Maison Skalli, the family-run French Moroccan bakery that built a loyal following in Dublin, is heading for the Short North. The shop says it will bring its laminated croissants, Moroccan teas and brunch plates to a High Street storefront, giving downtown and Short North crowds easier access to the from-scratch pastries and hearty breakfast dishes that made the original a neighborhood favorite.
As reported by The Columbus Dispatch, the owners announced the Short North move this week and shared details on their social channels. That update followed earlier hints, including new signage and a social media reel indicating the bakery was taking over a former ice-cream shop space on High Street.
What to expect from the menu
Maison Skalli blends classic French pastry technique with Moroccan flavors: pistachio and knafeh croissants, savory breakfast plates and kettles of mint tea poured alongside espresso drinks. Local reporting and reviews of the original Dublin outpost highlight items such as an individual egg tagine served with mint tea and a rotating lineup of flavored croissants. According to Columbus Monthly, the bakery’s pastry case is a major draw for regulars.
Where and a rough timeline
Local coverage notes the new Short North spot sits on High Street in the neighborhood’s main retail strip. Columbus Underground reports that the move onto High Street comes after a brief, short-lived attempt at a different second location last year. Owner Chouaib Esskalli told Columbus Underground he was aiming for a spring opening if the build-out stayed on track, and that the Dublin shop remains the flagship for now.
Short North context
The Short North has been buzzing with new breakfast, coffee and quick-serve concepts, and recent local business listings and neighborhood guides show several fresh arrivals along High Street. Community listings and local food sites that first spotted the storefront change say Maison Skalli’s debut will add another morning-to-evening bakery option for Short North visitors and nearby workers. For the latest word on soft openings and exact hours, the bakery’s social channels and Short North business pages are expected to carry the most current updates.
