Bay Sweets Market

Food: I came here for the baklawa. They came pre-packaged for $7.99, so unfortunately they weren't fresh, but they still tasted fine reheated. The baklawa was very flaky and not too sweet, which I liked. I think the amount that I got was good for the price. I would grab another box to satisfy a craving. Service: This is a market, so there is no service, but I had no issues with the cashier. Ambiance: There is a small parking lot out front.

Some of the best Middle Eastern food in Boston. The people are wonderful and kind. The cheese boats and pizza are fantastic, with an incredible soft dough! The Zataar bread and many other things are top shelf. You will be happy you went!

Yes, lunch of the gods, olives, hummus, baba ganoush, and flat bread were some of the freshly made mediterranean foods we picked up today. We just can't get enough of these wonderful tasting foods.

Enjoyed my time at Bay sweets. Great section of food and snacks. Quality and friendly service that you can trust. Highly recommend trying it out if you’re in the area. Relatively affordable prices

Best Middle Eastern grocery in Boston! So many great things made fresh in the store; especially great for lent! We shop here every week and have for years. The staff are always so nice and helpful - and did I say the best Middle Eastern food in Boston?

Great store. My husband thinks their kibbe is the best he ever had! Loaded up on up on spinach and meat breads and other middle eastern spices i can't get where i live. Will definitely come back and try their sandwiches and dessert.

Bay Sweets Market is the best grocery store I’ve ever been to. You could subsist for a lifetime on the delicious, healthy foods that they sell, and of course they make sandwiches and snacks and sell wine and booze! The staff is absolutely wonderful too!!!

Love their freshly baked fatayer and manaeesh. Also the kibbeh is excellent. It’s a small store but I can easily find my essential middle eastern staples such as labneh, cheese, olives and frozen goods.

Love this place.very friendly,great zaatar bread and lamajuene. Good olives and a good selection of yogurts and Syrian bread Middle Eastern cheeses and drinks too.

This place is full of fresh baked goods and delicious made to order sandwiches. The girl behind the counter is always very friendly and helpful.

Fab, fresh hummus. Waaaay better than store bought garbage. Pita chips rock too. Small neighborhood joint across from CM.

Went to eat at bona pita. Found it was closed down. Found.Bay Sweet Market. Excellent sandwich at a very good price. If you are in the area stop by. Interesting pastries and groceries too. Didn't try them this time.

I've been going here for over 20 years. One of the best middle eastern restaurants/bakery around. I

This place has a great selection of FRESH baked goods! It's not just sweets! The prices are affordable enough that next time I have guests, I am going to come here, buy up some goodies and pretend I baked it all.

A West Roxbury hidden gem to outsiders like myself. Middle Eastern food store with plenty of staples from the area. But a must fry is the garlic butter. Basically garlic whipped with canola oil. This stuff is AMAZING to say the least. Whenever I'm in the area I buy a tub. Kept in the back of the store in the refrigerated section. My new find is Kri Kri. Peanuts with a peanut brittle flavored coating. Yum! So many different things to choose from with a super helpful staff. Parking out front. Clean as a whistle inside and out. Do yourself a favor and check out this place...

The prepared food is delicious and they have all of the spices you need to cook Lebanese dishes. I am a fan!

We used to love this place. Falafel and sandwiches were the best. We got a falafel sandwich today with tabbouleh and tahine. When we got it home it was poorly made, falling apart, the falafel were like hockey pucks (one was inedible it was so hard), little tahine and no hot sauce as requested. The young woman who made the sandwich put the falafel in the microwave?? It used to be made fresh to order. Based on this we will never be back. It's too bad because it is a nice market and the quality of prepared foods used to be great. Disappointed.

Love this place!! Kibbeh, zaatar breads and the best desserts. Everything is fresh and delicious! They also have a ton of middle eastern products. Olives, cheeses, hummus and lots of other goodies!!

Don't buy the green olives, it's like they have been sitting in salt for a way too long they are inedible. The grumpy shop keeper was insulting to me when I returned them. What a jerk!

"Can I have a sandwich?" "Sure, what would you like?" "Well, I don't know what I want." "You can tell me a number." "I don't know because I want a bit of everything. I'm really very hungry." The man behind the counter is "Steve," or "just Steve" as he told me. He chuckled at my frankness for needing falafel, hummous, and salad with dressing in a blissful wrap. Before my senses registered even the taste, texture, and aromas, I knew in a microsecond that this was absolutely the best sandwich on earth. This is what the gods eat, and this would become my "fix". I had found it. Finally. So many flavorful spices in the rich and creamy falafel. The tangy dressing had a kick, while the crunchy pickled veggies put a giant grin on my face. And man oh man, the bread was scrumptiously chewy and soft. I noticed every single customer was grabbing packets and packets of pita bread, which came in over 10 varieties of textures and sizes. I seemed to be witnessing preparation for a long hold up in a celler in the wake of a natural disaster. I asked Steve how come, and he responded matter of fact, "Because we're the best." I think I may need to revise my answer to Yelp's Last Meal on Earth.

I love this little shop! They have the most incredible savory baked goods. Meat pies, Spinach pies, cheese boats, veggie pizzas, za'atar bread. Sublime!! Much of this is due to the bread. I have no clue how they make their bread so chewy and flavourful. It is an awesome place to pick up food to serve as hors d'ouvres. I often get a big bag of cheese boats and warm them and serve them at parties. Always a huge hit. The people who run the shop are also so nice and friendly. I am embarrassed that I don't know their names. Once I was jogging by and decided to grab a veggie pizza for lunch and didn't have enough cash on me. The lady behind the counter was so gracious and sweet telling me not to worry about it. So obviously I come here 90% of the time for their bakery but the shop is jam packed with great middle eastern/Lebanese sundries. Cases of cheese, labneh, vats of olives etc. It is definitely worth a visit!

Fresh Lebanese Bread - about 7 types of cured olives in vats. Kibbieh( spelling) chopped meat fresh with spices - so you can make your own kabobs. An on site dessert maker - so many treats - nougat/ flaky with pistachio etc... Turkish delight. Feta / dry couscous. Regular clientele get in and get out - the owner will also do custom orders. The cutest striped red awning that seems more appropriate for a five and dime or soda shop - I like this.

Used to love this place, and would visit once per week for a falafel, baba ganoush, and/or some pita bread to go, etc. The taste and quality are incredible. HOWEVER, due to rudeness exhibited by the male owner, I'm done. There are several other options in the area that appreciate their customers, stay open the hours listed on their front door, and aren't blatantly rude. I turned the other cheek with the male owner several times, due to the two female staff being so nice, but the other night was the final straw. Leading up to other night, I've had entire transactions with the male owner where he didn't say a word or look up. I'd still say thank you, and no reciprocal reply. I'm a sucker for their good takeout food, so I popped in the other night at 5:30 and stood by the takeout counter for several minutes and was ignored by the male owner standing near the front of the store. I finally approached, and asked if I could order a falafel to go. In the minimum amount of words possible, he uttered: 'no more takeout' (see Seinfeld soup Nazi episode). Not sorry, or we're out of food. When I asked why, he didn't respond. I added that the store is listed as being open until 7 and I'd like to give him my business, and order my dinner. I added, what's the point of staying open to 7 if I can't pick up some food to go? He replied: 'if you don't like, then too bad.' I replied that because of his blatant rudeness, I would reflect my poor experience on Yelp. He gave me a false and condescending smile, and said he didn't care. Let me be clear that I don't turn to Yelp for the pleasure of giving bad reviews. I prefer supporting small businesses, and avoid the chain restaurants. I give many great reviews on Yelp. It's unfortunate that I had to write this bad review, but my recent experience can't go unsaid. If you can handle unappreciative and blatant rudeness, and unreliable hours, then the food is pretty good--but so is the food at several other similar establishments around town, like Fairouz, Starlight, and Bonapita, which happens to be across the street from Bay Sweets.

I did order Food Club flour but they sent me Ipek bread flour. I am ok with that but it's not what I ordered . The cheese bread was delicious.

They have the best Lebanese food the owners are very friendly Should try it but not on Monday because they are close.

I love this place! Best hummous ever! I crave it. If you like falafel, get the falafel & hummous wrap - yummm! I pop in often since I live nearby and they are sweet. I sort of feel like they warmed up to me because I always come back. Not that they weren't friendly, but now it feels more welcoming. Good little produce section. Good selection of dry goods - beans, lentils, etc., and spices. If you need a unique spice, it is worth asking as they may have it. The only bummer is that they are closed on Mondays, which is usually my day off. :)

Pretty solid Lebanese/Mediterranean-mart in the heart of West Roxbury. Has awesome fresh bread and specialty ingredients. They aren't really a bargain outside of that spectrum, i.e. average to overpriced on produce. Dudes are nice. Spinach pie thingies are yummy. Stop in sometime!

This place is AMAZING. The people are wonderful and the food is great. The Pumpkin Kibbe and the hummus are the best. Their falafel Sammy and the lamb shwarma are awesome.

Not just sweets! It's an Arab grocery store with specialty foods!! This is the only place in the area that sells clarified butter, FYI. Everyone is nice and helpful.

Amazing place! I love the falafel & hummus wrap ($7.99) but have also had their little pizzas, deserts, and chips/hummus. Great place and the people are very nice. Please check it out--I want to make sure they stay in business!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place! An incredible, authentic Arab market with fresh produce and all your favorite delacicies from all over the Middle East. Delicious manakesh, sfiha and sabanek, good argile, and all the spices you need! This place is a MUST if you're looking for the best of the Middle East!

Delicious and cheap falafel sandwiches! The staff are all super friendly too. I never would've thought to get sandwiches here, since it's just a little convenience store/market that most people would probably overlook. Thank goodness for Yelp. Glad I discovered this place! It's right down the street from where I work, so it's convenient for me to come during my lunch breaks.

Lebanese/Mediterranean-mart very close to newton. Real Lebanese food great koba, very recommend for shopping.

I am middle eastern (half Lebanese, half Armenian) and I go here for my regular supplies to cook, but I also go here for the fataya(meet and spinach pies). And the wife also makes this spinach feta 'boat'(not sure what else to call it, no special name cause it is her thing)- so good. Oh and for Christmas I treated myself and got a pistachio ma'mool made fresh by the wife (husband and wife owners) and that was absolutely delicious! Haven't had it that good in years - since a friend's grandmother used to make it. The husband and wife are both great cooks.

I'm getting around to reviewing all of the places in and around our neighborhood (Spring and Baker in W. Roxbury). I love Bay Sweets and it is an absolute treasure of the neighborhood. The food is always fresh and tastes amazing. Traditional Middle-Eastern fare is all found here ready-to-eat and freshly prepared by competent hands. Falafel, hummous, spinach pies, etc... All amazing. The family that runs the place is respectful, helpful, and fair. Customers come there from miles away. We get ready-to-eat food here often for our whole family. We have also had catering services that worked out extremely well.

Where the family gets their Lebanese staples-- Fresh products, reasonable prices and a friendly family makes this place a winner. Next to Lebanon and any Lebanese household, you won't find better ready-to-eat authentic goods than here. My father, who is THE pickiest person I know, also agrees.

This is my favorite little spot.... The best pita bread, hummus, great selection of olive oil keeps me stocked.

terrific falafel! some of the very best that i've had in the world!! very nice people that work there.

Good Syrian bread and falafel rollup sandwiches. Also has a good selection of different Middle Eastern goods.

This is a little far from me but my friend brought me here since it was on our way home from somewhere. I was starving and I got the Lamb Schwarma.... sooooo good. Love the pickles in it and the lamb was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The syrian bread/pita.. whatever it was wrapped in was so soft and fluffy. Service is also great. Got some goods to go which included: meat pie, spinach and feta pie, cheese boat. All delicious. They have a great selection of everything from cheese to nuts to olives. And they also sell Kinder chocolate :)

Yummy!!! Great hummus and soft pita. Its a very non assuming place with very good food.Its all take away as it is more like a grocery store. They keep fresh hummus,falafel, other baked goodies and sweets. Love their hummus, pita and pistachio sweet treats!! I am now a regular!

Bay Sweets is a wonderful place. The owners are always helpful and the groceries, savories, sweets and all the rest (hummos, baba ganoush, tabouleh etc.) are great. I drive 20 miles to "load" up.

Delicious falafel, friendly service, authentic middle eastern favorites. Yum!

Winner winner falafel dinner, I just started a new job 5 min away, I'm in trouble. This place is a diamond in the rough. Don't let the name or the looks fool you. WOW, Awsome! Brings back the tastes of Kuwait

I wish we have Bay Sweets in Los Angeles where I'm from. While you can get certain grocery items here, the main reason one would come here are the prepared food. The food is way better than any Arabic market that I've been too. They even have an olive section that has about 7 or 8 different kinds. The baqlawa here is finger-licking good. The kind of quality that you can only find at certain restaurants. I always find the Lebanese baqlawa to be more nutty and richer than the Persian baklava (which we have a bunch in LA). The falafels are heavenly as well and would make for a good falafel wrap (all ingredients are, of course, can be found in the store). I remember asking about some pastry and wanting to try it out. At the checkout register, the lady told me "...i'll give this to you for free." What a great treat it was. I don't really know the name of the dessert but it looked like baqlawa but not soaked in honey and the filling was not nutty. The people here are nice and friendly, definitely a gem in this town.

a fantastic, family-owned, middle eastern grocery store, that's been in the neighborhood for more than a decade. I've brought trays of their baklava to many events over the years, and am always told it's the best anyone's ever had.

Amazing, amazing cheese manakish. I haven't had better outside of Dearborn, MI.

Best zaatar manakish in Massachusetts and I've had many! The makanik (sausage) are also delicious; perfect seasoning and not too fatty. Very friendly staff.

Great neighborhood bakery, delicious hummus, pastries are fresh baked, and the pita is cheap and good.

Bay Sweets is a hidden gem. As I married into a lebanese american family, I am thankful to have discovered this place near me for all of their fabulous exotic treats. Hands down, they make the best babaghonoush I've ever tasted. the eggplants are charred to a smoky taste, which is how it should be. You can find anything you want from figs to feta cheese. The family who owns is are the friendliest - always sneaking me a bite of something they just baked (with pistachios and honey). the bread is always delivered fresh and you can take them home and make your own wraps, or buy a falaffel/hummous wrap there. Fatoya (meat pies) and spinach pies are fresh and make wonderful gifts!

Love this place for the getting fresh pita. Also good place for a quick to-go lunch of falalel hommus wrap. Nice folks running the place.