Aleppo Sweets is a simple experiential cafe offering counter service, you may not even remember you’re in Providence! We do not take reservations. We do offer take-out for orders placed in person, and shortly we hope to offer online ordering for take-out.
Baklava
بقلاوة
Traditionally Syrian Baklava is made with sugar (not honey). Nuts are tossed with orange blossom water. In general, the ingredients are the same, the variation is in the quantity of each and THE CRUNCH experience. The different treatments of the phyllo dough and the nuts, creates different crunching experiences. Each style is also it’s own artistic expression, similar to sushi, and like Sushi Masters in Japan; being a creator of baklava carries with it a certain level of prestige, and secrecy.
Select Your Favorite Baklava
بقلاوة
SELECT your favorite from available baklava behind the glass.
Your Favorite 4 boxed on the spot … $8
Fresh Boxed Baklava
بقلاوة
Our baklava selection varies from month to month. The following items can always be ordered online for pick-up or shipped to your favorite people!
Classic - Chopped Walnuts $25 2lb box
Chopped walnuts layered between crispy phyllo dough, dusted with crushed pistachios.
Classic - Chopped Pistachios $35 2lb box
Chopped pistachios layered between crispy phyllo dough, dusted with crushed pistachios.
Chocolate Classic Pistachio - Chopped Pistachios $35 2lb box
Chopped pistachios layered between crispy phyllo dough, dusted with crushed pistachios.
Lady Fingers - Crushed Pistachio $35 2lb box
Crushed pistachios rolled in layers of crispy phyllo dough, lightly drizzled with simple syrup.
Lady Fingers - Whole Pistachios $40 2lb box
Whole pistachios rolled in layers of crispy phyllo dough, dusted with crushed pistachios.
Bride’s Bracelet - Whole Pistachios $35 2lb box
Whole pistachios are nestled into crispy phyllo dough, rolled, rushed and looped to create a “bracelet”.
Purse - Whole Pistachios $40 2lb box
Whole pistachios are held in an open phyllo ‘purse’ with cinched sides.
Stuffed - Whole Pistachios $40 2lb box
Soup
شوربة العدس
Cozy up with a Syrian staple. Red lentil soup with lemon. $4.50
Olives
زيتون
Marinated olives with lemon, olive oil, and spices. $3.95
Stuffed Dates
تمر محشي
Dates are a staple of Middle Eastern countries.
These delicious dates are stuffed with chopped pistachios tossed with a a little honey, and dusted with cardamom. $5.50
Mezze
مقبلات
Syria, like most places in the Middle East, is well known for their Mezze dishes, typically served as light fare. Pick Two $13.95 Pick Three $19.95
Hummus
حمص
An authentic Syrian version from the Akhtarini home. Pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon, olive oil. Served with Syrian Bread. $6.50
Baba Ghanoush
بابا غنوج
Authentic pureed roasted eggplant with tahini, lemon, olive oil and spices. Served with Syrian Bread. $7.50
Tabouleh Salad
تبولة
You’ll never be satisfied with that grocery store version again. Greens, plenty of parsley, bulgar wheat, lemon, tomatoes, spices. Served with Syrian Bread. $7.50
Labneh
لبنة
Syrian yogurt strained to the consistency of soft cheese drizzled with olive oil and za'atar spices. Super delicions with kabobs! Served with Syrian Bread. $5.50
Stuffed Grape Leaves
لبنة
From the Akhtarini home, not like you get at ‘the deli’, stuffed, rolled and cooked right here at 107 Ives. Tender grape leaves stuffed with rice, red sweet pepper, parsley, garlic, olive oil and plenty of lemon. $8.25
Syrian Bread
Most of our dishes come with Syrian Bread, but if you would like a separate order you are most welcome! $2.00
Fatayer
فطاير
A common Syrian street food, often eaten on-the-go wrapped in paper. Softly baked bread, served as a flatbread or pinched into the shape of a ‘boat’ and filled with toppings.
Za’atar:
زعتر
Za’atar spices mixed with olive oil. $3.75 / 2 for $6.95
Aleppo Pepper:
فليفلة
Spicy Aleppo Pepper paste with olive oil. $3.75 / 2 for $6.95
Cheese:
جبن
A special combination of cheeses, parsley and spices. $3.75 / 2 for $6.95
Pepper & Lamb:
Small pieces of pepper and lamb mixed with spices and olive oil. $4.50 / 2 for $7.95
Kabob
كباب
Chicke Kabob:
كباب دجاج
Marinated chicken dusted with Syrian herbs, grilled on a skewer. $8.95 Pairs nicely with Mezze items.
Kefta Lamb Kabob:
كباب خاروف
Lamb ground and mixed with Syrian herbs, grilled on a skewer. $9.95 Pairs nicely with Mezze items.
Falafel
فلافل
A Classic. Homestyle. Five pieces served with tahini sauce. $6.50
Falafel Syrian Bread Wrap
فلافل
Perfect on the go! Four pieces of falafel, tahini sauce, veggies wrapped and you’re OFF! Order SPICY or NOT SPICY $6.25
Kibbeh
كبة
A very popular Middle Eastern food. Bulgar Wheat, legumes and spices surround flavorful meat and fried. $8.95
Foule
فول مدمس
A savory Syrian staple, often enjoyed for breakfast! Tahini, garlic, lemon, olive oil, fava beans and spices, served traditionally with Syrian bread and a spoon! $8.50
Musabaha
مسبحة
So DELICIOUS, and another common savory morning food!
A larger dish of tahini with whole chickpeas, plenty of olive oil, topped with tomatoes, parsley, and fried Syrian bread. $8.50
Drinks
مشروبات
Hot Drinks
TEA - Syrians are ALL about TEA!
Served traditionally with a dash of sugar. (Request no sugar.) Our Teas are steeped in piping hot water and brought back to a boil, Syrians like HOT TEA. *Decaf is available. If you want American Speed Tea, just let us know.
Black Tea:
Cup to go: $3.00 Small Pot: $4.50 Large Pot: $6.50
Black Tea with Fresh Mint:
Cup to go: $3.50 Small Pot: $5.00 Large Pot: $7.00
Ginger, Cardamom & mint Tea, brewed (with sugar) from scratch:
Cup to go: $3.50 Small Pot: $5.00 Large Pot: $7.00
Hibiscus Tea:
Cup to go: $3.50 Small Pot: $5.00 Large Pot: $7.00
Turkish Coffee:
Made to order. Made in a Copper Rakwa. $3.00
Turkish Coffee made with Milk, a pince of cardamom and a dash of sugar
Delish! Made to order. Made in a Copper Rakwa. $3.00
Arabic Coffee
Similar to Turkish coffee with cardamom and a dash of sugar. Made to order. Made in a Copper Rakwa. $3.00
American Coffee
Made to order, pour over. Decaf available. $2.50
Cold Drinks
Iced Hibiscus Tea: $3.25
Iced Blackberry Drink: $3.25
Syrian (lightly salted) Yogurt Drink: $5.50
Fruit Smoothie of the Day: $6.50
Tamarind Date Drink - A very special Syrian treat: $4.25
Bottled Arabic Soda: Pepsi, Sprite, Orange $2.75
Bottled Sparkling Water: $2.75
Bottled Water: $2.00
Aleppo Soap
Aleppo is well known for their centuries old trade of handcrafted soap made of laurel bay oil and olive oil.
Aged over 36 months, it lasts a very long time!
Cut and embossed (in Arabic) by hand. From Syria. $8.00
Activities:
Play some Backgammon or Chess! A popular Syrian evening past time! Beautiful mother of pearl inlaid backgammon board from Syria, on the bookshelf next to the fountain!
Playing Cards are available in the square wooden box along with instructions for one of the most common Syrian card games.