Elina Patisserie
French and European patisserie on Sussex Drive handcrafted by Ukrainian-born pastry chef Elina Olefirenko. Known for Honey Cake, Vanilla Basque Cheesecake, Opera Cake, and macarons in an open-kitchen setting.
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About Elina Patisserie
Elina Patisserie is a French and European pastry shop on Sussex Drive in downtown Ottawa, opened in late 2022 by Ukrainian-born pastry chef Elina Olefirenko. Every item on the counter is handcrafted in-house, with an open kitchen layout that lets visitors watch the pastries being made.
The shop focuses on classical French and European patisserie — the kind of layered cakes, delicate tarts, and fine viennoiserie you'd expect from a traditional European pastry house. Located on Sussex Drive in the heart of the ByWard Market area, Elina Patisserie has become a go-to stop for Ottawa dessert lovers looking for carefully made, sit-down quality pastries to take home or enjoy on the spot.
What to Order
- Honey Cake — A signature multi-layered cake and one of Elina's most recommended items.
- Vanilla Basque Cheesecake — The caramelized Basque-style cheesecake, made with vanilla.
- Sacher-Torte — The classic Viennese chocolate and apricot cake.
- Opera Cake — Traditional French layered cake with coffee, chocolate, and almond.
- Mille-feuille — Classic French "thousand-layer" puff pastry dessert.
- Gateau Basque — A traditional Basque-style cake.
- Éclair — Classic French choux pastry éclairs.
- Macaron — French macarons made in-house.
- Canelé — The small, caramelized Bordeaux specialty.
- Chocolate Almond Croissant — A chocolate and almond twist on the classic croissant.
Visitor Information
- Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11 AM–6 PM, Sunday 11 AM–5 PM. Closed Monday.
- Phone: (613) 808-0995
- Price Range: $$
- Google Rating: 4.7
- Style: French and European patisserie with an open kitchen
Getting There
- Address: 443A Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z4
- Neighbourhood: Downtown, on Sussex Drive in the ByWard Market area
FAQ
Where is Elina Patisserie in Ottawa?
Elina Patisserie is located at 443A Sussex Drive in downtown Ottawa, in the ByWard Market area.
What are Elina Patisserie's hours?
Elina Patisserie is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. The shop is closed on Mondays.
What should I order at Elina Patisserie?
Elina Patisserie is known for its Honey Cake, Vanilla Basque Cheesecake, Sacher-Torte, Opera Cake, Mille-feuille, Gateau Basque, éclairs, macarons, canelé, and chocolate almond croissant — all handcrafted in-house by pastry chef Elina Olefirenko.
Who owns Elina Patisserie?
Elina Patisserie was opened in late 2022 by Ukrainian-born pastry chef Elina Olefirenko, who handcrafts all of the French and European pastries in the shop's open kitchen.
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