Stumbled across this tiny Chinatown spot while searching for a walkable breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The small space was immaculately clean, with goodies packaged beautifully and nicely arranged in the case.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The barista and other guests were so friendly and helpful they had me smiling before I tasted my iced latte, which was a perfect blend of espresso and milk. But that's not the best part. Two words: banana croissant. Please. A big, beautifully browned croissant filled with banana and pecan, and topped with a dark chocolate drizzle. I didn't get to eat it until I got home that night, but it was one of the best things I've ever had. Just perfectly buttery, sweet and crunchy, with the depth of the chocolate... I'll be making this a stop every trip. read more

Stumbled in here because I just needed a snack. I got a chocolate croissant and regular croissant and burekas. I still don't know what a bureka is but I highly recommend you finding out! It was delicious! My kids loved their croissants. I wanted to go back and get more things to try but my kids were rushing me. This spot is well worth a try! read more

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got a dark chocolate babka as a souvenir, it kept well & was a hit. staff was rly friendly too read more

Michaeli Bakery - Chocolate Babka - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Just passed this bakery on my way to my daughter's daycare and it looked very cute and cozy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also I needed to charge my laptop and luckily the wall got outlets for us to use.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I saw their best sellers list and immediately got a pistachio cherry croissant and an iced HawaiJ latte! The pistachio cherry croissant was so good! I could taste the pistachio and cherry melting in my mouth! It was so good! The HawaiJ latte had a nice sweet taste to it that's very addicting and keeps on making you crave more of the coffee every time you take a sip. read more

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Michaeli is one of my top 3 for croissants in the city. It's soft, flakey, buttery and the interior is perfectly tender. The service is usually fast and friendly. Great spot if you'r[[HIGHLIGHT]]e downtown![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Michaeli Bakery - I have a croissant problem - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little store.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Has many different pastries and the cashier was nice. The pastry i got was delicious

I could potentially really like this place, based on the galil pastry, which was lovely-- sweet and savory with nice lamination. The two pieces of rugelach I tried were decent, but a little too sweet, and the brewed coffee was not good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small shop with quaint seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was friendly, but maybe a little too engaged in their personal conversation and got the coffee order wrong. Seems like a popular shop along regulars, but my experience was just fine. read more

Michaeli Bakery - Galil - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I may be obsessed with the potato burka at Michaeli Bakery. Overall i really love all of there savory baked goods, and the sweet ones are also good, not overly sweet and interesting flavors. But the potato burka is the best thing here hands down. read more

Michaeli Bakery - Potato Burekas - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

My favorite babka in the city! It's so good and would definitely recommend! I've liked everything I've tried but my other favorite is probably the spicy cheese straw. I just tried the strawberry sufganiyot for the first time and it was also really good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a little bit of counter seating inside but it's a small space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Michaeli Bakery - Hazelnut Sufganiya Pistachio Sufganiya Strawberry Sufganiya - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent selection of pastries I got the chocolate croissant looking item, the pistachio and cherry, and the feta cheese and spinach. All incredible. Spinach and feta was perfectly seasoned and slightly salty. The chocolate had a really deep flavor, and the pistachio and cherry pastry was perfectly sweet. read more

Michaeli Bakery is a solid bakery in LES/Chinatown area. The variety of boureka's were interesting, but the babka and rugelach were the best. read more

We arrived somewhat close to closing time so they didn't have a huge selection but I came for their Chocolate babka which they still had a few left. It was maybe around $13.. lil expensive compared to the ones I've had before.. few dollars more but the chocolate was a good quality. It was crispy outside and softer inside. It was a lot tastier than we expected.. We finished it quickly. read more

New york is loaded with bakeries, and plenty of viral ones at that. But, make it a point to find the holes in the wall. Michaeli bakery is one of those hidden gems. A nook, but it has plenty of flavor. I was on the hunt for a solid cookie and michaeli delivered. They had 2 options available, a double chocolate or the rocher cookie. I went rocher. This thing was a hockey puck--in the most endearing way possible. Thick, gooey, and stuffed with a whole ferrel rocher chocolate. I got in with no line and the worker in there was super nice... why do people say that New Yorkers are mean? I mean, the folks I encountered, Michaeli included, all love to chat and shoot with you so long as you are genuine and things aren't bustling. In any case, the rocher cookie was intoxicating. Soft, rich, and insanely creamy from the melted ferrel rocher ball inside. All in all, a superb cookie. And yes, it does beat some of the viral cookies the city has to offer. It did appear they had a pretty limited menu. Of course with only 2 cookie options and it appeared there was not a huge selection of pastries as well. Still, loved the cookie. A fantastic treat. This is going to be a dense, hearty cookie. 1 is plenty to satiate any sweet cravings you may be having read more

Michaeli Bakery - Rocher cookie - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The bakery is pretty small but they have very limited seated inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I personally got the pistachio cherry croissant and it was absolutely delicious - possibly my favorite croissant in the city. It wasn't too sweet and the cherry jam wasn't overpowering, and there was just the right amount. The only problem is that it cost $6.90 which is quite pricy in my opinion but otherwise, so so good. read more

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Michaeli Bakery is one of my very favorites. When we heard they were opening a location near me uptown we were excited. I can't remember how long ago it was that I was in this neighborhood on Division Street. I can't recommend their baked goods to much these days. The customer service is always friendly and timely. The baked goods are fresh baked daily. The taste is absolutely amazing. If you don't see the item you want just ask. They keep the pastries coming out all day. I'm posting photos of some of their regular pastries. My favorite is the Spinach Feta Boureka. I really enjoyed the Cinnamon Roll too. Go inside and tie on your feed bag! read more

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Delicious bakery with vegan and kosher options. Skip the coffee, they used Irving beans but the cappuccino was not fragrant and seemed milked down read more

Michaeli Bakery - Almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Famously, the guy behind Michaeli used to work at Breads, and he's brought over his genius babka to his solo bakery. I've visited the UES location, but this was my first time at the LES original. I grabbed a piece of chocolate rugelach, which was wonderful, and a loaf of the chocolate babka, which may just be my new favorite babka in NYC. I need to try the croissants next time - I had an almond one at their UES location that was otherworldly. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cute place and the smell of the pastry was just so buttery.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff were very nice. read more

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Best Babka I've ever eaten in my entire life. Next time I'm here I'm buying like 6. The staff was chill and helpful. Noticed I had a giant bag of things and offered me a bag even though I only bought one babka. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cute shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small probably best to stick to take out other than sitting here for a bit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Wonderful tucked away bakery gem! Came across this place on Yelp when searching for spots on LES. Popped in on my last morning in town for some quick treats. Small shop more suited to grab and go but it does offer some breakfast bar seating. We opted for a banana chocolate croissant, halva croissant, and feta pastry. All three were delicious! The banana chocolate one was not overly chocolatey which I appreciate. The croissant textures were also on point with a nice crispy outside layer. Service was very friendly! Coffee-wise, just know that the coffees are small and weren't very strong. Would definitely come back when I am in town again! read more

Michaeli Bakery - Savory options - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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We were in LES and decided to give this cute little bakery a visit . I tried the pistachio cherry croissant which was pretty good (4/5) and my wife took the spinach-feta borekas which was really good (better than the one breads sell, as a point of comparison ) and a rogale, which was ok+ (good dough , they could use out a little more chocolate filling ) We also got brew coffee which was nice and a hot chocolate on almond milk which was pretty bad We will be back to try out some other pastries (eg halva croissant ) read more

Michaeli Bakery - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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WOW! This bakery is a gem! We finally came here on a day off and tried a few of their pastries: 1) cheese burek, 2) spicy cheese stick, 3) halva croissant, 4) pistachio cherry croissant, 5) banana choco croissant. Cheese burek - super flakey, soft, cheesey and savory. Loved it very much! This item was very small but I liked the size as I wanted to try their other items without feeling full. Spicy cheese stick - spicy, cheesey, flakey and savory. I also liked this item very much! It had a good spice kick and tasted great! Halva croissant - Very unique! I have never tried a halva croissant before. Very soft, flakey and had a good halva flavor. Pistachio cherry croissant - WOW! Highly recommend this item! It had such a nice pistachio cherry flavor & it was soft and flakey. We loved it so much, we went back on line to buy 2 more! Choco banana croissant - Another WOW item! Also highly recommend this! It had a super delicious choco banana flavor & was also soft, flakey. Taste was excellent! We also loved it so much, we went back to get 2 more! Highly recommended! Excellent pastries, especially their choco banana & pistachio cherry croissants! Great delicious burek & spicy bread stick! Will try their babka and other items next time. Staff was very friendly and nice. Some indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Absolutely love the chocolate rugelach and cinnamon rugelach! I can have a whole box of these! It's so addicting. They are small so having one is never enough! Haven't tried other items in the bakery but would imagine others are just as delicious! read more

Michaeli Bakery - Chocolate Rugelach, Cinnamon Rugelach - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Great dark chocolate baklava!!! Moist and not overly sweet. I can't wait to return and try their other tasty treats.

The babkas here were so airy. I loved the mushroom one more than the cheese. More of a pickup place as the eating are is a bit small. read more

Michaeli Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Michaeli Bakery is an Israeli bakery with excellent Jewish classics, like babka and rugelach, as well as other common favorites like cookies and croissants. I'm a particular fan of the nutty and cinnamon-rich Grandma Babka ($16), which was a holiday special for Rosh Hashanah. Although very sweet, the combination of spices, mixed nuts and dates, with cinnamon crumble on top, was superb. Their rugelach is made with their babka enriched dough, and is laminated with dark chocolate and Nutella. While smaller in size than say Zabar's and Kossar's, their rugelach are more delicate and less dense. I've also tried their spinach bureka, cheese bureka, and spicy cheese sticks. While still good, I found these to be less remarkable and memorable than their babka and rugelach. The bakery is small with, as I recall, just one table outside for seating. Definitely hoping to try more of their baked goods, including their challah in the future. Notably, they offer vegan challahs, babkas, and doughnuts, which are uncommon. read more

I did a little Manhattan food crawl with a coworker and added this gem to my list and they did not disappoint. Banana chocolate croissant was heaven. A kindr bar cookie that was decadent. I have thought of both of these often. I also got coconut macaroons but I felt they were a bit dry but what do I know they were still yummy. read more

Michaeli Bakery - Coconut Macaroons - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty good savory items, most notably the popular galil. The burekas were okay, slightly dry here or there but certainly better than most bakeries that try burekas but really have no business doing so. I would return to try other bureka flavors as available, and if they had savory croissant options. read more

Michaeli Bakery - Outside - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The Babka was amazing as were the Borek. Nice service as well. They were kind enough to put some things and so I could pick up on the way home from a day at the museums. Highly recommend read more

Great coffee and the pastries were fantastic! Highly recommended I would get there early and grab a few to go thank you for the great service read more

The biggest hidden gem in the lower east side by far. Quality bakeries are few and far beyond in the glut of cafes and bubble tea shops that have sprung up in the neighborhood. With their distinct offerings in Israeli delights, the chocolate mini croissants stand out amidst the amazing babkas and challah breads. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Due to space and popularity, come with patience and be rewarded with 100% satisfaction each and every time![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Found this cute, little hidden gem bakery with coffee in LES! A few outdoor and indoor seating available. Service was quick and friendly. Their Almond croissants and cheese rolls are a must try - perfect, flaky outer texture with a yummy inner filling. read more

This is one of my favorite bakeries in NYC, and I have to stop by to load up on their delicious baked goods every time I'm in the city. The halva croissants, when they have them in stock, are absolute heaven. I always buy extra just to keep in my freezer since they reheat well in the air fryer. The chocolate babka is also excellent, up there with the best in the city. I've also tried a goat cheese and za'atar pastry, which was delicious, and the rocher cookie I picked up last time I stopped in was also wonderful. Huge, chewy, and studded with hazelnuts. I've literally never had anything bad from this bakery. The bakery itself is more of a carryout operation even though it's clean and bright inside. There are a handful of seats, and they've always been empty when I've been there, but my impression is most people grab their pastries and go. read more

Some of the best pastries downtown. The babka and rugelach are standouts. Take-out was quick and easy, even during busy hours.

Oh my goodness, the baked goods are so delicious! They're known for their chocolate babka, and rightly so! I like to warm up my slices so that it's buttery and chocolatey. Very indulgent indeed! Tiny cheese burekas are also sooo good. One-two bites and you're done but for something this small, it packs a lot of layers and filling read more

Michaeli Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Yum yum and excellent staff. The lady who helped us choose pastry items also recommended great places to dine in the neighborhood.

I cant go here anymore- its just way too expensive for the quality and what you get. The last time we ordered baked goods from here they were almost too hard to chew and yet so pricey read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A small bakery in an unexpected area but enough room to hold delicious pastries with lovely staff with great recommendation and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've been to Ariscault bakery in San Fransisco, they were named one of the best bakeries, and their croissant was light and crisp but WOW Michaeli almost has them beat. Theirs is also light and crisp, like eating buttery air. But the pastries don't stop there, such a variety of savory and sweet that are all such lovely treat. read more

When I read a former baker from Breads Bakery opened his own spot and makes the same babka? Be still my heart. My wife and I were looking for coffee and a baked item for breakfast so I set the Nav to Michaeli Bakery. Walking in, the display of available baked goods is different from a typical French bakery. When do you see different flavored Burekas? Forget about all that, I spy with my little eye a almond croissant. Covered with slivered almonds and powered sugar, babka can take a back seat. I grab two coffees, my almond croissant, my wife's spinach and cheese bureka and a chocolate chocolate chip cookie. My wife and are back in the car, sippin' Java and giving each other high fives. She loves her bureka. My almond croissant? The first bite has that flaky delicate crunch. Then, almond paste shows up, hidden beneath all the flaky goodness. I'm in heaven right now. We finished our pastries and I break out the chocolate chocolate cookie. I break off a small piece and we look at each other. Wow! The chocolate is so rich and deep, I was in a daze and almost drove off the west side Highway. 10 Yelp stars, I can't wait to return. read more

Michaeli Bakery - Amazing baked goods - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent pastries and babka. Preordered because they tend to sell out of certain items early. Got the rugelach, cheesy twist, plain croissant, cinnamon roll and babka. Everything was flaky and fresh, cinnamon roll is more of a danish. Babka was delicious and would order again but I believe they only offer it on Friday and Sunday. Vegan options also available. Babka was very decadent and out if this world, made with a lot of good quality chocolate. read more

Michaeli Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York