Nablus Sweets

Last night my wife and I visited Nablus Sweets, and I can honestly say this is the best sweets shop in the U.S. We’re living in Miami, and the moment we walked in, the cozy atmosphere immediately reminded us of home. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, with genuine hospitality that made the experience even more special. We ordered Katayef, Kunafeh, and Basboseh — every single item was absolutely delicious. Honestly, I wanted to try everything in the shop because it all looked amazing! What truly stood out was their kindness. We asked if they had bottled water for purchase, and at the time they didn’t. While we were enjoying our desserts, one of the young staff members actually went out and bought water for us — and didn’t even want us to pay for it. That level of thoughtfulness and hospitality is rare. Overall, an amazing experience. We will definitely be back, and we wish them continued success!

Stopped by after dinner nearby and got some sweet knafeh and syrup soaked honey cake. Has a small seating area with a wide variety of sweet options and of course dubai chocolates🙄. The cute store cat scampered between us looking for pets while we ate.

Although it looked good, the kunafa dough was very soggy and didn’t taste good. Not even comparable to Nablus in Paterson.

My partner and I were so excited to try this place. However, it fell a bit flat. The service and food was okay. We went at an empty time. The treats probably would be amazing fresh - maybe a Friday evening?

I come all the way from Washington DC just to eat the knafeh from Nablus Sweets! It’s genuinely one of the best I’ve ever had. They also have the cutest cat that sits on the chair sometimes and is so warm and friendly. The customer service is amazing as well.

I’m starting to wonder what’s happening with our local businesses these days 🤔. Unbelievably, this is the second time I’m writing a negative review this week for what used to be one of my go-to spots. And now, the food from this place actually made me sick 🤢! Every year, I look forward to visiting this well-known Middle Eastern dessert shop in Bay Ridge during the holly month of Ramadan to indulge in their unique sweets made especially for the month. But this time, I was utterly dismayed by the steep drop in quality and added carelessness. My order was charred and burned to bitterness, then I was shocked to discover that the edges of my square sweets have milted plastic on it as shown in attached photo 😡.. For a $40 worth of goods, this is definitely not the way a regular customer should be treated or even any customer. Hate to negatively review you guys, but I hope this will wake you up and assure a better food quality in the future.

a cure for homesickness if i have ever seen one. i had never been here before but felt nostalgic as soon as i walked in. i could smell the freshness of the sweet breads and rose and simple sugar syrup as soon as i walked in. the television was playing the news channels that my father and uncles listen to, and i forgot i was in new york. the young man behind the counter showed me pastries i had not noticed behind the counter, and detailed every kind of baklava they had (and it was an expansive assortment). the 3awameh (fried dough balls) were so delicious i contemplated buying them to freeze and take to california to my father. but i decided ill have to bring him in the future. the 7alawet el jibn (sweet cheese) was our absolute favorite. my friend ended up buying a whole other box to take home just after eating one piece. and everything is sold by weight equally which is so generous to price at these days. for reference, i've been to similar shops who charge $3 a piece for 7alawet el jibn and our whole box pictured below was $8. i can't wait to come back and make room in my suitcase.

I ordered from Too Go to Go, and it wasn't bad. I got a variety of treats from my surprise blind bag, and to be frank they are too sweet for an Asian palate, yet I've grown to like the taste of traditional treats of the Middle East. The coconut treats are tasty. Oven timing could go for slow and lower to allow better caramelization.

This bakery has the best authentic sweets! There's a huge variety and the owner is so friendly upon answering any questions and explaining what's what. I ordered some to eat in the cafe with mint tea. I also ordered some to take home. The custard filled coconut one is delicious. I also had the almond cake, date filled, and some baklava. The inside is cute there's plenty of seating to sit for a while and enjoy the pastries. There's also some packaged snacks for sale near the counter. Definitely a must stop if you're visiting the area and a return to if you live nearby!

a cure for homesickness if i have ever seen one. i had never been here before but felt nostalgic as soon as i walked in. i could smell the freshness of the sweet breads and rose and simple sugar syrup as soon as i walked in. the television was playing the news channels that my father and uncles listen to, and i forgot i was in new york. the young man behind the counter showed me pastries i had not noticed behind the counter, and detailed every kind of baklava they had (and it was an expansive assortment). the 3awameh (fried dough balls) were so delicious i contemplated buying them to freeze and take to california to my father. but i decided ill have to bring him in the future. the 7alawet el jibn (sweet cheese) was our absolute favorite. my friend ended up buying a whole other box to take home just after eating one piece. and everything is sold by weight equally which is so generous to price at these days. for reference, i've been to similar shops who charge $3 a piece for 7alawet el jibn and our whole box pictured below was $8. i can't wait to come back and make room in my suitcase.

Was nearby and always wanted to try Knafeh. It was open surprisingly late. I got both two types of Knafeh and ended up getting a bunch of other sweets too. I unfortunately didn't have a menu and the names were a bit beyond what I could remember, but everything I had was pretty solid. The lady was nice enough to put up with questions and get me a little bit of everything. I don't have anything to judge against, but I tried both types of Knafeh. One had cheese shredded and baked on top. I felt it was better than the one without it. Hope to learn more about it and try it again, either here or elsewhere.

A visit to NYC as I'm craving some Palestinian sweets and what place to go Is named after the city it was born!! Knafa with cheese is LIT!! Also the semolina topping kind which is ok- but I love the vermicelli noodle one. Prices are moderate and it's worth every bite. I recommend heating it up in the microwave and pouring extra syrup that they generously give you. 10 Stars!!

My friend and I were in Bay Ridge for our monthly dinner outing. We tend to try multiple places in an evening. I had been to the Nablus location in Paterson and really enjoyed it. As our night was winding down, I realized that we couldn't head back to the suburbs without getting kunefe. The owner was a pleasant gentleman and mentioned that his cousin owns the Paterson Nablus. We discussed Palestine a bit and then settled in with a couple pieces of delicious kunefe. The melted cheese was perfect and the crust was just right, topped off with sweet syrup, it's a hard dessert to beat. I enjoyed it so much, I grabbed a tray of baklava to share with my family at home.

Very good, brought this with me to my parents In Nashvile. They loved it. We will be back

I certainly did not know kunefe came in so many delectable varieties until stepping foot in this popular bustling Palestinian bakery. On this round a prior meal precluded me from sampling every variety, but the cheese and date renditions were enough to whet the appetite for a return visit.

Outstanding pastries, absolute works of art and made with great ingredients.

The knafeh was life-changing. I live super far from Bay Ridge but I plan on coming down a lot just for that sweet cheesy bite.

Great traditional Palestine sweets also many other Arabic sweets in the heart of bay ridge Brooklyn

What happened Nablus Sweets?! This place used to be the best place to get kenafe. No more. First, the whole choice of mixed nuts, cream or cheese is not traditional. Original kenafe is cheese. The other ones aren't kenafe, just a cheap marketing ploy for clueless orientalists. Second, my order came with too much sugar syrup already on it, real kenafe stores put that on the side and let you put however much 2ater you want, not to mention your kater is just sugar, no rose water no subtlety whatsoever so why put so much of it?! Most importantly the quality and taste were so mediocre! Very low quality ingredients, not the right kind of cheese, no semolina, burned top, over the top sugary and meh experience. I used to travel far to get this kenafe, this is not it anymore.

Definitely came here to try out the baklava everyone's raving about. I love baklava- one of my favorite desserts. I think I'm used to eating them from a Greek place, where there's more crispy phyllo on top, so I was a little disappointed here. I tried their mixed nuts and pistachio baklavas. They were both really sweet, which is pretty normal for baklava. The mixed nut one had a sponge cake bottom, a pretty big layer of nuts and chewiness, then only like two layers of phyllo on top. The pistachio one was sweeter even, and didn't get to taste much pistachio. Mixed nuts one was better. They were decent, pretty small pieces, and it's cheap here! I got 8 pieces for only $6. They weigh by the pound.

When I found out some of the green inside are not pistachios, they were colored green - I throw out the whole tray. The taste might be OK, but not the quality sweet I wanted.

The atmosphere is amazing the food was delicious and The workers were nice.Nothing else I could ask for!!!

Chocolate Baklava. The Brooklyn branch of Nablus Sweets would be the first non-Greek establishment where I've tried the Chocolate Baklava. I would have loved it even more if the chocolate had been darker and of higher cocoa content (it would contrast well with the Pistachio filling) or served as one of the many layers, but still the Baklava is good and flaky. I would normally not review another branch of Nablus (beyond the flagship one in NJ), but another review is merited for the fact that the two don't share the same kitchen and have slightly different desserts available, the Brooklyn branch carrying a larger proportion of western cakes and pastries as well. I was pleasantly surprised to see two warm trays of Aziza and Shehad emerge from the kitchen for I had suspected that all the baking would be done in the NJ location. There were also different/additional choices available for the Harissa (the semolina cake) and the refrigerated case also had the rice pudding (Rizb bil haleeb) and the Muhallabiya that I've not found in the NJ location during my few visits. The Muhallabiya was in fact so light that I wondered whether I had gotten the sugar free version! I still prefer the NJ location, which probably sees more turnover and foot traffic. Not to mention that while the service is competent in the Brooklyn branch, it lacks the warmth of the staff at the New Jersey outlet.

Best (if not the only) Middle Eastern pastry shop that I know of. Nablus is a unique pastry shop that offers a variety of freshly baked Middle Eastern pastries. Everything is made fresh and baked in house, you can choose a variety of a pastry's to enjoy with some Tea or coffee... their middle eastern desserts are all unique and most likely nothing like any other pastry you have tried before. Their pastry's are flaky yet dense, sweet and made fresh with ingredients like pistachios, figs and honey. Their Keneffa is a must try, made fresh in house with imported cheese from the middle east. Keneffa is a Soft cheese that is served warm with honey... its their specialty. They sell their freshly baked desserts by the pound, don't be shy, make sure to order a little bit of everything. This is a hidden gem in Brooklyn.

OM NOM NOMM!!! Baklava and semolina cakes galore! Flaky, syrupy, caramelized, nutty goodness can be found here. I will be holding out on all future ethnic dessert purchases until I can return to this establishment.

I tried the kunafa there and was quite disappointed when they used a microwave to heat it up. I'd expect something better. The rest of their selection looked ok but I didn't try it.

Came here with friends cause I was craving kunafa nablusia and all I got was kunafa that tasted like I was eating a cow. I didn't want to have to say that but it's the truth. I actually couldn't even finish it I don't like throwing food out but this was the only place it can go.... trash. But all the other sweets are pretty good. I think you should leave the kunafa nablusia and just make regular ol kunafa. I gave it a 3 star because they still have good sweets other than the kunafa nablusia.

Fairly authentic Palestinian pastry shop. The sweets are made well and the prices are good. It's in expensively ornate in a neighborhood where looking less nice would be acceptable. Have a coffee and a treat and you'll feel recharged.

The Kenefa, a specialty of Nablus, Palestine is great - slightly salty cheese, below a pile of red semolina and pistachio. It's kind of like a Mexican queso fundido, except sweet. It's awesome, salty, sweet, gooey with a little crunch.

Nablus has the best middle eastern treats around! This cute little place decorated with pink paint and hanging Christmas lights has a large variety of all the delicious Arabic desserts. I love walking in here. It's just got this nice homey feel. Like as if grandma is in the back baking. You don't have a menu. You basically have to pick your desserts by eye, as they are all laid out in front of you. It's such a hard decision each time! I want everything!!!! Lol. You can tell its all fresh and baked the same day. They also offer pre pacaked desserts as well. But the star of the show, and all my Arabic people know what I'm talking about, is the "kanefa". This is the best dessert in the world and Nablus is the only place I know that serves it. Kanefa is a middle eastern dessert that is usually served only during their holidays or special occasions, hence why a lot of places don't serve it. Luckily nablus serves it year round!!! Its basically and imported cheese from the middle east that get covered with semolina and gets baked until it is oozing and bubbling and they then pour a light syrup over it! The best! I haven't met one person yet that dislikes this dessert. The other desserts they carry are just as delicious, but the kanefa is where its at! Everything is as authentic as it gets. The women behind the counter are always nice and attentive. I really enjoy this place. Now go get some Kanefa!!

Exactly what you expect. Get the Konafa or Konafeh or Kenafeh or Kenafa or however the hell you want to spell it. Delicious.

I will be forever grateful to my friend, Henry, for introducing me to this bakery. Although my palette is starting to change (not much of a sweets fan anymore), I always make it my business to frequent Nablus Sweets when a craving for Mediterranean sweets hits me. Baklava, rice pudding, all of their desserts with dates are a must!

Some of the best knafa in all of NYC and they are an exceptional and tasty bakery! Well worth the 11AM trip into Bay Ridge!

Really nice bakery. I was delighted to discover that they had a huge sugar-free baklava section. It was just the place to stop for a quick pastry on these last two bitter cold days. A real delight. I admired the trays and trays of baklava. The stuff looks really, really good. I look forward to coming back for lots of treats.

Love love love this place. Their sweets are so good and they're considerate of nut allergies by using a new spatula when you let them know. Very affordable and 100% recommend!!!

Average .. I expected it to be much better, but after getting $90 worth of different sweets, based on the reviews and looks, I discovered that non of there stuff is fresh, and the balah el sham is horrible.

I was gonna buy a couple of assorted trays for a party; but after sampling a kenafeh and over charged I decided to go elsewhere. When I asked for a receipt I was told "the boss is not here" very dishonest way to run a business.

Come here for the best pistachio baklava! You'd be shocked at how hard it is to find the perfect baklava. Most are too this or that. But Nablus has done it just right. The guy was even kind enough to give me the freshly made one, despite the late hour we arrived :)

Best service, amazing people and most importantly amazing and fresh sweets we'll be always getting my arabic sweets cravings from here

Tasty kanafeh, but ask for extra syrup! They have a huge selection and stock up especially during eid celebrations. Pricy but yummy.

Come here when I am in the bay ridge area, but every time it just gets worse. The pastries are dry and old tasting. Last night got 2 mamoul which were okay, then knafa bil ishta which was gross. Oh and the funny thing is they charged extra for syrup, first time in my life here and in any arab country have been charged extra for syrup LOL. Staff isnt too friendly either, only good thing is they are open kinda late, but better off going to Steinway in astoria for better arabic sweets

Cool spot with per-pound signs on the wall, they've been selling Palestinian treats for 20 years and started in NJ. Their specialty kanefa is only slightly sweet, and thus not my thing, but respect.

I bought their baklava sampler for $20. None of the varieties tasted good. My housemate, who can pretty much eat anything, tried some and agreed that it wasn't the best baklava available. I expected more from a Middle Eastern bakery. It's a big disappointment. To give you an idea, I bought this sampler on Sunday and left it out for a house full of guys. There's still plenty of baklava left on the tray.

Walked in and the brother had taken out fresh kenafeh, was delicious! Great customer service, also tried the ma'mool and the pastry with cream inside, all their sweets are made with the highest quality ingredients. Best kenafeh in NY

One of the worst baklava ever. To start with, they use CORN SYRUP to sweeten their baklava instead of using what is known as Sheera (real sugar and water). I come from a middle eastern background and have tried several if not hundreds of baklava before, and this is by far the worst one. They also over sweeten the baklava perhaps to be heavier on the scale since they sell it by pound; the filling they claim as mixed nuts is in fact few nuts with a ton amount of what seems to be semolina. Soooo disappointed.

lack of ownership responsibility. Food seems too dry when I walked in, as if it was left for display all day.

This is quite possibly the best middle eastern bake shop in bay ridge. The baklava is AMAZING, and sometimes i'll try different baked goods and they're always 110% on point. They're also less expensive than some of the other similar bakeries around Bay Ridge.

Nablus has a similar assortment to Cedar's a few blocks away, except Cedar's also has ice cream and has kunafa in cake form where you can get a big slice for $3. The staff at Nablus spoke better english than at Cedar's so they were able to explain each pastry well.

I get it, it's a middle eastern bakery in the middle of a middle eastern strip. But when I specify what I want twice, and make sure it's what I'm getting and you give me something that's NOT it, and overcharge me for it, I'm not happy. You're better off at Cedars where they know their product AND know how to communicate properly.