In 1995, Jérôme Mantel opened The French Baker in Ottawa after having switched careers in Paris and graduating with a diploma in baking. In 1999, Benny’s Bistro was added at the back of the bakery and a second store opened in The Glebe in 2009.
801 Bank St (btwn Third Ave & Fourth Ave) Ottawa ON K1S 3V7 Canada
| Reservations | No |
| Credit Cards | Yes |
| Outdoor Seating | No |
Everything is awesome here; the best croissants in the city . Want to be extra devious? ...the almond croissant already has your name on it.
While the baked good are french in style, they are not french in quality. Been to Paris a few times and the difference in quality is clear.
Get the Almond croissant pastry !
Pastries are baked fresh at their Byward Market location.
Have the croissants . They're the best croissants in Ottawa. Read more
Go to the French Baker and have the best croissants in town . Read more
Some of the best croissants in Ottawa.
Pick up croissants . The best in Ottawa.
Best pain au chocolat !
Kouign-amann is delicious. Glad to find a place in Ottawa that sells these! - Steve Lapointe
There's nothing that I've tried here that's not been delicious. It's homemade, tasty and made fresh every single day. The coffee here is beyond phenomenal. 49th parallel rocks my world! - Minka Singh
The bread is amazing! Try the sourdough. Espresso is great here, and lunch is always satisfying. Take home the peach cardamom jam to go with your bread. - Pamela Lee