Leon International Foods — Local services in Doraville

Selfishly, I am glad that there isn't a line around the block for Leon's International sandwiches and baklava; however, there should be! - Hands down, the head baker at Leon's creates the best pastries I've ever had the pleasure of eating. It is the most perfectly light and flaky baklava, not at all syrupy or dense, with truly out-of-this-world variations. The owner and staff are welcoming and delightful. They are always happy to educate you on the ingredients and teach you about some of the lesser-known dishes (like the stuffed eggplants!) If you are reading this and have one of those Instagram accounts with a kajillion views, you should do this little family-owned business and yourself a favor: grab a falafel and a tray of fresh-baked baklava and tell the rest of the city about this gem.

For the purpose of those searching on Google: You can find labneh, za'atar, fresh pita, baklava, falafel, kibbeh, coffee, tea, chocolate, cakes, and more at this small...

My family started going here like 30 years ago, when you had to go to a specialty store like this to get tahini because no one knew what hummus was. I used to stop by anytime I went back home to get a $4 falafel wrap. So it pains me to make a negative review here, but I’m guessing running the store has changed hands because the quality has gone way down. I moved away for 6 years, so I don’t know when it happened, but I’ve been disappointed the last 3-4 times I’ve come. The falafel wrap is $7 or $8 now. I understand inflation, but I’m just stating this to say it’s no longer a great deal. Worse still is that each time I’ve had it it’s been bone dry and bland. I also bought hummus last time and it had either gone bad or was messed up. I had to throw it away it was so bad. The mujadara from the hot bar was much worse too.

I hate to post this review but I’m hoping it inspires some...

I was having a hard time finding kibbeh for a party and luckily found this store. Not only did they have the kibbeh, but they also sell many different middle eastern dishes and ingredients. The food they sell is made fresh and they sell it at a great price (Come on, $1.75 for a big thing of delicious pita bread? You can't beat that!) Everyone is super friendly and they even gave us a sample of some desserts for free! Will definitely...