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WARNING: Their baklavas are very rich in aromatic spice flavors! So if you're into the spices, this place is perfect for you. Otherwise, you have been warned. Their baklavas are very big and crispy and there's a good variety of flavors too (almond, cashew, pistachio, walnut, chocolate chip, etc). They also have their twist on the Dubai chocolate where pistachio kunafa is sandwiched in between two cookies. 8 baklava or pastries sell for $20 with an additional $2 for the Dubai chocolate cookie. It seems like Venmo is the preferred payment method. The place itself is very dim with lots of seating. The air of the cafe is rich with the smells of the spices as well.
3.5 stars ** Nestled in a restaurant it's a small bakery on the side: their Baklava is crispy and huge - good portions. Bring cash for them to honor prices w/o a sales or credit card tax. I have a specific preference for baklava so it's not that this place isn't good, I think I prefer baklava that isn't as rose-forward. Good pick me up treat for an affordable price. Service was a bit apprehensive and didn't get acknowledged by them until a few moments later.
The baklava (original walnut) was good but the pistachio cookie and Dubai cookie was overpriced and not tasty. They were not worth $5 a pop.
The sweetest person helped me with my order close to closing time and her recommendations were so tasty and perfect. I took several pieces to go and ate them at the beach nearby. Would highly recommend getting a variety to try!
First, the Baklava is superb! Oh my! I live close, so had been trying to find them open and today was my lucky day. It turns out they close when they run out and they run out pretty fast. I talked to the owner who was awesome. The Baklava is inside the El Monsoor (sp?) restaurant so don't be shy, give the right hand door a tug and see if it is your lucky day. They take orders, so if you want surety ORDER Up! I got the plain and the chocolate walnut and they both blew my sandals off. Wow!
Wow. I just came across this hidden gem way out on Balboa Street. I was searching for a good cup of coffee in a locally owned (not a chain) business. Bitchin' Baklava came up at the top of the list with 5 stars, so I wanted to check it out. First, the coffee was really good. Egyptian style is strong, with the grounds in the cup, so sip it slowly. Now, I must tell you about the place. It's the same location as Al Masri, https://s.yelp.com/CWA35kOjqm, which is only open one night a week (Saturdays) for dinner and belly dancing. It's out on Balboa, between 41st & 42nd, and during the daytime, you wouldn't know that Saturday nights have such entertainment out there. There is plenty of free street parking in this neighborhood too. Al Masri is only open one night a week. The rest of the week, the woman running the place opens a take-out counter for Bitchin' Baklava. You can grab a single piece for $3 (worth it!), already a reasonable price, or buy in quantity and get a discount. Like 8 for $20. Once you taste it, you'll want to take home a dozen. I won't get into the variety. You can see that on the website. Lots of choices, and each is sweet and delicious. Check it out and write your own review. Tell me I'm right about this. I know you'll love it.
Yummy, quick, and decently priced baklavas! We were a bit snacky before our dinner reservation and looking for a quick bite, and came across this place! The interior is definitely interesting. We got there around 4-5 pm so right before dinner time and it was completely empty as they were setting up. The place was decorated to the brim and they had what looked like a stage for dinner performances which was cool! Wish we got to stay for that experience. The baklavas and pies were located in little display shelves at the counter. I wish they were heated since we came later in the day and the texture for the pies was a bit harder by then. We got a savory pie with potatoes in it, a classic baklava, hazelnut baklava, and lavender baklava. The pie was good, but as mentioned earlier, by the time we had it, it was cold and the exterior was dried out. The majority of them were also already sold out, which is why we got the potato one. The potatoes themselves were well-spiced and flavorful though! The classic baklava was the best out of the three; the hazelnut one tasted like a ferrero rocher and the lavender one tasted like lavender perfume. Would come back for dinner!
As the friend of a semi-professional Baklava connoisseur, I am contractually required to be up to date with my Baklava knowledge set, and it's safe to sayin that BB with all its flavors and types of this delicious gooey pastry is at the top of my list. Our group waltzed in mid-day and was immediately helped by a kind host who presented every single type of treat available from the honey-centric baklava, to the chocolate ones and even a wide varied selection of non-Baklava treats! Savory and sweet BB has em all! If you're traversing through the hills of SF and want to avoid the expensive airfare and hassle of TSA, and be teleported to the Levant/Sinai Peninsula you are very lucky because BB has you covered!
There was a time (Orange County circa late 1970's) when the adjective "bitchen" was liberally tossed around in describing things one was "stoked" about. It's fair to say that Bitchin' Baklava is bitchen. I'm no baklava connoisseur but I'm not fond of birthday cake so those who love me look elsewhere to find something to shove candles into once annually. This year's treat was an assorted platter of what Bitchin' Baklava has to offer. It was a unique, surprising, and most welcome treat made even better because baklava endures. Perhaps it has a shelf life but three days later and I'm still consuming pieces that taste as good as the day they were presented to me. This is something rarely said about birthday cake. Sweet and honey-laden, Bitchin' Baklava offers a wide assortment of baklava flavors and though many different ones were presented to me I've consumed 4 so far and haven't discerned a difference among the ones I've tried. That's actually fine by me as I'm one who is most likely to prefer the classic offering. Curious about the flavors they offer, I consulted their web site and was a bit surprised to see a special baklava, the "45 - A tribute to our 45th President Donald J. Trump!" I will try not to hold this against Bitchin' Baklava though the ingredients I'd choose to make such a "tribute" would certainly differ from those they've chosen. The baklava tribute to 45 that I'd create would be comprised of inedible, difficult to swallow things. Just sayin'. If you're looking for sweet treats that have a shelf life - or delicious things made with filo dough - I think Bitchin' Baklava is a real find, pretty much guaranteed to make anyone happy. It certainly worked on me.
Delicious, decadent dessert! I've been craving baklava after having tried it at a local restaurant, and this place definitely caught my attention with it's name! I came in later in the evening and was surprised that it was open late (till 9:30pm) as most bakeries are closed by 3pm. The bakery is located within a the Egyptian restaurant Al-Masri, which features quirky middle eastern-themed decor. The staff were in the back kitchen when I came in, so I had to give them a call/ring the bell at the entrance. The desserts are featured on a small counter inside a pastry case, with various flavors of baklava, including almond, hazelnut, walnut, dark cashew, and one with chocolate. I tried the chocolate hazelnut and almond, which were perfectly flaky, rich in flavor, but not overbearingly sweet. Slightly crispy, nutty, with a soft filling that wasn't too chewy or syrupy sweet. Their baklava has sugar crystals on top, which was different from others I've tried, adding to the texture of the pastry. One is a bit filling, so I'd recommend cutting them into halves if you want to try more flavors!
The best baklava ever! These delightful pastries really live up to their brand name. My fave is the hazelnut with chocolate chips, but in looking forro trying them all. #CovidGoals The business is run by an amazing woman who is also a veteran, so you can feel good about indulging in these decadent delicacies.
I was able to impress my friends during our little reunion with sweets from this shop ! You can tell each baklava was freshly made and beautifully layered with yummy goodness. They were not overwhelmingly sticky, but chewy, flaky, distinct and totally Bitchin !! I highly recommend !! The owner, Susan, is also the sweetest and truly made my day.
So many choices. My favorite would be the spinach and the chicken puff. I do feel very thirsty afterwards so I'm not sure there's msg? I enjoyed the hazelnut baklava. Select 8 puffs/baklava for $20. They sometimes open before 2 pm.
4 months ago
I was headed out of San Francisco, and I'd read about bitchin' baklava, and since it was on my way, I figured why not?! First off, it's a little difficult to actually find. It's a small space with pretty big flavor. Diners tip: bring cash The woman that works there is fairly friendly, and she'll have your things wrapped up and ready to go in just minutes. I'm pretty picky about baklava. It's what I call The Goldilocks syndrome. I don't want too nutty, I don't want it to dry, I want it flavorful and just right. And I found just that! She offers a variety of different baklava have plenty to choose from. It's all really tasty and made to perfection! This is that Secret place that you need to check out! read more
1 year ago
This place is such a vibe! I would love to come back and sit down for some tea and desserts. I came in to grab to-go after dinner and it was delicious! There are an assortment of cookies and different flavors of baklava and some other desserts as well. They take cash, card and Venmo, which is awesome. The lady helping us out was super sweet and I loved all her recommendations. You can tell she was very passionate about her creations, which made me excited to try them. read more
WARNING: Their baklavas are very rich in aromatic spice flavors! So if you're into the spices, this place is perfect for you. Otherwise, you have been warned. Their baklavas are very big and crispy and there's a good variety of flavors too (almond, cashew, pistachio, walnut, chocolate chip, etc). They also have their twist on the Dubai chocolate where pistachio kunafa is sandwiched in between two cookies. 8 baklava or pastries sell for $20 with an additional $2 for the Dubai chocolate cookie. It seems like Venmo is the preferred payment method. The place itself is very dim with lots of seating. The air of the cafe is rich with the smells of the spices as well. read more
3.5 stars ** Nestled in a restaurant it's a small bakery on the side: their Baklava is crispy and huge - good portions. Bring cash for them to honor prices w/o a sales or credit card tax. I have a specific preference for baklava so it's not that this place isn't good, I think I prefer baklava that isn't as rose-forward. Good pick me up treat for an affordable price. Service was a bit apprehensive and didn't get acknowledged by them until a few moments later. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
The baklava (original walnut) was good but the pistachio cookie and Dubai cookie was overpriced and not tasty. They were not worth $5 a pop. read more
2 years ago
The sweetest person helped me with my order close to closing time and her recommendations were so tasty and perfect. I took several pieces to go and ate them at the beach nearby. Would highly recommend getting a variety to try! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
First, the Baklava is superb! Oh my! I live close, so had been trying to find them open and today was my lucky day. It turns out they close when they run out and they run out pretty fast. I talked to the owner who was awesome. The Baklava is inside the El Monsoor (sp?) restaurant so don't be shy, give the right hand door a tug and see if it is your lucky day. They take orders, so if you want surety ORDER Up! I got the plain and the chocolate walnut and they both blew my sandals off. Wow! read more
Wow. I just came across this hidden gem way out on Balboa Street. I was searching for a good cup of coffee in a locally owned (not a chain) business. Bitchin' Baklava came up at the top of the list with 5 stars, so I wanted to check it out. First, the coffee was really good. Egyptian style is strong, with the grounds in the cup, so sip it slowly. Now, I must tell you about the place. It's the same location as Al Masri, https://s.yelp.com/CWA35kOjqm, which is only open one night a week (Saturdays) for dinner and belly dancing. It's out on Balboa, between 41st & 42nd, and during the daytime, you wouldn't know that Saturday nights have such entertainment out there. There is plenty of free street parking in this neighborhood too. Al Masri is only open one night a week. The rest of the week, the woman running the place opens a take-out counter for Bitchin' Baklava. You can grab a single piece for $3 (worth it!), already a reasonable price, or buy in quantity and get a discount. Like 8 for $20. Once you taste it, you'll want to take home a dozen. I won't get into the variety. You can see that on the website. Lots of choices, and each is sweet and delicious. Check it out and write your own review. Tell me I'm right about this. I know you'll love it. read more
4 years ago
Yummy, quick, and decently priced baklavas! We were a bit snacky before our dinner reservation and looking for a quick bite, and came across this place! The interior is definitely interesting. We got there around 4-5 pm so right before dinner time and it was completely empty as they were setting up. The place was decorated to the brim and they had what looked like a stage for dinner performances which was cool! Wish we got to stay for that experience. The baklavas and pies were located in little display shelves at the counter. I wish they were heated since we came later in the day and the texture for the pies was a bit harder by then. We got a savory pie with potatoes in it, a classic baklava, hazelnut baklava, and lavender baklava. The pie was good, but as mentioned earlier, by the time we had it, it was cold and the exterior was dried out. The majority of them were also already sold out, which is why we got the potato one. The potatoes themselves were well-spiced and flavorful though! The classic baklava was the best out of the three; the hazelnut one tasted like a ferrero rocher and the lavender one tasted like lavender perfume. Would come back for dinner! read more
2 years ago
As the friend of a semi-professional Baklava connoisseur, I am contractually required to be up to date with my Baklava knowledge set, and it's safe to sayin that BB with all its flavors and types of this delicious gooey pastry is at the top of my list. Our group waltzed in mid-day and was immediately helped by a kind host who presented every single type of treat available from the honey-centric baklava, to the chocolate ones and even a wide varied selection of non-Baklava treats! Savory and sweet BB has em all! If you're traversing through the hills of SF and want to avoid the expensive airfare and hassle of TSA, and be teleported to the Levant/Sinai Peninsula you are very lucky because BB has you covered! read more
2 years ago
There was a time (Orange County circa late 1970's) when the adjective "bitchen" was liberally tossed around in describing things one was "stoked" about. It's fair to say that Bitchin' Baklava is bitchen. I'm no baklava connoisseur but I'm not fond of birthday cake so those who love me look elsewhere to find something to shove candles into once annually. This year's treat was an assorted platter of what Bitchin' Baklava has to offer. It was a unique, surprising, and most welcome treat made even better because baklava endures. Perhaps it has a shelf life but three days later and I'm still consuming pieces that taste as good as the day they were presented to me. This is something rarely said about birthday cake. Sweet and honey-laden, Bitchin' Baklava offers a wide assortment of baklava flavors and though many different ones were presented to me I've consumed 4 so far and haven't discerned a difference among the ones I've tried. That's actually fine by me as I'm one who is most likely to prefer the classic offering. Curious about the flavors they offer, I consulted their web site and was a bit surprised to see a special baklava, the "45 - A tribute to our 45th President Donald J. Trump!" I will try not to hold this against Bitchin' Baklava though the ingredients I'd choose to make such a "tribute" would certainly differ from those they've chosen. The baklava tribute to 45 that I'd create would be comprised of inedible, difficult to swallow things. Just sayin'. If you're looking for sweet treats that have a shelf life - or delicious things made with filo dough - I think Bitchin' Baklava is a real find, pretty much guaranteed to make anyone happy. It certainly worked on me. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
Delicious, decadent dessert! I've been craving baklava after having tried it at a local restaurant, and this place definitely caught my attention with it's name! I came in later in the evening and was surprised that it was open late (till 9:30pm) as most bakeries are closed by 3pm. The bakery is located within a the Egyptian restaurant Al-Masri, which features quirky middle eastern-themed decor. The staff were in the back kitchen when I came in, so I had to give them a call/ring the bell at the entrance. The desserts are featured on a small counter inside a pastry case, with various flavors of baklava, including almond, hazelnut, walnut, dark cashew, and one with chocolate. I tried the chocolate hazelnut and almond, which were perfectly flaky, rich in flavor, but not overbearingly sweet. Slightly crispy, nutty, with a soft filling that wasn't too chewy or syrupy sweet. Their baklava has sugar crystals on top, which was different from others I've tried, adding to the texture of the pastry. One is a bit filling, so I'd recommend cutting them into halves if you want to try more flavors! read more
The best baklava ever! These delightful pastries really live up to their brand name. My fave is the hazelnut with chocolate chips, but in looking forro trying them all. #CovidGoals The business is run by an amazing woman who is also a veteran, so you can feel good about indulging in these decadent delicacies. read more
3 years ago
I was able to impress my friends during our little reunion with sweets from this shop ! You can tell each baklava was freshly made and beautifully layered with yummy goodness. They were not overwhelmingly sticky, but chewy, flaky, distinct and totally Bitchin !! I highly recommend !! The owner, Susan, is also the sweetest and truly made my day. read more
1 year ago
So many choices. My favorite would be the spinach and the chicken puff. I do feel very thirsty afterwards so I'm not sure there's msg? I enjoyed the hazelnut baklava. Select 8 puffs/baklava for $20. They sometimes open before 2 pm. read more
3 years ago
Absolutely best baklava I've ever had! Super flaky, airy, crispy and not too sweet at all. So many amazing and unique flavors to choose from. The chocolate walnut is a must try! The owner is also so friendly and helped explain all of the options. Also, they are such a good price for how big they are! read more
6 years ago
Bitchin Baklava is awesome! We were looking for dessert after walking the beach and the fact that it was an adventure made it so much better!! BB does not have a storefront, they share a kitchen with Al-Masri, an Egyptian restaurant, and you must call to let them know you're waiting out front. They will bring what you want outside or you can take a look at the cases and cases of treats inside. Once inside, the restaurant is one of few that still exist, transporting you to a bazaar, with multiple levels- it was hard to take it all in at once. I'll def be coming back after SIP to dine in at the restaurant as well. We went with classic walnut but there were 12+ flavors with and without chocolate. Reasonably priced for a tray, this would be a great idea to being to a potluck or give as a gift. 4.5 for the walnut, but I'm coming back to try pistachio! read more
What a hidden treasure! I had a craving for baked goods, specifically baklava, and lo and behold this little gem was super close by. Located in an Egyptian restaurant, there are bakery cases full of both sweet and savory treats. For $20, you can mix and match your pick of eight of them or they sell them individually as well. The hazelnut baklava I was my favorite of the sweet ones that we got, and the savory ones were all really tasty. The flavors are inspired by different countries and I particularly enjoyed the one stuffed with greens, the fig and olive combo, and the tomato and falafel filled one. Fun flavors, safe pickup (there is no indoor seating currently at the restaurant so it was just us and a staff member at the cases), would definitely return and try more! read more
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Sausan M.
Thank you so much for your review. I was actually appalled by a…
5 years ago
So here's the scoop. The lady who works there is very pleasant. I believe she's the owner. And this isn't the first time I have been to this establishment. In fact, if you counted a referral to a friend who picked up a bunch of baklava for the both of us, this is my third time. The place is set up a bit differently than my first visit last year. (After restaurants opened for indoor dining, you walked in to order. Now the display case is directly in front of the door.) But today I brought a date. And so as not to embarrass my date or the owner, I kept my mouth zipped as to what occurred. Until now. I was only going to buy a few pieces, but my date was excited so I said we'd get the 8 for $20 deal. We chose our flavors - 4 for each of us. Then she asked how I'd be paying. I said by card, because frankly, who carries cash anymore?? She asked if I was able to pay with cash & my date offered me a $20. This was a date. And my treat. And I'm not going to borrow cash from a date. #Tacky At this point she said there's a $1.70 surcharge to use a credit card. Now, I know (& have for some time) that it's actually ILLEGAL for a store to charge a surcharge in 10 states. And California IS one of them. It's totally legal to give a discount for cash, but you CANNOT charge a fee to use a credit card (think gas stations). This goes back to 1985 when the law was enacted. In 2018, 5 small businesses sued at the 9th Circuit Court & won. BUT, the ruling ONLY applies to the five businesses mentioned in the lawsuit. Bitchin Baklava is NOT one of them. I've attached a screenshot of which states this practice is illegal. I will NO LONGER drive all the way to the avenues to be screwed by this business because she's not willing to follow the law. If she's too cheap to pay the card network's processing fees, she should only accept cash. Period. What's MORE is the law in the states where this is legal, the merchant must post about said fee AND show it as a separate charge on the receipt. So let's just PRETEND it's legal for her to charge a surcharge in California. She's STILL illegal AF! And yes. Even though it's only a $1.70, I will still dispute the charge!! And ya know what?? You should too!! Better yet, just avoid this business until she knows how to follow the law. read more
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Sausan M.
Hello: thank you for your review.…
5 years ago
Amazing selection of hand pies and baklava you can get so much at a great price. This place is a hidden gem of Out Richmond and I hope it will stay part of the community forever. read more
6 years ago
Wow-cannot say enough good things about this place. The baklava is the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen and I just wantkeep eating it forever. On top of that the customer service was incredible and I was given a lot of wonderful suggestions. If you're in San Francisco you've got a try it especially if you're a baklava fan. read more
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