Kaneffi

Chapel Street night owls and nostalgic expats alike make a ritual out of Kaneffi—a late-night Lebanese sweet shop pulling unapologetically decadent treats until 1 am. The insider move? Skip the standard fare and dive straight into the authentic *knefeh* layered with rich *ashta* and stuffed into sesame *kaak*. Pure textural brilliance. For the maximalists—loaded knefeh cheese croissants that absolutely defy logic. It’s a dense, glorious collision of traditional Middle Eastern pastry craft and modern fusion. Viral-worthy chocolate slabs—think Dubai-style, peanut butter jelly, and strawberry matcha—share glass-case real estate with massive, syrupy trays of diamond-shaped cashew baklava. Savory craving? Fresh Middle Eastern pies and a stellar breakfast plate provide the necessary salty counterpunch. Wash it all down with a fragrant cardamom and cinnamon tea or a coconut hot chocolate. Owner Claude runs the floor with unmatched warmth, turning a quick sugar run into a proper cultural experience.