Chef/Owners Abdallah El Chami, Leah Christ, and Marysol Lopez work together to honor tradition while celebrating the occasional adaptation that comes from embracing and intertwining each other’s backgrounds. 

MISHMISH (مشمش), meaning “apricot” in Arabic, is a third-culture Middle Eastern Bakery & Café dedicated to serving food and drink inspired by the tastes and traditions that have been with our families for generations.

These “loving marriages” (as we like to call them) are the reason creations like the Sfoof Tres Leches or the streusel-topped Mishmish Bar have come to be.

Designer/Owner Shawn Rassekh of
RAAF Projects has masterfully crafted a space that harmoniously blends warmth and natural light with sleek, industrial elements. The design achieves a delicate balance, where soft, inviting tones and organic materials coexist seamlessly, creating a sophisticated, yet welcoming environment that feels both innovative and timeless.