What is more tempting than the smell of freshly baked pastries? We’ve gathered some of the best bakeries in Tel-Aviv to entice you
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By Ori Shaked
Let’s face it, the smell of fresh pastries is irresistible. You can just close your eyes and surrender your senses to the experience. For that matter, Tel-Aviv is blessed by some awesome bakeries, offering a wide range of dough-based dreams. It even gets better during the Jewish holidays, when you can find special pastries like Sufganiyot (the Jewish version for donuts) and beautiful Challah for Shabbat.
Your next perfect bite is right here:
1. Boulangerie 96
The best croissant in town, hands down
This place is every pastry-lover’s dream. The small space is operated by the highly acclaimed pastry chef Eran Schwartzbard and his partner Urian Avidan. Here you can find delicious hot focaccias all day long, flowing constantly from the back of the steamy kitchen, alongside excellent breads, all made with different kinds of flour. Still need more convincing? Their fresh baguettes and great cakes and cookies will do the talking for us.
Where: 96 Yigal Alon st., Tel-Aviv
Don’t miss out on the: Ciabatta, French baguette, grain bread
Vegetable pastry – can you smell it?
2. The Bakery
More than a bakery, this is almost a landmark
“The Bakery” is a well-known pastries establishment in Tel-Aviv. It’s an integral part of a group of top-notch restaurants, all well-recognized and appreciated in the city that never sleeps (and always eats…). This bakery is famous for its high-quality pastries and serves as an excellent pit-stop for the dough addicts. Luckily, they have 5 branches for you to choose from.
Where: 4 branches to choose from in Tel Aviv
Don’t miss out on the: bagels, saint-honoré puffs and blueberries/orange muffins
3. G27
If you just LOVE savory and salty pastries this is the right place for you
It seems that you can’t go wrong with this bakery if you don’t have a sweet-tooth (although they also have excellent cakes and cookies). This bakery’s main specialty is pastries done based on traditional French baking techniques, and the result is simply mouthwatering. In addition, you can sit in their cafe and enjoy some exquisite moments of great coffee and a great pastry to compliment the whole experience.
Where: 27 Golani st, Ramat-Hen, Tel-Aviv
Don’t miss out on the: nuts bread, knafe (an Arab dessert with mascarpone cheese)
No place like a bakery – Breads and Hallas
4. Beit Lehem
Nothing but great breads, and that’s more than enough
Built on what was once a famous pharmacy, this place’s main specialty is excellent bread. Strategically located at the center of Tel-Aviv, this bakery is filled with professionally made breads from head-to-toe. We welcome you to take the staff’s advice and let them choose for you the best bread, it might worth your while.
Where: 22 Weizmann st, Tel-Aviv
Don’t miss out on the: cheese calzone, salmon skin sandwich
5. Lehamim
Don’t give up even if the lines are long
Everybody in Tel-Aviv knows “Lehamim” or at least the long lines on Friday mornings of people who want to put their hands on great bread for the weekend. The main branch is big and you just can’t dodge the wonderful smell of great breads coming from the ovens. Also, you can sit on place and enjoy some nice breakfast or a nice cup of coffee and excellent pastry to make your day just perfect, or at least tasty.
Where: 103 Hashmonaim st, Tel-Aviv
Don’t miss out on the: Chocolate yeast cake, AKA “bubka”
Endless Sweetness – Chocolate profiteroles
6. Rustic Cafe
Not just breads but also excellent sandwiches
The name of this charming place witnesses the nature of the breads it offers. You can get here excellent breads, yeast cakes and cookies, all rustic and in great prices. The place also functions as a cafeteria so you can relax and enjoy awesome sandwiches before taking some great bread to go.
Where: 63 Yigal Alon st., Tel-Aviv
Don’t miss out on the: Olives bread, Almond croissant
Where are the best bakeries located in Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv’s best bakeries are spread across the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, from the hipster streets of Florentin to the upscale vibes of Rothschild, Basel and Ibn Gabirol. You’ll find iconic spots near Carmel Market, hidden gems in Jaffa’s alleys, and trendy patisseries around Neve Tzedek and the old north.
Whether you’re craving a buttery croissant, sourdough perfection or a fresh out of the oven challah, Tel Aviv has a bakery around almost every corner. Pro tip: come in the morning, when everything is still warm and the aroma fills the street.
