Zak's Diner
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Zak’s Diner is a classic diner in Ottawa’s ByWard Market.
Menu & prices
Why go
- Open 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays.
Opening hours
Today07:00 – 23:00Show all
Monday07:00 – 23:00
Tuesday07:00 – 23:00
Wednesday07:00 – 23:00
Thursday07:00 – 00:00
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday07:00 – 23:00
Good to know
BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchLate NightFree WifiHighchairs AvailableServes AlcoholTable ServiceTakeout
Dishes to try
- Burgers and poutine
- Smoked salmon and eggs with vegetables, capers, a bagel and cream cheese
- Great Canadian breakfast with eggs, sausage, Canadian bacon, baked beans, toast and a pancake
- French toast and eggs with fruit and a choice of meat or cottage cheese
- Pancakes and eggs with fruit; choose plain, banana, blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes
- Milkshakes topped with a cherry and served with a striped straw
Atmosphere
- Teal booths and jukeboxes create a classic diner setting.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Eggs Florentine pairs eggs with spinach, mushrooms and hollandaise on an English muffin.
- Vegan The vegan breakfast burrito contains vegan egg, sausage and cheese, guacamole, beans and salsa.
Shorts
History
The chain now has five locations: ByWard, Elgin, Kanata, Carleton Place and the airport.
- 1986Zak’s began as a single diner in ByWard Market, with all-day breakfast, burgers and milkshakes as its core fare.
Sources: Ottawa - Wikivoyage (eat) · Zak's Diner | Ottawa's All-Day Breakfast Diner … · About Us | Experience Classic Diner Comfort – V… · About Us | Experience Classic Diner Comfort – V… · The Menu | All-Day Breakfast, Shakes & Poutine … · checked 28 Sep 2026
Where
16 By Ward Market Sq, Ottawa
- Website
- eatatzaks.com/
- Phone
- 6132412401
Questions and answers
Where can I see the menu at Zak’s Diner?
View the menu at https://zaksdiner.com/menu.
What are Zak’s Diner’s opening hours from Sunday to Thursday?
Sunday to Wednesday: 07:00–23:00. Thursday: 07:00–midnight.
Is takeout available at Zak’s Diner?
Yes, takeout is available.
Does Zak’s Diner accept credit cards?
Yes.
Is Wi-Fi available at Zak’s Diner?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.
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