Ottawa's best cornbread comes from its only Mexican bakery (opens original article in a new tab)

Ottawa's only Mexican bakery, Chiqui Bakery, is gaining attention for its traditional pastries and cornbread, owned by Jessica Pérez who left her corporate job to pursue baking.

• Ottawa's only Mexican bakery, Chiqui Bakery, is known for its cornbread and traditional Mexican pastries.
• Owner Jessica Pérez transitioned from a corporate job to baking, opening the bakery in 2023.
• The bakery offers a variety of sweet breads and drinks, including conchas, horchata, and chocoflan.