374 Elgin St · Ottawa
Diner classics, around the clock. Breakfast, burgers, poutine and more, served 24 hours a day.
The diner on Elgin
Elgin Street Diner is an informal, always-open eatery serving the diner classics, from breakfast and burgers to poutine and more.
The menu promises an all-day breakfast and “the poutine that made us famous,” plus triple-decker clubs, burgers, platters and 16 milkshake flavours. Eat in, take it home or have it delivered.
Fresh-cut fries, cheese curds and gravy. Then pile on an add-on or three:
Swap in onion rings for the fries, or turn the fries on your burger into poutine.
Served all day
“The all-day breakfast that made us famous!” Two eggs your way, bacon, ham or sausage, home fries, house baked beans and toast.
Rotating specials have included the OMG Benedict: a grilled cheese and bacon sandwich topped with poached eggs and hollandaise.
Every club, burger and dog comes with fresh-cut fries, coleslaw and a wedge of dill pickle.
Diner standards and comfort food, from hot sandwiches in house gravy to meatloaf “like Mom used to make.”
Milkshakes
Milkshakes made with French vanilla ice cream and premium flavourings. Add a banana or whipped cream, and ask your server about the feature milkshake.
What guests say
4.4Average from 6,800
Google reviews
“Elgin Street Diner is an Ottawa classic for a reason! The food was delicious, comforting, and served in generous portions.”
“Absolutely memorable experience at Elgin Street Diner, we had to go two days in a row to explore more menu options. Food was really good and portions were gigantic, the service was superb, friendly and attentive.”
“Great place to eat! The service was great and extremely friendly. […] The milkshakes are delicious!”
Hours
Right now in Ottawa it’s We’re open.
Holiday hours may vary. Call (613) 237-9700 to confirm.
