Great baklava!!! Super fun location we came to pick up an order we made only a few hours in advance. Service was so kind and homey. They offered us samples which were full sized baklava. Great to bring as a gift or just to snack on at home! read more

I'd love to promote them on all the platforms! I realized that words are so limited when it comes to describing how amazing this is, it's literally a whole new level of what a balaclava can be! I came in this morning and instantly loved the welcoming atmosphere. They were super kind and gave me two samples to try, both were awesome! I went with the pistachio flavor, but I'll definitely be back for another tray. Definitely made my day. Thank you! read more

Baklavastory - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

wow, you guys this might be the best baklava I've ever had in my whole entire life. It's truly an amazing experience trying this baklava. I pre-ordered it on Instagram, a dozen pistachio because I love pistachio. when I went in the store felt kind of hot and stuffy, but it wasn't a big deal for me. When I went inside, The staff automatically let me sample the walnut and I was like wow I should've gotten the walnut instead of the pistachio. They're both equally great but I was like wow that walnut is something else. It just melts in your mouth, perfect texture. What a blessing to be able to try the baklava. parking; The area can be kind of sketchy but parking is not too bad. There's a little side street across the street where you can park. when I went on Saturday around 12 PM there was plenty of parking. Just be careful crossing the street. I definitely can't wait to get my hands on some more baklava. read more

Baklavastory - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best I have ever had. I am addicted. The owner was so nice, great service and passionate about his product. The way he packaged it made it easy to travel with. read more

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Let me start by saying if I could give 10 STARS I would. I refuse to eat store bought baklava anymore and will drive 1 1/2 hours to come get this. Made daily so it's fresh, buttery and hot. Tolgay the owner is passionate about what he does and takes pride in all the fresh ingredients put into his recipes. Please stop here and give it a try, I promise you WILL NOT be disappointed. So happy that I found this place. Delicious!!! Follow them on IG https://www.instagram.com/baklava.story?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA== read more

Baklavastory - Perfection, pistachio baklava. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely delicious! The people who work there are super nice too. It's not cheap, but makes a great hostess gift or special occasion dessert. It's incredibly addictive. One little piece is enough but I dare you to stop after one. read more

What an inviting baklava store front! Parking wasn't too horrible on the street but be mindful since it's not in a particularly safe area. Right when I walked in, I liked how you can visually see the entire baking process of the baklava! The owner was so sweet (get that pun?) and offered my dad and I some freshly baked baklava. He taught us to eat the baklava with the top as the bottom and bottom faced on the top when biting down. The walnut and pistachio baklava was too delish. I ended up ordering the pistachio 12 piece and I was pleasantly surprised with how it came in its original baking tin! The owner is very meticulous with each baklava order, ensuring each rook and cranny had pistachio dusted in between and dosed perfectly with that simple syrup. The baklava was crispy and warm, you can't miss out on these! read more

Baklavastory - Pistachio baklava - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This shit made me nuuuuut. They give you a sample as soon as you walk in and it damn near made my knees weak. I was quibberin fr Pistachio Baklava (10/10): Got a tray of 12 pistachio baklava for $25. Ate the entire tray in one go in the car and made $25 feel like nothing. Spawn kill. Made other baklava look like gas station baklava. When I say this is the best thing ive ever had, please do not take that with a grain of salt. This was the perfect amount of sweetness, unlike any of the baklava I've ever had in my life. Other ones have tasted suuuuuper duper sweet, suuuuper duper spiced (with some exceptions of course), but this just blew everything out of the water. I will be coming back time and time and time again (coming back today after having it yesterday), and I will be sending my offspring here for generations to come. I will never eat baklava from anywhere else ever again. Unless I go to the UAE and can expect the same thing. Walnut Baklava (10/10): SAME DEAL read more

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First time having the fresh out of oven Baklava. This place makes Walnut and Pistachio Baklava with fresh ingredients. The green grass Pistachio nuts filling is thick, but soft and moist. On the pricey side, a tiny dozen in a small tray for $27. You can not buy less. Or should you? Warm sample is given without ask. I support authentic small local businesses. read more

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Absolutely delicious!!! Tasted so fresh and were moist. I wish the friend that gave them to me had given me a few more.

Moist, delicious, and flaky - THE PERFECT BITE. You can choose between walnut or pistachio and both are great choices. 3 sizes to choose from. It was so good I came back 2x in a day. Staff is super nice. Definitely recommend. read more

Baklavastory - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Baklava Story for the win! I'll just start by saying I give this place a 10/10!! I normally don't like baklava because it's usually too sweet and just very one note. My friend insisted I try a piece so I did and next thing you know I'm driving to SF from San Jose for baklava. The place is basically a kitchen with a counter, but when you enter the smell is intoxicating. The staff are super friendly too. The owner was so gracious and passionate about his ingredients explains where he sources everything. He even gave me a spoonful of the sheep's milk ghee he makes which has such a rich butter flavor. He is truly an artist and magician. He really believes in quality and putting out the best product. I ordered the pistachio and the walnut both were superb, my favorite is I have to choose is the walnut. read more

Baklavastory - Baklava Story - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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"Freshly made with love" is the slogan on the bag and that sums up the baklava here perfectly. It's simply the best baklava, and likely one of the best desserts you'll ever have. Pistachio and walnut are both perfect. The owner/proprietor is welcoming and warm. There's plenty of street parking. It's easily accessible within the Mission and just a short few blocks off the freeway. There's no reason to not come here. Treat yourself and those you love to some of the best dessert around. Don't forget to get a container of kaymak to turn your warm fresh baklava into an even more indulgent treat. read more

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THE BEST BAKLAVA I have ever had. Flakey, nutty, balanced, flavorful and just is SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!!! Today we had the walnut baklava. And it was incredible! I will make a special trip to Baklavastory when ever I can. To the pastry chef--"well done!" read more

Baklavastory - Walnut Baklava - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Seriously, this is the best baklava I've ever had! This is an artisan baklava that each ingredients would speak for itself. The owner himself Mr. Torgay was there today and he showed me everything, answering each of my question, and gave me taste of all three flavors. Walnuts (California), Pistachio (Turkish), Pumpkin (Fall Seasonal). These are different than middle eastern baklavas you usually find in the kebab restaurants and supermarkets which are usually sweet, sticky, wet and typically cardamom and rose water flavored. These are Macedonian, Turkish and Greek style baklavas. They are dry, flaky, crispy, soft and clean tasting baklavas without a lingering after taste. These are incredible! You eat them upside down and let it melt inside your mouth. These are top quality baklavas, very Japanese like quality of workmanship and perfectionism. Get the pistachio! Such a quality! read more

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If you haven't tried this place yet, you are missing out on life! I will start by saying I am not a fan of baklavas and I still am not unless they are from Baklavastory! This is not like your average baklava. The owner Tolgay has worked to refine his recipe to achieve light and airy yet crispy layers with just the perfect juiciness in every bite. If you can't choose between the pistachio or walnut, you'll most likely get offered one to try for yourself. Service is warm, as is the baklavas, and friendly and you can tell Tolgay has so much passion for this craft that is baked into every delectable bite. Storefront is hard to see but it's right by Best Buy. Street parking is free and easy. The reviews don't lie! You won't be the first customer of 2024 anymore, but you can be just as happy as I am when you get your own tray...or two. read more

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This is the best baklava I have EVER had - perfect example of doing one thing and doing it PERFECTLY. Beyond the perfection of the pistachio and walnut recipes, Tolgay (the owner) welcomes everyone into his shop with a smile and free samples (aka a full piece of baklava!). He sources the pistachios from Turkey himself and it's clear that he and his team put so much love and thought into each piece. Worth the trip and wait - don't walk but run to this place! read more

Baklavastory - Medium tray of pistachio baklava - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great great spot. Definitely stop by. The staff is so friendly; first thing they did when I came in was to offer me a free sample. Not just a half or a bit of one, but a full slice of baklava. By far the best baklava I've ever had. Sweet, but not sickening. Unbelievably flaky and light, and the walnut filling in the one I had just had this awesome sticky texture and flavor to it. You can't come here and just get a few baklava. The minimum serving size is a set for $25, but if you have the right opportunity to get it, PLEASE DO. It's absolutely amazing, and will be the star of the show. read more

Several years ago, someone called me out on their review saying, what I said, was the "best" was "trash". And, gave the eatery 1 star. Sheesh, talk about being hella harsh towards a mom-and-pop shop. Since then, I try not to loosely throw around the word "best" because it's so subjective. BUT, in this case...I don't care. Baklavastory. makes the BEST baklava! (I've had to date) And, don't take my word for it. Just take a look at the other 70+ reviews. They're all 5 stars. Baklavastory. is tucked inside a commercial kitchen and if weren't for yelp, I would have never found them. They're easily missed when you drive by. Parking can be rough during the weekdays so you may have to illegally park to run in and get your goods. Baklavastory. offers one thing only - Baklava by the tray (small 12 pc tray: $25) in two different flavors: walnut or pistachio. Delivery available via Bakkal (grocery delivery app). As you walk in, the kind owner will give you a freshly baked full sample of the walnut and pistachio baklava. He'll ask that you eat them upside down for the full sensory and taste experience. Thoughtfully crafted with love, the warm baklava is shatteringly crispy....like ASMR crispy. You can taste/feel each distinctive layer of deliciously rich and crispy phyllo dough on the crown and the slightly sticky, sweet phyllo layers on the bottom (or top when eating it upside down). Chockfull of fresh nuts that the owner harvests himself (!). Not hella sugary/syrupy or cloyingly sweet like 95%+++ of other baklavas out there. SO BOMB. I don't have a sweet tooth but ate 6 pieces yesterday without feeling icky or having a sugar rush/crash. They're that addictive. With the holiday season just around corner, it's the perfect opportunity to bring a tray of freshly baked baklava to your gathering. Gotta share that sweet buttery love... Or, you can hoard the entire tray to yourself. No judgement. read more

Baklavastory - Walnut Baklava, princess cut | 12 pc tray-$25 (no a la carte available) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best baklava I've had and I've been to many places in Istanbul. Taste wise this was the best baklava

Absolutely delicious -- best in SF! I'll definitely be back. Heads up: it's a walk-up spot with no seating, and it does sell out -- call ahead if you don't want to miss out. read more

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Absolutely fantastic baklava place, no seating, but pick up and go. Always fresh and tasty baklava

They gave a sample of pistachio and walnut to me. The pistachio was delicious but i pre- ordered a tray of walnut. I asked for less syrup. It wasn't too sweet. She suggested i eat it upside down. My tray was still warm. They will not mix both in one tray. Total: $27 for 12 pieces in the tray. I gobbled up my samples. The box's lid was open to let it cool naturally.. I shared with a friend. Walnut was good. Phyllo still crunchy. Tray was cute and fit into a to-go box. No need to take picture. They are near Best Buy and they have their sign out front. Big kitchen inside. Credit card accepted. Super fresh, right from the oven. read more

Incredible baklava. Walked into this place and was given a free sample of their baklava. Absolutely terrific. Light dough that isn't too dense or too airy - the right amount of crunch. Filling is a rich sweetness that doesn't overpower the nut flavor while keeping it decadent and moist. Pistachio and walnut both available and good. The pistachio is somewhat simpler without the rose water that I usually like, but some of the best baklava I've ever had. Only downside is you have to order a whole time for 25 bucks. Comes about to be about $2 per square which is fine for the quality but sometimes you don't want 12 pieces! Doing smaller 4 piece trays for $12 seems like a winning move. read more

This place is an absolute joy to enter every single time. The owner (Tolgay) there is extremely endearing and will give you a freshly baked sample every time you walk in, and really sets this bakery apart from any other place. There's so much love for Baklava and attention to detail that it can seem a bit overboard, but the amount of care makes you want to support the root for the business. But high key, even if they didn't have such a charismatic owner, the baklava literally sells itself. It's amazing and seems made for an SF pallet, not overly sweet, and unbelievably light and crispy. Any time I want to show off the food of the city, this is my main spot. I think some people might critics that it's not sweet or gooey enough like other baklavas, but I think this is what makes food fun, it's a different an unique taste that makes it amazing and unlike anything you can get anywhere else. read more

Just experienced perfection in the making of baklava! It is a carryout location where you can order a "tray" of fresh made from scratch baklava. Baklavastory is where you can get 5 star Michelin cuisine as a walk-in customer. The pistachio are premium quality imported from Turkiye. As past president of the Ataturk Society of America and past Treasurer of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations, I speak as a person that knows quality baklava. Enjoy the free samples and decide for yourself!! read more

Super nice guy behind the register offered us a sample, the walnut baklava is absolutely delicious, baklava is one of those things that are pretty consistently good wherever you get it...or so I used to think, it's a life changing experience here at Baklavastory, fresh, warm, melt in your mouth, crispy just the right amount of buttery sweetness. If you love baklava, try this place, you won't regret it, it is the best sweet treat I have had here in San Francisco! read more

What more can I say that the other 250+ reviews haven't already said? The best walnut baklava I've ever eaten.

It was a rainy winter day and I was trying to go get some pizza around the corner and it had not opened up yet so I was walking around and trying to find something to nibble on or get coffee. Loan, behold, I searched and found this lovely establishment, which was making fresh baklava. Oh my gosh it seems like I just found the holy Grail the Baker was there showing all of his great talent working feverishly with the big Bro smile happy to talk to you about his wonderful dishes and how he lay laborers to make sure all the local restaurants in town have his great food. The cashier was lovely and helpful and I ended up eating many bites of baklava based on her insisting that I do. They made sure I got a fresh hot batch and I was in strict instructions to let it cool before I went And ate it all later. What a great way they even told me how to eat it, which was not how I thought I would but definitely upside down. This is totally a factory no-frills meeting the artisan chef making his food. What a joy how down to earth and accessible they are and they really greet you with broad smiles. It really made my day on a cold rainy day. read more

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First off these people are so nice. Second the baklava is amazing. Made fresh to order and tasty read more

Baklavastory - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Some of the best baklava I've had! One of my friends brought this for a dinner party and it was so good. Their pistachio and walnut baklavas were amazing, both equally delicious. The quality of ingredients set them apart. They were so crispy, had a good amount of nuts and were not overly sweet read more

Must visit location. It will be the best baklava you've ever had, bar none. Locally owned and operated, a true master of their craft.

In SF, we have many bakeries with the most amazing pastries, like Arsicault for croissants. As Arsicault is for croissants, Baklavastory is for baklava. It continues the tradition of perfecting one thing and building a business around it. They have perfected baklava in a way that you can't get anywhere else. You do not realize that baklava can get this good. The people that work here are wonderful and helpful. read more