13 Drool-Worthy Ottawa Brunch Spots You Need To Try At Least Once In Your Life
Mimosas and waffles, anyone?
A person having brunch at Oat Couture Cafe. Right: Brunch at HeadQuarters.
Canada's capital is home to some amazing restaurants perfect for starting your day. To help ensure you have an eggcellent time, we've rounded up a selection of drool-worthy Ottawa brunch spots that you'll definitely want to try.
What better way to spend your morning than by enjoying some waffles covered in whipped cream or eggs Benedict served with a mimosa?
Across the city, there are so many dishes to try, from bowls of oatmeal that are bigger than your head to stacks of fluffy pancakes covered in fruit.
Hungry yet? Here are 13 restaurants serving up some of the best brunch in Ottawa that you'll want to check out.
NeXT
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Address: 6400 Hazeldean Rd., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: On Sundays, you can enjoy a brunch tasting menu consisting of 11 dishes that are presented over five waves and shared between two guests.
Dishes include blueberry buttermilk pancakes, poached eggs and Montreal smoked meat, and more.
Oat Couture Oatmeal Cafe
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Address: 1154 Bank St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Oat Couture's flavour-packed sweet or savoury bowls of oatmeal will make you fall in love with breakfast.
There are several kinds of oatmeal bowls to choose from, including Atlas, which contains peanut butter,
hemp and chia seeds and honey, Field, which comes with roasted cauliflower, pickled eggplant, radish, pumpkin seeds, kale and feta cheese, and Nutella, which comes with maple pecans and biscotti.
Luna Crepes & Cafe
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Address: 329 March Rd., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: This cafe sells incredible crepes and waffles covered in Nutella and berries.
If crepes and waffles aren't your thing, though, they also have traditional breakfast options like croissants, bagels and omelets.
Chesterfield's Gastro Diner
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Address: 1433 Wellington St. W., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: This diner takes classic brunch dishes and makes them extra delicious.
Some top picks include the Apple Cinnamon French Toast Crunch and the Spice Girl Benny, which is cornbread, avocado, seared pineapple and jerk plantains topped with two poached eggs served with jerk holly and hot peppers.
Cafe Cristal
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Address: 240 Kennevale Dr., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can feel like you're brunching in Paris at this chic cafe in Barhaven.
The cafe has a globally-inspired menu, bringing in products from both France and Italy, and makes for the perfect place for a date or day out with friends.
The Third
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Address: 1017 Wellington St. W., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: This restaurant is a laid-back spot to ease into the weekend.
Brunch options include breakfast nachos, potato hash, French toast and scones. The full bar is also stocked with local beer, ciders, mimosas, and more.
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Jax
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Address: 479 Bronson Ave., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Jax is a cozy bistro in Centertown where you can enjoy a drool-worthy feast.
Brunch offerings include a simple but tasty array of egg dishes including omelets and eggs Benedict, as well as Banana Bread French Toast and fried egg sandwiches served on your choice of an English muffin or sourdough bread.
The Vanitea Room
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Address: 551 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Vanitea Room is a swanky tea salon serving brunch and afternoon tea.
You can choose from a three-course brunch, unique egg dishes, and sweet treats to start your day, and complete your meal with bottomless mimosas, prosecco, or a Caesar.
Cocotte Bistro
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Address: 123 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy authentic French cuisine at this charming bistro located in downtown Ottawa.
Breakfast options include the MTL Benedict, which is poached eggs and smoked salmon on an "MTL bagel," and the Eggy Bun, which is a brioche bun with scrambled eggs, gruyère, bacon, arugula and roasted garlic aioli.
Mazarine Brunch Ottawa
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Address: 282 Kent St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Brunch with a Mediterranean twist is what you'll find at this downtown Ottawa breakfast spot.
If you love avocado, their Avo Toast should definitely be a part of your order.
Astoria Bistro Botanique
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Address: 80 prom. du Portage, Gatineau, QC
Why You Need To Go: Astoria is a botanical bistro located in the heart of the Outaouais region offering a plant-based menu with many gluten-free options.
Here, you can enjoy crepe-style pancakes topped with blueberries or a breakfast poutine.
HeadQuarters
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Address: 115 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: You'll find breakfast sandwiches, crispy French toast, and Fried Chicken and Croffles (croissant waffles) at this trendy spot, which also has a salon.
Art-Is-In Bakery
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Address: 250 City Centre Ave. Unit 112, Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: This bakery-turned-restaurant serves breakfast and lunch options, and is one of the city's hottest foodie spots.
Mouth-watering dishes on the menu include the Sweet French Toast Stack, Croque Madame, and Brunch Burger.
This article has been updated since it was originally published on March 22, 2021.
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