161 Best Middle Eastern Sweets Shops Near You (2026)

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Karak chai and Dubai chocolate — 5-star South Woodford hidden weekend bakery; 74+ reviews; karak chai described as one of the best ever tasted, Arab-inspired; apple crumble pudding, mamoul biscuits; described as the definition of a hidden gem

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Patisserie Beirut Lebanese cake — a fragrant Lebanese celebration cake decorated with pistachios and edible florals in the Beirut tradition at this Harehills Lane Leeds patisserie

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Lebanese baklava — honey-soaked, pistachio-filled, freshly made; Guildford's go-to for Middle Eastern sweets with a warm and welcoming atmosphere

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Trelice milk cake — fresh, intensely milky and better than many Turkish counterparts according to regulars; run by a passionate couple who make everything fresh daily in Wycombe

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Luqma — the most talked-about item in customer reviews

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ADAM BAKERY Cheetham Hill Middle Eastern flatbread — a freshly baked Levantine-style flatbread in Cheetham Hill M8, one of Greater Manchester's authentic Middle Eastern bakeries for this diverse North Manchester community

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Kurdistan Bakery Toxteth Middle Eastern flatbread — a freshly baked Kurdish-style flatbread at Granby Street L8 Toxteth, one of Liverpool's most authentic Middle Eastern bakeries for the diverse local community

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Lebanese honey cake — rich, floral and deeply satisfying; H&A brings authentic Middle Eastern patisserie craft to North London

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Fresh cream celebration cake — Opera Cake Shop in Longsight is a beloved community patisserie for both Arabic sweets and custom celebration cakes

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Middle Eastern sweets selection — a rotating daily box of traditional Arabic confectionery including baklawa, maamoul and kanafeh, made fresh from authentic family recipes at Fishponds Road

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Patisserie Land Lebanese cake — a fragrant, rose-water-scented celebratory cake decorated with pistachios and edible flowers in the Lebanese tradition, the most distinctive sweet on Harehills Lane

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Zamzam Bakery Old Trafford Middle Eastern flatbread — a freshly baked Middle Eastern-style flatbread at Elsinore Road M16 Old Trafford, an authentic bakery for Greater Manchester's diverse Old Trafford community

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Mariam Bakery and Desserts St Stephens Road Leicester Middle Eastern flatbread — a freshly baked Middle Eastern-style flatbread at St Stephens Road LE2, a quality Leicester Middle Eastern bakery for the community

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Knafeh — shredded pastry layered over molten cheese, soaked in rose-water syrup and finished with crushed pistachios, served warm from the pan

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Kunafa — a warm Middle Eastern pastry of shredded kataifi dough packed with stretchy white cheese, baked until golden and soaked in sugar syrup scented with rose water

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Pera Artisan Patisserie Harringay Turkish baklava — freshly made filo pastry baklava with pistachios or walnuts at Salisbury Promenade Green Lanes N8, a quality North London Turkish patisserie on this culturally rich street

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SySweets Bordesley Middle Eastern pastry — freshly made Levantine-style pastries and sweets at Coventry Road B10 Small Heath, a quality Birmingham Middle Eastern bakery for this diverse community

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South Asian mithai selection — a rotating daily box of freshly made traditional sweets including gulab jamun, barfi and ladoo, made from family recipes at this City Road Cardiff sweet shop

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Togri Bakery Sparkbrook Middle Eastern flatbread — a freshly baked Levantine-style flatbread at Montgomery Street B11 Sparkbrook, an authentic Middle Eastern bakery for this diverse South Birmingham community

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Royem Patisserie Colindale bespoke cake — a fully custom hand-decorated celebration cake at Sunnyside Terrace Colindale NW9, a quality North West London patisserie and cake studio

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Papa Knafeh — warm shredded pastry packed with stretchy white cheese, baked until golden and drizzled with rose-water syrup and crushed pistachios, the most authentic knafeh in Leeds' Harehills

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Baklawa — layers of paper-thin filo pastry filled with crushed pistachios and walnuts, soaked in rose and orange blossom syrup, sold fresh from the counter by the piece

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Noor Bakery Lebanese sweet — a rotating daily selection of freshly made Arabic sweets including baklawa, maamoul and mamoul at this Harehills Road Leeds bakery for the North African and Middle Eastern community

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Cookie dough waffle — a crisp Belgian waffle loaded with warm cookie dough and drizzled with toppings at this Downend High Street branch of Areeshaz, the East Bristol dessert destination

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Kunafa cheesecake — a fusion of warm Middle Eastern kunafa pastry and creamy cheesecake filling, Sultan's most distinctive dessert creation for Harehills' diverse sweet-loving community

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Mayya Bakery Salford Levantine pastry — freshly made Levantine sweets and pastries at Duncan Street M5 Salford, a quality Greater Manchester Middle Eastern bakery for the Salford and Eccles community

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Strawberry kunafa cheesecake — layers of shredded kunafa pastry, cream cheese filling and fresh strawberry compote, served warm with a sugar syrup drizzle and pistachio crumb

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Zamzam Bakery Spital Hill Sheffield Middle Eastern flatbread — a freshly baked Levantine-style flatbread at Spital Hill S4, an authentic Sheffield Middle Eastern bakery for the diverse Burngreave community

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Syrian kunafa and pistachio maamoul — stunning Middle Eastern sweets shop; same authentic taste as Damascus with seating upstairs

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Milk cake — moist, freshly made and beautifully presented; this local neighbourhood dessert lounge delivers and has quickly built a loyal following

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Dubai chocolate kunafa waffle — hot crispy waffle topped with kunafa and Dubai chocolate sauce, served with ice cream; a brilliant mashup of trends at this family-run Stevenage dessert shop

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Kinderella milk cake — soft, balanced and not overly sweet; an indulgent creation drawing on Middle Eastern milk dessert traditions; Luton's standout late-night dessert destination open until 3am

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Pistachio kunafa waffle and Dubai chocolate fudge cake — 4.8-star Coulsdon branch; 410+ reviews; freshest fruits and ingredients; Matilda cake praised as huge and worth every penny; open till 1am

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Dubai strawberry kunafa and guava ice cream — 4.8-star eggless dessert shop with kids' play area; unique Indian-fusion ice cream and waffles; all vegetarian

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Crepe — the most talked-about item in customer reviews

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Gaziantep Patisserie Barnet Turkish baklava — freshly made filo pastry baklava at High Street EN5 Hadley Barnet, an authentic Turkish patisserie bringing Anatolian sweet culture to North London

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Dubai kunafa chocolate gelato — described as to die for, the best gelato ever had; Figo's Little Italy location offers outdoor seating in the heart of Manhattan with friendly staff who let you sample everything

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Rayan Sweets West Hendon Syrian baklawa — freshly made filo pastry baklawa at West Hendon Broadway NW9, an authentic Syrian confectionery shop for North West London's Middle Eastern community

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Turkish kunafeh — shredded pastry packed with molten white cheese, baked until golden and drenched in rose-water syrup, Bristanbul's most-requested dessert from the Turkish tradition

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LEVANTINO Withington Levantine dessert — freshly made Levantine-inspired sweet treats at Copson Street M20 Withington, a quality South Manchester café bringing Middle Eastern dessert culture to this community

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Fakhouri Patisserie Park Royal Lebanese sweets — freshly made Lebanese-style sweets and pastries at Acton Business Centre NW10, bringing authentic Levantine confectionery to North West London's Park Royal community

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Levantine baklawa — freshly made filo pastry layers filled with crushed pistachios and walnuts soaked in rose and orange blossom syrup, made from authentic Syrian family recipes at this Dalry Road sweet shop

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Doga Patisserie South Tottenham Turkish baklava — freshly made filo pastry baklava with pistachios or walnuts at West Green Road N15 South Tottenham, authentic Turkish patisserie for North London's vibrant Turkish community

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Dolce Desserts Alum Rock pistachio knafeh brownie — a warm velvety brownie layered with pistachio knafeh at Alum Rock Road B8, a purple-branded Dolce luxury dessert parlour serving Birmingham's diverse East community with waffles, viral Dubai chocolate and multi-layer cakes

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Dolce Desserts Dudley Road dream cake — a dramatic multi-layer Dream Cake at Dudley Road B18, the newest Dolce luxury dessert parlour in the Ladywood and Winson Green corridor, serving indulgent waffles, cheesecakes and viral Birmingham desserts

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Kunafa soft scoop ice cream — a warm kunafa pastry base topped with a scoop of house-made soft serve ice cream, drizzled with rose-water syrup and crushed pistachios

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Rashida's Patisserie Park Royal Arabic sweet — a rotating selection of freshly made traditional Arabic sweets and pastries at Sunbeam Road Park Royal NW10, serving London's diverse North West community

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Al-Jabal Bakery Park Royal Middle Eastern flatbread — a freshly baked Levantine-style flatbread at Acton Business Centre NW10, one of North West London's authentic Middle Eastern bakeries for the Park Royal community

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Milkybar cookie dough — a warm, white chocolate-loaded cookie dough pot made with crushed Milkybar pieces, baked until gooey and served with soft-scoop vanilla ice cream

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Alwan Sweets Kingsbury Lebanese baklawa — freshly made filo pastry baklawa in pistachio and walnut flavours at Kingsbury Road NW9, an authentic Levantine confectionery shop for North West London

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Kunafa — melts in the mouth with a rich authentic flavour; Laza is Astoria's most talked-about late-night dessert café, owned by The Ocky Way influencer Mohammad Rakim, open until 2am most nights

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Pistachio kunafa brownie — a fudgy brownie topped with a layer of warm kunafa pastry and pistachio cream, inspired by the Dubai chocolate trend and finished with a honey drizzle

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Kunafa-flavoured celebration cakes — West Ealing's go-to for custom birthday cakes with Middle Eastern–French fusion flair

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Kunafa cookie dough mug and Bubblelicious sundae — 4.7-star Upton Park Urban Chocolatier; 3,637+ reviews; one of the highest-reviewed dessert shops in East London; pistachio cookie dough praised; warm and cosy atmosphere

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BabaBake Aldgate East Middle Eastern dessert — a warm indulgent Middle Eastern-inspired dessert at Whitechapel High Street E1 Aldgate East, a quality East London sweet destination

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Nayla Lounge Golders Green Middle Eastern ice cream — a quality artisan ice cream with Middle Eastern flavours at Finchley Road NW11 Golders Green, a quality North West London café and ice cream destination

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Wally's baklawa — freshly made Middle Eastern baklawa from filo pastry layers filled with crushed nuts and soaked in honey syrup, sold alongside European chocolates at this iconic Royal Arcade delicatessen

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South Asian mithai selection — a rotating daily box of freshly made traditional sweets including gulab jamun, barfi and ladoo, made from authentic recipes for Edinburgh's South Asian community

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Freshly baked samoon — a traditional Iraqi diamond-shaped flatbread baked fresh throughout the day, Zam Zam's most essential daily bake for Easton's diverse and vibrant community

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Lebanese baklawa — wafer-thin filo pastry layered with crushed pistachios and walnuts, baked until golden and soaked in rose and orange blossom syrup, made from an authentic Lebanese family recipe