Antepli is a fantastic Turkish bakery with the most delicious baklava (and other) pastries I've ever tasted (so fresh!), but if you haven't tried their Turkish Breakfast - which you can really have ANY time of the day - you're really missing out!! Beautifully presented on a porcelain, white, square serving platter is a feast made up of 11 items (see pic of the breakfast posted next to my name): Lightly dressed with fine olive oil, salt & pepper are slices of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and red peppers followed by two types of fresh cheeses, kashar, which is smooth firm and light, and feta, on a bed of fresh, chopped greens. Next are five, white, fluted, ceramic ramekin cups, each holding delectable offerings of a hard boiled egg, black turkish olives, slices of sujouk sausage, kaymak cream (which I was pleasantly surprised to find out was NOT butter - but something even better and boy was it delicious!) and honey (both meant to be spread on the bread). Finally, there are two pieces (but I wanted more! ;-) of su borek (buttered filo dough with a soft cheese baked into the middle), which I dipped liberally in the delicious honey. Oh, almost forgot to mention, this is all served with deliciously refreshing black tea in its own beautifully presented delicate glass. I hope my description does justice to this meal because even though it's a Turkish breakfast, the reality is, it can be enjoyed at ANY time of day (I had it late afternoon) and enjoying such a quality meal for only $12 means it's a bargain that I will certainly be back to have again!! read more

The Baklava is amazing here! Not too sweet and just the right amount of pistachios. My favorite is the classic one.

While on a in NYC trip to brooklyn to get some sheesha charcoal, stopped at this place to get some Kunafeh, we took a piece to stay as a trail piece, and it faired greatly. We end up getting 2 to go with Halawat jibensh (a must try desert). Service was nice, price was good and place was super clean. Highly recommended for Kunafeh read more

Delicious middle eastern miniature pastries! They have 3 or 4 different baklava presentations varying in pistachio and walnut Flavors. Both have a decadent flavor without being too overly sweet (at least not for me) the syrup does give it a luscious plenty sugary honey flavor but I think it's pretty good in small amounts, I would probably wouldn't want to eat a big one because the syrup would be just to over pouring but in small amount it's definitely a debacle treat. I will definitely come back when I'm craving Arab goodies! read more

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I usually don't post anything but I had to when I tasted the baklava from this place. Best baklava I ate in 25 years. I was visiting a customer in Brooklyn as parked the car I smelled the baklava and I could taste it on my tongue. On the way back to the car I could not resist the smell and I walked in antepli baklava and I bought some and truly it is the best I ever ate. read more

Antepli Baklava - I usually don't post anything but I had to when I tasted the baklava from this place. Best baklava I ate in 25 years. - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place has the BEST balava! I always come here to purchase a small plate to keep at home considering I live in Long Island. They're balava are fresh and warm. They remain fresh for about a week. read more

AMAZING, this place is a must. My wife is Turkish and we've had our fair share of meals in different Turkish restaurant all around, this place is my favorite, and she's a tough critic on Turkish cuisine The food (everything on the menu) is what you would be tasting if you find yourself in Turkey absolutely my favorite and first choice when it comes to anything Turkish (even the famous Turkish ice cream you can find here) it's not very fancy but who needs a fancy or well decorated restaurant when you have great food like these guys. I should be sponsored by them now lol I absolutely love this place. 5 stars plus read more

I have been in New York 8 years and I never had that kind amazing , delicious baklava !! read more

Antepli Baklava - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The baklava here is so good! Seriously the best I've ever had. I highly recommend this place. read more

Antepli Baklava - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Omg this place is by far #1 place for baklava And mehmet was so kind giving us free sample to taste. The place to go to eat the best Arabic & Turkish sweets is Antepli in Brooklyn, NY. read more

Antepli Baklava - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Slow staff, doesn't pay attention when a customer walks in the door. Ordered a pastry dish to go asked how to the sugar syrup at home, worker gave wrong instructions so the kunefe tasted like water (what a waste!!!!!!!!!!! spent 20 dollars on a uncooked kunefe to make at home) horrible, don't waste your time and money with horrible service!!!! read more

One of the best baklava's in Brooklyn , and the guy on the front counter at nights is so generous with the quantity of baklavas you pay for , even let you try some of them for free if you buying a good quantity :) love it read more

One word: WOW. Antepli is one of the best kunafe and dessert places on the East Coast. I went to both their locations in Patterson and Bay Ridge and was really impressed by the quality and lovely environment. I tried their ice cream, a special kind made with fresh cream and pistachios which I hadn't had since I left Syria, and it tasted so similar to the one we used to eat back home. This place brought back so many beautiful memories of happy times back in Syria and I was really grateful to have been able to relive them. Levantine desserts are so delicate and specific; every ingredient matters and Antepli uses all the right ones. I also tried their halawet el jibn which is excellent, and the only word of advice I have for the owners is that rose water in Halawet el jibn needs to be a little more obvious, it could also be added to the syrup. Will be back!! read more

It was a cold winter morning, I walked inside to kill some time until my doctors appt. The man behind the counter was so nice and welcoming. I ordered a kazandibi which is like a custard. There wasn't any hot water ready yet for tea. The man was so kind and offered me some Turkish tea that he was making for his co-workers in the back. I didn't want to bother them . Sure enough, he brought me a piping hot tulip shaped glass of tea. It was an excellent reminder of how important hospitality is in the Turkish and middle eastern community. This place is not just a store that offers delicious desserts but a piece of humanity in an often cold hearted world. read more

Hands down best baklava in NYC! Always fresh and some reason taste great even after having in my fridge a few days later

Stepped in there at closing time and the very nice lady at the counter top still accommodated me. I bought various delights, including their famous baklava. Their baklava just melts in your mouth! Will be back to try a fresh baked Kanefeh :) read more

I bought the pistachio ones n they were way too sweet. Dont get me wrong, I love baklava n have tried them from different places in the past. But the ones here are toooo sweet. read more

Finally I found great baklava in NYC. It s same taste as a my hometown. Thank you guys you brought this taste. I hope you can open other store in Queen. read more

Antepli Baklava - Desserts Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I haven't tried many baklavas, nor am I much of a connoseuir on the subject, but whenever I do try them if someone brings them along to a party like you would a bottle of wine or pie for dessert, I always found them too sweet and never went out of my way to purchase them. However, having recently been gifted a box of assorted pastries from Antepli, it was love at first bite. The flavors and aromas and textures keep coming back to me even though it's been months, and I still haven't gotten a chance yet to go back. I particularly liked the square pastry with the pistachio, where the outside is stringy and crunchy pieces of dough. I died and went to heaven. Where am I? read more

I haven't been to this bakery, but had the pistachio baklava at the restaurant Deniz (which I also recommend) near BAM in Brooklyn. The baklava was so unusually delicious that we asked, and learned that the source is Antepli. Everyone at our table has spent considerable time in the Middle East, and knows the difference between good baklava and great. At first bite, we all stopped, looked at our piece of baklava, and then at each other. Was this was the best we'd had in the U.S.? An easy concensus. I ventured that it certainly was the best I'd had many years. Yes, we all nodded. Then, cautiously, we had to admit that this was among the best any of us had ever had anywhere. I live a long way from Antepli, but I'm thinking it deserves a field trip. read more

I never knew there were so many varieties of baklava! I got a sample of each and they were all fresh and extremely delicious. With a cup of turkish tea, it's a great way to end a Sunday afternoon. read more

I absolutely adore his place. First their desserts are AMAZING!!! I love their baklava and kunafa. You can also add Turkish ice cream to their desserts, which make them even more amazing. Furthermore, the owner of the place is really nice. One time we came in right as he was about to close (he had just turned the lights off). He re-opened the place for us and even offered to have us sit if we wanted to. Highly recommended!!! Can't wait to come back again! read more

They have different kind of Turkish desserts included Baklava, i tried most of them and all of them was fabulous.

In a neighborhood with bakeries run by families from around the Middle East, it was wonderful to see a Jewish bakery added to the mix. The baklava was excellent, in a traditional Turkish/Jewish style. If you're nearby, it's worth a visit. Kudos to the Jewish owners for bringing a new option to the neighborhood. Mazel tov! read more

Best authentic Turkish baklava and knafeh in the city. Family owned staff, very friendly and super clean.

Knafeh and tea is magical. Sitting in a busy part of 5th ave Brooklyn and once you take the bite of the knafeh and sip the tea, you feel like you are in Turkey and not in the middle of dusty Brooklyn rofl. This place is a must read more

I love this place. Their sweets are soooo good, and everyone working there is always kind and welcoming. We always try a different baklava, and it's always fantastic. They told us they're starting to serve Turkish breakfast on weekends, so we will be back soon to try that. read more

Best Baklava you could get in bayridge sometimes they make it extra sweet but still my favorite spot Fresh and tasty read more

I've had different baklavas and halwet without disappointment. It is so worth stopping in!!

Most delicious dessert I have ever had!!! Baklava is the best taste in USA & Turkey or Greece!!!! Recommending Antepli blindly!!!

Discovered this place recently and loved it! Their variety of baklava products is amazing!

Came in yesterday to buy 1 lb of pistachio baklava and 1/2 lb of special baklava which came out to be about $17 and my goodness, it is well worth it! Melt in your mouth baklava with a generous amount of pistachio in the center with delicious syrup absorbed into the dough. I only wish there were more layers of filo dough but the food is amazing and so is the owner of the store- he's extremely nice and knows his baklava! read more

Years ago when I moved back to Bay Ridge from Manhattan I found this little unassuming middle eastern pastry shop that did mostly wholesale orders to restaurants and other grocery stores and not so much a retail store. However they were fantastic because they use really good ingredients. Then about 2-3 years they closed! I was so sad because I know the rent probably did it. So for a few years I haven't found another place like it even though we are surrounded by all the middle eastern pastry shops. A few months ago my husband said he found this shop that is just like it and it is true! So today I went there myself for the first time and who did I see? Rima! The original owner and the pastry chef from that closed shop! I was so happy and she did inform me that she now work for a new owner since she wasn't able to deal with the business aspect of it and she just want to do what she does best! So you all must come and support this place because it is the best middle eastern pastry shop hands down! Now they have added some seating so it is more retail friendly. read more

I went there at 8am as it indicates on yelp, that's when it's open. Yet when I got the door it was still closed. I was so tired after working a night shift yet I decided to wait by a near by coffee shop for it to open at 10am, as it stated on open for business on google. 10:10am comes the metal gate is still down and the see the old man inside. We make eye contact, so I knocked on the window to ask if I can come in to buy some stuff. The old man with the white beard did not even want to talk to me as he was trying to close the door in front of my face. At least explain what time you are open before u close the door on my face. He was struggling to lock the door, with me standing in the winter cold for 2 long minutes. When I knocked on the window he muscled up the tiny courage to say no open at 11am! What!! I'm not going to wait another hour, I already waited 2 hours. Horrible customer service. Never gonna come again. The hours are not even as posted. There's good baklava places everywhere else. Won't be coming back. read more

For the best Baklava you will ever eat, look no further than this Bay Ridge gem. Incredibly friendly people, great prices, and most importantly, amazing baklava! read more

I've been eating baklava for 15 years in US. Never saw Turkish desert this fresh, crisp and tasty before. Including the ones in Turkey! It is a new place but if they keep the quality like this they will be well known soon. Turkish tea was a big hit too. They have to find or make quality ice cream I think. Desert with ice cream: that will be a slam dunk. read more

Excellent baklava, very friendly customer service. We weren't sure what to get but after the complimentary tastings we went with a pound of the "special" baklava. Well worth the trek! read more

Sublime! I would give Antepli 6 stars if possible! The space is new, neat, and clean. The staff is pleasant and generous. The prices are extremely reasonable and the desserts are absolutely delicious. I've been several times and will keep going when I want a special treat. Not once have they disappointed me. And for the few that say they lack variety, they have several variations with both almond and pistachio options. If you're a nut lover you note more than a subtle difference in taste. So, not a single complaint! I will be bringing some home for the holidays! read more

As an expat hailing from Istanbul and a discerning baklava fan, Antepli is a rare find that gets and exceed the quality and taste of very few of the best baklava places in Turkey. And to have it in Bayride, a car ride away is such luck! If you havent been to Antepli and havent tasted the amazing deserts they offer, you are absolutely missing out. read more

I'm a big fan of baklava, one of my bf recommended me this place. I've been coming here for the past few months and I'm obsessed with the walnut baklava here. Super friendly service and the pastries are delicious. If you guys wanna try real Turkish baklava so you should come over here, cause Antepli Baklava is the best I've ever tried. read more