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An Afghan bakery counter serving traditional flatbreads and laminated pastries infused with Central Asian spices. This collaboration between baker Bryan Ford and the Little Flower Cafe team stands out by blending classic French pastry techniques with traditional Afghan ingredients like saffron, cardamom, and pomegranate molasses. Seating is limited to a single indoor bench, so plan to take your pastries and chai to go.
★ The Legend
Sheer Pira
This signature pastry wraps traditional Afghan milk fudge inside a buttery, laminated dough that is sandwiched between a rich pistachio frangipane and vanilla diplomat cream. It is a beautifully textured, sweet-forward masterpiece that regulars always secure first before it sells out for the day.
◆ Fan Favorite
Naan Roghani
This traditional Afghan flatbread is made with 100% stone-milled flour and undergoes a slow, 18-hour natural fermentation process before being enriched with 18% olive oil for an incredibly creamy crumb. Order it warm and make sure to pair it with their house-made scallion and halal beef bacon cream cheese.
● Chef's Pick
Saffron Shah
Baker Bryan Ford designed this crescent-shaped laminated pastry to push saffron to its absolute limits by filling it with a vibrant yellow pastry cream flavored solely with bloomed saffron. The flaky exterior is finished with a dip of saffron-infused white chocolate and a scattering of crunchy almond shards.
◇ Hidden Gem
Enjir
Most visitors walk right past this sleeper hit in favor of the flashier saffron pastries, but regulars know this scroll is one of the best things in the case. It features rehydrated figs soaked overnight in tangy pomegranate molasses, which are scattered over a pastry cream-slathered dough before being rolled and baked.
✦ Off the Menu
Halwa Sticky Bun
This off-menu-style hybrid transforms traditional semolina and cardamom-infused halwa—typically eaten with bread—into a sticky bun drenched in sweet syrup and topped with three different types of nuts. It perfectly mimics the buttery, rich center of an almond croissant while keeping the gooey texture of a classic cinnamon roll.
Insider Tip
If you are planning to grab their fresh flatbreads, aim to arrive before noon as the kitchen only bakes a limited daily batch of dough and they consistently sell out by lunchtime. Pair whatever you order with an iced Afghan chai, which is brewed with whole milk and heavily spiced with cardamom.