Tavlin Market — Attraction in Town of Hempstead

There are no words to describe how amazing this place is. I have been coming here with my grandmother since I was a little girl. Everything is homemade and absolutely delicious! Sarah and her husband have owned and made everything from scratch for 30 plus years and the quality as always been at the highest level. I cannot say enough about the homemade food here . The babaganoush there are no words for. It's the best thing you've ever eaten, it is a must try! All the barakas are absolutely delicious, flaky and warm and moist. The eggplant salads, the olives, the homemade dried fruit and nuts I can go on for days. And make sure you don't leave without getting a...

A destination specialty market for thirty+ years, I always leave Tavlin with an amazing array of goodies. The prepared foods are always fresh and delicious. The selection of homemade borekas and frozen savory pastries is incredible. They also have great dried fruit and chocolates and make wonderful platters. The grocery section is full of great middle eastern treats. In my personal opinion, the in-store marinated olives are life changing (I would never eat a green olive before I ate these!) and don’t skip dessert! The chocolate kokosh and biscocho cookies are WOW. And by the way, the owners are the warmest and...

Honestly my favorite place to stop into! Tavlin Market is a hidden gem for anyone seeking authentic Middle Eastern/Mediterranean foods + groceries. This tiny shop is packed with quality imports, offering everything from spices to specialty ingredients, delicious homemade foods + snacks you won’t easily find elsewhere. The staff are incredibly friendly + generous, + are always happy to help you. Definitely a must-visit for food lovers looking to explore new flavors, or for people of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean descent looking for their favorite nostalgic...