I was going to give this place a good rating because of their restaurant Koftegi but unfortunately this bakery ruined this for us. We decided to purchase pastries to go after our dinner. I got the ashura and baklava. I was excited to try this but was horrified by how severely molded the ashura was. The nuts were covered in dense fuzzy mold. It makes me wonder how old and improperly left out the rest of their food is. This feels like a health hazard. read more

Al Sanabel - Ashure - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Absolutely amazing food and friendly service. I came in the morning and was excited to try the egg and cheese boat as well as the home made fresh labneh. I really wish more people knew about this place because it truly is high quality food so hoping my review can get more people to come here and enjoy their authentic cuisine. I can't wait to be back and try more dishes from their menu. read more

Al Sanabel - Labneh with Cheese and Eggs Flatbread - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

The food was spectacular, absolutely what I was craving. Perfect trip to the Middle East right in OC. Service was fast and everything was piping hot when it came out. Loved the interior and was packed when we went, waited about 20 minutes for a table but would wait longer for how good the food was! read more

Al Sanabel - Hummus - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

Great food. Great Customer Service. Clean Restaurant. You should try it and I'm sure you would love it. read more

Al Sanabel - Front Desk - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

The BEST hummus, bread is light and delicious, and my go-to is their veggie pizza. It's not a typical pizza, it of course has the Lebanese influence but still very good. read more

If you're not licking your fingers by the end, you did it wrong. Came back here after a few years away, and wow--somehow it's even better than I remembered. This place has leveled up. Middle Eastern breakfast dreams are made right here in Anaheim. We devoured the foul (aka the best fava bean dish in SoCal), and the manakeesh? Let's just say I had to talk myself out of ordering three more. Everything was so good, I didn't even think to snap a photo until the plates were basically evidence of a crime scene. (Exhibit A: see photo.) Just when we thought we were too full to move, we spotted another table get the grape molasses with walnuts and simit--and well, we caved. No regrets. The perfect sweet, nutty, sticky ending to a flawless meal. (Yes, we did take a photo of that one.) The tea was fresh and minty, the pickles hit just right, and the warm, fluffy bread is the kind you want to wrap your whole life in. Friendly vibes, cozy setup, and a kitchen that knows exactly what it's doing. Al Sanabel isn't just a bakery--it's a ritual. Already plotting my next return. read more

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Very delicious although the serving was for two people, we even took home leftovers. Then the owner surprised us with baklava, thank you.

Food good service shootout bad and slow, if they say 20 mins that's mean 45 mins the staff try but the service is not there

You can never go wrong here. I took a photo after we already started to eat them but at least you can see a quick image. The flavors/taste is amazing. Very friendly the minute you walk in and per usual quick service read more

Al Sanabel - Juju's Boat with chicken and beef plus a cheese one - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

I was there during the grand opening of the original Al Sanabel in the 1990s. I am good friends with the original owner, Nadeem, and my father also worked for Al Sanabel Restaurant for many years. It was always a great place to eat, and a great hang out for locals. Today, I took my family to eat dinner at Al Sanabel for the first time in many years since change of ownership. The new owners are a Syrian family with high standards. One thing I immediately noticed is that the food is rich and as good if not better than anything I've eaten here throughout the past 25 years. This tells me they are making an investment in their future. I will be coming back. They know how to prepare a good Mediterranean dish whether it's Lebanese, Turkish, or Syrian! read more

Al Sanabel - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Perfect Arabic breakfast. We got the breakfast spread that came with eggs, cheese, crème and honey, labneh, manaeesh, veggies, tea and pita. There is a bit of Turkish style to it. The staff was pleasant and the restaurant was very clean and nice. This is basically two restaurants in one? I was a bit confused when I walked in but don't worry the menu is large and all encompassing. Also, a lot of the staff speak arabic so that was nice. I wish I could eat here more often. I'm Palestinian American and I grew up eating breakfast like this. There is nothing in west LA that offers breakfast like this so locals are very fortunate to enjoy this. read more

The food was OK The service was OK The ambiance was beautiful but cheapened by a t.v. and commercial coca cola and water refrigerator.... Also when I ordered a soda, the server went to the soda refrigerator and placed the bottle on my table as if I was at a cafeteria, no cup, no ice, no straw nothing as if I was at a 711. This is a restaurant with real dishes, real silverware and actual servers that I feel compelled to leave a tip then there needs to be real glassware not a plastic liquor store bottle. It's actually insulting to me as a patron, definitely won't be going back. read more

I like this places, I didn't eat there, but I picked up some bakery items to go and then were delicious. Ima go back and sit and eat at some point. It's like a middle eastern bakery, and u know they're good when all of they're customers are from the middle east!! read more

We have been long time customers of this place through ownership changes and it's never disappointed us. Always friendly service, food is delicious. Their falafel plate, meat and cheese Lahmbaajin & baklava are always our favorites. read more

Good service, the inside was unique with a lot of interesting designs on the wall. I ordered the cheese boat, along with the lahmajun and the manakish of za'atar and cheese, they were all quite good, and I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a middle eastern breakfast. The tea really topped off the experience of being authentic. Would go again when I'm back in Anaheim. read more

This restaurant is family owned and operated. The establishment is super clean, the food is so fresh and so delicious! The brothers really go above and beyond. I highly recommend the Adana Kabab, Sarma Beyti, The Cheese and Sojouk Boat, breakfast spread, and all the way down to their tea. It never disappoints! read more

Al Sanabel - Breakfast is amazing!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

The food is top notch! It was very delicious and I enjoyed every bite. Also, the tea is authentic and flavorful. The service was outstanding, and everyone was helpful. The interior of the restaurant is pretty nice, decorated with traditional decor which I loved. Overall, it was a great experience and will definitely be back. read more

We absolutely love Al Sanabel!! I can't believe we have been coming here for five years!! Whenever we are craving Middle Eastern pizzas we always run to Al Sanabel!! I'm not sure if that's what they are actually called but that's what we call them. We always get their spinach and cheese pizza along with their minced beef pomogranite pizza. Both are our favorites!! And both are absolutely delicious!! They sometimes serve them rolled up so you can eat them like burritos. Each pizza is about four slices so if you are starving I recommend two pizzas per person. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. They only have canned and bottles drinks which you choose from their fridges and you can grab any before you pay. They recently added a new menu with many new exciting items!! I can't wait to try their new dishes!! read more

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I am visiting this place came from Kansas city ks I tried 3 other Lebanese bakery and sanabil was best of all this already 5 or 6 times I been there and am on the phone now trying to place a carry out order hopefully they will take my call am ready for the best read more

Good food, slow service on Saturday. Manouche thinner and better taste than it used to be.

Ver nice and clean restaurant. Delicious food. They have Mediterean , Turkish food. I went for breakfast and they made my day . Will make it my routine and would absolutely recommend. read more

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Great food. Great customer service. The new owners greets you and welcomes you. The decoration of the restaurant is nice.

Really a great restaurant very nice. Turkish and Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine deserve to be visited.

The best food ever!! The best cheese I have ever had!! Amazing..:: the staff are friendly esp the women who helped us was very professional and kind and made sure everything was great. Highly recommended read more

It was an incredible experience! We found this place on Yelp and tried it today. First, the owner Mehmet was on everything! He welcomed us with smiles and got our orders "to go". The food was ready in very reasonable time. The food was very tasty. The best Mediterranean Food all over Orange County. The price was very reasonable. Give it a try, you will never regret it... read more

I was craving Arabic pizza again so we came back for breakfast. This time I ordered the ones we got last time plus something different. The kafta and the spinach and cheese pizza were new -- and omg it was so good I think next time I'll skip the lahmbiajin and go straight to the kafta instead!! The spinach and cheese was also very flavorful with just the right amount of saltiness to it. Spinach is not cooked but sprinkled atop the pizza. Totally delicious and highly satisfying!!! I can't get enough of this place! read more

Al Sanabel - spinach and cheese pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

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We peeked inside thinking this was only a bakery. Apparently not so. It is more of a restaurant, a slew of small tables, and with a menu featuring an amazing list of Arabic pizzas. Since we were not looking for that kind of food, I really cannot attest to its greatness. But there were a couple of bakery items sitting on a shelf, unwrapped. One was a tray full of what looked like pita bread, only with sesame seeds all over it. I see sesame, I lose my inhibitions. We got 2. Unfortunately, I am glad we only got 2, they were old and tough. Tossed them. The other item on a tray was called a cinnamon roll. Not resembling what I know as a typical cinnamon roll, I of course had to get that too. Again, probably at least a day old and tough, but lighly sweetened and with extraordinary spice. Not just with cinnamon, but I could definitely taste cardamom too. Too bad it was so hard. I could have liked this a lot if it were fresh. I ate it anyway, it was good. I wonder. How can you tell when these babies are fresh out of the oven? read more

Al Sanabel - Sesame pita. Unfortunately, their bakery goods were not fresh. - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

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I came here for a quick lunch with a friend the other day not really expecting much, but oh my goodness I was blown away. I ordered the cheese "pizza" and the falafel. The "pizza" as I'm going to call it was delicious. It was extremely simple, garlicy cheese and parsley on top of fresh baked dough, but it totally hit the spot. As for the falafel, I loved it as well, and I'm not normally a huge fan of falafel. Unlike some places, it wasn't soft, the balls were actually really fresh and crisp. The man working a the front counter was so sweet and answered all my questions and was super patient with me as I changed my order a thousand times, so great service here as well. The only reason I deducted a star is the ambiance and the way the ordering is set up. You go to the front to order- don't pay- sit down -they bring you your food- then you eat and go pay. I ate my food and almost walked out the door before I realized that I hadn't paid yet! Either way, I totally recommend AL Sanabel if you're in the mood for Lebanese food in OC! I'l be back to try the zatar and cheese read more

Al Sanabel - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

I guess we were on our "Lebanese Food Day Marathon" or something because after having breakfast on Zait & Zaatar (a few blocks away) we decided to get lunch here. The food here in comparison was much better, in terms of selection, quality, and taste. The service was amazing -- the man taking our order was super friendly and really nice. It did not take that long to make the food and the servings were very generous. I could see why this place was so busy when we went, as their prices and food are both tremendous. Definitely would go back here in a heartbeat! read more

I love this little Lebanese Bakery! It's right next to my favorite hookah bar, and the food here is just amazing and cheap! They serve these pita pizzas and wraps that range from $1.25-$4.00. The pita is made fresh in their bakery, and it is the perfect amount of fluff and texture. The portions are large, and it is just so wondeful that you can be full off of $5.00. **broke college students should eat here, easy on the budget, and for the most part, it's healthy** I often order the following: 1) Cheese and Zataar 2) Cheese and Veggie with extra mint 3) Baklava 4) Tobouleh salid with a skewer of chicken 5) ANY of their chicken dishes. 6) The chicken and cheese (shredded chicken) They make some of the most AMAZING chicken ever. I don't know how they do it. It is always perfectly juicy and flavorful. It tastes great by itself, but even better with the garlic sauce! The family that runs this place is amazingly friendly, and very accomodating to any special requests on your food. :) read more

Al Sanabel - Al Sanabel now serving fresh pressed juices! - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

This place is great, great food great service. Owner is pretty cool, I have special ordered baklava from them a few times, best place to get it is here. The signature dishes are the best things to try Definitely recommend read more

Great breakfast and lunch platters for two or even three people. I will defiantly return again.

Always always good and fresh. Owners are friendly even when its busy they try their best . The food does taste like home made food nothing to complaint about. Sometimes it takes longer for the food to be ready a little short staff. But they deserve the 5 stars. Their mini lahumbiajeen so good. read more

The best service and food Best in Southern California !! I'm bringing my whole family here next time , first time ever trying it and won't be my last ! read more

Some of the best flatbread pizzas, kabobs, and sides I've ever had. So delicious. And the service is always incredibly nice. I recommend the zaatar and labneh flatbread, but they are all delicious! read more

When Turks and Arabs put aside their differences, they can make some truly amazing food together. 5/5 service, quick order times, and the food quality and taste is top tier in regards to Mediterranean cuisine. Come here for the breakfasts, you won't regret it. read more

I came in looking to try their pizza, and was sadly disappointed with the whole experience. I happened to serendipitously come across this place and noticed the attention surrounding their pizzas, so I decided to step inside and give the place a chance. As soon as the pie came out and I had a slight glance of the food, I knew I was in for a ride. My immediate thoughts after taking that first bite were that the sauce tasted like just like Chef Boyardee, and the dough was slightly undercooked. Anyone with experience eating raw bread dough knows what I'm talking about. The crust was chewy and similar to what you would find in a Lunchables pizza kid. It was like eating pizza from a all-you-can eat buffet - mass-produced-pizza characteristics and quality reflecting what seemed like a conscious effort at an actual pizza, just without the actual "pizza" part... a.k.a. not that good. They said it took ten minutes to make but it tasted more like one minute to me... it's microwaved pizza at best. For $8.99 I might as well have gone to a low-end buffet and pigged out on the pizza there. But it's not to say I didn't enjoy the meal, in fact, I was amused by it. Not only did I get the awful pizza but I had the pleasure of having some abrasive service too. Seriously, the service was almost as dry and lifeless as the pizza. It seemed like the cashier *tried* - and this is being generous - to be helpful, but generally came off as a discontented worker looking to clock and make a sale. I tried asking a couple of questions about the food and pricing, but I was referred to the menu numerous times. This was a small issue, but pretty distinct, nonetheless. If I have a question, I expect at least a simple answer from the server rather than the complete runaround, but I guess we can't all be pleased. Basic knowledge of the menu is all I am looking for and they seem to lack that. When other guests would ask questions, they would get a similar wraparound response. I don't know about you, but saying, "I haven't seen these until today but I would buy them, a whole bunch of them," sounds like a cop out to me, and it was almost like the person was shoving the salesperson-jargon down people's throats (probably still better than the pizza, though, if you ask me). As for my order, I originally wanted to try the vegetarian pie, but with it sitting at $9.99, I opted for the cheaper margarita pizza instead, sitting at a mere dollar less. What I got was a D- effort at what is valued at an A+ pizza, so it's safe to say I am pretty disappointed. The margarita was more like a plain cheese, so I heaven-forbid might as well have spend the extra dollar to get some vegetables on it. As for the restaurant itself, the place has nice arrangement - not cluttered at all, but the table I was sitting at was sticky and dirty. While I was waiting for my order, I noticed more and more guests receive similar service; rude and passive-aggressive, almost like they want people to pay before making a competent and rational decision. I understand the place can get quite busy, but this is SoCal, not New York City... No one is in a rush here unless you absolutely need to be. Regardless, I seemed to enjoy my meal, or at least the humor behind it, but at the price given and the overall experience considered, I would approach this restaurant with caution. Everything seemed overpriced, and it is definitely not worth the time, money, or effort to come out and give the place a try. There are plenty of similar restaurants in the area - even across the street - so don't feel like you absolutely need to try the food here. Continue at your own risk and hopefully you have a better experience than I did. Good luck, Yelpers! read more

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Nice little hole in the wall along Brookhurst Street with good Turkish food. The zatar pizza is a must have and a much healthier to regular pizza (I hope). I haven't had a bad meal at this place, wonderful every-time read more

Bought 3 lahmajun, a thin flat bread with beef/tomato paste on top. Came fresh out of the oven piping hot! . Beware these pieces are long and huge., about 20-24in. Long. Picture shows only half of one. Two is plenty enough for two people. Bought rice pudding as dessert, very light. Cute, clean restaurant. Owner prepares dishes himself. Can't wait to eat inside after Covid! read more

Al Sanabel - Lahmajun Extra Spicy - Bakeries Near Me - Anaheim, California

After I waiting 35 minutes from my payment order the only one lady. Cashier holster waitress cooker I asked where's my food she asked me what I ordered and she asked more 5 minutes and the food arrived after 10 minutes plus. 45 minutes I feel pain in my back for long time seated in a wood chair. This's ridiculous. If I New that I went to Macdonald cause my first time here. Every table she ask for sorry because the service is horrible. I do not recommend this place for sure. read more