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A friend brought this tray of baklava over for an event and my goodness, it is quite delicious. It is very soft and flakey with just the right amount of sweetness and nuts. We had them upside down as it was advised. They were still warm after being freshly baked.
PRO TIP: PREORDER. Seriously. Drove 1.5 hours to this place ready to stock up on trays. Got there and... nope. They were completely sold out to walk-ins. Everything was preordered, and unless I wanted to hang around for 2+ hours, I was out of luck. BUT. The second I walked in, they handed me a piece of walnut baklava. And wow. I've eaten a lot of baklava in my life and this was hands-down the best. Juicy, perfect texture, sweet but not cloying. My husband's pistachio piece was great too, but walnut won. Lesson learned: I'm making the drive again, but I'm calling ahead first.
C'mon, warm sample of baklava to lure you in? And it works! $27.50 with tax for a tray of 12 baklavas. There is a 5% discount if you order online with the QR code, unfortunately I didn't see it until after I made the purchase. The neighborhood is very sketchy and in a very remote area of the city. Almost in a warehouse, auto mechanic area. The baklava's do keep very well after you bring them home. However, they didn't make it too long because they were eaten up by my companion.
I wanted to love it, it looks AMAZING. Freshly baked and warm, it was definitely flaky and airy. But I just felt like it was very dry and too light in flavor. It was missing the quintessential syrup and sauciness that baklava is known for. Would still get again though.
Best Baklava in the city! It was a hit at my Christmas party and everyone loved it since it wasn't too sweet. Their pistachio one is my family's new fave! I ordered through Instagram DM and it was super easy (both ordering and pickup). Everyone was super sweet and I def will be getting more! I love how you can actually see into the kitchen and how delicious the store smells
We're literally writing this review right in front of the baklava shop. This is our second time here, and this time we tried the walnut baklava. It's absolutely incredible. I actually liked the walnut one even more -- unbelievably light, crisp, and delicious. It's the kind of tray that's worth driving all the way from San Jose for. Huge compliments to the people who make it. Truly outstanding. Turkish approved!
Simple shop where you can drop in and get freshly made baklava and try a free sample as well. The staff is always so welcoming. They serve pistachio or walnut baklava in various sizes, but the smallest tray will set you back $30. Everyone that's tried has consistently agreed that this is the best baklava you can get in the bay area. I also enjoyed the walnut a lot more than the pistachio because I found it less sweet. It's a great way to introduce people to baklava, but I can't eat too many because it's usually too sweet for me.
This is a truly small-batch production where every piece of baklava is handcrafted with care. A sweet--but not overly sweet--treat made with love. If you follow the owner on Instagram, you'll even see him travel all the way to Turkey to harvest his own pistachios. It doesn't get more authentic than that! As someone who works in hospitality, I've had the joy of receiving boxes of this baklava from the owner to share with our team. He's that thoughtful! TIP - do call and order ahead so you get the flavor you want!
I had bookmarked Baklavastory a long time ago and finally made it here after work one day. I was just looking to try the baklava myself but sadly they do not sell singles, only trays so I was a bit disappointed to find that out. The employee did not let me leave empty handed however. She gave me a sample of their two baklavas, pistachio and walnut and both were excellent. Tasted super fresh and both really let the nut shine. If you're strapped for time and looking for a gift to bring to a party or dinner this is the place. Baklavastory has gotchu baby! I was going to an overnight with friends at a vacation home and I knew this was my chance. I called Baklavastory to place an order and 20 minutes later my partner was able to pick up a tray for me. They only had walnut pistachio at the time so I didn't have to hem and haw over which one to pick of their two flavors. I love that the walnut baklava is chock full of walnuts. They definitely don't skimp on the nuts and the proportion of honey with nuts and that flaky pastry dough is *chef's kiss.* We had some of the leftover baklava with coffee the next morning and it HIT! I still think about it occasionally. Do yourself a favor and find an occasion to buy some baklava to share with family and friends and try for yourself.
I find an absolutely unbelievable that I have not left this place a review. I guess I am just reviewing the hitters today because every place is getting five stars for being absolutely the best thing in that category. Having been to Istanbul, my friend, and I had pretty high expectations when someone said this place was worth visiting. In addition, I'm not a big fan of sweets at all, so I honestly didn't think that I would eat more than one let alone any size tray whatsoever. The owner is such a sweetheart, as soon as you walk in you are immediately assaulted in the best way possible with a fresh baklava. He hand harvest the fresh pistachios from Turkey directly and walnuts from a specialty farm north of Sacramento and shares all the details with you. He makes them on the spot, but if you do have a big order, definitely order in advance. I literally have not tasted such flaky and phenomenally flavored baklava ever. Not even in Turkey. I think recently, the shipment of pistachios for this year has been held up, so only walnut is available, but I hope this changes in a few weeks!
It was incredibly easy to place my order online. The owner replied to my message almost instantly, gave me the pricing, and confirmed a pickup time right away. When I arrived, I easily found parking right outside the store, and my order was already waiting for me. While I was paying, they even treated me to a complimentary walnut baklava! The cashier was super professional and took the time to explain how to handle the food since it had just come fresh out of the oven. The baklava tastes incredibly authentic--you can really tell the pistachios are imported straight from Turkey. I highly recommend this place as their loyal customer.
I rarely eat baklava, but really enjoyed the flakiness, decadent-ness, and texture of the pistachio sample that I tried. It was literally warm to the touch, a testament to how fresh all of their baklava is. I wish we could have the option of purchasing lower quantities, because it's quite heavy with a good amount of oil and sugar. I also thought prices were quite steep ($25 for a 12 piece tray)...I'm just thinking in comparison to a pineapple bun from Pineapple King or egg tart from Holy Nata
First and foremost my girlfriend and I were the couple who apparently took the last order from the girl who apparently "drove over an hour." My girlfriend has been raving about Backlava Story for months and we finally had free time to stop by and check them out. Before we entered, that girl who gave a bad review passed by the store, saw us extremely hyped and turned around to follow us in. If she drove over an hour, she would've called over the phone to have an order ready. So being petty and giving an establishment a 1 star review just because I bought trays for my family's birthday is just selfish and outrageous, especially when everyone enjoyed the free samples. As you walk in the smell of butter and baked goods filled the room. I immediately felt like a kid a gain. I'm also more of a savory person so Backlava Story really left an impression on me. The woman at the cash register was extremely nice, welcoming, and offered us and the two girls behind us free samples. As I tried the sample I realized I haven't had such a big smile from ear to ear in a long time, the flaky buttery crust, reminded me of what home felt like. The sweet walnuts were indulgent but not overly sweet.When we got home we finished our small tray so quickly that I wanted to move onto the medium tray so badly but had to wait for my brother's birthday the next day. When we tried the medium tray the next day as a family after dinner, both my brothers and his girlfriend loved it. It felt like the clock turned back 25years and we were all kids again enjoying our favorite sweet treats. Thank you so much for giving us an opportunity to taste and buy your amazing backlava we will be returning real soon!
1 month ago
It is GENUINELY UPSETTING how good this baklava is. I've lived in SF for over a decade and I can't believe I am just now finding out about the glories of baklavastory. Yes, you have to buy by the tray ($25/ea). BUT they will give you samples to try! If you're lucky, they'll even still be warm. Both the walnut and the pistachio are the best baklava I've ever had in my life. Since I'm a pistachio fan, I do lean into it more though. They gave me step-by-step instructions on how to reheat at home, as well. read more
3 months ago
Only for the baklava connoisseur ! I know you can probably find outlets across the Bay Area that sell their stuff - but this is the source and it's worth the hike to this little hidden shop next to what looks like a warehouse. The owner is obsessed about making the best baklava and he will ensure you get to fully appreciate the love and patience that goes into making these wonderful desserts. Standing room only - this is a place where you sample the baklava, and then pack multiple boxes of it for you to enjoy later or spread the love with your friends and family. This is a working kitchen and they make the baklava right in front of you. So don't come looking for a sit down dessert and coffee place - this is place is not that read more
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30 days ago
A friend brought this tray of baklava over for an event and my goodness, it is quite delicious. It is very soft and flakey with just the right amount of sweetness and nuts. We had them upside down as it was advised. They were still warm after being freshly baked. read more
4 months ago
PRO TIP: PREORDER. Seriously. Drove 1.5 hours to this place ready to stock up on trays. Got there and... nope. They were completely sold out to walk-ins. Everything was preordered, and unless I wanted to hang around for 2+ hours, I was out of luck. BUT. The second I walked in, they handed me a piece of walnut baklava. And wow. I've eaten a lot of baklava in my life and this was hands-down the best. Juicy, perfect texture, sweet but not cloying. My husband's pistachio piece was great too, but walnut won. Lesson learned: I'm making the drive again, but I'm calling ahead first. read more
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Tolgay K.
Pranathi, thank you sooooo much for making the trip and for the kind…
C'mon, warm sample of baklava to lure you in? And it works! $27.50 with tax for a tray of 12 baklavas. There is a 5% discount if you order online with the QR code, unfortunately I didn't see it until after I made the purchase. The neighborhood is very sketchy and in a very remote area of the city. Almost in a warehouse, auto mechanic area. The baklava's do keep very well after you bring them home. However, they didn't make it too long because they were eaten up by my companion. read more
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Tolgay K.
Hey Cheryl, we just felt the necessity of kindly mentioning that this…
I wanted to love it, it looks AMAZING. Freshly baked and warm, it was definitely flaky and airy. But I just felt like it was very dry and too light in flavor. It was missing the quintessential syrup and sauciness that baklava is known for. Would still get again though. read more
27 days ago
Best Baklava in the city! It was a hit at my Christmas party and everyone loved it since it wasn't too sweet. Their pistachio one is my family's new fave! I ordered through Instagram DM and it was super easy (both ordering and pickup). Everyone was super sweet and I def will be getting more! I love how you can actually see into the kitchen and how delicious the store smells read more
10 months ago
We're literally writing this review right in front of the baklava shop. This is our second time here, and this time we tried the walnut baklava. It's absolutely incredible. I actually liked the walnut one even more -- unbelievably light, crisp, and delicious. It's the kind of tray that's worth driving all the way from San Jose for. Huge compliments to the people who make it. Truly outstanding. Turkish approved! read more
Simple shop where you can drop in and get freshly made baklava and try a free sample as well. The staff is always so welcoming. They serve pistachio or walnut baklava in various sizes, but the smallest tray will set you back $30. Everyone that's tried has consistently agreed that this is the best baklava you can get in the bay area. I also enjoyed the walnut a lot more than the pistachio because I found it less sweet. It's a great way to introduce people to baklava, but I can't eat too many because it's usually too sweet for me. read more
This is a truly small-batch production where every piece of baklava is handcrafted with care. A sweet--but not overly sweet--treat made with love. If you follow the owner on Instagram, you'll even see him travel all the way to Turkey to harvest his own pistachios. It doesn't get more authentic than that! As someone who works in hospitality, I've had the joy of receiving boxes of this baklava from the owner to share with our team. He's that thoughtful! TIP - do call and order ahead so you get the flavor you want! read more
11 months ago
I had bookmarked Baklavastory a long time ago and finally made it here after work one day. I was just looking to try the baklava myself but sadly they do not sell singles, only trays so I was a bit disappointed to find that out. The employee did not let me leave empty handed however. She gave me a sample of their two baklavas, pistachio and walnut and both were excellent. Tasted super fresh and both really let the nut shine. If you're strapped for time and looking for a gift to bring to a party or dinner this is the place. Baklavastory has gotchu baby! I was going to an overnight with friends at a vacation home and I knew this was my chance. I called Baklavastory to place an order and 20 minutes later my partner was able to pick up a tray for me. They only had walnut pistachio at the time so I didn't have to hem and haw over which one to pick of their two flavors. I love that the walnut baklava is chock full of walnuts. They definitely don't skimp on the nuts and the proportion of honey with nuts and that flaky pastry dough is *chef's kiss.* We had some of the leftover baklava with coffee the next morning and it HIT! I still think about it occasionally. Do yourself a favor and find an occasion to buy some baklava to share with family and friends and try for yourself. read more
I find an absolutely unbelievable that I have not left this place a review. I guess I am just reviewing the hitters today because every place is getting five stars for being absolutely the best thing in that category. Having been to Istanbul, my friend, and I had pretty high expectations when someone said this place was worth visiting. In addition, I'm not a big fan of sweets at all, so I honestly didn't think that I would eat more than one let alone any size tray whatsoever. The owner is such a sweetheart, as soon as you walk in you are immediately assaulted in the best way possible with a fresh baklava. He hand harvest the fresh pistachios from Turkey directly and walnuts from a specialty farm north of Sacramento and shares all the details with you. He makes them on the spot, but if you do have a big order, definitely order in advance. I literally have not tasted such flaky and phenomenally flavored baklava ever. Not even in Turkey. I think recently, the shipment of pistachios for this year has been held up, so only walnut is available, but I hope this changes in a few weeks! read more
4 months ago
It was incredibly easy to place my order online. The owner replied to my message almost instantly, gave me the pricing, and confirmed a pickup time right away. When I arrived, I easily found parking right outside the store, and my order was already waiting for me. While I was paying, they even treated me to a complimentary walnut baklava! The cashier was super professional and took the time to explain how to handle the food since it had just come fresh out of the oven. The baklava tastes incredibly authentic--you can really tell the pistachios are imported straight from Turkey. I highly recommend this place as their loyal customer. read more
10 months ago
I rarely eat baklava, but really enjoyed the flakiness, decadent-ness, and texture of the pistachio sample that I tried. It was literally warm to the touch, a testament to how fresh all of their baklava is. I wish we could have the option of purchasing lower quantities, because it's quite heavy with a good amount of oil and sugar. I also thought prices were quite steep ($25 for a 12 piece tray)...I'm just thinking in comparison to a pineapple bun from Pineapple King or egg tart from Holy Nata read more
9 months ago
First and foremost my girlfriend and I were the couple who apparently took the last order from the girl who apparently "drove over an hour." My girlfriend has been raving about Backlava Story for months and we finally had free time to stop by and check them out. Before we entered, that girl who gave a bad review passed by the store, saw us extremely hyped and turned around to follow us in. If she drove over an hour, she would've called over the phone to have an order ready. So being petty and giving an establishment a 1 star review just because I bought trays for my family's birthday is just selfish and outrageous, especially when everyone enjoyed the free samples. As you walk in the smell of butter and baked goods filled the room. I immediately felt like a kid a gain. I'm also more of a savory person so Backlava Story really left an impression on me. The woman at the cash register was extremely nice, welcoming, and offered us and the two girls behind us free samples. As I tried the sample I realized I haven't had such a big smile from ear to ear in a long time, the flaky buttery crust, reminded me of what home felt like. The sweet walnuts were indulgent but not overly sweet.When we got home we finished our small tray so quickly that I wanted to move onto the medium tray so badly but had to wait for my brother's birthday the next day. When we tried the medium tray the next day as a family after dinner, both my brothers and his girlfriend loved it. It felt like the clock turned back 25years and we were all kids again enjoying our favorite sweet treats. Thank you so much for giving us an opportunity to taste and buy your amazing backlava we will be returning real soon! read more
9 months ago
Best baklava I've ever tried! So decadent and flaky on the outside! I went on a Saturday and ordered this small tray and got very lucky as I only had to wait for 15min! They're very popular and sell all sizes of trays! Call/book in advance if ordering for a big party read more
Popped in for some baklava and was able to try a piece of walnut baklava and pistachio baklava. It was fresh, warm, and so so good. It's a small place to walk in and no seating. The owner was warm and welcoming and so friendly. He also said the baklava is baked fresh all day every 20 minutes. It was a bit later in the day and was hoping to buy a single piece but can only buy trays. They were out of pistachio trays already so recommend to come earlier or order. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend. read more
1 year ago
Did you know they import their pistachios from Turkey? But they get their walnuts in Nor Cal? My favorite one is their pistachio baklava. On 2 different occasions I had to get their walnut version because the pistachios wasn't available, something to do with being stuck at customs. I do appreciate them calling me a day before pick up to let me know though. Each time I bring their baklavas to gatherings, guests are hesitant to try it because they all believe it to be overly sweet which generally they are. But once I assured them they are not that sweet, they are hooked. read more
2,000 / 5 stars, absolutely amazing and delicious and fabulous. Yes it's a dramatic review but I'm utterly in love. The best baklava I've ever had- their pistachio. (Granted, I have yet to try their walnut ones). Whatever pistachio nut they are using, they're are so fragrant and floral. It's crispy and sweet but not overly so. I had 6 in one sitting... had three more pieces the next day. Immediately shared a few with some friends and everyone was sold. Great for day to day enjoyment. Would be an amazing gift or house warming. Picnics, birthdays, for work, etc. Overall, unquestionably wonderful. read more
1 year ago
I needed to bring something to a potluck and this place showed up in my search. With no clear sign on their storefront, this place would've never popped up in my radar otherwise, but I'm so glad it did. When I walked in, I was immediately offered a sample of their baklava. It was warm, perfectly sweet, and crisp. Unfortunately I was looking forward to getting one of their pistachio baklava trays but the worker informed me they were out of pistachio since they get it imported from Turkey. My classmates loved the walnut baklava regardless! Can't wait to come back and try the pistachio. (tip: pair the baklava with a charcuterie board, especially cheese for a salty contrast) read more
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6 months ago
Best baklava I've ever had. A quality-obsessed, small business model with an ethic toward community (everyone who walks through the door gets one!). Make sure to order ahead! The pistachio baklava are my favorite. read more
came in around 445pm & they told us to come back right before closing at 6pm so we could pick up a minimum set of 12 baklava pieces for $25! note you should preorder as this place sells out in advance on the weekends typically. pickup was super easy. they also had free samples of the walnut flavor which were lovely & flakey. when picking up the pistachio flavor, it was still super hot & fresh out of the oven. definitely some of the best baklava ive had here in the bay area & the texture was wonderful, would recommend! read more
omg literally just finished eating this. we got there around 4:15 and they said they were sold out, but we could preorder some and come back right at 6pm to pickup. We ordered a 12 piece and it was still warm when we got there at 6. ITS SO GOOD!! I could eat the whole pan of it read more
1 year ago
First time trying baklava and this place sets the bar HIGH. Heard so many great things about the owner and did not hesitate to come to this spot to try their freshly made baklavas for myself. Ordered two trays of pistachio baklava ($25/tray) and received them straight out of the oven!! Be prepared for long waits and/or coming later on in the day until the lines die down, however you truly do not want to miss out on this gem. Can't wait to come back! read more
Absolutely delicious! They only offer walnut and pistachio baklavas in trays of 12. For larger trays, I believe you have to preorder on their website or by phone. The baklavas are super crispy and the flavor is amazing. The walnut one is less sweet but the pistachio one has more of a nutty fragrance. The store is located in a convenient area with lots of street parking. The store itself is just a giant kitchen with a small counter to order and pay so don't expect to be coming here for a coffee chat or study day. read more
The best baklava you can find in the bay. You have to try this place! The owner is Turkish and super friendly. When you walk in, they immediately give you a sample to try! They serve pistachio and walnut flavors. Both are delicious. Note: when I tried to order pistachio on a Friday afternoon, they had run out! Be sure to call ahead to reserve. The boxes are made fresh to order. The price is around $27 per small tray (12 pieces) so it's not too cheap, but worth it. Crispy, thin layers, not too sweet, full of nuts. The workers are kind as well and greet you when you walk in. This is a grab and go type of spot. Love this place! read more
1 year ago
If you're even remotely a fan of baklava or Middle Eastern desserts, you MUST try Baklavastory! From the moment you walk in, the scent of honey, pistachios, and butter wraps around you like a warm hug. The display case is filled with gorgeous, golden pastries that are almost too pretty to eat -- almost. Each piece is clearly made with care, and you can taste the difference. The owner and staff are incredibly kind and generous with samples. You can tell they take real pride in what they do, and it shows in every bite. They're happy to explain what each pastry is if you're not familiar -- and trust me, you'll want to try everything. read more
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Do you have a delivery method to San Jose/Santa Clara?
Hi! Thanks so much for reaching out. Unfortunately, we don’t offer delivery to San Jose at the moment. We’re just a small kitchen in San Francisco, and we focus on baking fresh trays all day for walk-ins and local pickups.…
Do you make baklava with just pistachio? I have an allergy to other tree nuts but not pistachio.
Hi Oren, currently we offer two flavors — Pistachio and Walnut. We’ll be expanding our selection in the near future.
Are they vegan?
Hey Rachel, we dont have any Vegan options yet. We use Ghee Butter and Eggs in our Baklava :( we will definitely have vegan options in the future.
Hello, I am wondering if you sip out of state? Many thanks,…
Hey Robert, I am really sorry but unfortunately we dont ship :( Hope you visit us some day in San Francisco
Hello! I want to send some to my friend in a different state. How long is the shelf life? If shipping takes 2days or so, will it still be good? Also, if I don't finish, what is the best way to store them? Thanks alot!
Thank you for your message! The baklava won’t go “bad”. It will keep well up to at least a week but the pastry will get softer each day as pastry does. We recommend storing it at room temperature and if you would like to reheat it, here are the…
How do they sell it, by piece or tray? how much?
Hi Tiffany! We sell by the tray in either walnut or pistachio. Our small tray of 12 pieces is $25, our medium rectangle tray of 35 pieces or round tray of 12 pieces is $65 and our large tray of 70 pieces is $95. We have small trays coming out every…
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