Rose sold out to new owners. The bread was perfect ever since her brother sold it 30 years ago in Fresno, Now it missing something, I do not know what it is, but it just doesn't taste the same, The Armenian pizza (lahmajoun) does not taste same. I asked about this and they swear they are using the same recipe. The other stuff, Rose made seem to have vanished, Do not rely on the old pictures. read more

Occasion Bakery is a delicious little gem in the middle of Fresno. I found this place while I was driving a few students home. The sign that read "Armenian Bakery" was enough to bring me to a stop. We went inside and were immediately greeted with the warm hospitality of Rose, the bakery owner. We ordered a few sweet pastries ( savory spinach, cheese, and a peach turnover) and they each deliciously melted in our mouths! I'll definitely be coming back to sample their lunch options. If you haven't tried this place yet, head on over. The unique options and authentic Medeterranian, Lebanese, and Armenian delights are a rare find in Fresno! read more

Occasion Bakery - Mediterranean Near Me - Fresno, California

See all

Too many Middle Eastern restaurants in the USA (and Fresno, by the way) base their cuisines on what types of food were being served in Middle Eastern countries 30-50 years ago. Today's Middle Eastern cuisine, like America's, has become more focused on fast food, quick bites, snacks, and sandwiches to go. Traveler's to countries like Lebanon or Egypt will be far more likely to find foods that are more like Occasion Bakery than full-service sit-down restaurants. For this reason, Occasion Bakery has their finger on the pulse of today's "fast-food that doesn't taste like fast food" vibe that is exuded from the Middle East and America as well. Here, you'll find great sandwiches (order the soujouk and thank me later), lahmajoon (to die for--by far the best in the valley), and innumerable baked goods. Expect to pay half of what you'd pay at Phonecian Garden, Mediterranean Grill, or AJ's. All in all, one of Fresno's truly great bangs for the buck and exceedingly authentic. read more

The man who helped us was super nice and adorable. There's nothing like the smell of fresh bread cooking. I grabbed some Lamhajoon(sp?) aka Armenian pizza and some Olive flat bread. The lamhajoon is pretty good and cheaper and larger than Fresno Deli's. But I like the one Fresno Deli's offer better in terms of taste. They also have lots of beef filled pastry things. They looked like mini calzones. There is also a $10 minimum to use your card. Will definitely be coming back for the bread. read more

Hands up for the best Eastern Mediterranean bakery this side of the Mississippi! Lucky Fresnans get to enjoy this local treasure where they get authentic and gourmet breads, pastries & plates all year round. If you're passing through Fresno on business, don't miss this place before you leave. In fact make it your last stop for provisions at home. Mama Rose, the resident genius is there making her delicious treats. The Lahmajoun is unforgettable. Spiced absolutely perfectly. You will have a hard time controlling your urge for yet another. The Sou Burek is the real thing. Buttery, cheesy, yummy. I am always proud to serve it to my guests at home. The tahini bread is spot on. The right amount of sweetness complimenting the nutty richness of the sesame seed paste. You won't find a better accompaniment to your coffee. Everything I tried from the menu was spectacular. Truly Gourmet. Artisinal quality. It's a "better than mom's" experience. 5 Stars read more

Oh my word! Found this place off of Yelp & you are right!! AMAZING food! I'm here on business from Dallas so anything local I try. This place is fabulous. The owners are lovely & kind. Eat here!! It's a MUST!! read more

Occasion Bakery - Deliciousness wrapped up nice & tight! - Mediterranean Near Me - Fresno, California

So I yelped for something nearby. This popped up and I thought to give it a try. I've never had shawerma, so I decided to try it. It looked pretty simple, but it's packed full of awesomeness. I'm definitely coming back. read more

Occasion Bakery - Mediterranean Near Me - Fresno, California

I also live in SoCal but come out this way to visit family, and decided to check Yelp if I Fresno had any worthwhile places to try while I was there. Yelp came through - this place has some crazy tasty pastries, and for crazy cheap. Everything we tried was fantastic, as might be expected from a place where the food is fresh, and English is spoken clearly not as a first language by the people running the place (who I'm guessing were also the owners.) The only major complaint I have about the place: it is difficult to find. If you drive past a run-down looking liquor store, and you're like, that can't possibly be where this bakery that got such great reviews is? Nope, it totally is, it's in the same parking lot, almost invisible from the street. Looks totally ghetto, but the food is so worth it. read more

I came across Occasion Bakery on the way to Yosemite National Park and what a gem of an authentic Armenian Bakery. First of, it is family owned and run with old school charm and recipes that have been in the family for generations. We had lahmajoun and spinach and cheese boreks that were amazing. Great selection of freshly backed sweet as well as savory items. The baklava and the maamouls are a must. We stocked up on goodies for our 4 day hiking and skiing trip. If you ever are going to Yosemite park you stop by occasion bakery which is right on the way and right off the freeway. Highly recommended must visit. read more

Occasion Bakery - a plate of food on a table - Mediterranean Near Me - Fresno, California

See all

Rita is my favorite baker (shhh, don't tell my nana). Her lamajoon, paklava and gaata are the best I have ever had! She can make anyone an instant lover of Armenian goodness. Run to her shop and tell her I sent you! She's the bees knees. read more

We picked up some lahmajoun and some shawerma sandwiches on our way out of Fresno to Yosemite and they kept us full and happy all day. The meat was so tasty and so well seasoned. I would frequent this place if I lived around here. The butter cookies (not sure if that's what they're called) were delicious with some coffee later on too read more

They don't have the sandwiches on the pictures readily available. I went for a zaatar bread that I saw in one of the pictures and the gentleman told me that he could make it but I would have to wait about 30 minutes for the oven to heat up. #ramdon read more

I'd been meaning to write a review for this place. It is hidden in the back of the Medicine Shoppe on Fresno/Gettysburg. When I first step into this place, it smelled heavenly. There's nothing more warm & homey than the smell of fresh baked breads. I didn't know what to order so I asked for the special & he gave me what look like a huge calzone filled w/ cheese & minced beef. The bread is moist and delicious! it was only $3 & it filled me up. I'm a repeat customer here and will try a lot more things next time. read more

As an Armenian American living here in Fresno, it has been wonderful to find a place that provides the familiar and genuine food that I have grown up enjoying! The menu is fresh, authentic and delicious! I would recommend Occasion for a simple lunch or even a great way to host a dinner party with items that make up a complete dinner or appetizers to start. The walls are covered with a warm and inspiring story about the family and their beginnings in the baking business. I highly recommend a trip to the bakery for a great culinary experience. read more

We were in Fresno trying to find some Armenian food and we were intrigued by the pictures on Yelp. Little did we know we would be greeted by an Asian fellow that had nothing to offer. We tried their Armenian pizza which turned out to be awful and had a smell. Don't be fooled by the photos this place is not as you see on Yelp. read more

Being a transplant from Belmont/Watertown Mass, and living in the east bay, I've been searching for Lamajoun since I moved out here. Growing up on the fantastic Eastern Lamajoun, (for those who know what that it) I have to say the occasion bakery's Lamajoun hits the mark. So glad I decided to stop here on a road trip home, definitely worth the trip for me even if I have to drive out from Oakland. Thanks!!! read more

Called at 12:45 on Tuesday 8/1/2017. We wanted to order falafel wraps for lunch. We were told that it was hot so they were closed. Not very good. read more

Limited vegan options, but that's to be expected of any Armenian, Mediterranean, or Middle Eastern bakery. But four pieces of day-old za'atar bread for $6? Unappetizing spinach pie for $3? That was unexpected. International Market on Blackstone and Sierra doesn't bake their own breads, but at least they are tasty, fresh, and inexpensive. Perhaps another visit to Occasion Bakery will explain their many four and five-star reviews. read more

Thank you Rose! I love your breads, my children love them too ! ! ! We are so lucky to have you here!! Your breads are an indulgent for me:) .pita bread with stuff on it. ( olive & red pepper .????) I heat a little sauce pan or iron skillet (with EVOO and garlic powder) a little salt or I toss on some kind of white cheese. yummy! ! ! I put the bread in heated oil, spin the bread, sometimes put a lid on it. OR i broil them. They are Wonderful. You have so many breads and desserts. Look forward to coming back. read more

Quite impossible to find Occasion Bakery as you drive down Fresno St so thankfully Yelp points us in the right direction to the local spots. The baklava came in a few different varieties; very good to take a few on the road with you for a sweet snack. This is a very small bakery so it doesn't have typical seating area to enjoy your food. We also took out a couple of triangular pastry pies (they look like fatayer): one had a spinach filling and the other had a three cheese filling. They were only a few bucks and probably would have tasted better if I ate them when we bought them but we instead microwaved it up the next morning for breakfast which perhaps made it a bit dry. I was desiring to try their Friday lunch special felafel sandwich but didn't have time. read more

It was really good. Nice little spot in the corner. I had falafel sandwhich really tasty I will go back for sure!

Occasion Bakery makes amazing food! Although I live in San Francisco, we order a lot of food from Aunt Vartouhie (Rose) all the time. It's one of the few bakeries (and only one near us) that makes their food just like you get back home. The food is very authentic and tastes amazing (and I'm pretty picky about Mediterranean food). The Lahmajoun and the Knefeh are two of my favorites. Bless them for continuing to deliver to us here in the Bay Area! read more

I always get Lahmajoun from here.....and esp when friends visit from out of town....they love it so much and surprised to know there is great Armenian bakery in the central valley! read more

Best lahmajeun you can buy in town. The Sou Berag is great. I have had both at other places and they have the best. Everything I have had there is really good. Definately worth a try. It is not impressive looking and tucked behind another store. read more

Best lahmajoon in town by miles! Sooo yummy!

Delicious! I live in LA but come to Fresno to visit family and use Yelp to find good spots. And as usual Yelp came through. The lahmajoun was amazing, so fresh! A small tray of baklava to go finished off lunch perfectly. Def will be going back. read more

The best food and service ever!!!! Fresh, authentic Mediterranean food & homemade. Must try the, EVERYTHING!!!!!

Unbelievable. This place is so cute. The lady who works there is so cute. She made us feel like her daughters when we ordered food, we sat inside and she served us and catered to our every whims lol. The food... the food is so good. Really, if you serve this in a fancy place, the prices would at least be triple. It is hard to find, next to a haircut place and a quickymart, but the lamajuns and the zatar are my favorite. I almost don't want to post a review because I don't want everyone to go and make her give other people the attention she gave us! I'm kidding... kinda! If you like homecooked meals and Armenian baked goods, this place is something you should check out read more

can't talk about this bakery without exciting my tastebuds and getting the urge to have some right now! ... delicious baked goods and by far the best lahmajoun I have ever tasted ... and trust me I have tasted ALOT of lahmajoun .. Great service, kind people... a MUST GO !!!! read more

My first time here was on Thursday. I went in because of all the great yelp reviews. The lady who bakes the food was extremely sweet! She was very friendly. I went in to buy some lahmajoon. It was amazing!!!! I bought the regular and the spicy and both were delightful! I definitely will be going back to buy some more and buy some other goodies!! read more

Fantastic lahmajoun and other treats. Meat and cheese hand pies are AMAZING!!!! We drive down from Sacramento and fill a cooler. Rose is so sweet. Its hard to find the first time, but worth the trip. read more

love the sharmas ! the owner is very nice very deli like . nice lil place .

fresh breads baked daily, best falafel sandwiches in town! delicious beeroks and lahmajoons. variety of desserts kenafe jabne, baklava and more.. so many good reviews about this bakery and competitors keep flagging this bakeries reviews!! This bakery is the best in town!!!!!!!!!!!! read more