Old City Sweets
Civilization is sweet.
Old City Sweets is a family business dedicated to sharing the rich, authentic flavors of Syrian baklava with the world. Our baklava is lovingly handmade by our mother, an authentic Syrian who brings generations of tradition and expertise to every batch.
Baklava's origins trace back to the ancient Middle East, with early versions appearing in Assyrian and Persian kitchens. Over centuries, the recipe evolved and traveled along trade routes. When the Ottoman Empire expanded into the Levant, baklava became a celebrated dessert in Syria, "the cradle of civilization", where local bakers perfected it with regional ingredients like pistachios and clarified butter. Today, Syrian baklava is renowned for its delicate layers, aromatic flavors, and the unique touch of Syrian hospitality.
Clarified Butter
We clarify our own butter in-house, using only the highest quality butter for a rich, authentic flavor in every bite.
Premium Pistachios
Our baklava is filled with a generous amount of hand-crushed, premium pistachios, just like in Syria.
Quality Dough
Each batch is rolled by hand with only the highest quality Phyllo Dough.
Signature Syrup
Our baklava is finished with a homemade syrup delicately infused with a classic Syrian touch that adds a fragrant, floral note and elevates the baklava to a truly authentic experience.
Our Process
- Authentic Syrian recipe, passed down from mother to daughter for generations
- Completely homemade, from syrup to filling
- Pain-stakingly layered, rolled, baked, and cut by hand
- Professionally packaged in our branded boxes
- Fed to an expectant sweets lover