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    Al-Taj Bakery

    5.0 (42 reviews)
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    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mercedes J.

    Perfection. These homemade Dubai chocolates are the beet that I've had!! You've got to be quick getting your hands on one because the sell out QUICK!!

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    Phoebe M.

    Wow, the service here is amazing and these Dubai chocolate bars are insanely good. So crunchy and the chocolate is so good. I highly recommend.

    Adriana F.

    Absolutely delicious!! Super kind service!! The owner is friendly and one can see how much he cares about his craft in the way he describes each item, offers to taste, and the presentation of the store. On our way from Chicago to South Carolina and Florida we stopped in Lexington and I had to try this highly-rated bakery. I stumbled into Al-Taj while looking for artesian bread and twisted my husband's arm to make a stop before our resting destination in town. My husband patiently waited in the car as I talked with the owner and selected various goodies. The owner was very polite and helpful, we had a delightful conversation and generously offered me two cups of Arabic coffee, one for my husband. The coffee was delicious, bold, and strong. The menu is extensive and they will prepare food when ordering. I was in a bit of a rush, trying to be considerate of my husband, so I selected items that were already prepared. So far the few treats that I had this evening were delectable - baklava, Fresh Baklava with cream ( وربات بالقشطة ), and various types of Turkish Delight (pistachio and caramel). I'm looking forward to tasting the rest tomorrow - Fresh dates cookies, Ghee cookies, Oreo Turkish Delight, and some savory items Fresh spinach pie with feta cheese and spinach pie with pomegranate molasses. So far Excellent all-around experience. I'm so glad I leave 6.5 hours away, otherwise I'll be in big trouble Oh yea I have to go back tomorrow to try the Fresh semolina cake!

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    courtlin l.

    Love this place. It's so cute and sanitary in there. Their dubai chocolate is so thick and delicious. I also got their olive pie. Oh my god so savory and absolutely to die for. It was cheap and the guy running the place was so friendly and nice. Definitely would recommend!

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    John B.

    One of those smaller strip mall places on the edge of town, but this place was as good as I could have hoped for in a part of the country where this sort of thing (an Arabic bakery) is not exactly easy to find. They had both savory and sweet options, and the owner turned down the music a bit to explain them to me. Faced with a choice of getting a spinach pie with feta or one with pomegranate molasses, I couldn't choose and got both. Their large sweet selection allows one to pick from many flavors and you get a slice to your liking and pay by weight. They offered matcha pistachio, and it was an intriguingly subtle flavor with a delightful spice dusting on the outside. I was intrigued by some other options as they had za'atar pies and cupcakes as well, but that was enough food for one outing. The flavors were different than anything else you'd get around here, and it's definitely worth trying something.

    Baklava with Pistachio 2 Pieces
    Sydney H.

    Continues to be AMAZING!!! The baklava flavourful, crispy, crunchy, and soft. It's light with a density and crispness. Pistachio is amazing, yet the cinnamon and walnut remains my favoruite. There's a depth to it! This was one of the most lovely service visits I've had anywhere in a while. I was given a pistachio Turkish delight to try and wow wow wee!! It's so interesting, not sweet at all, and yet very candy like. Yes please! I also had the date roll and knew it would be hard, but didn't enjoy quite how hard the inside was. It wasn't like a jam or even easy to bite into. But the outside was perfect. Almost like a sesame hard pretzel. Come here!!!

    Sesame cookies
    Kellyo O.

    They definitely have the best baklava around. Just the right amount of sweetness, flakiness, rose water, etc in their product. I have had some really good and really bad baklava. Their pistachio baklava is one of the best I have had. I also ordered a Zatar pie that was delicious! The gentleman that owns this place really cares about his product and I hope that he will continue. I do wish this was a cafe so that you could sit at a small round table and take your time but it's not really set up for that lingering enjoyment. I am glad Lexington has some good Mediterranean establishments.

    Zatar pie with cheese
    Elaine D.

    I like to have a little something with my afternoon tea. I decided to sto by Al Taj and try something new. The Tea Biscuits were a good choice. Also, I purchased a date ring which will make a nice breakfast. Such mice owners, too. 86

    Baklava with pistachio Baklava with walnuts Turkish delight
    Pooja U.

    If you want the best Turkish delight and Turkish coffee, look no further. Not only does Al-Taj sell at least 20 flavors each day including my new favorite of Ferraro Rocher but he also sells a variety of savory items including meat pies, cheese pies, spinach pie and my all time best zaatar pie. His food is reasonably priced and truly delicious. The only savory item I have yet to try is his kibbeh but if all other foods are even a sample preview, I know I'm in for a treat.

    Baklava with Pistachio 1 Piece
    Summer F.

    Yum!! I was so excited to try this place and it definitely lived up to my expectation. The items i ordered were fresh and delicious. The spinach pie filling was flavorful and the baklava was sweet and crispy. One bite and I was instantly hooked! The staff was super sweet as well.

    Baklava, Turkish delight, semolina cake
    Lisa L.

    Have heard so many positive reviews I had to stop in, and I am so glad I did. I tried a little bit of just about everything: baklava, semolina cake, date cookies, ghryabeh (a shortbread cookie), and a variety of the Turkish delights. Everything was delicious. I honestly can't pick a favorite because everything was delicious and I am looking forward to going back to try some of their savory items.

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    Baklava and the other Mediterranean pastries are delicious. You don't want to miss this unique bakery.

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    Wow! Baklava is amazing! Many varieties of cookies and cupcakes. Try it - you'll like it!

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    Delicious handmade Baclava! Friendly service and nice people and atmosphere! Good prices also. Enjoy! Thanks!

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    Great tasty delicious Arabic sweets at affordable prices and friendly service . Located at the heart of Lexington .

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