Al-Oumara Meat Shop Bakery & Grill

Excellent neighborhood butcher and shawarma shop. I’ve frequented this place since it opened a few years ago, and the quality of both the food and the service has been consistently fantastic. There is an impressive variety of halal meat for a mid-​small sized shop, as well as breads, teas, shisha charcoal, and fresh shawarma hot off the rotisserie. Something for everyone. In a city with a shawarma place on pretty much every block and strip mall, there are only a few which clearly rest a cut above the standard in terms of quality. This is one of them. It’s out of the way in terms of location, being in a small mall in the suburbs, but if you find yourself in South Keys with an appetite that you wish to satisfy on a budget, look no further.

The cleanest butcher shop I’ve been in Ottawa. I love their packed ready to grill meat. I’ve tried nearly everything and I’m always satisfied with the meat I buy. I told all my family and friends about this place.
There’s also a small section for take out or eating in. This section includes grilled kebobs, shish tawook, chicken, shawarma, and pies as well.
Don’t forget to pick up a small container of garlic! It tastes really good!

Over the past two years I’ve been introduced to Lebanese and Italian cuisine thanks to my boyfriend’s families. The best of both worlds I say!
Al-​Oumara just opened a year ago (I believe) and since then, they’ve grown from a 2 – 3 person team to more than 7 people. Although Lebanese food was introduced years ago with the Shwarma food chains, Al-​Oumara provides customers with a Schwarma take-​out counter, but with more delicious options and platters.
A mini grocery store, customers can buy freshly butchered meat, freshly made pre-​packed or bulk salads and spreads, desserts, and I’ve even become acquainted to their beverages including Bonjus that comes in a triangular juice box and Kazouza a sparkling juice drink.
I’ll never forget the couple of times when they gave me a free dessert on the house or when they gave me pita bread from their bakery because they were sold out on their shelves. A family owned and run business that makes you feel like you’re part of the family.