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High-quality scratch-made brunch and cozy morning meetups.
Wilf & Ada's (No reservations)
CA
Breakfast Restaurant·Warm, Cozy, Art Filled
Located in Ottawa's Centretown, Wilf & Ada's is a scratch-made diner that has become a local staple for breakfast and brunch. The menu emphasizes quality, utilizing ingredients from partner farms to create standout dishes like their famous eggs benedict with pesto hollandaise and sensational potatoes. The interior is warm and inviting, often doubling as a gallery for local artists. While it operates on a first-come, first-served basis and often sees a wait, the friendly service and thoughtfully prepared food make it well worth the time. It is particularly well-regarded for its inclusive menu, offering excellent gluten-free alternatives for almost every dish.
Located in Ottawa's Centretown, Wilf & Ada's is a scratch-made diner that has become a local staple for breakfast and brunch. The menu emphasizes quality, utilizing ingredients from partner farms to create standout dishes like their famous eggs benedict with pesto hollandaise and sensational potatoes. The interior is warm and inviting, often doubling as a gallery for local artists. While it operates on a first-come, first-served basis and often sees a wait, the friendly service and thoughtfully prepared food make it well worth the time. It is particularly well-regarded for its inclusive menu, offering excellent gluten-free alternatives for almost every dish.
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Address
510 Bank St,Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z4, Canada
Websitefacebook.com
Phone(613) 231-7959
Hours
ClosedMon
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Thu
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Fri
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Highlights
From-scratch breakfast and brunch using local produce.
Extensive gluten-free options including bread and eggs benedict.
Unique twists like pesto hollandaise and Berkshire ham.
Charming interior featuring for-sale art from local artists.
Friendly and attentive service despite the busy atmosphere.
Currency
CAD $
Dietary Options
vegetarian-friendly, gluten-free-friendly
Time of Day
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Occasion Tags
Casual Drinks, Groups, Solo, Locals, Tourists
Reviews
4.6
Excellent2,2 K reviews
Wilf & Ada's in Ottawa is widely considered one of the city's best brunch spots, earning high praise for its commitment to scratch-made cooking and local sourcing. Reviewers frequently highlight the exceptional quality of the ingredients, noting that the extra cost is justified by the flavor. The eggs benedict—particularly the Blackstone and Berkshire ham versions with pesto hollandaise—are standout favorites, often accompanied by sensational potatoes. The restaurant is also lauded for its inclusivity, with many guests noting that almost any dish can be prepared gluten-free. While the 'no reservations' policy often results in a 10 to 30-minute wait, patrons agree the experience is worth it. The atmosphere is described as cozy and art-filled, supported by a staff that remains friendly and attentive even during peak hours.
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Location
Centretown, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
