Zak's Diner
Ottawa's All-Day Breakfast Diner Since 1986 in ByWard Market
Address: 14 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A1, Canada
Phone: 613.241.2401
Hours: Sunday to Wednesday: 7am - 11pm; Thursday: 7am - 12am; Fri & Sat: Open 24 Hours
Menu prices: $1.99–$26.99 · $ · Median main: $16.99 · 142/144 with a published price
Ottawa's All-Day Breakfast Diner Since 1986
Blue Plate Breakfasts
- MEAT LOVERS — $24.49three eggs | bacon | sausage | ham | home fries, tater tots, or garden salad | baked beans | three slices of toast
- THE GREAT CANADIAN — $24.49two eggs | sausage | canadian bacon | home fries, tater tots or garden salad | baked beans | toast | one pancake + 100% canadian maple syrup 2.99 + nutella 2.99
- SMOKED SALMON AND EGGS — $24.49two eggs any style | smoked salmon | tomato | lettuce | red onion | capers | bagel and cream cheese | home fries, tater tots, or garden salad | baked beans
- FRENCH TOAST AND EGGS — $21.49two eggs any style | sourdough French toast | fresh fruit | choice of bacon, ham, sausage, smoked meat, turkey bacon, or cottage cheese | + toast 3.99 + 100% canadian maple syrup 2.99 + nutella 2.99
- PANCAKES AND EGGS — $21.49two eggs | pancakes | fresh fruit | choice of bacon, ham, sausage, smoked meat, turkey bacon, or cottage cheese | pancake choice: plain, banana, blueberry, or chocolate chip | + toast 3.99 + 100% cana
- WAFFLES AND EGGS — $21.49two eggs | waffles | fresh fruit | choice of bacon, ham, sausage, smoked meat, turkey bacon, or cottage cheese | + toast 3.99 + 100% canadian maple syrup 2.99 + nutella 2.99
Breakfast Favourites
- ZAK'S BIG BREAKFAST — $17.99two eggs any style | toast | choice of bacon, sausage, ham, smoked meat, turkey bacon, cottage cheese, or fresh fruit | includes coffee
- THE BREAKFAST CLUB — $20.99fried egg | bacon | lettuce | tomato | cheddar cheese | mayo
- BREAKFAST BURRITO — $19.99scrambled egg | bacon | cheese | guacamole | refried beans | black beans | salsa | in a flour tortilla
- VEGAN BREAKFAST BURRITO ⓥ — $22.49vegan egg | vegan sausage | vegan cheese | guacamole | refried beans | black beans | salsa | in a flour tortilla
- LOX AND CREAM CHEESE — $20.49smoked salmon | lettuce | tomato | red onion | capers | bagel | cream cheese
- GUACAMOLE TOAST — $17.99sourdough bread topped with guacamole | two eggs any style | tomatoes
- BREAKFAST MELT — $18.49grilled cheese sandwich on choice of bread | ham | two fried eggs
Omelettes
- ZAK'S — $23.49bacon | swiss | tomato | green peppers | onion | spinach | mushrooms
- 3 CHEESE ⓥ — $20.49jack | cheddar | mozzarella
- LUMBERJACK — $23.49bacon | ham | sausage | smoked meat | cheddar
- VEGGIE DELUXE ⓥ — $20.49swiss | spinach | green pepper | mushroom | tomato | onion
- WESTERN OMELETTE — $21.49ham | onion | green pepper
Zak's Benedicts
- EGGS BENNY — $21.99two eggs | back bacon | hollandaise sauce | on English muffin
- EGGS FLORENTINE ⓥ — $20.49two eggs | spinach | mushrooms | hollandaise sauce | on English muffin
- EGGS PACIFIC — $21.99two eggs | smoked salmon | hollandaise sauce | on English muffin
Seniors Breakfast
- ONE EGG CHEESE OMELETTE — $14.99with home fries | one slice of toast
- ONE EGG BREAKFAST — $14.99egg any style | choice of bacon, sausage, ham, smoked meat, turkey bacon, cottage cheese, or fresh fruit | baked beans | a slice of toast | home fries
- ONE EGG BENEDICT — $14.99back bacon | hollandaise | home fries
- SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST — $14.99classic thick-cut sourdough bread
- PANCAKES — $14.99choice of: plain | blueberry | banana | chocolate chip
The Sweet Side
- SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST — $17.49.
- WAFFLES — $17.49.
- 4 PANCAKES ⓥ — $17.49blueberry | banana | plain | chocolate chip
Healthy Options
- OATMEAL ⓥ — $17.99steamed milk | maple syrup | fresh fruit | toast | * oat milk available
- CALIFORNIA DINER SALAD ⓥ — $18.99fresh fruit | granola | greek yogurt | honey
- FRUIT SALAD ⓥ — $15.49.
- COTTAGE CHEESE & FRUIT PLATE ⓥ — $17.99served with a side of toast
Sides
- TOAST — $4.49white | brown | marbled rye | sourdough
- GLUTEN FREE TOAST — $4.99.
- BACON — $4.49.
- HAM — $4.49.
- BREAKFAST SAUSAGE — $4.49.
- VEGAN SAUSAGE ⓥ — $5.49.
- TURKEY BACON — $4.49.
- SMOKED SALMON — $5.49.
- COTTAGE CHEESE — $4.49.
- FRESH FRUIT ⓥ — $4.99.
- ONE PANCAKE / TWO PANCAKES — $4.25.
- SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST — $5.99one slice
- SIDE OF NUTELLA — $2.99.
- TATER TOTS — $5.99.
- HOME FRIES — $5.99.
- SWEET POTATO FRIES — $6.49.
Side Upgrades
- FRESH FRUIT — $1.99side substitution
- SMOKED SALMON — $1.99protein substitution
- POUTINIZE YOUR HOME FRIES — $4.99with cheese curds and hollandaise
- EGG WHITES — FREEegg substitution
- VEGAN "EGGS" ⓥ — $2.99egg substitution
- CURLY FRIES — $1.99.
- ONION RINGS — $1.99.
- SWEET POTATO FRIES — $1.99.
- CAESAR SALAD — $1.99.
- GREEK SALAD — $1.99.
- POUTINIZE YOUR FRIES — $4.99with cheese curds and gravy
Vegetarian & plant based alternatives
- BEYOND "CHICKEN" — $2.49protein substitution
- BEYOND "SAUSAGE" — $2.49sausage substitution
- VEGAN "CHEESE" — $2.49cheese substitution
- BEYOND "MEAT" PATTY — $2.99meat patty substitution
- VEGAN "EGGS" — $2.99egg substitution
- OAT MILK — FREEfor coffee or tea
Chart Toppers
- NACHOS CALVIN — $18.99tortilla chips | shredded cheese | salsa | black beans | guacamole | sour cream | jalapeños
- QUESADILLA SOFIA — $19.49choice of: grilled chicken, ground beef, or veggies | black beans | shredded cheese | sour cream | salsa | guacamole
- CHICKEN WINGS — $10.501/2 dozen | tossed in sauce choice: hot sauce, honey garlic, BBQ, or Nashville hot sauce | served with carrots | celery sticks | blue cheese dip
- MAC N' CHEESE WEDGES — $12.99battered and deep-fried mac n' cheese | served with salsa
- SWEET POTATO FRIES — $13.99big basket
- FRIES — $12.99big basket
- CURLY FRIES — $13.49big basket
- ONION RINGS — $13.99big basket
- TATER TOTS — $12.99big basket
- CHICKEN FINGERS & FRIES — $19.99served with fries
- DEEP FRIED PICKLES — $13.49served with ranch
- JALAPEÑO POPPERS — $13.49served with sour cream
SOUPS AND SALADS
- SOUP DU JOUR — $7.99soup of the day
- FRENCH ONION SOUP — $12.99baked with cheese and croutons
- GARDEN SALAD — $10.49regular / large | choose dressing: ranch, Italian, French, thousand islands, or balsamic
- GREEK SALAD — $11.49regular / large | cucumber | lettuce | tomato | onion | feta | Kalamata olives | creamy Greek dressing
- CAESAR SALAD — $11.49regular / large | bacon | romaine lettuce | parmesan | caesar dressing | croutons
Sandwiches
- CLASSIC CLUB — $21.99chicken | bacon | lettuce | tomato | mayo
- BUFFALO CHICKEN CLUB — $23.99spicy breaded chicken | bacon | swiss | lettuce | tomato | chipotle mayo
- THE BREAKFAST CLUB — $20.49fried egg | bacon | lettuce | tomato | cheddar | mayo
- GOAT CHEESE CHICKEN SANDWICH — $23.99chicken breast stuffed with bacon, fresh spinach, creamy goat cheese | served on a ciabatta bun | with lettuce | tomato | garlic mayo
- GRILLED CHEESE DELUXE — $18.49bacon | swiss | cheddar
- BLT — $15.99bacon | lettuce | tomato | mayo
- SMOKED MEAT SANDWICH — $20.99on rye
- REUBEN SANDWICH — $22.49smoked meat | sauerkraut | thousand island dressing | swiss | on rye
- WESTERN SANDWICH — $20.49two egg omelette | ham | onion | green pepper | topped with tomato | lettuce | mayo
- NASHVILLE CHICKEN SANDWICH — $23.99fried chicken | Nashville hot sauce | lettuce | pickles | mayo | on a brioche bun
- CALI CHICKEN SANDWICH — $23.99grilled chicken | swiss | guacamole | lettuce | tomato | bacon | ranch | on a ciabatta bun
- HOT HAMBURGER SANDWICH — $21.99on white bread | topped with mushrooms | fried onion | gravy
Diner Favourites
- FISH AND CHIPS — $20.491 piece | served with tartar sauce
- MAC N' CHEESE — $20.49creamy mac n' cheese | topped with three-cheese blend
Wraps
- CRISPY CHICKEN — $20.99crispy chicken | lettuce | tomato | mayo | choice of BBQ, honey garlic, Nashville hot sauce, or hot sauce
- CHICKEN CAESAR — $20.99chicken | bacon | lettuce | parmesan | caesar dressing
- GREEK — $20.99chicken | cucumber | lettuce | tomato | onion | feta | tzatziki | creamy greek dressing
Poutine
- THE QUEBECER — $16.99fries | cheese curds | gravy
- SMOKED MEAT — $18.49fries | smoked meat | curds | gravy
- BACON AND SAUSAGE — $18.49fries | bacon | sausage | cheese curds | gravy
- 4 CHEESE — $17.99fries | cheese curds | 3 cheese blend | gravy
- BREAKFAST POUTINE — $17.49home fries | bacon | sausage | cheese curds | hollandaise
- CURLY FRY — $16.99curly fries | cheese curds | gravy
- TATER TOT — $16.99tater tots | cheese curds | gravy
- SWEET POTATO — $17.99sweet potatoes | cheese curds | gravy
Burgers & Dogs
- THE ORIGINAL BURGER — $20.49classic burger topped your way
- CHEESEBURGER — $21.49topped with cheddar cheese
- BANQUET BURGER — $22.49bacon | cheddar
- ZAK ATTACK — $26.99two patties | bacon | swiss | cheddar | thousand islands dressing
- RINGER — $22.49bacon | cheddar | onion rings | chipotle mayo
- BEYOND MEAT BURGER — $22.99Beyond "meat" patty | vegan "cheese"
- CANADIAN BURGER — $22.49Canadian bacon | cheddar
- GRILLED CHEESE BURGER — $22.49swiss | cheddar | sourdough (That's right! it's a grilled cheese sandwich with a burger in the middle!)
- MAC N' CHEESE BURGER — $22.49cheddar | mac n' cheese wedges
- MUSHROOM BACON SWISS — $22.99sauteed mushrooms and onion | BBQ sauce | swiss | bacon
- SANTA FE BURGER — $22.99swiss | guacamole | bacon | chipotle mayo
- BACON CHEESE DOGS — $20.49two hot dogs | bacon | melted cheddar | topped your way
Kids Menu
- HUMPTY DUMPTY — $12.49breakfast | one egg any style | bacon | toast | home fries
- CHLOE'S PANCAKES — $12.49breakfast
- TED'S FRENCH TOAST — $12.49breakfast
- CHARLIE'S WAFFLES — $12.49breakfast
- BURGER — $14.49choice of side: fries, soup, caesar salad, garden salad, or veggies | includes a beverage & ice cream
- POGO — $14.49choice of side: fries, soup, caesar salad, garden salad, or veggies | includes a beverage & ice cream
- CHICKEN NUGGETS — $14.49choice of side: fries, soup, caesar salad, garden salad, or veggies | includes a beverage & ice cream
- HOT DOG — $14.49choice of side: fries, soup, caesar salad, garden salad, or veggies | includes a beverage & ice cream
- GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH — $14.49choice of side: fries, soup, caesar salad, garden salad, or veggies | includes a beverage & ice cream
- MACARONI & CHEESE — $14.49choice of side: fries, soup, caesar salad, garden salad, or veggies | includes a beverage & ice cream
Seniors Menu
- SOUP AND SALAD — $16.99choose salad: greek | caesar | garden salad
- HAMBURGER AND SIDE — $16.99choose side: fries | soup | garden salad
- CHEESEBURGER AND SIDE — $16.99choose side: fries | soup | garden salad
- CHICKEN FINGERS AND FRIES — $16.99served with plum sauce
- HALF SANDWICH AND SOUP — $16.99choose: grilled cheese | western | BLT
- HOT HAMBURGER SANDWICH AND FRIES — $16.99served on white bread | topped with mushrooms | onions | gravy
Desserts
- ESPRESSO FLOAT — $8.49espresso | vanilla ice cream | chocolate sauce
- OLD FASHIONED BANANA SPLIT — $11.49three scoops of vanilla ice cream | topped with chocolate, pineapple, & strawberry | between a split banana | whipped cream on top!
- ROCKY ROAD BROWNIE — $11.49dripping with hot fudge | marshmallows | peanuts | served with vanilla ice cream
- DEEP FRIED MARS BAR — $11.49wrapped in filo | served with two scoops of ice cream | chocolate sauce | whipped cream
- ICE CREAM — $8.99(2 SCOOPS) choice of: chocolate | vanilla | strawberry
- NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE — $9.75topped with: hot fudge, blueberry, butterscotch, oreo crumble, or strawberry sauce
- SUNDAE — $11.49vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream | choose two toppings: hot fudge | chocolate sauce | strawberry sauce | butterscotch | crispy crunch | reese's pieces | oreos | chocolate chips | peanuts |
- FEATURE DESSERT — $11.49daily selection