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Shamiat

This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Baklava ice cream sandwich at Shamiat.
1 / 8Baklava ice cream sandwich at Shamiat.Wayne Taylor
Inside the Northcote restaurant.
2 / 8Inside the Northcote restaurant.Luis Enrique Ascui
Pistachio shaabiyat.
3 / 8Pistachio shaabiyat.Luis Enrique Ascui
Sambousek.
4 / 8Sambousek.Wayne Taylor
Kibbeh sagiah (lamb kibbeh) at Shamiat.
5 / 8Kibbeh sagiah (lamb kibbeh) at Shamiat.Luis Enrique Ascui
Shakshuka with sujuk.
6 / 8Shakshuka with sujuk.Wayne Taylor
Fatoush salad.
7 / 8Fatoush salad.Luis Enrique Ascui
Mujadara (rice and lentil dish).
8 / 8Mujadara (rice and lentil dish).Luis Enrique Ascui

Syrian$

After a year-long closure following a fire, this friendly family-run spot is back serving its Syrian specialties, from pillowy halloumi foldovers and crisp manoush (available dine-in or takeaway) to all-in Syrian breakfasts. A platter of light, fluffy falafel with fried eggs, stuffed eggplant and tangy labne requires a serious appetite, as does its vegan counterpart featuring vine leaves, cabbage rolls and silky hummus.

Good to know: Whatever you choose, be sure to add a pot of fragrant, cardamom-spiced coffee.

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Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/shamiat-20250519-p5m0i9.html