Category · Updated 2026

Best Brunch
in Ottawa

From scratch-made diners with lines out the door to a castle backdrop on the Rideau Canal — the ten weekend tables worth setting an alarm for.

01

Wilf & Ada's

A small scratch diner on Bank Street where the bacon is house-smoked, the juices are fresh-squeezed, and no reservations means you wait in line — and don't mind. The Mariposa Duck Benedict is the reason why.

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02

Château Laurier

Brunch in the shadow of Parliament Hill — a grand, storied setting that turns a weekend meal into an occasion.

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03

Jax

A tiny, cult-favourite Centretown bistro serving big flavours — the banana bread French toast has a following of its own.

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04

Gezellig

A warm, refined Westboro room in a converted 1950s bank — seasonal, locally-sourced brunch built for lingering.

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05

The Manx

A beloved Elgin Street pub institution — unfussy, consistent, and a longtime local favourite for a lazy weekend plate.

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06

Clarendon Tavern

A polished eggs Benedict and a mimosa bar make this a reliable, festive weekend pick.

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07

The Rowan

Fresh, comforting, and dependable — a neighbourhood spot locals return to again and again.

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08

Métropolitain Brasserie

French bistro brunch in the ByWard Market — classic dishes done with proper technique.

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09

Benny's Bistro

A hidden gem tucked inside the bakery — French-inspired brunch plates steps from fresh pastry.

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10

The Belmont

A polished, contemporary room with a brunch menu built for a proper sit-down weekend meal.

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