J’aime means love in French, and that love is carried through every aspect of the bakery – love for the team, customers, community and our craft. J’aime does not just serve pastries, we serve pastries made with love.

J’aime was founded in 2017 by Bastien Ornano, as a fulfillment of his lifelong passion for baking and dream of becoming an ambassador for French food and culture abroad. After attending one of France’s most prestigious pastry programs at LENÔTRE Culinary Arts School, Bastien carefully crafted J’aime’s menu to reflect quintessential French and nostalgic family recipes. Today, J’aime’s menu offers Philadelphians an opportunity to experience both traditional and nostalgic French foods.

In 2026, Bastien passed the torch to Alexander and Anna Uman to carry on his legacy. After spending time living in Austria, the home of the croissant, they became passionate about cafe culture and viennoiserie. Cafe culture focuses on cozy and chic spaces where all are welcome to slow down, share ideas, drink coffee and have a sweet treat. 

Hailing from a long line of bakers, Alexander brings a familiar love for the craft of baking and small business ownership. Meanwhile, Anna combines her time spent in Paris completing traditional French pastry training with a passion for specialized regional desserts. This passion stems from the stories regional desserts often tell us about other cultures, people and history. 

Together, Alexander and Anna invite you to experience authentic French bites, a little glimpse of cafe culture and to, hopefully, build your own stories and traditions around one of J’aime’s many desserts.