Damascus Bread & Pastry Shop

Was expecting such good babaganoush… too much lemon and not nearly enough tahini.
Dissapointed…Falafels are not the same as they used to be either.

I get the falafel sandwich for $ 4.50 for lunch at least once a week. So you may say Mike likes their falafels. They have other great fresh snack alternatives like homemade hummus and pita bread. Dude that runs the shop recognized me after just a few visits. He says hello friend, which means we are besties. Everything is a good deal here. Just make sure not to go when I go, so I don’t have to wait

Love this place. Hummusssssssss, falafel sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, baklava… I mean this place has the solution for every moment of hunger…

The guy at the counter was very rude!!! I ordered kanafa and got helwa… I told him to heat it up and he started arguing with me how fresh it was. I wanted it heated but guess not.

The baklava is not good. Lazy preparation of the phyllo dough and using cheap ingredients (olive oil instead of butter) left the phyllo soggy instead of flaky and bland tasting. Too bad, I used to like this place.

Love this place! Everything is super delicious and authentic. You can buy pretty much anything from a snack, lunch to some dessert. I love their meat pies, spinach pies, sweets and baklava. I highly recommend stopping in at this little gem. You won’t be disappointed. The staff is always friendly and helpful.

A great, friendly bakery I visited all the time when I lived in the neighborhood. The prices are good, and the pita and hummus are fantastic. Make sure to try the halva and various side dishes/​salads, too. Everything is good, and the owner is a very nice guy.

My roommate and I were craving hummus and went to check out places in the area. This place is pretty popular with regulars, and I can see why. I had gotten the spinach and garlic spread along with a chicken sandwich — all really good! You can taste the freshness in everything. Plus side was that it didn’t burn a hole in my wallet!

Of course walking back to NYC I see this place and go in and there’s a ton of choices. I went with two pockets: Spinach and Potato and Chicken. The chicken was delicious and probably great warmed. The spinach and potato were ok and a little sour. I just ate a falafel wrap at Bedouin so a little full.

I love this strip on Atlantic Ave. You’ve got so many authentic Middle Eastern food options, from Yemen Café to Sahadi’s and of course, Damascus.
Came here for the first time this past weekend and trust me– if you appreciate good Syrian food you will adore this shop.
I got the spinach pocket and the fresh made halva. Good mother of desserts, that stuff was awesome. If you’ve never had halva before I highly recommend putting your face in it. It’s tough to describe but just think rich and flaky almond paste with a twist. The spinach pie was also yummy but slightly sour.
The owner is very kind and clearly takes pride in his shop.
I can’t wait to go back this weekend and try more. *cash only!*

Glad I found this place. I originally came to go to to Sahadi’s, 2 doors down, but I was very disappointed with their selection. When leaving I found Damascus Bread and Pastry shop and find everything I needed at good prices.
On top of that, the people who work there are extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful.

The best hummus I’ve ever had. The pita here is freshly baked and puts mass-​produced pita to shame. Same with all of the other baked goods, and it’s hard to leave the shop without some of the sweets, too. Magical.
I love all of their prepared salads, and the prices are very reasonable. They make a mean falafel sandwich that I can’t wait to eat and shamelessly devour on the street on the way home.
The people who work here are also lovely, and I have a lot of respect for their establishment.

This was a fun bakery with so many Syrian goodies to sample. The man behind the counter was very accommodating to explain what the various pastries were and he was quite enthusiastic for me to buy, buy, buy.
In my pursuit to try food from different countries, now I can say I have tried food from Syria.

Brad works here, and is clueless, so he sold the wrong things at the wrong prices and even gave away a lot of merchandise. When the owners found out, they were angry. Brad said, «we didn’t know what I was supposed to do. What should I do next time?» The owners responded. «Damn. Ask us, Brad.» That response became so infamous, that it also became the name of the store. Damnaskus Brad.
What to get: Lamb Burek, Stuffed Squash, Babaghanoush.
What else: Don’t leave Brad in charge of your store.
This is a grocery store in the heart of Brooklyn selling Middle Eastern goods and prepared foods. I am thinking it’s Syrian, since Damascus is the capital of Syria, and yes I am completely syrious. Also I heard it on Sirius radio. While I was driving on the Road to Damascus.
What I’ve had from here that was very good:
— Lamb Burek — it wasn’t on the level of Duck-​a-​genie in the Bronx but it was good.
— Stuffed Squash — I’m not a fan in general but my friend who loves stuffed squash, loved it.
— Babaghanoush — not the best I’ve ever had but nevertheless very enjoyable.
The prices are also very competitive and some things are downright cheap, especially for Brooklyn.
What I’ve had from here that wasn’t as good:
— The Shawarma sandwich. My friend loved it, but I found it to be a little dry, a little uninteresting, and a little average.
Overall it scores a 4 star rating but it’s a solid 4. Speaking of solid. (Pulls down pants).

5 stars for their insanely addictive white «triangle”/pita bread and hummus. Haven’t been back to Sahadis in a decade since discovering this Damascus. The trick is that you have to get and eat the bread fresh. While available 7 days a week it is only baked and delivered fresh Monday-​Saturday and trust me, this bread is only good for about 8 hours after it is made (it is packaged in clear plastic bags in plastic racks towards back of counter). After that it just turns from magical to standard store bought triangle bread.
Smear some of their hummus on their fresh bread, top with fresh cucumber slices and salt and pepper and you will be hooked.
By the way, they just introduced their own pizza flat bread that is excellent. Add your on toppings and throw in oven for 10mns and you have the perfect pie. Their flat bread is now available everywhere from Whole Foods to Associated; however, we have found it is about $ 2 cheaper directly from Damascus.
Aside from the food, they get 5 stars for how friendly they are. Make you feel welcome every time you come in.

Came for lunch to try their falafel and shawarma sandwiches. Five dollars each and pita loaded to the brim with pickled cabbage, pickles, tahini, lettuce, tomato and meat or falafel balls. We sat and ate them at the bench on the bus stop because we just couldn’t wait to try them. So delicious!
We also of course bought their hummus, which is the creamiest I’ve ever tried, their lemony babaganoush, their homemade pita bread and some delicious green olives. Damascus has so many incredible delicacies to try. I will be back to sample their taramasalata, baklava, and spinach pies ($ 2 each!).

I came here after reading about the tasty pita bread. I came for the pita, and left with some lovely hummus, baba, tabouleh, and pita bread.
I made tabouleh earlier in the day and we did a taste test. The Damascus tabouleh was really good, and was not dry like you find in every store. I thought the flavors were well balanced and not too salty. The hummus was really delicious. I would come here for the hummus alone. You will not find these subtle flavors in many store made hummus. I remember zabar’s had good hummus like 20 years ago.
The pita were soft and had good flavor. I make my flatbreads and unless you are eating pita from the stove it does not have the same amazing flavor. For a bag of pita you cannot beat their prices and freshness.

I am obsessed with their spinach pies. I am clutching one in my hand as I write this. My phone is greasy but I don’t care. These pies are soft fluffy pitas wrapped around savory vinegary spinach, that toast to perfection and make a perfect snack or light lunch for just $ 2. I buy in bulk and freeze them, lest I eat them all on the spot.
Their pita bread is amazing and cheap (bag of 6 for $ 1). Pita chips with thyme and olive oil, as well as baba ganush are pretty good too. The baklava looks great and I will be sure to try some soon. But for me it’s all about THOSE PIES.

Brooklyn institution for middle eastern delights
By far the best pita you can get in the city
So fresh it talks back
The hummus and babaghonoush is excellent
Prices are reasonable especially considering the high quality
The spinach pie is Excellent and the falafel sandwiches are worth a try. they have a sign says that they have the best falafel sandwiches now I don’t know if they are the best I have had but they are pretty damn good. Worth a trip if you are in the area.
Bring a cooler to take some goodies home.

It’s weird, really. Sahadi’s is located right next door and tends to get all the love, but every time I walk down to Atlantic Ave, I always find myself gravitating to the Damascus Bakery.
Best. Hummus. Ever. I’ve never gotten a sandwich, but all of their salad-​type stuff is fantastic. Carrot salad? Delish. Baba ghannouj? Amazing. Their za’atar is superb, and the closest thing I’ve had to what I got in Israel.
But honestly, it’s all about the hummus. GET IT. $ 3 for 8oz of this magic spread is such a bargain! The only difficulty you’ll encounter is not eating it all at once!
In the back, they have spices, like Sahadi’s. Prices are similar, quality is similar. Just… go here. Now.