Persian Desserts, Ice Cream & Halal Sandwiches in Halifax | Tivaasi

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Tivaasi Iranian Bakery & Ice Cream Bar: Your home for authentic Persian treats in Halifax. Serving Saffron ice cream, Faloodeh, specialty cakes, and savory Halal subs. Taste the tradition at 1480 Brenton St.

Signature Desserts & Pastries

Napoleon (Mille-Feuille)

A rich dessert made of layered puff pastry and creamy filling, topped with powdered sugar and Pistachios.

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Tivaasi XL Cream Puff (Noon Khamei)

An oversized airy choux pastry generously filled with light house-made whipped cream. A classic Persian bakery favourite.

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Pistachio Cream Cake

Moist chocolate sponge cake layered with house-made pistachio cream and vanilla, finished with crushed pistachios.

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Tres Leches Cake

Soft sponge cake soaked in three milks and finished with house-made whipped cream and caramel. Rich, creamy and incredibly moist. Served as one slice.

$11

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Gluten-Free Saffron Pistachio Almond Cake

Moist gluten-free almond flour cake infused with saffron and topped with pistachios.

$10

Gluten free

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Gluten-Free Saffron Pistachio Almond Cake

Walnut Pistachio Baklava – 2 Pieces

Two pieces of crisp, flaky phyllo filled with walnuts, sweetened with honey syrup and finished with pistachios.

$5.5

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Gluten-Free Cookie Box – 40 Pieces

A 40-piece assortment of handcrafted gluten-free Persian cookies in four flavours: walnut, coconut, pistachio and delicate Persian rice cookies. Perfect for sharing, gifting or enjoying with tea and coffee.

$30

Gluten free

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Handcrafted Swiss Rolls

Strawberry Swiss Roll

Light and fluffy sponge cake rolled with house-made whipped cream and strawberry.

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Coconut Swiss Roll

Light and fluffy sponge cake rolled with house-made whipped cream and coconut.

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Saffron Swiss Roll

Light and fluffy sponge cake rolled with our house-made saffron whipped cream. Topped with crushed pistachios.

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Coffee (Nescafe) Swiss Roll

Chocolate sponge cake rolled with house-made coffee-infused whipped cream.

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Blueberry Swiss Roll

Light and fluffy sponge cake rolled with house-made whipped cream and blueberries.

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Nutella Chocolate Swiss Roll

Soft chocolate sponge cake rolled with Nutella and house-made whipped cream. Topped with crushed hazelnuts.

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Swiss Roll Variety Pack – 6 Rolls for the Price of 5

Enjoy all six of our handcrafted Swiss roll flavours Strawberry, Coconut, Saffron, Nescafe Coffee, Blueberry and Nutella. While paying for only five. One roll is on us! Perfect for sharing or trying every flavour.

$30

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Swiss Roll Variety Pack – 6 Rolls for the Price of 5

Persian Breads Sweet & Flatbread

Classic Persian Sweet Bread – Shirmal

Soft, fluffy and lightly sweet Persian milk bread with a beautiful golden finish. Delicious on its own or paired with tea, coffee, butter or jam.

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Walnut & Date-Stuffed Shirmal

Traditional Persian saffron milk bread, soft and golden. Ours is baked with crushed dates and walnuts. A comforting treat, best enjoyed with tea or as a light snack.

$11

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Nutella-Stuffed Shirmal

Soft Persian sweet bread generously filled with creamy Nutella. A warm, comforting combination of fluffy bread and rich chocolate-hazelnut filling. Perfect for breakfast, dessert or an anytime treat.

$11

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Barbari Bread (Fresh Every Friday)

Classic Iranian Barbari bread, hand-stretched and oven-baked, with a soft, fluffy interior, a lightly crispy crust, and topped with sesame seeds.

1 Barbari Bread

2 Barbari Bread

$12

Barbari Bread (Frozen throughout week)

Classic Iranian Barbari bread, hand-stretched and oven-baked, with a soft, fluffy interior, a lightly crispy crust, and topped with sesame seeds.

1 Barbari Bread

2 Barbari Bread

$12

12" Halal Persian Subs

Any Sub + Pop + FREE Swiss Roll Combo

Choose any Tivaasi sub, your favourite pop, and get a FREE Swiss Roll of your choice. A complete meal + dessert, available all day.

$18

Choose Your Sub – Select 1

Pistachio Beef Deli Sub (Beef Kalbas)

Chicken Mushroom Deli Sub (Chicken Kalbas)

Spicy Sausage Sub (Sosis Bandari)

Pistachio Beef Deli Sub🔥 (Beef Kalbas)

Beef cold cut with pistachios, lettuce, tomatoes, & pickles, layered in our 12” soft house-made sub. (Halal)

$15

Pops

Coke$2

Diet Coke$2

7 Up Zero$2

Chicken Mushroom Deli Sub (Chicken Kalbas)

Chicken cold cut with mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes & pickles, layered in our 12” soft house-made Sub. (Halal)

$15

Pops

Coke$2

Diet Coke$2

7 Up Zero$2

Spicy Sausage Sub (Sosis Bandari)

A premium spicy sausage sautéed with caramelized onions, tomato paste, and aromatic seasonings, topped with pickles and tomatoes, in our soft 12” house-made Sub.

$16

Mild

Pops

Coke$2

Diet Coke$2

7 Up Zero$2

Herb & Walnut Sub (Kookoo Sabzi)

A house-made frittata made with fresh herbs chopped walnuts, eggs, and barberries served in our 12” soft house-made Sub. Topped with mayo, tomatoes and pickles.

$15

Vegetarian

Pops

Coke$2

Diet Coke$2

7 Up Zero$2

Chicken Olivier Salad Sub

A house-made creamy mix of chicken, potatoes, eggs and mayonnaise, all wrapped in our 12” soft house-made Sub. (Halal)

$14

Pops

Coke$2

Diet Coke$2

7 Up Zero$2

Ice Cream, Shakes & Frozen Desserts

Mulberry Ice Cream (Shahtoot Bastani)

Creamy mulberry ice cream with a bold, fruity flavour and a delicious sweet-tart finish.

8 Oz

12 Oz

$12

Saffron Pistachio Ice Cream ⭐ (Bastani)

Traditional Persian saffron ice cream infused with rosewater and loaded with pistachios. One of Iran’s most iconic frozen desserts.

8 Oz

12 Oz

$12

Bastani ⭐ ( Saffron & Pistachios Ice-cream)

Faloodeh

A refreshing Persian frozen dessert made with fine rice noodles in a rosewater slushy base, finished with a splash of lemon juice.

8 Oz

12 Oz

$12

Gluten free

The Signature Duo (Faloodeh & Bastani)

Two Persian favourites in one cup: refreshing rosewater-lemon Faloodeh paired with creamy saffron-pistachio Bastani. The perfect choice if you want to try both.

$12

Energy Shake 👑 (Ma’joon)

Thick, creamy and loaded with premium nuts, banana and dates. Blended with vanilla ice cream, milk, cocoa and honey.

12 Oz

$13

16 Oz

$15

Tivaasi Loaded Energy Bowl (Special Ma’joon) 👑

Our classic Persian Ma’joon taken to the next level. Served in a larger bowl and generously topped with extra nuts, fresh banana and pineapple.

$17

Tivaasi Loaded Energy Bowl (Special Ma’joon) 👑

Pistachio Milkshake (Shir Pesteh)

A thick and creamy milkshake blended with pistachios, ice cream, banana, milk and honey, then finished with sesame seeds and shredded coconut.

12 Oz

$13

16 Oz

$15

Banana Milkshake (Shir Moz)

A creamy blend of vanilla ice cream, banana, milk and honey, finished with sesame seeds and shredded coconut.

$12

Mango Banana Milkshake

$12

Strawberry Banana Milkshake

$12

Juices & Ice Cream Floats

Anar Lavashak Sip

A bold Persian-style sour drink’s bursting with flavor! Made with pomegranate juice, a roll of tangy fruit leather, and dried sour cherries, it's sweet, sour, fruity, and totally unique.

Mojito Refresher

Sour Cherry Refresher

Havij Bastani (Ice Cream Float)

Fresh carrot juice with 2 scoop of Saffron ice cream.

12 Oz

$11

16 Oz

$13

Talebi Bastani (Ice Cream Float)

Fresh cantaloupe juice with 2 scoop of vanilla ice cream.

12 Oz

$11

16 Oz

$13

Persian Herbal Tea

Saffron Persian BlackTea

Traditional Persian black tea slow-brewed with saffron for a rich aroma and beautiful golden color. Served with saffron rock candy.

$3.5

The Secret of Tivaasi

Our signature floral herbal infusion of borage flower, chamomile, valerian root and lavender. Fragrant, comforting and served with saffron rock candy.

Orchard Whisper

A fragrant herbal infusion of dried apple, quince, cinnamon, and cardamom. Warm, fruity and gently spiced, served with saffron rock candy.

Citrus Breeze

A bright blend of green tea, dried lime, rosebuds and peppermint. Fresh, citrusy and minty, served with saffron rock candy.

Ruby Bloom

A vibrant ruby-red infusion of hibiscus and dog rose with a pleasantly tangy, fruity and floral flavour. Served with saffron rock candy.

Silent Garden

A soft and fragrant floral blend of chamomile, borage and lavender. Delicate and comforting, served with saffron rock candy.

Nature’s Strength

A delicate herbal infusion made with mallow flower, known for its smooth, mild flavour and soft floral aroma. Served warm with traditional saffron rock candy.