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Al Afrah Pastry

751 Punchbowl Rd, Punchbowl NSW 2196, Australia

Recommended by 29 people

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Find Al Afrah Pastry

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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What's On at Al Afrah Pastry

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payment methods are accepted?

Al Afrah Pastry operates as a strictly cash-only shop and does not provide EFTPOS facilities.

Can sweet orders be packaged as gifts?

While items can be packed in standard containers, staff can decorate and wrap sweets in gift packaging or boxes upon request.

Where can I park when visiting?

Parking on Punchbowl Road can be limited, but rear parking is available with a direct entrance at the back of the premises.

What should I do if an item is not in the display case?

Not all sweets are displayed in the counter at once. If you do not see what you want, ask the staff, as fresh batches are regularly being prepared in the kitchen.

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