Jacksonville, Illinois

Tay' Ta's Baklava Bakery

Layers of Tradition in Every Bite

Fresh Authentic Handcrafted

Gourmet baklava layered by hand with butter-brushed phyllo, toasted nuts and golden syrup, plus Arabic delicatessen dishes prepared on demand.

Gourmet Baklava

Golden layers, baked fresh to order.

Every tray is built by hand, sheet by delicate sheet of phyllo, filled generously, baked until crisp and finished with syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar and a signature drizzle.

A freshly cut tray of baklava finished with powdered sugar, toasted coconut, gold sprinkles and a chocolate drizzle
Fresh from our oven: hand-cut, dusted and drizzled.
Tay' Ta's Gourmet Baklava Bakery banner over rows of powdered baklava
From a single piece to thousands, orders welcome.

Our Baklava Flavors

  • AlmondToasted, delicate & buttery
  • WalnutThe rich, time-honored classic
  • CashewSmooth, mellow & creamy
  • PecanWarm, caramel-sweet crunch
  • RaisinPlump, honeyed sweetness
  • PlantainTender, tropical & caramelized
  • Dried ApricotBright, tangy & jewel-toned
  • Signature Duo: any two flavors combinedYour choice, layered together

Mix and match any two of our fillings for a Signature Duo, such as Walnut & Dried Apricot, Pecan & Raisin, or Almond & Plantain. Baklava is available by the piece, by the dozen, and by the half or full tray.

Call or send an order request for current pricing, availability and lead times on larger quantities.

Made on Demand

Arabic delicatessen dishes, prepared just for you.

Alongside our baklava, we prepare traditional Arabic delicatessen favorites to order, fresh for your table, family gathering or special occasion.

Delicatessen Favorites

  • HummusChickpeas, tahini, lemon & olive oil
  • Baba GhanoushFire-roasted eggplant & tahini
  • TabboulehParsley, bulgur, tomato & lemon
  • FattoushGarden salad with crisp pita & sumac
  • Warak EnabStuffed grape leaves
  • KibbehBulgur shells filled with spiced meat
  • FalafelHerbed chickpea fritters
  • FatayerSpinach, cheese or meat pies
  • KoftaSeasoned ground meat skewers

Delicatessen dishes are made on demand, so please order in advance. Don't see a family favorite listed? Ask us, and we'll do our best to prepare it.

Celebrations & Events

From a single piece to thousands.

Weddings, holidays, corporate gifts, Eid and family celebrations: we scale every order to your occasion without compromising on freshness.

  • Single pieces & sampler boxesA sweet treat or thoughtful gift
  • By the dozenSingle flavor or assorted
  • Half & full traysIdeal for parties & gatherings
  • Event & wholesale quantitiesHundreds to thousands of pieces
  • Delicatessen plattersMezze spreads for any group size

Pickup

Collect your order fresh from our Jacksonville kitchen.

Delivery

Local delivery for trays, platters and event orders.

Mail Order

Baklava carefully packed and shipped to your door.

Tell us your date, quantity and favorite flavors, and we'll confirm the details and timing for your order.

Get in Touch

Let's make something sweet.

Phone: (217) 610-6522

Location: Jacksonville, IL 62650

Hours: 7AM – 7PM

Ordering: Pickup · Delivery · Mail Order

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Tay' Ta's banner: Fresh, Authentic, Handcrafted. Pickup, Delivery, Mail Order. Call (217) 610-6522, Jacksonville, Illinois, Hours 7AM to 7PM, CEO Jefry Ghazaleh

Our Founder

Jefry Ghazaleh, CEO of Tay' Ta's Baklava Bakery

Jefry Ghazaleh

CEO

Jefry “Jeff” Ghazaleh leads Tay' Ta's Baklava Bakery with a simple belief: great baklava is made by hand, with patience, generous fillings and recipes that honor tradition.

That hands-on approach shapes everything we do, from layering each tray of phyllo to preparing Arabic delicatessen dishes on demand for our customers in Jacksonville and beyond.

Our Guarantee: Fresh, authentic and handcrafted, every single time.