Tucked away on Harrison St right around the corner from Best Buy is this little nugget of baklava heaven. They had two workers: one manning the register (Tolgay owner and founder) and the other pumping out baklava - which they churn out fresh trays every 30 mins. Tolgay was so kind and gave me samples of both the walnut and pistachio baklava which were both delicious. I was surprised by how pronounced the walnut flavor was. I grabbed a tray of pistachio - each tray is 12 pieces ($25). Super well priced when you think of ordering baklava at a restaurant! If you want to pick up for a special event, you can call ahead and they'll make sure to have it fresh for you! read more

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Wow wow and wow ! One of the Best baklava I had in my life ! The stuff super friendly the owner is great Guy super delicious! Highly recommended be careful it's addicting ! Very clean place just got there ! read more

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The quality of the baklava here is unbelievable. I am a baklava nut (ha) and I am always disappointed by baklava even at middle eastern delis. Part of that is that it's never fresh, and it tastes stale and the bottom is soggy. Not here! And if you get it fresh out of the oven, it is WARM. You've never had that, I bet, only cold or at best room temp. It stays fresh tasting for several days just covered in plastic wrap (loosely, otherwise it will get soggy). They sell in trays of 12 (I think) and they force samples on you even if you make it clear you're already committed to buying - can't argue with that! I can't believe I haven't reviewed them before, only thought of it because I'm heading over there now (I have guests in town) for the 12th time. Worth a special trip (although you can also pair it with a trip to the Dandelion Chocolate factory & store on 16th). read more

I saw Baklavastory on TikTok, and after having a few bad baklavas from Middleastern and specialty food stores here in the East Bay, I decided to give Baklavastory a try, and I'm glad I did. I drove to Baklavastory from Oakland this morning and it was well worth it! This baklava is incredible! The Phillo dough is crispy and flakey and the nut filling (I bought a walnut and pistachio) has the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. AND, this baklava is so moist and tender inside, while being flakey on the outside. Once you have this, all other baklava will pale in comparison. If you're thinking of going here, stop thinking and just do it. :) It's well worth it! read more

This baklava is really good. I don't have much experience with this kind of food, but all I know is this: 1. I can taste the quality of the ingredients. And it's made fresh, right after you order online. If you want the best baklava in the area, this is it. 2. This is a great item to bring to a potluck/gathering and share. read more

Made to order baklava that is freshly made with Love in San Francisco. Just read the Yelp reviews - they are literally poems to the beauty that is Baklavastory and the talented chef behind it The owner - originally from Turkey, is passionate about making excellent baklava and is committed to sourcing only the best ingredients. From grass fed ghee, local walnuts, Turkish pistachios, and much more - he doesn't compromise when it comes to his baklava. And it shows. In every magical bite. The most popular baklava here is the pistachio made with Turkish pistachios, but the owner also makes walnut baklava using Californian walnuts, and will sometimes even do a seasonal pumpkin baklava around the holidays. The owner makes each tray individually. As far as ordering baklava - you can order an array of sizes, from a small darling box, to a family size box - that comes in 28-35 pieces. The largest tray is the Party size - and has 70 pieces - ideal for a big gathering. We had a family size box recently for a friend's birthday gathering and it couldn't have been a more ideal shared dessert. Eating it - was so clean and simple - from the presentation to the ingredients. Each baklava piece was a perfect decadent mouthful. If you're looking for a unique and sure to be much loved housewarming gift - I couldn't recommend Baklavastory more. You are bringing pure love and passion to others - through sublime baklava. Trust. read more

Just brought a bunch to the East Coast for my relatives to try, and we all agree this is the best baklava we're ever had (in the U.S). Considering how much baklava we've all had over the decades in NYC, this is a huge compliment. read more

The BEST BAKLAVA in the Bay Area can be found at Baklavastory, no joke! If there's another place that makes better baklava, please let me know. I've had a lot of baklava in my life, including from Turkey and Israel, and Baklavastory's version is right up there with the best of them. They're located off the beaten path in the Mission District, and the nearby streets can be a bit sketch. They weren't busy when I stopped by at 1pm on a Friday, and they had a fresh batch of baklava coming out of the oven. The owners are SO incredibly sweet and insist on giving you a sample of their baklava before you purchase. They had a Walnut Baklava (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ZQ8ySgJaYBE5pSDL8V9ELw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg) and Pistachio Baklava ($25/tray, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=BvBhmISpVzM0DgFKAUDHLw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg), available that day. It's recommended to eat the baklava with your fingers, and turn it upside down. This way, the aroma of the ground nuts and syrup on the bottom layers of phyllo will hit your nose first, and add to the overall flavor. As another bonus, the syrup will be less likely to drip while you're eating it. I loved both the walnut and pistachio baklava, and they did not skimp on the nuts in either version. The layers of phyllo were flaky and crispy at the top, and buttery and sweet at the bottom. I loved that the baklava weren't overly sweet, and there was a subtle note of savoriness/salt in the bites. Although their baklava is on the pricier side, the ingredients seemed really high quality. Currently, they are only selling baklava by the tray. I hope this changes in the future, and they have more variety available (or there is an easier way to pre-order). I'll definitely be back to give their other baklava versions a try! No indoor or outdoor seating is available. Street parking is available but it can be difficult to find spots. read more

Baklavastory - Walnut Baklava- 5/5 stars. Delicious!! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Incredible baklava! Best one I've had in the states by a long shot. Rivals karkakoy gollogu in Istanbul. Highly recommend this to all baklava lovers. There could be a wait because the baklavas are all made fresh and by hand, delicately. Great customer service would highly recommend this all. Note: it's take out only. Wish they had some nice Turkish coffee. read more

Baklavastory - Where it's all made - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Baklavastory is the best fresh baklava around (and they even have walnut!). It is not too sweet, and they will sell it to you right out of the oven. The owner is so nice and clear takes pride in his food. It is a to-go type of an establishment, not a cafe. Eat with caution, sometimes it contains nut shells. It is a great idea for a potluck or picnic to bring some Baklavastory baklava, since they only sell them in trays (small or large). Street parking was in abundance, and it is close distance from Rainbow Grocery. read more

Amazing baklava! Came here after searching for places in SF to get baklava for a potluck. Upon entering, the friendly gentleman behind the counter greeted me and offered me a sample of their baklava. Right away, I felt welcomed and could tell the people who work here are passionate about the food they serve. As for selection, they have either walnut or pistachio baklava, and they come in several sized trays. I grabbed a small tray of the pistachio for my event and it was a HIT! The baklava has a crispy and golden crust with an aromatic, delicious and sweet filling. I find other places' baklavas can be saccharine but this one was milder which I loved. Bonus is the cute bag I received to carry the baklava! read more

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I ordered a tray via DoorDash. As soon as the order was placed, I received a call from the store saying that it will take some time to prepare ( my order was for a large tray ) and I was given the option to cancel. I didn't cancel and was happy to wait. The order arrived after 2 hours , and it came in with its own tray! My sister came back from Turkey about a week ago and brought fresh baklava from the airport and I have to say this place is so good that I don't want anymore baklava from overseas. Love this place, so happy they deliver. read more

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

delicious walnut and pistachio baklava! very friendly service. be aware that each tray of 12 is $25 and no individuals are sold. only to go orders! would highly recommend for a picnic or party. read more

A friend brought these over and they're incredibly delicious. The pistachios are fresh, sweetness is well balanced, and the pastry gives a fantastic mouthfeel. The first bite is this interplay of flavors-sweetness, nuttiness, airiness but also something substantial and made with care. I've never had a baklava craving before but this has forever changed that.. read more

I never get baklava on the outside. It's usually thick, dripping with honey, chewy, and just kinda meh. I guess I'm used to light easy to pick up crispy almost wafer like lightness and a hit of nuts against an aromatic simple syrup. To my total surprise, that's what they make here! The owner Tolgay is amazing, friendly, running a great shop that looks like you might have stepped into a portal to Istanbul. He handed me a square to try while I waited, told me what he had for sale, I got a few small trays (one pistachio one walnut) and went on my merry way knowing (guessing) when I'll be back. I mean he sources his own nuts carefully to get the right flavor...come on! Gonna be pretty soon. You can call ahead for large orders or see what they have or just swing by and wing it. read more

Baklavastory - Waiting for you...baklava. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was at the SPCA and remembered this shop was close by. It's a little hard to find as a first timer. We were given samples if the walnut (?)/pecan baklava as we preparing to order, which was nice. They didn't have the pistachio baklava ready so opted to buy the walnut one. Still good. Need to purchase by the tray. It was a good buy and enjoyed it with family. Will be back to try the pistachio one soon! read more

Some of the best baklavas I've had in a while. These are definitely made fresh to order and handled with lots of love! It was still warm when i picked it up. You would need to call their number to place an order, but i think they're also on DoorDash for online orders (?) I also left this at the counter for the next day and it still stayed crispy! The lady at the register was so nice and loved that they give you samples upon entering their place. She also showed us the pistachios/nuts they harvested straight from Turkey :) will definitely go back for more read more

Baklavastory - Walnut baklava--$25 - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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All I Can say is AMAZING, I just had gotten back from Jordan, had the Best food, SO CRAVING!!! Baklavastory CAME THROUGH Will Not buy Baklava from any other place in Bay Area read more

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

Oh so delicious. I wish I could get a tray of baklava all the time, but my waistline wouldn't be so happy lol. When you walk in, you are greeted by the staff and offered a sample of their fresh baklava. They offer two types of baklava: pistachio and walnut. I really like the pistachio one, though it was hard to decide between the two! The pieces are cut into small round squares (ha!), about two bites. There is lots of depth to the nutty flavor, the pastry is very flaky, and the syrup binds the entire piece together so well. It's sweet, but not overwhelmingly sweet. They sell by the tray: one small tray is $25 and has 12 pieces. They also have larger trays, but it's available only if you call ahead of time. When I went, I asked for a small tray and waited about 5 minutes for a fresh batch to come out. Amazing. They're located on a quieter street, and street parking is extremely easy (right in front!) with plenty of spots when I went (weekend morning). There is no seating as the store is basically the bakery/kitchen with a small table counter for checking out. P.S. In november only, they will have a pumpkin spice baklava (I tried a sample), and it's pretty good! read more

We just happened to walk by this place and went inside to check it out. We were warmly welcomed and offered pieces of the pistachio and the walnut baklava. Both were delicious and we were ready to order after our first bites. That was when we were informed that the store had closed over two hours ago but that they were still working on some late orders and could accommodate another order if we could wait another 45 minutes. Unfortunately, we weren't able to do so although we were sorely tempted. The baklava was amazing -- warm, fresh, flaky, light, flavorful, and not too sweet! We offered to pay for the pieces we tried, but the staff member said that everyone gets a sample on the house, even the UPS guy and the Amazon guy. We will definitely be returning the next time we are in the area. The best baklava with hospitality and service to match! read more

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WoW!! First off I'm not a dessert person- well until now! Saw this nondescript sandwich board saying come in! So glad I did! Owner, Tolgay and along with Roberto, graciously gave us a sample to taste and it was truly heavenly - warm yet crispy and not sticky sweet ! And while I did not plan to spend $25 today I gleefully handed it over with my biggest hesitation being do I choose the tray of pistachio or walnut! Will definitely be a regular patron here!! read more

Baklavastory - Thank goodness for the signboard ! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious! Good service and nice people in there! Highly recommend! Place is always full, so make sure you have some time to spare read more

Baklavastory - Delicious! Highly recommend! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

As a baklava connoisseur, this spot has THE BEST baklava. The walnut is sooo tasty flaky and has the perfect amount of sweetness. Every order is made fresh and the owner is super cool. I have not tried the pistachio baklava yet but I'm sure it is amazing. GO!!! You won't regret it read more

I am not a pistachio lover, but these baklava are so delicious it's a must try!! The dough is light on top and syrup-y and not overwhelmingly sweet Check hours and call order in ahead!! read more

Received a tray as a gift and we are hooked. So delicious without being too sweet. Dangerous since we can go through try after tray of these. We have had Baklava over the years and nothing comes close to this. Perfection! read more

Best baklava in the city! I got a tray of their pistachio baklava as my birthday cake--that's how good it is. You are greeted with a freshly made warm slice of baklava as soon as you walk in. You can see for yourself how delicious it is. They do this because they know how good their product is. The location is a bit sketchy and the baklava is pricey, but definitely worth it. Unfortunately, you are unable to get a mixed tray of walnut and pistachio, so I recommend getting both or just the pistachio. I hope they open another location in a more centralized area of the city or in Marin. Their service and presentation are both exceptional. Hoping to get my next birthday cake here again. read more

Muhtesem! Böyle baklava karaköyde bile yok. Anteplilere taş çikartirir. Biz bir saat mesafeden gelip aliyoruz. Gercekten Harika. read more

The food was great! The staff were friendly and very kind. We will be back in the future.

I had read the reviews and was walking by - so I popped in. They give you a fresh outta the oven piece of warm baklava and tell you to eat it upside down. The other reviews are NOT KIDDING -- this is some special baklava - it is not super soaked in the syrup, but lightly sweet, loaded with nuts and shatteringly crispy. You can only purchase by the pan - a small pan of 12 piece is about $25 (might be $26) - so the day I went I could not justify a whole pan, but next time I go to a dinner party - I will try and remember to bring this treat! read more

Best baklava! It's warm and fresh, baked to order and served right out of the oven. Very high quality ingredients. The owner is incredibly nice and welcoming. He greets everyone as if they're entering his own home and even offers a sample. read more

Best baklava ever!! Seriously. Amazing. Also when you walk in you know it's going to be amazing. Everything is made right in front of you and before you can even say hello they give you a freshly baked sample. I had two because they had a season pumpkin spice special. I ordered a tray of pistachio ones and could not stop eating them. So fresh and flavorful and not overly sweet! read more

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This is the best baklava anywhere in the world. They do two types of baklavas, pistachio and walnuts. I am partial to walnuts. And the owner will give you enough samples to decide which one you want to get. It's a hole in the wall type place but don't let that fool you. It is a must try for anyone who wants to have the best baklava in their lives. read more

Order took almost 1 full hour for 24 pieces while I was waiting a couple came in and was immediately offered a sample I was not another group came in and they were offered fresh walnuts again I was not when I left they try handing me my 2 orders with no bag I should leave 2 stars but everyone who tried the baklava loved it read more

The baklava from this place is amazing. Its the closest things to the authentic Turkish baklava. I ordered the pistachio tray and it was so good. They gave us pistachio and walnut samples when we went to pick up . The pistachios and walnuts they use are good quality and don't smell or taste weird! The baklavas are the perfect amount of sweetness and I'd definitely go back for more! read more

Baklavastory - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is the best baklava I've ever had - here or overseas. It's perfection in every way.

"THE BEST PISTACHIOS BAKLAVA" baklavastory's Pistachios Baklava is superbly the best!!!! It is located at mission st in San Francisco. Every ingredients is fresh and baked right in their kitchen's shop so you can smell the aroma of the pistachios and You can't compare it with other mediocre baklava that is drowned in super sticky and sweet sugar syrup. BAKLAVASTORY's baklava is top notched because the quality of pistachios is excellent,even the owner of the shop is the one who handpicked the pistachios and He had the best recipe of all. The phyllo layers are thin and crispy and this BAKLAVA is loaded with lots of pistachios and the syrup is just perfect and not too sweet. Definitely, I will be back for more!!! read more

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INCREDIBLE baklava here!! I'll readily admit I don't often eat baklava, but the difference between what they serve here and what I've eaten almost anywhere else is huge. A friend brought over the walnut baklava, a variety I've never had but was apprehensive about - walnuts that are even just slightly too old can have an unpleasant rancid taste. These walnuts were for sure fresh, and the flavor profile worked so well These baklava have a unique richness/butteriness I haven't encountered before, some other reviews have stressed that this is due to them being served in the same trays used to bake. It's possible that this distinction in preparation lets the baklava retain more of the fat flavor. The pastry layers have great crunch and a distinct and appealing domed shape. Such a contrast to less fresh baklava you may have elsewhere where the crunch is gone and the pastry layers are limp and saturated with honey. Excited to stop by and try them at peak freshness! read more

Baklavastory - Walnut baklava with domed top, flaky and rich pastry - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Freshly made baklava... addicting ... eat upside down .. the best ... pistachio and walnut options ... we buy in trays

Tolgay is the man! Stopped by to pick up an order for a work event and immediately upon stepping inside I was greeted with a smile a nice welcome and a warm piece of pistachio baklava that was out of this world! No more than a minute or two after having the first sample, another, this time walnut was being placed in my hand and again I was floored by how warm, and fresh, it was, literally minutes after coming out of the oven. Drool worthy putting it mildly. The aromas emitting from inside the bakery were incredible, the glistening green, and gold, colors of the oil, and pistachios, and the layers of phyllo was so sticky-icky, it has local dispensaries taking notice... We ordered a couple of trays of pistachio variety, and a tray of the walnut, and as I was talking with Tolgay about how incredible the samples were that he offered me, he started opening the front door and told me he would walk me back to my car to ensure the boxes we placed flat in the trunk with the boxes slightly opened to allow the heat to slowly dissipate while driving back to the office. Once the announcement was made they were gone within minutes with rave reviews. Literally the best, and freshest baklava this side of the globe, or at least as far as I've been, which is like I-95 ish on the east coast. Tolgay is a true craftsman, and you can see the dedication in his work, we should all support local mom and pop shops such as Baklavastory, as they are the true gems in the community. read more

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There needs to be some sort of crossover emoji that combines hot, drooling, and star eyes to adequately express my newfound obsession. There's just nothing like exceptional baklava and these folks have cornered the market. While always delicious, baklava can be too wet or dry, too sweet, and yet here they've mastered the balance between honey and nuts that provide texture, sweetness, and delectable joy that make me want to live in a van outside and possibly only eat baklava for the rest of my life. read more