Al-Mokhtar Food Centre

Al-Mokhtar Food Centre is a family-owned Middle Eastern market, kitchen, and bakery located in Ottawa. Established in the 1970s, it serves as a local destination for a wide range of everyday essentials and ethnic grocery items. The centre is recognized for offering fresh halal meats and produce, alongside a variety of specialty foods and prepared dishes. The market section of Al-Mokhtar provides premium hand-cut halal meats, delivered fresh daily, as well as farm-fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits. The grocery selection includes a variety of Arabic and Lebanese staples such as tahini, spices, pickles, and olive oil. Beyond groceries, Al-Mokhtar Food Centre features a kitchen and bakery offering hot prepared foods, including popular items like shawarma and falafel. The bakery produces fresh pita, manakish, and kaak, while the sweets section boasts traditional Middle Eastern pastries such as baklava, kunafa, maamoul, and Turkish delight.