​Avoid this business--Total Scam! I placed an order over a week ago and paid extra for 2nd Day Air shipping, yet I still haven't received my shipment. When I finally reached someone two days ago, they promised it would ship that same day, but nothing happened. ​Today has been even worse. I have called 15 times; they either let it go straight to voicemail or pick up the phone and immediately hang up on me. This is the worst customer service I have ever experienced. They took my money and are now completely ghosting me. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

This unique bakery in Tampa is incredible. If you'd like locally made, affordable, low carb, gluten free, 100% natural, fresh bread, bagels, lavash flatbread and much more, you've found the source! They even have healthy vegan cookies without dairy! We come by regularly now and enjoy! Life is good with healthy food! read more

Today I was on a mission to find the best pita bread, hummus, olive oil, olives and zaatar to try and re-create the wonderful flavors the wife and I had at Chef Yousef's restaurant The Olive Tree. Success!! My 1st stop was Sami's Bakery. I've noticed it several times when traveling past Busch Gardens. I stopped in and it is a small shop specializing in healthy bread options, many of which are made from millet. I was happy to cross 2 items off my list. Best pita bread and best hummus. I ended up with a Roasted Red Pepper Hummus that was delicious and creamy. A regular Hummus that was off the charts good! Every time I taste it my eyes roll back in my head, best ever! The pita bread was also top shelf, very soft and pliable. I also got a couple guava pastries, one with cheese, that were better than the ones I get at the latino bakeries. Flaky, tasty, fluffy and the perfect amount of sweetness. There was a Spinach and Cheese Pie that I did not like, but that doesn't mean it was not good, I am unaccustomed to it and could not say. Lastly, I tried the Pistachio Baklava and the Walnut Baklava. Both were very sticky and very sweet. Having just had the same thing days earlier at Bekdash, I did not like this one as much. It was very good though, just too sweet for my "old man" tastes. The hummus, the pita and the guava pastries ensure my return to the bakery. I also plan on adding millet bread to my diet for health reasons. The lady there was nice and helpful and there is a nice variety of healthy options like chips and cookies I must try. Plenty of parking in front and on the side, right near Busch Gardens. Highly recommend it. Come get ya' some! read more

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I have to say this is legitimately the best pita bread I have ever in my life had the pleasure of eating. It's thinner incredible flavor and chewy in the best possible way. 1,000/10 if you love pita bread this is the Mecca read more

Stale, hard sourdough bread. It felt hard in the store, but since they were all that way, I thought that was the way they were suppose to be. Got the loaf home and the slices of bread were hard, stale and dry. Why would a bakery sell old dry inedible bread? I won't be back. read more

Great products for gluten sensitivity Love this place and would recommend for any taste - the millet and flax are great favorites read more

I am a diabetic and I started going to Sami's to purchase keto friendly products. Sami's selection of these products are extensive and delicious. I personally enjoy their bagels and cheesecake. The premise is immaculate and the product presentation is great. Items such as the cheesecake are refrigerated as well as other items such as keto chocolate brownies, keto cookies, etc. The shop is staffed by a very pleasant lady who is knowledgeable about the products, and is very friendly. read more

Pleasing waitress and storefront smells like heavenly, freshly baked breads. Kosher and halal items found with and without leavening. From one baker to another: we 'llove' Sami's Bakery! read more

I have ordered from them for years and have recommended their products to friends and family. We have ordered tons of their Millet and flax chips and have always liked them. Unfortunately the last time we ordered from them, several of the bags smelled liked paint and the chips were inedible due to the smell. I reached out to them at least five times through email, and left phone messages twice. i have not received ANY responses from them. I find it extremely disappointing that after being a customer for years, they would not respond. My email was just inquiring as to whether there was an issue with the last bags that were produced. I did not accuse them of anything horrible and was just hoping they would explain to me if there was a temporary issue and replace the bags that were edible. I would not feel comfortable buying their products from them due to their lack of customer service. read more

Sami's main draw are the baked goods which are all prepared in-house. They ship all over the country and it is a huge operation. You may find their items at your local grocery store. They have a small store front where you may purchase their goods. They offer vegan and gluten free products as well. They have a strong following and are known for their quality. I come here for the tabouli, red pepper hummus and pita bread. The tabouli has a tremendous flavor and is made without bulgar. The hummus is nice and is not overpowered by garlic, which I find many are. You can make a nice light sandwich with these items. Sometimes I add feta cheese to this and lettuce. Simple and delish. read more

Sami's Bakery - Best place I have found to purchase Tabouli in Tampa. Great little shop. - Bakeries Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Yesterday, my girlfriend and I did a bakery tour of Tampa. We hit a few well known spots and some lesser known spots, seven total. This is a warning that 7 short reviews are coming in about the local bakeries we visited. The first spot we hit was Sami's Bakery. I would describe this as a middle eastern bakery that offers traditional and vegan breads and pastries. We arrived a little late, so most of the pastries were gone. We picked up a chocolate covered baklava, tzatziki sauce, grape leaves, and a warm cheese bread fresh out of the oven. Everything we had was very tasty and they were very friendly. There was one table outside that we stood at and enjoyed our food. You can find a lot of there items in local stores. read more

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This bakery is a hidden gem for those watching their carb intake! Their low-carb bread and bagels are a game-changer. The flavors are amazing, and you won't even miss the carbs. read more

Sooooo many low carb and keto options! So thrilled to have a bakery for gluten free, low carb, and keto breads. I've tried several and they are all delicious!!! read more

I've drove pass this bakery numerous times with the intent of stopping in one day to check it out. My friend told me about this bakery that cater to those who may have a gluten allergy, looking for low carb breads or watching calories. This is the bakery for all those things! Super happy to find so many choices for my gluten allergy life! I paid a total of $18 with a purchase of 5 different items. They also have Tabouli that do not have Bulgar in the recipe which is a huge plus for me! It was delicious There is refrigerated section for gluten free muffins, brownies and cheesecake. What!? Also have a glass booth full of fresh baked items that was reasonably priced. The checkout lady(didn't get her name) for sweet and patient. My go to bakery to fulfilled my once in while cravings! read more

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So my family is really trying to watch our carb intake and one of the main ways to do it is to watch how much bread you're consuming. All the bread at the local markets and bakeries are full of sugars, like 20 carbs in one slice, that's a lot! Enter Sami's Baker!! All of their products are fresh and homemade and as this is my second time trying them out, I knew exactly what I wanted and to expand my tastes by trying some of their other items. Definitely try their cinnamon raisin bread! I was skeptical because I like raisins but not a lot of them in my bread, quoting the owner, "you're fortunate to get more than three raisins in the whole loaf"... SOLD!!! And his statement is true. Great tasting bread without an unreal amount of raisins. Which means you don't have to worry about being shortchanged when eating your Raisin Bran, lol! This bread is wholesome, fresh and good for you! At 3g of sugar in a single slice of cinnamon raising bread (subtracting the 8g of dietary fiber) And 2 grams in the regular bread, this is so much what my family as been looking for. From now on, ALL our bread and baked goods are coming from Sami's!! read more

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I came on here to see what the reviews were because I am currently violently ill after eating their products and wasnt sure what to think, but now I'm pretty convinced it is from Sami's. BTW I order from them a lot. The last time the bread was molded within 2 days of receiving it, and this time, the last 3 days Ive been eating their chips and each day I have been disgustingly sick, each day worse. I thought it was something else, and then I finally realized it was the chips. Too many bad experiences with gross products from here. They are literally unable to keep their food shelf stable. I received them for delivery on Thursday, ate them Friday, Saturday, and Sunday...and here we are. Fun right? read more

I always have great customer service every time I visit. I highly recommend visiting this gem. The quality is superior and I will continue to come here for the food and service. read more

Last time at Publix I could not find Sami's Pita Chips that I so dearly love and which are usually in stock. After a business meeting I was passing by Sami's Bakery on Busch Blvd and decided to purchase them directly from the source. A small retail bakery shop is in the front of the building where they sell bread, cookies and the pita chips. They sell various types of chips, but the Millet & Flax Cinnamon Chips are the ones to buy. It is difficult not to devour the whole bag. Bonus - they are healthy - low carb and very high in fiber. Hard to believe because they taste so good. Look for them at Publix to see if your store carries them. read more

The highest quality bread in Tampa Bay! If you venture to the store, you can save at least $1 per loaf and there are amazing cookies, bagels, pastries, ice cream and much more! Well worth the trip! GF AND KETO items. read more

I visited Sami's for the very 1st time today and purchased low carb fudge icecream!! It was absolutely delicious!!! I also purchased low carb pizza crust, bagels, dinner rolls and sliced bread. I toasted a bagel and topped it with chive cream cheese & smoked salmon and was in Heaven!! Im so happy I dont have to deprive myself of carbs!! Well done Sami's! You've got a customer for life! read more

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Excellent chips, spinach pies and breads using healthier grain and ingredients. Try their cinnamon chips, hummus and low carb products

Cute little bakery that looks huge on the outside (since they do all own their baking in-house), but it's pretty small and basic on the inside. Lots of loaves of different types of fresh bread, cookies, pastries, etc. pre-wrapped and ready to grab and go. They have a small refrigerator case with items like hummus and soda also available for purchase. It seems like one of their specialties is producing gluten-free options. It's not really something I look for, but I bought a loaf, and the bread is very good. The highlight of my visit was a cookie from the front deli case. I bought a gluten-free coconut chocolate chip cookie, and it was honestly one of the tastiest, freshest cookies I have ever consumed. So moist that it bended instead of broke when I took pieces off of it. I actually thought about taking a picture of it, but it was gone far too quickly for that. The two employees I dealt with were both friendly and efficient, and the man was like - come back and tell me how you liked it - so they obviously take pride in their bakery. As another one of those amazing cookies is definitely in my future, I will be back. read more

The products are great and prices are comparable .We used to go from Lakeland to get their breads and rolls but during covid we started ordering on the phone .The people on the phone are excellent with delivery sometimes as soon as the next day. Thanks Sami,s you are great. Fay read more

This is definitely a gem of Tampa Bay. I stumbled upon it after finding the low carb bread from the bakery in a store. A trip here is totally worth it. Everything is fresh and tastes good despite that it is low carb. If you are on the Keto diet, this place is for you. If you are eating Gluten feee, this place is for you. If you like fresh baked bread, this place is for you. The workers are also very friendly and welcoming. I plan on coming here for bread for a long time. Try the low carb cinnamon raisin bagels - yum! read more

Excellent Keto selections of bagels, breads. And delicious Keto cookies. They have other great desserts and breads that are not Keto.

A small bakery with some very avant-grade products. Sami's Bakery products are well known amongst the health conscious and those with dietary needs or restrictions. Sold in many local specialty markets and ONLINE, their products are suitable for people who strive to eat gluten-free and who want healthier options. They do not guarantee that their items are completely gluten free and several (if not all) labels pronounce the items "contain traces of gluten wheat or yeast". I personally do not strive to eat gluten free and enjoy foods with gluten but I think these products are delectable. There are several parking spots out in front of the store located on Busch Blvd. There are a variety of items, both by way of bread, appetizer style, and bakery items. Gluten-free (and generally more nutritionally sound) brick oven baked pizza crusts, bagels, pita, sandwich buns, breads, "chips", cookies, coconut date bars, cold appetizer style items are some of what they offer. On my most recent purchase I purchased baba ganoush, a millet and flax spinach and cheese pie, coconut date bars, a date and walnut cookie and enjoyed everything. Every time I visit I seem to see a few newer items. I think it's awesome that the products have the ingredients clearly displayed on the packaging. I think it's more awesome that this is a local company with a greater impact and connection beyond the Tampa area to the rest of the country. During my most recent visit a woman was purchasing hundreds of dollars worth of products to take back with her to the Midwest :) Check out their awesome, locally made products!!! read more

So happy for their low carb options. I live the sour dough slice bread. Indistinguishable from regular slice bread. The hot dog buns are a little think for hot dogs so what my husband and I do is make awesome subs with it!!! We are part arab so we love the fact that they have low carb spinach "pies". I buy a bunch if those and I freeze for hard times. I wish more people knew about their low carb options. We are blessed to have access to a bakery like this. read more

I had read all of the good reviews and swung by to check it out. I love a good cookie, which is what I was after... I had read about the Walnut chocolate chip cookies here, and it was time to try one. I ordered one "Gluten-Free" Walnut Chocolate Chip cookie, one "Gluten-Free" Oatmeal Raisin cookie... and a Cherry Turnover (just because!) ;) Ate the cookies on the way home... or maybe I should say I "tried" the cookies on the way home. The Walnut Chocolate Chip? Very dry, crispy, not very chocolaty, not very walnutty either. This was like eating a "GHOST" of a Chocolate Chip cookie... it was ok, but I will stick to Chewy, evil, MOIST Yummy chocolate chip cookies! The Oatmeal Raisin! A bit more moist, and the raisins were tasty.. but again, just not a hearty, chewy, rich yummy cookie. Both cookies tasted like diet food... which is fine if that is what you want... but I like EVIL cookies! The Cherry Turnover... pretty damn good! I heated it slightly after getting home, and had a big glass of cold WHOLE milk (yes... I hate 2% and skim... I work out, stay in shape, and occasionally have a small splurge!) The cherry turnover almost made the trip worthwhile. But I doubt if I will go back! The whole Gluten-free thing is a nonsense fad too, per some studies (unless you have Celiac disease! Which is a very small percentage of the population!) http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/most-people-shouldnt-eat-gluten-free/ but some people ignore science and medicine... fads and nonsense are more fun, right? read more

Excellent little bakery!!!! The best low carb bread & pizza crust I have ever tasted. Friendly staff. The bakery is on Busch by Bausch Gardens. They also sell their products at Abby's Health Food on Dale Mabry. Try their bread. Even if ur not on low carb...it is also low calorie. read more

We drove from West Palm to get their amazing gluten free bread and it did not disappoint. Not only was their GF bread amazing, but they had delicious falafel, babganoush and pastries ALL GF. Also you HAVE to try the spanakopita (not GF but still so good)!! We had to go in a second time to buy the rest....that good. Also the owners were so sweet!!! Would definitely recommend 11/10!! read more

Simple little bakery. In a hurry stopped by on a whim when we saw the name. No tables, all pick up and go. They have gluten free and low carb breads along with plenty of regular varieties too. Doughnuts, pastries and bagels. Baklava filled traditionally or with pastacios and/or chocolate covered. Cookies, dolmas, pizza dough, tabule, hummus of every sort, home made pita and so much more. read more

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We just drove to this bakery because we read . Lots of baked goods low carb low Sugar and many items gluten free. So if you have some allergies then give this place a try. The price is ok. Small bred is $4 . But if you have changed your eating give this a try read more

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OMG !! Major thanks to Amanda B (on 8/3/2016) for bringing this to my attention. I was not previously aware of the FDA - filed complaints, and the FDA's official review of Sami's Bakery starting in 2016. Notably, it wasn't until recently (Feb 2019) that the FDA closed out their records on Sami's. It took 2.5 years. Luckily I read Amanda B"s review when I was about to reorder. In addition to throwing out what I had left in my freezer of Sami's breads, I will NEVER order from them again. Based on the FDA's findings during their site visit to Sami's Bakery, I do not have confidence that Sami's keeps a clean shop, nor am I confident that they can be trusted to keep their products uncontaminated with other foods not listed on their ingredients label. For those who didn't look at the links provided previously by Amanda B, here are excerpts from the FDA on 10/26/2016: * From the FDA: "FDA has received four (4) complaints between 2007 and 2016 ... regarding the presence of gluten or wheat in products ... (and) ... are not listed as ingredients on the product labeling..." -- Per Gluten Free Watchdog, in July 2016, they had Sami's gluten-free products analyzed and found the samples contained 25-50% wheat flour! It is unlikely that such a high percentage be explained away due to just processing cross-contamination. "... ingredient storage bins ... which contained no identifying marks ... wheat gluten ... (do not have) a label ... stored directly (next) to a bin of rice flour." -- In other words, though Sami's kept their baking ingredients separated, their bins are placed side by side which are not adequately labeled. " ... filth and residue was observed on the raw pita dough conveyor belt; missing bristles and an accumulation of food debris on a brush being used to apply oil onto bagel dough; accumulation of filth and residue on the pita conveyor used to transport finished pita bread to the packaging room, scoops used in dry material bins, wooden trays used as food contact surfaces, and on screws within the seed grinder ..." -- Uh -- "FILTH AND RESIDUE" ? " ... the bread loaf pans were observed to be rusted with debris ..." -- Uh -- "RUSTED WITH DEBRIS" ? " ... floors within the grinding room were observed to be partially made of wood and were not constructed of a smooth surface that can be adequately cleaned and sanitized." -- Uh -- "FLOORS ... NOT ... ADEQUATELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED" ? " ... observed during the inspection ... two white buckets of ... old breads in the processing area, ... (observed) an employee taking a bite of a piece of pita bread and then throwing the piece into the white bucket. (Though, Sami's representative said) these buckets were designated for the trash) ... but (they are using this) old product as starter material for new product." -- So Sami's told the FDA rep that it was okay for the employee to throw a partially eaten pita bread into these buckets, but also they intend to use this old product in these buckets as a source for starting material ? This part's a little confusing, but this is how I read it. read more

I order low carb bread, dinner rolls and pita chips regularly and have them shipped to me in SC/NC. Been doing this for a few years now. I know their breads are actually low carb because we maintain our weight when we eat them, but as soon as we cheat and get regular bread from our local bakery, bam, pounds and bloat immediately. Sami's bread is so, so good. Pita chips are yummy. Also, their shipping is great but if there is a problem with FEDEX, Nikki at Sami's is the BEST. She is great with customer service, and I can't thank her enough for always making things right. Love this bakery. Wish they would open a store in the Carolinas!!! read more

My wife turned me on to Sami's and I have never looked back. Great bread! I grew up on carbs and the millet and flax bread makes your body think it's receiving just that only in a reduced amount. Gluten free and great toasted. Try the millet-flax Lavish (sp?). Cast iron skillet, olive oil, hearts of palm, feta cheese, black olives, artichoke hearts. Fold over while soft and consume. It's the best sandwich. The Lavish is perfect for all types of dishes. Grape leaves, hummus and many other awesome foods available. Just wish we could purchase gyro meat there. read more

This is a wonderful bakery - I get about half my bread from them - they have all kinds of low carb products - I especially love the "Slim Trim Lavash" and the low carb sour dough lavash. Thank you these products. I always feel healthy and well after using their products -- and, they have an positive impact on my blood sugar. Many thanks. read more

They have low carb breads, bagels and even pizza crust! (I have tried all 3 and they are the best I've tried vs other brands). The pizza crust is very delicious and if you're doing low carb or Keto, infinitely better than fathead crust. I'm so excited to have a local bakery that makes these. There are way more low carb options if you go during the week vs weekends. read more

Sami's Bakery is very good quality, from the food down to the customer service. The food not only tastes good but is healthy! I always order from Nikki and she is amazing with customers. She is knowledgeable about the product and goes out of her way to make sure her customers are satisfied. The experience of Sami's Bakery is top notch because of how seamless the orders are processed and the quality of the product! Thanks for all that you do! read more

This is the spot for gluten free and health conscious type peeps. They do bagels, slinach pies, cookies and some pastries. Their goodies are also sold at Rollin' Oats. Tasty stuff. Various sliced bread offerings. Also some nutra bar and wrap type entities. Date coconut rolls. A cool slot to check out and pretty tasty offerings altboigh not as crusty (in a good way) as my fav.bakeries that serve up golden brown baked goods with plenty of gluten. read more

Hailing from The north Chicago suburbs! A friend of mine loves your bakery and has been ordering millet goods from you for a long while! I went over to her house yesterday for lunch and she toasted up some of the sourdough style bread! Uhhh----mazzinngg!! I think I'm going to actually have to order bread from Florida! I've never had brown rice bread that tasted better than yours. I'll be placing my order soon and also trying out some of your other white bread substitutions :) read more