Araz Bakery

Best lachmajoon in town! Thin minced meat, not thick and pasty like others. We go every few weeks and order in bulk and he always makes it special for us. We love Araz! Amazing food, clean and so friendly. Will gladly drive across town for it. You won't be disappointed

Came here around 12:30, hoping to try several things on the menu that sounded intriguing. Unfortunately, what others have said is true: They sell out of the popular items quickly. So it was a bit disappointing for us, since most of what we wanted to try wasn't available (Spinach Borek, Ajarakan, Mini Khachapuri, and Nazook Gata).I had 2 Lahmajune (aka Lahmacun, Lahmajun), which I really loved. These were delicious, like a super thin pizza crust, topped with chopped beef in a flavorful sauce with spices and bits of veggies (onions, parsley, red peppers, etc). I also had a Spicy Borek, which was good, but I didn't love the filling-to-dough ratio on this one. I tasted the dough more than filling. My husband, lamenting the lack of Spinach Borek that he was looking forward to, had only 2 Maniesh (aka Manakeesh, Manakish, etc.) for lunch (and a Tahini bread for a later dessert). The owner who helped us, heated up our order (since it was all baked earlier and cool by now), but my husband later told me, his were barely warm. He really liked the topping of the Maniesh (Za'atar, which is a blend of several different spices including oregano & thyme). But he found the pita-like bread the Za'atar was spread on too dry, and overwhelmed the Za'atar. He enjoyed the Tahnini bread more, being just a sweet, light dough. Prices were quite reasonable, except the Spicy Borek seemed a bit much, compared to the other items on the menu. (Also, the Ajarakan is double the Spicy Borek, at $13. Maybe it's worth it, though; I can't say, since it wasn't available.) Due to the prices, I'm rounding up my rating to 4*.

We love our lahmujune ( Armenian pizza) and my brother in law found this place and said it was his favorite. From the thin, crispy crust to the spices and meat. We walked in and wanted to order a bunch of different borek, maniesh, and lahmujune. Varujan offered us a tasting of the spinach borek, cheese borek and lahmujune. It was the best we have ever had, brother in law was right! We ordered a ton to go for us and mother in law. We don't live in town anymore but this will be a regular stop whenever we visit.

Every order, every time...a home run! I have taken spinach borag, cheese borag, lahmajoon, mini khachipuri, nazook gata, and more to multiple events and guests are always super thrilled! I love when you give someone a taste of something they've never experienced before- and their senses are heightened! Today I stopped by in the morning, and all the favorites were available. I had called the day before for a special order, and it was ready right on time for pick-up. I just had to share, that with so many options at the potluck today that I went to, the ones I brought from Araz Bakery were among the first to be finished up!And FYI- For the bakery itself, upon entering, the aroma is fantastic, and matches the flavors in the actual items!Been coming regularly and the flavors and freshness are so consistent. Today I also enjoyed a delicious cup of Armenian Coffee as well while visiting. I'll keep on going, sharing deliciousness with friends, family, co-workers...and continue to support this great local businesses!

The most authentic Armenian bread bakery Fresno. This is where you go to get authentic manaiesh bread made with za'atar seasoning which is vegan; traditional cheese or spicy cheese byoreg made with Aleppo pepper; spinach filled byoreg, also vegan; the zestiest lahmajune (Armenian Pizza) and Adjarski or ajarakan egg boats. Don't let the simple menu fool you. Look up how to serve and eat each of these items online. TheseThese are Armenian breakfast and brunch staples, that you get hot and fresh and wash it down with tahn (buttermilk) also available in jugs. Some menu items are customizable. Be sure to ask. Everything is made to order so if you don't want to wait, call ahead. It is family owned and they are related to Hollywood's famous Sassoon Bakery and Taron bakery which serve up the best lahmajune in LA. They share the family recipe and this is the closest thing you'll get to the traditional flavor we craved from LA! So grateful to find authentic, traditional Armenian baked goods here in Fresno. Looking forward to seeing what other menu items they will expand upon in the future.

I found this bakery by the reviews and it reminds me of my Mom's Lebanese cooking ! The Lahmajoun is delicious and light very tasty! I will be back for sure and the owner is very nice.

Araz bakery is definitely my favorite place in Fresno!The guys were kind enough to wait for mer when I mentioned I will be coming around closing time. Not only were they kind enough to wait for me, but they were also so sweet to answer all my questions regarding the food (it's my first time trying Armenian baked goods). They were so sweet to even add some goods for me to test and try out. They also gave me free baklavas to have for my trip! Such a genuinely kind and thoughtful team :-)Every single thing I have tried was delicious! I'm excited to try my freshly made baked goods as well as bake the frozen goods.The place was very clean and neat, the ambience was so chill.

Amazing food, amazing owner and overall fantastic experience at this bakery. Will be going back!

Came to Araz Bakery for the first time and absolutely loved it! It was a new opportunity to try authentic Armenian/Middle Eastern food that's hard to find. Old recipes passed down for generations. I recommend the Ajarakan and Borek. The dough is baked fresh to order so if you're in a rush I recommend calling in ahead

Pros:Neat and clean.Good service.Decent price for food and portion size.Food was alright.Cons:Small dining area.Wish there was more filling in the pastries.