My husband and I picked up some pastries here recently and overall I thought they were ok, but I…read morewas not wowed. Oui 8 Bakery recently opened in the same strip mall as The Burbs. It's rather small and doesn't have too much selection. We got 2 pecan tarts ($2.50 each) and an almond croissant ($2.60). The almond croissant was ok. It only had a thin layer of ground almond paste in it. It tasted buttery and was flakey, and tasted better than almond croissants at grocery stores like Loblaws, but I expected more from a small bakery. The pecan tarts were ok. They had little pieces of candied fruits in it, like the stuff in fruitcake. I am not a fan of fruitcake nor am I a fan of candied fruits. If you like the aforementioned items, then perhaps you will like their little twist on pecan tarts. However, if you are not a fan like me, then you might want to pass. They had date squares (another thing I don't like), scones, macarons, and some other items. Not all items have prices listed. I may return to try some macarons, especially if they are only $1 each like a previous reviewer mentioned (the price was not listed in the store). Service was nice and friendly. There are 2 bistro tables for 2 inside the bakery, but it's mostly for takeout. Lots of free parking in the strip mall parking lot.

This place smelled divine as we walked in. It's nice to have s local bakery. This is where the…read morehairdressers used to be for a very long time, in the mall where Henry's and The Burbs are locates. staff was friendly and informative. They sell big thick cookies that looked tasty, and there were cinnamon rolls, so we tried a few items. Imho it was only ok. I got the impression these were day old as they were dry and crumbly. I may try again just to see how consistent they are, but unfortunately I'm not in a huge rush to do so.

I love the cream filled triangle baklava. They put a lot of cream inside and the pastry is so…read moreflakey. This is a pastry that I've had at lots of different bakeries and it's one of the best I've had here in Ottawa. I recently tried this pastry with marshmallow cream on top. I've never seen it at any other bakery. It was ok but so sweet. Some pastries are sold by the weight and some by the piece. Prices aren't listed, but a triangle cream baklava and a small piece of the marshmallow pastry cost me $5.17 altogether with taxes. They have so many desserts and everything looks so good.

Great prices, friendly staff and lots of yummy choices! We had 3 different cakes and got a cannoli…read moreto go. Will definitely be back!

I work in the neighbourhood. If I just want a coffee, I go to Bridgehead; the coffee's better. But…read moreif I want a snack, I hit Life of Pie, where the coffee's still very good, but the scones are much, much better, and bigger, and there's more selection. And the coffee and scone combo special at Life of Pie is great; I can walk away for less than $5, whereas it's now pushing $7 at Bridgehead. Other than the coffee and scones, I've only had the daily soup a couple of times at Life of Pie (perfectly good, but not particularly memorable), so I can't comment on much else.

So I was walking on Bank St and passed by Life of Pie. They had a sign out front listing the…read moreofferings for the day. I saw "London Fog scones" and so I had to go in! Lol. The place was packed on a Friday afternoon (around 1pm). I ordered the London Fog scone to go ($2.50). It was big and puffy and had a smear of icing on top. I was a bit surprised to see actual tea leaves inside. Truth be told, I wasn't too keen about this. I prefer to have the tea flavour, but not bits of actual tea leaves in my desserts. The tea flavour actually wasn't as pronounced as I would have expected considering the presence of the leaves. I was a bit disappointed in this regard because I love potent tea flavours. However, the scone itself was well made, and I think I would enjoy other flavours more (like maybe a savoury one such as cheddar). Service was nice enough, and the cafe is cute. I think it would be a nice place for a date or to catch up with friends. It's in Old Ottawa South. Street parking only.

Went in to buy a birthday cake for my wife... great kind attentive service, cake was absolutely…read moredelicious- I have bought tons of cakes - Marzipan ones, spent upwards of $250 for customized ones. This chocolate orange cake I got was one of the best - this 6" size was $68. The key ingredient that makes it delicious is the buttercream. I also had a latte and ginger cookie which was just as delicious. Great atmosphere if you drop in for coffee and dessert. Highly recommend this place.

Everything was fresh and tasted good!…read more The blueberry pancakes and classic breakfast were both great, and the potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Coffee was good, service was prompt, and the food came out quickly. We found this spot after another brunch place nearby closed earlier, and we're glad we did. Love that they're open until 3 and really enjoyed the cozy, welcoming ambience. Seating is a little on the tighter side since one wall is all bench seating, but it still felt comfortable overall.

Great bread. The khorasan sourdough loaf is standout amazing…read more They don't seem to offer a white/whole wheat/rye mixed sourdough--the oversized miche is a whole wheat sourdough. I recommend the rye sourdough (it's a rye/ww mix) if you're looking for this type of bread. The rye sourdough is excellent.

It is very disappointing to see that the new management does not value the long time retail…read morecustomers of this bakery. On December 23, 2025, at 7:30 am - the bakery opens at 7:00 am - there were no more baguettes, no more see bread, not much of anything else, for that matter. The enormous bags full of all kinds of bread next to the door were for Ottawa businesses, not for the loyal customers of the bakery. It's quite telling of the values of the new management. Véronique Joly

TL;DR/The Short Version: Nice bakery/cafe with cute…read moreambiance, but the pastries were hit or miss for me. The Long Version: So I had no idea that this bakery/cafe existed until I went to pick up food at Portugalos next door. It was actually closed at the time, but I made a mental note to come back. My mom loves baked goods so I decided to take her here. We ended up getting a box of goodies to take home. We got a pistachio croissant ($4.50), a Chantilly Cream croissant ($4.50), a white chocolate and milk chocolate donut ($4.50), 2 pistachio cannoli ($4.50 each) and 3 shell baklava ($1.75 each). The pistachio croissant was good. The filling was grounded pistachios. There could have been a bit more filling, IMO, but overall it was tasty. The Chantilly Cream croissant was dry and tasted stale to me. The cream that was exposed to air had that thick skin suggestive of an item that was sitting around for awhile :( The cream that was actually inside the croissant tasted better, but overall I was disappointed with this item. I didn't have any of the donut because my 2 little nieces shared it. They loved the donut. The cannoli was filled with whipped cream. I was so disappointed because I was expecting a ricotta cheese cream. At least the shell was crunchy and not soft. The shell-shaped baklava were ok, they weren't too sweet which I appreciated. The man serving us was pleasant and very patient with us as we asked what flavours the items were because nothing was labelled. Prices were not indicated next to the items either. The place is very cute with a bit of seating. I don't think there's anything else like it in Blackburn Hamlet. Would be a nice place for a date or to catch up with a friend. It's in a plaza with free parking. Review #81 (2025)

A phenomenal cafe/bakery dinning experience…read more The food at this location was very good and it was very high quality because it was freshly made and prepared. The service at this location was quick and easy because the staff served me and my family very quickly and the staff were very friendly, nice, and professional as well. The ambiance at this location was very cozy and nice because it was a very small and quiet location to peacefully enjoy a warm drink and a tasty homemade pastry treat. The location was very clean and there were no messes on the floor and the tables were very clean and spotless. The freshly made items here were cheaper than the pre-made items at Tim Hortons. The commute to this location is convenient because it is easy for Blackburn residents to walk to this location. The walk is only about 5 to 10 minutes to get to this location depending on where you live in Blackburn Hamlet which is very convenient for Blackburn residents to commute to this location. This location is very easy to access because there are multiple entrances to get into the parking lot and there is also a ton of parking spots to choose from and there is also free parking which is bonus too and this is very convenient for the people who prefer to drive to this location, but if you live close by to this location, I'd highly recommend you walk because it is only a 5 to 10 minute walk to get to this location if you live close by. For the reasons I have stated in this review, I highly recommend you visit this location because the service is phenomenal and the staff here are superb and the ambiance here is amazing and the food quality is excellent and the price is very reasonable and is cheaper than the price of pre-made items at the Tim Hortons across the street.

I was at Pelican Seafood Market and Grill for lunch a couple of Sundays ago, and explored what Blue…read moreHeron Mall had to offer. I was parked by Ichiban Bakery. I have a weakness for bakeries and decided to check it out on a Sunday afternoon. It's a small bakery where it is more concerned about the baked goods that it produces than making the decor aesthetically pleasing! The woman working there was extremely nice. I went with a number of goodies, including the ham and cheese bun, pain au chocolat, a number of lemon treats (lemon tart, and lemon cheesecake and lemon bars), and a pear tart. Yes, I love anything lemony. I asked about the Japanese-style cheesecake. You can get a slice of it for nearly $7, or the whole thing for $20. I decided to pass on it, as everything seemed so small and overpriced to me. She carefully put everything in a box and I cheerfully left the bakery. Here's my take on the baked goods: - The ham and cheese bun was excellent. I had it for breakfast the following morning. It was savoury and delicious. - The pain au chocolat is my favourite pastry in the world. Sadly, the exterior wasn't flaky and light like a croissant. It was far more dense. The chocolate was yummy. - The lemon and lemon cheesecake bars were disappointing. The lemon flavour wasn't tart enough for my liking. The lemon flavour was subtle and barely there. The crust at the bottom was too thick and not enjoyable. The cheesecake part of the lemon cheesecake was creamy, which was the only plus I got out of it. - The pear and lemon tarts were okay. The crust was thinner than the bars, but not that interesting. I liked the pear one more, as the chunks of real fruit were yummy. The lemon one wasn't tart enough for me, either. The woman let me know that this bakery would be closed for Canada Day the following day, but the other location in the Glebe would be open. I was fortunate to pass by the latter the other day and it looked cute from the outside. I will stick to savoury items should I return to this location. Perhaps I'll try a regular croissant and see if I like it. I will steer away from the lemon items. (228)

Ichiban Bakery is a small bakery in Blue Heron Mall. They sell bread (both loaves and buns),…read morecroissants, and dessert squares. No fancy cakes and no trendy macarons. It is unapologetically simple and reminds me of true mom and pop bakeries in small towns. Baked goods are still on the trays they were baked on. You get a cafeteria tray and use the provided tongs to gather what you want, then bring it to the cash register for them to ring it up. There are three tables that seat two people each along the edge of the bakery in case you want to eat your goodies right there. I've only ever had the croissants here. They are huge and only $1.85 each. They are flaky on the outside and a bit doughier and denser on the inside. The squares look good, I might get some in the future, although I am rarely in this neighbourhood. Staff are very nice. Although the name suggests a Japanese bakery, they don't have any Japanese specialties, at least none that were evident to me. I just saw North American items, like butter tarts, lemon squares, etc. Nothing exotic. Don't go expecting mochi, or Japanese cheesecake or anything like that. (Edit 2017-02-20: Apparently, as per their Facebook page, they started selling Japanese Cream Cheese Buns at their Glebe location 825 Bank St. Maybe they will have it at the Blue Heron Mall location too). Lots of free parking. It's in the same plaza as Farm Boy, Colannade Pizza, and Pelican Seafood Market and Grill.

Amazing staff super fresh pastries very good pies Definitely going to be coming again. very clean…read moreenvironment and nice outdoor seating area.

Absolutely amazing location very clean and professional environment super quick to receive your…read moremeal or order !! Quality of the desserts and food are always 10/10 and will leave you wanting to go back for more.