Ottawa Foodies

Clearly St Honaire is the catholic saint of chinese buns. How did I miss this place? I've been through various vendors no longer around, happy buns, china town bakery, the bakery that used to be where the New pho bo LA is now ... and now St Honaire. I had the bbq pork, pork with fermented veg, and curry buns. All really good. Lots of filling, the beef curry bun one of the best I've had. I guess they've been there for a while - I hope they stick around. T&T has nothing on these guys (or the others no longer with us).

we love this bakery and go often. the coconut twist is wonderful and when the bring out a fresh batch, be sure to buy a few. definitely my favourite donut/sweet bun in the city.

my husband really likes the bbq pork buns. i do not like the vegetable buns, seems to be from a bag of mixed frozen veggies (with lima beans). that just means i fill up on the sweet rolls instead.

we have also tried the pound cake and they do fancy birthday cakes. the icing used is very light and fluffy, which is great.

i honestly didn't realize this place wasn't reviewed before. it is our tiny hidden gem. prices are also reasonable.

if you haven't been to a bakery like this before, you grab a set of tongs and a cafeteria tray at the front door. load up your tray with goodies and hand over at the till.

My parents just picked up a fried red bean bun, cocktail bun and pineapple bun for breakfast... so delicious!

Just want to put out a quick PSA - the coconut twist & sugar doughnuts are the bomb. Buy mass quantity and try not to resort to fisticuffs with the other hungry patrons! Blows T&T's buns out of the water (and they're cheaper)! Amazing with coffee. I'm enjoying mine at home.

Warm and tastey ones here.