Zak's Diner

Restaurants ·Ottawa ·$$ ·Open now
  • from CAD 17.99
  • Ideal for a first date

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About

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.

  1. 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

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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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