Six must-try brunch spots across Ottawa worth the visit this weekend
From sourdough pancake stacks at DUKES on Adeline to all-day breakfast at the King Eddy on Clarence, here's where to start if you're hunting Ottawa's best brunch.
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If you've been craving a serious brunch, here are six standout spots worth ordering a reservation or arriving early for.
DUKES (40 Adeline St) is part of the same family as Corner Peach and serves breakfast items all day. The menu spans brunch classics—breakfast sandwiches, steak and eggs, a sourdough pancake stack—alongside fun options like a burrito bowl or hash. The restaurant earns consistent praise from locals.
Chesterfield's Gastro Diner (1300 Wellington St W) appears reliably in Reddit recommendations and social media. Their menu features chicken and waffles, unique Benedicts, jerk dishes, cornbread and mac and cheese. Every plate draws attention from nearby diners.
The King Eddy (47 Clarence St) serves breakfast all day and offers a massive menu with everything from omelets and French toast to fried chicken and burgers. The King Eddy Breakfast with extra pancakes on the side is a favorite, and the broad menu makes it ideal for groups.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery (1130 St Laurent Blvd) is a long-standing family destination known for butteriest, fluffiest pancakes in the city, alongside shredded potatoes cooked to perfection. The bakery section offers pies, cakes and cookies.
The King Eddy and Chesterfield's both charge 💸💸 (mid-range), as do DUKES and Perkins. All offer something for everyone at the table.
Good to know
What's the sourdough pancake stack at DUKES like?
DUKES at 40 Adeline St serves sourdough pancake stacks as part of their all-day breakfast menu, alongside brunch classics like breakfast sandwiches and steak and eggs.
Where can I get all-day breakfast in Ottawa?
Both DUKES (40 Adeline St) and The King Eddy (47 Clarence St) serve breakfast all day, with The King Eddy offering a massive menu including omelets, French toast, fried chicken, and burgers.
What makes Perkins Restaurant & Bakery stand out?
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery at 1130 St Laurent Blvd is known for its butteriest, fluffiest pancakes and perfectly cooked shredded potatoes, plus a bakery section with pies, cakes, and cookies.
What's special about Chesterfield's Gastro Diner?
Chesterfield's Gastro Diner at 1300 Wellington St W features chicken and waffles, unique Benedicts, jerk dishes, cornbread, and mac and cheese, and appears frequently in local recommendations.
