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    Diljan Bakery

    4.4 (29 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Halwa sticky bun and saffron shah
    Gab G.

    Love Little Flower and was excited to try this new bakery from the team! Came on a Saturday at 10:45 AM and they still had the few things I wanted (phew). Halwa sticky bun was perfect. Also loved the saffron shah.

    Sheer pira, Halwa sticky bun, pistachio chocolate chip cookie
    Benjamin C.

    We tried the Halwa sticky bun, the Sheer pira, and the pistachio chocolate chip cookied - and a cappuccino. Initial thoughts - very friend staff, helpful in selection. Cozy spot with a small amount of inside seating (bench). Everything we tried was very good and quite rich. The cookie would be the most traditional bakery item, but we all quite enjoyed all three. The Sheer pira's richness just keeps on giving. The sticky bun is pull-apart yum. The coffee complimented the treats perfectly. If it seems pricey, know that you will feel much fuller than if this was a plain croissant. Summary: a fun and delicious new spot to try.

    Sheer pira
    Morlene C.

    I'm so happy I made it to Diljan, an Afghan pastry shop that opened a few months ago in Brooklyn Heights. I tried the rosewater and cardamom pastry stuffed with saffron called the saffron shah. It was crescent shaped, tasted floral and delicate, and like everything else here, it wasn't too sweet which I loved. One of several showstoppers was the sheer pira, a laminated pastry filled with Afghan milk fudge and pistachios. When you cut it in half, the interior is gorgeous. You might expect milk fudge to be rich and heavy, but it was surprisingly light with touches of rosewater, cardamom, and pistachios. Also tried the Afghan naan, which are their rippable flatbreads that can be sold with two different types of dips. I opted for the cherry, which was fresh and not sweetened, which balanced out the sweetness of the other pastries nicely. I enjoyed pairing this with their cardamom chai, the perfect complement to everything. Seating is very limited and this is mostly a takeout operation. But if it's a nice day, just eat right out front. That's what I did and it was perfect. The owner also runs Dunya, one of my fave Afghan restaurants in the city (it's in Midwood), and Little Flower Cafe in Astoria. There's a lot of pedigree here, and they really know what they're doing. Highly recommend.

    Michelle C.

    As a fan of Little Flower Cafe, I was very excited to check out Diljan. The space is a little small, but beautifully designed and quite modern. As someone with a tree nut allergy, I was initially worried I would only be able to try the roghani but the staff were so helpful and recommended the saffron shah ($10) and the fig and pomegranate molasses roll ($8), both of which are nut-free (the saffron shah does have almond slivers on top for decoration). The saffron shah was simply gorgeous, laminated into a very beautiful and structured crescent, dipped into white chocolate at both ends. I did find the saffron pastry cream to be incredibly forward, perhaps a little too much for my preference. The fig and pomegranate molasses roll was sinfully sticky and featured little pieces of fig which added a nice textural component to the flaky pastry. I'd really like to return to try their savory options soon!

    Lamb Samosa, Halwa Sticky Bun, and Saffron Shah.
    Cindy Z.

    This Afghan bakery is from the same owners as Little Flower Cafe, so their popularity follows. The shop is small with some seating, although I'd suggest just walking down the block to the piers. The place was busy, but service was quick. I ordered the Saffron Shah ($10), Halwa Sticky Bun ($8), and Lamb Samosa ($8). I like how everything was packaged in a brown, clear box for easy serving. I ended up enjoying these over at a park nearby and found the pastries to be quite messy and sticky, so make sure to grab some napkins. Unfortunately, I did find that they all had soggy bottoms probably from all the fillings. The flavor was all good though, especially the savory one though the lamb portion was tiny. There's lots of filling in the saffron shah and I do appreciate the layers created in this. The sticky bun was just ok despite this being one of the popular items. Overall, nice spot to grab some pastries to enjoy at the Brooklyn piers on a nice day. There's some unique items with an Afghan twist, which you don't find often.

    Halva Pastry and Lamb Croissant
    Niaz K.

    10/10 bakery!!!!!! First of all, I want to say that the cream cheese and bread is so so so good. I got the beef bacon and scallion cream cheese and it was some of the best cc I've ever had! The lamb croissant was also really good!! I appreciate all the savory pastries / breads they have to offer. BUT the sweet pastries is where it's at. I mean the halva pastry was so good my mouth is watering as I'm typing up this review. It was DELICIOUS. The pastries are also so beautiful! Perfect treat to bring to literally anyone! The service was also amazing! I love their cardamom syrup and they allowed me to purchase some to take home. Hopefully they start bottling this up!

    Saffron Shah
    Paula R.

    Pastries that you won't find anywhere else in the city. The portions are huge. The coffee is great. Very friendly staff. This is the perfect place to grab a pastry and drink to enjoy in Brooklyn Bridge Park or on the Brooklyn Promenade.

    Makayla N.

    Came in on a Thursday afternoon, slightly concerned there would be no pastries but that was not an issue!! Picked up my treats, taking recommendations from staff and was in and out very quickly. It is a small space inside though so definitely a grab and go with limited sitting area. Across the board, the sugar levels of these pastries are perfect as is the dough. I definitely feel more inclined to try their bread as I'm sure it'll be a knockout. Favorite pastry was definitely the Fig and Pomegranate Molasses pastry, I will be back for it. Would 100% recommend warming it. The Lamb Samosa was also good, should also be warmed, but not necessarily something I'll go out of my way for. The Sheer Pira was the only disappointment in the group, this one is definitely for serious pistachio lovers, but I still appreciated the chance to try something new. Maybe I would prefer the chocolate version?

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    Connie H.

    It's like the new year began and this bakery blew up on the socials!! But hey, I love to see a new local bakery getting love. Loves: + Yummy baked goods. Loved the saffron shah ($10) and enjoyed the halwa sticky bun ($8) + Location near BBP is nice, especially in warmer weather + Lovely staff moving people through as fast and kindly as they could + They're the only Afghan bakery I know here My notes if you go: - Only open Thursday to Sunday! - They do sell out, maybe by 1pm on a weekend - There is little seating. The bench inside can fit 4-5 people while the two ledges outside fit about the same. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would surely come back!

    Sheer pira
    Neha S.

    I got the sheer pira and I would come here again for it. The cream wasn't overly sweet, the bread itself was soft and flakey. The staff was also helpful with recommendations and any questions we had. There was a line but it goes by quick.

    Rachel W.

    Saffron shah had a subtle floral flavor, well-filled and not too sweet. I honestly preferred pistachio chocolate chip cookie though for the pistachio and it was just okay. Maybe I need to give it another shot or try other items.

    Megana V.

    so good and so worth the hype! went here on a saturday morning and it was thankfully less crowded than anticipated. had to wait a bit for the drinks. the pastries were amazing - definitely on the heavier side but not too sweet! the pastries held up decently well with heavier fillings. very authentic flavors, highly rec!!!

    Saffron shah
    Vicki C.

    Came on a cold, snowy day after our pilates class, and this place was popping! I was honestly just curious to visit, but ended up so happily surprised by how delicious their pastries were! So glad to have this new addition in the neighborhood

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    excellent. halal friendly, too. can't beat it. small place but worth the wait - and i don't say that lightly

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    5 months ago

    Did NOT disappoint (came all the way from RI to try this place). Everything was delicious!

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    5 months ago

    Best bakery in the city!!! Absolutely loved it. Service was amazing, beautiful ambiance. Super clean!

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