Wilf & Ada's (No reservations)

We were lucky enough to grab a spot at this popular breakfast spot one busy morning, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection, rich, so so flavourful, and beautifully presented. Every element of our meal was incredible, from the quality of the ingredients to the attention to detail. Coffee was also awesome!!!! The staff were just as impressive as the food, super friendly, knowledgeable, and full of energy. Their upbeat and fun personalities truly added to the overall experience and made us feel right at home. We’ll definitely be back, and we highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for a top-tier breakfast experience! Thank you Wild & Adas ❤️

Tried Wilf and Ada’s on the recommendation of my brother who lives nearby and we wanted something within walking distance. It was quite busy already 11:00am on a Thursday but we still had a choice of seats. Went for a table along the back wall for a little more quiet. Staff was great and patient with someone like me who has eating challenges. I went for the avacado egg which was delicious as was the eggs Benedict my husband opted for. Staff was all fabulous. Meal was quick and tasty and delivered quickly. Brothers recommendation was bang on!

If you're looking for a fun brunch spot in Ottawa, this cute little eatery is a must-visit! It’s bustling and compact, so we did wait about 30 minutes for a table, but it was totally worth it—especially since they’ll notify you when your table's ready! I indulged in the delicious Blackstone Egg Benny with a refreshing mimosa, while my friend savored the avocado toast. Both dishes were generous and fairly priced, too! The friendly and attentive staff made our experience even better. If you’re in the area, don’t miss out on this gem!

Delightful breakfast. The food is so well-prepared. Had the Hungry Man's breakfast, and it was very generous portions and tasty. The side of French Toast that came with it was nicely done. The baked beans were wonderful. You definitely won't go away hungry! And they serve really good quality Sloane tea. Can't ask for more. Service is very friendly and efficient. Premises are clean. Prices are actually quite reasonable, especially considering the generous portions and the overall quality. Note: they only take cash or debit or e-transfer. I highly recommend this place for a great breakfast! Picture below is that of the Hungry Man's breakfast.

Great brunch place in Ottawa. We arrived at around 10am on a Sunday and only had to wait 20mins. We waited at the coffee place, which was convenient. We ordered the BLTE and Egg Benedict Florentine. The food was delicious. The flavours for the eggs and the olive tapenade were amazing. My friend really enjoyed the BLTE. We would definitely recommend for a brunch place in Ottawa, just arrive early if you don't want to wait long.

A good brunch spot in Argyle area. Loved the service and atmosphere but didn’t like the food. The fries weren’t as good, a bit pricey but portion size is generous. Would like to come back and try a different thing. Vegan and vegetarian options available!

The server was friendly, which we appreciated. However, the overall experience was disappointing. We waited 30 minutes to be seated, and after that, it took over another 30 minutes just to ask the server about our food—only to find out it had been forgotten. When the food finally arrived, the portion size and flavor didn’t justify the long wait or the price. Unfortunately, it wasn’t worth the time or money.

Nothing better than unexpected humble acts of service. That is what you receive from Andre at the entrance. But the food is just as wonderful. The "waffologist" (I made that up) Waffle makers pineapple upside down waffles to the Turkish eggs as a special. This place is 5 star all the way. They are so humble and the food is so special that I'm afraid to tell them. Don't tell them when you visit.

Love a good scratch kitchen and this is a terrific one. A smaller restaurant, tables are closer together. Very clean. Friendly service. Appreciate the focus on local suppliers. The food was excellent and appreciate that they are very accommodating with special requests. We had the French toast and Blackstone Benny. I don't usually eat whipped cream, but it was fresh and not the spray can type and I did eat some of it. Coffee was piping hot and delicious.

love a duck dish! but this duck was maybe a bit dry. the Cortland apples in the dish were an excellent touch. the potatoes were a bit too oily. got in pretty quick on a Monday with no wait, the space of the restaurant is a bit small but service was pretty quick

Visiting Ottawa, looking for a place between the Glebe and downtown for lunch and this came out with strong reviews. Got there at 12:15 on a Thursday and had about a 20 minute wait. Menu looked great, vibe is great, service excellent. I ordered the "Off the menu" special of meatballs with cheese curds, arugula and spicy tomato sauce with a mix of fries and salad and it was all terrific. Yelpers were right again! It was not all that spicy, which was fine with me.

Great ambiance, great service and great food from scratch. Expect a wait for a table but it's worth it.

I love the service. Too one. The lady who serves and takes the order is very very nice! Food was cool, busy business. We were looking for a good hollándose sauce, but it wasn't all that compare to Quebec City one ..

Service was good but the wait was very long. Ambiance is nothing great very small and over crowded. The food however was very good well seasoned and well cooked. Overall we will eat here again but cannot say it will become a regular haunt

I got the hungry human and it was amazing! Instead of beans, we both did an extra egg. I had sausage and bacon for my sides and the French toast was great. Love their potatoes and sourdough bread. My husband got the classic and also loved it! Great place for gluten free options! We didn't have a wait on a Thursday morning around 11.

My hubby and I decided to go here for a brunch date since we had a $25 gift card to use here. We arrived at 10am and were told that it would be an hour wait to get a table. We were called after 40min went by, so it wasn't too bad of a wait since we popped over to Arlington Five, the next door coffee shop, to hang out. I ordered the Blackstone Eggs Benny ($23) that came with a choice of all home fries or half home fries half salad. I chose the latter and I liked the fresh lemony vinaigrette on the salad. My Eggs Benny was perfectly cooked and the hollandaise sauce was delicious. My hubby ordered the Breakfast Burger ($24) that is made with local ground beef and St. Albert's cheddar. He let me have a bite and it was a pretty tasty and juicy burger. It also came with home fries. We both ordered coffee as our drinks and we were told that it was from Arlington Five, but the taste was so acidic compared to the latte and cappuccino we had tried earlier at Arlington Five. Normally we would both have at least two cups of coffee with our breakfast, but neither of us wanted more than one cup even with cream. I had a hard time even finishing one cup. The vibe and service here were good. Our overall experience was good since the food was very fresh and the portions were quite satisfying. I can see why it's popular among the locals, but I still much prefer Chesterfield's as our go-to brunch spot given their prices and quality and quantity of food. Although Wilf & Ada's was good, I'm not in a big rush to go back as I feel Chesterfield's has more memorable and creative brunch dishes plus way better coffee.

We arrived in Ottawa early in the morning from our 4.5hrs drive from Quebec City. This was our first stop before venturing out into the city. When we entered, there was one party ahead of us. We waited about 10mins before they texted me that our table was ready. Our servers were great and attentive. You can tell their food is made with good quality and organic. Thanks for the great service!! We ordered: Florentino eggs benedict Buttermilk french toast Duck benedict

This is easily regarded as one of the best brunch spots in the Ottawa area. I found some of the items to be delicious, but also maybe not up to the hype that I was expecting. I had the duck eggs, Benedict and it had a really interesting flavour and a great amount of meat available. My partner at the large breakfast, and it was definitely large to say the least. I did find the flavours to be a bit subtle,, so if you were someone who likes strong and unique flavours are we consider these to be more classic. The only downside of this location are at the limited seating options as well as a limited hours of operation. As someone who loves bacon, I was also a little disappointed by the meat because it was definitely a gray colour and seemed a little bit off in terms of the flavor. Something I do really like about the location is that they support a lot of local businesses , and you can see an extensive list of businesses that are being supported at the community.

The food was so good and the staff slays. Thanks ! It was so good and awesome and yummy me and my boyfriend loved this place so much and the coffee was good I would suggest the duck eggs Benedict because it's so special and tastes so fresh

Sometimes you feel for a nice place that serves good coffee and eggs, but not the kind you have in all these pubs downtown. After all, isn't a pub a place where to drink beers in good company and watch a good game? At Wilf & Ada's, we had a great chat and a very nice meal. While my friend choose a classic breakfast dish, I took a very special Eggs Benny called Mariposa duck. The dish includes with the eggs Benedict confit duck with roasted squash and leek. The taste of leek had somewhat dissolved in the combination of ingredients, but I really liked the mix of confit and squash. The service is quite good and staff very friendly. But if you plan trying out their food, make sure to first check their opening hours.

Sorry that I have to do this but I went in last weekend for brunch with my mother. We managed to get a table very quickly. I have been here several times before. This was the worst experience. Service was great though don't get me wrong. Eggs over easy had water somehow trapped inside between the white and the yolk. Made my entire plate wet and soggy and ruined my appetite really fast. Bacon was JUST barely cooked. I never ask to return anything but I had asked if it could be cooked some more. I got it back. Not much difference but I just really didn't want to send it back a second time. I ate it but I didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped. I've worked service before. I get how hard it can be to do brunch service. Everyone hates doing brunch service. But the eggs having water spill all over my breakfast was just kinda gross. Was expecting two slices of toast. It's more like one slice cut in half. My server did an excellent job. He even gave me 50% off for my meal. The poutine is another story. It's not poutine. It's like a chicken pot pie filling on top of fries and not a lot of cheese. If I were the kitchen I would take this off the menu. I'm sorry I need to leave a one star to offset how far this place has fallen. When it came time for the bill. Another gentleman brought the machine to pay. The tip options read like this 1. 20% 2. 25% 3. 99% 4. Other I'm sorry I really should have taken pictures. But 99%?????? That's insulting. Somebody had to program that machine to have those options. I have never written a review but this experience deserved one. Extremely limited hours and seating. I'm surprised it's lasted this long. Lines used to be out the door and people would happily wait for up to an hour to be seated.

This little spot is always busy and hustling with customers.. food is always fresh and no they make the best poached eggs.. came on a Wednesday morning and it was busy! But didn't wait long.. service is super friendly and fast! Got an avocado poached egg and my partner got the veggie egg it's interesting the veggies come on the side! The orange juice is super fresh and all was great!

Came here for brunch with some friends on a Sunday morning. This place does not take reservations and has pretty limited seating. the wait to get in the restaurant was pretty long around 12pm. Once we got in we were also pretty rushed to leave after eating since they were closing soon. I got the duck egg Benedict and I barely got any duck. The flavour otherwise was pretty average, very standard egg Benedict.

Great breakfast! A short wait as it's pretty small inside but great staff and service. Good coffee and we treated ourselves to a mimosa too. Both went perfectly well with the French toast. Definitely a great find especially when just time for one breakfast in Ottawa.

We heard about Wilf & Ada's from Instagram and knew we had to visit this brunch spot when we were visiting Ottawa from Toronto. We went on a Friday around noon and snagged the last table so luckily we didn't have to wait. We tried their blackstone eggs benny and eggs in purgatory (which was a bit spicy) but both dishes were beyond delicious. The portions are pretty big so we definitely left very full and satisfied!

Excellent breakfast. Good standard and elevated options. Good drinks. Very good service. A bit of a tight fit and can get busy with wait. Limited coffee options but connection available for speciality stuff from shop next door.

Wilf and Ada's is super popular. I think it has the most reviews on Yelp for a restaurant in Ottawa, definitely in the top 5 at least. It's been on my list of places to try for a while, but apparently the waits are epic, especially on the weekends, so I've been putting it off. Well, I happened to be in the area with my husband on a Friday morning and we walked by and saw empty seats, so we went in. Overall, the food was good, but I personally did not feel that it lived up to the hype. I got the "Eggs in Purgatory" ($16.28) which I think is their signature dish. It's poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with argula and grana padano cheese. Served with toast and home fries. It's similar to Shakshuka. I did like that the toast was served dry and not drenched in butter. The eggs were soft poached, which I like, and the tomato sauce was flavourful. It was slightly spicy. The peppery flavour of the argula went well with this dish. The home fries were crispy and abundant. My husband had the Hungry Man Breakfast ($19.21). This came with 2 eggs any style (over easy), toast, beans, home fries, 2 sides (bacon and sausage) and French toast. He really enjoyed it. The French toast had a fruit compote on it and some whipped cream. It was served on a separate plate and looked pretty. Service was nice enough. The place is a bit on the smaller side, and I felt that tables were really close together. In the winter, when people have their coats behind their chairs it just makes the place look and feel very cramped. They also own Arlington Five, a cafe around the corner. If Wilf and Ada's is full they take down customers' names and numbers and send them to Arlington Five and advise them to wait for a call when their table is ready. What a smart business strategy! I'm glad I tried it, but I won't be a regular. Street parking only.

Wilf & Ada's was one of the first brunch spots that I tried in Ottawa and they didn't disappoint. It's a small spot on Bank street, near all the action. Please note, this establishment doesn't allow folks to make reservations so if you come during prime hours you will have to wait it out. My wait was about 60 mins, I crashed at a local coffee shop until I received my text that my table was ready. I ordered the eggs benedict, my favorite brunch meal. Service was smooth and easy. I left with a full stomach, very delicious!

Amazing duck confit benny. My kid loved the French toast. Good service. 100% recommend!

I must have driven by the restaurant a hundred times. What a missed opportunity. I had time on my hands, so I popped in on a whim. It's small and the food is first-rate, so expect to wait more than an hour if you are not arriving as they open. I was lucky in that it was a snowy work day that kept what normally would be a line around the block at home. The experience reminds me of old West Village NYC with the food to match. I had "Eggs in Purgatory" paired with a Ceaser (which was closer to a classic Bloody Mary, which I love). This dish is two poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce in a small iron skillet. I could never make this, but I very much appreciate the skill and creativity. It was all the way first-rate. I have no notes other than please change nothing. If you are reading this and waiting or thinking about waiting in line, please do so. It will be worth it and then some.

About a month before the pandemic took hold and thing shut down, my wife and I had a pleasant brunch, enjoying the personable serving staff and tasty food. It's a tight space and usually well-filled with diners; the food is that good. There's a strong hipster vibe, with mismatched plates, mugs, and cutlery. My Hungry Man breakfast was filling, with eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, and french toast. It almost felt like a dinner and dessert, with the savoury eggs, meant and beans, and the sweet french toast topped with compote and whipped cream. I didn't need dinner after that... We're not close enough to pop in to pick up takeout, but I am looking forward to getting back to try more of the menu once things get back to normal(ish).

Super friendly service, fresh ingredients and great coffee! The Eggs Benny's are a must!

Mediocre. I think they expect their good reputation to work for them. Basic food at high cost. The avocado was served in its skin. I had to do acrobatics to eat it. The poached eggs were stiff almost all the way through. $6 for two very small "artisan" sausages felt gaugy. To top it all off, tip percentage upon payment starts at 20%.

Wilf and Ada's is doing brunch best. Every time I go I try to have something different and it's always exceptional. The products they use really taste so fresh and take brunch to another level.

Had brunch here at the beginning of the year and really looking forward to when they open again so I can get some of their great home fries and bacon! Lineup was surprisingly short that day as they're usually a sign up sheet. We got in there in no time and the staff were amazing. One of the better brunch spots in the downtown core.

This is probably my all time favourite breakfast place in all of Ottawa. I haven't been in a while because of covid-19, but once the pandemic eases, you can bet this will be one of the first places I will go. Firstly, the place is super cozy it's small, but has a real friendly hipster feel to it. The décor is unique (not necessarily matching) and they have a lot of local artists on the wall. The service is awesome. The people there are super friendly and were able to accommodate my friend's allergies. They are attentive and come often when you need them. They are all friendly and act more like friends than servers. The food is absolutely fantastic. I still remember the bacon that I had when I was there and how crisp and smoky it was. I still think about it to this day..I would definitely recommend the hungry man, which is like the basic generic eggs, toast, homefries and a protein. Can't wait to go again! :)

Probably my favourite brunch spot in town! Such a must try! They are busy and don't take reservations so make sure you go early or are not in a rush and can wait. By far my favourite order is their blackstone benny (their bacon is deciduous and crispy & grilled to perfection, but their grilled tomatoes and chives and hollandaise sauce is also amazing! Was sad that they had to close during Covid but they are back up and running under new leadership and better than ever! Definitely have to check this place out, it will not disappoint!

The brunch here...HIT.THE.SPOT! Huge portions and really accommodating with my requests with extra greens (without extra charge too!). Has all your staple brunch items. We enjoyed our Blackstone Eggs Benny & HungryMan Breakfast.

Wilf and Ada's is in a great location downtown on Bank Street. Make sure you get there early though, because it gets really busy- and for good reason! We grabbed two of their blackstone bennys (with bacon and grilled tomato l) with home fries. These home fries were the best I've ever had, so crispy!!!!! I will definitely be back to check out more of their menu- so tasty!

If you have money to spend yes this is the place to go. Nice atmosphere and wonderful food. I'm on a budget otherwise would give this restaurant 5 stars. Service was supremely delightful too.

I ended up at this spot as the first choice was shutdown without any notice. I am glad I ended up here. The seating has become very limited due to the pandemic but they have added tables outside and have imposed time limits on seating which is fine as people tend to linger for brunch. I ordered the purgatory (eggs with spicy tomato and arugula) with whole wheat bread. They don't have any espresso based drinks but the server was kind enough to point out the spot next door and allowed me to get my cappuccino from there. Kudos for good service. The food tool its time but comes out piping hot. The arugula added a nice flavor to the hot egg and loads of cheese. The potato sides were nice and crisp as well. I think I will be back to try them out.

This place is very great would definitely recommend and the roast potatoes were excellent

I was on the lookout for a great brunch place and this popped up in my search. I tried to go on the Saturday before Labour Day, but they were unexpectedly closed due to a mechanical issue. Oh well. I was able to try their brunch last Sunday instead. At 12 pm, we were quoted about 1 hour for a table of 2. We opted to wait and walked in the Glebe area while patiently waiting for a text. Surprisingly, our table was ready after about 30 minutes, so we rushed back. The restaurant does not really have air con. After walking around in the hot sun, it felt pretty stuffy and warm in the restaurant. We were seated near the back by the kitchen, which made things even warmer. I did notice my clothes had a distinct food smell afterwards, which could be accounted for by the seating. Service was excellent. We were brought our water and drinks quickly, and the menu was explained to us thoroughly. The waiter explained where they got most of their food, how their bacon was made, and some favourites on the menu. Throughout our meal, we were checked on and water was always filled. House-made lemonade: made with honey and visible lemon zest, this was very refreshing and reasonably priced at $4. Perfect for a hot day. Eggs in purgatory: for just under $17, you get a cast iron pan filled with a spicy tomato sauce, which is heated up and two eggs are poached in it. Then it's topped with lots of Parmesan shavings and arugula, and homies and toast go on the side. This was very filling, yet felt lighter than an eggs Benedict, and left me satisfied. It was just the perfect amount of spice, too. Overall, I had a great experience here and would come back for sure. The ventilation could use some work, but it does not deter me from coming back. I'd highly recommend putting your name down early and keeping an eye on your phone as people tend to cancel their waitlist spot. I'm interested in trying the avocado eggs and any of their eggs benedicts next time!

Love this place!!! Everyone working there is super friendly and welcoming. And the food is beautifully made with local and fresh ingredients. Terrific coffee, too. Definitely worth checking out!

I waited five years to try Wilf & Ada's, partially because I lived in the West end and it was a bit of a trek to get to for breakfast (and I'm usually really impatient and hangry in the morning), and partially because I've always heard about how busy it gets and the wait. Finally, I decided to bite the bullet and head out nice and early on a Sunday to get in there and give it a go... and I have no regrets! At Wilf & Ada's the first thing I noticed was the space. It was small, so I can now understand how it would get full quickly, but somehow it just worked. There's a definite "homey" kind of feel to it, amplified only by how friendly and helpful the staff are. Seriously, I couldn't be that pleasant at 8am, no matter how much you paid me! When I'm out at any restaurant the most important thing for me is how good the service is, with food as a close second. They definitely scored high on both counts for me! I tried the eggs in purgatory (as featured on "You Gotta Eat Here")with a side of hollandaise sauce, and my dad had the avocado eggs with a side of sausage. The eggs in purgatory were really good. There's a definite kick to them, so it's great if you like a lil' spice. I really loved how it worked so well with the arugula on top, though I do almost wish the arugula had been on the side (so the dish would be more photo-friendly) but either way, it was good! The potatoes were pretty good, hand cut and made in house, but they didn't stand out as the start of my meal, and that's OK, especially since I had the hollandaise sauce for dipping, which was really good! Dad was happy with his meal. He especially enjoyed the sausage. We were lucky to have snagged the last table before a big rush and the lineup started, so it was worth going nice and early. If I manage to find my way out of bed early enough on a weekend again, I'll definitely be back. It's definitely worth a try!

Been waiting a LONG time to try this place. Always a crazy line. On a rainy day before noon we were able to easily find a table. The place didn't disappoint. Good coffee, friendly service. The trout rosti and the eggs in purgatory were both very good. Everything was fresh and on point and unique and tasty. No complaints. Nothing blew me away but it was certainly a high quality brekkie. For sure will return but I'm not waiting in no line.

0 stars for me for service!!!!!! Horrible service and inflexible. I walked in here on saturday before 9am for a table of 3. A couple just entered ahead of me. There were 4 open tables of 2, with 2 of them right beside each other. Rather than asking/directing the other group, who hasn't taken off their jackets yet, to another table. The waitress/hostess told me she cannot ask them to change tables and I will have to wait for another 30 minutes for a table. Then, a big group of 6 walks out, and I asked again. The waitress said that is a table of 6 and we cannot take a table again. What kind of service is this!!! Either they are so arrogant they are willing to turn away customers to elevate their snobby reputation, or they have a waitress that needs to be re-trained. Never will I come back. By the way, with their inflexibility and tables of 2, and the really tall bar-like tables, this is definitely a place that is not good for kids.

Totally worth the wait! We walked damn near across Ottawa to get here because it was so highly rated on Yelp and had been on You Gotta Eat Here. We were not going to leave without visiting W&A's! We showed up and sadly were met with a 1 hour wait, however the way their front of house staff handled us was super professional. They were apologetic to the point that they'd had you beleive they'd never had to put someone on a waitlist before, it was lovely to maintain that level of empathy for potential and returning customers. We went to the coffee shop next door for a pre-brunch coffee and scone (more on that in another review). Around the hour mark we cycled back over and were told our table was ready so we got a swell spot overlooking the kitchen. By this time we had plenty of time to scrutinize the menu both online and off and knew what we wanted. My wife had the Eggs Florentine and I went with the Eggs in Purgatory... of and two Mimosa's which ended up being served with only a splash of OJ - me likey! Food came quickly and hot like lava (especially mine since it was supposed to resemble eggs boiling in Hell or something similar). The tomato based sauce was so flavourful and even had a solid spice kick to it which caught me by surprise. YUMM (mouth watering as I write). Amazing meal overall, amazing caring service and a must see when in Canada's Capital. Eatcrest Out

I came here on a weekday morning and waited about 20 minutes for a table. I liked that you could leave your number and they would text you when your table was ready, giving you the opportunity to walk around. I decided to grab a coffee and wait, but they soon after told me my table was ready. When I walked in with the coffee, I felt bad and asked about it but they told me it was okay and were totally understanding about it since they suggested that I grab a coffee and come back. I got the eggs in purgatory and my friend ordered an eggs benny. Both were delicious. The home fries were also made from scratch and the perfect amount of crispy. Everything was delicious and service was excellent. Will definitely be back!

I went there the first time last week by myself and the food was exceptional. My server was genuinely nice and caring he didn't rush me even-though they had a long waitlist. Which I love. The ambiance was cute and homely.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Was in Ottawa for business and was starving once I arrived at my hotel. Did a quick yelp search and Wilf & Ada's came up. Who doesn't love all day breakfast?! It is a tiny shop and don't take reservations but were very accommodating. When I arrived I went to order a Bloody Mary, however, I forgot I was in Canada. So Caesar it is! It was very tasty, not spicy (but not to worry I got the spice in my entree). I ordered the Eggs in Purgatory - they were amazing. There was a little bit of a kick in that tomato sauce but not overwhelming. It was served in the cutest skillet. And their home fries are called homies! Such cute marketing and their name did not let them down. They were nice and crispy. Since I was headed out to do some work back at the hotel, I went to order some coffee - they do not have espresso drinks. However, their sister store Arlington Five is right next door and was an amazing coffee shop!

Probably top 5 breakfasts that I've ever had, and four of those is my grandmother. The food was excellent. I had the Blackstone Benny and my wife had a avocado dish. Food was plenty to fill you up and the service was . I highly recommend this place for breakfast. Come early though. We got there early and was seated right away. By time we left there was quite a few people waiting.

The brunch here is DELICIOUS. I love the eggs benny and the stuffed avocado. Feels super homey and the staff are lovely. Definitely come prepared to wait for a table (no reservations) - usually at least 30mins - 1hour on weekends...but will text you when your table is ready which is nice! Usually grab a coffee at Arlington Five right around the corner while we wait :)

Dear server lady Thank you for dealing with my crazy craving for tomato and salt. I had been having a hard time keeping food down and you saved me. I came here during the start of my pregnancy. I was so sick and couldn't keep much down. When I asked for some changes from the menu as well as stuff not on the menu they were so accommodating. I ordered the french toast with nothing on it. As well as tomatoes with salt and pepper on them. It was a weird craving... I know.. but they made if for me and I loved every bite! I would definitely come back here again! (^_^)/"

Came here on a Sunday morning for take out. (Mind you, if they're not busy, they won't do take outs). I got the eggs in purgatory and it comes in a nice paper box and paper bag. I was excited because I saw pictures of it and the place has such high ratings. Service is nice, and the space looks great with contemporary art prints and brick walls. However, I'm not impressed by the food-- it's way too salty! The eggs in the tomato sauce was like eating a hunk of SALT! The spiciness was fine but the sauce quite greasy. The potatoes too were also salty (but crispy) and the 2 pieces of toast were slightly burnt :( I found nothing great about this dish. Looking around at orders on other tables, they looked really good. So I was disappointed by the taste of mine. I don't think I'd want to come back; this experience just didn't leave a good impression.

Out of this world, unbelievably delicious breakfast dishes!!! If you like spicy, you MUST order the eggs in purgatory! (Perfect mix of eggs and spicy tomato sauce with arugula) Otherwise the blackstone eggs benedict is the breakfast dish for you! (Rich and savory flavor) If I lived in Ottawa, I would definitely be a regular and frequent this restaurant. It's a relatively small restaurant but service is friendly and attentive.

Fantastic! Wilf & Ada's was the culinary highlight of our trip to Ottawa. My boyfriend and I loved this place (we actually went here twice on a three day trip). I had the Eggs Purgatory and my boyfriend had the Eggs Florentine - so good. I can attest to both being good since I sampled some of his dish and he of mine. If you are a vegetarian, you won't be disappointed. Inside the eatery, there are a bunch of tables up front by the entrance, with a few by the windows. There's also some seating lined up against the left wall. We were seated up front and in view of some of the interesting art work on the walls (many of which were on sale). Our server was really friendly and genuine. She took care of us and made the whole dining experience very relaxed and overall great. This is definitely a spot I will return to when I'm in the Capital again.