Review Balha's Pastry - Brunswick

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.

Ordered 21 * 2kg trays of mixed baklava’s. The girls at the service area were absolutely amazing. Nothing was too hard, flexibility of packaging and communication was fantastic every step of the way. Customer service second to none! ! For someone who likes anything sweet, Balha’s just make me want to sing “I’m in heaven!” Each tray was perfectly made up ready to deliver to our clients! These sweets will be sure to make life sweeter for everyone. Thanks Balha’s! Highly recommended!

Needed a last minute cake for a dinner party, and ran in crossing every part of my body that they still had something. They did! Great recommendations and service from the women behind the counter. Every single small treat behind the cases that surround the customer area looked next level. If I lived in the area, I'd be there so often for a coffee and a bite. Highly recommend checking it out.

Their baklavas are always good to eat! Not too sweet, simple and they’re so addictive until I forgot to leave some for my partner. We love cashew, pistachio and walnut!

Clean, authentic and tasty middle eastern pastry restaurant. The staff are very polite and caring. The pastry are die for. The skill of making coffee exemplary. The only issue I face is the lavatories are not clean. They need automatic sensor air freshener to get rid of the human aroma from the lavatory.. Can the staff keep an eye on the cleanliness of the lavatories and ensure there are sufficient toilet rolls. 5 stars for their customer service and food.

If you are a fan of Lebanese Sweets, you must give this place a go. I have been going this place for years just to try their Ward El Sham and Znood El Sit, which are amazing; specially the Ashta. One of the best.

Abou Omar is the King of l bebanese Lebanese sweet ....he always great you with welcome offer you refreshments. Nice sweet and good service from him and the other Thanks all ☺️

The absolute best sweets in Melbourne! As soon as we walked in we were greeted by friendly staff who offered us their best service and were very quick. The znood was amazing, the best I’ve tasted in Melbourne so far. All the sweets we ordered were so tasty with the perfect amount of sweetness. The atmosphere was so beautiful very warm and friendly and the tasty, delicious sweets were to die for. Will definitely be back!

Great place to visit and experience some real yummy food.. Staff were very helpful and welcoming.. We will be back

If you are in Melbourne, you should visit this shop. If you live interstate, you can order the sweet online and it will arrive within 2 business days. I have just received my box of barazek and baklava. They have a fantastic service.

You can not drive pass this place with out stopping for a nibble ,its all delicious I’m definitely a fan ,aiming to taste every sweet made in there ���

Amazing variety, the best baklava I have eaten so far. A must buy for me ,for my friends & family in Singapore!

Best sweet shop in the country never had a problem and your customer service is first class keep up the good work

What a fantastic pastry shop! Bringing the fine traditions of Lebanon to Sydney Road, Brunswick. I live in the area, whenever I pass by I see so many people enjoying the sweets. Perfect for gift giving too! They will pack the sweets for you, and it is a lot more unique than a box of chocolates! The nuts they use are very fresh, and generous, from pistachio to cashew. A personal favourite is the pistachio half moon. I also enjoy the knafeh with tea. You could order something different with each visit, and you'd not run out of choice! Over summer they also do fantastic fresh icecreams with unique flavours, from pistachio (my favourite!) to rosewater and mastika. You've got to try this place.

Lovely aray if sweets beautifully presented �� just what you need after a meal something to finish or something to take for coffee

The baklava was great. Traditional sweets excellent. I would rate it 5 stars

Ordered the molkiya, the cream tasted like it was rotten. When confronting the staff I was tolr "it's the second tray we are selling today, it must be good" he refused to taste it! Never liked their service but kept coming back ca s the sweets were good but guess what NOT ANYMORE!

Your sweets are amazing but your customer service is shocking. I visited your store yesterday and I appreciate how busy you were and was willing to wait as long as possible. Upon asking one of your female staff a question she replied very rudely. A little training in customer service will go along way.

Just went to the shop on 6 Apr 2016. Was served by a charming man....love the baklavas! Have been craving for this for years! So delicious and I just can't stop eating it....Fantastic! Yum yum!

Amazing tasty treats and happy smiling staff

ilove every thing about this place including tjw friendly Lebanese chicks.

Highly recommended service” and taste �and quality in the sweets are amazing

I have been going there for years not that I get there often but it has the best baklava in Melbourne! !!!!

Hands down best sweets in Melbourne. Great service and quality food. Thank you