Aladdin Bakery

The food is pretty tasty and a treat to have something different from time to time. The service is generally pretty bad. They’re slow, always speaking Arabic and love calling you boss or bro haha The decor is very basic and nowhere inside to eat. They only take cash, too. It’s decent for takeout.

I have been a patron of this bakery since it opened up back in the 90’s. It is so nice to see goodness in the world succeed. I was single and ate at this place, I got married and still ate at this place, I had kids and still breakfast was a satisfying Saturday morning pilgrimage to this place. The food kept evolving and the restaurant kept growing. Even when I visited Lebanon Beirut in 2010, their baked goods did not compare to this Bakery’s 😘 Mohamad is the owner and pioneer in this business as he is disciplined in electrical studies. He is a living proof of “where there is a will, there’s always a way”. He is a supporter of my kids NGHA hockey and community soccer. I like going there early in the mornings right after opening for a fresh unmatched thime pie breakfast. If you have gluten allergies he even makes gluten free pies upon request. I miss the seats option because I enjoyed engaging in morning conversations before going to work. But that’s the past and now this bakery is too busy to host discussions 😝 Still ranks the top bakery in Ottawa amongst the Farhat chain of bakeries around. Congratulations Mohamad on your continued success. You have definitely earned it man👍

I’ve been a patron of this bakery since it first opened in the ’90s, and it makes me so happy to see something so genuinely good continue to thrive. I ate here when I was single, I kept coming after I got married, and even after having kids, Saturday morning breakfasts here became a cherished family tradition. The food has continued to evolve, and the bakery has grown beautifully over the years.

Been coming here since the sign read eat for a dollar $. Yes, a long time ago these were a 1$ and some for the meat pie. I hadn’t visited this particular OG location in years so when I was in the area, I had to indulge in a meat/cheese $4.00. The location has gone through renovations and has upgraded. A sign reads cash only to keep prices low. Two pies are typically enough to keep your hunger satisfied. The store sells various drinks/snacks along with an assortment of pies. Spinach, meat, cheese, zaatar, potato & much more. Collaboratively working well, once you order, the service is quick. I picked up a few pies. First bite, I noticed a change in the flavor. It tasted as though the filling is a combination of different meat, maybe lamb? Its hard to pinpoint, Its not the end of the world, but the flavor that I have always known has changed. That was the case with the whole batch we picked up even the young children didn’t finish it. Overall, I do recommend Alladin, always a friendly service and plenty of options to choose from.

The food here is actually quite good — it’s nice to have something different every now and then, and the flavors are on point. However, the service could definitely use some improvement. It’s usually slow, and while the staff are friendly, they spend most of the time chatting in Arabic and calling everyone “boss” or “bro,” which can be a bit funny but also a little unprofessional at times. The place itself is pretty simple — no real dine-in area, just a basic setup mainly for takeout. Also worth noting, they only accept cash, so make sure you’re prepared. Overall, it’s a decent spot if you’re in the mood for something flavorful to take home, but not the place to go if you’re expecting quick service or a sit-down meal.

It sucks that I’m writing this because I’ve been coming here for years and never any problem but yesterday I went and got a meat and cheese pie and just plain cheese pie I was able to eat half of both before I was full, an hour or so later I was extremely sick, not sure why that happened maybe the meat? But I will be staying away for awhile unfortunately:( service on top as usual… sorry for writing this just don’t want anyone else to get sick.

This bakery is perfect. I love Zaatar and cheese (4.25 CAD-vegie option) and the meat and cheese (4.75 CAD) ones. So delicious, fresh and affordable. Do not forget to have cash, or you should get money from ATM.

This is a historical spot in terms of Ottawa cuisine. If you grew up in the area and went to school in the area you’ll know that this is one of Ottawa‘s busiest lunch spots for high school students. It’s extremely cheap and you could eat here for five dollars which is some thing you just don’t find in the year 2022. Lots of different options to choose from but at the end of the day try the meat and cheese pie. It’s probably the best one that I’ve ever had :) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️