Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Welcome to Our Restaurant Since 1970
Established in 1970, our restaurant has been serving the Ottawa community with a commitment to quality and tradition. We specialize in classic American cuisine, offering a diverse menu featuring handcrafted sandwiches, hearty entrees, and daily lunch specials. Our family-owned establishment takes pride in using time-honored recipes to deliver consistent, flavorful meals in a welcoming environment. With decades of experience, we prioritize fresh ingredients and attentive service to ensure every visit is satisfying. Our catering services provide convenient options for events, with rental equipment and custom menu selections to suit gatherings of all sizes.We maintain transparency through clear pricing structures and detailed menu descriptions, allowing customers to make informed choices. Our team approaches hospitality with integrity, ensuring a comfortable dining experience for locals and visitors alike. From weekday lunches to celebratory occasions, we strive to exceed expectations through culinary expertise and personalized care. This dedication has solidified our reputation as a trusted dining destination in the region. Today, we continue to honor our founding principles while adapting to meet the evolving needs of our valued patrons.
Services
Catering
Lunch Specials
Family Meals
Appetizers
Brunch
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer catering services with rental equipment available.
- Our recipes have been perfected since opening in 1970.
- We charge refundable deposits on serving equipment rentals.
- We serve made-from-scratch meals daily using fresh ingredients.
- We host events with customizable menu selections.
Services
Catering
We provide full catering services for events of all sizes, with customizable menu selections and rental equipment available. Our team prepares fresh meals off-site using the same quality ingredients as our restaurant. Clients can choose from various package options including buffet setups and plated dinners.
Lunch Specials
Our rotating daily lunch specials feature classic comfort foods with traditional preparation methods. Available Monday-Friday, these meals include entrees with sides like mashed potatoes, vegetables, and dinner rolls. Options change weekly with themed dishes for holidays and seasonal celebrations.
Family Meals
We offer portioned family meal packages designed to serve groups of 4-25 people. These include combinations of entrees, sides, and bread with options for meat lovers, vegetarians, and special diets. Meals come with serving utensils and chafing fuel for self-service events.
Appetizers
Our appetizer selection features both hot and cold options for sharing, including platters with meat, cheese, and vegetables. Special arrangements accommodate large groups with advance notice. We offer fried items, cold trays, and warm dips with various accompaniments.
Brunch
Available Saturdays, our brunch menu combines breakfast and lunch items including omelets, pancakes, and hot entrees. The rotating selection maintains quality through made-to-order preparation. We serve brunch from 4pm-7pm with extended hours during holidays.
Reviews (4)
Vanessa D.
Jun 28, 2022
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So cute inside and food is insanely good! Great staff! I love that they have catering and a wide range of menu items and gourmet food to shop in the restaurant.
Pamela L.
Jun 14, 2022
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I was looking for a small local place to eat and this fit the bill. The food was fast and delicious! I picked it up and took it home. Large portions and fresh ingredients. I would recommend!
Greg Satterfield
Jun 07, 2022
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We had my daughter's graduation party catered by the Cheese Shoppe such a class act. Food was hot and delicious couldn't be more pleased another great experience with this establishment.
GRUMPYTACOCATx
May 14, 2022
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The cheesey potato soup was amazing! The atmosphere was really nice, lots of old antiques you could look at. And the food only took a little while to be made. There were also different themed tables inside. Definitely would recommend!