dive into crepes, pancakes, and all the fancy brunch dishes you've been dreaming about—without second-guessing every bite.
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Ottawa Brunch Spots Open 7 Days a Week
Some cravings can't wait for the weekend, and luckily, Ottawa has restaurants that serve brunch every day of the week. If you're looking for an Ottawa brunch that’s reliable and delicious, these daily spots have you covered:
Yolks Ottawa
Location: 852 Bank Street, Ottawa
Hours: Open every day, 8am to 3pm
Menu Highlights: Crispy French Toast, Bennys (featuring their trademark Perfectly Poached eggs), Chicken & Waffles, Tater tots, Mimosa Flights
The Vancouver-born brunch chain that chose us before Toronto & Montreal (feels good, doesn’t it?) Founded by a Chef with a fine dining background—Yolks is all about taking breakfast classics and making them better. From scratch-made dishes to locally sourced ingredients, every bite feels elevated. Even the ketchup is house-made. So if you're after a proper brunch experience in Ottawa with quality in every detail, Yolks is a must-visit.
The Village Cafe
Location: 5734 Hazeldean Rd, Stittsville
Hours: Open every day, 7am to 3pm
Menu Highlights: Greek style breakfast, Buttermilk pancakes, French toast, Waffles, Bruschetta-style eggs, Campfire Eggs
The Village Cafe isn’t just serving brunch—they’re a family-run restaurant doing daily brunch with a hint of Greek flavour. Whether it’s Chicken and Waffles at 2pm or Souvlaki, Gyro and Feta with eggs on your plate before noon, this is your spot any day of the week.
Dukes Ottawa
Location: 40 Adeline Street, Ottawa
Hours: Open every day, 9am to 3pm
Menu Highlights: Sourdough pancake stacks, eggs and hash, steak and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, granola yogurt bowls
A true hidden gem—tucked away on a residential street in Ottawa’s Little Italy. It looks like a house, and the staff makes you feel right at home once you walk in. The vibe is cozy and retro, with just the right amount of charm. Whether you’re craving sourdough pancakes, hearty steak and eggs, or a healthy yogurt bowl, Dukes serves it all with a smile.
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Ottawa Brunch Spots Open A Few Days a Week
These are the spots that offer flexibility—open for that perfect weekend brunch but also giving you a chance to indulge midweek. Sure, they take a day to recharge, but when they're open, they're serving up some of the best brunch in Ottawa.
Chesterfield's Gastro Diner
Location: 1300 Wellington St. W, Ottawa
Hours: Open 9am to 2pm, 6 days a week (Closed Tuesdays)
Menu Highlights: Air-fried chicken Bennys, Jerk chicken Benny, Jerk plantains, Chicken and pancakes or waffles, Shaksuka
Perhaps the city's most popular and best brunch spot that needs no introduction. No Ottawa Brunch list would be complete without mentioning Chesterfields. You know the drill—first come, first serve, no reservations. Chesterfield’s is Ottawa's friendly neighbourhood brunch spot, serving up dishes that taste homemade with "Infamous sides."
Beyond Cafe
Location: 2701 St Joseph Blvd, Orléans, Ottawa
Hours: Open 6 days a week starting at 8:30am (Closed Tuesdays)
Menu Highlights: Crepes, Shakshuka, Toasts, Homemade baked goods, Persian & Turkish inspired dishes, drinks and lattes.
This Ottawa vintage cafe is a true hidden gem that is family-run and feels like a home… from the 1950s. At first glance, they just seem like a cool, vintage coffee shop, but they have a fairly large menu of crepes, breakfast dishes, toasts, and some Turkish and Persian inspired flavours too.
Tirweka
Location: 473 Hazeldean Road, Ottawa
Hours: Sat & Sun 9:15 to 8pm, Weekdays 10am to 8pm (Closed Tuesdays)
Menu Highlights: Fatteh, Pan Fried Eggs, Shaksoka, Turkish coffee
Tirweka is a Middle Eastern breakfast spot that serves Fatteh—a layered dish made with toasted pita bread, chickpeas, yogurt, and various toppings like garlic, pine nuts, and parsley. A popular Middle Eastern breakfast dish that’s harder to find here in Ottawa - the land of Shawarmas. This West-end Ottawa restaurant also serves Turkish coffee, Middle Eastern pies and "Kaak"—a purse-shaped bread covered in sesame that we were too shy to order but you definitely should!
Jax
Location: 479 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa
Hours: 8:30am to 2pm, 6 Days a Week (Closed Mondays)
Menu Highlights: Fried Egg Sandwiches, Banana Bread French Toast, Hash, Bennys
Cozy and casual—Jax is a pretty classic brunch spot here in Ottawa. They take pride in selecting the best local products from our farmers and distributors, proving that local tastes better, especially when it's served with a side of good vibes and an extra crispy hash.
Ratatouille Bistro
Location: 278 Dalhousie, Ottawa Byward Market
Hours: Open 6 days a week, 9:30am to 3pm (Closed Mondays)
Menu Highlights: Benedicts, Omelettes, Cast Iron Skillets, Challah French Toast
This casual fine dining French restaurant in Ottawa's ByWard Market is where brunch takes center stage. Sure, they do dinner too, but brunch is where they really shine. The menu has that French flair: Benedicts that are buttery and rich, a fancy Challah French Toast, and of course Ratatouille. (sadly no croissants here)
Like any good Brunch, this list is always FRESH!
This list of Ottawa's best brunch spots will continue to be updated as we discover new and exciting places. Whether you're hunting for weekend-only gems or just can't wait for the weekend for a big fancy stack of pancakes, this guide is your go-to for finding the top brunch restaurants in Ottawa.
But here's the best part—this list isn’t set in stone. We’re always on the lookout for new and exciting spots to keep this Ottawa brunch guide fresh and delicious. So check back often to stay in the loop. Or better yet, subscribe to our e-mail newsletter and be the first to know when we add a new must-try Ottawa brunch spot.
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