My niece can't get enough of the hummus!! From the meat counter to the deli, everything here creates the perfect dinner party, pool party, or just a nice meal at home! The usual suspects for my table are the kebab, fresh feta, hummus, and tabouli. Garlic sauce, cucumbers, pita, baklava....the list could go on, but those are notable mentions! read more

I've spent time living in the Middle East and every so often, I like coming here to get some items that brings me back to Syria and Turkey. I like coming here to get all different kinds of Middle Eastern style breads which include pita, lavash and tanour bread. There is so many to choose from! This time also I was able to get some za'atar brioches and oh my goodness, I had these for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! I also like to get things here where I can't find elsewhere so I got some pomegranate juice, and some roasted chick pea snacks. They have quite a selection of spices here and I also picked up some roasted sesame. Lots of nuts to choose, and plenty of Middle Eastern/Arabic sweets and desserts available. They also sell hookah supplies here (not a fan - really bad for you). I hadn't been to this location in awhile and I miss that the inside restaurant is no longer open. I liked to get some of the ready made dips and sandwiches here. Bummer. Towards the back, lots of fresh sweets for sale including all kinds of baklava and there is also fresh olives for sale also! Fresh, halal meat available and also some meat that's been marinated and ready to cook. Fresh cheeses also available. I think I like the Mesa location better as I can get spinach and za'atar pies there and the fresh produce selection is better. And also you can get hummus, babaghanoush and other dips at the other location. Overall, I would say that these Baiz grocery stores are my happy place. It brings me back to a sweet and memorable time. It's worth a visit to check out all the unique items here and their pita and breads are fresh, tasty and well priced! read more

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Wow - echoing what a few other reviewers have said: I've been meaning to come here for FOREVER & finally made it! A friend is a loyal Baiz customer & brought me for my first visit. So much good stuff that's unbelievably, affordably priced! What I love: *Produce prices - .69 cents for a bunch of mint; Yes please *Buy by the pound: kalamata olives, three kinds of feta (Bulgarian, Danish, Greek), labneh (creamy Greek yogurt) *Butcher dept w/ anything & everything including those lamb tongues (in photo) - not something I'd eat but each to their own *Pastry dept - they must have about THIRTY different kinds of pastries from pistachio & nutella baklava to traditional ma'amoul cookies *Spice aisle w/ an enormous range of spices from the familiar, cinnamon, to the more exotic (for me), za'atar *All the flavored waters, like rose water and orange blossom water, w/ many brands to choose from * Restaurant/cafe w/ seating area - lunched on a chicken shwarma sandwich & friend lunched on a beef shwarma sandwich; sandwiches are served on thin bread like lahvosh vs. a pita bread For $21 smackeroos, I got the following groceries: Feta cheese/1/2 pound Bottle of rose water Mint bunch Three Persian cukes 1& 1/2 lb of sweet potatoes Pumpkin seeds/8 oz Walnuts/1 pound Cream-topped yogurt/32 oz This same grocery list would be twice the price at Fry's so yes, I'm a new fan of Baiz! Thank you for offering so much to our community. read more

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I would never go back to this store. My EBT card was stolen here and they robbed my card. Plus most of the stuff are rotten at the store. I wouldn't recommend anyone going to this store. read more

This market has a great selection of fresh and shelved food for great prices. I couldn't believe how much I got for under $20. They also have a little restaurant inside where you can eat or get food to go. I'll be back very soon. read more

Baiz Fresh Foods - Under $20 - International Grocery Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

THE WORST CUSTOMER CARE ANYWHERE. this place has been here for decades. and looks it, and i have been a customer that long until this week when i experienced their terrible customer service AGAIN!! THEY TAKE ZERO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR "PROBLEMS". AND THEY BLAME EVERYTHING ON THE CUSTOMER! LITERALLY i was buying multiple packages of Baiz-labelled spices. getting home and taking one package of ground pepper out of thr shopping bags i discovered the bag was mostly NOT SEALED at the bottom; i took it right back and they blamed me!!! as if i am responsible for sealing the packets!! (Later i found the other two were thr dame, but I did NOT GO BACK for their ABUSE BUT THE COUP DE GRACE was this week, when i put a small jar of honey in the top part of the BAIZ CART and since NOTHING THERE IS WELL MAINTAINED the cart was missing the plastic panel. so the jar slid out and broke. When i pointed out that the cart was faulty they told me it was MY FAULT! MY PROBLEM! MY RESPONSIBILITY! AND I HAD TO PAY. i did pay and WE WILL NEVER SHOP THERE AGAIN! read more

This is a market that has a bakery and short order meals. Mostly Mediterranean foods offered that are delicious. Backlava is absolutely heavenly. read more

Nice Middle Eastern grocery store with good prices on many items. They have an wide selection of various beans, pickled vegetables, cheeses, dates, meats & much more. You can also find frozen gyros & pastries. Ultimately, If you're looking for a new & interesting you may have found your place. Lot's of spices & other world delights to try. The store has a restaurant inside of it which had good food. I love trying new places, I'm happy this place is only a few miles from my place. I recommend it & will be back. Happy eating & shopping read more

Baiz Fresh Foods - Iraqi kabob plate - International Grocery Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

About 18 months ago, a friend (who is a famous bargain hunter) brought me here for lunch. It is close to the downtown core with ample parking. It's a middle eastern supermarket with a fresh food counter and seating area. They have interesting pastries and meat or veggie flatbread 'pies' and several great entrees. For about $10, you can get a plate with a main meat or veg (beef kebab, kafta/koobideh, beef or chicken shawarma or, do a little more, lamb) with this, you get a heap of rice, pickles, sliced tomato, hummus or garlic sauce and two pieces of super light, puffy pita. The garlic sauce is ***magical***! But your "meal" is at least 2 meals, unless you are a lumberjack or something. My vegetarian friends love the hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouli, salads and falafel options. To those less familiar with ethnic markets, it may seem odd to find a supermarket with fresh, hot food service in one space but it isn't uncommon in ethnic markets. This is one worth checking out if you like middle eastern, Turkish, Greek, Persian, Lebanese or Afghani cuisine. read more

Baiz Fresh Foods - Chicken Shawarma, seasoned basmati rice and the garlic sauce...the garlic sauce is MAGIC!!!! Also tomatoes and pickle relish. - International Grocery Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Alright, I've been in twice now. I dig this little grocery/market with a "restaurant" area. I'm not sure if that's what one might call it. There's a counter and a menu and a seating area. They have cheese hand pies, meat and cheese hand pies, and meat pies. Shawarma, lamb shank, fatoosh salad, babagabosh, tabbouleh (I may have butchered all those spellings, if so, my apologies).... Last week, I had a bite of my buddy's beef shawarma sandwich and I'm not gonna fib, I wanted another bite. It was delicious. Today, I had my own falafel sandwich (that whole kinda vegetarian, kinda vegan thing I am some times, most of the time whatever). Anyhow, I had to try it. For less than $5! Mmmm, I could literally taste the sesame from the tahini mmmmm.... I do believe there is one gentleman making the digs and so, orders can pile up quickly and there may be a wait. I was surprised I didn't wait longer today. So kudos for him likely getting the quickest to make out first. I noticed last week we did wait a bit but it was worth it, for me. You could say, place an order do a wander and a shop around their store and come back for your food when it's ready. They seem to have decent prices on some of the produce and a whole store with so many items. I mean, halva of many varieties, honey comb and honey, pitas, beans and beans and beans, legumes, rice upon rice to choose from, things I haven't seen in a long while. Oh, if you are going to do a light shop, minimum on card purchases is $10 (bring cash?). I did notice some of the items I decided against, but I still got a few on my list. Personally? I'll come weekly just for the restaurant. read more

Baiz Fresh Foods - Falafel sandwich - International Grocery Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Quality of food in test has definitely gone downhill since Covid. Tried to overcharge me as well with their different sizes of hummus, etc. Food used to be a solid 8 and is now a solid 6. read more

Baiz has it all! One stop shop for all things produce, pantry and bakery. They have amazing prices for Halal meat and fresh baked bread. The aisles have endless Middle Eastern favorites like dips, spices and condiments. The store was clean and the employees were friendly and kind. read more

This is a favorite for me and my family! I always go there when I am at that part of town. You can't go wrong if you order dishes or sandwiches: absolutely delicious! Don't forget to taste their desserts available at their restaurant or at the sweets counter in the back of the store. read more

At their takeout deli the hummus is fresh with no added chemicals and they use fresh lemon and olive oil on their tabbouli. The prices are good, and the quality is unbeatable. Small location but you can get a selection of items here from different countries. This store is clean like the rest. Hours aren't long so plan according. The deli makes this one my favorite because the quality read more

The veggie combo platter was a delight! The falafel was crispy on the outside, super soft on the inside and it was delicious. I loved the falafel the most in the combo because it was one of the best falafels I ever had. The grape leaves, the tabbouli salad both had the sour kick to it and complemented perfectly with the platter. The ground chicken kebab was full of flavor. Basmati rice was perfectly cooked. In all I enjoyed the meal and will definitely order from this place again. Both the plates come with a side of pita. I would recommend the falafel and the veggie platter to anyone who would want to give this place a try! read more

Baiz Fresh Foods - Veggie Combo - falafel, tabbouli salad, hummus, baba ghanouj and grape leaves. - International Grocery Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I purchased these breads at the 20 street location, all were burned on the back side, one piece of bread in each bag was turned over so people don't see the burned bread. Shame on you to cheat people like that, I wonder what else they are cheating on. I will never buy anything here anymore. read more

Baiz Fresh Foods - two flour tortillas on a table - International Grocery Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We LOVE this store and restaurant! So much great stuff it actually puts the hurt on us And right across the street⁉ Ouch but YUMM‼ The awesome products; produce, meats, dairy, GOOD FINDS, bakery, FRIENDLY service, restaurant...this market and restaurant has so much to offer it's too numerous to list. You won't be disappointed‼ read more

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This is my go-to place for goat meat and lamb meat. They have decent prices and a large variety of things to buy. The staff is always nice They also take EBT. read more

Absolutely worth the trip to get delicious meat and sumac pies! Everything on their menu is delicious! I always bring home about a dozen pies (a couple of each kind) for my family to enjoy over the next few days. The food is freshly prepared and reasonably priced. read more

If it wasn't the only place to buy in Phoenix Middle East groceries I would never go there The whole store is dust and not clean They cut the meat next to you that make you want to become a vegetarian They DON'T SPEAK A WORD IN ENGLISH . the price are too high Bottom line this place need a new stuff , new owner , and a cleaning team read more

Baiz Fresh Foods - A lot to buy - International Grocery Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

THIS IS A ZERO STAR REVIEW: If a company cared enough about its customers wouldn't they simply respond to a message that was posted to them on their very website? Over 168 hours have passed now and my simple question which was filled out correctly on their web-based platform still hasn't been answered. I've never been in this business and from the way I've been ignored I want absolutely nothing to do with them! read more

The food at the restaurant is always amazing! Definitely try to the spinach and meat pies!

I was totally impressed by the selection here. We found a ton of great food and brands primarily from the Middle East. The meat selection, awesome. Incredibly fresh! The bakery, they have a Pistachio Baklava that is amazing. I think it was called Persian Baklava, so good. read more

Third time eating here. We get the shish kebab lunch specials and shwarma wraps. That red dessert is also a treat, cannot remember the name but you know what I speak of. Hummus and salads are exceptional and the cheese bread is worth a try as well. read more

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Once upon a time... when Cher was still Cheryl... I sat in my auntie's old El Camino happily eating my strawberry shortcake when my auntie stopped at a red light on the corner of 20th street & Van Buren when out of no WHERE a crack head with a gun tried to car jack us. My auntie yelled and threw an half empty bottle of tequila out the window as she sped threw the intersection. This was more than 10 years ago and things haven't improved much since that day in this neighborhood. When I read about Baiz Market it was from my fellow yelper Jim W. who ranted and raved and even encouraged me to check it out. The other night not having much to do, my friend Ree & I decided to go to Baiz Market which is just north of the intersection where my auntie & I almost got car jacked and check it out. We both have love for middle eastern food and know how to take on scary neighborhoods. When we walked up to the counter of the deli inside the quaint grocery store we were excited and a little scared of what to order. The cashier was SO patient and VERY nice about explaining everything to us! I really must give her props on that. There was a cab driver who was very helpful in explaining the different dishes and even recommended a few items. I listened to Tarek S. and chose the beef Shawerma it was delishous! My friend chose the chicken toolawoosh (is that spelled right?) sandwich which was very good with it's bell pepper, pickles and tomato fixins. We also chose to sample the small spinach pies which weren't that good btw and cheese pie which I could make at home with pizza crust & some cheese and the yummy yummy hummus that came with some pita bread. We also got a bottle of water and a can of imported orange soda. ALL this for only $27! Can you believe that?! The dining area was nice and quiet with mellow middle eastern music on in the background. Everyone kept to themselves and was nice to us even though we backed up the line. After our meal we wandered around the candy aisle in the grocery store and found lil heart shaped boxes of chocolates which - ummm wasn't that great! lol. We wanted to spend a heck of a lot more time going threw every aisle but unfortunatly they were closing so we had to leave. We will DEFINATLY be back! And prolly with a few more in tow. And no, no one tried to car jack us on our way out... but we did see a tranny hooker get questioned by the cops. Maybe if she went to Baiz Market for some baklava instead of walking the streets she wouldn't be in that situation! I'm just saying. To my yelpers, I say go! and when you go, order the beef shawerma and avoid the spinach pies! Oh and get there before 4pm so you can have time to really enjoy your meal without the rush! read more

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Nice little market, tucked away so well, I wondered if I missed it. I haven't shopped much here, but I love to get food from the small restaurant in the front. It's very affordable, fresh, and delicious. I've tried the falafel sandwich and I plan on getting the vegetarian plate the next time I'm there. read more

Kalamata, Feta, Baklava oh my! Pita, Hummus, Baba oh my! Just a few of the items that made their way into our cart as we enjoyed our first shopping trip to Baiz Market. This place is a great resource for hard to find middle eastern ingredients. We got a nice block of Feta much cheaper than the grocery, for example. There were many items I saw that we didn't get this trip - we'll save them for our next excursion. Like European Style Ovaltine. What? European style? I was a big Ovaltine fan as a kid - just imagine how much more worldly I will be if a drink European Style Ovaltine purchased at a Middle Eastern Market! Sprechen sie Global Citizen drink mix? We ate at the little restaurant in the front. Fabulous! Four of us shared a plate of baba ganoush, a chicken shawarma wrap, a falafel wrap and of course an order of fries. The kids insisted they needed the fries because they probably wouldn't like the middle eastern food. So everything was delicious including the fries and some serious haggling took place over who got how many bites of the chicken shawarma. We washed everything down with a pomegranate juice drink, 2 waters and an orange crush. Perfection! So glad we stopped here! read more

Great place to shop at when you're needing ingredients to make some homemade Middle Eastern food. They have several choices and brands of everything you could desire. Just pick out some tasty recipes at home and bring in your shopping list. Normally get the ingredients to make fresh Tzatziki, Hummus, and some Beef and Lamb Gyros or Kabobs. Last time picked up some Jordanian Green Zaatar. Saw them make it on a DDD show. Just mix it with some olive oil and add a little chopped onion and tomato. Really good on freshly toasted pitas or even English muffins. My favorite here is the amazing butcher section with all the different cuts of the lamb. Hearts, livers, kidneys, tongue, rocky mountain parts, and even the head. The Chicken case also looked nice and got my attention. Nice Pita Bread selection and then some. Had to pick up a few extras to put in my freezer. You can even use these to make personal size pizzas by adding a little sauce and some cheese. Cool project for the kids when they are needing a treat. Looking forward to trying their restaurant on my next visit. It always smells good and is packed with hungry people. Had several Yelp friends recommend it. Hi Guys! Kinda tucked away in a small neighborhood off the freeway. Place gets really busy and parking can be tricky. This place is like a top secret OASIS in the Desert. TOUCHDOWN! 4 STARS read more

Baiz Fresh Foods - Lamb testicles anyone? - International Grocery Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Food is great! Fresh food and not over price. I always go here when I feel like eating middle eastern food. Workers are very nice and friendly as well. read more

Smack in the middle of a semi-depressed neighborhood, Baiz Market is a large Middle Eastern market stocked full of imported goods & other foodstuff, including freshly cut meat and Arabic pastries in the back. The main draw for me to Baiz, though, is Al-Hana. Nestled in the front corner, Al-Hana is the mini-restaurant centered around a wood-fired oven and spits of beef and chicken shawarma waiting to be sliced off. I've gone there several times for their shawarma and it's gotta be the best in the Valley that I've had so far. Their chicken and beef shank kebab plate is also excellent - the meat is tender & juicy, not at all dry and gristly like many other places - and comes with a generous serving of hummus, salad, and a huge pita. You should also try their zaatar flatbread (ie. thyme pie) which on weekends is made fresh from the oven. They've got a lot of veggie items as well, including the expected dolmas, tabbouleh, and falafels. The dining area is extremely casual and right next to the market checkout stands so don't expect anything fancy, but the food is really worth the drive over if you're hankering for Middle Eastern grub. And if that's not all, the prices are dirt cheap, too. Definitely recommended. read more

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Baiz Market is a wonderful ethnic experience. I went in for lunch to satisfy my curiosity and was very impressed. The market portion of the store is huge, the produce area was well stocked as were their meats (you can buy an entire goat). I wandered through the isles for quite a while taking in all the exotic spices, they had not only Middle Eastern, but also African and Asian items. There was tons of tikka sauces, red pepper pastes, hummus and baba spreads. The bakery was awesome containing date and fig breads, 50 cent pita packs and little meat pies. They also carried hookahs, tons of shisha and every accessory you can think of to go with them. After my shopping was finished I stopped at Al Hana, the little restaurant inside and had the beef schwarma (as recommended in several reviews). I am hoping it was just an off day, because the schwarma was very dry and grizzly and the pita it was served with was hard. I also ordered the baba ganoush and it was pretty tasty. I washed this down with a rose water (actually tastes just like it sounds but super sweet). All in all this was a great experience and I will definitely be back. read more

I swear I've been meaning to come here for so long and never did..... This was a huge mistake! The selection and the prices here can't be beat. I got some amazing stuff....za'atar, fig jam, fresh pita...... So good! I'll definitely be back. read more

Had a lovely experience at Baiz tonight! My husband put the idea of a Turkish breakfast in my head the other night, researched Turkish grocers and we found ourselves here 45 minutes before closing on Saturday night. It was easy to find with ample parking- we walked in and were in awe of the selections of foods aand the unbelievable pricing. We made sure to leave with fresh baklawa pastries and some extras that weren't on the list. The baklawa is INSANELY good- we had the pistachio as well as the Nutella. We got a stinkin pound of feta for like $6 (super score!) and the pitas are soooo good and so affordable! We're excited to return and try their meat counter- freshly prepared hand butchered halal meats at affordable rates! Wahoooo! read more

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Amazing Mediterranean cafe and grocery store. Every time, I've ordered the baked lamb. I like gyro meat and similar ground meat, but when given a choice, much prefer chunks of real lamb. Their baked lamb plate is delicious. It is cooked over the grill. You get two skewers of lamb over rice, a sampler of fresh vegetables, hummus, and pickles. This plate is perfect! Be sure to finish your meal off with some dessert. The pistachio baklava and maamoul are YUM. read more

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The food is great the verity is great, but the customer service is absolutely horrible. Rudest people I've ever encountered. I bought stuff while waiting for my food at the restaurant, and they told me I had to leave cuz I was walking around with the bag of stuff I had, as if I was gonna steal. Mind you I was waiting for the food I ordered to be heated and ready. This is the second time I've gone in and they were rude. I'm at Arab and my husband is American they are completely racist towards him. I'm sick of being treated like garbage at your store, I love shopping there but your customer service is absolutely horrible. If I could give you guys a zero I would. read more

Customer Service?? WHAT Customer Service??? That's a thing of tge past! Ok, so if a manager seems to be NEVER available, then why don't you empower and train your staff to handle customer service situations instead of leaving such arrogant staff members such "butcher" Yousef whose response to mispriced items is "everyone makes mistakes". In a butshell, his attitude screams "I COULD CARE LESS IF A LONG TIME CUSTOMER DECIDES TO STOP COMING TO THE STORE BECAUSE I HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO ADJUST THE MISSPOSTED PRICE OVER $1.00". Try calling throughout the week and leaving messages for a call back from the ONLY manager; Sarah if nothing else nut to provide feedback. ALL MESSAGES FALL ON DEAF EARS. apparently the company's mission statement is focused on something other than customers.... Is all of this over a $1.00 mistake on an advertised price? Is it illegal for a store to post thecwrong price, and refuse to adjust? Absolutely Not! But is it good measure for good customer service? I dont know, I guess it depends on how the store, and especially Mgr Sarah answer the question I started my review with! In closing, thank you Abeer for stepping in. As uncomfortable as the situation was apparently for you, for no fault of yours, but that of Mgr Sarah for not providing you with the proper training and empowerment before she leaves the store unattended and leaving you in charge. read more

In light of current coronavirus times, Baiz is doing nothing to curb racist behavior from their employees. The employee behind the deli counter at Baiz Foods in Mesa tried to find every reason not to serve me, taking people with numbers who came after me until finally, someone with a higher number and face mask on declined to be served before their number was up. When I gave the guy my number, he suddenly pretended that he couldn't understand English, even though I asked him for the exact same thing, chicken thighs, that a previous customer had requested two minutes ago, also in English. read more

I have this unheard rule for ethnic food. If the restuarant is next to or in a supermarket it MUST BE GOOD. So far it has not steered me wrong. I got the Lamb Kefta Plate. It was WAAAYY to much food for the quick and easy lunch I was imagining. But it was good none the less. When I ordered they let me know it would take about 15 mins and it did... Since the seating is in the supermarket the ambiance isnt great, but I LOVE IT. Don't be a snob... this place is great. Definitely a fan and definitely returning. read more

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I was told about this grocery store/restaurant from a Coworker it's excellent across the board. The meat section, baklava, pita bread, & restaurant are simply the best. The meat is mainly Hilal which is similar to kosher. Clean, clean, omg clean, I'm sorry did I say how clean it is. The service & politeness of the staff makes me feel ok about the grocery store prices. Lately going to the traditional grocery stores makes me feel angry about my shopping experience first the customers rude & then the staff incompetent. Age [40's] I know plays a huge factor for me now remembering excuse me & parents who made sure their children were well behaved. At this store I was pleased with even the customers total breath of fresh air. Now the restaurant nothing fancy being a Tempe native this is Phoenix' Haji Baba; for those who know about that wonderful middle eastern restaurant/grocery store but the go next level with fresh meat & a larger store option. I recommend a visit shop & do lunch or dinner. My food recommendations the chicken shawarma, grape leaves, & baklava; yummy. read more

Baiz Fresh Foods - Chicken shawarma - International Grocery Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The meat is it halal?. Have the same market in scottsdale ? Or please can you help me to find another halal in scottsdale. Thanks read more