Bank Street Diner - Ottawa

We went to the restaurant with a group of 6 people. When we arrived, it was very quiet, which should have been a warning sign, but we were hungry.

I am at a loss for words when it comes to a restaurant that can't even make a simple dish like bacon and eggs properly.

The Bank Street Diner is a dependable spot for breakfast, offering clean diner-style booth seating, friendly service, and most menu items priced around $7.

If you're heading here on the weekend; be patient. The popularity of this place is warranted. Generous portions. Tasty food. Great service. Our wait was approximately half an hour outside on Sunday morning; the owner came out and passed around a plate of mini muffins! Fresh from the oven! How nice is that? Plus.....the staff are helpful and friendly.

This is a little hole-in-the-wall, but Halima, the waitress, is charming. The music is an eclectic mix of jazz, techno, world beat. The food is good and cheap. We have gone a number of times for breakfast - it is basic, solid and dependable. Our son ordered the Hamburger Breakfast, which gave him breakfast and a generous take-along sandwich for his trip. Not deluxe, by any stretch of the imagination, but we will definitely return!