Zaatar

4.3(1935)

365 Sydney Rd, Coburg, Victoria, 3058

“A taste of the Middle East”

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Services:CateringDeliveryTakeawayDine-In

Known for PiesGood ValueFriendly Staff

Known for

Cheese pieSpinach pieChicken squareTakeawayDeliveryDine-inCoffeeVegetarian options

Why Choose Zaatar?

Known locally for Lebanese pies and pastries made fresh daily, Zaatar earns strong praise for its cheese, spinach and chicken varieties alongside hearty breakfasts. The welcoming staff and quick service make it a reliable spot for takeaway or a sit-down meal on Sydney Road in Coburg.

About Zaatar

Zaatar is a family-run Middle Eastern bakery and cafe on Sydney Road in Coburg, serving freshly made Lebanese food prepared daily on site. It works as both a sit-down cafe and a supplier of wholesale goods, so there's a bit of everything going on behind the counter.

The pies are what many people head here for. Cheese pies, spinach pies and chicken squares come up often, along with zaatar and soujouk pizzas, the sort of baked-to-order Lebanese staples that make a bakery in Coburg worth the detour. If you're after something more substantial, the Big Breakfast gets a good word, with Turkish sausage, eggs, labne dip and bread, and the olives are said to come from Lebanon. There's baklava and a chai latte to follow if you've room, plus coffee, share plates and vegetarian and vegan options. It's halal too.

You can dine in, grab takeaway, or have food delivered. They also cater, and one local who ordered for an event said guests raved about it. The space is bright and spotless, and the staff are friendly and quick even when it's busy. Good value and generous portions are a common thread, and kids are welcome.

We've heard the odd complaint about a pie that wasn't well toasted, smaller portions and a chilly dining room, so a cold morning might call for a jumper. Most people still come away happy, and some who hadn't been in years found it just as good as they remembered.

They're open seven days, starting early and finishing mid-afternoon, so it suits breakfast and lunch rather than dinner. Check the hours before you head in.

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What Customers Say on Google

Service

“The food was absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh, full of flavour and easily some of the best Lebanese food I've had in a long time. Even though they were busy, my order was made incredibly quickly without compromising on quality.”

Bread

“Zaatar Big Breakfast was very yummy…The labne dip was great!! Love all the combination of flavours. the Turkish sausage with the eggs and the labne and the bread combined all together was delicious lol.”

Staff

“Staff were exceptional and very friendly.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zaatar

: Zaatar on Sydney Road is a family-run Middle Eastern bakery and cafe known for its pies, especially the cheese pie and spinach pie, along with chicken squares and zaatar or soujouk pizzas. These are baked-to-order Lebanese staples made fresh on site daily, and many customers point to them as the reason to visit.
: Yes. Zaatar offers catering, delivery, takeaway and dine-in, and also works as a wholesale supplier. One customer who used its catering described the food as generous and the service as kind, so it's worth contacting them directly to arrange an order for a group or event.
: Yes, breakfast and brunch are both served, with the Big Breakfast getting a particular mention from customers who enjoyed the Turkish sausage, eggs, labne dip and bread served together. Lunch, dinner and dessert are also on offer, along with coffee, in a space locals describe as bright and welcoming.
: Zaatar lists both vegetarian and vegan options on its menu, and customers have noted it as vegetarian-friendly, as well as halal. With cheese and spinach pies alongside other Lebanese dishes, there's a reasonable spread of choices beyond the meat-based items.
: Many customers call out good value and helpful staff as highlights at Zaatar, with comments on generous portions, quick service and a relaxed, homely atmosphere. Local word of mouth isn't universal though, so it's worth checking current hours before visiting given it can get busy.