the best Lebanese sweets you're likely to find on this side of the Atlantic. The knafeh lands warm and pulls right. The baklava is properly syruped without drowning. The maamoul crumbles the way it should. These are not approximations made by someone who's read about the thing, they're made by people who understand it. Is there a gap between this and sitting in Tripoli with a tray of sweets and a small cup of coffee while the city hums outside? Yes. That gap is called geography, and no pastry shop can close it entirely. But Hallab comes closer than anything else I've tried in the area, and for the diaspora craving a taste of home, or for the uninitiated wanting to understand what Lebanese confectionery is actually capable of this is the place. Go. Order generously. Don't compare it too hard to the original. Just let it be what it is and what it is, is very good. read more

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So I decided to stop by this place again since last time their sweets were good. I don't understand what happened, but they literally overcharged us for the same items we had last time. Basically $24 a pound. Last time we were there roughly 16 days ago, they had a sign how much every item was, but this time the signs were removed. Last time we went the Lady was very kind. There was a gentleman working there today wasn't very friendly at all. And I know for sure he overcharged us! My total was $64 for these two trays and I did not pay that much last time. I don't think I'll be back anymore.! I literally felt the Guy overcharged us! And I'm pretty sure he scammed us as well. It's not right that all the sudden they have no prices on any of their items. The scam part was when you walk in and and they take advantage of people on how they dress and then you wanna overcharge them! Shame on you won't be back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a lovely shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The person working was friendly and helpful. We ended up getting a mix of a couple of the different t desserts to try. Everything looked so good that we ended up having some in the car. I dont remember the names of the stuff we tried, but everything was great. Not overly sweet, and just the right size to satisfy that sweet tooth. I would love to come earlier in the day when they have a larger selection, since we came in right before closing. read more

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We got the maamoul mad walnut and maamoul mad dates - along with baklava. And a pistachio dessert filled with cream - very sweet and tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nice bakery.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a cute and small pastry place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even though it's small, there's still a few tables inside to eat your desserts![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are a bit pricey but they are delicious and look cute. They weigh the pastries and charge per weight I believe. The employees are very kind and the parking is easy to navigate as it is in a plaza. Would go back to get a handful more as a little treat. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Went in today around 7pm and there was no one in the store-no customers or workers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Came in with my mother and sisters. Told them it was good because I tried them once and liked it. We waited for a couple minutes and still no worker to be found. Was disappointed because I wanted my family to try a little bit of anything but could t get the pastries. How can a store be advertised as open and not have anyone avalible to help us? read more

Wonderful pastries! Loved the Bakalava and other desserts. Their kitchen is right next door so I believe all their items are freshly made.

Da3oukeye is out of the world is like having fireworks of pistachios in your mouth and good prices for the quality

We had Baklava from Hallab at our wedding, and it was an absolute hit! Everyone loved them -- people couldn't stop talking about how delicious they were. We had a variety of flavors, each one perfectly made -- crispy, rich, and full of that authentic sweetness Hallab is known for. The layers of flaky pastry, the balance of honey and nuts, and the beautiful presentation made them the perfect dessert to end the night. Guests kept going back for seconds (and thirds!) and many said it was the best baklava they've ever had. Hallab truly delivered -- everything turned out perfect! read more

Very good authentic pastries/ sweets served in an interesting style where it's cut when you order. Lots of variety and lots of delicious nut heavy desserts especially with my favorite: pistachio! Will definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

We found this great little Lebanese pastry spot while waiting for some brunch reservations. It's pretty straight to the point, they have everything available on display and you pick what you want and take it to go. There's no real ambiance to the place outside of a cute little pastry shop (I didn't see any seating inside or outside). It's a little pricey ($16 per pound), but it's really fresh and not loaded with sugar, which is something we all loved! The baklava and the walnut dessert were our favorites, but we weren't huge fans of either of the cheese based desserts. The service was quick and we were in and out in less than 5 minutes. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Overall: 4/5 read more

Hallab Pastry 1881 - A little bit of almost everything they sell as a sampler - Desserts Near Me - Anaheim, California

An astounding array of pastries! I absolutely loved it in here! Such a large selection of Lebanese parties. My husband absolutely adores Baklavas, and this place did not disappoint. I'm unfortunately not well versed enough in Lebanese pastries to list out each one we got... but they were all delicious! Highly highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique dessert. read more

I am delighted that someone beat me to it and posted a review about this fabulous Middle Eastern Patisserie. We visited this store 2 weeks ago and I have been trying to find the time to write a glowing review because they deserve it. We always stop by the Hallab Pastry stores in Lebanon & we were thrilled when friends told us they had opened a store in Anaheim! Their Lebanese sweets are top notch! The first thing I want to mention is that if you enter the store address in your navigator and you are having a hard time finding this store - please KEEP LOOKING! It is there, but it is hard to find! It is tucked in the RIGHT corner behind the Little Arabia Restaurant that has a big tent up and almost hides the Hallab store front. (Picture attached). Had a friend of ours not told us that it was definitely in that plaza I would have thought it did not exist. Once inside you will find a beautiful, elegant patisserie with decor that is so reminiscent of the Middle East, you may forget for a minute that you are in still in LA! The gentleman serving us was very polite & welcoming & with true Middle Eastern hospitality gave us some treats to taste. We of course bought much more than we should have, but no regrets here as everything was outstanding. The Pistachio Mafrouke is truly delicious, as is the "regular" "Mafrouke". Knafe is of course a Middle Eastern dessert that cannot be missed, so we tried both the "Knafe bi Asthma" (Knafe with Cream Filling) & the traditional "Knafe with the cheesy filling". With the rose water & orange blossom scented syrup drizzled on top of these treats, you will think you are in heaven. Make your way to Hallab - you will not regret it!!! It is by far the best Middle Eastern Patisserie we have found in the USA! read more

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Last Saturday, July 18, I purchased a box of Halawat al-Jibna from the store for $17. Unfortunately, on Monday, my family and I discovered that it had nothing to do with Halawat al-Jibna, as it is known in the Lebanon and Syria I will never buy from that store again. read more

I had more items than pictured & they were the best I've had. I've tried many other middle eastern bakeries & this 1 is the best. I can't find the pistachio cream thing anywhere else in southern California. Too bad I live far from here. I'll buy more when I return. read more

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This is our favorite place to order baklava! I ordered a whole tray and it was delicious and baked fresh for us to pick up on Saturday morning. The manager is very nice and attentive. read more

It's hard to say, but this place was just... fine. The prices are in line with what you'd expect, but the quality was hit or miss. We grabbed a 2-pound mix, and while some pieces were fresh and tasty, others had that stale, old ghee and nut taste. The Burma? Absolutely fantastic. It's the highlight for sure. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As for the shop, it has a cool vibe, but I didn't feel too welcomed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I guess a lot of people probably come in just to grab something sweet after eating at the restaurant next door. All in all, not bad, but not amazing either. 3 stars. read more

My boyfriend and I had a random craving for some baklava and found this bakery via Yelp. Boy was it well worth it and satisfied every craving we had! I feel like we stumbled on a gem and despite not really having visited any other locations to find these delicious treats I guarantee we will be returning. The bakery is located in a fairly busy shopping center but the place itself is easy to find. Inside the attendant was nice and helpful explaining how everything was sold by weight and in specific container sizes. We ordered the second smallest container and the total came out to $11. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The storefront was beautiful, clean, and very tidy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was not very busy but we were also there on a Tuesday afternoon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I hope this review convinces you to stop by because everything was delicious and you can tell made with love as well as high quality products! read more

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In Short, This is the best & most authentic Lebanese pastry shop in America. With a few more details, The flavors of home. The smell. The texture. It's all there. I love this place and every time I'm in the area I swing by to see what they got and stuff my face with yummy and high quality pastries. So authentic it rivals the ones in Lebanon. Rarely I would say this about anything replicated. Try Hallab and you'll be hooked. Just remember they run out quickly so if you'd like specific things call them a couple days ahead of time. When I have something planned I usually call and ask for 2 pounds of baklavas and such. read more

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I can't eat anymore baklavas or else I'm going to turn into a baklava. But I can't help it because the baklava from Hallab Pastry is soooooo good. Hope you have self control or else you may finish an entire box before you even realize. Next thing you know, you're driving to the shop to get another box read more

I was looking forward to trying this place. It was disappointing to say the least. Everything tasted a bit bland and not sure about the ingredients used, including the oil. Will look someplace else. read more

Hallab Pastry 1881 in Anaheim is hands-down one of the best Middle Eastern dessert spots in Southern California. The pastries are exquisite--especially the baklava and knefeh, which are rich, delicate, and perfectly balanced in flavor. You can taste the tradition and craftsmanship in every bite. But what truly made the experience unforgettable was the service--Moe went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. He was kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the sweets, offering great recommendations and sharing the history behind the pastries. It's rare to find a place that combines this level of quality with such heartfelt hospitality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is amazing as well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'll definitely be back--and bringing friends! read more

Love the pistachio ma'amoul. Service was great and selection is awesome. Prices are reasonable compared to other pastry shops in area.

Delicious Lebanese Pastries, freshly baked, with love! [[HIGHLIGHT]]A lovely and beautiful bakery, with equally beautiful decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The selection of fresh baked goodies is simply amazing! My friends & I couldn't decide, so we tried just about everything! The tea was great as well. And the friendly shop keeper made the visit even more special! We will definitely be back and will bring more of our friends!! read more

Love this place, reminds me of a place you would walk into in Lebanon. It's organized and clean, I've only tried the knefe cheese so far. I will definitely be back for more of their items soon! Unfortunately I didn't take a picture but it was a pretty large piece of knefe. read more

Absolutely the real deal! The Maamoul b'Ashta and the cheese Kefeh are the best I had outside of Lebanon! Looking forward to trying other sweets soon. read more

Oh man this is the right place for the authentic taste It takes my soul from the first bite, yuuum kenaffa and baklava you never get enough eating this, y'all should try it will make you obsessed read more

The pastries are fresh and taste delicious.The service was impeccable. The ambience is cozy. Highly recommend if you want some Lebanese delicacie. Thank you Mohammed for being so kind and patient answering all the questions coning from an Asian palate. read more

I went there by accident and I was in awe for the type of Lebanese dessert , the variety of sweet I felt like I was in heaven I ordered 4 different desserts and I was blown away by the high quality and the incredible taste , my hat is off to the chef and the owner of that establishment, If I could give them more than 5 stars I won't hesitate. read more

I love Lebanese pastry's, and I've been all over to try and find the right one. If you're local in Orange County! Please give it a try! You'll not regret it! Everything freshly baked as well read more

Thank you for your wonderful effort. The sweets are very luxurious and delicious, but I have a very important note. The person who manages the sales treats the customers in a very bad way. I think he is not fit to be a seller. In addition to that, I bought a type of sweets from you and he told me that it was rice with milk, but when I arrived home I discovered it was something else entirely read more

Hallab Pastry 1881 - Desserts Near Me - Anaheim, California

Ask for their most popular item, the cheese knafe is amazing! Staff is very friendly and helpful!

Best Middleastern sweet in the county all options are excellent in taste, presentation and quality!

The best authentic Lebanese baklava finally something good close to the one I had home

Disappointing. Purchased assorted baklava as a gift. Flavor was somehow off, tasted like stale oil. Makes me question the ratings that led me to try this place. Will not go back. read more

The best in the USA not as good as the Tripoli Hallab but very very close to it Fast service they are working on delivery also read more

The sweets are the best I had in a while, perfect balance of texture and taste. I am a fan! And will definitely be coming back!

The guy was very welcoming and made sure we tried some sweets before getting it. The place is clean and the quality of the sweets were amazing. Will be going back again really soon read more

I was in the area and tried this place, cashier was generous and gave us few samples that I really liked so I bought some sweets and brought them home and it was a complete hit with family and friends. I have been to Dearborn which is the center for middle eastern foods and sweets in America but this place truly out ran Shatila Bakery. I am usually brutally honest with my rating and this is truth. read more

this is a gem! a new place opened 4 months ago which explains the "no reviews" here yet. but the everything taste like the authentic Lebanese desserts! read more

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