Das Lokal

A brunch and a lunch at Das Lokal, located near the ByWard market, in Ottawa, Ontario. Great atmosphere, whether you're sitting indoors or outdoors on the patio. Quick and friendly service and a wide variety of delicious dishes, made from fresh, local ingredients. On the menu (Brunch): • Smoked Salmon Waffle Tartine: House buckwheat waffle (gluten free), Sustainable smoked salmon, quark (buttermilk creme fraiche) with pickled red onions, fresh dill and crispy capers, served with homies and side salad. Extra: 2 Bekings eggs and hollandaise. • Ploughman's Breakfast: 2 cheeses (local and European), Seed to Sausage Beaus Bratwurst, 1 house charcuterie, frittata, mustard, house pickles and jam, served with Nats Sourdough bread and butter. (Gluten free bread or crackers available). On the menu (Lunch): • Sourdough BLT: Perth Pork double smoked bacon, roasted garlic mayo, mixed greens, salt and pepper greenhouse tomatoes on toasted sourdough from Nat's bread, served with fries and side salad. • German Burger: Pork sausage patty, sauerkraut, maple dijon, aioli, swiss, caramelized onions on a Nat's Bread pretzel bun. Served with fries and greens. Instagram: @daslokalkitchenbar

I am always impressed every time I go to Das Lokal! I am gluten free vegan and I am never left with just a salad here like at many restaurants... Thought and care goes into every dish and I really love an intelligent and well thought out plate :) I had the vegan ploughman's breakfast this time and loved it. My one comment would be that the platter is a bit dip heavy, so maybe another variety of cracker or something would have been nice :)

A go to. Consistently the best eggs benedicts I have had. Super fresh ingredients, been here probably 8 times for brunch, we bring friends from out of the city and no one has ever had a meal less than amazing here. Recently had to try their dinner, and again it did not disappoint. The heirloom carrot salad and spaetzle were fantastic!! Negroni was perfectly made. Love this place.

BEST SCHNITZEL IN OTTAWA!!! Food is fantastic and as far as I know much of the herbs and fruits come from their little garden. The cocktails are incredibly unique and taste amazing (Dandy Whip and Coney Island Queen pictured). The schnitzel was well seasoned and perfectly crispy! The spätzle and seasonal veggies were also cooked just right. I was delightfully surprised by their charcuterie board selections. Definitely returning to try more cocktails!