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Little Italy

Our new urban mill, bakery & café does it all. Come and hang at our exciting new spot, in the heart of Little Italy.

address
50 Beech Street
Ottawa, ON K1S 4M8
Between Preston Street and Rochester Street, just a half block from The Prescott.
today
Every day 8am – 4pm
hours
Monday8am – 4pm
Tuesday8am – 4pm
Wednesday8am – 4pm
Thursday8am – 4pm
Friday8am – 4pm
Saturday8am – 4pm
Sunday8am – 4pm

Christmas, December 25, 2026: Closed.

Boxing Day, December 26, 2026: Open noon - 5pm.

New Year's Eve, December 31, 2026: Open Regular Hours.

call
343.588.7457

Get directionsSee the menu

The green Almanac sign on the brick wall outside Little Italy, reading Urban Mill and Baked Goods.

About this location

Little Italy brings our mill, bakery and café together under one roof. Our stone mill sits at the heart of it all, visible from the café and only a few metres from the ovens.

Come for espresso, sourdough, pastries and flour milled fresh on site, plus a curated selection of some of the city’s best pantry items.

Menu

Pastries

Bread

  • Sourdough Stuffing LoafSold out today

    $10.00

    Seasonal sourdough loaf infused with herbs like sage, thyme and rosemary.

    Contains: Wheat

  • Sourdough Dinner Rolls

    $7.00

    Soft and fluffy sourdough rolls perfect for dinner sides (pack of 6).

    Contains: Wheat, Dairy

Pastry

  • Maple Pecan Butter Tarts

    $4.50

    Classic Canadian butter tarts with a rich maple flavor and crunchy pecans.

    Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Tree Nuts (Pecans)

  • Morning Bun

    $4.00

    Flaky laminated pastry rolled with cinnamon sugar and orange zest.

    Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs

  • Pumpkin Muffins

    $5.00

    Moist autumn muffins spiced with pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg.

    Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs

  • Rye Brownie

    $4.50

    Fudgy dense brownie made with rye flour for a unique depth of flavor.

    Contains: Wheat, Rye, Dairy, Eggs

Snacks

  • Granola Bar

    $3.50

    Chewy and wholesome granola bar made with oats

    Contains: Oats, Tree Nuts, Peanuts

Cookies

  • Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookie

    $3.50

    Classic chewy cookie with rich chocolate chips and toasted pecans.

    Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Tree Nuts (Pecans)

  • Dark Chocolate Rye Espresso Cookies

    $5.00

    Deep rich cookie made with rye flour, dark chocolate, and a shot of espresso.

    Contains: Wheat, Rye, Dairy, Eggs

  • Ginger Molasses Cookies

    $3.00

    Soft and chewy cookie with warm spices and a crackled sugar top.

    Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs

  • Oatmeal Cookie

    $3.00

    Traditional comforting oatmeal cookie with a touch of cinnamon.

    Contains: Wheat, Oats, Dairy, Eggs

Whole Pies

  • Pumpkin Pie

    $24.00

    Classic seasonal pumpkin pie with a flaky crust and perfectly spiced filling.

    Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs

Lunch

Bread

  • Rustic Rye Seed Loaf

    $9.00

    Hearty rye loaf packed with a mix of toasted seeds.

    Contains: Wheat, Rye, Sesame

Coffee

Espresso Drinks

  • Cafe Latte

    $5.00

    Smooth espresso balanced with silky steamed milk and a light layer of foam.

    Contains: Dairy

  • Cortado

    $6.00

    A balanced blend of rich espresso and silky steamed milk in equal parts.

    Contains: Dairy

  • Espresso

    $3.00

    A concentrated shot of rich, bold coffee topped with a velvety layer of crema.

The menu changes with the seasons and with what’s good that day. Many pastries sell out early, so come by in the morning for the best selection.

Our fresh-milled flour is on the shelf at Little Italy. Ask what we’re milling this week.

Shop flour

Photos

Skip past photos
  • People working and talking at a long shared table in the café, under tall industrial windows.
  • The Almanac sign outside the Little Italy bakery.
  • Hands tearing open a laminated pastry.
  • A baker scooping fresh flour into Almanac paper bags.
  • A hand holding a laminated raisin swirl pastry against a striped wall.
  • A baker setting shaped loaves into floured cane bannetons.

Getting here

Map of 50 Beech Street, Ottawa. Opens Google Maps.
Street parking
Metered spots on Beech Street. Two-hour maximum, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 7:30pm and Saturday 10am to 7:30pm. Free on Sundays and statutory holidays.
Lot parking
The Preston and Beech lot at 75 Beech Street is a one-minute walk away.
Tip
Street spots fill fast at busy times, but there are plenty on the side streets.

Good to know

Where can I park?

Metered street parking on Beech Street, or the Preston and Beech lot at 75 Beech Street, a one-minute walk away. Street parking is free on Sundays and statutory holidays.

Is there seating?

Yes. Indoor café seating, and a patio in season.

Can I buy your flour here?

Yes. The mill is in this building, so the full range is milled on site and on the shelf.

When should I come for the best selection?

Early. Many of our pastries sell out quickly.

Do you take large orders?

Yes, with at least 48 hours’ notice. Use the special orders form, call or email.

Is the café accessible?

Ours is an old building! Our seating area is accessible through our roll-up garage doors, but our café bar and washrooms are up a set of stairs.

How can I pay?

Debit, credit or cash.

Workshops at Little Italy

Sourdough Sesh

with Gabrielle Prud’homme

Little Italy

Feel the flour power within you and join us for a sweet & sour breadmaking workshop.

$95.004 spots left

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Laminate Like You Mean It

with Gabrielle Prud’homme

Little Italy

Butter, dough, patience. Three hours on croissants and the folds that make them.

$120.008 spots left

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