Wonderful brunch buffet. Ambience was superb. Our server Andre was excellent. All thefoodcwas very good. Friendly staff
Rob
Omelette freshly made was good. The other buffet hot food was disappointing: dry sausages, overcooked Eggs Benedict on a dried out biscuit, cardboard breakfast potatoes and challah French toast that had also dried out. Pastries were nothing special. Overall, overpriced mediocre fare. Skip it.
Steven MacArthur
Yes yes yes It must be on your bucket list Experience it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah
Wonderful, even my 4 year old enjoyed herself. Our server was attentive and quick. Would highly recommend
Ann
Martin (I think that was his name) was really attentive and very informative so because of him, I'd say the service was great. The food was alright but nothing out of the ordinary so I feel that the cost was a bit much. This buffet, to me, should cost at the most $40-$45. Many items weren't labeled so we were left guessing, also, they really should consider placing fly fans on the tables as we saw a fly trapped in one of the little yogurt & granola cups. Some of the desserts didn't taste freshly made and again, we saw some flies hanging around. That was a bit of a turn off. Plus, I didn't notice any hand sanitizer before entering the buffet area so it was a bit icky seeing everyone handling the same serving utensils (we should learn from what 2020 taught us...I mean). Overall, it was ok but I won't do it again.
C Desjardins
Breakfast : excellent croissants served with marscapone ??? And two sickenly sweet fruit jams ??? .iasked for butter istead. It was salted. OMG, people, or is this how things are served in English Canada ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Winston E
Modernly elegant (cream with greens & blues accents) room with comfortable plush seating. Buffet breakfast (reservations suggested) has a variety of tasty items, although a tad pricey. Waiting to be seated upon arrival took quite some time however our server was outstanding (polished, polite, prompt, attentive and friendly). Definitely recommend for a civilized experience.
Tito Reyes
Exceptional Service at Château Laurier A Special Thanks to Karl
During our recent stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, we had the pleasure of dining at the hotel’s restaurant several times for breakfast. Over the years, we’ve stayed at many Fairmont properties and have always appreciated the unique charm each one offers but this visit stood out thanks to one remarkable individual: our server, Karl.
From the very first morning, Karl provided service that went above and beyond expectations. His attentiveness, professionalism, and genuine warmth made each breakfast a memorable experience. He has a remarkable ability to connect with guests not just meeting their needs, but anticipating them with ease and grace.
What truly touched us was how much our children adored him. Each morning, they would eagerly ask if Karl was working, their excitement a testament to the kind and welcoming atmosphere he created. It’s rare to find someone who blends efficiency, charm, and kindness so seamlessly, but Karl does exactly that.
In our opinion, Karl embodies the spirit of Fairmont hospitality. We hope his exceptional service is recognized and celebrated, as he is truly an asset to the Château Laurier team.
-The Reyes/Shepard Family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sharon
The food was excellent. Great mix of breakfast and lunch foods. Service was excellent, never had to wait for the table to be cleared or fresh coffee. The buffet is only accessible by stairs, tho. That was an issue for my mom, who has a walker.
Miguel
The atmosphere and the service is great. Our only complaint is the large flying insects around the food was uncomfortable to see them landing on the foods. We were a party of 6 and all of us had the same comments - what is wrong with the large amounts of flying insects! We were hosting visitors from outside Canada and felt bad. Unfortunately we will not pick this restaurant in the future even though the service here is great.
Une belle expérience dans un beau cadre . Dane a offert un excellent service et a été très à l' écoute malgré l'achalandage. La nourriture est très goûteuse et variée. La salle est très propre. Je recommande vivement
Susan
This is the first time we have been to brunch at Wilfred's. The food was amazing! Everything was cooked to perfection and there was a great variety of choices. Rhianna was our server and she was delightful! Thank you!!
Kathreen
We've had the Sunday brunch at Wilfred's before. Our primary reason for going was the legendary maple crepes. They used to serve them in a tray individually laid out. Now, they are stacked in a serving dish. This results in some of the crepes being dry. Their eggs benedict looked very appetizing but the bread was hard so we couldn't enjoy it too much. The scrambled eggs were also dry. I noticed as well that they did not serve any smoked salmon. The rest of the food was good but for the price you pay for this brunch and the setting, I expected near perfection. This is what I did not get. I hope this was a one-off for that day and that the actual buffet is far better than it was for us.
Debbie
We went for brunch to celebrate a 75th birthday. Overall the experience was pleasant however a few things should be noted. The food while good was somewhat lacking, it would have been nice if one could have gotten made to order eggs ie omelettes. Also the selection of cheeses was beyond mundane. Surely the Fairmount can do better than run of the mill Brie and cheddar. Also the quality of the coffee was sorely lacking and the $17 charged for a single glass of Prosecco was outrageous. All in all we found the quality of the buffet did not warrant its cost. We will not be returning nor would we recommend it.
Wonderful brunch buffet. Ambience was superb. Our server Andre was excellent. All thefoodcwas very good. Friendly staff
Omelette freshly made was good. The other buffet hot food was disappointing: dry sausages, overcooked Eggs Benedict on a dried out biscuit, cardboard breakfast potatoes and challah French toast that had also dried out. Pastries were nothing special. Overall, overpriced mediocre fare. Skip it.
Yes yes yes
It must be on your bucket list
Experience it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful, even my 4 year old enjoyed herself. Our server was attentive and quick. Would highly recommend
Martin (I think that was his name) was really attentive and very informative so because of him, I'd say the service was great. The food was alright but nothing out of the ordinary so I feel that the cost was a bit much. This buffet, to me, should cost at the most $40-$45. Many items weren't labeled so we were left guessing, also, they really should consider placing fly fans on the tables as we saw a fly trapped in one of the little yogurt & granola cups. Some of the desserts didn't taste freshly made and again, we saw some flies hanging around. That was a bit of a turn off. Plus, I didn't notice any hand sanitizer before entering the buffet area so it was a bit icky seeing everyone handling the same serving utensils (we should learn from what 2020 taught us...I mean). Overall, it was ok but I won't do it again.
Breakfast : excellent croissants served with marscapone ??? And two sickenly sweet fruit jams ??? .iasked for butter istead. It was salted. OMG, people, or is this how things are served in English Canada ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Modernly elegant (cream with greens & blues accents) room with comfortable plush seating. Buffet breakfast (reservations suggested) has a variety of tasty items, although a tad pricey. Waiting to be seated upon arrival took quite some time however our server was outstanding (polished, polite, prompt, attentive and friendly). Definitely recommend for a civilized experience.
Exceptional Service at Château Laurier A Special Thanks to Karl
During our recent stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, we had the pleasure of dining at the hotel’s restaurant several times for breakfast. Over the years, we’ve stayed at many Fairmont properties and have always appreciated the unique charm each one offers but this visit stood out thanks to one remarkable individual: our server, Karl.
From the very first morning, Karl provided service that went above and beyond expectations. His attentiveness, professionalism, and genuine warmth made each breakfast a memorable experience. He has a remarkable ability to connect with guests not just meeting their needs, but anticipating them with ease and grace.
What truly touched us was how much our children adored him. Each morning, they would eagerly ask if Karl was working, their excitement a testament to the kind and welcoming atmosphere he created. It’s rare to find someone who blends efficiency, charm, and kindness so seamlessly, but Karl does exactly that.
In our opinion, Karl embodies the spirit of Fairmont hospitality. We hope his exceptional service is recognized and celebrated, as he is truly an asset to the Château Laurier team.
-The Reyes/Shepard Family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was excellent. Great mix of breakfast and lunch foods. Service was excellent, never had to wait for the table to be cleared or fresh coffee. The buffet is only accessible by stairs, tho. That was an issue for my mom, who has a walker.
The atmosphere and the service is great. Our only complaint is the large flying insects around the food was uncomfortable to see them landing on the foods. We were a party of 6 and all of us had the same comments - what is wrong with the large amounts of flying insects! We were hosting visitors from outside Canada and felt bad. Unfortunately we will not pick this restaurant in the future even though the service here is great.
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Une belle expérience dans un beau cadre . Dane a offert un excellent service et a été très à l' écoute malgré l'achalandage. La nourriture est très goûteuse et variée. La salle est très propre. Je recommande vivement
This is the first time we have been to brunch at Wilfred's. The food was amazing! Everything was cooked to perfection and there was a great variety of choices. Rhianna was our server and she was delightful! Thank you!!
We've had the Sunday brunch at Wilfred's before. Our primary reason for going was the legendary maple crepes. They used to serve them in a tray individually laid out. Now, they are stacked in a serving dish. This results in some of the crepes being dry. Their eggs benedict looked very appetizing but the bread was hard so we couldn't enjoy it too much. The scrambled eggs were also dry. I noticed as well that they did not serve any smoked salmon. The rest of the food was good but for the price you pay for this brunch and the setting, I expected near perfection. This is what I did not get. I hope this was a one-off for that day and that the actual buffet is far better than it was for us.
We went for brunch to celebrate a 75th birthday. Overall the experience was pleasant however a few things should be noted. The food while good was somewhat lacking, it would have been nice if one could have gotten made to order eggs ie omelettes. Also the selection of cheeses was beyond mundane. Surely the Fairmount can do better than run of the mill Brie and cheddar. Also the quality of the coffee was sorely lacking and the $17 charged for a single glass of Prosecco was outrageous. All in all we found the quality of the buffet did not warrant its cost. We will not be returning nor would we recommend it.
Great breakfast and coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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