My friend KG and I stopped by Aleppo Sweets on Ives Street the other day and everything was mighTEA good, from the menu to the white interior interior accented with soft, water-y blues.

I’ve been drinking more tea these days, and their Hibiscus Tea is one of the most flavorful I’ve ever sipped. Ever.

My friend KG and I got a large pot and guess what?

We drank it all.

So tasty, and this from someone who considered themselves a coffee only person for the longest time.

If you happen to fancy some java, you can always order a Turkish coffee there, too.

We skipped the pastries this time (I know, I know…their baklava is legendary and melts in your mouth) and instead went with their stuffed grape leaves, housemade hummus (woah), and Syrian bread.

It’s a light lunch or mid-day snack that frankly you cannot go wrong with.

Whatever way you’re eating these days (vegetarian, vegan, carnivore, etc.), they have a variety of delicious-ness for you to tuck into.

Regulars rave about their fatayer (meat pie), stuffed dates, falafel, and baba ganoush (eggplant dip).

Also, they were hopping the other day.

I mean, when are they NOT busy?

If you haven’t been in a while, it’s time for a return visit to this dream-y spot. (I was late to the party, not having tried them until after they were open for a while, but now I’m onboard with all their meat-free offerings and sweets.)

Find Aleppo Sweets at 107 Ives Street in Providence, Rhode Island.

As always, if you go after reading this, please let them know you were inspired by Patty J and PattyJ.com.