Restaurant$$
Al Ameer Restaurant
Order Al-Ameer platter (kabab, tawook, kafta, shawarma), Raw kibbeh, Shredded lamb with almonds, yogurt and rice
Bakery · East Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
Shatila Bakery
Middle Eastern pastry house founded in Dearborn in 1979 by the late Riad Shatila and still family-run; the company is led by his widow Zinat Shatila. It sells baklawa, maamoul, knafeh, French pastries and ice cream, ships nationwide, and has branches in West Bloomfield and (since 2023) Dearborn Heights at 26771 Ford Rd.
HFJ note: On the original HFJ Eats short list. Dearborn's sweet tooth.
DirectionsApple MapsWebsiteInstagram14300 W Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Open until 11 PM most nights per Zabihah listing
What to order
- Pistachio baklawa
- Knafeh
- Mango ice cream
Halal status
Fully halal per Zabihah listing (Muslim-owned, owners confirmed halal status); no certifier named.
Halal status is as stated by the business or its certifier at the time we last checked. Menus and suppliers change. If it matters to you, ask the staff before you order.
Good for
- dessert
- family
- iftar
- takeout
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