How long can one order take? 45 minutes ? Once the order was given. Took them 20 minutes to reconfirm the order. Another 15 minutes later I checked to find out where is the food… Guess what! They misplaced the ticket and it will take another 5 minutes for the order to come through or you can take your money! We wait another 10 min before we get served on sat afternoon at 3:30 pm. Service sucks, try something else which has Middle East written on it. Definitely not recommended for service It gave me the feeling that unless you are not Arab or Arabic speaking, service does not apply to you! Surely one thing is clear… They are quick to say, «you can have your money back!» Wonder how many of you would like this treatment
Hiran T.
Place rating: 4 Auckland, New Zealand
You might turn Lebanese for it. From the faux chandeliers to the faux marble pillars, the Shefco Baklawa café makes you feel as though you’ve entered the Middle East from the moment you set foot inside. Ali Wonka entices you to the cabinets filled with giant round baking pans of crispy, soft, kataifi-rolled and cheesy scented delights. Most are filled with crunchy or ground pistachios and some with walnuts or dates. Rosewater and honey add perfume to the delicate flavours and textures of the sweet Lebanese pastries. Look, don’t touch and respect the counter scales that will determine your bill or you will turn into a dessert barrel and need to be rolled out of there. There is some interesting signage inside(see photo) and the coffee’s average, but it makes for interesting conversation and you might prefer a tea anyway. This place is fun!
Sandra K.
Place rating: 4 Auckland, New Zealand
This place has the BIGGEST selection of baklava I’ve ever seen, all made on the premises. At any time there’s more than a dozen to choose from and they don’t mind handing out a tasting or two. Choose a selection to eat in or fill a takeaway container(you pay by weight, $ 1 each on average). Syrup-laden and flavoured with dates, pistachios, walnuts, rosewater, even a couple of savoury cheese-filled options today. Sticky, gooey goodness making it’s way home!
