It's been awhile since I've posted a yelp review, but I absolutely had to give Michael's 5 stars. I called him on a Thursday morning asking if he could do a dozen lemon cupcakes for my son's first birthday and have them ready by Saturday - a real last minute order. He said he wouldn't have time to add custom decorations, but I had an idea and had him frost 11 in green and 1 in red. When I picked them up on Saturday, he added two cookies to the box. I also ordered a meat pie and a kofta wrap and while I was waiting, he gave me two pieces of warm baklava, fresh from the oven! Absolutely delicious. When everything was ready, he carried it out to my car for me, since I had the stroller. He's such a kind man. And oh my gosh... possibly the best cupcakes I've ever had. The frosting was light and more buttery than sweet. I usually take the frosting off of cupcakes but I didn't this time because it was just too good. The lemon curd center was tangy and just the right level of sweetness. I will return to Michael's for every birthday/anniversary/party from now on. Oh and that meat pie is going to live in my brain forever. So aromatic and delicious... I got it for my husband but had eaten half of it by the time I got home. Whoops! read more

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I love this place I love the atmosphere ,com visit us homemade cake she's pie me pie fresh cookies read more

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The pastries here are first rate; fresh, delicious, beautiful to look at. We have had cakes, traditional cookies, and Arabic pastries and all were wonderful. The owner couldn't be more friendly and accommodating. It is a local treasure. read more

Amazing Pastry, nice and fresh and also I tried the Spanish and meat pie for lunch it's very good

I live close by, i stopped in one day, got a few cookies and a slice of cake, cake tasted like it had been frozen and still almost rock hard, cookies tasted stale... wouldn't recommend read more

We went in for the first time - based on Yelp reviews - and my god, what an incredible place. In fact, I re-downloaded Yelp just to leave this review. Not only are the pastries delicious, the customer service was great incredible. The ambience is a quintessential family-owned bakery vibe; and they truly make you feel like family as soon as you walk in. The prices were amazing as well. We bought 2 pieces of cake, every flavor of macarons, and baklava for under $20. Between the kindness, relaxed conversation, and free samples, it was a wonderful first experience. We will definitely be returning. read more

My bakery of choice! I have a fondness for Michael's. They are very welcoming people. There are countless choices available, from baklavas to custom cake orders and other desserts. The area is exceptionally clean and neat. read more

A friend and I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon around 3 p after I had heard good things. We were in search of a "feel good" sweet treat. Upon entering, the dessert cases weren't chock full of treats which was expected at the late hour for a bakery and a very nice man warmly greeted us. As we started a conversation with him, we learned he was the owner, Abdo, and he was very helpful in explaining the different sweet treats. We decided to share a slice of chocolate mousse cake topped with an Oreo cookie, a cashew baklava and a coconut topped walnut (we think) baklava. As Abdo was packing our treats, we noticed he added a few cashew rolls. When we were ready to pay, he said it was his treat to us. This 5-star review isn't because our treats were complimentary but for his friendly, warm welcome and the treats were terrific!! Thank you Abdo! We'll be back!! read more

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I am very excited Michaels opened up in methuen..The owner is a great guy and he has been making baked good for years in his old location in Haverhill.. It was more of a catering place, now this new location is opened for the public.. Lets talk about what Michaels offers now. all types of fresh baklava, and pastries, cheese croissant, and also in chocolate they are to die for!!! kunafah: is a Middle Eastern cheese pastry soaked in sweet, sugar-based syrup. It is a specialty of the Arab world. Michaels makes one that is so good.. cheese pita!! I did post a pic its fresh dough made to order, with feta and mozzarella cheese.. $3 each and its so worth it. breakfast also available coffee: it was horrible and I told the owner to change brand and he better soon. all cakes for all occasions made here and must preorder nothing is premade! just giving you guys the heads up.. Ice cream: authentic Lebanese ice cream, try the ashta one its incredible. there are only two tables to sit on and I dont recommend it cause it was so damn hot in there and they are working on New Ac units soon. service is still slow so expect to wait but its worth the time. the owner is a true gentleman and make sure if you are in the area to go visit.. read more

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Had the most amazing cream puff tower at a party on Saturday from Michaels. Best thing I have eaten in a year. Going to special order one next time I need a party dessert. This bakery is amazing. read more

Visited today for the first time. We were greeted with a generous host that had us try a couple of kinds of cookies. We were there to order a Yule log for Christmas, we heard it's the best in the area. We brought home multiple pieces of cake to try, including Black Forest and White Forest cake. Everything tasted absolutely scrumptious! read more

This place is amazing. We needed a birthday cake for my father in law, and to be honest, my family's go to cake is the Tripoli whipped cream frosting strawberry one. However, since we were last min (like always) they didn't have what we needed. We are now a Michael's bakery family. I had heard they were great, so I went in there to see if they could help out. They were so warm and inviting, and the final product was amazing. Normally, it's just a one piece of cake and done situation. We hadn't finished giving out the cake, and we had requests for seconds. A simple white cake with whipped cream frosting/filling stuffed full of fresh fruit. With enough fruit on top to accommodate all the littles that wanted a piece! And Chef Abdo was so sweet to put the sentiment on fondant so the fruit ratio didn't suffer! Thank you so much! We will be back to order a grad cake! read more

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#1 in every think You can't give them less than 5 stars whenever you walk in. Best customer service Clean place Salty/ sweets so so so delicious Mr Abdo and Mr Richard are nice guys. Generous with affordable prices They do catering - Highly recommended . Only their Man2oushi here in the USA reminds me the Lebanese man2oushi . If you like Lebanese food you should give this place a try. read more

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What a find! Michael's has quickly become our go-to spot for all things Manakeesh (Lebanese flat bread pizza). Every time we go there, we have to order at least 3 manakeesh (zaatar, cheese, and Kishik). Chef Abdo is always a pleasure to talk to, and everything is cooked fresh and prepped right in front of you. read more

Convinced hubby to try this bakery that is just a 2 min drive from us (our new home). The owner was incredibly sweet and explained what each pastry was and then gave us some cookie samples. We ended up getting a vanilla butter cream slice (scrumptious and not too sweet-- just like how I like it!) and his coconut baklava, regular baklava, and the chocolate baklava (also all were really good). Yes, I already dug into everything and will definitely be coming back to try other items, including his ice cream and savory items! And yes, more baklava :) read more

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There are so many great things about this place I don't know where to start! The sandwiches, the baked goods, the sweets, the staff... They have the Lebanese flat breads I have only tasted in Lebanon. I mean I've had them all over the world but Michael's is the only place that replicated it perfectly. They were incredible. And the Shawarma sandwiches were top notch. I had to bring the baked goods home since I ate so much (I really couldn't stop, it was that good,) and those were sensational. Everyone that worked was very kind but I have to admit Aida was my favorite. Shes the sweetest soul you will ever meet. Do you self a huge favor and head on over to Michael's. read more

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This is one of the best bakeries in the area. Very thing is homemade and very fresh. Baklava is amazing! They have homemade ice cream and it is delicious. Customer service is very friendly and kind. Try it out if your are in the area! read more

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Abdo is a master French pastry chef. His cakes and cookies as well as Arabic food and pastry are THE BEST anywhere. He and his staff make you feel at home the minute you walk in the door! Every time I serve his pastry, my guests want to know where it came from. Be sure and visit there when in Methuen. read more

We likes their drinks. But they have problems with their boba. We tried their boba in different days it always undercooked. So we never buy it with boba again. But the others are awesome. We always order thai teas, hot taro chocolate, also green tea shakes. (We tried the fruit teas but not our cup of tea) read more

I stumbled upon this Bakery strictly by accident. You can never know about too many great bakeries, so I pulled in to check it out. Much to my delight it is a middle eastern bakery! When you walk in your senses are hit with the warm smells of bread and cheese and sugar and honey. I decided I would try a couple of different things. First I got the Baklava, which was made with cashews not walnuts - it was absolutely delicious. Next, it was lunch time for me so I ordered a cheese pie and I ordered a spinach and cheese pie to have the next day for lunch. The cheese pie is made with this leavened bread that they run through a roller and it comes out the size of a personal pizza and they spread the cheese on it and then they bake it. Holy smokes it is so good! The bread's a little bit salty, the cheese was soft and creamy. Next time I go I'm going to ask them to add a little of their zatar spices - a blend of time and sesame and other spices, to it. It was just so good. I can't speak to the spinach one yet because I will have that one for dinner tonight. While there, the gentleman behind the counter was making this tray of sweets for a couple waiting. I don't know what it was called but it was these little tiny dollar size pancakes that would remind you of crepes filled with this sweetened cheese topped with crushed pistachios and then drizzled with a honey rose water syrup. All of this was displayed on a beautiful plate and wrapped up for this couple to take with them. After they left he offered everyone in the bakery a sample of what he just sent out the door. I am not a big fan of rosewater so he left the syrup off for me. Again, my mouth was happy, it was just delicious. As I went about my day I realized I lost my wallet backtracking my steps I called the bakery and sure enough I had dropped it there. They were getting ready to close but waited for me to come and pick up my wallet. When I got there they were so sweet. Everything was still in my wallet, when I dropped it, my wallet was open so they put it in a paper bag so that nothing else would fall out. They could see how frazzled I was and the woman there had just placed an order of zatar bread made for herself. She broke off a piece and she said I had to try this, take a minute and relax. This is a family-owned Bakery and it's one that I will frequent again and again not only because of how good the food was but also because of how sweet the family who runs the bakery were. I can't wait to try the meat pie next! Michael's Bakery is definitely one you don't want to pass by! read more

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Here from out of town and came looking for dessert to bring to a dinner of friends, what a find! We left with an assortment of pastries that will make us heroes at the party and even more rewarding, we had the honor of being waited on by a lady at the counter and the baker as well who welcomed us, guided us and treated us like the family they seem to be. Thank you Michael's Bakery. read more

We did the catering, cake and desserts for my sons communion. Let me say our guests wanted doggie bags to go. The food was top notch and the cake and dessert even better. One of our favorite places to also have breakfast..thank you Michael read more

The best Mediterranean cakes, pastries , and pies in The merrimack valley. prices are very reasonable , the service is outstanding.

This bakery opened last summer in my neighborhood, and before long we stopped in to check it out. In addition to the wide selection of delicious food items, the owners are some of the nicest people ever. We ordered a birthday cake for my son and it was fresh and delicious with real whipped cream and strawberries. In the past, remnants of birthday cakes have always seemed to hang around in our fridge for a while after the party is over. Not this time! This cake practically disappeared out of the fridge! I would highly recommend this bakery both for the quality of their products as well as warm and friendly atmosphere! read more

I typically buy cakes at the grocery store, but I decided to give this bakery a try since it's right down the street from my house. The cake was gorgeous & by far the best cake I have ever tasted! The owners are beyond friendly and inviting. We have since ordered cakes for 2 other birthdays, each one was different but equally delicious! The owner always gives my 6 year old son a free sample and really goes out of his way to make everyone that walks in there feel welcome. I have & will continue to recommend this bakery to anyone and everyone! BEST CAKES EVER! read more

Awesome place.. I walked in on a whim one day. Bought 4 pastries, enjoyed them all. The pistachio flan was awesome. We were greeted from the staff with kind words & free samples of macaroons. They do custom chocolates, baskets, and more. Seems very clean & nice to see diversity in this area.5 STARS read more

I'd give them 6 stars if I could. Everything they have is delicious and fresh - both sweet and savory! I especially recommend the baklava and the shawarma. Service is incredibly friendly. If you are not nearby, it is worth taking the trip to support this independent business! read more

So happy I discovered this new bakery and cafe. I ordered a fresh assortment of pastries and all were delicious! The baklava and eclairs were scrumptious. Zaatar was mouthwatering and made to order. Brought home knaffe for my son which he said was the best he ever had. I also saw the most amazing fruit tart cake which they told me was a special order, will definitely be ordering one for my next party. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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A new mediterranean bakery opened in methuen. i visited it with my family. the guy is very courteous , and hospitable. the pies are fresh and the pastries are out of this world. i will be coming here often. By the way the prices are very reasonable. read more

The pasties were very limited and the cupcakes were very, very stale. The price was $38 for some assorted pastries and a couple of cupcakes. Ridiculous. Go elsewhere. read more

We popped in when they first opened and were instanty treated like family (family that you love ). We've been back several times. We've purchased a birthday cake last minute that was the hit of the day, and we all drop by for a snack every so often (you can't leave without something delectable going in your mouth!). Or daughter is a huge fan of the meat pies, also. Michael's is a welcome addition in this neck of the woods! read more

I just got back from Michael's bakery where I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Abdo. I was treated like royalty. Abdo gave me samples of all types of yummy things, even different flavors of his homemade icecream. Which is so delicious you have to try it. What a wonderful establishment, what a wonderful man. I only live a few minutes away and I will, without a doubt, go back as often as possible. Thank you Abdo!!!!!! read more

I would highly recommend this place. We stopped in on a whim and had a great experience. The owner is extremely nice and makes you feel welcome. He has a great variety of delicious desserts at very reasonable prices. read more

WOW! Gorgeous cake that tasted just as good as it looked. First time at Michaels - based on Yelp reviews - and it did not disappoint. The owner is warm and welcoming. Can't wait to go back! read more

My first trip to Michael's Bakery was a pleasant surprise. They make fresh middle eastern baked treats and beautiful cakes. If you like Zar'tar this place makes it fresh to order. The owners were welcoming and friendly. I would highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Wow! Stopped on the way back from Boston. Will definitely do that again and might go well out of my way just to get here. Mid afternoon on a weekday. Pastry selection was a bit limited and I want quite feeling it so opted for an assortment of cookies. How lucky for me! Excellent quality ingredients. Oh the butter can be tasted, the chocolate is very fine! Velvet meeting point. Rich not too sweet. Prices are very good for the quality. I'll be back as soon as I can read more

I am not from the immediate area, I actually found this Bakery on Yelp. This place is incredible. The warmest most friendly helpful staff I have ever experienced. I told them what I was looking for they were eager to provide me with a number of options they even gave me some very helpful suggestions. It was my first time in a middle eastern bakery, as I am an Italian-American, and being from the Italian culture we come to expect very high standards from our bakeries. Michael's not only succeeded in such high standards it matched every expectation I could have had for this Bakery. Again I am not from the area however whenever I am remotely close to this place I will be front-and-center every single thing in this Bakery is fresh and delicious and served with a loving caring smile read more

Chef Abdo is super friendly and is top in Petit Four, Cakes, Baklawa. Walk in and ask for a SAJ Zaatar, Cheese, Meat, it will be make fresh in font of you. Get then by the dozen if you want. Abdo will jump over hoops if you have a party and looking for Catering. Huge selection that will satisfy a hungry group. You will find yourself coming back for more once you tried him. read more

Amazing place. Ordered a birthday cake and it was unbelievably good! Tried other pastries and cookies and they were also amazing. Highly recommended!!! Very friendly people. Will definitely be coming back again! read more

Very friendly, authentic Middle eastern goodies. zaatar manakish reminds me of being back in Lebanon. A must go place. Baklava could use a little less syrup. You can't go wrong here. read more