Shatila Bakery

"Dearborn’s sprawling Middle Eastern bakery and cafe is the perfect recipe for satisfying one’s sweet tooth. The ice cream counter offering flavors like mango, strawberry, and cherry is particularly satisfying. First-timers to this institution would be wise to consider the pistachio ice cream — a favorite and Shatila specialty." - Courtney Burk

"This cherished Lebanese bakery is famous for its baklava and other traditional pastries, such as ghraybeh butter cookies, nutty maamoul, and awamehs (fried dough soaked in sweet syrup). The bright, mall foodcourt-like setting encourages customers to browse the pastry cases at their own pace. Don’t forget to swing by the ice cream bar for a scoop of pistachio." - Courtney Burk

"This beloved Middle Eastern pastry oasis in Dearborn is known for its baklava. The assorted baklava platters are a staple of celebrations any time of year, in particular during Eid. Other traditional choices like ghraybeh butter cookies, nutty maamoul, and awamehs (think fried dough soaked in sweet syrup) are also available. The mall-like setting encourages customers to browse the well-lit pastry cases. Don’t forget to visit the ice cream bar for a scoop of pistachio." - Serena Maria Daniels

"With its indoor palm trees, local institution Shatila Bakery feels like an oasis of crave-inducing sweet treats. The cases teeming with tempting pastries make choosing dessert a challenge, but some must-haves include the baklava made with layers of phyllo dough stuffed with nuts such as pistachios, walnuts, cashews, or almonds. The pistachio ice cream is also outstanding." - Serena Maria Daniels

"With its indoor palm trees, local institution Shatila Bakery feels like an oasis of crave-inducing sweet treats. The cases teeming with tempting pastries make choosing dessert a challenge, but some must-haves include the baklava made with layers of phyllo dough stuffed with nuts such as pistachios, walnuts, cashews, or almonds. The pistachio ice cream is also outstanding." - Serena Maria Daniels