Welcome to LeVant dessert
At LeVant Dessert, located in Menlo Park, CA, we celebrate the rich traditions of Middle Eastern sweets with a modern twist. Our flagship dish, the Knafeh, features layers of crispy filo dough filled with sweet cheese and drizzled with fragrant orange blossom syrup—perfect for sharing. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse menu that includes the viral Dubai Chocolate, unique desserts like the Pistachio Rose Tres Leches Cake, and an inviting atmosphere where friends can gather and savor authentic flavors. Each bite captivates the senses, making LeVant the ideal destination for dessert lovers seeking both tradition and innovation.
- 842 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Hotline: (650) 402-2525
Welcome to LeVant Dessert, a delightful haven nestled in the heart of Menlo Park, California, where the fragrant allure of Middle Eastern sweets wafts through the air. Situated at 842 Santa Cruz Ave, this charming bakery has quickly become a favorite for both locals and visitors alike. With a menu brimming with innovative desserts and traditional treats, LeVant is on a mission to captivate your sweet tooth and elevate your dessert experience.
At LeVant Dessert, the star of the show is undoubtedly their knafeh—a rich confection made with finely shredded filo dough layered with sweet cheese, baked to golden perfection, and drenched in exquisite orange blossom sugar syrup. Available in multiple sizes, from personal portions to half-sheet trays that serve 15-20 people, this indulgent dessert is perfect for sharing during celebrations or simply enjoying a decadent night in. Customers rave about its fluffy texture and delightful flavor, making it a must-try.
However, it’s not just the knafeh that draws in the crowds. LeVant Dessert introduces a medley of innovative offerings, including the Dubai Chocolate Treats. The sensation that has captivated foodies everywhere, the Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake features a creamy cheese filling atop a crunchy cookie base, adorned with elegant matsuri pistachios and rich chocolate ganache. This harmonious blend of flavors delivers a uniquely satisfying experience that doesn't overwhelm the palate. The Dubai Chocolate Bar—with its gooey knafeh center—is a delightful indulgence that feels indulgent while still being share-worthy.
The bakery also caters to a variety of tastes, offering delightful options like the Pistachio Rose Tres Leches Cake and an array of traditional Middle Eastern pastries. Whether you’re nibbling on crunchy baklava or savoring the harmony of flavors in their Dubai Chocolate Strawberries, each bite is crafted with care and precision.
Beyond the delicious food, customers praise LeVant’s inviting atmosphere. Patrons can enjoy their treats in a chic, spacious environment, complete with friendly staff eager to share their knowledge about the menu, making each visit feel like a personal experience. The coffee, a unique Lebanese blend boiled Turkish style, pairs perfectly with any dessert selection, adding another layer to this enchanting culinary adventure.
In light of recent reviews, it's clear that LeVant Dessert has captured the hearts of many. One customer noted, "This cute spot has a Dubai Chocolate cheesecake! The flavors were not overly sweet and the crunchy pieces were delightful," while another highlighted the inviting ambiance: "The cafe was super cute and even had books to peruse while enjoying a cup of coffee." Such sentiments underscore the bakery's commitment to both quality and experience.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a place that artfully combines tradition with innovation, look no further than LeVant Dessert. This charming bakery promises a delightful experience that will leave you craving their sweets long after your visit.
Contact Information:
Location: 842 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 402-2525

This is such a great spot for all things baklava. I loved the open and inviting atmosphere. I tried a handful of pastries and loved the walnut baklava and pistachio crown the most. I think the prices for the pastries are reasonable.

This cute spot has a Dubai Chocolate cheescake! The chocolate pistachio flavors were not overly sweet and I loved the little crunchy pieces in each bite. I also got their one of their Tripoli pocket sandwiches that had toasty sesame bread with a thick layer of cheese and basturma, which is air dried cured beef flavored from different yummy spices. They also have a variety of pretty Middle Eastern pastries and some specialties including Dubai Chocolate Strawberries, Baklava cheese cake, and more! Service was friendly and staff was able to answer any questions about the food.

Gonna get straight to the point and say come to try the Dubai Chocolate, but stay for everything else! Just like lots of other people here, we came to try the Dubai chocolate. But once we got inside, seeing the rest of the selection made us want to try everything. In addition to the Dubai chocolate, we settled on the Pistachio Rose Tres Leches cake. This looked good, sounded good, and were happy to find out that it tasted as good too! The rose wasn't too strong and the cake overall was moist like you expect from a good tres leches cake. The Dubai chocolate bar (we got the dark chocolate version) was good, but surprisingly tasted even better a day after. I'm not sure if I would go out of my way to get this again, and especially for the price. But I definitely would come back for the pistachio rose tres leches! The inside of the shop is pretty spacious, and has lots of tables to sit at. They also serve coffee which would pair well with lots of the treats they sell. I wanna come back and try lots of their other baked goods and desserts!

Updating my post to say the viral Dubai chocolate strawberries have arrived and they are delishhhhhhhh $12 for the small, $20 for the large I believe Pictured is the small which was plenty.

TLDR: Come for the Dubai Chocolate Bar, but stay for the amazing range of desserts! (Especially the Pistachio Rose Tres Leches Cake!) I admit, I came to LeVant to try out the viral Dubai Chocolate bar like many others. My husband and arrived 10-15 minutes before 5PM in case we had to line up, but surprisingly there was no line at all. Menlo Park in general was pretty quiet, and even after 5PM there were maybe 3 other parties that ordered from the counter. They were fully stocked with milk and dark chocolate versions of the bar, so we ordered the dark chocolate version. The bar itself was just good, and for $15ish it was actually cheaper than the Dubai Chocolate bar we got from Patchi (a luxury chocolate shop in Dubai) that was about $20 USD. We actually ended up saving half the bar to eat later and surprisingly it tasted better the next day! So if you're not feeling the chocolate at first bite, leave it out in a cool spot on the counter and come back to it in a few hours or leave it overnight. We also decided to order the Pistachio Rose Tres Leches Cake and OMG. If you NEED to order this! The rose flavor isn't overpowering at all and it's complemented by the pistachio and tres leches flavors. The texture was of the cake was perfect and it wasn't soggy at all from the milk. I would 100% come back just for this cake! Overall Ambiance of the cafe was super cute and I love that they have books to peruse while you relax with a cup of coffee and a plate (or plates) of dessert. Staff was friendly as well and very patient while we thought about what to order. Will be back to try out more of the yummy desserts and maybe some of their savory treats! :)

Kunafa pistachio chocolate , the most viral chocolate. I always wanted to try . Levant desert located in the Menlo park serves wide varieties of desert. They have baklava , strawberry kunafa chocolate desert and ofcourse dark chocolate kunafa pistachio. Omg it was so delicious, definitely one should try this kunafa chocolate bar .in addition to this they have very fast service.

Tried a handful of things and they were all fantastic, very cool area of town to walk around in as well. The Dubai chocolate bar did not disappoint but the star really were the Baklava Shells, can't recommend them enough.

I love this place! The knafeh is absolutely delicious, and the portion size is just perfect. The interior is gorgeous and spotless, and the service is top-notch. Definitely coming back!

LeVant Dessert is a quaint middle eastern dessert place in Menlo Park serving the famous Dubai chocolate! I came here with a friend and bought the Dubai Chocolate, which was $16 that is more expensive than other places but I thought it was fine since they run out quickly. The chocolate was rich and velvety. I enjoyed the texture combination with the heavy pistachio flavor. Pistachio is one of my favorite flavors so there was no way I wouldn't like it. My friend got an apricot pudding and a spinach pastry, which she throughly enjoyed. I saw other desserts that looked appealing and would probably get them instead next time but I really wanted to try the viral chocolate and see the hype. If you are looking for good middle eastern desserts, stop by LeVant! They won't disappoint!

Dubai chocolate, what more can I say! That's how I came to learn of this place. Even with the viral nature of Dubai chocolate, this bakery made it very easy to get a taste of it without the long lines or hassle. I showed up at 1 pm on Sunday, expecting a long line given it was a weekend. Surprisingly, there was no line at all! While they offer both milk and dark chocolate variants, they were sold out of dark chocolate by then. Milk chocolate was perfectly fine with me though! The chocolate was a new textural experience for me, given the crispy nature of the phyllo dough. So flavorful and incredibly creamy, very hard to not demolish it in one sitting! The employees made the experience very seamless and the store layout is very cute. They offer a variety of other desserts and drinks, which I need to come back for!