Delicious lacy chocolate dipped cookies and German chocolate cake piece. Unremarkable giant Miami…read moredonut with flaky layers and grease but not much flavor. The apple flaky donut was tastier with great soft yet lightly crispy in areas texture but still not amazing. Only two types of donut here.

UPDATED REVIEW (2024): Hometown staple. Fresh baked goods including cakes, doughnuts, muffins, and…read morebread. Also available are made to order deli meat sandwiches. Service is also attentive and friendly. My favourite worker who works there is an old lady, Luba from Ukraine, who I love chatting with because she just exudes joy and kindness. Plus, who doesn't love a Grandmother? There are younger workers there too who are nice. Prices are very decent. In my recent July 2024 visit, I got a Miami donut and a German Kaiser sandwich. I had never ordered any of their sandwiches before so The famous Miami donut has only gone up in price by $1.35. It cost $1.65 in 2019 and now, in July 2024, it cost $3.00. The sandwich that I ordered was a 'build your own' sandwich on Kaiser bread which was $6.50. I added turkey, tomatoes, their oil/dressing mix, and mayo on the side. The German Kaiser sandwich was a delicious second lunch for me after 3:30pm (the lunch I ate earlier in the day which I prepared at home was very light). Since my below review in 2019, I still love Michael's Bakery and I wish I lived closer to the business. While they may not be one of those "fancier" bakeries, they are still very good. Never judge a book by its cover (including inside appearance). The outside ("cover") building is simple which is fine since it tied into the neighbourhood (Brooklyn) that the bakery is located in. I'll definitely be back. I normally visit every 3-4 months.

Terrapin is wonderful. Cool, friendly staff that care about running a local, sustainable business…read more I appreciate a shop that runs on a "we've got it until we sell out" model. Never a doubt that what you're getting is fresh. So what do they run out of sometimes? Donuts. They have the most unique donuts in Cleveland. They're not decked out in over-the-top toppings, which are always better in theory than taste. Instead, these all follow the same format. Basic chewy donut with interesting flavor combinations and simple complementary toppings. Last time we were in they had lavender lemon, peanut butter banana and key lime coconut, among about 7-8 others. Highly recommend the key lime. Let's talk about the breakfast burritos. The size of a baby. A delicious baby. They're stuffed with a lot of ingredients and they all work together. The breakfast sandwiches are good too, though I am burrito from here on out. Breakfast ends at 11, heads up. They have a few tables in there but mostly keep up a steady stream of to-go traffic picking up breakfast, bakery items and coffees (they use Phoenix beans).

Tried both cake and yeast donuts again years later today. The cake donuts were hit or miss-…read moreAll flavorful indeed, and some with a wonderful crispy outside. The pb banana was a winner for sure. But generally they are all very dense and almost too cakey- thick and dry in the mouth in a not great, heavy way. But still way better than the yeast donuts which should be skipped altogether. All of the four or so yeast donuts I tried were big grease laden heavy extremely bready misses. Dry, thick, chewy in a way that was more like a large piece of fried bread loaf than a light fluffy donut. Just bad in texture all around. The frosting and flavor were still there which is nice. Service was super friendly and the inside is quite cute with lots of alt flair and stickers everywhere. They just need to use a lot less flour instead of making heavy bready loafy donuts. GUYS. I had to add another star. I tried the giant ho-ho they sell and I have forgiven their earlier trespasses against donuts! This thing tastes almost like a real ho ho except a slight hint of bittersweet in the chocolate coating. Creamy inside. Chocolatey everywhere and the cake isn't too dense or dry! Get one! Wow! I took a picture of mine but I already decimated it because it was so good.

Metropolitan Coffee is such a cute hidden gem tucked away in Old Brooklyn. You can really tell they…read morecare about quality--everything is made from scratch, even the flavor syrups, and they use Rising Star beans. The menu has some standout breakfast options you don't see often around here, like loaded grits (a rare Southern find in this area). The grits were absolutely amazing--definitely my new go-to breakfast craving. The blueberry cream cheese muffin totally lived up to the hype too: moist, sweet, and perfectly balanced. We also tried the seasonal strawberry mocha. The coffee itself was smooth and well-made, though the strawberry flavor was a bit subtle. The vibe is one of the best parts--lots of seating, a mix of people working and chatting, and the kind of cozy atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. They also host yoga twice a week (Thursdays and Sundays) and fun events like game nights, which adds to the community feel. Definitely a spot worth lingering in.

Another coffee nook win. When the barista said the cookie was going to be decadent, he absolutely…read moremeant it. Rich, indulgent, and worth every bite. They also had a small selection of food items, and everything looked scrumptious. I ordered a spicy latte paired with a chocolate brownie (perfect choice), and the combination was comforting with just the right kick. The atmosphere is what truly sets this café apart. It's designed in a way that makes you want to stay for hours -- calm, relaxing, and easy to get lost in. I'm already looking forward to stopping by again next time I'm in the neighborhood.

I had a birthday recently. My coworkers talked about Slices and how good the cakes were. So I asked…read moremy wife to get me a cake from Slices. She bought the cake and picked it up. After dinner, we had some cake. It looked amazing! And it tasted good too. I felt like since it was such a rich looking chocolate cake that it would be very sweet. Well, it actually wasn't extremely sweet. I felt like it could have had more of a cocoa chocolate flavor than it did. The cake was large, heavy, and cost $75. I like sweets and I expected the cake to be more chocolaty and sweet. I would like to try other cakes soon. Good stuff!

Wonderful shop in Old Brooklyn. I've ordered full cheesecakes for events and had slices at…read moreneighborhood events. Each flavor has been delicious, with the rich, creamy cheesecake texture and flavor that a bakery specializing in them should have. The process of ordering and picking up a full cake was easy enough, and they offer slices in select flavors for pick up as well. Friendly staff. I only wish I hosted more large events to bring their cakes to!

I've passed Honeybirch Bakehouse more times than I can count, always thinking "oh yeah! This is…read morehere. I want to try it." Finally, my husband and I went because we set a goal for 2026 to try a new bakery. Honeybirch did not disappoint! The friendly couple who owns the shop is hard at work putting out delicious and ever changing goods. I got hooked by the cardamom bun, which luckily is one of their staples. We also enjoyed some savory pastries and loaves of bread. Can't wait to make this a more regular part of our bakery rotation.

The BEST sandwiches in the area!!! I've been coming here for 3 weeks and am AMAZED by the…read morepresentation, kindness, quality and SERVICE!! The turkey sandwich is THE BEST EVER!!! Literally the fr shear ingredients and the baked goods are WOOOOWWWW!!! GO NOW!

Had been craving Leavened for a week and finally decided to give in. Only problem is it's near my…read moregym... so I got pastries after a workout session. Whatever. I'm so sad about this, but this was not my favorite experience at Leavened. Customer service was great of course but my selections fell short. I got a mushroom and ricotta croissant, which was fine. I forgot the ricotta was supposed to be there because it mostly tasted liked mushroom, but it was good. I also got the cinnamon monkey bread. This was not good. It was seemingly cooked in the paper that it was served in so the top of the bread pieces were crunchy, the middle was softer and then everything else was completely stuck to the paper. I didn't get to eat about 1/3 of what I paid for and I had to work really hard for the other 1/3. Also, the bread had a very spicy taste. It must have been cinnamon and allspice, but it was entirely too much and very overpowering. It truly tasted like a spicy savory bread which is not what I was expecting or wanted. Monkey bread is usually gooey and sweet. This missed the mark, but that's okay. I'll certainly return for another treat soon. Also the bread was looking fire this day.

I think I've tried this place enough to finally declare it an overall disappointment. Today I tried…read morethe hoisin tofu sandwich. The bread was fresh and crusty, there were two small strips of tofu that had maybe been dribbled on by hoisin sauce at some point, some lettuce and jalapeño slices, and carrots. The sandwich was dry as a bone and a really sad empty version of a banh mi. The chocolate rye cookie I bought as a back up was thankfully still deliciously chocolatey and soft as usual. The guy at the register said the bread pudding still has a "cinnamon roll base, so it has orange in it" despite nothing in the sign denoting this awful addition to bread pudding and the fact that cinnamon rolls are not orange rolls. But I digress and I won't fight with a cashier over their poor decisions lol. Also got a cherry chocolate sourdough on impulse. Pray it is soft inside.

I love this place so much!! Sometimes if you get here late they will be out of fresh baked goods-…read morebut they are still worth it because they have so much more to offer! They even have food like chicken teriyaki or pork katsu, but I've always come for boba and pastry. They have Korean shaved ice too. So many options

Stumbled upon this bakery in New Year's Day as my husband and I were walking around the area. It…read morewas an absolute gem with lots of drunk offerings and fresher Asian baked goods, at fabulous prices I may add! I'm a sucker for a sesame ball and Koko bakery has it all! I also got a boba (not pictured) that was absolutely delicious. The service was friendly, lots of space to work and catch up with friends. A new gem for us and I will be coming back!

No doubt the cakes are fabulous but it is also the most expensive . Walk…read moreDown the street to slices . You won't go wrong st either place snd your wallet will thank you.

I ordered my cake from here for my baby shower and I was extremely impressed. It was the best cake…read moreI've ever had in my life. It was chocolate covered strawberries and had candy on top of it. It was amazing! The strawberries were super fresh and the icing was perfect! Everyone at the shower kept commenting on how delicious the cake was and asking where we got it from!

They came out with a Malley's Chocolate themed Paczki that I had to try…read more The design and colors were of Malley's Chocolate. It had a fudge filling that toffee pieces. I could not stop eating it. Placing an advance order was easy. Tell them the flavors with the day and time of pick up. I placed an order for Valentine's Day of the special paczki.

Wonderful soft huge cookies like I had before the chocolate dipped peanut butter was delicious on…read morethe dipped end and really only had a faint taste of pb but was still a great soft yet chewy texture. The peanut butter bomb was more chocolate cake with flavorless mousse but not bad in any way- just definitely lacking in pb flavor.

This bakery is on the corner of Russell and State, and is adjoined to Karpaty…read more Get. Here. Early. I made the mistake of showing up just after 1pm on a weekday and the shelves were almost bare. However I was able to score rye bread ($5!!!) sliced for free, and some amazingly delicious raspberry cookies ($7#). Everything they make is organic, which is a nice surprise. They also carry tortes, cookies, pyrohy, and some frozen goods. Staff is amongst the most friendly I have ever dealt with!