i want to start by prefacing that i have been going here since i was little. i am 18 now and as long as i can remember i have been going to this bakery with my dad and i've always loved it. when i was little i would refer to the owner as "the soup man" because everyday he makes two delicious soups from scratch! anytime i got sick i would ask for soup from this bakery specifically. it is not only such a wonderful and core part of my childhood, but it is well priced, quality and delicious food that makes you feel even better just knowing you're supporting the owner and his small business. he's a wonderful man who has given me lots of great advice over the years. i'm terrified for him to retire / go out of business because of how much i would miss his soup. HIGHLY recommend read more

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Delicious cabbage soup, cauliflower humas wrap and. Pasta salad with garlic and mint. Delicious flavors true healthy lunch. Always stop when in town. read more

Lazizah Bakery - Delicious cabbage soup, cauliflower wrap, pasta cucumber salad with garlic and mint. The flavors are amazing!! - Bakeries Near Me - Yantic, Connecticut

Authentic Mediterranean food made with love from a Lebanese perspective. Good service and free lively banter from the man behind the counter. Post-Covid they went take-out only, so order ahead, though you can order there. They make two soups (one meat-based, and one vegetarian - sometimes vegan) and several cold salads M-F, have their own delicious falafel recipe that won't be what many may be used to, and there are always at least 4-5 types of baklava available. This is a tiny, homey space with no eat in capacity, but in the warmer months there is plenty of outdoor seating available. We've been eating here for years, and they treat us like family. Nothing beats food made with love. read more

My wife and dined here after hearing they were a Top 10 restaurant in CT for a budget priced meal. We tried and were "amazed" at the food and the service. The building exterior is very modest, but wait until you get inside. The food aromas are enticing and mouth watering. I had the shawarma and it was amazing. My wife ordered a savory beet soup was also amazing. We shared a pita pizza with spinach, feta, olive oil and garlic. Wow! We dined outside on a stone patio seated at modest metal furniture, and could hear the Yantic River nearby. We finally decided to try dessert with a variety of baclava made by the Lebanese owner and his wife. The rose water infused baclava was the best we've "ever" eaten. The owner is a Lebanese immigrant and a joy to talk to. Suffice to say we will be dining again at this Eastern CT Gem! read more

What a delightful find. A little bakery/restaurant/grocery shop in a quiet, historical corner of Norwich. The food is excellent. A lot of vegetarian and non-vegetarian middle-eastern selections. We had the hummus and baba ganooj wraps and a couple of pieces of backlava. Fresh, tasty and great. The shop is very small with no indoor dining, but they have a charming patio that overlooks the Yantic River where we could enjoy lunch. On top of the food and the ambiance, the owners are charming. A lovely couple that enjoy engaging their customers. This is definitely a place to visit. Enjoy. read more

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Customers of mine have been telling me about this place. It is 100% a hidden gem. Finally got the chance to stop in with my husband. We got lunch for takeout. We both got sandwiches. A box of cookies. A fun selection of flavors. We also got a small container up housemaid tabbouleh. They were out of the orzo salad the ingredients sounded amazing. Next time. Couple of the sandwiches take some time because they have to took the ingredients and put the sandwich together. Not a big deal we enjoyed chatting with the owner his wife was in the back making our delicious sandwiches. It have a cute outdoor dining area. We will definitely be stopping back here. Sooner than later. read more

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Lazizah's Bakery is a Norwich staple. Tucked away on Yantic road, right off of Rt 2 and near the Rt 2 on ramp is Lazizah bakery. They offer different types of sandwiches (you can order ahead if you're in a hurry) and they offer a number of breads and sweets and have a small store filled with specialty and import spices, olives, cheese and yogurts, condiments, sauces, and jams. When I stopped the other day, I had to get the falafel sandwich as well as all types of baklava. The baklava is rich, sweet and so flavorful! I can't wait to stop in and seeing the smiling staff faces! read more

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Other reviewers have this right. This place is absolutely legitimate. The flavors are amazing. The owners are awesome, and hilarious. I love every interaction I've had with them. They will deliver to my office, but picking up from there is also very convenient. They have specials every day on their facebook page. Always check there before ordering. Some of the specials are really just the best and worth ordering. The desserts are phenomenal. Fresh baked daily. It's really hard not to over order here, as it all looks and is SO good! read more

Always a pleasure to get a fresh tasty lunch . Soups ,salads that are so good. Their homemade fresh desserts too.

The place doesn't look like much from the outside, although the location is lovely. It has several tables set off to the side, just above the river. The inside isn't much better looking than the outside, but focus your eyes on the glass display filled with some of the most delicious treats you will ever taste. The restaurant offers a wonderful selection of authentic dishes and desserts to entice and please any pallet. Just be ready to make some very tough decisions when deciding what to order. read more

Hands down the BEST chicken shawarma I ever had in my life. I guarantee that there is absolutely no better Mediterranean food anywhere in northeastern CT. The second you walk into this place you know it's the real deal. It smells amazing. The flavors are unreal. The owner wants to get to know you and makes you feel like you're catching up with your long-lost uncle. read more

Omg omg the best baba ganoush ever! Pita chips! Three kinds of baklava! Cherry molasses! Very kind owner. read more

There is literally no reason people have ranked this place so highly other than total ignorance of middle eastern food and culture, or perhaps pity. Lazizah is in a derelict corner of Norwich and is a total mess. It isn't even really a restaurant, more of a forgotten storefront that sells MSG/preservative laden dry pack seasonings and bottles of spices. No fresh Arabic foods in sight. The dust, clutter and filth is completely off-putting and unprofessional, and brings back bad memories of being in an old single wide trailer. There is literally no indoor seating so it is 100% to-go or you can eat outside. It's amazing this place hasn't been outright shut down by the health department. It took a lot for me to not turn around and walk out. Now, to the food. It was slapdash and an insult to Arabic cuisine, slowly heated in an old counter top toaster oven. The "gyro" had weird, unorthodox meat which completely missed the mark, and was packed full of onions; the kind that have been sliced and refrigerated so they're extra harsh, as well as sour. It was like reheated leftovers, not restaurant food. The meat was never anywhere near a spit nor sliced from a block as many restaurants do it; it was more like hand cut bits of steak cooked to death. The baba ghanoush sold in to-go containers was unusually flavored with pomegranate molasses, which makes it oddly sweet and sour, unlike any I've ever tasted. I got sick after eating it. For those who are wondering, I must inform you, I have eaten at many Syrian, Egyptian, Turkish, Lebanese, Persian and Yemeni restaurants and food trucks across the country. I have a rich basis of comparison. Now, to the service. The elderly man working there made numerous rude and unacceptable remarks that are not funny or appropriate for clientele, including insulting remarks on religion. To summarize, literally no other middle eastern restaurant I've ever eaten at was this bad or run so unprofessionally. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. I look forward to the day Norwich gets a real middle eastern restaurant, but until that wondrous day, I will never come back to Lazizah! If I want middle eastern food I will sadly have to drive an hour to the Providence, Boston or Hartford metros, where there are high quality options. If for some reason you liked this place, you should make the pilgrimage yourself to gain some perspective and taste! read more

Over the last couple of years, the bakery has literally given up on making dishes. The place looks run down and has little inventory.

Falafel=fantastic Bakalava=heavenly Location=adorable The location has a real authentic family owned vibe--there is nothing hip or fancy about this place. Just authentic flavorful Middle Eastern cuisine. Try it! read more

Lazizah Bakery - Baklava. The chocolate one was out of this world! - Bakeries Near Me - Yantic, Connecticut

Awesome customer service, the owners make you feel so at home. To top it off the Baklava was delicious. They have outdoor seating which was super peaceful and relaxing. Will be returning. read more

Lazizah Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Yantic, Connecticut

Wonderful food!!! Combo of flavors and ingredients is divine in everything. The soups are the absolute best. I've never seen so many types of back baklava in one place, yum. Can't wait to finish trying them all. read more

Amazing food and people .Shishtawook/chicken Gyro was incredible and the soup was delicious

Great food. Great service. Call ahead, for takeout. The garlic chicken is really yummy. Must get baklava, it's super.

This Norwich gem is a cultural relic. Glimpse a taste of the Mediterranean and Levant. I have never found as comfortable and flavorful foods, and I've traveled a bit. Check out the quaint village if you have time. I'd suggest eating sitting on the terrace or nearby stone bridge over the Yantic River. Just help keep our river clean and don't litter, please. read more

Best food in Norwichtown/Yantic and the most authentic owners, full of life and joy. Reasonably priced goodies (made by the Mrs.), sweets, bread and healthy lunch food, soups, pasta dishes, salads, falafal, coffee, other drinks, homemade hummus and baba ganoush, and products from the Middle East including my absolute favorite Halvah.. this is a must stop if you're coming through town - you won't be sorry! Located near old Yantic Post Office and the Yantic fire station. read more

Traveling home we found this little gem of a shop. Ordered 2 falafel and they were delicious! Picked up some pita chips, tabbouleh, and babaghannuj they might be the best I've ever had. You could tell the food is homemade fresh and tasty . The owner was such a pleasure to talk with this will be a stop for us anytime we come by the area. Also we sat outside and ate by the river it was nice. read more

Food is amazing! Made fresh. Owner is super friendly and gets to know his customers!! There is plenty of seating outside, none in the store. Full of life, the owner even gave me a free taste of falafel as I cannot eat pita. Thumbs up!! read more

Delicious and authentic Middle Eastern foods. There is a patio during the summertime along the river. I was here during the winter time so did not get nearly as much of the charm as this little Germanic neighborhood lost in time offers. It's worth it to come here just to check out the buildings surrounding it and the beautiful bridge adjacent to the building. I must say it was the best falafel I've had in a long time. The owner was of course charming beyond belief. read more

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The falafel was great, with just a little bit of spiciness to it. The pita, veggies, and sauce were on point. Enjoyed a few varieties of baklava as well. Always appreciate a place with a fridge full of Hosmer. read more

Owner is the friendliest, most welcoming man I've come across in ct. The baklava is delicious. Not too sweet, super flaky. The wraps were good too...simple, fresh, and not too heavy. We sat outside on a picnic table rock. It's really nice with the river right there. read more

Do you like fresh Food made by hand? Are you someone that appreciates a Family owned business? Have you ever ate someplace and after every bite you said out loud something to the affect of..,."Man O Man,.."Wow","mmmm" or "OMG, This is so good''..If you did answer Yes than you already have ordered from LAZIZAH BAKERY.Check them out today..If your ready to enjoy food with Soul and Love please take the time to eat here. Check them out..We Did and I will support them in the future. Food was the best (literally) Gyro chicken/beef we have ever ate, Grilled Chicken Panini was superb..So much flavor..Desserts are great too.The Owners/bakers/chefs are very, warm,charming,and considerate.Buy Local, Small family food... I don't do reviews but they earned my time.God Bless this Local Treasure and enjoy!! read more

Friendly owners and delicious Baklova in the bakery!! Authentic food. Love to support this small business & will be back

Delightful little roadside restaurant with a most amusing proprietor who provides lively commentary while making truly delicious food. I had the beef gyro, which was the best I have ever had. Truly wonderful flavors and spices. The chocolate baklava was to die for. My daughter had the vegetarian wrap, and thought it was excellent. It's necessary to order falafel in 30 minutes in advance so we didn't get to try that, but enjoyed our food. There are little tables outside and I'd definitely return for more of this wonderful and very reasonably priced food. read more

The owner is the nicest man ever! I am staying at a hotel in Norwich on business and was tired and figured I would order in.I found this place on yelp, called, the owner picked up and I asked for a menu. In his very thick accent he basically asked me what I wanted and he will make me whatever he can with what he has so I told him things I liked and didn't like and i was going to be surprised. I found out they closed 45 mins before I called and he said it didnt matter that I am guest in his city and he wants me to enjoy my stay; I begged him to reconsider but he insisted. 20 mins later he shows up to my door with a big smile, puréed pumpkin black bean soup, white bean salad and potato salad. He is such a genuinely sweet and considerate man. The food is AMAZING! Incredibly authentic and fresh. I will be going back tomorrow to get more food. I hope his business grows and flourishes because there are not enough small businesses out there like this one anymore! read more

Good chicken gyro and tortellini soup, though I wish they had a cup and not just a pint of it. The experience was a bit strange so that may deter me from coming back. The older man working there, possibly the owner, has a very strong personality that may be off putting to some. I am all for chit chatting but I don't expect a carry out order to turn into a 15-20 minute lecture on life. I got there 10-15 minutes after calling and my order had not even been started, despite no other customers being there. He also stopped in the middle of putting my order together to ring up a friend of his who came in to buy something. Apparently he thought I had nowhere to be that day, despite me calling in a carry out because I did have to be somewhere. He is nice and well meaning but it was a bit much read more

Awesome food and experience. Hopefully you will have to wait for your food because Baseem is the best and will talk your ear off. Falafel was made while I waited and was excellent. Bread was fresh as were the veggies. The best was the baklava....the LEBANESE baklava! It melts in your mouth. Priced right, tastes great, owners who care. What more could you ask for? read more

Stopped by for the first time today. I have lived in the area for 7 years and mad at myself I didn't find this place sooner. Baked goods were excellent and the older gentleman is a character!! It was raining today but next time I would sit outside as they have a cute patio. read more

I discovered this place by accident and a wrong turn into the village of Yantic. Good for me !!!!! The place is very little, and there is massive construction around it. Don't let you be scared off by that... I had a special lamb kabob/pit wrap. I also had to sample the three different types of baklava they had. It was very good. I will take my son & mom there, as they are lamb and middleastern food lovers. They also have a mini food market as well. I never would have guessed that there would be a nice place like this little treasure, in such a off the beaten path. I can't wait to go back... read more

lazizah is the definition of a hidden gem; if i hadn't been told about it by a friend, it's likely i never would have come across it on my own. the owner is super friendly and will gladly talk your ear off, but in the best way! their gyros are delicious and i have yet to come across better hummus and pita. whether you're in the area or just passing through, i definitely recommend stopping in! read more

Best and friendliest The food was incredible The company was a riot. So sweet to children read more

This place is as unpretentious as it gets, and the owner makes sure you understand you're in food place that is authentic. He is quite the character, and makes you feel like he's your long-lost uncle from the Middle East. I walked in and told him it was my first time, and he ensured me that it wouldn't be my last. I ordered the falafel, along with the babaganoush, and both were delicious. The babaganoush had a smoky flavor to it, which I never tasted before in that dish, and the owner said it was the "real way to make it", and I didn't argue because it was yummy. The falafel was crispy and full of spices, but it would've been nice to have some more of the tatziki to go with it. I was too full for baklava, but that's on my agenda for my next trip....which will be soon. Prices were reasonable for "authentic" Mediterranean food. read more

This food is seriously made with love! You can taste it in the daily soups and salads. It's only advertised as a bakery, but it so much more! It's owned by a husband & wife team~the husband is pure positive entertainment; wishing good will to all and his wife is the creator of the fabulous food and most of the baked goods, as well as bread that is out of this world. You can purchase their homemade hummus, toasted pita bread, as well as a variety of speciality Middle Eastern foods. And it's located in the historic town of Yantic, next to the Yantic River & beautiful old stone bridge. Walk down the road a few feet to explore the beautifully restored Yantic Fire House... You won't be disappointed with any of it. The owners really love what they are doing & in a short time you become part of their extended family! read more

This is a small Middle Eastern market off the main drag heading west out of Norwich, down in the tiny villa of Yantic. Now some disclosure is in order. I'm Syrian, and I immediately hit it off with the owner, Baseem. But the food matches the hospitality. I purchased zatar, baklava, mujadarra, twisted cheese and some tabbouleh. All were fresh and superb. This will be a regular pit stop whenever I'm in the area. Don't expect haute decor or comfortable seating - this is a traditional old market, just like the ones you see in ethnic neighborhoods in many of America's medium and small cities. But if you're looking for some excellent Middle Eastern fare served with traditional Arabic hospitality, this is the place for you. read more

Today was my first visit here! Holy smokes, soo good! Garlic chicken was a recommendation by a regular standing in line behind me...great choice. My friend got some home made hummus and a babaghannuj roll-up. So good!!! Definitely coming back!!!! read more