Duke Fine Foods | European Delicatessen Store - Ottawa, Ontario

Serguei O. (.

Excellent coffee à la italien:)

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This store with many Ukrainian products, which we miss so much, is truly amazing. It’s always clean, beautifully organized, and offers fresh products. You can always find those beloved Ukrainian items here. It’s a place you want to keep coming back to. The staff are always smiling and welcoming. The interior is modern and thoughtfully designed. Highly recommended!

Christina S.

Fantastic experience at Duke Fine Foods! I ordered an in-store-made Kyiv Cake for Christmas and was absolutely in awe! It was beautifully decorated and tasted amazing - my Canadian family was so impressed!
Also, the store has an incredible selection of products you won't find anywhere else. From multiple types of caviar to delicious ready-to-eat Ukrainian dishes, as well as great coffee (not a single coffee shop in Ottawa has raf coffee, my favorite coffee drink), there's something for everyone. The staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful, making my shopping experience absolutely amazing!
Overall, I highly recommend this grocery store to anyone looking for unique and delicious products. I'll definitely be back!

bamy333

An amazing selection of deli meats, cheeses, freshly cut for you OR pre-packaged to go! Also, freshly made and customized deli sandwiches, specialty coffee and dessert to sit and enjoy in store. There is a large portion of meat and cheese in the tasty sandwich (at the reasonable price of $8.95)! Add a cappuccino, latte or gelato from the menu for a satisfying lunch. Made to order sandwiches/coffee are located at the counter at the back of the store. Great selection of packaged teas, condiments, candies and specialty goods which would make a great gift basket for a foodie or to take home to enjoy

SoniaGoldhand

This store is an absolute gem for anyone looking for high-quality European food products! The staff is incredibly kind and friendly, always welcoming you with a smile. Prices are very reasonable, and the products are always fresh and of excellent quality. The cleanliness and organization of the store are remarkable, making shopping here a truly pleasant experience. Most importantly, there are no expired items or overly processed foods. Everything feels natural and authentic. Highly recommend this place for anyone who values great service and fresh, genuine products!

Ray B.

Duke's has changed a lot since opening because they're always growing their services and products.
I finally got a sandwich! One of the better sandwiches in the Ottawa area, with an affordable price of $8.95 each (March 2024). They could use some more topping options, like sun dried tomatoes, banana peppers, artichoke dip, or sauerkraut, but it still has decent toppings. More sauces than Dijon mustard and mayo would be really great, like a spicy mayo, pesto, or pesto mayo. Ultimately, it is quite good and I recommend it.

People seem to love Nocastro's but I was underwhelmed there. Duke's is definitely the better sandwich choice.

I can't give it 5 stars because the best European Deli I've been to is Vincenzo's in Kitchener ON, and it's just a level above.

Vic D.

Duke Fine Foods has a great variety of Eastern European foods. Nice to have a store like this in Ottawa, as it reminds me of the old Budapest Deli in Byward Market, the Eurodeli on Merivale, and the Polish store on Richmond Road, all long gone now. The Duke's specialties are the wide assortment of meats from familiar brands (Sikorski, Piller), and specialty brands (Don José), cheeses, smoked fish (salmon, trout, sturgeon), tons of preserves, jams, sweets, bread (fresh from Montreal), pierogies, specialty diary products, and their homemade desserts which they'll take orders for gluten-free options. Most of the items are Polish origin, but they also have goods from Ukraine to Germany to Hungary. They also have a sandwich and espresso bar, but they weren't making any sandwiches the day I visited, so that will be in a future post.
The staff are knowledgeable, and a good place to practice your Polish. With so much variety in the store, you'll no doubt leave with something extra special.

Irmgard W.

I wish they would monitor expiry dates on their products more closely. I noticed a lot of European Delis selling close to or past
“ Best Before” dates…or covering the date with price stickers…
Just yesterday I picked up a condiment at Duke’s & when I returned home I realized it’s BBF date is Jan 25, 2025…not cool at the premium price they r charging!