WHY For a terrific range of Middle Eastern sweets, notably the brioche-looking tahini cookies, the hand-rolled baklava, the layered bread pudding and the macaroons.

WHAT The first Middle Eastern bakery in Glendale, Sarkis is one of the focal points of Glendale’s Armenian-American community. Glass cases are packed with all sorts of beautiful and delicious things. There’s another branch at 1776 E. Washington in Pasadena.

WHO A devoted and longstanding eastside clientele.

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