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Yay! I dont have to drive to El Cajon knowing this is right here! The place has a wide selection of baklava and pistachio yummies even Turkish delights They also have Dubai chocolate Service is always great and the place has seating if you wanna snack and chat read more

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Michelle M.

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A hidden middle eastern/ Turkish bakery in spring valley? I've lived here for a while and didn't know this place was in the plaza where wienerschnitzel is. So excited because now I can get my favorite baklavas, Turkish coffee and sweets cravings when I want! I can't wait to go here again and try the coffee. This place is such a hidden gem. With amazing staff, they let you try a piece so you know what you're getting. There is also plenty of parking and they take tap and Apple Pay. read more

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Michelle F.

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Came here on a whim and the ladies behind the counter were so sweet and helpful. They even provided me and my son a couple free samples, which were delicious! They have a huge variety of offerings and everything we bought was great. It was pretty affordable too! read more

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What a gem of a bakery. Every item is truly delectable and I felt like I couldn't eat everything I got fast enough. I love that most of the dessert options come with pistachio. But they offer a wide variety of different sweets options. My best friend and I both got a small box each and paid around $15-$20 and it was worth every cent. A younger gal helped us out and presented her a couple favorites of hers for us to take home and none of them disappointed. This bakery is now going to added as a favorite of mine. Its a little out of the way for where I live but I wouldn't mind making the trip. read more

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Angelica N.

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While waiting for my order at ZAD next door, I decided to check this place out and the experience started off perfectly. A woman immediately offered me a sample of a "lady arm" (not what it sounds like, lol). One bite and I was hooked. It pretty much convinced me to grab a box on the spot. I wanted to go big and order everything, but since I'm heading to Hawaii next week, I settled for a small box of mixed goodies instead. Every single piece I tried was amazing. I loved how pistachios were used in so many different ways, yet each dessert had its own unique flavor and texture. Such a great spot for anyone with a sweet tooth! read more

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Ellie N.

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My friend took me here because she loves Nutella. We tried a few goodies, and I was really impressed with the selection. It was hard not to order everything! The store was clean, and we were immediately greeted by the staff, who were honest and helpful in explaining the different types of baklava and other treats. I'll definitely be coming back when I'm in the area for a sweet treat. read more

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Amy U.

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Amazing sweets + amazing customer service by Riva :) she greeted me as soon as I walked into the door and offered me a sample to enjoy while I waited for her to ring up the person before me and answered all my questions I had about different sweets. She recommended the milk soaked baklava (SO GOOD!!) and it may be my new favorite along with znood el sit (lady arms is what she also called them). Definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a delicious sweet treat. I will be coming back very soon! :) read more

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Angela D.

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Each time we are at a restaurant in the same strip mall, we end up here. They have lovely treats! I love baklava and they have a great assortment of baklava as well as other treats to try. It is all fresh and nice and crispy. I love pistachio baklava the most and they have plenty of options. We always end up with at least a pound to go and eat it over a few days. The staff are always pleasant and will answer any questions you have. I would highly recommend! read more

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Puja K.

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Extremely friendly service and the sweets are so delicious! They give free samples in generous portions as well

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Jessica A.

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Amazingly delicious! I bought 2 full trays of assorted Baklava and everyone at my party was obsessed! They were very helpful when picking out everything- will be returning very soon! read more

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Andrea L.

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Love all their pastries! Friendly staff, helpful with their recommendations but to be honest everything is delish!!!! Beautifully displayed and tasty! read more

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Shaina D.

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Went to pick up some dessert on a Saturday afternoon and had such great service! First on the phone we spoke with Aflen and she was so sweet and assisted us with our phone order. During pick up, which was quite busy, we were helped by Zahra and she was so sweet and helpful as well! She nicely packed up our lady finger dessert and mixed Kunafa so it was ready for our potluck. All the desserts were delicious and my family all loved them! Can't wait to come back for more! read more

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Sarah T.

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Oh my goodness-my SIL and I found our new favorite sweet treat place!! The price per pound was really reasonable for the quality of ingredients! My SIL had never tried baklava before and the young ladies were kind, informative, patience and gave us a sample!! Cannot wait to be back in SD to have more read more

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Allison H.

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One of my good friends introduced me to znood el sit a while back and so I decided to try Alhamdani sweets! They didn't disappoint and their znood el sit was as good as I remember it being the first time I tried the dessert! It's a very niche dessert but I am so happy I was able to find it here :) read more

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Didi A.

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Delicious coffee Best dessert I tried is definately Znod il sit and halawat Jizar (carrot) Service excellent Ambience is nice and clean read more

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Alexandra S.

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So happy I found this place! I had been craving knafeh-- so delicious!! I brought some for my dad and uncles to enjoy and they absolutely loved it. The women behind the counter are kind too and willing to give suggestions. read more

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Best place in the west coast for middle eastern desserts! They have the best Warbat (similar to baklava but with a delicious cream cheese/custard filling). It's very rare to find this dessert, they make it fresh everyday. Basbusa is amazing too! I'd highly recommend it! The people are very friendly :) Thank you for your wonderful service! read more

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Muhamad K.

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The desserts are very delicious, fresh and everything is beautiful. I gave one star because the attitude of the workers are unacceptable. I ordered a large plate and I wanted to take my time with the right choice, but the worker kept giving me discomfort as if she was telling me, oh shit, just hurry up, sorry, but if you don't want to work, just don't work, you are not forced, the manager must look carefully for the workers working there read more

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Phuong H.

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All their desserts are delicious! Everything is pistachio infused so you can't go wrong. Super rich desserts. read more

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Amy L.

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We accidentally discovered this place because we really wanted to try more knefeh dessert at different places. Turned out there are soo many variations of this middle eastern dessert. At Alhamdani, they call it kunafa. It was pretty good, but we actually found out about other desserts that are even tastier. We fell in love with the lady fingers dessert. Every time we went, they'd treat us one of lady fingers and they were warm, crispy and creamy. It became our favorite at this desert place. Last time, we ended up taking home with lots of lady fingers - simply because one just wasn't enough. LOL. We also loved many of other desserts that are similar to baklava. This dessert place is definitely a hidden gem and we always have so much fun driving 30 mins there and bringing home so many different desserts . Btw, their prices are reasonable, compared to some other fancy Middle Eastern dessert places somewhere else. Highly recommended! read more

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Paola G.

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My favorite place to get baklava in town. Everything is so good here. They have a wide selection of different sweets and the staff have always been very helpful in answering questions about anything here. read more

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James V.

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Woah! An unexpected, wonderful find. After an epic lunch next door, we stumbled into Alhamdani Sweets. It was epic as well! A beautiful chandelier and marble countertop accompanied the endless cases of sweets. Huge shoutout to the employee for her generosity and patience in recommending treats + providing samples. We adored everything we tried--so many types of baklava and other amazing treats! What an indulgent delight. read more

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Natalie T.

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Amazing desserts, amazing service, very kind staff, will definitely be back!! The place is very very clean!! read more

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Liz Y.

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I came for Turkish delights for my son. They had a great variety to choose from. You pay by the pound. She offered me a sample of znoud el sit because they were freshly made. I bought 5 more pieces, so good! The store itself is clean and organized. Parking is easy. Will be back! read more

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Lala H.

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Hands down, best baklava and selection of Persian desserts in town!!! Seriously! We live in Kearny Mesa and have no qualms about driving to Spring Valley when a craving hits! Be forewarned, you pay by the pound and it all adds up quick...but well worth every cent! read more

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Liza A.

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This has to be my favourite sweet store. Kindest customer service and staff. The young girls working there are doing an amazing job and are really helpful. The sweets are amazing especially the snood! read more

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Meghan S.

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Incredible desserts! My family and I tried the Baklava mix tray and were wowed by how amazing it was- I brought it to a party and literally everyone there was raving about it! I can't wait to try more items! Great desserts and great people!! read more

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James B.

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I've been going here for a while... they have the best baklava you can find. It's made Fresh daily and even while you're in there you will see them making it. The staff is cool and they stay open pretty late. read more

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Noor A.

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Their sweet is fresh and my friend told me about Kahi was really good Their Znoud ,Zilqbia and baklava very good They have couple table mainly people take out Customer service is amazing she always give sample of Znoud and try to accommodate for customers request Feel home environment read more

Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert - Only kahi from them bake it at home اشتري منه كاهي والكيمر عليه - Bakeries Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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Fred C.

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I had the craving for baklava and let me tell you, this place knocked it out of the park it was so good. So many different kinds of was pretty overwhelming. You pay by the pound, and it can get out of hand quickly, lol. Very well lit, very clean, it looked like an old school candy shop! read more

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Kevin M.

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Incredible deserts and even better service. Zahara was super awesome and she was so helpful will be coming back here a lot!

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Eva G.

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This middle eastern dessert shop has delicious treats!!! Came back for more deliciousness! Bought the "ladies arm" dessert and baklava. It was all good. I recommend this place if you are craving or need desserts! read more

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Sharquay N.

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Owners are sooo friendly. Nice clean friendly enviroment. All are baked fresh. I LOVE KNAFEH and Baklava. Sooo glad they had knafeh. Boyfriend got baklava. We went in for 2 items. Left with 6. Support local businesses!!!! read more

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Zaza A.

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I really don't recommend anyone go to that place, it's the worst sweet that I ever tasted and had in my life, I sent my son to get some baklava and other mixed sweets, he drove like around 40 miles away from my home and when he got home and I grabbed one of the baklava it's the shape only of baklava but the taste was so bad, it was chewy like you eating bread and I my wife grab one of the Burma filled with pistachio and once she took a bite, she threw it in the trash, I called the store complaining about my order and ask for return and get my money back, the manager ask me to bring the order back to the store and ge store credit and no refund besides she was very rude and disrespectful and hung up on me. I do not recommend this place for anyone because the customer service, the quality of the sweets they have and their attitude. I would rate that place zero star read more

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David R.

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Gotta try this place. Wow!!! So fresh and delicious! Walked in and everything was fresh out the oven. read more

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Paylyn A.

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Would definitely recommend this place! All the pastries were fresh and delicious. Also they had so many options to choose from. We will be back if we're ever in Oceanside. read more

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Christos K.

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Recently remodeled, nicer and always clean Alhamdani sweets is always a great place for desserts. The service has always been very friendly and attentive. Now there is more space for someone that wants to try the desserts there and not just to take out. Highly recommend them. read more

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Samir E.

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Good staff and good welcoming but sweets are not good to hard to bite them out also the sweets made with syrup we're old hard and dry inside that's why its not good to my standards Since I worked in a pastry shop for 2 years so I don't recommend this place to anyone read more

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Somali B.

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Such yummmmyyyyy desserts you have to stop by and try when you can! They're soooo nice and patient I will definitely be going everyday!

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Juan F.

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We've been regulars here since we stumbled on this place a few years ago. Recently remodeled, the desserts continue to be amazing. While I can't name anything I get there, I just point at what looks good and it's always amazing. Last week we had dinner next door - also a treat - and the young lady behind the register gave us a fresh sample of something we hadn't tried before. Amazing ! We bought a box. You can't miss with anything they make here. A great treat anytime. read more

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3515 Sweetwater Springs Blvd
Spring Valley, CA 91978
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(619) 303-8687
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https://al-hamdanisweets.com

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What time does Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert open?

Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert close?

Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert take credit cards?

Yes, Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert allow dogs?

Yes, Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert have bike parking?

No, Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert does not have bike parking.

Does Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert have parking?

Yes, Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Is Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert wheelchair accessible?

No, Alhamdani Sweets and Dessert is not wheelchair accessible.

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The Hamdani sweets brings to you the authentic Middle Eastern & Turkish Baklava, premium quality walnut, pistachio and dough. If you are craving for the taste of Turkish and Middle East desserts, Hamdani Sweets is the place to order.

Meet the Business Owner: Nael N.

I am Neal, the owner of Alhamadani Sweets bakery. I started the business to present to people the real taste of Mediterranean sweets that we all love so the people can try and enjoy it.

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So good! We've gone to Split after learning about them from Loving Hut in Mira Mesa. Their vegan…read morecheesecake is a must-try!

Love me an all vegan bakery! Like most if not every place, there are goods better than others, but…read morethe ones that are good ... they're on my list of fav pastries of ALL TIME. Any of the cheese danishes (they have seasonal ones which are fun surprises), 1000000/10, the breakfast cookie 1000000/10, and the pan de muerto is to die for , with the light orange flavor. Some other good pastries are the conchas (I'm not a big fan of conchas but these ones are ) They don't have a store front anymore, but you can order online on their site, if you order before noon, you can pick them up next day

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Adnan F.

382

315

1164

5 years ago

I was reffered by a friend to this sweet location in spring valley and was amazed from all the sweets. Amazing customer service as soon as I entered I forgot my face mask and the lady was so polite to provide one for me . They have a lot of different Arabic sweets and will definitely recommend this location. They were so nice to even let me try before buying the sweet which was excellent. I definitely had to support this business and all all their sweets were definitely fresh . My favorite was the lady sweet I think that's what it was called the first option when you enter on your right side . They were limiting the capacity of how many people could enter and were following the covid 19 procedures. They will make you feel welcomed and worth the shot for some Arabic sweets. read more

Anthony Y.

0

3

0

2 years ago

I had the absolute worst experience at this baklava shop. The moment I walked in, I was hit with a disgusting smell that I can only describe as a mix of old grease and stale air. The sweets themselves? Absolutely terrible. The baklava tasted horrible dry, tasteless, and way too old, as if it had been sitting in a fridge for weeks. It was so bad I couldn't finish a single piece. To make matters worse, the workers weren't even wearing gloves while handling the pastries, which is just unsanitary. And there were flies in the shop can you imagine? I noticed the cakes were sprayed with water to try and make them look fresh, but it was obvious it was just a desperate attempt to salvage them. This place is horrible and a lot better shops around!. read more

Sinan G.

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9

11

7 years ago

This is by far the worst place to buy sweets from, very bad customer service and bunch of thieves they overcharge, and they cheat you on the scale, Please ask for the receipt, when we asked for our receipt it was $20 different from what they charged us. read more

Ala S.

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61

5

5 years ago

They can't handle their customer! They can't take a phone order right! They mix their orders with other customers! Disrespectful business owner. Go else where otherwise you will get the wrong order with attitude! read more

Emad A.

4

119

328

5 years ago

Very unprofessional business and they don't know they're doing. Ordered kenafeh and they gave me the wrong one when I went back to exchange it they took my order and kicked me out of the shop. read more

Zack F.

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323

8 years ago

I want to say this place has. great dessert very outstanding customer service very clean thank you guys very much again highly recommend this place for good desserts read more

mohamad a.

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5

1

5 years ago

First of all it's really expensive their sweet is really cold and old and very dry wouldn't come here ever again

Mariam Y.

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29

8

4 years ago

I love this place Sweet staff and delicious sweets. Always my number one place to get my desserts.

Brenda J.

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10

136

8 years ago

Very friendly family... the sweets here are to die for. Everything taste so fresh and warm .

behnaz v.

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6

0

1 year ago

Great baklava . Not too sweet. Full of nuts . Very clean environment. Great customer service

kim b.

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1

4 years ago

The backlawa here is great. All their sweets are pretty good but the best is the backlawa. read more

Jawdat A.

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5

0

7 years ago

absolutely the worst and not even authentic sweets; very disappointed

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After finishing dinner, I decided to check out a dessert spot just down the street, and I'm so glad…read moreI did! I was absolutely blown away by the desserts here. I tried the Baklava Cheesecake, and wow--it was one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. The combination of creamy cheesecake and the rich, sweet flavors of baklava was incredible. My taste buds were in heaven! I also picked up some mini baklava pieces, and they were just as delicious--fresh, flaky, and packed with flavor. To top it all off, I ordered a caramel latte, and it was amazing. The coffee was smooth, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the desserts. The customer service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. If you're in the neighborhood, do yourself a favor and stop by. You definitely won't be disappointed. I'll absolutely be coming back!

loved this place. It had such a modern & warm interior!! Baklava is $25/lb and Turkish delight is…read more$18/lb. Kinda $$ and the desserts are extremely sweet, but so well done. Loved how fresh, buttery, and flakey everything was. I also really enjoyed the chew and flavor of the lokum -- they were rosewater flavored! Would be a perf place to study at. Will definitely come back again!

Sarah's Bakery

3.8

(29 reviews)

There were many different options that everything I got was delicious and fresh. The woman working…read morethere brought out guava and cream cheese strudels after I had paid and now I know the first thing that I'm going to grab when I go back I can't wait to return. The service was excellent. The shop was well kept and lovely.

The bread bakery was small but efficient with their space to display fresh traditional "pan dulce"…read moreand other baked items. The place has trays and tongs to grab baked goods. Once you're done, you pay for the items. I got about a dozen variety items from the shelves and we tried many of their baked goods. Many items were good such as a gingerbread type flat cookie with sugar. It was very crunchy n satisfying. We a couple items were simply ok like a stuffed turnover type triangle with a sweet frosting inside. The frosting inside tasted like Betty Crocker frosting from the shelves of Food For Less. We took a bite and stopped eating it. The palmier buns are well made and delicious. The staff was not talkative and I sort of felt like I was bothering them. It was not crowded in the store so I doubt it was due to being busy. This place has some good qualities, but I've been to other panaderias in Mid-City and in Logan Heights. This once is just ok.

City Sweets

3.6

(24 reviews)

I ordered my desserts to go, and they were so good that I completely forgot to take pictures!…read more If you're craving authentic Middle Eastern desserts, City Sweets in El Cajon is a must-visit. The customer service was excellent--they even let me sample the semolina cake before I bought it since I had never tried it before. The kunafa, semolina cake, and baklava were all absolutely delicious. Everything was perfectly balanced--not overly sweet--so you can really enjoy the rich flavors without feeling overwhelmed by sugar. One of the best parts is that you can buy the desserts by the pound, and the prices are very affordable compared to other sweet shops in the area.

Total very overpriced with rude, arrogant owner. We got 6…read moremini pasties and coke And asked how much it was before Buying..Guy says $19 and I said I Can't afford that put most. Of it Back...Rude guy says I already charged your credit card before telling me the price I asked about Before he overcharged me Pastry was good but maybe$7 tops And he says go by weigh..Total Scam I couldn't see scale or told Price before as asked Basic manners is a must! A senior Asked the price and guy made us Spend what we don't have Good bake goods for wealthy folks

Royal Sweets

3.9

(20 reviews)

I ordered dessert and two birthday cakes for my twin daughters and paid in full in advance, with a…read morereceipt confirming everything. The order was supposed to be ready for pickup at 2 PM on Sunday. I sent my mom to pick everything up and bring it to the party. When she arrived, they told her there were no cakes and no record of my order. Two cashiers started blaming each other--each one claiming they didn't take the order. My mom FaceTimed me while I was at the party with guests already arriving (this was around 4 PM, well past the pickup time). I spoke to the cashier who originally took my order--she remembered me--but then claimed they had misplaced the order and there were no cakes. They told us to come back in an hour so they could remake everything. I asked for at least the desserts since the party was already set up and we were only missing the dessert table and cake. Instead, they made my mom wait another 30 minutes just to get the desserts--and even then, the order was incorrect. I had ordered 10 cups of kishkish, but they only gave 8. When I called to ask, they initially insisted they gave 10. I had to FaceTime them to show proof because they were accusing me of lying. Then they changed their story and said they gave 8 larger cups instead. My husband returned an hour later to pick up the cakes while guests were waiting--very embarrassing. The cakes we finally received had different fillings than what I originally ordered, but at that point we had no choice. Throughout this entire experience, the staff was rude and dismissive. Not once did anyone apologize or take responsibility. They made it seem like the mistake was ours. I would strongly advise against ordering from here for any special occasion. This was extremely disappointing and stressful.

Very disappointed in the customer service that I received today it was terrible, rude and…read moredisrespectful. There was only one person in front of me when I walked into the store and the lady behind the counter after she got done ringing him up a few people walked in and basically cut the line and she didn't even acknowledge me and she continued to ring people up after the second person she helped. I finally decided to go up to her so that hopefully she'd acknowledge me that I've been waiting patiently I asked a question and then told her I was ready and knew what I wanted. I proceeded to walk to the item and she did not follow me. She continued to ring people up and have me stand there two more people after me and the third person which is now five total told her that he would be happy to wait because he knew I was ahead of him and acknowledged that what she was doing was rude and disrespectful. She shook her head no and said that it was OK and continue to ring him up at that point I walked out outraged and upset of how rude this lady was. I was a big fan of this place, but I will no longer ever come back here again as long as she's working there and I will never recommend anyone to come here either. If you see this lady just keep driving and go somewhere else you don't deserve to be disrespected when you're a paying customer.

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4.5

(35 reviews)

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4.0

(49 reviews)

First time at a long standing Mexican panaderia near the trolley station and it's exactly what you…read moreexpect. A quick grab and pay bakery with fresh pastries, cookies, and bread made every morning and by the hour. I came on a Thursday morning around 7am and it wasn't very busy but 1-2 people stopped in every few minutes while I was looking around. My favorites were the bolillo bread, chocolate concha, and donuts. The plain pastries were best with fresh coffee. I would come back again and try other things in the future but coming in the morning when everything is more fresh is recommended.

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4.5

(18 reviews)

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One of the best local bakeries with fresh goods overflowing the carts and shelves on any given day…read more Try their empanadas! Shared a bag of a dozen goodies for a workshop and everyone loved them!

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4.3

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