Reem’s

Specialties

Reem’s features the warm hospitality of Arab culture and offers a culinary discovery of the flavors, aromas, and techniques of local bakeries in Damascus, Beirut, and Jerusalem. Our breads and dishes are inspired by classic street foods enjoyed daily throughout the Arab world, and made with California love.

Our feature product is the man’oushe a fresh baked to order flatbread with fresh local quality ingredients including our signature spices, artisan cheeses, cured meats, and fresh vegetables.

History

Established in 2014.

Reem’s was launched in 2014 through a series of pop-​ups in Oakland and Berkeley and is currently a feature business at La Cocina SF. We currently provide catering for functions and special events throughout the Bay Area and provide culinary classes. We Are At mission Community Market On Thursdays 4 – 8 PM on 22^nd and Bartlett, SF.

Meet the Business Owner

Reem A.

Business Owner

Reem Assil founded Reem’s with a passion for the flavors of Arab street-​corner bakeries and the vibrant communities where they’re located. Growing up in a Palestinian-​Syrian household, Reem was surrounded by the aromas and tastes of food from the homeland and the connections they evoked of her heritage, family, and community.

Before dedicating herself to a culinary career and launching Reem’s, founder Reem Assil worked for a decade as a community and labor organizer, and brings the warmth of community to all her events. She has worked with the Bay Area’s esteemed cooperative bakery Arizmendi Bakery & Pizzeria, Grace Street Catering, Local Flavors, and several local chefs.