Chef Ric's
Social enterprise restaurant by The Ottawa Mission serving $5 lunch specials with daily changing menus of healthy home-style cooking, located in the former Rideau Bakery space.
About Chef Ric's
Chef Ric's is a social enterprise operated by The Ottawa Mission, Ottawa's oldest and largest emergency shelter. Located in the former Rideau Bakery space on Rideau Street, the restaurant serves as a culinary training program for people experiencing homelessness, helping participants build kitchen skills and work experience in a professional setting.
Beyond its mission, Chef Ric's is known for affordable, healthy home-style cooking with a daily changing menu. The counter-service restaurant offers soup, sandwiches, and mains — all made fresh each day — making it one of the best budget-friendly lunch spots in downtown Ottawa.
What to Order
- $5 Lunch Special — A daily rotating selection that changes every day
- Soup — Freshly made, part of the daily changing menu
- Sandwiches — Prepared fresh daily
- Mains — Home-style dishes that rotate regularly
Visitor Information
- Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 6 PM, Sat 8 AM – 2 PM, Closed Sunday
- Service: Counter service with seating available
- Price Range: $ — $5 lunch specials
Getting There
- Address: 384 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y8
- Neighbourhood: Downtown
- Transit: Near Rideau Station on the Confederation Line
FAQ
What is Chef Ric's?
Chef Ric's is a social enterprise restaurant operated by The Ottawa Mission. It serves as a culinary training program for people experiencing homelessness while offering affordable home-style meals to the public.
How much does lunch cost at Chef Ric's?
Chef Ric's offers a $5 lunch special with a daily changing menu that includes options like soup, sandwiches, and mains.
What are Chef Ric's hours?
Chef Ric's is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM. It is closed on Sundays.
Where is Chef Ric's located?
Chef Ric's is located at 384 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y8, in the former Rideau Bakery location in downtown Ottawa.
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