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Al Afrah Pastry

751 Punchbowl Rd, Punchbowl NSW 2196, Australia

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751 Punchbowl Rd, Punchbowl NSW 2196, Australia

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+61 2 9708 2774
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Al Afrah Pastry

Punchbowl patrons count on Al Afrah Pastry for traditional Lebanese sweets crafted with genuine ashta clotted cream and crisp pastry. Trays of baklawa, walnut maamoul, and fresh knafeh fill the glass counters, backed by a team eager to guide newcomers through custom tasting platters. The kitchen builds show-stopping Znood El Sit celebration towers for milestone events and keeps morning batches ready right at nine. Be sure to stop by an ATM beforehand—the shop operates strictly cash-only.

  • Celebration towers: Constructs multi-tiered Znood El Sit centerpieces and delivers directly to event venues.
  • Morning readiness: Counters are stocked with freshly made trays ready right from the 9:00 AM opening.
  • Guided tasting platters: Staff assemble guided sample platters and share recommendations across traditional sweets.
  • Cash-only counter: The shop maintains a strictly cash-only counter with no electronic card facilities.
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Distinctive Advantages of Al Afrah Pastry

Why Punchbowl turns to Al Afrah Pastry for genuine Lebanese sweets and event centerpieces

  • Authentic Traditional Specialties

    The pastry shop crafts balanced traditional favorites like knafeh bil-ashta, halawat el-jben, znoud, and crispy baklawa using authentic ingredients.

    one of the very few that delivered in all the main options (knafeh bil-ashta, halawat el-jben, znoud and baklawa)

    Jinan

  • Full Morning Availability

    Opening at 9:00 AM, the kitchen has its complete assortment of fresh sweets baked and ready for immediate order.

    opens at 9am and have everything on menu available freshly made in the morning

    munawar Fatima

  • Custom Event Centerpieces

    For milestone celebrations, the team builds bespoke multi-tier towers delivered directly to event venues.

    I had a Znood El Sit tower made and delivered to a venue for my son's 21st.

    Vivian Merhab

  • Crowd-Pleasing Workplace & Gift Platters

    Attentive packaging and custom presentation create crowd-pleasing assortments suited for workplace and family gifting.

    Bought this yesterday to bring to work to treat my workmates and it’s been a hit.

    Chichi R

  • Guided Tasting & Personalized Service

    Welcoming staff guide guests through the counter display with tasting platters and personalized sweet pairings.

    the ladies helped with a tasting platter and explained how to best enjoy our dessert

    Phil Li

  • Friendly Flavor Exploration

    Visitors enjoy hands-on advice exploring new flavors, crisp pastries, and rich pistachio ice cream in an inviting space.

    The staff were so welcoming and helpful, guiding me through their selection of fresh, delicious sweets.

    N E

Customer favorites and signature Lebanese sweets

  • Knafeh

    Fresh and delicious Knafeh!

    Meryam Farouq

  • Znood El Sit

    Ordered Znood and they were perfect.

    munawar Fatima

  • Baklava

    Get the Baklava it is perfectly balanced and crunchy.

    Yo Hussein

  • Pistachio Ice Cream

    We were also a big fan of their pistachio ice cream. I’m actually impressed with how pistachio flavored it was, it was like tasting the nut itself

    Phil Li

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality touches and thoughtful services that elevate your sweet selection.

  • Custom Celebration Towers & Venue Delivery

    For landmark celebrations, the pastry shop crafts tiered showstoppers like a Znood El Sit tower and arranges direct delivery straight to the event venue.

  • Guided Tasting Platters

    Guests deliberating over the display receive thoughtful guidance from staff who assemble custom tasting platters to sample unfamiliar sweets before ordering.

  • Decorated Custom Gift Boxes

    When putting together presents for colleagues or hosts, staff offer hands-on assistance by styling and custom decorating the sweet gift boxes.

  • Full Fresh Selection at Morning Opening

    Unlike bakeries that stagger fresh production through the morning, the kitchen opens at 9:00 AM with the complete sweet selection freshly prepared and ready for early orders.

Before you head over

Key advice on payments, parking, and ordering for a seamless visit to Al Afrah Pastry

  • Bring Cash Before Visiting

    Al Afrah Pastry operates as a strictly cash-only store with no EFTPOS facilities on site, so make sure to bring physical cash with you before visiting.

  • Use Rear Parking and Entry

    Head around to the rear of the shop to find designated parking spaces and direct back-door access into the premises, avoiding busy street traffic out front.

  • Order Early or Request Fresh Batches

    The shop opens at 9:00 AM with freshly made sweets ready immediately, and you can speak directly with staff or phone ahead to check batch availability and request custom gift packaging or celebration towers.

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