I love this shop. It beautiful and everyone there is so polite and willing to answer your question. The btead taste great and I love their blueberry muffins. read more

Fantastic, hearty bread that's worth a drive. During my pregnancy, I've experienced some pretty awful food aversions. Foods that used to give me life - meat and sweets - I can no longer tolerate. I thought this pregnancy would be about eating everything I wanted (within reason)! The one food I have been able to consume pretty regularly, which I used to avoid because of, you know, trying not to look pregnant if I'm not pregnant, is carbs (e.g. all the bread). 20 Shekels Bread is 25 minutes from me. I know, because it is far enough that I have to use a GPS to get there (although I bet by the end of this pregnancy I'll be able to get there sans GPS). Yet, it is still the closest bakery that makes my beloved bread, as opposed to cakes/sweets. I think I live in the middle of a bread desert. I used Yelp to find 20 Shekels. I would have never gone into a bakery 25 minutes away next to a Laundromat if it wasn't for Yelp. The reviews are correct, this place is good. When you walk in you forget the somewhat shady location. It is small, quaint, and smells of freshly baking bread (i.e. smell that doesn't make me want to throw up). They had bread that wasn't on their website menu and smaller pastries in the case. I got a Chocolate, Blackberry Bread. I still haven't gotten over the fact that I dislike sweets and I figured if it is called bread it probably isn't terribly sweet (I was right). It was $7.50 for a small, yet hefty loaf. More than bread at your supermarket, but for the quality it is worth it. I felt like I was cradling a small baby as I walked out with it, it was so heavy. It was also still warm. Score! On my long drive back I took a couple bites out of the loaf because I wanted to try it while it was warm. It was absolutely delicious. Don't let the small size deceive you, because it is so substantial a few bites fill you up (or maybe I'm filled with a baby inside me, who knows). Yes, I drove 25 minutes for one loaf of bread, but I will happily do it again. Also, they are at the Saturday Farmer's Market so I could try to get my fix there as well. Five stars for delicious, filling, homemade bread. Now someone please destroy this bread desert and open a bread bakery closer to me. read more

This bakery is a great example of why we should support local small businesses. The space is clean, functional and cozy. The staff is welcoming, pleasant, polite, professional and willing to answer any questions you have about their fabulous baked goods. Every item I have purchased has been a delicious treat. Go inside, smile, breathe deeply, enjoy the moment...then extend your bliss by tasting the bread and pastries (and taking some home for later and to share!). You might not become addicted, but you will look to see if they're open every time you drive by...and maybe you will treat your lucky palate to more deliciousness. read more

I wanted so much to like this bakery after all the great reviews. Drove 20 minutes for bread. Bought two prosuitto and cheese littles which were good warmed up. No challah bread raisin bread or chibatta were available when I was there. Disappointed but guess they were available on different days. Of the bread available the day I went bought a peasant bread. Got it home and it felt soft like it was not fresh. Did not have a nice flavor. Maybe I was expecting something different. Got moldy after two days and had to throw it out. Disappointed as I was in the mood for really good bread read more

Amazing breads. Great ambiance. Staff are friendly. If you get a chance, get the history of the place. There is a reason most the breads come from sprouted grains... read more

What a hidden gem! Walking in and smelling the fresh bread was devine we bought the jalapeño and cheese bread, still warm. SO good. My husband and I said this will be a new Saturday tradition! read more

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The place is trendy and decent size. The pastries are good, but coffee just ok. If you need cream or milk for your coffee, you will need to ask. Have not try the bread, but doesn't have much selections. Do see the flour is organic, but didn't see any sign about their products are organic. Was told that the flour is organic but not the eggs. read more

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This place is awesome. We've been going here a couple of years, my husband, my son and I. It is open 3 days a week. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I think they are open from 7 AM until 2 on these days. Their baked goods are baked the same morning and they are delicious. The staff are also very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this place. read more

Quite possibly the best smelling bakery in all of Tampa bay. The retail portion is only open a few days a week, so I put it on my radar to check out this morning. When I arrived a little before 10, A LOT was already sold out. That is how popular this place is. The lady offered me a sample of the cranberry/walnut (what I went with) and the carrot. Both were wonderful and made with quality ingredients, but the cranberry/walnut won me over. And to top things off, they have a wide selection of snacks/desserts. I went with a prosciutto/ricotta roll and ate it for breakfast. Wonderful, fresh and locally owned-a true winner in my books. read more

20 Shekels Bread - Prosciutto and ricotta - Bakeries Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

I'm in love with 20 Shekels bread! It's healthy, dense and hearty. They've got many amazing flavors, For a super carb-tastic party! I've gotten their breads at markets But only recently went to the store. It's right by my yoga studio, So I will definitely be going more! I wanted a loaf of carrot cake bread But when I got there, it was still in the oven. I was only slightly disappointed They have many other breads worth loving. So I got a pear walnut loaf instead It was delicious, w/ large chunks of pear! I was eyeballing the rustic chocolate bread. I'll definitely get a loaf next time I'm there. I really like the stuffed Littles They offer both savory and sweet. The tarragon chicken makes a nice lunch. The blueberry/cream cheese is a treat! read more

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I discovered 20 Shekels Bread at Hyde Park's Fresh Market today. This bread is freaking amazing!!! I have been avoiding eating bread lately, but I discovered 20 Shekels makes some of their breads with sprouted wheat. If you are unfamiliar with sprouted wheat let me give you a brief rundown... Sprouted wheat is denser in nutrients and has more fiber than breads made with processed wheat. Breads with sprouted wheat are easier to digest and are lower in cholesterol, fat and sodium. Whether or not you are interested in the health benefits here is the bottom line: it tastes really good! (If the idea of eating anything healthy scares you then rest assure; not all of their breads are made with sprouted wheat.) They carry the most amazing rosemary ciabatta and garlic ciabatta bread! 20 Shekels Bread makes five different varieties of sprouted breads including: Ezekiel, Muesli, Chocolate Blackberry, Walnut Pear and Peasant. The Ezekiel bread has a pretty cool story. The bread's recipe originates from the bible: "Given to the prophet Ezekiel in the 6th century B.C., the bread was to be made using wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet and spelt. With the exception of water it was to be his only sustenance for 390 days." 20 Shekels found the combination of beans and grains give you the nine essential amino acids necessary for your body so it would be possible (but boring) for one to survive on only bread and water for over a year. 20 Shekels Bread has a shop in Clearwater with retail hours on Friday through Sunday 6am until noon. Or check out one of their bread making classes: http://20shekels.com/bread-baking-classes/ read more

Best bakery in all of Tampa Bay! Huge fan of their Ezekiel bread and "littles". They have great rolls for holidays too, you have to special order them. read more

I was waiting for an opportunity to try this bread and finally, success! We popped by their stand at the Sweetwater Sunday Farmer's market in Tampa and we were not disappointed. Rather than choosing, we did the only 'logical' thing and had one loaf of everything they had on hand that day. Wow! I just had a small dessert blueberry bread with a bit of butter. I'm in heaven. The other breads are outstanding too and will last for days in the fridge, if sealed in a ziplock. read more

It's a little pricey but I find it well worth it considering the quality of the ingredients and incredible taste. Some of my favorites are the blackberry chocolate bread, the strata (this is AMAZING - it's like crustless quiche with big chunks of meat and veggies). I also love the muffins and cookies. Basically never had something I didn't like. Their portion sizes are large for the pastries. read more

I got a fresh bake load of chocolate black berry sprouted bread. It was so unique and tasted denser than regular wheat bread. It tasted very good. One slice is enough for breakfast. The owner friendly greeted me and other customers . She explained to me the difference of sprouted bread and regular bread. This was my first time trying the sprouted bread. I was impressed. Although each load cost $7.50. For its nutritional value and it could last for a week in the frig. It wasn't so bad. read more

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This is what I call a "Must Go Bakery"! Stopped by here while in Clearwater to grab a quick bite to eat. Walking in, you're immediately immersed in a very hip, old-fashioned feel. The bakery itself is very simple. They have one counter and behind the counter, they have the daily breads they're selling. I got a loaf of blueberry bread and ugh....it was delicious. They baked a perfect loaf of bread that has a good mixture of moisture, texture, and the sweets from the fruit. Shekels offers a wide selection of not only breads, but also cakes, muffins, and other baked goods! All of their breads seem pretty fresh so you can't go wrong here. The price is decent to. For homemade, fresh bread, I would say Shekels is a fair deal. Also, everyone there is very nice and inviting. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! They'll even let you sample the breads before buying, and trust me, you'll want to buy it all. Seriously, give it this place a try next time you're in Clearwater! read more

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Everything is delicious. I had the strata for breakfast with an Americano. Of course, I had to take a sweet treat for later, so I chose the lemon cake. I stop by at least once every time I come to Clearwater! read more

Every bread I've ever had or tasted from them has been fantastic. I buy their bread at any farmers market I can find them. It's always freshly baked and oozing with deliciousness. The minis are delightful and often times stuffed with fun fruit pieces. I've had the pleasure of having the strawberry macadamia nut and blackberry minis. The sprouted grain breads are fantastic. I usually get the pear and walnut sprouted wheat bread, but this weekend they had a chocolate version. When I got home, I was delighted to find raspberries inside! Who doesn't love raspberries and chocolate?!? It's a good thing they don't have a Tampa location or I would eat bread all day every day! read more

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If you want Ezekiel breads this place is great. The staff is also very friendly and knowledgeable about the entire baking process and what is available that day. I guess where they miss the fifth star is we purchased several breads which were very good but also a prosciutto stuffed roll and a multi berry Crumble. The roll was soft but the filling was sparse. The Danish although had fresh fruit was really hard and overly dry in spots. It is also a small storefront so when you go through the front door you are at the display. All in all a great place for a specialized bakery. read more

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Brilliant little bakery with friendly, knowledgeable staff and quality baked goods you can swear by. I tried a loaf of dark chocolate and blackberry bread made with sprouted wheat flour. Wow! It became my perfect airplane companion, and kept me well fed and happy mouthed for most of my 12 hour trip back to Hawaii. Flavors were well balanced, texture was rich and springy, and each chocolate morsel and blackberry were truly satisfying oral discoveries. I also went for a chocolate quinoa tart, and despite the apparent strangeness of combining its two namesake ingredients, this creation was a chocolate lover's fantasy, quite like flourless chocolate cake but with an extra lovely texture. With expertly made baked goods and staff who are knowledgeable about their products and love to share the background and purpose of each, this is the kind of bakery I truly wish was in every town. read more

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Stopped by due to a friend's recommendation and it did not disappoint. We tried an assortment of items including the egg focaccia, banana chocolate muffin, carrot cake bread and coffee. Everything was spot on and it's safe to say they know how to bake! Huge fan of the coffee they have as it's bold but not too bitter. The woman who took our order was friendly and helpful. Overall a great experience and I would recommend checking them out! We're now huge fans of sprouted grain bread and baked goods :) read more

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Best local bakery around! Can't say enough about this place. I have tried nearly all the goods, taken a baking class and 20 Shekels is the best! read more

Tried this for the first time today after reading the reviews. It is about a 25 minute drive from where we live at Redington but well worth the trouble. We went on a Sunday morning around 9 am and it wasn't crowded. They had a good selection of bakery items but consistent flow of customers in and out and I could see they were already getting low for some items. We bought their cinnamon raisin bread, rosemary ciabatta, and several different cookies. We wanted to try them out before buying more but I should have gone ahead...I could tell immediately they were high quality. The service person was nice and helpful, but not overly so...perfect service. Everything we bought was absolutely delicious and about half eaten by the time we got back to our house. My husband declared the oatmeal cookies his favorite but all were good. They aren't open again until Thursday but we will definitely go back. Definitely fortunate to have this level of quality in our community. read more

Really good variety of baked goods from bread to pastries. The Ezekial Bread and Chocolate Quinoa cake are my favorites. Try it once and promise you'll be going back for more. Sometimes you can find them set up at local farmers markets. read more

Finally made the trip to 20 Shekels Bread. So glad we did! So many choices. Breakfast pizzas, cookies, breads! Yum! We choose the breakfast pizza. An egg cooked perfectly in a delicious bun with peppers and prosciutto on top! Seasoned perfectly. We also tried the blueberry and cream cheese roll. Again perfectly cooked and dusted with sugar. This sweet treat was a splurge but worth it! Can't wait to try the pear and walnut loaf we bought to go! read more

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Tasty! Found a bakery that makes great tasting goods without the need to load them with sugar. I love it.

Seriously the best breads!! I feel sick after eating most breads but not with these! The Ezekiel bread was soft and lightly sweet, my toddler loved it! There are not enough words to praise the Zeke Strada. A flavorful, moist quiche with veggies and cheese and Ezekiel bread in it. Delicious! Also tried the breakfast pizza and Italian meat and cheese. Our eyes rolled back into our heads. I'm not kidding. European style bread that is dense, soft, and chewy. This will be my new habit. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

I've been wanting to try this little bakery out for a while now, so I told myself that whatever happens, I needed to make it here this weekend. Well, what had happened was.. Haha I went out last night and could not get up early enough this morning to get there and choose from a variety of choices. As soon as you walk in the smell of fresh baked goods hits you in the face. It smelled so good I wanted to eat the air. Unfortunately, I walked in at 10:30, and the cases were completely swiped out, they literally had 5 lonely little breads left. I managed to get my hands on a stuffed chocolate hazelnut, and stuffed spinach cheese bread. I was trying to wait to eat breakfast first, and then eat the breads later, but anyone who knows me, knows that I don't have the will power when it comes to having any food in my car, the air filling with deliciousness. I really don't understand those people who can go get food, and drive all the way home with it, not even touching the bag or box! ? That's like an incredible Super Power to me. You guys are amazing! Really, you are!! .. Because THAT never happens in my car. Nothing makes it past the light. Once I got in my car, I knew these breads wouldn't make it one minute. My hand busted straight through the bag, I took the quick pic and a immediate bite. They were surprisingly dense, they had a good little weight to them. Chewy outside, soft in the middle with a nice little treat inside. They were everything that my fellow yelpers had been describing them to be. I'm definitely going back, and early next time. Hopefully, I can get my hands on a strawberry banana roll or anything with fruit would be great. I also noticed that they have Java Planet organic coffee here. The same coffee beans that my favorite coffee shop Eco-Bean in Tarpon Springs uses. Very cool. read more

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Seriously incredible baked goods!! My only complaint is that they are 35min drive from me..... but they are worth it every time! Fresh, flavorful breads and the apple walnut muffin is amazing! read more

Almond bread , Banana peach muffin was like dying and going to heaven and the angels prepared this on your first day. I don't think I can say anymore. read more

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If you want small-batch, essential ingredient, actual GOOD FOR YOU bread, then look no further. 20 Shekels has the premium goods! I have to speak to my favorite -- the Ezekiel ('Zeke, for those in the know) is a top notch product. This stuff is on the far end of the spectrum from Wonder Bread -- in that it is delicious AND good for you. I have a slice with butter on it for breakfast with my coffee, and the flavor is great, the texture is dense, and it's loaded with yummy good things (ask what's in it!). 20 Shekels has been making a name for themselves at a bunch of the local Clearwater-area Farmer's Markets. If you're interested in a delicious, REAL bread -- and it will surely surprise you in how good it is -- check out their website for their market schedules. The ladies who run the table at the market(s) are very engaging and love to "talk bread" with you. They are worth seeking out! read more

I have to stay away from The Evil Wheat Gluten. Thankfully, I don't have to stay away from 20 Shekels sprouted breads. They cram a lot of good stuff into the Muesli and Zeke, and they tend to have a pretty good variety of other sprouted-grain breads like chocolate blackberry, pear and walnut and other seasonal stuff. The "regular" breads smell and look great, but I haven't tasted them myself. I'm sure you "regular" people will love them. read more

After the Dr. appointment we needed a walk around the inviting town of Dunedin Noticed the farmers market was in the village square and we happened upon the bakery booth Tried the sprouted pear bread - soft and flavorful Garlic ciabatta was devoured on the test of our walk along with the two buns- one savory with gam and soft cheese , the other sweet with fruit They are at the farmers market Fridays and Saturday - and I may be too! read more

This wasvthe perfect find in our way out of town. They have a large assortment of breads, muffins, flatbread, cookies, biscotti and daily specials. I had the prosciutto and ricotta. The bread was soft, moist, and delicious. Just the right amount of filling. They also have a coffee bar to make breakfast complete. read more

Best bread in town! Sprouted flour is the way to go. The owner is an inspiration. Garlic chibbatta and Jewish rye breads are delicious! You have to try their chocolate chip cookies. This is my go to bakery for savory breakfast pizzas ,sweets and breads for making sandwiches. I go every Sunday morning around 11am. read more

Awesome little bread store probably more hipster than I deserved being an old over 50 guy myself but they were pleasant and the bread was so wonderful loved their savory meat and cheese roll. Took a carrot loaf and Ezekiel bread home. (About $7 a loaf) They were great at telling me how to store the bread. Of course it didn't last long enough to worry about storage. Well done!! read more

The 20 Shekels storefront is beautiful and friendly. It was my first time in the store and the staff eagerly gave me the tour of all the breads on display and offered great recommendations. The owner came out with samples of the bread I was considering. They sell out quickly, so if you have a specific loaf in mind, be sure to call ahead and they will put it on hold for you. Today I picked up a fruit tart. She mentioned they don't typically make them, but if I like it and want it again, to call her and she will make them for me. This sort of customer service and collaboration is such a treat and makes me want to come back regularly. Very lovely staff and owner. read more

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Never disappointed when I get bread from 20 Shekels! My boyfriend and I have been trying to eat better food so that meant no more bread. That is until we found this place. Everything is so delicious and we get to indulge without watching the scale shoot up. We've tried quite a few different breads now and used them for everything from dipping in soup to making French toast! read more

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Super friendly and quality fresh products. Hard to beat breakfast selection and specialty breads are a must. Stop in you won't be disappointed and they always remember your face and name. These types of places do not exist anymore. prosciutto and sweet potato is amaze then again there is nothing bad here either! read more

I love her bread! I first discovered her at an open market and was thrilled to find that she had a brick and mortar. She has great coffee and wonderful pastries. Her breads are made with sprouted flour, which is my favorite. Are usually buy two of my favorite loaves I have her slice it. I freeze some and the rest lasts in the refrigerator nicely. Treat yourself and support small businesses. read more