Welcome to Al-Sham Sweets
Located in Astoria, NY, Al-Sham Sweets is a Middle Eastern bakery known for its traditional desserts. With a small shop but a big reputation, customers rave about their kunafe, baklava, and other nut-packed pastries. The rose water milk pudding is a unique must-try. Despite the lack of seating, the quick service and delicious sweets keep patrons coming back for more. Cash-only policy and no labeled items may be minor inconveniences, but the quality and taste of the desserts make it all worth it. If you have a sweet tooth and appreciate authentic Middle Eastern flavors, Al-Sham Sweets is a hidden gem you don't want to miss.
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24-39 Steinway St Astoria, NY 11103 Hotline: (718) 777-0876
Welcome to Al-Sham Sweets, a charming Middle Eastern bakery in Astoria, NY, that has captured the hearts and taste buds of its customers. With a focus on traditional desserts like kunafe and baklava, this small shop is a hidden gem for those craving a taste of the Middle East.
Customers rave about the quality of the sweets at Al-Sham Sweets, with reviews praising the kunefe nabulsi and the assorted baklava trays. From the decadent rose water milk pudding to the syrupy pistachio baklava, each pastry is a sweet delight that will transport you to the bustling streets of the Middle East.
While the shop may be small and without seating, the quick-moving line and friendly service make the experience a breeze. Whether you're a fan of nut-packed pastries or looking to try something new like coconut desserts, Al-Sham Sweets offers a wide selection that is perfect for sharing with friends and family.
One standout feature of Al-Sham Sweets is its commitment to using high-quality ingredients that ensure the desserts taste amazing even hours later. Cash-only and offering moderate noise levels, this bakery is perfect for a quick stop to satisfy your sweet cravings.
If you're in the mood for traditional Middle Eastern sweets that are made with love and care, Al-Sham Sweets is the place to visit. Stop by for a taste of baklava bliss and leave with a smile on your face and a satisfied sweet tooth!
Got my kunafe fix!!! Felt like a kid again with all the sweets back in the ME loved the baklava too!!!
Very good sweets! My go-to is the kunefe nabulsi and it's to die for. Really a traditional sweet done right. The shop is very small without any seating area, and there is always a line. The line moves very quick though, I was in and out within 5 minutes. I would recommend for anyone looking for a traditional dessert shop to come here!
Great selection of middle eastern pastries. It is a bit overwhelming as none of the items are labeled so you would have to ask the staff for more information. The pastries are very decadent and more so on the sweeter side. It's perfect for sharing small bites. I tried this rose water milk pudding that I've never had before and it's so good! It's definitely not as sweet which is what I like. We also got other nut packed pastries and there were plenty that had chocolate covering as well. This place would be my frequent visit if only I lived walking distance from it. *CASH ONLY*
Theeee best. Cash only. Everything is delish. Service is great. Fast and easy! Highlyyy recommend.
It's the best! The service unmatched Ambiance warm and homely I am like a kid in a candy shop when I visit Knafeh, the cookies, everything is worth the price and more I don't live close so I make sure to buy in bulk when I visit. The desserts taste amazing even later and that is all I need to know about the quality of their ingredients! Excellent!
**CASH ONLY** This place is a baklava emporium. Stopped in after dinner down the block and went with just a few options - the pistachio baklava, mixed nuts baklava and mini kunafeh - but I could have eaten the whole case if left to my own devices. The mixed nuts baklava was my boyfriend's favorite, while I preferred the pure pistachio. Just incredible all around.
We ordered this massive tray of assorted baklava and loved all of them! I'd be lying if I knew exactly what each of them was but I liked the ones with pistachio and walnut the most! They were all syrupy and delicious. We also got knafeh but that was a bit soggy, unfortunately. Would def recommend this place!
Once I observed a tour group, or at least what resembled a tour group, enter Al-Sham. Of course this was right before I was planning to duck in. Clearly, it's a popular spot! The variety here is tremendous (not just baklava), and the sweets come in all sorts of sizes and options. I need to try some of the coconut items next time for sure. The employees are kind and patient when being asked what the desserts are. I would say that it would help me and them too if the items were labelled. Due to Al-Sham's narrowness, it's more of a to-go establishment. Prices are reasonable. Cash only!
-Best fresh baklava variety I've found in nyc -Kaneffe is geat and fresh but not the best (wink wink Nablus sweets) -Sweet and experienced staff with swift service despite high volume -it is pricey for baklava around $20 per pound but it's damn good so it iz what it iz bc SELF CaRE ***Warning: hide from your diabetic family members bc they WILL devour these precious nuggets like candy -Cash only so bring that paper! (zelle up to $10)