Ottawa bakeries for carb connoisseurs

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If there were a hall of fame for comforting aromas, the scent of fresh-baked bread would surely make the cut. And when it comes to tastes, buttercream icing can transport you right back to Grandma’s kitchen. Having a stressful day? A few delectable treats from these Ottawa bakeries will help cheer you right up.

Ottawa bakeries for carb connoisseurs
Laura Paquet Par

Kettlemans Bagel

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912 Bank Street, Ottawa ON K1S 3W6

Even after moving to New York, my niece is still craving these Montreal-style bagels, so I think that settles the argument about which city’s bagel style is best. As you wait for your onion, muslix or blueberry bagels (there are 14 flavours in all), you can watch the bagel makers rolling dough or extracting hot doughy discs from the huge wood-burning oven. Pick up lox and cream cheese to go, or order a fresh sandwich. Got a late-night craving? Kettleman’s is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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French Baker

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119 Murray St, Ottawa ON K1N 5M5

When The New York Times anoints a croissant as the city’s best, that’s pretty high praise. But this ByWard Market bakery’s fan base extends far beyond the NYT; pastry aficionados flock here from across the city to pick up buttery crescents and crispy baguettes. The store’s name is quite literal; many of the employees come from or were trained in France. The tiny 30-seat café at the back serves light French fusion fare, such as mushroom and leek confit tacos. There’s a second bakery location in the Glebe.

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Boko Bakery

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4-280 Elgin St, Ottawa ON K2P 1M2

Fancy it isn’t – there’s nowhere to sit, and you’ll use a tray and a set of tongs to pick out your own breads, croissants, brownies and pies. But the prices at this long-time Ottawa favourite are competitive, and the clever iced cookies – often resembling the latest cartoon and video game characters – are a huge hit with kids. The daring bakers aren’t afraid to try new things so, depending on the day, you might find a shelf of wookies (a cookie-waffle hybrid) or matcha green tea almond croissants.

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Laura Byrne Paquet’s first encounter with the written word was not auspicious: her birth announcement appeared in the newspaper classifieds under the heading “Livestock for Sale.” Despite that, she became a writer. She’s covered destinations around the world for more than 80 websites, magazines and newspapers, and has written or co-authored 12 books. On her blog, OttawaRoadTrips.com, she writes about short escapes from Ottawa.
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