Olive & Fire — handcrafted Mediterranean baklava

Est. 2025 · Austin, Texas

Olive & Fire Baklava — Handcrafted Turkish Baklava in Austin

A Modern Mediterranean Dessert Atelier

Welcome

Welcome to Olive & Fire, a modern Mediterranean culinary haus specializing in traditional and creative baklava, gourmet chocolate, Turkish coffee, chef-designed Turkish delights, and innovative culinary experiences. Inspired by heritage and driven by reinvention, we create baklava and signature creations that carry tradition forward — layered, indulgent, yet unafraid to become something new.

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Stacks of golden phyllo dough with brushed butter, ready for layering

Our Story

A modern Mediterranean vision, made in Austin.

In 2021, Chef Mert Altug arrived in the United States from Turkey with a vision: to bring the rich traditions of his homeland to Austin, Texas. After more than a decade in acclaimed restaurants across Turkey and Austin, he knew the city was missing something deeply personal to him — truly exceptional baklava.

Everything changed when Mert met his partner Rocky McDuffie, whose background spans fine dining, Michelin-starred hospitality, and bar management. In 2025, they founded Olive & Fire — a modern Mediterranean dessert brand rooted in Turkish tradition and inspired by their new home in Texas.

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Pistachio Baklava — handcrafted at Olive & Fire Austin

Pistachio Baklava

$16

Premium Turkish pistachios layered between over forty sheets of delicate phyllo and finished with our signature Mediterranean citrus syrup.

Contains: wheat, dairy, tree nuts (pistachio).

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Texas Maple Pecan Baklava — handcrafted at Olive & Fire Austin

Texas Maple Pecan Baklava

$16

Our love letter to Texas. Maple-glazed pecans, warm cinnamon, and golden layers of phyllo come together in a signature creation where Turkish tradition meets Olive & Fire innovation.

Contains: wheat, dairy, tree nuts (pecan).

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Dark Chocolate Brownie Baklava — handcrafted at Olive & Fire Austin

Dark Chocolate Brownie Baklava

$16

Rich dark chocolate brownie layered between crisp phyllo pastry and finished with a delicate drizzle of chocolate. An indulgent fusion of two beloved desserts.

Contains: wheat, dairy, egg, soy.

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Cheesecake Baklava — handcrafted at Olive & Fire Austin

Cheesecake Baklava

$10

Silken cheesecake nestled between golden layers of phyllo and finished with our signature pistachio cream. Rich, elegant, and unmistakably Olive & Fire.

Contains: wheat, dairy, egg, tree nuts (pistachio).

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1

A Texan Tradition

Texas Maple Pecan Baklava.
A Texan turn on tradition.

A love letter to tradition, reimagined through the spirit of Texas. Over forty delicate layers of phyllo pastry envelop Texas pecans, warm cinnamon, and maple, creating a refined expression of the confection that inspired Olive & Fire. This signature creation embodies our philosophy: honoring the timeless craft of baklava while embracing unexpected possibilities. Texas Maple Pecan Baklava is a uniquely Olive & Fire interpretation of a centuries-old classic. Elegant, indulgent, and distinctly our own.

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Texas maple pecan baklava

Kind words

Loved by Austin

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The best baklava I've had outside of Istanbul. The pistachio tray didn't survive the night.
Leila S.Mueller Market regular
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We ordered three trays for our wedding and our guests are still talking about them.
Mark & AishaAustin, TX
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You can taste the patience. Forty layers and not a soggy bite.
Chef J. RomeroAustin Eater

Every week

Where to find us

Every Saturday · 10am – 2pm

Arboretum Food & Artisan Market

10000 Research Blvd, Austin, TX

Every Saturday · 9am – 1pm

Barton Creek Farmers Market

2901 Capital of TX Hwy, Austin, TX

Every Sunday · 10am – 2pm

Bee Cave Farmers Market

13420 Galleria Cir, Bee Cave, TX

Every Sunday · 10am – 2pm

Budaful Farmers Market

Buda, TX

1st Sunday of the month · 11am – 3pm

Skyline Park — Easton Park

Easton Park, Austin, TX

2nd Saturday of the month · 10am – 4pm

Georgetown Market Days

Georgetown Downtown Square, Georgetown, TX

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From private tastings to wedding tables — crafted by hand in Austin.

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