Al-Aqsa Bakery & Restaurant

March 2026: Today was no different from my last visit. The Welcome was even better because we were remembered. The service was “par excellence” .. I would always recommend them especially when you are in the area or even if you are Not, just go visit them. The courteous owner and his staff, especially Ayat, hasn’t changed. We got samples of Falafels and hands down those were the best I HAVE EVER TASTED!!! Please just visit, then you would understand February 2026: Food was A-Class, Fresh and full of flavour. The quantity was phenomenal because I got dinner of of it. The service provided by Ayat was excellent! She made sure we were well taken care of and on top of that she was soooo friendly. Such lovely eyes. I tried a pomegranate soda called Laziza and that blew my taste buds away, it wa

I went here based off a recommendation that I saw on tiktok. I was absolutely blown away. This is as authentic as authentic can get in food and in people. The owner (i believe) was super friendly and had no problem handling my milk allergy. I felt very welcomed and surrounded by wonderful Palestinian tradition in the heart of Brooklyn. I had a few people join me at my table to chat which was very nice. The lamb was juicy, the veggies were amazing, and the fries were crisp. I will be coming back soon. Ramadan Mubarak

Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish!!! 10 out of 10! Ayat is so kind and attentive and the food is mouth watering. My wife and I got the lamb platter and the lamb just melted in our mouth. The chef brought out complimentary falafel and hummus - no joke, it’s probably the best falafel I’ve ever had in my life ❤️ Allah bless this establishment and the people who run it and work there. Ameen ❤️

An incredible lunch at an affordable price. We got the mixed lamb and chicken shawarma platter and while it runs pricier than a sandwich (around $24) it came piled high with lamb and chicken easily worth the price, and more than enough for both of us for a quick lunch. The chicken was the star—moist and well-seasoned, rich and fatty without feeling heavy or greasy. The lamb, while also good, was near the end of the spit and as a result came out a little dry and not nearly as rich. The shatta (hot sauce), toum (garlic sauce), and tahina all tasted homemade and more than compensated. The cucumber and tomato salad was light and simply seasoned, which perfectly complemented the rich meats and sauces. The pickled cucumbers and turnip had deep tang and traditionally fermented flavors that really

Hands down the best shawerma in Bay Ridge. I don’t care what anyone else says, but when I’m craving shawerma, I want to enjoy the flavor and to actually feel full. So many places make their sandwiches tiny, almost like sushi rolls, but I love that Al-Aqsa stays authentic with big, flavorful portions. I always order the mixed shawerma with fries (for $15) and it never disappoints. Plus, they’ve added more seating and now offer more payment options, including Apple Pay, which is super convenient.