A little about this place
About TrueCrust
TrueCrust is a family-owned halal café at 1160 Beaverwood Road in Manotick that bakes Mediterranean-style pies in a wood-fired oven on naturally leavened dough made daily. The menu runs from za'atar, cheese, meat and spinach pies to shawarma, donair, Philly steak and breakfast pies, plus sweet pies such as Nutella and Biscoff, homemade baklava, fresh orange juice and specialty coffee. The small, open dining room looks onto the oven, and it opened in spring 2026.
Signature dishes
- Cheese Pie
- Meat & Cheese Pie
- Meat Pie
- Spinach Pie
- Zaatar Pie
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.8 / 5236 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
219 219 - 4 stars
6 6 - 3 stars
4 4 - 2 stars
3 3 - 1 star
4 4
What people enjoy
- Fresh wood-fired pies on a crisp, chewy crust, with standout shawarma and za'atar options.
- Warm, welcoming owner and staff.
- A cozy, clean dining room with a view of the wood-fired oven.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is TrueCrust known for?
TrueCrust's listed signature dishes include Cheese Pie, Meat & Cheese Pie, Meat Pie, Spinach Pie.
Where is TrueCrust located?
TrueCrust is at 1160 Beaverwood Road, Ottawa. The listed neighbourhood is Manotick. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for TrueCrust?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
