Authentic Jewish baked goods, esp. life-changing babka & rugelach. Rave reviews for halva, chocolate, and croissants.
This beloved bakery is a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Jewish baked goods, with a particular specialization in exquisite rugelach and babka. Customers rave about the unique flavors like halva and the classic chocolate, often comparing them favorably to other renowned establishments. The quality of their pastries, including croissants and cookies, consistently earns high praise, making it a standout destination for traditional and innovative treats.
This bakery is celebrated for its traditional Jewish baked goods, with standout items including rugelach in flavors like halva, chocolate, and poppy seed, and highly acclaimed babka, especially the halva and chocolate varieties. Customers also mention excellent croissants and cookies, with many considering the babka to be superior to other well-known bakeries.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Halva babka, chocolate babka, and various types of rugelach (especially halva rugelach). Croissants and Rocher cookies are also mentioned positively."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the bakery's exceptional baked goods, particularly their babka and rugelach, often calling them among the best they've ever had. The quality and unique flavors receive consistent high marks.
Important Note
One comment mentions Michaeli Bakery on Division St. as the original, implying there might be multiple locations, though the primary focus is on the quality of the baked goods across the board.
"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."
Positive"Michaeli's is suggested as a place to get rugelach."
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