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Balha’s Pastry is not a place you can miss. It’s massive, double-storey and always busy no matter what time of day you visit. They have an incredible range of Lebanese sweets, chocolate, ice cream, cakes, savoury options, hot and cold drinks including their own coffee! besides the food being good, the atmosphere is so lively so it’s a great catch up spot. I don’t know exactly what the ingredients were for each dessert 😅 but nothing we tried was overly sweet despite most desserts having rose water syrup drizzled on top. They reheat some of the desserts for you so that they’re warm but obviously because they just grab them off the trays, they’re not made fresh. I personally wouldn’t recommend the Cheese Knafeh for this reason because you won’t get the same melted cheese texture you’d get if it was fresh. That’s the only downside but considering how tasty everything else is, I can personally overlook that. I know that might not be for everyone though. If you’re looking for authentic Lebanese sweets, this is definitely where you’ll find them. There is just so much to try here, it’s unlikely you won’t find something you like. Even if you just go for a hot drink and sit upstairs, it’s worth the visit.
For the Love of FoodFor the Love of Food
60
Fantastic, fast and freshly served, delicious sweets, coffee, ice cream, much more with excellent atmosphere. Nice personal Family sitting area upstairs and for friends inside and outside. Excellent experience with Very welcoming and friendly staff. I visited Melbourne from Brisbane after almost 3 years with a work colleague and specially came to this shop to get some nice pastries for my family who were so happy to see these pastries😊. I must appreciate that the management has ensured that the food flavour and Quality remains consistent as it was 3 years ago. I took lots of pictures and also pictures of the pastries that I took to my family in Brisbane😊. Overall 5 star experience. Highly recommended to try Balha Sweets when you visit Melbourne. (Check website for address). (Please click Like under my review if it was helpful Or suggest Edit if it needs to be updated) - Thanks.
Fahad NawazFahad Nawaz
20
A huge selection of delectable Lebanese sweets in a grand and setting. There were lots of options available at 8pm which is great to have. We ordered the 2 items below but 1 of it was not what we thought we were ordering and the other turned out different from what was explained. The 2 star reduction is for the following three points. The first being the price point as the Kunafa was $9 which I think was very expensive. The second would be the fact that there were no descriptions of the items. Would be beneficial to anyone outside of the culture to understand what they are about to purchase. Lastly, we took a number but it wasn’t called out or buzzed, nor were we served in order as there were patrons that entered after us that were served before us. Would return to try other items as the pastries were tasty. Hope that they’ll add some descriptions for patrons in the future.
Akash DevasarAkash Devasar
20
Balha Pastry is a popular spot, often crowded, especially in the evenings. We decided to try their Kunafa with cream cheese and two types of baklava, drawn in by the high recommendations on Google Maps. Surprisingly, we found the Kunafa to be the standout, with its delicious taste leaving a lasting impression. However, the baklava, while decent, seemed to be overpowered by the taste of rose essence. Despite this, the overall experience was satisfactory. On the downside, the customer service, ambience, and cleanliness were lacking. Sticky tables and a lack of responsiveness from staff to diners' needs were notable issues. Despite the shortcomings, the tasty Kunafa makes Balha Pastry worth a visit, though improvements in customer service and cleanliness would enhance the overall dining experience.
Mohmed Reshad PMMohmed Reshad PM
10
My mum came yesterday to buy atayef and she asked for the sugar syrup to be put in a bottle. The lady gave her a plastic container which spilled all inside the bag and only noticed when she got home. Today I went in again after my mum called, to say that I would come in to get more sugar syrup. The middle aged hijabi lady behind the counter was super rude. I explained what happened, even though my mum called earlier today, and she tried to tell me that the container doesn’t spill. I said yes it does and it did. I asked her to wrap up the container, and she didn’t do so properly. Then her attitude as she was handing it to me was super nasty again. Don’t recommend.
Mariam MMariam M
00
To be fair and to be honest, they are the best in Melbourne by far. Absolutely the freshest and the most authentic sweets and pastry in the town. Great range and variety plus fair pricing compared to others. We usually get some takeaway, and half of it is already gone by the time we get home. I know this photo is not the best to judge their level of quality, but I'll upload a new one on the next visit. We love the way they wrap the sweets and baklavas in a nice tray and put a ribbon on it. Makes it so special, so the presentation is world-class for a takeaway pastry. Well done guys keep the great work up. Highly recommended👌
LeoLeo
30
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Basic Info
Address
761-763 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
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+61 3 9383 3944
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Website
balhaspastry.com.au
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4.3
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Airy, 2-level joint with a grand staircase and a chandelier, specialising in Lebanese pastries.
attractions: Dejour Jeans, The JazzLab - Bennetts Lane Jazz Club Brunswick, Ukiyo Melbourne, Terra Madre Brunswick, Ride International Tours, bakes by her, ONA Melbourne Coffee Training Brunswick, restaurants: Tiba's Restaurant, A1 Bakery, Very Good Falafel, Lux Foundry, Golden Pizza, Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Khan Juice Brunswick, Roza Restaurant, The Woodlands Hotel, Moreland Hotel

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