Nseya’sAfrican Market
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Rooted in flavour. Open to all.

A neighbourhood African grocery in Orléans, for anyone cooking from memory or discovering something new.

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Our store

A taste of home in Ottawa’s east end.

Nseya’s African Market is a grocery store in Orléans focused on authentic African ingredients and freshly made foods.

Public listings describe a store that stocks ingredients and prepared foods from across the continent, with spices, grains and specialty items that can be hard to find elsewhere in Ottawa, alongside the international pantry staples that round out a weekly shop.

Whether you are cooking a family recipe, feeding a crowd, or trying a new dish for the first time, you are welcome to ask questions and take your time.

What matters here

Three things we care about.

Simple promises any good neighbourhood grocer should keep.

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Real ingredients

The spices, grains and specialty items that make a dish taste the way it should.

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Made fresh

Freshly made, ready-to-eat dishes for the nights you would rather not cook.

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Just ask

Looking for something specific? Ask by name. If it is not on the shelf, the team can tell you.

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Say hello

Questions? Talk to Nseya’s.

For product questions, freshly made dishes, delivery or anything else, call the store or send a message from the contact page.

Your contact at the store for this website concept is Cécile Mbaya.

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Bunches of ripe plantains hanging at a market
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Come and see

Open Monday to Saturday.

Get directionsExplore the aisles

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Bring your list. We’ll bring the flavour.

Call ahead, send your shopping list from your phone, or simply drop by. The store is open six days a week.

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