7 Best Sunday Brunch Spots in Ottawa
7 Ottawa restaurants that make Sunday brunch worth the plan — from full spreads to neighbourhood rooms with the right pace.
The best sunday brunch spots in Ottawa are Café Raphaël, Arlington Five, Wilf & Ada's (No reservations), and more. Start with Café Raphaël if you want the strongest overall first pick.
How we picked: We weight reliability under weekend volume, kitchen execution, and whether the room can absorb a 90-minute table without going flat.
Top picks at a glance
These are the fastest answers for people searching for the best sunday brunch spots in Ottawa, with direct links to the full ranked entries below.
Café Raphaël
Café Raphaël is a smart brunch call in Ottawa when the morning is supposed to feel a little more like an occasion. Soprano and Dirty Chai also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Arlington Five
Arlington Five earns a weekend detour in Ottawa when you want brunch that beats the usual default.
Wilf & Ada's (No reservations)
Wilf & Ada's (No reservations) is a strong brunch move in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.
Practical notes
What to plan for before you book — spend, reservation strategy, and who should skip this guide entirely.
- Expected spend
- $25–55 per person with one drink. Boozy brunch with bottomless cocktails runs $55–80.
- Booking strategy
- Reservations open 7–14 days out at the strongest spots. Walk-in strategy: arrive at open (usually 9:00–10:00) or push to the 12:30–1:00 window after the first turn clears.
- What to order
- Pick one of the savory anchor dishes plus one pastry or side — splitting works at brunch in a way it doesn't at dinner.
- Skip if
- you want a quick coffee-and-pastry stop or a quiet room. These picks reward sitting and ordering broadly.
Who this guide is for
Sunday brunch in Ottawa should feel like an event, not a default. These picks reward a slower morning with real appetite, rooms that aren't in a hurry, and food worth building the day around. Picks span Ottawa, The Glebe and Centretown.
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How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
7 ranked picks
Café Raphaël is a clean first click in Ottawa in Ottawa when you want a cafe option you can trust. Soprano and Dirty Chai also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.8 rating across 1,166 Google reviews.
Arlington Five is a reliable cafe choice in Ottawa in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 4.7 rating across 1,066 Google reviews.
Wilf & Ada's (No reservations) is a strong contemporary option in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 2,200 Google reviews.
Little Victories Coffee Roasters - Elgin is a clean first click in Centretown in Ottawa when you want a cafe option you can trust. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 1,051 Google reviews.
Feleena's is a reliable contemporary choice in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Flautas and Feleena's Layer Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4 rating across 1,550 Google reviews.
Banditos is a reliable contemporary choice in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Our Famous Nachos and Street Corn also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4 rating across 1,355 Google reviews.
Fauna is a clean first click in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want a contemporary option you can trust. 1/2 Dozen Oysters and Asparagus Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4 rating across 1,110 Google reviews.
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