Assad Bakery

It is a supermarket with food service. Food was okay, I went based on the reviews that it said best Falafel. But it was okay. Had also Hummus with meat. Was okay. So if u want something quick on the go, this , will fill the stomach.

This place is one of my absolute favorites! I've tried many falafel in the area and further out and Assads has hands down the BEST falafel in my opinion. Their hummus is also the best tasting. The chicken kabob entree and the beef shawarma are also great and must haves! The service is great and the atmosphere is always welcoming.

What a great hidden Cleveland Gem! Not only do they have a great selection of middle eastern groceries but the food there is great!

Holy Yumminess! This place is a gem! I'm in Cleveland for business and have visited Assad twice in two days. I had the beef shawarma platter and dolmades tonight. Yum. I also picked up a cactus pear and a lovely pomegranate. The people are friendly and the food is fresh and delicious. It's worth stopping in for a bite!

So here i am walking down the street with one of my best buds. We were looking for somewhere to eat while i had work done on my car. I read the name of Assads Bakery as we passed it on the opposite side of the street. We never really considered it an option so we didnt think what of it. It was raining out side i had no hood on and i wanted a bite to eat. After a short burst of wind this amazing fragrant smell hit the air. It smelled of bread butter and ethnic seasonings! It was at this moment when we knew we had to cross the street and locate that smell. I felt like toucan Sam following my nose past a bar or two. As we got closer to the bakery we knew that was where we were going to eat. When we first went in the store instantly reminded us of some of the hybrid bakery stores with hot food in New York City. Coming here for the first time we weren't really sure where to order. The chef bursting in smells was fairly quit until he asked us what we wanted. I decided on the Chicken Shawarma and ny buddy the beef. He also got a dozen falafel's and paired it with some of cheapest baklava we have ever purchased. The cashier was the sweetest elderly woman with a keen sense of humor that was very welcoming. We decided to eat in the cramped store with seating tables and groceries geared toward people originating in the Middle Eastern countries. The store was filled with laughter of people speaking in a language i found unfamiliar but i could tell they were all liie family to one another.

Sort of a grocery store, sort of a bakery, and from what I could tell, not quite a restaurant - and it is all very authentic Middle Eastern. I was venturing downtown and needed to bring dessert to a picnic, so I routed to Assad's to check out the bakery options. What I found was a small and super authentic grocery store specializing in middle eastern ingredients, foods, and grocery. Bakery selection was somewhat limited - many were packaged goods - but I did see some fresh-prepared baklava and wrapped date desserts. There was also an assortment of fresh middle eastern breads that looked tasty. Prepared middle eastern meals were available to order behind the counter, probably for a "to-go" eating occasion. The neighborhood is not one that is up and coming / hip and trendy, so I would not necessarily feel so comfortable walking around solo, but the folks I interacted with were friendly and perhaps surprised to see a white girl in the 'hood.

The wife and I got take out from here on a weeknight.We both ordered the kafta platter: three sizable beef kabobs, rice, salad, and hummus.The portions were great. The hummus, salad, and rice, were all flavorful and fresh. The kabobs were SO DRY. They were well-seasoned, but the dryness kind of ruined the whole experience. It was almost difficult to eat.

One of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland period. Everything is made in house, including the many varieties of pitas and stuffed pies. Beef shawarma is incredible--fatty and juicy with caramelized bits. Recommend getting it in the amazing Assad's Platter, which comes with a 1/4 lb. each of chicken and beef shawarma, five pieces of falafel, stuffed grape leaves, beef kabob, chicken kabob, a kefta kabob, hummus, perfectly cooked rice, pickles, cucumber salad, and pita. Assad's is also a well stocked Middle Eastern grocery store with fresh spices, nuts, legumes, grains in bulk. Fresh feta cheese behind the deli counter. Top shelf olive oils, tahini, and a great selection of hard to find cheeses/yogurts too. Produce selection is modest but fresh and inexpensive. The owner is very friendly and takes pride in his store -- was glad to answer any questions I had. Definitely worth the 30 min. trek out here from the East Side.

Best middle eastern in the city, hands down. It's difficult to not walk out of there without one of everything. The more you try, the more you are hooked. They are extremely friendly and helpful.

Awesome place with very kind people. Love the shwarma there and every food! Very delicious.