Stopped in for lunch today and loved this back room gem! Had the daily sandwich which was a Cuban and very delicious! The service was excellent! The rest of the menu looked amazing too. Would love to visit again.

As I said to the chef and the lady today, this is my most favorite restaurant in Ottawa. Wish you guys all the best!!

Had breakfast here: Two eggs sunny side up, with bacon, salad and potatoes fingerings. Since they're making everything from scratch, the bacon and potatoes are super crispy and delicious. The eggs and the salad were great as well. The place is quite small and I can imagine it being super packed on the weekends (brunch is offered). Special shoutout to our waiter who was super friendly and gave us tips for our trip to Montréal. Tl;dr: Tiny, delicious, recommendation!

Out of town we looking for a yummy brunch and stumbled on this place and I sure glad I did!! From the friendly staff to the very delicious meal it’s a hidden gem for sure! Had the Yukon gold potato gratin with hollandaise and wow was that packed with flavour and had perfectly poached eggs. I’ll definitely be telling my Ottawa friends about this place and I will be back next time in Ottawa to check out other menu items!

We drove from Boston to Ottawa just for their chocolate almond croissant. I have never had a better croissant, I still think about it daily. Truly considering driving 7 hours again for this. Love u benny

Haute Cuisine for brunch ? This small restaurant's food exceed our expectations! It was worth to wait in line (they are popular and their space limited). Very friendly polite server and staff. It's quite interesting to see how efficient they are in that small open kitchen. Bravo!

Got here around 11:30am and the place was fairly empty. Food was okay - I got the sandwich and salad, and while the sandwich was indeed tasty, it was fairly oily (too much for me). Salad tasted a little bland too. Prices here are fairly pricey, especially for the portions you get. You're looking at around $18-$25 per dish. Service was good, at least. They give you complimentary bread that's pretty tasty.

While the food is delicious, service from Scott, the owner, was especially impeccable. He graciously explained the specials to us, replaced a glass of wine I broke. Between the excellent meals I've had here, and the service, this restaurant deserves a visit, and I'd return anytime.

Absolutely perfect, clean, sophisticated, a perfect ambiance, an open kitchen and unpretentious food experience. Perfect for a quiet place to have a meal and enjoy your company.

Went here for brunch and while the food was alright we weren’t too impressed with the service, unfortunately. We had to wait quite some time before being able to place a food order; no one stopped by our table to check on the quality of the food, either.

The food is always excellent; a great place for brunch in the market! It looks like the place was renovated during the pandemic - minimalist but tasteful decor (Benny's Bistro has recently re-opened). Service could be better - long wait and not super welcoming.

I used to live on Murray street and thought The French Baker was a pet store because of their dog logo 😅🤣. Turns out, it’s a bakery that’s been in Ottawa since 1995 and opened a small brunch spot in the back called Benny’s Bistro in 1999. I think I read somewhere that it was a “hidden gem” in Ottawa so I wanted to try it. And now I understand why!! They start you off with some fresh slices of different baguettes. I was super excited because I was already thinking about buying baguettes after my meal but now I get to try some first! The French Toast was unbelievably good.. they used baguettes for the French toast, the outside was crisp and the inside was so soft. It came with apple compote, almond oats, and a salted caramel sauce. The flavours complimented each other so well, I’ll always come here for my French toast cravings now. We also got the Yukon gold potato gratin, with a maple cured pork loin, and a soft poached egg. As well, we added a side of the double smoked bacon & fingerling potatoes. We didn’t want to feel super heavy so we didn’t add hollandaise to our poached egg & potato gratin, but you can for an extra $2. We throughly enjoyed everything and will probably be back to try something else, and also get the French toast again 😆. The server’s are very friendly, and are super quick with cleaning and attentiveness. We only had to wait 10mins today but I’m sure it varies between 10-30mins depending on the day and time.

Ottawa has a great reputation for delectable brunch spots, but this one really did it for me! The French Baker, a cute Parisian style bakery (as its name implies), is worth the visit in its own right, delicious pasteries and coffees, a charming atmosphere... but oddly hidden in the back is the real pearl! Benny's Bistro is camouflaged behind the bakery. A windowless, smallish space... this usually wouldn't be my jam! But the homey service, delicious food, and unique little charm makes it more speakeasy than claustrophobic. And what really steals the show is the food! Delicious options with generous portions, this is THE brunch place to be. And for a little extra you can add a non-stop mimosa refill option which is great for a breakfast amongst friends. The setting is extremely intimate and often packed with locals and visitors alike so do make sure so show up a good 30 mins before open. The wait is more than worth it!

Hidden gem! Quaint spot with lovely art tucked at the back of the French Bakery. We had the potatoes gratin with eggs Benedict and the French toast. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was excellent and the generously sized lattes served in bowls were the icing on top.

Probably best French toast I have ever had. Add the 🥓 for full awesome experience.

Great little restaurant! Had to wait a bit as we missed the brunch time, but it was well worth the wait. I had the organic mushroom dish and my boyfriend had the smoked salmon and it was amazing!! Highly recommend you take a stop here if you get the chance!!

The dishes are special and very very delicious. Highly recommended!!

An uncomplicated menu with delicious food. Start with a croissant and some coffee then order breakfast - wait and enjoy the amazing smell from the kitchen. Went twice when we were visiting Ottawa for a week.