The manager made sure we felt welcome. Service was exceptional. Food was even more amazing because of the service. We tried the coffee, mango, and coconut. Ambiance was relaxing and plenty of space for big or small groups. If you like coffee, this one is for you. If you like a fruitier taste, the mango is phenomenal. Coconut tasted amazing, the inner custard paired well with the outer shell of the chocolate. This is a dessert lover's paradise. The price is a bit expensive, however, it's great for sharing. read more

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Today was a "dilly dally" type of day. While out, I stopped by Zm Zm's to try their fruit pastries currently viral on tik tok. It's a nice size establishment. It's brightly lit inside, highlighting all there yummy treats Each fruit pastry is $10 and I ordered a lemon, raspberry, blueberry and mango. First, I thought these were pastries not ice cream with fruit jelly center which was a bit disappointing. Of all the flavors, mango and raspberry were my favorite. Lemon was good also but the fruit center was extremely zesty. The young lady was so nice and packed my order with ice since it was going to be another 2hrs before I got home to enjoy them and they kept well. Next I want to try their coffee beverages. read more

Zmzm Sweets - Fruit pastries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago Ridge, Illinois

The kunafa is the highlight -- crispy on the outside, perfectly soft and cheesy inside, and served hot. You can tell when it's fresh, and that's when it really hits. The baklava is rich and loaded with pistachios, and the Dubai chocolate bars are a must-try if you're into viral-style desserts. read more

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Zmzm Sweets is one of the few places worth the drive from the city. I came across Zmzm Sweets from a video on social media discussing the Dubai chocolate. My friend and I quickly hopped in her car to check it out for ourselves. It's a little over 1.5+ hours from where I live so I recommend making an adventure out of the visit. The parking lot at Zmzm Sweets is massive so you shouldn't have any problem finding parking or locating the restaurant. The signage out front makes it hard to miss the entrance. The inside of Zmzm Sweets is massive! My friend and I came early so there were a ton of seats but I doubt you'd have a problem grabbing a seat during the peak hours. I've been to a few Middle Eastern dessert spots in Albany Park but Zmzm Sweets is the next level. I have never seen so many dessert options. It was overwhelming (in a good way!). Luckily my friend and I came during a non-peak hour so we were able to ask questions or get a sample of some desserts. I HIGHLY recommend the Dubai chocolate baklava. I had one bite of it and almost bought the whole pan. I struggle to put into words how delicious the Dubai chocolate baklava was. I would say that treat alone made the trip worth it. I definitely plan to come back and bring more people! My only ask is to save me a little Dubai chocolate baklava for my next visit! read more

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What an awesome place! We had three green dubai chocolate bears(it is so cute)and fruit shaped cakes-mango, pineapple, cherry, black berry, cherry and banana. Mango was best, we think, but banana was soooo good with coffee. I tried their cheese with pistachio on a giant plate -that was interesting. read more

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I came for the fruit shaped mousse desserts and they did NOT disappoint. I had previously been to TWO other places for the treat. They were so lame. This was gonna be my last try for the dessert but Omgoodness. I cannot wait to go back. So incredibly yummy. Go for the sweetness. Enjoy the kindest service. Just live your best sweet life HERE. They do have a lot for parking. read more

Very nice ambiance. Came here for my birthday instead of getting cake. Friendly staff as well. If you love baklava or middle eastern treats, come here. I would skip the fruit shaped ice cream chocolates though. read more

Very busy place and the sweets are so good the ambiance is awesome the prices a little high but to be honest is worth it because everything is made fresh read more

Zmzm Sweets - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Went there today as we wanted to check out the hype of a Dubai chocolate. But first, the space is clean, fairly large and I have to say, their staff are very friendly and helpful. We even got free samples of the baklava! Also have ample parking space and cute decor. We ended up buying two flavors of baklava and they were scrumptious. Not too sweet, which has been the challenge with other baklavas. We tried another dessert that had Oreo - it was okay but would not be buying that again. Then tried the bird's nest with pistachio- that was very flavorful and they do not skimp on the nuts. Then to the piece de resistance - ordered a bar of the Dubai chocolate. I have to say, both my husband and I were pleasantly surprised. Not having an idea of what a Dubai chocolate is, we did not expect it to have knafeh inside with all its gooey deliciousness. It was definitely worth the drive! Hubby also tried the Turkish coffee and sad to say, it's not to our palettes. Overall, we would come back to this gem in Chicago Ridge! read more

Zmzm Sweets - Baklava, bird's nest with pistachios and Dubai chocolate bar - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago Ridge, Illinois

While a few results came up in a recent search for Dubai chocolates around Chicagoland, this was the only place out of three that actually had them on display. Our first time going there, we selected a handful of options from what was displayed on their counter along with a heart-shaped Dubai chocolate. Having more labels next to all of the trays would really help with identifying what's what. From what I can tell based on the appearance and how quickly the chocolate melts, I don't think the chocolate is tempered. The Knafeh heart was $7.21 We also had a Kanafa Nutella ($7.06) and Knafeh Kheshneh ($7.21); the pricing seems odd in that it doesn't come to a round number. We ate inside on our first visit. It is spacious, but it seems to get busy during certain times. We recently returned and got three bars of Dubai chocolate for a total of $18.70. This definitely seems a bit pricey. The layout can be confusing because where the signs indicate to order is removed from the displays of treats, so it's hard to indicate what you want to order. It was a bit chaotic figuring out where to go to actually get our chocolates and pay during a busy time. read more

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Knafeh tray. Paid close to 100.00 and it is a lump of mold. I bought this on the 24th fresh out of the oven . I even waited for them to make it FRESH . This is the 2nd time our knafeh has transformed into a lump of mold. I drove over an hour to pick this up for Christmas, and the following day it had turned to mold overnite. This is unacceptable and I will not be returning to zmzm sweets. read more

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Pistachio and chocolate are all the rage and seem to be trending big time right now. Stepped into this shop and beautiful towers of sweet treats were everywhere. Love the unique decor and special architectural designs. You will have to see it for yourself. We started with a small serving of Kasseri Saganaki; warm griddled Greek cheese with a light crust of shredded phyllo dough on the top, drizzled with honey and crushed pistachios. I can't say that I loved it, it was different, but I am glad that I tried it. Then we tried the really thick chocolate bars stuffed with pistachio cream and toasted, shredded phyllo dough. This was absolutely delicious. A textural masterpiece. Will definitely return for another one. I would also be interested in trying another one of their unique sweet treats. read more

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This place is amazing. The sweets taste incredibly fresh and you can tell they are made with real care and quality ingredients. Every dessert has the perfect balance of flavor and nothing is overly sweet. The presentation is beautiful and the service is always friendly and helpful. I was genuinely impressed and will definitely be coming back again. read more

Zmzm Sweets - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Had been contemplating trying the famous Dubai chocolate bar. Saw ZMZM's impressively lit sign on our way back from a concert. It was 12:40am, they close at 1. Entered ZMZM and was immediately impressed by its beautiful, culturally rich decor, most intriguing was the hot sand table used to make coffee. I didn't see the Dubai chocolate among the MANY yummy looking pastries is I asked the lovely lady behind the counter if they had any. She went to the back and brought out various sizes. Made our selection and waited to try at home to fully enjoy it. Let me tell you - IT IS BEYOND ALL EXPECTATIONS!!! Chocolate was smooth and delicious but it's that unexpectedly amazing filling of pistachio cream and kataifi that makes this a MUST TRY. I've been back a number of times. I very much recommend a visit here. read more

While being on the hunt for the "famous " Dubai chocolate , I stumbled across this place ! And wow , glad I did! We found the mother load of Dubai chocolate! They had it in lots of shapes and sizes and we didn't have to preorder like at some other places. The price was very good $7 for a thick bar. Taste wise , amazing ! Lots of filling and the crunch was on point. Will definitely return for more! The person who helped us at the counter was great! Very polite! We didn't eat there but the place was spotless clean and very cozy ! read more

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Place is pretty but bathroom was extremely gross. Most treats are 10 or over. Just a little over hyped.

I'm so glad I discovered this place while the weather was warm. They have outdoor seating and it's awesome to see families enjoying sweets next to a warm fire place and just having the best conversations. We were on a road trip from Indiana and needed just a small push to reach our suburban home and that push came in the form of knafeh. There was a line to get sweets but it moved fast. The knafeh was great and hit the spot. There were many attendants that made sure we had water. They gave us bottled water for free. There is a falafel sandwich food truck that can't be missed. I definitely want to come back for tea and sweets next time! read more

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Came here for the famous Dubai chocolate. We got there early in a Saturday morning were able to snag one. People that came after us were getting multiple! The chocolate in my opinion was as good as everyone said it out to be. Wish this place wasn't so far from where I lived so I could grab more and try all the other sweets! read more

Zmzm Sweets - Dubai chocolate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Sooo delicious !! It's been a while since I have had some treats from there . It may be time to stop by once again. Wow after reading the new reviews maybe ill try and find another place ... this place was good at one time What happened? New management? I hope all the negativity is not so... but the last time I did order the dessert was not the best it was pretty hard... so hmmm? read more

What an amazing place with so much energy and cool flavors and excellent decor. This place is authentic because you know that when people consume their own food, it must be good. However, there is a diverse clientele. This place is a little pricey, but it is really worth it. That trendy Dubai chocolate is great. A cup of strawberries with that chocolate should be shared though, because it is really rich. The ice cream is great. The service is great. Just go check it out! read more

Great atmosphere and good sweets... I just think it's funny is next to a dialysis center. But great service as well.

The restaurant is extremely spacious, clean, with lots of big tables for big groups and probably could accommodate a large banquet! There is a giant parking lot in front of this place. As soon as you enter, you can see the giant display of a huge variety of beautiful Middle Eastern pastries. We pretty much got one of everything because we couldn't say no to any of the pastries. Everything was extremely delicious- not too sweet, dangerously light and flaky, with a generous amount of nut fillings. My favorite of the day was hands down the kunafa. I had this for the first time in California a few weeks ago, got my mind blown by the cool texture of the cheese and explosion of flavor this holds. I haven't stopped thinking about this pastry since and have been on the search for the best one in the Chicago area... and I think i found it here! The kunafa had a crunchy sweet crumbly coating and the sugar syrup on top is not too sweet and added a nice floral flavor to wrap around the gooey cheesy interior. Its a beautiful mix of sweet and savory, I could have eaten a whole baking tray of this! The cashew baklava was also so flakey and so delicious. The cashew filling had a good amount of finely chopped cashews and the pastry around it was fresh, light, crunchy, and melted in my mouth! I also really enjoyed the pistachio sorma. It had a unique soft yet crunchy texture and a great punch of pistachio flavor! Another highlight was the pistachio kanafeh. It had a very cool light crunch from the threads of pastry. The pistachio creme was light and savory and was layered throughout the interior and exterior of the pastry. I've never had anything like it and really loved the texture! I heard the pistachio ice cream is also very good here but sadly they were sold out :( I will definitely be returning to try this as well! read more

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I've been a loyal customer at Zmzm Sweets for a while, often bringing my family to enjoy their desserts. However, after my experience last night, I will not be returning. I initially visited with a friend and ordered the Dubai chocolate strawberries, only to be met with unnecessary attitude from the staff. I brushed it off and continued my night. Later, I returned to pick up Atayif for my family. I asked the cashier in Arabic for 10 pieces of cheese Atayif. Instead of responding professionally, he laughed at my pronunciation of "cheese" and dismissively said they didn't have 10 pieces--without offering any alternatives. I was left confused, as he gave me no indication of what was available. Trying to be polite, I laughed it off and explained it was for my parents, then asked what they did have. When I proceeded to order four pieces of each available sweet, he rolled his eyes at his coworker, and they both laughed at me while packaging my order. My friends and I were taken aback by how blatantly rude they were. As a Palestinian, I would expect better service from a place in an area known as "Little Palestine." Nevertheless, I remained polite, thanked them, and paid--only for them to continue laughing and rolling their eyes. I don't know if this is due to new management, but I can confidently say I won't be returning, and I encourage others to take their business elsewhere. There are nearby sweet shops that are cleaner, more affordable, and, most importantly, treat their customers with basic respect. read more

I love this place to come back to for sweet treats or a grab of coffee! The prices are not overpriced and the food tastes amazing, there's many varieties of treats and drinks you can choose from. I mainly found this on tiktok and came for the dubai chocolate strawberries and everything tasted to fresh. 4 stars because you can rarely find seating since it's always busy, and they are always blasting music. read more

Zmzm Sweets - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Came here because I saw this place on Instagram. Decided to go give this a place. I will the dessert are delicious. You can get gelato, baklava, coffee or juice. Everything are so fresh. Would highly recommend family and friend to come. They have a parking lot and place for you to sit to enjoy the dessert. read more

We went here for dessert while in Chicago. They have delicious sweets & beverages. It's a fun place to hang out and chat. They offer speedy service and the wait staff are friendly and competent. Can't wait to go back! read more

We went here because we're were in the area and heard great things from them on TikTok. We tried their Dubai chocolate, bird's-nest, and baklava. All items were excellent. The price per pound given the quality of the baklava is excellent. Overall the service is great. The staff is friendly. The ambiance is great with great music. Would highly recommend! read more

I have been a long-time customer of Zamzam and my family and I are used to purchasing your kunafa regularly. Today, I came all the way from Indiana and was very disappointed with the product I received. The cheese tasted artificial, almost like plastic, and did not separate or melt as it should. I truly did not expect the quality of your products to drop this much, especially from a place we have trusted for years. I called the store to address this issue, but the employee told me that the manager was "too busy" and refused to provide any solution or let me speak with him directly. This response is unacceptable from a business with Zamzam's reputation. I hope this matter will be taken seriously, with a clear explanation and proper resolution, so that customers do not lose trust in your products. read more

If you're looking for a delicious dessert, pastry, something sweet after a dinner, stop by this place and you won't regret it. Great selection, nice decor, and a quick service. read more

I love this place. The kunafa is soooooo yummy. I always get a karak tea too. One of the things I noticed about this place is an absolute sense of peace, even when bustling and full of families. This is a place where I genuinely feel the presence of our creator ... across races and belief systems. I can't say that about many places. read more

Zmzm Sweets - I'd already eaten most of the kunafa ... - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago Ridge, Illinois

What an ambiance! You definitely feel like you're walking into a Knafa Bakery in Jordan. Very modern, beautiful decor, lots of seating. They have a wide selection of sweets, but you either want their bakdash (arabic gum ice cream) or their knafa. While I'm still not sure what the ordering process is here, it always changes and I'm not sure if I order first up front, at the counter, or sit and wait for service...I still don't know to be honest. It needs to be much clearer. However, once you get the way to order figured out, it's very good. The knafa is almost always fresh, because it's in high demand. Their traditional baklawas are very good, too. When they make the bakdash ice cream, they do quite a show of it, to resemble how they do it overseas. It's a fun environment for Arabic desserts and delicious way to end the night. read more

Oh my goodness! Zmzm Sweets is amazing. Their pastries are soooo good. I could eat everything in there, twice over and still want more. Everything is fresh, a visual treasure to behold and delectable on the palate. The Dubai chocolate is worth the stop alone. I don't know what people are talking about regarding rude workers or cold coffees. My tongue is still stinging from the piping hot, but delicious, Turkish coffee and the staff are very patient with us less experienced newcomers. This is a regular stop whenever we are visiting the Southwest suburbs. read more

While exploring Chicago, I had the opportunity to delve into Middle Eastern sweets, and Zmzm Sweets stood out as a top recommendation among my local friends, especially for their crispy Kunafa. Delving into this delectable dessert, I found that the flavor and sweetness were expertly balanced, resulting in a truly delicious treat. However, I must note that the cheese was a tad saggy, which, though a minor point, could be improved. Despite this minor critique, my overall experience at Zmzm Sweets left a positive impression, and I can genuinely say that I look forward to visiting again. The establishment's commitment to delivering delightful Middle Eastern flavors was further evident when I sampled their baklava, which lived up to its reputation with a delightful blend of textures and tastes. One aspect that particularly enhanced my visit was the ambiance and seating arrangement. Zmzm Sweets created a setting that transported me to the heart of the Middle East, with traditional vibes that felt both authentic and inviting. The cultural richness of the surroundings added an extra layer to the overall dining experience, making it not just a meal but a journey into the heart of Middle Eastern culinary traditions. Their service was also great. In conclusion, Zmzm Sweets offers a delightful array of Middle Eastern sweets, showcasing a commitment to quality flavors. Despite a minor flaw in the Kunafa, the overall experience, complemented by the warm ambiance and authentic setting, makes it a destination worth revisiting for any enthusiast of Middle Eastern cuisine. read more

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For my birthday, my daughter wanted to treat me to something sweet. It was my daughter's first time trying Arabic sweets. She was skeptical but pleased. We came after school on a Wednesday, which seems like a great time to avoid crowds. There was indoor and outdoor seating and a good amount of staff. We pointed to a few things we wanted to try and naturally my daughter heard about "Dubai chocolate" on YouTube so she wanted that. read more

My 7 yo has been dying to try the viral Dubai chocolate so we promised to make a trip here. We arrived and the place was pretty empty, but everyone there was so helpful and friendly. We ordered a huge tray of sweets and ate a bunch there and also brought some home. We also got the cardamom tea which my husband and I both loved. Definitely a special spot you should check out if you have a sweet tooth. My son gives the kanafeh 10.5 out of 10 :) read more

I used to come visit this place every time I come to Chicago . Its been almost 2 years I didn't try it . I decide 2 days ago to go visit zmzm sweets and try my favorite desert which is called Knafah . Im disappointed big time . First day I had knafeh was burned , the shop was not clean any more like how it was before , small portion and the last thing is the attitude from the servers ... I said maybe coz its holiday and its been busy so let me try them today morning .. same bad experience I had 2 days ago even worse ... I wish this place go back how it was. Until then I dont recommend this place to anyone . read more

I haven't tried everything. But knafeh is my favorite so far. I tried few chocolate cake pieces but was way too sweet for my liking.

(A must when in Chicago) If you know about good Middle Eastern sweets you will love ZmZm Sweets. Super friendly service, a great spot for an after-dinner treat. Major props to Mo and the crew. read more

Zmzm Sweets - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago Ridge, Illinois

This place is definitely worth trying. I decided to take my 10 year old daughter for a sweet treat on a Saturday evening. The place was busy and I see why. The atmosphere, customer service and desserts were all excellent!! We both watched a TikTok video before going so we had an idea or what we wanted to try. We decided on the Dubai Chocolate Bar, and Knafeh layered with cheese, pistachios with ice cream on top. It was all delicious!! Because I like espresso and strong coffee, I also tried the Turkish coffee, it was definitely the strongest, boldest and thickest most intense coffee I had ever tried. The prices were really good, especially if you want to try the Dubai chocolate bar. Overall, We had a very pleasant experience. I definitely recommend and would go again. read more

Went here for a Birthday and the deserts were good, but they could do better with their process for ordering and could scare you off if you are visiting for the first time and not very aware of the different sweets etc that they offer. Its almost chaos when you get there with no clear idea if you just walk up to counter or wait to get seated, etc. It's a free for all, while the cashier tries to maintain peace between you and the other folks in line. Be aware if you have a nut allergy, almost everything has some form of nuts etc on them. Also at the end of the parking lot, there seems to be a food cart of some sort, but was not sure how to approach and what they were offering. It's nice place if you want to feel like you're back in the middle east with the hustle, bustle and sweet smell of smoke from the chain smokers. It's not for the novice or faint at heart. But if you can get your hands on the Kunafe, it could be all worth it! read more