Baklava
$3.50
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Baklava Key Ingredients & Nutrition Facts
Baklava Key Ingredients
Phyllo dough
Chopped pistachios or walnuts
Butter or oil
Cinnamon
Sugar or honey syrup
Light spices
(Ingredients may vary slightly based on nut selection.)
Nutrition Facts (Estimated — Per Piece)
- Calories: ~220–290
- High-protein: ~3–5g
- Fats: ~12–18g
- Carbohydrates: ~22–30g
How we Serve Baklava?
Our baklava is prepared in the traditional Mediterranean style: thin, crisp phyllo layers baked to golden perfection, filled with chopped nuts, and soaked lightly in sweet, fragrant syrup. Each bite is:
Crispy
Buttery
Sweet
Nutty
Warmly spiced
Enjoy it as:
A dessert after shawarma or kabobs
A sweet side with tea or coffee
A Mediterranean treat to complement bowls or plates
Locations
Micheline's Pita House La Jolla
- 4150 Regents Park Row, Suite #120 La Jolla, CA 92037
- +1 (858) 412-6274
- lajolla@pitahousesd.com
- Mon - Sun 11:00am - 9:00pm
Micheline's Pita House Del Mar
- 3545 Del Mar Height Road, C3 San Diego, CA 92130
- +1 (858) 925-7221
- delmar@pitahousesd.com
- Mon - Sun 11:00am - 9:00pm
Micheline's Pita House Solana Beach
- 691 Loma Santa Fe Drive, Suite A Solana Beach, CA 92075
- +1 (858) 847-2355
- solanabeach@pitahousesd.com
- Mon - Sun 11:00am - 9:00pm
FAQs
Is Baklava vegetarian?
Yes — baklava is typically vegetarian but does contain butter.
Is Baklava vegan?
No — traditional recipes use butter and honey.
Does it contain nuts?
Yes, pistachios or walnuts. Not safe for nut allergies.
Does baklava contain gluten?
Yes — phyllo dough is made from wheat.
Is it very sweet?
It is a sweet dessert, but balanced by nuttiness and warm spice.
Is cinnamon included?
Yes — cinnamon adds warmth and depth to the filling.
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