Stopped by yesterday after a "you have to go there" recommendation from a friend...what a disappointment! The selection was good but the prices are just ridiculous. I bought several items but everything was just average and definitely not worth the money. $27 for a pie? I don't think so. The staff was helpful and friendly but I don't get the hype. Guess I'm just spoiled with all the other great bakery choices out there. read more

I like everything here! A favorite destination. Delicious samples to nibble on all over the store. Z's creamery is next store, so get some locally-made goat cheese to go with your fabulous bread. That bread is the best in Ann Arbor, by a long shot. Pricey (like the entire Z empire) but so worth it. They do a bread-of-the-month which is pretty heavily discounted. Day-olds are also a deal. I buy a bunch and then freeze them in our chest freezer; they thaw beautifully in the oven. I get a warm, secure feeling from having a cache of sourdough in my basement. The pastries are fabulous, and they have very nice (& not expensive) ready-made sandwiches in the cooler. Wonderful iced and hot coffee. My 9-year-old son got his most recent birthday cake here: the hummingbird, a fabulous, moist variation on carrot cake that includes pineapple and coconut. Most sophisticated cake ever served at a Zap Zone birthday party, I am pretty sure. Married beautifully with the flavors of the Domino's pizza :-0 read more

I've been to Zingerman's Bakehouse twice last year and then once again this year earlier this week. I never got around to reviewing them, so this encompasses overall after a year has past and revisiting. The first couple times I went was on outings where I would beg and drag my husband to get me a coffee while we were browsing the Treasure Mart. I really love my espresso and am a diehard fan of Ugly Mug's. That being said, if I need my fix I won't say no to the chains such as Starbucks if that is all there is nearby. I found Zingerman's coffee to be just okay. I wasn't wowed by it and the taste didn't leave me ravenous and longing for it when I awoke the next morning. Enough that when I returned THIS year, I hesitated looking at the options of what I could order. I instead chose their cold brew with vanilla added to it, which is pre-bottled in an barrel full of ice with color coded tops. I also got an everything bagel with cream cheese (the hangover food of champions). The cold brew was wonderful. Amazing. I only wish my roiling stomach would have let me drink it faster. The bagel was not as impressive for me. I do enjoy Barry's Bagels as they are the main supplier for all the coffee shops in downtown Ypsi. I know Zingerman's bagels have a (good) reputation for being on the 'crunchier' side - however it came off to me as stale and a little lacking in taste. The cream cheese was wonderful and made up for what the bagel lacked. The service there was also chipper and prompt - which made my leary, post-drinking composure brighten a bit as I made my way out into the world at 9 AM. Zingerman's prices are still high, but I knew that walking in and am not taking a star away from something I willingly (and knowingly) paid for. I would go back for the cold brew, but under my budget, I would probably hesitate if a more affordable option was presented! read more

I ordered cookies and candy for my brother in law's birthday. 100$ and it wasn't good!! Bland and dry...he brought some over and I could not believe how I'd been ripped off. I've written to them asking for some hope. But I won't be a customer again. I have to come back to say that customer service has responded to my very happy satisfaction...Thank you! read more

I looked around after stepping into the bakehouse, and shortly after an employee asked if I had tried the key lime pie, and gave me a bit. It was delicious. The service is super great here and everything is tasty. The employees were very excited for us to try stuff, and also excited when they discovered we had been to all the other Zingerman's locations but one. See, if you do that in a day, you get a free t-shirt! They signed off on our paper for all the other places, then we just had one to go (which we went to, and got the t-shirt - awesome!). I bought brownies and my boyfriend got a chocolate chip sourdough loaf. Everything was delicious as expected. The brownies are especially wonderful. I wish I lived nearby so I could keep trying different special breads. Oh well, then I would go broke. read more

I'm new in town and an avid donut fan. I decided to check out Zingerman's Bakehouse this past Sunday since that is the only day they sell donuts. The Bakehouse is tucked away from other businesses, so it was a quiet, uncrowded location with a nice little seating area outside for when the weather is nice. The woman who helped me was very friendly and provided me with a lot of recommendations when I asked. Despite their large selection of baked goods, they only have two donut flavors. I opted for their ricotta filled donut. The donut was amazing, but the price was pretty steep costing me more than two dollars for one donut. I plan on going back to explore their selection more, but if everything is as costly as the donut, it might be best to go only occasionally for a treat. read more

If you are a sandwitch lover, Zingerman Bakehouse is likely to fullfill your requests for sandwitchs. You can always ask for the try out if you are not sure which bread you'll go for. read more

Finding a Zingerman's within a mile of my house was detrimental for both my wallet and my waistline. This is an odd location for a store, as it's in an industrial park on the far side of 94 from most of the town, and not within walking distance to many homes or businesses. While their bread is definitely not cheap (ranging anywhere from $4 to $10 a loaf) it's by far the best I've ever had. Their parmesan pepper bread makes amazing garlic bread, and their chocolate cherry bread makes great french toast. My favorite is their peppered bacon farm bread, which they make several times a year. Keep an eye on the web site to see when their special breads come out, and you may be able to order them in advance. As an added bonus, the Zingerman's creamery is two doors down. Their gelato is great, and on special on Wednesday. read more

Terrific sandwiches and coffee. Always get the bread to take home. Aside from getting a parking ticket, it was a great time. I was only five minutes late back to my car, so they must watch the area on the street very closely. read more

Excellent rye bread, very good baquettes, acceptable bagels. Service is efficient, helpful, cheerful. I think more highly of the Bakehouse than the Deli. read more

Zingerman's is all about bread. You can go to the deli and get sandwiches, but I'm actually not all that impressed by the sandwiches. I just get a loaf of bread and make sandwiches at home. The loaves are expensive, about $6 or so, but well worth the price. The bread is wonderfully crusty, and the crust is crispy and chewy, like all good breads ought to be. I'm actually digesting some right now. Whenever I'm invited to a holiday feast, I bring along some bread from Zingerman's to share. read more

I've been to Zingermans Bakehouse many times but after today I will no longer be frequenting this establishment. There have been a few occasions where the staff didn't have the best service or wasn't the nicest to me but I've always come back because of the bread being the best in town. Today however was the last straw. I came in around a half hour before closing and was told that the hours had been changed for this weekend only and that they wouldn't be able to serve us. I was okay with that as upon checking the website the change in hours had indeed been notified. So we just went back to the car to decide where to go next. Around 5 minutes later someone else came to the store and went inside. I was expecting him to be turned away but instead a few minutes later out he comes with a loaf of bread. A minute after that another group came by and this time the worker came out the door and explained that it was closed but within 15 seconds changed their mind and allowed someone in to get the bread for them. Not only was this completely unfair that the policy was being applied on a pick and choose basis, but my car was right in front of the door that whole time. If they were going to change their mind on the policy put in place the very least they could have done is to allow us who had been there before anyone else to come inside and grab bread. Instead they let us sit there and watch everyone else be served and I will not be returning after this treatment. read more

I first tried Zingerman's as a teenager. Everybody raved about it and I couldn't wait to try their food. Even then, the food disappointed me because everything was just a little off. They offer standard Jewish deli favorites like corned beef sandwiches, but the spices are not quite right. Of course, I tried their food several other times while a student at U of M, but it never hit the spot. They need to consult a Jewish grandmother. read more

I don't part with money easily. It might be the Scottish roots, or the blue collar (sometimes no-collar) background. Regardless, I can spend $50 on bread here and feel like I got a bargain. We are talking quality here, people. This is where I stock up for special occasions. In the grand Zingerman's tradition, the staff is courteous almost to the unsettling, Disney-esque extreme. Don't ask for something as a joke, they'll want to give it to you. read more

First time visiting Ann Arbor and of course had to check out Zingermans (both the bakehouse and delicatessen). Solid 4 stars. I bought a pack of their vanilla marshmallows and a loaf of their loomis bread (I couldn't resist after getting a free sample!). Both items did not disappoint. Marshmallows: large white soft and fluffy squares that taste like actual vanilla. Makes sense since they use vanilla bean paste and vanilla seeds along with vanilla extract. Loomis bread: I am a sucker for cheese breads. This was delicious and great that their roasted peppers are sourced locally and they use their own made cheese too! Ingredients were simple and I could just keep eating slices as is, no need for anything else but a good round in the toaster oven if you wanted. The staff were all very friendly and had smiles on their faces while serving customers. I would give 5 stars but the prices are a little on the high side. I understand that it's more expensive to use better ingredients but to some visitors a tiny cupcake for 3 bucks and 1.50 for 1 bagel would be a turn off. Also, their numbers system isn't the most efficient because i noticed many ppl take numbers but don't answer when their called and then you have a number 2 away and aren't sure if you should just jump up and say I'm ready. Overall, I would recommend checking them out if you're here to visit! read more

If you're looking for the Zingerman's bread experience without the crowds, this is the place for you. I come here every time I'm in Ann Arbor to stock up on bread! You can get all kinds of baked goodies here, including cakes, the magic brownies, pastries (which are stunning), coffee cakes, banana breads, and baking products. They also have a wall with all of their breads, which the employees can slice for you if you want. Everyone is always very nice there, and they deal with crowds (if there are any) efficiently. I find the best time to go is in the morning; you can enjoy a breakfast pastry from the Bakehouse or meander down to the Coffee Co for a cup of coffee! read more

I feel like a fat kid (that is totally secure with his life choices) in a candy store every time we go here. EVERYTHING here is wonderful. These guys really know what they are doing. They even make breads that sound not so great (i give you pumpernickel raisin rye) that make you feel like an idiot for ever questioning their judgement. Go here, you will be glad you did. read more

I didn't see a separate place so I will review it here - Zingerman's offers classes to teach you how to make some of their specialties. I enrolled in the Baguettes class and was very happy I did. The instructors were professional yet down to earth. The price is very reasonable for what you get. Not only do you go home with some knowledge about baking, but you actually get samples while baking there, and take home your creations with you. Doesn't matter if you're a complete rube or Rachel Ray, Bake! will be a great experience. read more

Wow. Just two miles from our new home in Ann Arbor is Zingerman's Bakehouse. We were overwhelmed with the choices, the take away selection of foods and the over all ambiance. A lovely woman came from behind the counter to give us a tour and welcome us to Michigan. We selected our bread and were given a complimentary piece of coffee cake. Both were perfection. read more

Their bread is literally the best thing I've ever eaten. Soft on the inside with a perfect bake on the outside. Their bread and their cheese make the best grilled cheese I've ever had. Excellent! read more

Nice selection of delicious breads to try. The desserts are yummy. Staff is always friendly and will help you make your decision if you're not sure which bread to purchase. But you really can't go wrong with any of them. We've never been disappointed and enjoy coming here when we're in the area. read more

Over the decades, Zingerman's has grown to expand production at a commercial site to accommodate their customers' needs. They then realized that the customer base cannot always get to their historic deli and coffee shop location so they now serve at their industrial location too. This bakehouse location makes it easy for suburban Ann Arbor to pick up the tasty goods. The breads and pastries were fresh and tasty. Car parking is right outside. This strip also includes a coffee shop and creamery/ cheese shop so you can pick up whatever incidentals you need. You can also take your pastry right next door to eat at the coffee shop. If I lived in Ann Arbor, I would be a regular here in addition to their full service Kerrytown location. But these three shops are very basic in decor. read more

Definitely, this is a great place to browse or to buy a loaf of delicious bread. My latest favorite... the home made candy bars. They are fantastic, rich, full o flavor. A little on the high price side for what I usually get, but they are buy 2 get 1 free for January. As usual, the loaf of bread that we purchased is second to none. It has a wonderful thick, tasty crust and a soft inside that really likes to be covered with lots of fresh creamery butter. Top notch. read more

Mr. MVP and I thoroughly enjoyed this branch of Zingerman's. The staff was ultra friendly and helpful and the selection was fantastic. We ended up having lunch - chicken salad sandwich and a ham, bacon and salami concoction - as well as organic milk, chips, and two huge loaves of bread to go. The prices were very fair. We spent just about $30 which is reasonable in our opinions. As a bonus, our cupcake (which was amazing) was free because we were new customers! Family friendly, scratch made and a good selection means we will be back. read more

COME ON! This is a carb-lovers paradise!! From bread, to cake, strudel, world famous coffeecake, brownies and much more, it doesn't get any better than the Bakehouse within the Zingerman's Community of Businesses. Well, maybe the Zingerman's Coffee Company a few doors down, but that's only because I'm a coffee nerd and they roast extraordinary java. The bakery is laid-back, friendly and for the most part ALWAYS busy. Recently I ordered a custom birthday cake for my best friends 40th birthday bash designed like a Victoria's Secret bag. All I can tell you is that is was outstandingly gorgeous and incredibly delicious. At $200, it wasn't cheap but worth every dollar when illuminated with candles! What a showstopper. If you've never tried the Chile Cheddar bread, do it, TODAY. Have them slice it, hurry home and make a grilled cheese with it. OHMYGOD! Secretively hoard the rest for yourself. It's that good. read more

We ordered our wedding cakes( the vanilla chiffon with raspberry preserves and lemon curd and the chocolate with walnut rum butter cream) from Zingermans. The overall experience was wonderful! During our initial visit, they gave us cake samples to take home and try, and there was absolutely no pressure to book with them. We were a little hesitant to even visit zingermans in the first place because we thought their prices would be astronomical, but they were actually pretty average in comparison to other bakeries in the area. The cake samples were so good that we had trouble deciding on a flavor! Luckily, we were able to stop in and get cake samples whenever we would like in order to narrow things down! Instead of saving the top layer of our cake, we actually froze a box of samples! The only complaint I have is that on the day of the chiffon cake was more like a pound cake, which wasn't bad in terms of taste, but we were expecting light and fluffy! read more

They let you try everything, like everything. That's their job and they love their job cause everytime I go to zingerman's, everyone looked so happy in giving me samples. They are also very knowledgable. Prices are steep but hey, if you get to try everything before you find something you really love, that's the price you pay. Besides, they also use real ingredients, not a bunch of unknown chemicals. I love their pecan pie. A small pie for 4 ppl is $7.99. I also fell in love with rico jancsi (chocolate with chestnut, rum cream and topped with alricot and chocolate ganache), and the hummingbird (banana, coconut, all good stuff). Obama buns are only on weekends! The creamery/gelato store is down the street! Also the cafe is next door if you need to use the bathroom. read more

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I had a cake made here and it looked truly amazing. They made a design based on what I requested and went above and beyond. But the taste was 1,000 times better than the look. And it was so moist, it lasted 2 weeks and was delicious for every single bite. I love you, Zingermans Bakehouse. read more

After doing the delicatessen, we decided to go here for dessert. Price- not bad. Very reasonable. Quantity- Pretty huge baked desserts. The gelato was a bit small, but it was still good Quality- Gelato was good. I try to find unique things so I had the irish soda bread gelato and the bostock. Bostock is like a round roll topped with almonds and with a light orange syrup. It is very fluffy inside. Atmosphere- Again, very cozy. Staff- wonderful. They take care of you and go out of their way to make sure you are happy. Go get some sweet...service read more

Love Zingerman's! Love their bagels, sandwich and all!!! Always a long line and always tasty and always memorable! read more

First timer at this amazing place. I honestly just discovered this gem. I won't write a lot since everything has been said already, I think the place it's worth the buzz. I would say it is slightly overpriced just because I've had amazingly tasting baked goods at better prices but then again, if those treats would be cheap, people would overeat and then give bad reviews as they start gaining pounds:) read more

Recently moved to the area and we were lucky enough to be dropping off our moving truck close to Zingerman's! Our daughter was fast asleep in the car so my husband bought all the goodies. He bought quite the variety including a ricotta doughnut. It was so light and delicious! I can't stop thinking about this doughnut. We also tried the cinnamon roll which my daughter enjoyed. The croissant was buttery and fresh. My husband bought so much we had leftovers for the next morning. So happy and a little bit scared this is a short drive for us from our new place. I highly recommend. read more

I've never actually been to the bakehouse, but my old roommate's brother was (or is) the manager there, and she used to bring home some amazing goodies. My favorite is their cinnamon raisin bread, but their sourdough and their farm bread are super high on the list as well. Oh! And their After Dinner Mint stuffed cupcake is pretty much orgasmic. I just wish they were closer to campus. I would've probably been there every week. read more

Mad props to the Zingerman's Bakehouse for the best baked goods you can imagine served by a rock-star staff in a funky, smells-so-good setting. Even moar props cuz they donate their xtra's to charity!!!!!!!! read more

Not quite what I expected as far as a bakery goes. A bit pricey for my liking. The cupcakes were tasty but a bit on the dry side.

Zingerman's Bakeshop is just off State Street between the off-ramp on I-94 and my corporate office, so I swing by every time I'm in town heading to an early morning meeting or leaving late in the day for the trek home to Chicago. I stop for the coffee and probably some cookies (chunky chocolate chip for my sweetie; ginger jump ups for me); and if I'm road tripping instead of flying I grab a tasty pie or cake or pastry and maybe a roll of fresh baked challah to sequester in the trunk. Always good, but pricey pricey pricey. Don't know that I would frequent the place if I were a local -- seems a lot of overhead may go into their marketing machine (which is brilliant). Just discovered that they have sandwiches in the case by the door which meant -- Zingerman's being the deli that pretends to be Jewish but is nowhere near kosher -- that I was able to grab a spread of Genoa Salami, some delicious ham and Applewood bacon on Farmer's Bread for the road home last night. Perfection. read more

Wow, I love this place. I'd heard of this place numerous times but never really wanted to venture to the maze of identical looking buildings known as airport blvd. Just so happens annarbor.com did an article on this place and not only did they print the address, but also posted a photo of the Bright Orange Roof this place has. Well that all I needed and after finding it, I find myself getting lunch from here 2 or 3 times a week. Do yourself a favor and find this place. First its fast, take a number when you are ready to be helped and someone will take care of you. They have a wonderful rosemary ham sandwich for 6 bucks. There are a number of other sandwiches which are premade every morning. They have specialty hot sandwiches on particular days. Here is a link to the lunch menu. http://www.zingermansbakehouse.com/getting-here/lunch-menu/ So I haven't really bought any expensive bread but i did have a very good brownie and the moroccan doughnut and both were very good. I'd say they were 2 or 3 bucks a piece. All in all I find this an excellent place to pick up some lunch on the way in to work or on break. I find the prices to be reasonable considering the ingredients used. I find the Zing deli to be a overpriced, but I think this place is an excellent value. A special thanks to my favorite reviewers Liz W. and Mariah C., once again you are spot on. read more

This address is the hub of the ZIngerman's Empire, which includes the Deli, Bakehouse, Roadhouse, Creamery, and more. Today's New York Times Business Section includes detailed coverage of the Empire. They repeat all the self-promotional material from the owners -- and the owners are really masters of self promotion. They've put themselves on the map in many ways. Gotta hand it to them for that! The link: www.nytimes.com/2007/05/03/business/smallbusiness/03zingerman.html?ref=business read more

There are so many reviews for the Deli and Roadhouse but to me this is the best Zingerman's establishment. I gave a 3 star review of the Deli. In comparison, everything that I noted was lacking in the Deli is taken care of in the Bakehouse. The Bakehouse has a completely different vibe to it (for me) than the Deli. It's easy to navigate, very comfortable to walk around in and check out different areas, it is spacious to sit and grab a cup of coffee or gather a larger group for dessert. While the crowd at the deli seems to have a snobbish feel to it at times, the crowd at the bakehouse is much more laid back. People are doing work, chatting with friends, and loved ones and no one is pushy. In fact it's quite the opposite. We've had many nice conversations with other customers and even have formed a few new friendships here. They have really nice cakes and cookies and drinks too. It's pricey but it seems much more of a value than the deli. When it's busy it's still a bit crowded but one a quieter afternoon it's a fun place to sit and bring a date or just to have a few moments to yourself. The staff here has mostly been friendly too and on multiple occasions has been exceptional in helping me choose what to get. There are a lot of nice places for dessert in Ann Arbor. I like everything about this one. I'll go back to check out some of the others and will update my post if needed. read more

The place is a little hard to find. But as soon as you turn down the street you see almost a block of this bakery and its production. When you walk into zingermans it's very home like you don't even notice the workers in the background making bread and cakes. I was greeting by SAM who took care of my large order of sweets. He was patient and cheerful. 150 dollars later I walked out knowing when I'm in the Ann Arbor area again I will definitely come back. Ohh and the cakes pies and bread is definitely worth the price.. Love it love it!!!! read more