Shatila Bakery
Bakery · Dearborn ·
Baklava, pistachio ice cream, maamoul, and other sweets
Baklava, pistachio ice cream, maamoul, and other sweets
"This beloved Middle Eastern pastry oasis in Dearborn is known for its baklava. The assorted baklava platters are a staple of celebrations at any time of year, particularly during Eid. Traditional choices like ghraybeh butter cookies, nutty maamoul, and awamehs (think fried dough soaked in a sweet syrup) are also available. The mall-like setting encourages customers to browse the well-lit pastry cases. Don’t forget to visit the ice cream bar for a scoop of pistachio. In a rush to get to the family gathering with a box of assorted baklava in hand? Online ordering is available here." - Serena Maria Daniels
"This beloved Middle Eastern bakery is known for its baklava. Other traditional choices like ghraybeh butter cookies, nutty maamoul, and awamehs (think fried dough soaked in sweet syrup) are also available. The mall-like setting encourages customers to browse the well-lit pastry cases. Don’t forget to visit the ice cream bar for a scoop of pistachio." - Serena Maria Daniels
"A Dearborn, Michigan bakery famous for its iconic baklava, which sees a large production increase around the holidays and is available for purchase through nationwide marketplaces during the season." - Monica Burton
"Dearborn’s sprawling Middle Eastern bakery and cafe is the perfect recipe for satisfying one’s sweet tooth. The ice cream counter offering flavors like mango, strawberry, and cherry is particularly satisfying. First-timers to this institution would be wise to consider the pistachio ice cream — a favorite and Shatila specialty." - Courtney Burk
"This cherished Lebanese bakery is famous for its baklava and other traditional pastries, such as ghraybeh butter cookies, nutty maamoul, and awamehs (fried dough soaked in sweet syrup). The bright, mall foodcourt-like setting encourages customers to browse the pastry cases at their own pace. Don’t forget to swing by the ice cream bar for a scoop of pistachio." - Courtney Burk