Peace Bakery and Deli
Middle Eastern restaurant · North Lamar ·
Middle Eastern eats, shawarma, falafel, and pastries
Middle Eastern eats, shawarma, falafel, and pastries
"Peace Bakery’s menu is made up of Palestinian and Mediterranean classics, and you are guaranteed to leave full. This is home to the best shawarma in town (beef or chicken), which comes with one massive side (or two half orders) and a stack of freshly baked pita for roughly $11. While it’ll technically push you over budget, try to throw in a few pieces of baklava at the end for a couple of dollars." - nicolai mccrary
"The shawarma at Peace Bakery regularly flits in and out of our dreams. Both the chicken and beef are well-seasoned—the beef is incredibly tender and a bit charred from the rotisserie—and they go exceptionally well with smooth, whipped hummus topped with olive oil and served alongside a freshly baked pita. Head to this super casual, cafeteria-style spot for lunch and order your shawarma in a wrap, or build your own plate (which includes sides) like we usually do. Make sure to get the bird nest and pistachio baklava from behind the giant display window, too." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"There are typically about eight to 10 baklava options available on any given day, and they’re all excellent ways to close out a meal at Peace Bakery. Order some shawarma if you’re here for dinner—it’s among the best in town—but save room for a personal flight of baklava. Start with a bird nest and (at least) one pistachio baklava, then grab whatever else looks good. The baklava has a lot of honey in it, which means it should (theoretically) last a while on your counter, so it doesn’t hurt to grab a little extra for later." - nicolai mccrary
"Peace Bakery in North Austin delivers a full spread of Middle Eastern classics, including exceptionally tasty shawarma and tabbouleh, both enveloped in the scent of fresh-baked pita. Don’t skip dessert — the case of baklava and cookies practically demands ordering extra. The cafeteria-style restaurant’s vibe is casual and quick, excellent for a weekday lunch or easy takeout." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Peace Bakery’s shawarma is what usually gets us through the door, but we’ve never left without at least three pieces of baklava, most of which get eaten at one of the many dining tables or in the car before we make it home. Start with a bird nest and (at least) one pistachio baklava, then grab whatever else looks good. Their baklava has a lot of honey in it, which means it should (theoretically) last a while on your counter, so it doesn’t hurt to grab a little extra for later." - nicolai mccrary