Manotick is a small little town located south of Ottawa. The "country close to the city" appeal has increased the population, and not to mention traffic, over the last five to ten years. If you ever have the opportunity to stop, come on an empty stomach and visit the Double Decker Diner and Dairy Bar. This bright red double decker bus is displayed on the main street, in the heart of Manotick. The place is always busy and has a clean exterior with ample parking. The Overgrown Boy and I ordered Poutine's and Vanilla Shakes based on a recommendation of a previous customer. The fries are big and crispy, and the gravy is thicker than most. It didn't punch me in the face with flavor, but I still ate every last fry....a good sign :D The vanilla shakes are worth the little bit of a wait...very creamy, and not overly sweet. The downside is they only come in one size, but you do get the option of adding different candies, or customizing the shake to your choice.
The burgers look delicious and for a twist, try some Sweet Potato Fries instead of the regular. OB also wanted to try the hot dog and we pleasantly surprised...a juicy and plump dog with no oily or fried taste. A dog is usually a dog, but this one's flavor is noticeably fresher. A lot of the newcomers to Manotick live in the estates so a steady line up of luxury cars coast down the street often. An overall quaint location to change it up a bit from a highway side chip stand.
*Consider taking your food to go and explore what the town has to offer! a great spot to sit and enjoy the outdoors is a five minute walk down Bridge Street towards the river. Watson's Mill has been around for years and even has its own ghost story. Take a tour, or check out the green space across the water and feed some fish.
