What a treat! They are open until 10pm which is a double win. Filled with trays of delectable Turkish desserts. They also have fresh squeezed orange juice, straight from the juicing machine. We got a few different things to go but for in dining we shared a biscoff cheesecake. Very dense and delicious if you like cheesecake. Love the vibes in here thought they are going through slight renovations on their ceiling and wall. The service was friendly and fast. Will be back to drink tea and have more sweets. read more

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I've had this place saved for a while and finally made it there--honestly, not sure what took me so long. The space is gorgeous and lowkey made me feel like I had been transported to Turkey (I wish). We were greeted right away, and the woman helping us (possibly the owner) was so kind and recommended a few baklava options for us to try since it was our first time. They sell them by the pound, but we went with one of each: original, powdered sugar, and the chocolate pistachio finger. Drinks: pistachio latte + iced mocha latte My goodness... everything was heaven-sent. The baklava and drinks paired perfectly--we left no crumbs. I'm literally drooling just thinking about it while writing this. Definitely coming back soon. read more

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This past Saturday, a fellow Yelp Elite introduced me to his favorite cafe for baklavas and karak tea. There were so many yummy looking treats in the display window, and the pistachio custard called out to me. This was a very interesting dessert, but it was not what I had expected. When I hear the word "custard," I think of rich and creamy, with a velvety texture. This pistachio custard had a very light consistency, almost watery. It wasn't quite as smooth or sweet as I would expect from a custard. The ground pistachio on top was mixed with some spices that gave it an earthy taste. I didn't exactly like the custard, but I didn't hate it either. Let's just say it's something that I would not recommend or order ever again. What I will recommend and order again is the karak tea. I've never had this tea before and really enjoyed it. It's a rich and fragrant tea. It's a bit on the pricey side at $6.99 for a small serving, but definitely worth it! Of course when you're at this cafe, you have to try the assortment of baklavas. We got a box with a variety of 2 pieces each. They were honestly too pretty to eat. The cafe was rather empty when we got there, but by the time we left, it was packed and people were waiting for us to leave so they could have our table. The manager who assisted us with our order was incredibly nice. She said that in about a month, their restaurant will be opened. The boarded up wall that you see in my photos will be removed, creating a joint space between the restaurant and cafe. This will be one restaurant worth visiting! read more

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What an array of treats!! Everyone at the counter was very nice. Tried a little of different Baklava and the custard dessert. Very good! Would have loved to try their coffee (maybe next time), The Baklava is weighed and pay based on that. A whole window just for other desserts. Definitely somewhere to go if you have a sweet tooth! Good ambiance with seating indoors. read more

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In a quick dash for a late night snack I thought of going from Boba but then though nope, BAKKKKLLLLAAAAAVVVVAAAA sounds way better. Sultan Baklava.... Here I come!!! I have been here a couple times but haven't reviewed it. I wish I knew the background of baklava and where it comes from because every time I walk in this place I feel the culture it comes from, it's usually filled with people having baklava, a drink and good conversation... it's the most peaceful dessert place I have been too. The employees seem to be one big family with a very helping nature. They have an assortment of desserts from mini cakes, medium cakes, pastries and different slices of cake. I got a small trey this because I was eating it myself haha. But I couldn't definitely get a big tray down no problem. These sweet pastries are my kryptonite! You never just eat one! Most of the ones I enjoy have pistachio ingredient in them. Love em!! I'm sorry I can't give more on this place but please trust me when I say you have to check this place out!!! You'll love it!! Thank you Sultan Baklava and team I will see you again soon! read more

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Their desserts are absolutely delicious, and the service is just as wonderful. Everyone is so friendly and caring, which makes each visit feel even more special. read more

Came here during El Cajon's Haunt Fest and didn't find anything that tickled my fancy among the food trucks and food stalls so I settled on something that guaranteed quality sweets. I found the darkest red-colored Turkish Delight and asked the lady behind the counter what flavor it was...pomegranate, and in deed it has a rich and sweet pomegranate flavor. Ate about half the piece because I wanted to leave room for their specialty baklava. A two inch thick ground pistachio-filled baked filo dough. It's sweet so I'm glad I parked a couple blocks away to walk off this insulin-spiking treat! read more

Sultan Baklava El Cajon - My afternoon delight underneath their beautiful chandelier. - Bakeries Near Me - El Cajon, California

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This place is delightful! I stopped by this place to give myself a little treat in lieu of my birthday. While a little bit on the pricey side for me, their desserts and coffee are delicious. They charge by the lb for their desserts just an FYI. My favorite ones in order was the Baklava with dates, the pastry with Pistachio creme and then the traditional Baklava. The customer service was good, but could have been a little better in regard to character and joy to be in a position to serve others. Nevertheless, 4.5 out of 5 star experience! read more

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I hovered between a 4.5 and a 5 rating, but since we can't do half ratings, I had to go with a 4.5 because it is a bit on the pricier side. Also, when purchasing a Turkish Delight, you can't get them in smaller sizes, but as a whole log, which, because the price is by weight, this means it will be pretty pricey. Those logs are hefty! It also makes it hard to want to try different ones. I know most places usually sell them in a variety of sizes, so was bummed this spot didn't. What I tried: - chocolate baklava: this was good, similar to other spots. - baklava cheesecake: this was so good! the cheese wasn't too sweet, so that was perfect. It was flaky and just so good! I would go back for this! And to check out what else they have to offer. The service was efficient and good, which I appreciated. They weren't too busy when I went in so that was nice as well. The ambiance is super cute! read more

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The baklava tasted like the ones I had Greece where I had the most delicious and scrumptious baklava. The pistachios latte was delicious; wished I had ordered it in large though. It was that good! The ambience was very nice and cozy. Perfect place for us for an afternoon tea time. The service was also superb! We will be back very soon! read more

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Gorgeous pastries and inside decor. The two ladies working were so helpful and informative. They explained each type of baklava and they made our drinks to taste preference! I loved that they asked if we like them sweet or strong. This makes a huge difference to ensure people enjoy what they ordered in a new place! Very friendly staff! I had an iced pistachio latte! Oh so delicious I will be back! We tried the Dubai chocolate and several baklava and tiny eclairs. All good but the walnut baklava with the big round walnut in the middle was my favorite crunchy and nutty with less honey. Next time I'm trying the pistachio layered cake. My son had the Mexican mocha and he loved it! They have Turkish coffee so I will be back In the fall on a cool day for that! read more

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Looking for a sweet treat in El Cajon? This is a must try. With a variety of sweets there's something for everyone here. The interior is spacious and a nice spot to sit and enjoy a treat. It was a little hot inside though. I was drawn to the assortment of baklava. So many options it was hard to choose! They are 25ish dollars a pound and for 4 medium pieces I paid around $12. A little pricey but very delicious. They unfortunately don't serve water, they only sell bottle water for $2.50. The service is great and the staff is knowledgeable about the variety of baklavas. There is free 2 hour street parking available in front of the shop. read more

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Went back to get a cake for a birthday and the fruit isn't as fresh as before. The cake was still good but we had to pick the fruit off as it had mold. I didn't take a picture of the cake but I did take a picture of this fruit tart which also had expired fruit that I had to pick off. Disappointed in the quality this time because you're paying premium prices. I frequently support this business but I feel as if they're not staying on top of shelf rotation, and freshness. If you see visually unappealing/mold fruit why wouldn't you pick it off and replace it with fresh at least. Discount the molded fruit if you have to sell it past due. The ones in the front of the case were fresh but the one they gave me was a disaster. Don't know why they'd look at this product and still feel comfortable serving it to customers honestly. read more

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Better baklava here than I've had at most places here. Turkish delight was decent. I don't like the coffee here. I'm not the biggest baklava guy though. Too sweet. read more

Sultan Baklava El Cajon - Bakeries Near Me - El Cajon, California

Over $50. 3 ppl shared family style. Delicious. 1 coffee. 1 baklava. 1 Turkish tea (like Lipton) 1 pistachio in jar (think tiramisu w/o liqueur) 1 eggs (4) w. Turkish sausage. Comes out sizzling like fajitas. Eggs end up cooking a hard yolk with a crust bottom. 1 eggs w. Cheese & bell peppers. Both dishes come with pita. 2 waters (they hear bottle so if if want tap, specify). The establishment is nicely decorated and immaculately cleaned. The menu is limited but delicious. Seems like dessert are where they are long amd strong. The restaurant was closed for renovation so we ate in the bakery side of the building. Order at the counter, grab a number, have a seat. They bring the food out. I asked for my dessert first but was overruled by the matriarch of the house. Lol. Love traditional, old school, family owned establishments. I'll be back. read more

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Randomly stumbled upon this bakery after lunch. Will absolutely be returning to try everything else they have to offer read more

Sultan Baklava El Cajon - Chocolate tres leches - Bakeries Near Me - El Cajon, California

Beautiful place. Their coffee is pretty good. Great service and a wide variety of baklavas and some other dessert options. Loved it!! read more

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Still in love with this place! It's nice and cool, with a good vibe. It's perfect for working from home, or hanging out with friends/fam. My husband and I love their pistachio latte and their baklava is divine! read more

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Stumbled on this bakery while on a little road trip. First thing I noticed was the street parking. Lots and lots of street parking. The bakery is massive plenty of seating that can accommodate large groups. It is also really pretty. The worker there told me they make all the baklava themselves including the cakes. The place was really clean and the workers were welcoming. The bakery is also attached to a Mediterranean restaurant next door that is opened from 9AM to 2 PM. I ordered the pistachio rose and pistachio sugar powdered baklava. Both 10/10. I couldn't leave without a pistachio latte and so I ordered mine. I did ask for less sweetener and it was perfect. I ordered my treats to go but ended up staying for an hour! Sometimes is best to enjoy your treats while people watching. There is something relaxing about sitting in a place, alone and indulging in the little time we have in our daily life. A must stop place!!!!!! read more

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I drove by, noticed this bakery, and decided to stop by for a sweet treat. I asked the employee if the price is per piece, and she said it was by weight. I ordered 3 pieces of baklava and 1 Turkish delight. When I asked her how much it was going to be when she weighed it as she had it on a scale, she wouldn't tell me. This was confusing as she just finished weighing it. I would have preferred to know how much those items were going to cost before ordering my beverages but was kept in the dark until my total was well over $30. My daughter wanted plain milk but the cashier upsold her for a $6 hot chocolate which I didn't appreciate either. Overall, the sweets are pretty but the taste is mediocre and dry, and the service could have been better. read more

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love, love, loved Sultán Baklava! We went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't packed, which was perfect. They have such a big variety of baklava, cakes, and other desserts. It was my first time and, being an introvert, I got a little too shy to ask about every single baklava. I really wish they would label them with short descriptions so customers could read and choose. I think this would also help on busier days for people who aren't familiar with all the options. That said, it didn't take away from my experience at all. I ended up choosing by looks (after all, you do eat with your eyes first!) and the guy helping was super kind answering my questions about the ones I picked. Every single piece I tried was absolutely delicious. The chocolate one was a bit drier in texture for me, but still so good. My favorite was definitely the classic pistachio. The place itself was spotless and very nicely decorated. It felt a little fancier than your typical coffee shop, which made the experience even better. We also ordered the pistachio and Mexican iced lattes, and wow... both were amazing. Not overly sweet, so you still taste the coffee, but the flavors were distinct and not all blended into "generic latte" like at other places. I just moved to the area and had been searching for a go-to coffee spot, and I think I finally found it. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Amazing place. Everything is delicious but my favourites are turkish delight which is available in many flavors. Chocolate and pomegranate are 2 on top of my list. Prices are reasonable too. Very clean and spacious. Havent tried their cakes and pastries yet but will do soon. Servers are quick and helpful. read more

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This bakery is the best ever, they have so many varieties of sweets and their tres leches is delicious. I always go to buy pastries to go!

I can't believe my review for Sultan Baklava has been on draft mode for so long! Been consistently coming here every time I am in El Cajon downtown area. It is such a beautiful coffee shop where you don't see people with laptops just group of friends or families or solo like me hanging, talking, enjoying the Habibi music and the gorgeous chandelier while enjoying the excellent coffee and sweets. I love everything here and typing right now from there:) read more

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Sultan Baklava in El Cajon is legit. Fresh, friendly, handmade with care and attention to detail that makes any celebration extraordinary. I bought baklava & eclairs. I cannot wait to return for their pistachio mini cake...I happened upon this place by chance. I am grateful I did. read more

Fully hooked on coffee and sweets and this place has both. It is a large space so great for meeting people for a coffee date and the service is great. There is an array of goodies AND they have the Dubai chocolate bar which was just lovely. The people I went with were obsessed with the iced strawberry matcha. I got the Turkish coffee and a chai and both hit the spot :::beverage queen::::: It's worth checking out and getting a drink and some goodies. read more

Sultan Baklava El Cajon - Turkish coffee and chai - Bakeries Near Me - El Cajon, California

I've had this place bookmarked for so long. Decided to stop in since we had lunch nearby. My husband loves sweets so he got the little biscoff cake and we got 3 baklava. The biscoff cake was a huge disappointment. It didn't taste like biscoff at all. It was actually banana inside which was confusing. The baklava was pretty good. I do think it would be helpful to have another employee on since there was a guy behind us waiting to order baklava and didn't want to wait anymore and left. read more

Sultan Baklava El Cajon - Biscoff cake & Baklava - Bakeries Near Me - El Cajon, California

Came here a while ago after some appointments. The baklava here is amazing! My sisters mother in law loved the Dubai chocolate. I also got a slice of their tres leches and it was so airy, honestly really freakin good. The place is so cute inside and honestly really well put together...feels luxurious lol. The customer service was great , they were super attentive and had me in and out of there in no time. Will definitely be back when I'm in town! 10/10 recommend ! read more

I bought two cakes from here for birthday celebrations. The Pistachio cake was a hit especia with the green icing it is very unique and beautiful to look at but the flavor is so yummie. The other cake was a strawberry and white cake it was good too but very basic in its flavor profile which was great for kids. Everyone was nice I called ahead and they let me know what was available over the phone. Their baklava was also delicious ! 10/10 will be back. I have never dined there but they have a huge seating area. read more

There's a lot I liked about this place - the first being the beautiful variety of baklava available. The guy working, who might have been the owner, showed us his favorites and we got a box filled with different kinds of treats. To be honest, I don't even know what a lot of it was, but it doesn't matter, it was great. I also ordered a Turkish cardamom coffee, when I asked about adding milk he told me "no, not to Turkish coffee" and I love that he cared about keeping it authentic! Sometimes when you're trying something new you have to go with their recommendations on how to have it the proper way. This little coffee did not disappoint! read more

Sultan Baklava El Cajon - Assortment of treats. Squares to the far left below the rose candies were his (and mine) favorite. - Bakeries Near Me - El Cajon, California

Everything I've ever tasted has been amazing!! The chocolate Traci leches cake has me craving it for days after I ate it and I don't even have a big sweet tooth!! I did NOT need to know about that ! read more

Located on Main Street in El Cajon. We arrived on a Sunday 5pm. The location is a nice cafe dessert coffee shop. Great for all ages. In other reviews, you'll read that the line to order is confusing. It is. First time here so we didn't know the order/line system. We ordered a Tiramisu and (2) pieces of baklava. We had the server lady choose out the two most popular. $17.50 for our order, which I felt was a little overpriced. The Tiramisu was not on the menu and was not in the front with the rest of the dessert. There was a girl in front of us who asked the server and she said they have some in the back. It's my husbands favorite dessert so we wanted to try. Baklava 10/10 Tiramisu 8/10 read more

Lovely, comfortable, and cozy spot near the courthouse with great coffee, delicious baked goods, and very lovely people working there. The espresso is top notch and the baked goods are delightful. It is very clean with beautiful decor. It's loud without being too loud and has cozy booths and tables. read more

A friend highly recommended Sultan Baklava and they did not disappoint! The walnut baklava is the best I've had. Perfectly fresh and moist and so delicious! I also had a smooth vanilla latte and we ordered a pistachio cake, green tea, and a fruit cream in a jar. The decor is beautiful and the service is outstanding. I selected additional baklava to go although I really didn't want to leave this delightful cafe. There is plenty of free street parking and other establishments surrounding the cafe. read more

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This place is beyond amazing and the staff is very friendly and food is on point. Def recommend this place especially for ice coffee so smooth taste to it. read more

I am shocked. I bought a cake for my dad's birthday and they gave me a month old cake, CLEARLY you can see the date on the corner and it taste old. I didn't see until opened the cake box today, the younger lady working didn't show me the cake when I bought it yesterday. read more

Sultan Baklava El Cajon - Bakeries Near Me - El Cajon, California

The low rating is because I came in around 5pm, it seemed like a slow evening with only two groups of people eating in. I passed by two of the workers sitting in a booth conversing as I was heading to the restroom. The restroom had no soap, and was out of paper towels and no way to dry your hands. I don't usually mind when this happens but no soap to clean your hands??? I can understand if it was super busy and they didn't have time but that wasn't the case. I also felt like the cheesecake that I had was not fresh, it was a hard consistency. I know my cheesecake and this was just not fresh. There was also a lot of confusion while ordering, because as I had come in the other group had entered after me and then a person getting to go came in and they seemed to have a lot of issues organizing who was first and also pulling up the order so that I could pay. I had ordered a tea and when I asked if it was coming the lady said oh we never added tea to your order. Just felt like they were all confused and not trained on how to run a bakery or how to maintain it. Overall it wasn't the best experience read more

Sultan Baklava El Cajon - Biscoff cheesecake. Hard texture, not fresh - Bakeries Near Me - El Cajon, California

The staff here is always very polite and professional. EXCELLENT customer service! There are MANY options here; Teas, Coffees, Cakes, Pastries, etc. This would be a great place to buy an assorted box of sweets for any occasion. The atmosphere is classy, peaceful, and absolutely GORGEOUS. It makes a perfect place to relax and read, write, work, meet with someone. read more

Sultan Baklava El Cajon - House Black Tea, Coffee, and Cheese Pastry - Bakeries Near Me - El Cajon, California

I tried the baklava cheesecake. And wow!! It was one of the best desserts I've ever had

Great service great coffee, and great desserts! Love the mini cake options that they offer! Perfect for any kind of occasion. Their baklava is so flavorful and yummy! Definitely recommend this place. Also a nice spot to come and do some studying depending on the time. read more