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Sham Sweets

4.4 (82 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Laine H.

I had a craving for pistachio Turkish delight and found my way here. I ended up getting a variety pack of goods. Baklava was solid. Turkish delight nougat stuff was fabulous (will definitely get it here moving forward when I have a craving vs. Amazon) Some of the items were just ok, but the person working there also recommended this honey soaked pastry with a cream inside (see photos) and I'm still dreaming about it, so yummy! When the weather gets warm, I'll definitely be back for the famous ice cream (I love Turkish ice cream - it was just rainy when I visited so opted for the pastry goods instead!) So great to have a sweets shop like this in Sacramento!

Pistachio baklava
Saba D.

We stopped by this store to grab some sweets for some occasion. The store is already have a set of trays covered and ready to be purchased but also they had a variety of delicious sweets and lots of pistachios based sweets interestingly. It looks very clean and neat place. There are several tables for families to sit and enjoy coffee or tea with some sweets and they also have savory pastries. We grabbed some pastries and sweets. They were delicious and most importantly fresh. The baklava is so crunchy bit not hard and not very sweet it's perfect balance. The worker was nice too and accommodated our order.

Booza, frozen pistachio desert .
Monica C.

After seeing their booza (pistachio frozen dessert) , I decided to pay them a visit ! Their employees were very nice , but there was a bit of a language barrier . I had to show them pictures of what we wanted . The younger gentlemen mentioned that they offer catering, and to give them a call for more information. The fcomes in a big roll that they will cut into slices for you . Overall, I thought it was ok. It definitely looked better in pictures and tasted like frozen whipped cream to me . I also purchased some baklava which was also just ok . Overall , I wasn't completely blown away by the booza and baklava that I tried , therefore I am in no rush to return .

The Booza (sliced roll of pistachio, frozen cream)
Clarissa C.

If you are a fan of pistachio desserts, you don't have to look any further. This mom and pop Syrian store has trays upon trays of nutty sweets and pastries. We tried a bunch of different things (unfortunately I don't know the names of them). But, I have concluded all my favorite things were triangle-shaped (picture included). I think the smaller was a baklava but the larger was filled with a mild cream of some sort! All were flaky and delicious. One of the wildcards also enjoyed most was a piece out of the slab of stretchy candy(?) made with rose flavor and nuts! The Booza was also really good if you are a fan of pistachios and frozen cream. It's basically what it tastes like after he slices the frozen roll and puts it into a clear cup for you to enjoy. It's not as stretchy as I thought it would be, but it was clean, simple, and creamy. Overall, my review is 4.5 stars. This gem of a sweets place is great if you like desserts that aren't cloyingly sweet (the ultimate form of dessert praise from older Asians). The owner is very nice. It would be awesome (as some others have said) if there were prices and names listed for all the amazing trays of sweets on the counter. We definitely got by showing him pictures of what we wanted, but would be helpful for learning/sharing more about their food culture and for other Yelpers deciding what to grab for dessert!

Desserts (wished they had names and prices of each pastry)
Cindy M.

You must get the booza! I've never had anything like it before, and it's this ice cream made with mastic (a plant resin which makes it sticky), and orchid flour...had to look this up! It has a sticky texture which reminded me a bit like condensed milk (also tasted a bit like that, but with some rose flavor), and also very creamy and thick. The flavor was wonderful and fragrant. I also enjoyed that there was a lot of chopped pistachios for taste and texture. We also got a box of pastries. It would have been helpful to know the names and prices of each item so that we didn't have to just point to and say "that one in front/back." It was nice that the person helping us was trying to teach us some names of pastries along the way though. He also made suggestions for items which was nice. He pointed out this fried looking roll that has cheese in it, and that ended up being my favorite for the textures...the crunchy outside and chewy inside. I believe it's Zainab fingers from what I found on my Google search for this pastry's name haha. Overall, loved the selection of desserts and I would definitely come back!

Booza
Melissa Y.

After trying booza (Arab ice cream) in Michigan, my boyfriend and I have been enamored with it but couldn't find any around where we live, so we drove 2 hours to try the booza at Sham Sweets. We weren't disappointed! The booza is kept in rolls there, and the guy there cut slices of it and arranged them in a lovely rose shape. The ice cream was thick, dense, and super chewy. You can buy the ice cream by the pound too, so we bought 2 pounds as it's not every day we drive 2 hours for ice cream. We asked the guy there how fast it would melt, but he asked how long our drive would be and packed the ice cream in a bag with a bunch of ice for us, which was SO kind of him! (And it survived 2 hours in a hot car!) We also bought cream kunafa, which was made to order in 30 minutes. I'm not an expert on kunafa as I've only had it one other time, but I really enjoyed it from here; it's very pleasant and you can control the sweetness with the sugar syrup. My family enjoyed it too. If I lived in Sac I'd be returning again and again, but it would definitely be worth another 2-hour drive for the lovely ice cream and the excellent customer service. Come try this place!

Darina H.

Wow! Absolutely amazed at the varieties, the flavors and the selections! My family and I stopped by Sham Sweets for a dine in dessert experience! We decided to pick a variety of little sweets including baklava, pistachio kadaif, lokum (Turkish delight) - rose was my favorite and more. You can select the sweets in front and they weigh it by the pound. You can fine booza (ice cream) here also! Savory options are also available! Hands down my new favorite dessert spot! Big trays of baklava and other fine goods available for catering and big parties. Can't wait to come back for more!

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7 years ago

This is the best place for middle eastern sweets. The kunafa is perfect and the ice cream is unique. I highly recommend this shop.

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Babes Ice Cream & Donuts

Babes Ice Cream & Donuts

4.4
(384 reviews)
4.0 mi
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Gluten free donuts!! I found this spot on a brief visit recently and had a craving for a pastry. I…read morehad to try it! My eye was first drawn to the churro, I haven't been able to have one in years, I was so excited. It was everything I ever wanted in a churro. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and coated with cinnamon sugar. I could have polished off a dozen of them! The apple fritter was also on my must try list. I grew up loving apple fritters and since having to go GF, it is my most missed donut-adjacent treat. This one was smaller than a normal one, but that was fine because I could actually enjoy it without it being too big. Perfectly fluffy with apple pieces and spiced just right, it was delicious. The cruellers were nice and crispy on the outside and just sweet enough. Glazed with chocolate or regular icing, they are a perfect donut. I have recommended this spot to others that are GF, they need to experience the joy of a prefect GF donut!

For a vegan ice cream and donut spot, this place offers some really great, unique flavors and the…read moreproduct tastes good! I was able to taste the blueberry cobbler and the chunky monkey. Both tasted very good but slightly different without dairy. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the flavor and textures. My friend ended up with the white chocolate macadamia nut cookie which was also great. I love a crunch or different texture mixed in. She did mention that the Rocky Road tasted a bit off because of the lack of dairy and the texture was a bit unusual. The staff were polite and patient and the place didn't seem that crowded for a Thursday around dinner time. I suppose with Ginger Elizabeth's and Rick's Dessert Diner all on the same strip, there is a lot of competition for dessert places here. We were happy to try something new. Everything was fairly clean and there was plenty of bar seating as well as a few tables. I believe there were also tables outside.

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Assorted pastries
Assorted pastries
Pumpkin pie soooo good!
Pumpkin pie soooo good!
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Sana'a Cafe

Sana'a Cafe

4.6
(274 reviews)
5.1 mi
$$

I visited Sana'a Cafe in Sacramento, CA [901 K St] on Friday, 03/27/26, around 12 PM…read more What stood out to me about this cafe was the gorgeous ambiance. There were a lot of gold accents and beautiful lighting, which absolutely added to the overall vibe of the interior. The entire environment was even calming, peaceful, and comfortable. I proceeded to order the Mango Passionfruit Refresher and a small Baklava. Oh my goodness! The drink was dynamite as well as the baklava being on point! Both items were just super tasty and exceeded expectations. This location is in the heart of downtown Sacramento. Even though the parking can get quite chaotic and busy, it was well worth the visit! I highly recommend coming here.

Super cute cafe downtown off K Street! My friend and I recently came to try this place after we saw…read moreit in a Coffee Crawl. After driving by so many times I glad to have tried it. The inside is much bigger than expected, lots of seating, and delicious drinks and pastries. The inside is bright, spacious, they have outlets if you wanted to bring a laptop to do work. The worker was nice and answered questions we had about the drinks. I ordered the Yemeni latte which has cinnamon and cardamon in it. The drink was tasty without being overly sweet, I do wish the coffee flavor was a bit stronger. I also ordered the saffron milk cake which reminded me of a tres leches cake. I really loved the milk cake, very sweet but great with their coffee. My friend ordered the rose milk cake and it was also delicious. I would definitely come back!

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Interior
Interior
Adeni chai, baklava, tulumba.
Adeni chai, baklava, tulumba.
My delicious coffee Yemeni Iced Latte

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Rick's Dessert Diner

Rick's Dessert Diner

3.4
(1.7k reviews)
4.0 mi
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Heard Rick's Dessert Diner was a Sacramento classic, so I had to check them out during my final…read moredays in Davis. The moment you walk in, the retro 1950s diner ambience immediately transports you back to classic Americana dessert culture. They've apparently been serving Sacramento for over 37 years! - Hot Fudge Sundae -- made with Gunther's vanilla & chocolate ice cream, topped with whipped cream, pralines, and a candied cherry; beautifully presented with warm hot fudge drizzled all over - Lemon Raspberry Cake -- moist sponge cake layered with lemon, raspberry, and whipped cream; balanced sweetness with buttercream-coated sides The red booth seating and vintage Americana decor really complete the nostalgic vibe. Service was friendly and quick, and the overall ambience was cozy, retro, and diner-themed. Rick's Dessert Diner definitely feels one-of-a-kind, I'll have to stop by again next time I'm passing through Sacramento.

Just left the diner. Came in with my brother and niece. My niece was at the counter getting the…read moremilkshake she ordered. The person she was interacting with was Noel "the Manager. " He was making small talk with her and he asked her if we were her family. She asked him which one he thought was her "PARENT." He replied that he thought I was her grandmother. I'm 54 years old and have a 30-year-old daughter and my niece is 25. I don't even know how that would be possible. I was right next to them sitting at a table with my brother so of course I heard, and I got up and I said what's up with this grandma stuff, and he said that he answered her question and told her that he thought I was her grandmother. Honestly, I felt completely insulted like you're not supposed to say things like that to your customers or even about your customers. I felt myself getting ready to go completely off on him, so I walked away and went to sit back down. He had the audacity to tell my niece some people can't handle the truth. It's so baffling to me that a manager would say something like that. I know employees sometimes say inappropriate things, but he should know better!! This was supposed to be a nice family outing and he ruined my night. Luckily I have confidence in myself and his comment didn't give me a complex or make me like I look old. It was also disappointing because I went in there specifically to get an eclair, which is normally a decent size. For some reason, it was the half of the size and the same price.

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Raspberry cheesecake
Raspberry cheesecake
Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Raspberry cheesecake

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Con Azucar Cafe

Con Azucar Cafe

4.2
(230 reviews)
5.2 mi
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On a 10 point scale I would give this place an 8/10. BEAUTIFUL atmosphere. LOTS of tables and room…read moreto sit with family, meet a date, or even study. As a student, I was eternally grateful for the outlets under the tables as well! I tried the Abuelita hot chocolate and some cookies. The cookies were a bit dry, but the hot chocolate was fantastic, tasted like when my grandma makes it at home. The area surrounding the cafe is the Golden One Center so there are so many places to walk around if you are working or studying and need a break! The staff was also very friendly, and I got my drink and cookies almost immediately. Will definitely be coming again, to try the food and a matcha! Maybe even there gigante concha!

Con Azur Cafe and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience…read more Their cafe de olla version was terrible. Café de Olla is a classic Mexican coffee that offers a well-balanced blend of coffee, cinnamon, and brown sugar, often served with heavy cream to give you a comforting and energizing boost. Traditionally, it's even served at funerals as families celebrate the passing of a loved one into a better life. It's meant to be warm, rich, and meaningful. However, the café's version was far from that. The counter staff overpromised their Café de Olla, but it tasted terrible. When I asked to switch to a mocha because of how bad the coffee was, their friendly smile quickly disappeared. They didn't offer a replacement or try to make it right. Instead, I had to pay again for the mocha just to finish the coffee break with my wife. Very disappointing experience. It was an easy decision not to come back. If you're going to sell poor-quality coffee, at least stand behind it and fix the problem instead of charging customers twice. Promotes well in facebook- HELL NO not again.

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More conchitas and postres
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Love to see it . Decor
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