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₹249 - ₹1,575
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American, Diner, Canadian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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1.3 km from Rideau Canal National Historic Site
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Reviewed 28 January 2024 via mobile

Good food, very large servings ( breakfast for two days lol) and great service. It is exactly what you would expect a dinner to be!

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 28 January 2024 via mobile

This was our third family visit and once again Elgin Street Diner did not disappoint. Quick friendly service and generous helpings of tasty dishes. Loved the salted caramel milkshake and the roast beef dip with caramelized onions. We will continue to make this a family...tradition when visiting Ottawa.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 28 November 2023

Casual. Best servers! I love their huge tuna salad! Enough for two meals. Vegetarian vegetable soup is always good.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023

It was an okay spot for breakfast. Nothing extraordinary, just your basic breakfast food. Service was good, prices were kind of high.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 14 August 2023 via mobile

Whilst heading to the Canadian Museum of Nature we popped into Elgin Street Diner for some lunch. It was really busy but didn’t take long to be seated. We ordered some poutine, some burgers (the El Diablo was really good), and some other dishes. The...food was really good and there was loads of it as well, more than enough to fill the five of us. The staff were really friendly and helpful which was great. We’d definitely return if ever in the area again.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 27 July 2023

A good dinner that's open all the time, in a great location. Friendly staff too. Also, the breakfast specials are generally pretty good.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 June 2023

I obsoletely loved this spot great place to go have a good club, or coffee and amazing delicious fresh deserts! Prices very high but worth it!! Staff friendly, humorous very professional

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 11 June 2023

*Not Gluten/Celiac Friendly*! Trip advisor does note that there is gluten free options but the only “option” that there is, is to remove bread from the meals such as sandwiches, burgers or breakfast place. The whole kitchen is shared. With guidance from our waitress we...got a Caesar salad with no croutons and she advised the kitchen however the salad still had some small croutons only found too late. Very disappointing!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 22 May 2023 via mobile

We came for the May 24 weekend to Ottawa to visit our son and his spouse. Before going home, we decided to go for a brunch here and were pleasantly surprised at how good all the breakfasts were. The hollandais sauce was so tasty and...delicious. Service was beyond excellent!! Can’t wait to come back next time we’re in town!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 2 May 2023

I have loved this place for decades. Their vegetable soup is always available and delicious. But it has to be piping hot. Not today, though. The server was wonderful. She has a casual way of being that I like. One problem and it is not...new. The washroom is disgusting. Needs more than a great colossal cleaning.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 22 April 2023

Arrived at 7:30 which was probably near shift change. Our waiter basically kept us waiting until the 8:00 shift showed up. Took 20 minutes just to get a coffee and this guy was grumpy when tired. Very slow service at this time of day. Likely...at their best after eight.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 5 April 2023

Just the best service and welcome from our very energetic server the menu is absolutely massive where do you start I went for the. Chicken club sandwich it was unreal and it came with a mountain of home fries This must be the best to...eat in OttawaMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 12 March 2023 via mobile

Breakfast was delicious. Eggs, bacon , home fries n toast. Will definitely go again. Hubby had the big breakfast with 3 choices of meats. Loved it.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 17 December 2022

Excellent quality of food; great menu, open all night.. was a great place to go to after meetings. Weekend vibes, good music & staff, cleanliness perfection.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 16 December 2022 via mobile

A business contact and I had a good breakfast here today. We sat in a booth which meant we could hear each other speak despite the full tables elsewhere. The basic $17 Canadian was good - eggs, toast, beans, choice of meat product - and...arrived quickly. The service is good. The only bad point was the absolutely awful machine-made cappuccino but then again, why wasn’t I drinking regular coffee? I would go back.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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I know it's a hastle to find parking but they make up for it with the food and Customer Service. You will leave full and happy and not a care in the world about parking
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Elgin Street Diner is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4