#bbq#african#charcoal-grill
African BBQ House
Bayshore
Budget-friendly African BBQ with multiple Ottawa locations, serving charcoal-grilled meats including $10 lunch special with heaping portions.
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#mexican#tacos#byward-market
Ahora Mexican Cuisine
Downtown
ByWard Market Mexican restaurant since 2004, famous for generous portions, budget-friendly prices, and free salsa bar.
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#middle-eastern#bakery#budget-friendly
Aladdin Bakery
East End
Popular Lebanese bakery on St Laurent Blvd serving fresh manakeesh, meat pies, and Lebanese bread at wallet-friendly prices.
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#vietnamese#banh-mi#takeout
Banh Mi My Hang
Downtown
Vietnamese banh mi shop in Ottawa's Chinatown with posted online pickup prices of $7–$8 per sandwich, plus Vietnamese iced coffee.
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#chinese#dim-sum#hong-kong
Cafe Orient
Chinatown
Longtime Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng in Ottawa's Chinatown, serving dim sum, congee, rice and noodle dishes, and Hong Kong-style milk tea since 1993.
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#budget-friendly#canadian#social-enterprise
Chef Ric's
Downtown
Social enterprise restaurant by The Ottawa Mission on Rideau Street, serving breakfast and a changing storefront menu prepared through its food services training program.
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#vietnamese#noodles#family-friendly
Chez Lam
Kanata
Popular Vietnamese restaurant in Kanata known for generous portions, affordable prices, and standout dishes like Bun Bo Hue and pho.
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#mexican#tacos#byward-market
Corazon de Maiz
Downtown
Budget-friendly counter-service Mexican spot in the heart of ByWard Market, known for authentic tostadas, tacos, and homemade Horchata.
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#filipino#family-friendly#budget-friendly
Divisoria Resto Bar
Orleans
Family-run Filipino resto bar on Innes Road and the only major Filipino restaurant in Ottawa's East End. Known for Filipino Fried Chicken, Pork Sisig, Kare-Kare, and generous silog breakfast plates at budget-friendly prices.
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#chinese#budget-friendly#halal
Gongfu Bao
Centretown
Bao specialist on Bank Street since 2012. Gongfu Bao serves steamed buns filled with braised beef brisket, Berkshire pork, fried chicken, and vegan red-braised tofu. Halal and vegan options available. Counter service with seating.
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#vietnamese#authentic#budget-friendly
Huong's Vietnamese Bistro
Downtown
A family-run Vietnamese bistro on Booth Street known for dishes rarely found elsewhere in Ottawa, including Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crepe) and Bun Bo Hue. Affordable, authentic, and full of character.
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#vegan#vegetarian#indian
Peace Garden
Downtown
Long-running vegetarian restaurant in the ByWard Market serving Indian-inspired dishes, vegan options, and organic fair-trade coffee since 1992.
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Cheap Breakfast in Ottawa: 5 Menu Options Under $10
otherFive Ottawa breakfasts with published menu prices under $10, including serving hours, coffee inclusions and extra charges. Checked October 20, 2026.
#food#breakfast#budget-friendly
Best Cheap Eats in Ottawa
budgetThe best budget-friendly restaurants in Ottawa where you can eat well for under $15. From $4 Lebanese flatbreads and Jamaican patties to $5 lunches and the city's best bao buns.
#budget-friendly#restaurants#ottawa-food
Best Vietnamese Food in Ottawa
vietnameseA guide to the best Vietnamese restaurants in Ottawa beyond pho — bun cha, banh mi, banh xeo, bun bo hue, and halal Vietnamese food across Chinatown, ByWard Market, and Kanata.
#vietnamese#restaurants#ottawa-food
