Maison Halwa blends a coffee shop’s comfort with a pastry chef’s precision. Founded by Michele Halwaji—whose Lebanese family name translates to “sweet-makers”—this Mile End spot evolved from a home-based business into a creative dessert studio and café. Halwaji made her name with wins on Girl Scout Cookie Championship and an appearance on Baker’s Dozen, but her work speaks loudest on the plate: cardamom-laced matcha cake, za’atar focaccia sandwiches, and event cakes that hit both the flavour and design briefs. The shop leans into small-batch craft and Middle Eastern influence, with an ever-rotating pastry case and a specialty coffee setup that locals swear by. From birthday cakes to cozy weekday lunches, Maison Halwa is a space built on moments worth celebrating—and making sure they taste as good as they look.
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