Zak's Diner

Zak’s Diner is located in the historic Byward Market and Ottawa’s west end Kanata (home of the Sens!). We offer a fun atmosphere and have been in the business since 1986.

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315
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  • Phone

    (613) 241-2401

  • Website

    zaksdiner.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

14 Byward Market Square (at York St) Ottawa ON K1N 7A1 Canada

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Music Jukebox
Dining Options Take-out
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Beer

Comments / 92


Keywords:

milkshakes burgers breakfast food poutine lively potato fries and chocolate family-friendly good for a late night casual sweet potato fries authentic pancakes coffee great value chicken sausage big portions soft serve skiing good for a quick meal
Tanner Lubuk

Tried their milkshakes a few times and they're awesome ! The burgers are pretty good and the poutine not bad either. For sure a place to eat at breakfast meal anytime of the day

Charysse G. R

Grilled cheese burger with sweet potato fries and chocolate banana milkshake were amazing! Really good service , and would definitely come again!

Caitlin Bouchard

Hands down my absolute favourite restaurant in Ottawa. Their honey garlic chicken wrap is debatably the most delicious thing I have ever had the pleasure of eating. 10/10 would recommend!

Lorena López

Super amazing service! The grilled cheeseburger is delicious and if you ask to share a milkshake you get two glasses and the double of whipped cream ????

Paul Bergsma

Milkshakes were delicious! Plus food came quick and tasted great. I had a grilled cheese and I enjoyed it very much. It made me smile.

NO Nono

Huge portions at a good price. Classic breakfast foods . 50's diner feel. Friendly staff .

Thamer

Their breakfast menu is outstanding.. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is amazing and the coffee here is off the hook.

Marina Chow

The milkshakes are amazing! Great atmosphere and staff , I love coming here with a group of friends, we always have a good time. ????

Veronika

Nice spot. A bit noisy and busy, but the food is not bad, staff is great, and service is fast. All day breakfast and cheap food overall. Big portions .

Tanner Lubuk

Haven't been here in 3+ years since living in Toronto and I just remembered why I stopped going here. 11.99 for 4 tiny crepes ...????

Hina

The best thing about this place is that it's 24/7! The Poutine is good if you're in the mood to just chow down on food!

ab c

If you're new to Zak's, then get the safest bet, chicken strips and fries ! You won't regret it ????

Marius Butuc

That goat cheese burger , paired with sweet potato fries makes it up for the freezing cold Ottawa night.

Michael Chen

Their breakfast selection is pretty good (especially the 'Eggs Rainy'). The root beer floats and spicy fries are awesome too. I highly recommend the butterscotch milkshakes .

Sawennátson King

I like the portion sizes. Had Bacon Sausage Poutine . The gravy is delicious. The service is awesome!

Marwan Jameel

Try the milk shake !! One if the most popular in town .. Also the chicken Nachos ❤ 10 out of 10

Sabrina S.

Old school diner with a wide variety of pub food and the most amazing shakes ever!

Ines Fernandes

Amazing burgers ! One of the best I have ever eaten.

Hannah Pinilla

Mediocre milkshakes that taste more like chocolate milk due to lack of thickness. Great sweet potato fries and chocolate chip pancakes . A family tradition on our way home from skiing

Guy Servaes

Great breakfast . Super friendly staff . Loved the interior

Quentin Siegfried

Great food make sure to tip Kara big she was great!!!

Magali M

Have a milkshake , so big it fits for two, so creamy you will want another one anyway.

Michael DeRamo

That butterscotch milkshake is really fabulous. But not sure about the hamburger patties... didn't look like real meat to me ????

Maritza Ruiz

Pretty bad service, they fake to be polite but the attitude to the customer is not exceptional, I ordered an expresso float and it arrived when we already asked for bill, practically I didn’t eat it

Janet Hawkins

Awesome breakfast ! Great sausages and delicious latte !

Richard Sugden

So good. Pancakes and maple syrup were epic

Ahmad El-Moatassem

Nice restaurant and good burger don't missed

JR TheNutbar

Fair warning for lactose intolerant folks, the milkshakes are in fact delicious, but they kill.

Caroline Wilson

French toast and Burrito . Excellent service !

Reena B-S

Traditional milkshakes come in huge portions -- a meal in itself.

Anne-Claude BELIBI

Best hamburgers ever!!! BBQ one, in love with it!

Annalise Benoit

Breakfast is fast, plentiful and delicious. However, I find the lunch and dinner items a little overpriced.

Skyllar Rebel

I love there staff love the invironment love the burgers nd everthing else

Ferrier Remi

Good brie burger and good texan atmosphere !

Pineapple Froyo

Friendly staff and great pancakes !

Michael Barata

The people are soooooo nice!

Chico Maciel

Milkshake : Banana + chocolate . Hamburguer: ringer something. ????

Mei Chen

Milk shake and crispy chicken wraps are so good!

Chris Thomson

Their buffalo chicken sandwich is amazing!

Betti Cumplido

Banana and chocolate milkshake ! To die for ????

Meg W

bottomless coffee , good breakfast . try a milkshake !

F J

Get take-out for a discount ; 24-hour breakfast ; if going for lunch , arrive before noon because it gets packed by then.

Taylor Trott

When homeless people ask you for money here deny them. Then watch the emotionally struck person try to escape from a fire exit that just doesn't want to open. Good visit though!

Douglas Soltys

Zak's smoothie drinks are an excellent breakfast alternative. Light on the tummy and tasty on the tongue . Try the Berry Blast.

@ottawa_events

Great place to go after a night out on the town ! Open 24hrs !

Matti Blume5g7u

Good milkshake . Good service . No debit cards.

Rachel Geng

A little disappointed in the food quality.. retro restaurant with no New twist to it. I was expecting more

Malcolm Dix

The freshly squeezed juice is totally worth the extra change!

Matthew Fl

Try the Lumberjack with sausage - #yummmm

Jacky Bee

Milkshakes are great! Strawberry cream soda floats are even better!

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