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Fresh Arabic Sweets

Syrian sweets, to be exact, courtesy of owner Mohammed Altahla, who was a bakery owner in his hometown of Homs before fleeing the civil war in 2016 and resettling Stateside as a refugee. Baklava is the specialty of the house, and it's easily the tastiest in town; buttery, sweet, stuffed with pistachios, and a steal at $7.99 a pound. But that's just the tip of the iceberg: ma'amoul date cookies are winners too, and those without a sweet tooth can instead nosh on not-quite-as-exquisite-but-still-not-bad shawarma and falafel sandwiches.

Address: 560 Amherst St
Getting there: Metro Bus 20 or 32
Hours: Daily 10AM-9PM
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Fresh Arabic Sweets (بلاد الشام)
560 Amherst Street
Open now · closes 9 pm
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