Yia Yia's Creations - A Taste Of Tradition, With A Twist.
125-year family recipe • Organic nuts • Organic butter • Organic phyllo • Crafted fresh every morning
Treat yourself or gift someone special — delivered fresh, ready to enjoy, zero prep needed.
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Discover Why Thousands Choose Yia Yia's Baklava
Crispy, Flaky Layers
That stay crunchy — never soggy
5-Generation Recipe
From Asia Minor, perfected over 125 years
Handmade in Small Batches
Not factory-produced
Clean Ingredients Only
Premium nuts, real butter, zero preservatives
Weekly Rotating Flavors
You won't find anywhere else
Gift-Ready Packaging
Makes you look like a hero
Loved by Thousands of Families Across PA & NJ
The best baklava I've ever tasted — and I grew up eating the real stuff.
Crispy, fresh, and absolutely delicious. We order every week!
Finally, baklava that isn't soggy. 10/10.
From Our Kitchen to Your Doorstep in 3 Easy Steps
No prep. No baking. No mess. Just open the box and enjoy.
Choose Your Pack
4-pack, 6-pack, 9-pack, or sampler — pick what fits your needs
Select Your Flavors
Classic or weekly rotating — discover new favorites every order
We Bake and Ship Fresh
Arrives crispy, sealed, and ready to enjoy within 24-48 hours
Rotating Weekly Flavors
Traditional recipes meet bold, innovative combinations — discover something new every week
Traditional Original Walnut
Flaky phyllo, cinnamon-walnut filling, and our signature honey syrup — the original family recipe that started it all.
Lemon
A sweet, tangy lemon layer is placed in the middle for shipping purposes, giving this classic cinnamon-walnut baklava a bright, refreshing twist.
Chocolate Hazelnut
Chocolate hazelnut filling placed in the middle for shipping purposes adds a rich, nutty twist to our classic cinnamon-walnut baklava.
Lavender Lemon
A delicate blend of lemon and lavender layered in crisp phyllo for a bright, fragrant, refreshing bite.
Caramel Chocolate pretzel
Flaky phyllo topped with creamy caramel, rich chocolate, and crunchy pretzels for the perfect sweet-and-salty bite.
Dubai Chocolate
Flaky phyllo layered with silky pistachio cream, rich chocolate, and crushed pistachios. A decadent, Middle Eastern–inspired twist on classic baklava.
Toasted Maple Almond
Toasted almond butter, maple-cinnamon, and crunchy toasted almonds layered in crisp phyllo for a warm, nutty, fall-inspired bite.
Pistachio & Walnut
A rich mix of pistachios and walnuts layered in golden phyllo and finished with our house honey glaze.
While our product photos showcase toppings resting beautifully on the Baklava, we prioritize the integrity of your order. To ensure your treat arrives perfectly, we do not place loose toppings directly on the Baklava's surface, as they would stick to the packaging. Rest assured, all the delicious ingredients are either layered within the pastry or provided separately.
Stock Up for Parties, Gifts & Hosting (Limited Holiday Batch)
We bake one holiday run each December. Order your favorites — or try them all — before this year’s batch sells out.
Our Baklava vs. Theirs
Not all baklava is created equal. Here's how Yia Yia's compares to mass-produced brands.
| Feature |
YIA YIA'S
Premium Quality
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THEIRS
Mass Market
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|---|---|---|
| Clean ingredients | ✓ | ✕ |
| Real butter & premium nuts | ✓ | ✕ |
| Handmade in small batches | ✓ | ✕ |
| High nut ratio | ✓ | ✕ |
| Gift-ready custom boxes | ✓ | ✕ |
| Weekly rotating flavors | ✓ | ✕ |
| 125-year family recipe | ✓ | ✕ |
| Mass-produced in factories | ✕ | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast do you ship? +
Orders ship fresh within 24–48 hours.
How long does the baklava last? +
Stays fresh and shelf-stable for up to 3 weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze it for 2-3 months- just thaw and enjoy.
Is this made in a peanut-free facility? +
No — we use a variety of nuts. Not suitable for nut allergies.
Can this be shipped as a gift? +
Yes! Add a gift note at checkout.
How do I order for pick up? +
Place your order through our app.
Ready for the Best Baklava You've Ever Tasted?
Yes — Send Me My Holiday Box →Handmade daily in Colmar, PA • Limited holiday batch
A 125-Year Family Baking Tradition - A legacy of love, resilience, and handcrafted baklava—passed down through five generations.
Our story begins over a century ago in Asia Minor, where our great-great-grandmother first crafted baklava with patience, purpose, and tradition. In 1915, she immigrated to America with Uncle Steve and settled in West Virginia. There, in 1917, her daughter Yia Yia Sophie was born.
By 1923, the family moved to Philadelphia. At just five years old, Sophie watched her mother bake baklava—learning each delicate brush of butter, the layering of phyllo, and the perfect pour of syrup. She grew up carrying that craft with her, preserving a recipe rooted in heritage.
In 1958, Sophie passed this art to her daughter Christine, who spent decades perfecting the recipe. By 1998, Christine was running seven weekly farmers' market locations across the region—serving not just baklava, but also a variety of traditional Greek favorites.
In the 2000s, Christine made a life-changing choice: she turned down a large grocery-chain opportunity to stay local. That decision allowed her to personally fund years of tutoring for her son Dimitri, who had been diagnosed with dyslexia. Her baklava didn't just feed customers—it fueled her family's future.
Yia Yia's Baklava Today
Dimitri graduated from Penn State University in 2013 with a degree in Business Management and Marketing. He always believed his mother's baklava was something special. In 2021, he said to her: "We're going to share your baklava with the world." And with that, Yia Yia's Baklava was born.
Together with his wife Leticia, they transformed a family tradition into a modern bakery experience. Leticia—our flavor creator—introduced the concept of weekly rotating flavors, blending Mediterranean heritage with fun, bold, innovative combinations customers love.
Today, we continue baking in Colmar, PA with the same love passed down through five generations. We now offer seven weekly flavors—four custom creations and three traditional slices—introduced in 2024 to delight both new and returning customers.
And while our goal is to share our baklava nationwide, we're equally committed to giving back. A percentage of every purchase supports local educational foundations that help children—honoring the support Dimitri received growing up and helping the next generation thrive.
Our baklava is more than dessert. It's our family's story—one bite at a time.
