Brown Loaf Bakery
Bakeries & Desserts

Brown Loaf Bakery

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← Sandy Hill
Takeout

ABOUT

This downtown Sandy Hill bakery specializes in fresh bread, pastries, and coffee in a casual grab-and-go setting. Brown Loaf offers quality baked goods at budget-friendly prices, with sourdough and daily pastries drawing consistent local traffic. The modest space on Elgin Street serves as a reliable neighbourhood spot for breakfast items and takeout coffee.

HOURS

Sunday 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
Monday 7:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 7:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 7:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday (today) 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

🍽️ Service Options
βœ“ Takeout
⭐ Popular For
βœ“ Breakfast
πŸ₯— Offerings
βœ“ Coffee
πŸͺ‘ Dining Options
βœ“ Breakfast
πŸ’³ Payments
βœ“ Credit cards βœ“ Debit cards βœ“ NFC mobile payments
πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking
βœ“ Free street parking βœ“ Paid street parking

REVIEWS

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Julie W
February 15, 2026
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We popped in for some baked goods. Lovely, kind staff. The croissant and pecan butter tarts were fantastic! We would recommend and will be back for more on our next visit . They have sour dough bread that looked great as well.

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Rick J
October 23, 2025
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Very nice local bakery.
The owner is a very sweet person very polite.

The crunch on my fresh bread sandwiched he made for me was incredible.

Very nice simple and clean turkey sandwich.

10/10 really nice little background history on his wall as well.

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Renato Ramos
October 20, 2025
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Got a biscotti from Brown Loaf Bakery on Elgin β€” so good! Perfect crunch, great flavor, and amazing with tea. Super friendly place too. Definitely coming back for more.

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Nina
March 31, 2025
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My favourite small business to support in Ottawa. They have the BEST pecan butter tarts. Also good lemon squares and sourdough bread. Their buttery croissants are (in my opinion) the freshest in Ottawa. Go in the mornings to get them out of the ovenπŸ₯° the owner always greets you with a smile and is so sweet! Ps. Support this business by paying cash or debit! (They also accept credit though!)

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Patrick Ferguson
October 24, 2024
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I stopped by here yesterday to pick up some pastries and had an amazing experience!… This place makes everything from scratch, and it smells fantastic when you walk in! It reminds me of the small town bakery I used to go to as a kid. We had some scones, brownies, butter tarts (with/without raisins) and some chocolate croissants. While everything was fabulous, I have to give an honourable mention to the chocolate croissant. This place is a gem, and has an amazing history. I look forward to returning! Their history on the wall tells about their long journey to where they are now…

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268 Elgin Street
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πŸ₯— Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Vegetarian-friendly
Good vegetarian options on the menu
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
✨ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
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Wheelchair accessible
Accessible entrance, seating, or washroom
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
🍽️ Amenities
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Patio
Has outdoor seating - patio, terrace, or sidewalk
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Live music
Hosts live music or performances regularly
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Full bar
Serves spirits, cocktails, wine, and beer
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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