Display case filled with rows of golden baklava, traditional pastries in ornate bowls, and assorted Middle Eastern sweets at La Brioche

La Brioche

Pastry & Bakery

Middle Eastern & European pastries in Ottawa's Glebe since the late 1990s

La Brioche Pastry & Bakery storefront on Bank Street showing the pink sign with English and Arabic lettering

Two traditions, one bakery

La Brioche has been a fixture in Ottawa's Glebe for over 25 years, blending authentic Lebanese pastry traditions with European baking under one roof. From pistachio-crowned baklava to classic Black Forest cake, every item is crafted with care.

Beyond the retail shop on Bank Street, La Brioche supplies pastries to major food chains across Ottawa.

What we are known for

Golden baklava rolls topped with crushed pistachio alongside kunafa and assorted Middle Eastern pastries
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Baklava

Pistachio, walnut, and mixed varieties layered in crispy phyllo dough and drenched in sweet syrup. Reviewers call it the best they have ever had.

A generous slice of kunafa with golden crispy top, creamy cheese filling, crushed pistachio, and a cherry
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Kunafa

A warm, cheese-filled Middle Eastern dessert with crispy golden threads. Customers say it is the best in Ottawa.

Colorful display of petit fours and cookies in neat rows — sesame, pistachio, chocolate, and almond varieties
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Cakes & Petit Fours

Black Forest cake, fruit torte, cheesecake, and petit fours. European classics made fresh daily and available for custom orders.

From our customers

"Honestly THE best Baklava I have ever had. The staff is sweet and kind, it's clean and the pastries are very fresh. The phyllo dough is crispy soft, melts in your mouth. I was here the day before and I came back the next day. The prices are amazing too. The best in Ottawa!"

Andrea

"I ordered a strawberry layered cake for a baby shower with whipping cream. It was wonderful. Serving 25 guests, almost everyone remarked how light and delicious it was!"

Susan

"This place has excellent petit fours, easily some of the best I've tried in the city. The customer service is outstanding, and the space is consistently clean and well maintained."

Yousef

Visit us in the Glebe

We are at 866 Bank Street in Ottawa. Open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM. Call to place a custom order.