Kanafandi Cafe

Kanafani is a dessert lover’s happy place in Lakemba, mixing Middle Eastern sweets with cafe-style drinks that keep you hanging around longer than planned.

Their cheese knafeh is the main event — crispy, gooey and dripping in syrup — with flavours like pistachio, nutella, biscoff and even snickers for something extra.

Pair it with Arabic coffee made on hot sand, a creamy karak chai or a classic cappuccino and you’re set.

There’s plenty for the sweet-toothed crowd too, from mini pancakes and bird’s nest to milkshakes, frappes and smoothies packed with flavour.

Whether it’s a late-night dessert run or a chill coffee stop, Kanafani always hits the spot.