Lebanese Bakery Claremont

Nick meets Clara, co-owner of The Lebanese Bakery, to hear the incredible story behind the brand. From living in Cairo and falling in love with Middle Eastern food culture, to taking over the bakery in 2019 and transforming it into a Cape Town favourite, Clara shares a journey rooted in passion, resilience, and community.

The Lebanese Bakery has become famous for its authentic flavours, traditional Lebanese oven, fresh ingredients, and food that’s meant to be shared. This is Lebanese food done properly. Vibrant, warm, comforting, and deeply flavourful.Beyond the food, this episode explores the connection between food, culture, and togetherness and why Lebanese cuisine has become so loved all over the world. There’s also a hilarious story behind how The Lebanese Bakery once became known online as the “Lesbian Bakery” and why they embraced it.