Fresh Arabic Sweets — Restaurant in Buffalo

In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little, yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so. But there are times when a critic truly risks something, and that is in the discovery and defense of truly amazing shawarma and sweets. The world is often unkind to foreign talent, foreign creations. The foreign needs friends. Just now, I experienced something both foreign and local: an extraordinary meal from a singularly unexpected source. To say that both the meal and its makers have challenged my preconceptions about arabic cuisine is a gross understatement. They have rocked me to my core. In the past, I have made no secret of my admiration for their famous motto, "Do you want garlic sauce?" But I realize, only now do I truly understand what they mean. Not everyone can become a great artist; but a great artist can come from anywhere. It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than those of the geniuses cooking at Fresh Arabic Sweets, who are, in this critic's opinion, nothing less than the finest chefs in Black Rock. I will be returning to FAS soon,...

Don't even hesitate to try this place, it's amazing. The BEST baklava in the area! It's delicious fresh baked baklava of all kinds. The chicken is incredible, roasted on a vertical spit, sooo flavorful, moist, tender. The garlic sauce was very rich and good. The people here are so warm, kind, generous, and hospitable. Theyre very helpful and friendly! All the guys that work there are such sweethearts! Every person I have brought to try this chicken has raved about it. You can't stop eating it. One of my favorite places. It's a very small place so it's more suited for takeout. I never have an issue with parking, which is great. I review restaurants regularly and rarely give five stars...but this is one place that has never been disappointing! I hope they...

This was a great family-run bakery that sells by the pound and is very reasonably priced, especially considering that nuts and honey are more premium ingredients.

There are several varieties of cookie, with different nut fillings. On the day I stopped, there were 4 cookies each with cashew, walnut, pistachio, and mixed nut fillings.

There was/is/will be again (after COVID) interior seating for one or two tables. It is a quick pit stop from Wegman’s.

October 2020 Update: I had a grilled schwarma sandwich for the incredibly low price of $5, with pickled something (cucumber?), tomato, a solid amount of chicken and French fries. Falafel was $3.50! And they had a new dessert that is cheese-based and...