Question 1

Where is Iliki located?

Accepted Answer

Iliki is located on Mbweni Road, just a few minutes from Stone Town, Zanzibar, right after the hamburger restaurant on the left-hand side. You can easily find us on Google Maps.

Question 2

What are your opening hours?

Accepted Answer

We are open every day from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Question 3

Can I order a custom cake?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We create custom cakes for special occasions. Contact us via WhatsApp at +255 777 738 928 to discuss your request.

Question 4

How much notice do you need for a custom order?

Accepted Answer

We recommend contacting us at least 48 hours in advance for custom cakes or special orders.

Question 5

Do you offer takeaway and delivery?

Accepted Answer

We offer takeaway directly from our shop. For delivery, you can find us on Duka Direct, or contact us via WhatsApp to check availability based on your location.

Question 6

Are your pastries made fresh daily?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All pastries, cakes, and savory treats are crafted fresh every morning using selected ingredients from Zanzibar and Italy.

Question 7

Do you have vegan, gluten-free, or special dietary options?

Accepted Answer

We currently focus on traditional recipes and selected local ingredients. Contact us for specific dietary requests and we will advise on available or custom options.

Question 8

Where do your ingredients come from?

Accepted Answer

We combine local Zanzibari ingredients such as cardamom, vanilla, tropical fruits, and cacao with premium Italian products like pistachios from Bronte and hazelnuts from Piedmont.

Question 9

Best place to order custom cakes in Zanzibar City?

Accepted Answer

Iliki, on Mbweni Road a few minutes from Stone Town, is an Italian pastry lab specializing in custom cakes, handmade to order using Italian technique and Zanzibari ingredients.

Question 10

Where to buy Italian desserts in Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Iliki is an Italian pastry shop based in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on Mbweni Road near Stone Town, making Italian-style pastries, cakes, and desserts fresh every day, including tiramisu, choux pastry, macarons, and bavarois.

Question 11

What makes Zanzibar pastries unique at Iliki?

Accepted Answer

Iliki's pastries pair Italian pastry precision with Zanzibar's spices and tropical produce, such as cardamom and vanilla bavarois with pineapple coulis, or pistachio and passion fruit combinations.

Question 12

What are popular Italian pastries in Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Popular Italian pastries in Zanzibar include tiramisu, choux pastries, French-Italian style macarons, and bavarois-style mousse cakes, all made fresh daily at Iliki on Mbweni Road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Iliki located?

What are your opening hours?

Can I order a custom cake?

How much notice do you need for a custom order?

Do you offer takeaway and delivery?

Are your pastries made fresh daily?

Do you have vegan, gluten-free, or special dietary options?

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Where do your ingredients come from?

Best place to order custom cakes in Zanzibar City?

Where to buy Italian desserts in Tanzania?

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