For someone who doesn't like her pastries too sweet or rich, the halwa sticky bun was perfect. Not too sweet, not too decadent, but still something special with gorgeous lamination warranting the high price ($8 pre-tax). The halwa was mainly confined to the slab on top of the pastry, but thankfully wasn't too "sticky" with too much sugar. I would definitely try the saffron shah or something else with a creamy interior the next time. The storefront is tiny with limited seating. The interior is minimalist and clean that allows one to focus on the pastry and bread products. read more

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I was so excited to try an Afghan bakery and paired this with a couple of other cafes in the neighborhood for a little cafe/pastry tour. Overall, my first impression has been underwhelming. The service was definitely the highlight; the staff exhibited much patience as my friend and I remained indecisive about what pastries to get. Ultimately, I went with the saffron shah and the firni concha. The saffron shah was...quite unfortunate. Diljan Bakery executed the pastry itself well--it was structurally sound, flaky and moist. However, the saffron cream was a miss for me and all my friends who also tried it. It tasted like plastic/latex with nothing else to mask that distinctive flavor. The firni concha was better. Again, I really liked how the bread was made. The flavors largely consisted of cardamom and rice--one of my friends compared it to the white rabbit candy flavor, whereas it reminded me more of taro paste. I wouldn't mind getting this one again. I am still willing to come back to try some of the other popular items, like the sheer pira and halwa sticky bun, but perhaps with a larger group and a wide spread of palettes. read more

My first few attempts to come here were thwarted by a pretty limited opening window. I think it was only opened from Thursday to Sunday. But it seems like they're open 7 days now. The menu has also gotten bigger since I last came here. We tried the sheer pira, saffron shah, the naan with a small container of cream cheese with bacon. They were all very good. Given the expanded menu and more flexible time, I can see myself stopping by again. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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? read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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I've had this place on my list and when I found myself in Brooklyn Heights close to their closing time I was hopeful. While I did not snatch their pistachio filled pastry it was sold out by 3:15pm. What was left was their sticky bun and their pomegranate, molasses with fig pastry. The sticky bun did not disappoint for those with sweet cravings. I look forward to going back and making it in time to snatch their pistachio one read more

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!!! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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Stopped by off the ferry (Pier 6) and expected this place to be unmanageably busy from the social media hype, but it was actually very well controlled considering the tiny interior space & the offer to warm up pastries. Genuinely don't know how they manage it all in the back. I had a naan roughani with the beef bacon cheese dip. So good. The whole wheat was nutty & interesting. And love to see a non-pork product for the dip. Can't wait to go back for the rest of their pastries. read more

Incredible new bakery owned and operated by the owner of little flower cafe. Making Afghan breakfast items and bread. I tried the panja the traditional Afghan bread and it comes with a choice of dip which I opted for the halal beef bacon and scallion. As an Afghan I was amazed by how good both were. The bread came in two pieces and had a great texture for dipping, the dip itself was incredibly flavorful and you get your moneys worth of bacon. The Sheer pira was thick (think of a cheese danish) and surrounded with the light crust of the danish. Absolute perfection. I also tried the Afghan chai and it tasted juts like home... everything was incredible and one of the new burgeoning spots for breakfast. You will see me here weekly. Hours are a bit interesting they are closed mon-Wednesday and open all other days from 7 am until 4 pm. read more

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I really enjoyed the baked goods we ordered (halwa sticky bun, lamb pastry, and bread with scallion cheese). I was not a fan of the drinks however. The 'Afghan chai' taste was really off and did not taste authentic so I wouldn't grab that again. However, I will be picking up more of these baked goods in the future. Keep in mind, the lines are long on the weekend but they move really fast. No indoor seating, so I suggest you make a 10 min trek to the BH promenade and enjoy your food with a view. Overall, loved the pastries and would return. read more

This new bakery is incredible! I had the sticky bun and the black assam cardomom tea. It was so good, and complemented the bun so well, that I went to Two for the Pot and got cardomom pods myself. The staff was very nice, and it's also very cool seeing the baking going on in the back. The hours are a little weird; closed the first few days of the and week and open the rest of the week. I'll definitely be coming back soon. read more

Diljan Bakery - The sticky bun. Absolutely delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

There is no universe in which i would pay $10 for a single samosa. There is no universe in which I would pay $10 for a potato filled flatbread. read more

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

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

Pastries are a bit expensive, but delicious. Space inside is a bit small but okay if you can pickup and go. Wonderful addition to the neighborhood. read more

I bought the sheer pira, saffron shah, and pomegranate molasses pastries and I was impressed! This is a true artisanal bakery that lives up to the social media hype. read more