5 spots in the Huntsville area to celebrate National Baklava Day

22770898 1475319669203363 7067046800290802156 o — Thursday, Nov. 17 is National Baklava Day. (Big Papa Gyro via Facebook)

While there should never be a need to come up with an excuse to eat baklava, Thursday, Nov. 17 is National Baklava Day and Huntsville has some great spots to find some of the tastiest around.

Baklava recipes can vary, but they always include these essentials: phyllo (or filo) sheets, sweet syrup (typically honey mixed with juices and spices), nuts (often pistachios), and butter.

Here are five spots in the Huntsville area to find this delicious Mediterranean treat:

131391289 3903209479698169 1157352455577231346 n — Big Papa Gyro in Huntsville has some of the best Greek fare in town. (Big Papa Gyro via Facebook)

Big Papa Gyro not only has incredible baklava, but their Greek fare is some of the best I have ever had. For real.

Where: Big Papa Gyro
Location: 4925 University Dr NW, Ste 120, Huntsville, AL, 35816

Jamo’s Cafe

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For some darn good Middle Eastern food and tasty baklava, try Jamo’s Cafe in Huntsville. The whole menu is fabulous!

Where: Jamo’s Cafe
Location: 413 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL, 35805

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe

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Whether you try the Madison location or Huntsville location of Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, you are guaranteed to eat some top-notch Mediterranean food.

Where: Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
Location: 105 Brookridge Dr, Madison, AL 35758; 4855 Whitesburg Dr SE Huntsville, AL 35802

Fresko Grille

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If you have never been to Fresko Grille at Stovehouse you are missing out. This place has incredible food and is in a perfect location with a cool atmosphere.

Where: Fresko Grille
Location: 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL, 35805

Al Shish Palace

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I can’t have a guide to any type of great Mediterranean food in the Huntsville area without including Al Shish Palace in Madison. I expected their baklava to be fabulous, and it did not disappoint!

Where: Al Shish Palace
Location: 1591 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758

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