Inside the Menu
At Asali Desserts & Cafe, the menu offers a cozy blend of Middle Eastern flavors and classic cafe treats, all within a comfortable $10–20 range. You can start with a warm or iced coffee drink, like a smooth cappuccino or the unique Iced Sahlab—a refreshing twist on a traditional creamy milk drink. For something savory, the hummus and tabouli salad provide light, fresh options that pair nicely with the drinks. Moving on, the dessert selection brings a mix of rich and delicate sweets, from layered cakes like the Chocolate Raspberry Cake Slice to more traditional items featuring nuts and floral notes. Many guests enjoy sampling a few different treats alongside their coffee, making it easy to create a casual tasting experience that flows naturally from drinks to savory bites and finishes with a sweet ending.
Menu Sections (40)
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Cold Brew
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Iced Sahlab – A take on the traditionally hot creamy milk drink made with Sahlab, a flour made from the tubers of orchids. It is served over ice and garnished with cinnamon. 16oz cup – $5.00
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Iced Latte
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Vimto Soda – $2.00
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Latte
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Tea
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Hot Chocolate
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Espresso
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Americano
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Cappuccino – 8 oz cup
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Sahlab – A Middle Eastern hot creamy milk drink made with Sahlab, a flour made from the tubers of orchids. It is garnished with cinnamon, pistachio and unsweetened coconut flakes. 12 oz cup – $5.00
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Hummus Tub (Pita Chips Available) – Use our Hummus as a dip, spread, or savory dish! Made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Hummus is Gluten Free!
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Tabouli Salad Tub – Our middle eastern vegetarian salad made of finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, onion, quinoa and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Our Tabouli is Gluten Free! – $6.00
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Za'atar Pie – A soft middle eastern flatbread with a savory cheese, black olives and tomatoes topped with an herb blend and sesame seeds. – $3.00
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Spinach Pie – Bread dough stuffed with baby spinach, onions, sumac and lemon juice baked to a golden brown perfection and brushed with olive oil. – $3.00
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Spinach/Feta/Egg Breakfast Pastry – Puff Pastry dough stuffed with baby spinach, egg and feta cheese baked to a golden finish. – $3.50
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Tomato/Feta/Egg Breakfast Pastry – Puff Pastry dough stuffed with tomato, egg and feta cheese baked to a golden finish with toasted sesame seeds. – $3.50
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Bacon/Green Onion/Egg Breakfast Pastry – Puff Pastry dough filled with a mix of beef bacon, eggs, and green onions seasoned to perfection. – $3.50
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Cheese Pie – Traditional Middle Eastern flatbread with a savory cheese blend and black seed topping. – $3.00
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Baklava Cheesecake Slice – Layers of filo dough with our special walnut baklava filling paired with a traditional cream cheese cheesecake. Served with our homemade syrup infused with orange blossom and rose water. – $8.00
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Chocolate Raspberry Cake Slice – Chocolate cake layered with chocolate swiss buttercream and a layer of fresh raspberry puree covered in more Swiss buttercream with a dark ganache drizzle. – $6.50
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake Slice – Strawberry cake made with actual strawberries and layered with our classic cream cheese frosting. – $6.50
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Almond Cake Slice – White Almond cake layers with almond swiss buttercream and our classic spakle design using choice colors and a splash of our edible gold dust. Decoration can vary by month or season. – $6.50
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Tiramisu Dessert Tub – Tiramisu is a coffee-flavoured Italian dessert we have adapted using our Turkish coffee with cardamom. Genoise is dipped with coffee and layered with a creamy lightly sweetened mascarpone cream topped with fresh whip cream and cocoa. – $6.50
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Hazelnut Mousse Dessert Tub – Decadently creamy, light , and indulgently chocolaty hazelnut mousse topped with fresh whip cream and chocolate shavings and a delicious Ferrero Rocher. Note: Our Hazelnut Mousse Dessert Tub is gluten free without the ferrero rocher garnish. – $6.50
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Tres Leches Dessert Tub – A must try take on the Mexican dessert! It’s a deliciously rich and moist, milk-soaked cake layered with fresh whip cream and garnished with seasonal fruits. It’s sweet and refreshing, and even picky eaters love this! – $6.50
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Gluten-Free Rice Pudding Dessert Tub – Creamy Calrose rice pudding infused with orange blossom and topped with cinnamon, crushed pistachios and unsweetened coconuts. – $6.50
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Chocoflan Slice – Moist dark chocolate caked baked with a creamy flan layer and topped with caramel. – $6.00
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Kenafa Cheese – Shredded fillo dough, baked to perfection, with a sweet cheese base and drizzled with our homemade syrup infused with orange blossom and rose garnished with pistachios. – $6.00
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Kenafa Cream – Shredded fillo dough, baked to perfection, with a sweet cream filling. – $4.00
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Azka – Creamy dark chocolate ganache with layers of biscuits and unsweetened coconut topped with a smooth layer of dark chocolate ganache. – $6.00
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Almond Tart (Gluten Free) – A soft tart shell made of gluten free flour with hint of orange juice and zest flavored frangipane and topped with toasted almonds. – $5.00
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Chocolate Tahini Tart – Creamy and loaded dark chocolate tahini tart topped with a dark ganache and some seasonal fruit garnish. – $6.00
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Kenafa Cheesecake – Our take on an American classic cheesecake but with a shredded phyllo dough for the crust and topping! Served with s sprinkle of crushed pistachio and drizzled with our home made sweet syrup infused with orange blossom and rose water. – $6.00
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Baklava – Mix of chopped walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg sandwiched between filo dough layers and bathed with our delicious homemade sweet syrup. – $3.00
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Lady Fingers – Chopped almonds rolled into filo dough rolls and bathed with our delicious homemade sweet syrup. Sold individually. – $3.00
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Pecan Birds Nest – Coarsely chopped pecans lightly drizzled with maple syrup and nesting atop a finely constructed filo dough nest. Drizzled with our homemade sweet syrup. – $3.00
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Harrisa – A dazzling Semolina cake baked with shredded coconut and soaked in our delicious homemake sweet syrup. – $3.00
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Large Baklava Variety Box – 24x walnut Baklava 9x Almond Lady Fingers 6x Pecan Bird's Nest 4x Pistachio Lady Bracelet – $35.00
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Carrot Cake – $7.00
Popular Dishes at Asali Desserts & Cafe
How This Menu Feels
Dining at Asali Desserts & Cafe feels like a gentle pause in a busy day—inviting you to slow down and savor each bite or sip. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet moment alone with a warm cup or sharing small plates with friends, the menu encourages a relaxed, unhurried experience. There’s a thoughtful balance between indulgence and comfort, creating a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that feels both special and familiar. It’s a place that invites connection, contemplation, and a little sweet indulgence, whether you’re staying awhile or grabbing a quick treat on the go.
When to Visit
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- 07:30 AM - 09:00 PM
- 07:30 AM - 09:00 PM
- 07:30 AM - 09:00 PM
- Closed
- Closed
- 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Where This Food Place Lives
107 Edinburgh S Dr Suite 106-A, Cary, NC 27511, United States