A jewel for authentic Jewish pastries & life-changing babka. Don't miss the rugelach & rocher cookies!
This East Side bakery is a haven for traditional Jewish baked goods, with a particular penchant for rich and flavorful babkas and delicate rugelach. Customers rave about the authentic flavors and high-quality ingredients that make each bite a delightful experience. From flaky pastries to decadent cookies, this spot offers a taste of tradition that keeps locals and visitors coming back for more.
This bakery specializes in traditional Jewish baked goods. The babka, especially the halva and chocolate varieties, receives widespread acclaim, with some even comparing it favorably to other renowned bakeries. Rugelach, including halva rugelach, and rocher cookies are also highly recommended. The croissants have also garnered praise, with one user noting a Parisian's endorsement.
"The babka, particularly the halva and chocolate varieties, is a standout item. Rugelach, including halva rugelach, and the rocher cookies are also highly recommended by customers."
Customers consistently praise the bakery for its exceptional Jewish pastries, with many highlighting the babka and rugelach as must-tries. The overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with frequent mentions of quality and authentic flavor.
"This user, who is 1/4 French, recommended Michaeli Bakery."
Positive"Michaeli Bakery is listed as one of the recommended bakeries."
Positive"The author praises Michaeli Bakery for its chocolate babka."
Positive"Considers Michaeli Bakery's babka to be among the best, alongside Breads Bakery."
Positive"The author found Michaeli Bakery's babka 'life changing' and possibly better than Breads Bakery's."
Positive"This commenter stated they love the croissants from Michaeli Bakery."
Positive"This commenter mentioned that a Parisian native said Michaeli Bakery has the best croissant they have ever had."
Positive"This commenter mentioned that a Parisian native said Michaeli Bakery has the best croissant they have ever had."
Positive"This commenter mentioned that a Parisian native said Michaeli Bakery has the best croissant they have ever had."
Positive"This commenter agrees with the previous recommendation for Michaeli's bakery and mentions that the owner previously worked at Breads and created their babka."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends Michaeli's bakery, stating it is very good."
Positive"The commenter strongly endorses Michaeli's (mentioning three locations, with Division St. being the original) for its wide assortment of Rosh Hashanah treats and amazing dough, rating it better than Breads Bakery."
Positive"Michaeli is mentioned as a good place for baked goods, alongside Onegs for babka."
Positive"Michaeli Bakery is recommended for their duvshaniot and rugelach."
Positive"This comment highlights Michaeli Bakery on Division St. for their halva rugelach, and suggests trying their chocolate/cinnamon/poppy rugelach, then babka, then challah."
Positive"This user recommends Michaeli's Rocher Cookie."
Positive"The commenter lists their favorite bakeries, including Michaeli, Elbow, Radio, and Librae."
Positive"Michaeli Bakery is mentioned as a great spot near Elbow Bread."
Positive"Michaeli Bakery is recommended for its babka, suggested as a unique sweet treat for visitors to NYC."
Positive"Michaeli bakery on the Upper East Side is noted for making a fantastic Halva babka."
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