On the dome
Saj Manaesh
Paper-thin saj dough on the dome — zaatar, cheese, lahm bi ajeen, and the classics blistered in seconds.
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Our story
From a garage to a bakery.
Fatme Fouani came to Michigan from Lebanon seeking care for her daughter. When times were hardest, community stepped in — a saj oven gifted in kindness became the heart of a home kitchen, then a loyal following built from a family garage. Today, four children work beside her, and the brick-and-mortar on Middlebelt welcomes neighbors who say it smells like their grandmother's house.
“This brought all the blessings.”
Menu
Eight ways we cook and share — from saj and forno to breakfast, jars, and the daily specials board.
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Wood-fired
Wood Fired Forno Manaesh
The same manaeesh spirit through the forno — deeper color, slower bake, smoke-kissed edges.
Morning table
Lebanese Breakfast Dishes
Morning plates built for sharing — eggs, labneh, olives, and the flavors you grew up with.
From the forno
Mini Forno Pies
Hand-sized pies from the wood oven — perfect for grazing, gifting, or a second round.
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Specials
Rotating highlights — seasonal toppings, limited runs, and whatever the kitchen is excited about.
From the flame
Wood Fired Pizza
Thin crust, leopard spots, and toppings that respect the oven — pizza with the same fire as the manaeesh.
Served with care
Drinks
Cardamom coffee, strong tea, cold refreshers — what you want beside the first bite.
To go
Jars
House blends and pantry picks to take home — makdous, olives, and more for your own table.
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THE SAJ
Saj bread is stretched paper-thin across a hot dome — the dough tightens, bubbles, and chars in seconds. It is not generic flatbread: the saj gives manaeesh their snap, their chew, and the scent that pulls you off Middlebelt before you see the sign.
Guests who grew up in Lebanon say it tastes like their grandparents in the south made it.
Atmosphere
Like a fashion lookbook — for bread, steam, and family rhythm.
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Reviews
What people are saying
“The family all works together — before she opened, we used to eat at her garage. During Ramadan, I was here every night.”
“Honestly, as if our grandparents in the south made it.”
“Great service, food, and atmosphere. Everything homemade and very flavorful. Family owned, very nice people. The place is spotless.”
“A welcoming, beautiful new spot in the community. Walking in, it smelled like I was walking into my teta’s house.”
“Best saj ever — very authentic. Amazing, friendly service with a smile on every face. Very clean, and everyone’s using gloves.”
“Home away from home — cozy and beautiful. Food was made fresh right before your eyes. Homemade saj bread you won’t forget.”
Visit and Order
أهلاً وسهلاً
Sit-down ordering from the menu, takeout, delivery, and catering have all been noted by guests. Parking is available near Middlebelt & Ford — confirm specifics when you call.
- Hours
Mon: Closed
Tue–Fri: 8am–3pm
Sat–Sun: 8am–4pm
- Phone
- (313) 551-4812