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Pastry & Bakery La Brioche
4 reviews for Pastry & Bakery La Brioche
4 reviews in English
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Review from Lisa K.
11/17/2011
There was an amazing variety of sweets here - huge platters filled with all different kinds of pastries. To my non-discerning eye, the main variants were the types of nuts contained and the shape of the dough. Some seemed to have cream. The proprietor seemed ok with us just getting a few items on a tray - sometimes I feel bad ordering individual goods when they are sold by the pound, but it seemed ok here. As far as I could tell, there was no brioche, despite the name.
Amanda D.'s right, the broken bits trays seem like a good way to get a lot for a small price! -
Review from Ellen C.
4/28/2010
This place is probably the mecca of Middle Eastern desserts in Ottawa. You walk in and see the long counter covered with large baking pans holding a sea of phyllo pastries in every shape, size and flavour. Pastries in triangles, squares, fingers, and nests, with cashews, pistachios, and walnuts - oh my! Baklava is only the tip of the iceberg. You'll find the sweet semolina pastries I had in Egypt (basbousa), custard pastries (Greek galaktoboureko), even shells stuffed with a creamy unsweet cottage-like cheese.
I can never control myself and order just one piece. Luckily, if you buy 6 pastries, they don't charge tax.
They have a whole other case of cookies and a second fridge full of decorated cakes. I have never tried those, because frankly, they don't look that good. Their specialty is pastries, and for that they are the centre of all that is buttery, nutty, and drenched in honey. Drool. -
Review from Amanda D.
Ottawa, ON
10/17/2008
This is a delicious little bakery in the Glebe, mainly specializing in Middle Eastern treats. I wouldn't recommend overindulging yourself too much since there's a quick tipping off point between deliciousness and stomach pain from the overwhelming buttery sweetness of their desserts. It's best to take it slow and occasionally come in to choose a couple of the beautiful treats to spoil yourself or your loved ones.
The shop always smells exquisite, their displays are enticing and the hours are great (7am-11pm). Their prices are reasonable and they also sell little trays of their broken baklava for $3. The tray is a great (cheap jerk) option if you're bringing sweets to work or a potluck. -
Review from Jason D.
Ottawa, ON
10/16/2008 1 photo
When I lived in the Middle East, I loved to shop at local bakeries. They had wonderful honey-soaked desserts and savory cheesy snacks. When I moved back to Canada, I thought I would never experience those treats again (well, I feared I would have to put up with a Canadianized version of it!!!). Happily, my wife and I discovered La Brioche on Bank Street in the Glebe. Walking in the doors was like traveling back to my local bakery in Kuwait. They had all the goodies I loved (mmmm baklava and kaek!) and at prices that are not to Glebe-like. It is the Glebe, so the parking is strictly street parking with meters. But, La Brioche has huge windows and it is on a corner location, so why not pump some coins into the meter and sit and enjoy your treats comfortably?
