Old school traditional Hungarian skilled baker. He was kind and thoughtful in our short…read moreinteraction. It really made an impression on me. Cherry and cheese danish was my favorite. The dough was so so good. I will be back!

Amazing pastries! Cookies too! Fun, friendly service. A…read moremust stop, but get there early.

This place is very cute. It has quick fast and friendly service. There's easy street parking…read moreoutside. They're comfortable tables and sitting areas and other little knickknacks and things to purchase outside of coffee.

Very expensive but frankly extremely high quality and unmatched anywhere around for this. Best…read morechocolate truffle piece I've had in the area to date. Best quiche I've had in town which is hard to do. It was not even remotely dense- light and airy almost like a savory custard and the crust was fantastically lightly crispy.

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.

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.

Stock issues every time we go there. We really love the cookies and this is the third visit where…read morethere have been none or very few. This morning we looked in the window and there was no bakery at all. What a disappointment.

Wandered in after lunch at Great Lakes interested in trying Hungarian pastries. Got the Chocolate…read moreNapoleon, it was like a puff pastry , cream and custard dessert 10/10. Also tried the Apple Linzer which tasted like apple pie and Sos Stangli. Affordable as well, I'm going to have to go back next weekend.

Everything you would want in a local pastry shop, and more! On a Sunday afternoon an hour before…read moreclosing it was not busy and the service could not have been friendlier. My son and I picked up a variety of pastries to take with us. We really would have loved one of the refrigerated tortes, but we would not be going home immediately and I was concerned about that being with us on a hot July day. We'll just have to come back and try it next time. This is a very clean and organized little shop that has been around for awhile. I love these classic locally owned gems that you just don't see as much as you should. I love their unique pineapple/walnut Linzer torte. Quite tasty. Of course we tried the apple and the more traditional raspberry hazelnut too. My favorite thing we tried was hands-down the lemon bar. That buttery texture complements the tartness of the lemon perfectly. Well done, Farkas family. Can't wait til our next visit!

Atticus Bread Co makes small batch naturally leavened sourdough using organic, non GMO, unbleached…read moreand never bromated flour from local Ohio farmers! Available at Market 42 in Brunswick with plenty of parking available in the lot! Make sure to check out their Pizza Fridays from 5-9pm baked fresh to order! I paired this Heritage Sourdough loaf with some specialty Oil, Balsamic Vinegar and bread dipping seasonings from The Olive Tap in Medina as a housewarming present! Price was a little on the high side so I did take a star off for that.

Atticus Bread Company is hiding inside Market 42 in Brunswick, a local newish food hall. I didn't…read moreeven need bread. Then I saw their gorgeous bread stand and prep process, I had to immediately have it! The stand specializes in sourdough. I purchased heritage sourdough bread loaf ($12). I also sampled gochujang peppery sourdough, which was so delicious, peppery, and with a little spicy kick. One could also purchase half a loaf for $7. Other items on the menu include buckwheat cookies, mixed berry muffins, and baguettes. Few items were sold out. The bread is very fresh. Service was very friendly. The girls working the counter pleasantly explained bread flavors and answered my bread questions. I'm a sourdough addict, tried many bakeries and private bakers. This is one of the best breads in the city to me. Perfectly crispy on the outside, fresh, soft on the inside, tasty, and aesthetically pleasing. The price is really good compared to other artisan breads in the area. I can't wait to come back and try more menu items! I'm super excited about eating my sourdough!

I love this artisan bake house located in the West Side Market. It's quickly become a regular stop…read moreand one of the few reasons I visit the market on a regular basis. What started as an occasional splurge has become a staple. I especially love the red fife sourdough but every loaf I have purchased and sampled has been delicious. Did I mention they have samples?! So, you get a little snack while you're paying for your delicious loaves! The customer service is always great and friendly. And they seem to take a lot of pride in their products. The ambiance is... the west side market. But, it's definitely worth wading through the humans to get to. Highly recommend and I am there so often, just say hi if you see me there!

They participate in the Too Good to Go program…read more Generations of my family have been coming to the Westside Market. The free samples are a nice touch. Fresh bread had to be eaten right away or it gets hard.

Huge tasty vegan chocolate chip cookies, delightful mini Dutch pancakes, cotton candy, brownies,…read moreand more. Pretty much every type of main dessert offered here except pie. Lovely little shop in the Van Aken market hall. 15 mini pancakes for $9 and drizzle is 75 cents. Very nice young lady doing all the work.

Pretty good. I've had liege waffles before. Toppings were great. Waffle is missing some of the…read moresugar that makes it a liege waffle. Service was outstanding and the shake I had was really good.