The best pastry shops Jordan

Pastries, ice creams and espressos are available.

This pastry shop is very popular among Jordanians and has several locations in town. It must be said that the shop has existed since 1951. It was founded by Al-Haj Mahmoud Habibah, who came to find refuge from Jerusalem in 1948. The specialty of the house is the knafeh, a pastry made of brick sheets, melted cheese and pistachio chips, sprinkled with sugar syrup. It is very sweet, very good and a must try during a stay in Jordan. You can also buy boxes of pastries to take home.

Founded in 1860 in Jerusalem, this pastry shop has been so successful that it has opened several stores in the Arab world. Its baklava and other treats dripping with molasses or honey are simply delicious. The brightly lit, surgically clean shops are somewhat intimidating, but the staff will be happy to advise you. There too, you'll find pretty iron assortment boxes to slip into your suitcase to extend your trip or to offer as a souvenir. The store is also present at the airport

This pastry shop is very popular with the local bourgeoisie. It is here that they come to stock up on rich birthday cakes bursting with cream and iced toppings. The pastry shop also has a tea room - what a bargain! - where you can try their specialties. If you're not into fluffy cakes, you'll also find a wide selection of oriental pastries, including the famous kenafeh, for those who haven't tried it yet. And for the hot days, you will also find ice creams.

This traditional oriental pastry shop is one of the most famous in the city. It's a bit out of the way, but if you like Jordanian sweets, you won't be disappointed! The pastries are made daily and are topped with sugar syrup flavoured with orange or rose. Be sure to try the walnut and pistachio mahmouls. If you come to Irbid at the end of your stay, don't hesitate to fill up on these pastries, which can be kept for a few days. The challenge will be not to have eaten them all before leaving.