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Sultan Baklava El Cajon

4.4 (401 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Casey C.

What a gem, San Diego needed a spot like this. Fresh, welcoming and inviting. Do not let it intimidate you, just come in and experience a new food and new culture. I love Turkish desserts and I love the coffee and baklava so bringing someone with me to experience it was wonderful. We didn't feel judged for asking basic questions and I loved seeing so many people of different ages gathered enjoying wonderful ambiance and sweets. Need to come back for coffee! A nice guy helped us create a box to try multiple flavors.

Mei T.

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!

Pistachio latte
Dary P.

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.

Biscoff cheesecake
Jenny L.

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.

Mike O.

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!

Pastry window
Dulce R.

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.

Maya H.

The lady in the counter is very welcoming and I love that she's so proud of her products. The way she explained every dessert and her smile. They baked every dessert in the morning. It shows how fresh and delicious it is. We tried the Chai tea and vanilla latte. They are so flavorful!! 10/10 will come back for this. We also tried the cold baklava and baklava cheesecake. This is the first time that I have to practice self control. Both dessert is so good!! The baklava cheesecake is so well balance and not to overly sweet. It is so well made. The cold baklava is so interesting. It is the texture of tres leches, but baklava version with cocoa powder on top. I don't like overly too sweet dessert. Both of this dessert is so well balance and not too sweet. I definitely will come back for both dessert. The place was crowded. Everybody sit around enjoying tea and coffee with some sweet. I really enjoyed EVERYTHING I got here. I'm pushing my kids into getting their birthday cake here too. I will definitely be back to try more..

My afternoon delight underneath their beautiful chandelier.
Vince B.

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!

Iced Caramel Latte
Jenna F.

Went with a friend. Super cute pastries and delicious coffee. We had the premium Hazelnut latte and Caramel Latte. They were made to perfection not too sweet and the perfect combination to our desserts. We tried the Biscoff mini cake, Dubai chocolate bar, and the cheese Pocha. Everything tasted good. Not too sweet which was a plus. Definitely recommended.

Baklavas and a tiny Turkish Delight
Nolita N.

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!

Front of business
Desiree J.

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!

Pistachio latte
Fiona N.

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!

More desserts
Boris A.

Beautifully presented desserts and decor when you walk in. Restaurant is still u dear construction past the front register, but the entry part looks stunning. The desserts are fantastic and coffee is perfect! What made me give it 4 out of 5 stars is the price. I u destined costs went up and remodel is expensive and keeping up with the current market is hard, but for El Cajon this is extreme. There are places in La Jolla and Del Mar that are cheaper. Will I drive this far again? Probably not. Worth the try? Definitely! If you can afford it.

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Ask the Community - Sultan Baklava El Cajon

Are there regular chairs and tables or just booths in the bakery and the restaurant? I cannot sit in booths or high bar height stools. Thanks.

There are regular tables and chairs.

Do they have high chairs or booster seats?

No. I don't recall seeing any.

Is that dondurma? Or regular gelato?

Sorry I'm not sure

Any Katmer on the menu?

Dear Jan, Unfortunately we do not have any katmer on the menu. We hope to bring it in the future!

Do you have any baklava cheesecake?

Hello Jenyl, Unfortunately we do not make baklava cheesecake at the moment. We will add it to our menu in the near future. However, we do have raspberry cheesecake. Have a… 

Do they keep the door open? I am concerned about staying completely indoor in pandemic.

I've only been there once, but in that one time I went the door was open all the time. I've also noticed that they have a private table in the back.

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