Phoenicia Bakery & Deli - Lamar Blvd

Phoenicia is one of those places you walk into and you just think, “I’m glad these kinds of places still exist.” When you don’t want the flashy, trendy, fussy new spots that close after 4 months and bribe people to leave good reviews… come here. You won’t find influencers and ostentatious decor here. The shop is charming and the workers are kind. Lots of specialty international goods. Not only is the food delicious, it’s reasonably priced and CLEAN. It’s really a fantastic spot. And if you’re in a hurry, grab a gyro (they’re made handheld), sit in your, and dig in.

Long overdue review here. Been going to Phoenicia for years. The have the best Gyro and Chicken Shawarma in town. Everyone is very nice and helpful. They have a grocery store, bakery, olive bar, feta cheese and prepared items in the fridge as well- tabouli is one of my staples- fresh and delicious. They have lots of loose and bagged teas, candy and fresh fruit as well.

My wife and I relocated from North Jersey, known for its fantastic Mediterranean cuisine, to Austin. I was concerned about finding a Arab bakery we'd love until we discovered Phoenicia Bakery. Their selection of yogurts, bread, olive oils, pickled vegetables, olives, sweets, and the must-try Mennessh, with options like cheese or olive oil and zatar, truly impressed us.

Great selection, nice feeling, and friendly owners. This is a fantastic place to pick up shwarma sandwiches or falafel with tahini, and also a great place to go shopping for Eid, or to find other international staples. You can get everything, including some of the tastiest sheep's milk feta I've had.

Nice family run business, small but packed with goodies. Sandwiches are tasty, will be back for more in the future. Parking is available outside along with a few tables and chairs if you want to eat next to south Lamar. This place has obviously been around for a while, possibly a good sign that it's lasted the test of time...