Walla is currently undergoing renovations. Our retail hours remain the same, but we are serving brunch and lunch on Saturdays only.
| “It takes more than an oven to craft a true artisan bread. It takes time… and passion!” |
Benjamin Manea – baker, proprietor
 Puttanesca sourdough with kalamata olives, capers, olive oil and olive pesto. 1Kg. Ben was born in Romania and raised in Israel. He emigrated to Toronto in 1999 where he met his wife Sharon, moving with her to the Okanagan in 2005. He left a technical career to follow his passion for excellent baking and food, teaching himself artisan bread baking and cooking so he could bring the flavours of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods to his new home in the South Okanagan. Using only the finest natural ingredients, with no chemicals, preservatives or shortenings, Walla Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Bakery and Fine Foods in Penticton, British Columbia now supplies artisan breads and pastries to high-end restaurants and cafes in the South Okanagan. After two successful seasons of introducing its unique breads and fine foods at the Penticton and Naramata outdoor markets, Walla has now opened a full-time artisan bakery/cafe for breakfast, lunch and take-home foods. Walla is open from Tuesday to Saturday for brunch of the best Brioche French Toast you’ve ever tasted, lunches of gourmet focaccia sandwiches, fabulous home-made soups, outstanding desserts, and also a selection of artisan bakery items and prepared foods such as: Rosemary Focaccia buns, artisan bread (see bread schedule below), Bourekas, Quiche, Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Tabbouli, Labneh, Matbouha, Turkish salad, firey hot Zhoug condiment, Baklawa, Alfajores cookies with shortbread and dulce de leche, and Callebaut dark chocolate flourless cakes. You can also call to custom order any of the other products on our list (usual minimum order of 6), or to find out what we’re baking that day. Bring your friends and enjoy….! Walla’s Bread Baking Schedule  Rosewater-Pistachio meringues Tues: Focaccia, Whole Wheat Cranberry Walnut A few loaves are fresh-frozen daily so that you can always pick up your favourite on another day of the week. If you would like to receive our weekly email detailing new products and the baking schedule for that week, please send us an email: wallafoods@shaw.ca (We accept cash, Interac, and cheques.) Walla Foods – Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Artisan Bakery and Cafe. Tel: (250) 770-2001 Hours of operation: |
