The burgers were ok, fries a bit cold. My son was being a 4 year old jerk. The waitress handled his whining like a pro and was so kind. Also the bacon on my burger was amazing. Next time we go, I am ordering extra!
Nelson N
Good breakfast spot, food portions worth it
Kimberlie Hart
Great food any time of day. Awesome taste of downtown Ottawa!
Robert Sowah
The service is fantastic!
Farrah N/A
Portions were small and very mid. my French toast was so meh (the syrup is so bland) all my food was stone cold too…Table didn’t have any cutlery. Atmosphere was nice though.
Also the large salad is the same size as the side salad.
Don’t come here if u want good food or good portions for your price :( sorry
Usman Qidwai
A family owned restaurant, you walk in and feel the warmth and welcome. I had veggie omelette which was made to perfection..generous use of cheese and portion size was good.
Chris Cardinal
had high hopes based on the reviews unfortunately Zaks didn’t deliver. Service was solid, kitchen was slow for diner food, rubbery eggs, thin bacon, pancakes were meh. Omelet was undercooked overall based off the reviews I was not impressed at the quality for the price. Breakfast was over $50 for two,
Julie Cameron
Above-par, hard workin' staff that still take a moment to chat you up while mixing 4 shakes and managing the take-out counter. Superhuman Service!
Loved my Reuben so much I bought the tshirt in the hopes they'll give me staff rate on my next meal ;) Hearty portions so plenty left to share with a fellow hosteller. 5-Stars, thanks for the comfort food since Winterlude hot chocolates as a kid in the 80s. Best Nostalgia Diner in the City
Derek Graham
Great find after getting into Ottawa super early to find everything closed. Zak's saved the day by being open and awesome. Thanks, everyone, at Zak's Diner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Trish Martin
Always stop into Zaks when I am in town. Friendly staff, great food.
The “security” at the door were incredibly disrespectful and seem to have no form of customer service. Completely ruined our appetite and had no interest in eating here again. They need to be replaced/fired asap.
Rin
The food was super yummy. I ordered their 4 cheese poutine and it was sooooo good. It’s better than fast food joint ones.
I love the atmosphere, it’s sooo cool with the retro look. I recommend.
Every staff was great and friendly.
Vegetarian options: They were yummy
Parking: There are several paid parking garages near by. Street parking is not always available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Maxime L'Espérance
I had a little spare time before work and decided to try out Zaks diner. I had a great experience, Kara my server was wonderful, nice, welcoming and very energetic. It’s a great way to start the day! The food was very good and the portions were really good too. The prices were fare for the amount of food you have. I do recommend this restaurant for a good breakfast and a great diner atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage
Selena Wolf
Delicious Monte Cristo and a fantastic milkshake, absolutely an indulgence I didn't expect when I wandered out for a late lunch. Definitely reccomend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Robert B
The food is great but the prices are obscene even for inflation. $4 for two pieces of white toast on a plate. I'm talking plain white toast w butter. There's inflation but then there's that. There are no loss leaders on this menu. The poutine is reasonable. Kids meals are $12 and we all forgot the included desset. Food good, service good, prices too high even for 2024.
The burgers were ok, fries a bit cold. My son was being a 4 year old jerk. The waitress handled his whining like a pro and was so kind. Also the bacon on my burger was amazing. Next time we go, I am ordering extra!
Good breakfast spot, food portions worth it
Great food any time of day. Awesome taste of downtown Ottawa!
The service is fantastic!
Portions were small and very mid. my French toast was so meh (the syrup is so bland) all my food was stone cold too…Table didn’t have any cutlery. Atmosphere was nice though.
Also the large salad is the same size as the side salad.
Don’t come here if u want good food or good portions for your price :( sorry
A family owned restaurant, you walk in and feel the warmth and welcome. I had veggie omelette which was made to perfection..generous use of cheese and portion size was good.
had high hopes based on the reviews unfortunately Zaks didn’t deliver. Service was solid, kitchen was slow for diner food, rubbery eggs, thin bacon, pancakes were meh. Omelet was undercooked overall based off the reviews I was not impressed at the quality for the price. Breakfast was over $50 for two,
Above-par, hard workin' staff that still take a moment to chat you up while mixing 4 shakes and managing the take-out counter. Superhuman Service! Loved my Reuben so much I bought the tshirt in the hopes they'll give me staff rate on my next meal ;) Hearty portions so plenty left to share with a fellow hosteller. 5-Stars, thanks for the comfort food since Winterlude hot chocolates as a kid in the 80s. Best Nostalgia Diner in the City
Great find after getting into Ottawa super early to find everything closed. Zak's saved the day by being open and awesome. Thanks, everyone, at Zak's Diner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Always stop into Zaks when I am in town. Friendly staff, great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The “security” at the door were incredibly disrespectful and seem to have no form of customer service. Completely ruined our appetite and had no interest in eating here again. They need to be replaced/fired asap.
The food was super yummy. I ordered their 4 cheese poutine and it was sooooo good. It’s better than fast food joint ones.
I love the atmosphere, it’s sooo cool with the retro look. I recommend.
Every staff was great and friendly.
Vegetarian options: They were yummy
Parking: There are several paid parking garages near by. Street parking is not always available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
I had a little spare time before work and decided to try out Zaks diner. I had a great experience, Kara my server was wonderful, nice, welcoming and very energetic. It’s a great way to start the day! The food was very good and the portions were really good too. The prices were fare for the amount of food you have. I do recommend this restaurant for a good breakfast and a great diner atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage
Delicious Monte Cristo and a fantastic milkshake, absolutely an indulgence I didn't expect when I wandered out for a late lunch. Definitely reccomend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
The food is great but the prices are obscene even for inflation. $4 for two pieces of white toast on a plate. I'm talking plain white toast w butter. There's inflation but then there's that. There are no loss leaders on this menu. The poutine is reasonable. Kids meals are $12 and we all forgot the included desset. Food good, service good, prices too high even for 2024.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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