A Taste of Amman
in the Mid-South
From owner Asad Almalhi's family sweet shop in Jordan to Memphis — savor freshly baked Kaak Bread, golden knafeh, and cardamom-spiked Turkish coffee. Our ambition is to share our culture through every pastry we make.
Our Story
A Taste of Amman, Rooted in Memphis
Petra Pastry was born from owner Asad Almalhi's childhood in Amman, Jordan, where he learned the art of crafting knafeh in his father's sweet shop. Today, that same tradition fills our Memphis bakery — freshly made cheese topped with crispy pastry and pistachios, best paired with Turkish coffee spiked with cardamom for the perfect sweet and salty balance.
Walk through our doors and you'll be greeted by the aroma of fresh Kaak Bread — Jerusalem Bread generously coated in sesame seeds, crisp outside and pillowy soft within. Asad's wife, Maisaa Hassan, leads our dessert kitchen, hand-making cheesecakes, cookies, baklava, and pistachio Arabic ice cream rolls. As Asad says, "My ambition is to tell the Mid-South of our culture through our sweets and baked goods."
Sweets & Stories from the Levant
Our Signature Specialties
Rooted in Asad's upbringing in his father's sweet shop in Amman, every bite tells a story of Palestinian and Jordanian tradition.
Knafeh
A Palestinian pastry Asad learned to make growing up in Amman — freshly made cheese topped with crispy pastry and pistachios. Pair it with our cardamom-spiked Turkish coffee for the perfect sweet and salty balance.
Kaak (Jerusalem Bread)
The first thing you'll smell when you walk in. Generously coated in sesame seeds with a crisp outside and pillowy soft interior — regulars grab one and head next door to Ali Baba for hummus, falafel, and shawarma fillings.
Maisaa's Desserts
Asad's wife Maisaa Hassan crafts fresh-baked cheesecakes, cookies, and baklava daily. Don't miss the pistachio Arabic ice cream rolls, fresh watermelon juice, or a warm cappuccino on the side.
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The Full Menu
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Heritage & Craft
Sharing Our Culture, One Sweet at a Time
Authentic Traditions
Owner Asad Almalhi brings recipes learned in his father's sweet shop in Amman, Jordan — from knafeh to sesame-crusted Kaak Bread.
A Family Affair
Asad's wife Maisaa Hassan handcrafts our desserts — fresh cheesecakes, cookies, baklava, and pistachio Arabic ice cream rolls — with love and care.
Baked Fresh Daily
Walk in to the aroma of fresh bread filling the air — pillowy Kaak, crispy knafeh, and cardamom-spiked Turkish coffee, made fresh every day.
The Hands Behind the Pastry
Meet Asad & Maisaa
Asad Almalhi
Owner & Master Baker
Born and raised in Amman, Jordan, Asad grew up in his father's sweet shop, learning the time-honored craft of Middle Eastern pastry. Every knafeh tray and loaf of Kaak Bread carries the legacy of generations — a piece of home shared with every guest.
Maisaa Hassan
Pastry Artisan & Co-Owner
Maisaa brings warmth and artistry to every dessert she creates. From silky cheesecakes and delicate baklava to hand-rolled pistachio Arabic ice cream, her creations are a labor of love — crafted fresh daily with the same care she gives her family.
4.8 ⭐
Beloved by Memphis
Amman
Where Our Story Began
2
Generations of Tradition
Daily
Fresh Bread & Sweets
Voices From Our Community
Sharing Our Culture, One Sweet at a Time
"The knafeh here is absolutely addicting — that sweet and salty combination of fresh cheese, crispy pastry, and pistachios is unlike anything else in Memphis. Paired with their cardamom-spiked Turkish coffee, it's a transportive experience. A true taste of Amman in the Mid-South."
- Edible Memphis
"The moment you walk in, the smell of fresh bread fills the air. Their Kaak — Jerusalem Bread coated in sesame seeds — has a crisp outside and pillowy soft interior. I grab a loaf and head next door to Ali Baba for hummus and shawarma. Maisaa's baklava and pistachio ice cream rolls keep me coming back."
- A Loyal Regular
Ahlan wa Sahlan
Share Our Story With You
As Asad says, "My ambition is to tell the Mid-south of our culture through our sweets and baked goods." Whether you're ordering a tray of knafeh for a celebration, fresh Kaak bread for the family, or a custom cheesecake from Maisaa, we'd love to hear from you.
Visit Our Shop
5802 Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Memphis, TN 38134 — right next door to Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill
Call Asad & Maisaa
+1 (901) 335-7321
Fresh From the Oven
Closed · Opens 11 AM tomorrow for fresh Kaak, Turkish coffee & sweets
All in the Family
Owner Asad Almalhi learned the art of pastry growing up in Amman, Jordan, working alongside his father in the family sweet shop. Those early mornings — kneading dough, layering knafeh, toasting sesame seeds for Kaak Bread — became the foundation of what is now Petra Pastry.
Asad's wife, Maisaa Hassan, leads the dessert side of the business, hand-crafting fresh baked cheesecakes, cookies, and baklava daily. Together, they fill the shop with the smell of fresh bread, the warmth of cardamom-spiked Turkish coffee, and pistachio Arabic ice cream rolls that speak to the richness of their heritage.
Just next door, Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill serves hummus, falafel, and shawarma — and regulars often pair the two, a tradition Asad and Maisaa cherish. As Asad puts it: "My ambition is to tell the Mid-South of our culture through our sweets and baked goods."
— Asad & Maisaa
Owners & Pastry Artisans
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Generations of Craft
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Authentic Recipes
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Shared Heritage