Kosher Food and Drink

Kosher cafes, caterers, grocery stores, a bagel shop, a gluten free bakery, and… our own local kosher brewery!

See what Ottawa has to offer in terms of Kosher delights.

Kosher in the capital!

There are many options for terrific take out, beautiful baked goods, and inspirational ingredients of all kinds.

On this page you will find an overview of the different kosher food and drink available in Ottawa, a quick guide for essentials (side bar), and a list and resource link for Canadian Hechshers (at the bottom).

Ottawa’s local kosher establishments are under the supervision of the Ottawa Vaad Hakashrut (OVH). Information about the OVH can be found on their website by clicking the link below.

‍ovhkosher.ca

Categories

Restaurants, Cafes, Catering, and Takeout

Bakeries, Doughnut Shops, and Ice-Cream

Grocery

Beer, Wine, and Liquor

Quick Guide for Essentials

Bread: Farm Boy, Produce Depot, Loblaws, Metro, Cedars & Co

Challah: A Dashing Pinch, Farm Boy (Rideau Bakery), Cedars & Co (Alta Vista), Loblaws, Keepin’ It Vegan

Cheese: Loblaws, Metro, and various grocery stores for Bothwell brand.

Cholov Yisroel Dairy: Loblaws, Metro (cheese only)

Meat: Loblaws (raw beef & chicken, deli and frozen), Metro (deli only)

Candles, Shabbat, Yahrtzeit, Havdallah: Loblaws, Cedars & Co, Metro (no havdallah candles) (All items also available at synagogue gift shops).

Grape Juice: Loblaws, Metro, Cedars & Co

Restaurants, Cafes, Catering & Takeout

A Dashing Pinch Village Cafe

https://www.dashingpinch.ca

21 Nadolny Sachs, Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9

Westboro

Located in the Soloway Jewish Community Centre, A Dashing Pinch Village Cafe is a social enterprise focusing on diverse employment and inclusion. Catering and curbside pickup. Sushi, pizza, Shabbat meals and rotating daily specials. (OVH) You can find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/adashingpinch

A Dashing Pinch Village Cafe is not currently open on the weekends, except for special events.

Phone #: +1-343-988-1587

Cater4U

Information coming soon!

Creative Kosher Catering

https://creativekosher.com

2664 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 7T4

Alta Vista

Creative Kosher Catering and Food Shop

Creative Kosher Catering is all about bringing people together and providing them with a memorable and nourishing culinary experience. They recognize that no matter what major life-cycle event you’re experiencing, you and your guests need to eat delicious food, from upscale engagement parties, kiddushes, and baby namings (with luxurious pastries and decadent hors d’oeuvres) to small, intimate affairs like birthdays and shivas.  The talented CKC team, led by the renowned David Smith, is standing by to take care of all your catering needs!

Can’t get enough of the delicious CKC food? Then you’ll love the Creative Kosher Catering Food Shop!   Our fridge and freezer are open and you can walk in and help yourself to whatever tasty culinary treasures you can find. Smoked meat, egg rolls, schnitzel – you can find all that and more in our shop and carry it out of our building and straight to your dinner table within minutes! Everything is prepared and packaged so it is ready to eat right away! Contact our office or visit our social media to see what we have in stock this week.

Phone: (613) 788-2713

Fax: (613) 788-2701

E-mail: office@creativekosher.com

Farm Boy

https://www.farmboy.ca/stores/

15 locations in Ottawa

Various Locations

Primarily a produce store, with locations all over the city, Farm Boy carries a number of kosher products under their house label such as dips and dressings. Farm Boy also carries a number of local kosher brands like Strawberry Blonde and HFT, as well as producing the legendary Rideau Bakery bread including rye, challah, cinnamon raisin, and more. As well, Farm Boy is starting to sell kosher meat. This is available exclusively at their Trainyards location.

Keepin’ It Vegan

http://kvbakery.ca/

3 Chartwell Ave, Nepean K2G 4K3

Craig Henry/Centrepointe

We are a women-run bakery / café, offering upscale vegan food. From croissants to macarons, sourdough breads and sandwiches with meat and cheese alternatives, stop by for a snack or cup of coffee, or pick up some baked goods for home!

(613) 291-3300

Loblaws College Square

https://loblaws.ca

1980 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 0C6

Nepean

The largest kosher market in Ottawa with a full selection of cholov yisroel dairy, meat, freshly baked bread, frozen foods and canned goods. There are also takeout options like fresh rotisserie chicken and a few other cooked items (OVH certified), along with deli meat and a selection of packaged soups and salads. There is also a small selection of ritual items such as yahrtzeit and havdallah candles. Outside of the kosher market, the rest of the store (this, and other locations) contain many kosher products as well.

+1-613-723-3200

YugiRolls

Congregation Machzikei Hadas, 2310 Virginia Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2

Alta Vista

YugiRolls is a family-owned vegan Asian food provider. Their delicious vegan Asian takeout is available in stores all over Ontario, and locally they do  pop-up events with a wide array of hot foods. Follow one of their social media platforms to find out where their event will be!  They work out of a kitchen at Congregation Machzikei Hadas, so events catered within this facility or special events supervised by the Ottawa Vaad Hakashrut are certified Kosher.

YugiRolls is open for take out on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Email: info@yugirolls.com

Phone: 613-769-6777

Bakeries, Doughnut Shops, and Ice-Cream

Baskin Robbins

https://www.baskinrobbins.ca/stores/

Various Locations

Various Neighbourhoods

Most (but not all) of the ice cream at this popular chain is kosher under the COR and this is indicated on the small flavour labels on the freezer. Any toppings or cones need to be checked independently.

Healthy Food Technologies

https://www.facebook.com/HFTinc/

25 Industrial Dr, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

Rural Ottawa

A newly certified donut shop featuring lower fat (but still delicious!) donuts. The shop is located in Almonte, roughly 20-30 minutes from Ottawa, but the donuts are also available at Farm Boy. (OVH-Dairy, not Chalav Yisroel).

Phone: +1-613-256-9900

Keepin’ It Vegan

http://kvbakery.ca/

3 Chartwell Ave, Nepean K2G 4K3

Craig Henry/Centrepointe

We are a women-run bakery / café, offering upscale vegan food. From croissants to macarons, sourdough breads and sandwiches with meat and cheese alternatives, stop by for a snack or cup of coffee, or pick up some baked goods for home!

(613) 291-3300

Kettleman’s Bagel

http://kettlemansbagels.ca

1365 Woodroffe Avenue (College Square)

Centrepointe

Montreal style wood-fired bagels located in college square.

Became Kosher in June of 2023. Note: While the bagels are kosher, the rest of the cafe is not.

Available on Uber Eats & Skip the Dishes.

+1-613-422-6624‍

Menchies

https://menchies.com/

6-3091 Strandherd Drive (Barrhaven)

Barrhaven/Downtown

Similar to Baskin Robbins, many of the frozen yogurts are certified kosher. The flavours tend to rotate, so each would need to be verified, as would any sauces and toppings.

+1-613-825-1981

Strawberry Blonde Bakery

https://www.strawberryblondebakery.com/

A vegan, gluten free, nut free, bakery with two locations (Kanata and Westboro). Both locations have cafe style seating. Offering all types of sweet treats like muffins, squares, cakes and pies, as well as savoury baked goods like scones, pot pies, and pizza buns. (OVH).

Grocery

Cedars & Co

https://www.facebook.com/CedarsCo/

1793 Kilborn Ave, Ottawa, ON K1H 6N2

Alta Vista

(Alta Vista Location)

A small local chain. Specializing in ethnic spices and produce, Cedars also has a small kosher section that sells a number of specialty kosher items, including grape juice, Shabbas candles, couscous, cookies, crackers and also everyone’s favourite – Wacky Mac!  This store also carries Montreal Kosher challahs and breads, Amsallem deli and Bothwell cheese.

‍+1-613-422-6526

Farm Boy

https://www.farmboy.ca/stores/

15 locations in Ottawa

Various Locations

Primarily a produce store, with locations all over the city, Farm Boy carries a number of kosher products under their house label such as dips and dressings. Farm Boy also carries a number of local kosher brands like Strawberry Blonde and HFT, as well as producing the legendary Rideau Bakery bread including rye, challah, cinnamon raisin, and more. As well, Farm Boy is starting to sell kosher meat. This is available exclusively at their Trainyards location.

Loblaws College Square

https://loblaws.ca

1980 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 0C6

Nepean

The largest kosher market in Ottawa with a full selection of cholov yisroel dairy, meat, freshly baked bread, frozen foods and canned goods. There are also takeout options like fresh rotisserie chicken and a few other cooked items (OVH certified), along with deli meat and a selection of packaged soups and salads. There is also a small selection of ritual items such as yahrtzeit and havdallah candles. Outside of the kosher market, the rest of the store (this, and other locations) contain many kosher products as well.

+1-613-723-3200

Metro on Greenbank

https://www.greenbankhuntclub.com/profile.cfm?id=98

250 Greenbank Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8X4

Nepean

Includes an aisle of kosher products, as well as a limited refrigerated case with cheese, packaged deli, and a few other items, including baked goods from Montreal Kosher. The rest of the store (this, and other locations) contain many kosher products as well.

Phone: +1-613-828-9321

Orleans Metro

https://www.metro.ca/en/find-a-grocery/280

6509 Jeanne D'Arc Boulevard, Orléans, ON K1C 2J1

Convent Glen

Includes an aisle of kosher products, including baked goods from Montreal Kosher. The rest of the store (this, and other locations) contain many kosher products as well. This Metro location is an e-commerce location for all of Ottawa.

Phone: +1-613-837-1170

Produce Depot

https://producedepot.ca/

1855 Carling Ave, Ottawa K2A 1E4

Westboro

Almost entirely a produce store, Produce Depot also carries a limited selection of baked goods from Montreal Kosher. Also carries Bothwell cheese, certified under the OU (not Chalav Yisrael).

Phone: +1-613-722-6106

Beer, Wine, and Liquor

King’s Lock Craft Distillery

https://KLcraftdistillery.ca

At King’s Lock, we take pride in being a family-owned and operated distillery nestled in the heart of Eastern Ontario, where we’ve been crafting exceptional spirits with love and care since 2016. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and tradition has made us a cherished part of our community.

As a certified organic and kosher distillery, we adhere to the highest standards, ensuring our products are not only delightful but also premium quality. We source local grains, working closely with our own farm as well as neighbouring farmers to create a truly farm-to-glass experience. Our distillery stands as a testament to the beauty of small-scale, sustainable agriculture, where the land’s bounty is transformed into exceptional spirits.

King’s Lock is more than a distillery; it’s a celebration of family, community, and craftsmanship. With each bottle, we invite you to savor the flavors of our region and share in our commitment to eco-conscious, ethical, and time-honored distillation. Join us on a journey through taste, tradition, and the simple pleasure of knowing exactly where your spirits come from.

Email: Info@klcraftdistillery.ca

Phone: (613) 704-2529

LCBO

https://lcbo.ca

Various

There are LCBO’s all over the city, but the locations with the widest kosher selection are:

  • Rideau and King Edward (downtown)- check the ‘Vintages’ section on the lower level for some higher end choices
  • College Square (west end)
  • Bank and Walkley (close to Alta Vista).

Shillow Beer Co.

https://shillowbeer.com

1458 Cyrville Rd Gloucester, ON K1B 3L9

Gloucester

Supervised by both COR and OVH, Shillow Beer Co. Is owned and operated by Jamie and Ben Shillow. They moved to Ottawa with their daughter in 2017, and in spring 2021 opened the first fully kosher certified microbrewery in Canada. The brewery has a retail shop and an area to sit and enjoy a beer.  Offerings include a variety of beer styles, seltzer, and soda. Order from them online via ShillowBeer.com or stop in for a visit at 1458 Cyrville Rd.

Phone: 647-836-6629

The Beer Store

https://thebeerstore.ca

Various Locations

Various Neighbourhoods

You can also purchase Kosher Beer at the Beer Store.

Check Website for Store-Specific Contact Info

Missing Something?

If there are some favourite items that you can’t find locally, there are Montreal-based Fooderie, a full service kosher market that delivers weekly to Ottawa! Just get your order in by Wednesday at noon and it will be on your doorstep by Thursday!


Ottawa is closely located to the United States border, with a very small town called Ogdensburg, NY just on the other side of that border. There is a Walmart and Price Chopper (grocery store) and some Ottawans make the 45-60 minute trip for food purchases when travel is an option, as there is a wide selection of kosher national and store brand items available.

Ottawa Kosher Foodies

Ottawa is full of kosher-keeping foodies who love to share what they know.
Consider joining Ottawa Kosher Foodies on Facebook and join the conversation! 

Visit the FB Group!

Canadian Hechshers

Please see the image for an overview of Canadian Hechshers. Click the link below for the website containing the Directory of Kosher Certifying Agencies.


crcweb.org/agency_list.php