Michaeli Bakery

"Michaeli Bakery on the Lower East Side makes our favorite traditional jelly-filled sufganiyot, and this year, they’re walk-in only. They’re extremely light, packed with flavor, and will give you such warm, fuzzy feelings you’ll suddenly get the urge to call your mom while you stand outside and eat one. They’re also making seven other flavors, including some innovative options like Halva cream and pistachio. Come early in the day, because these will sell out. " - carina finn koeppicus

"This Israeli bakery on the Lower East Side has seven varieties of hamantaschen, including halva, apple and dates, banana-chocolate, and a vegan version with poppy seeds. They’re also making hamantaschen for dogs, which we can just hear our dad cackling about and referencing for weeks to come, as well as something called a “purim galette” filled with plums and marzipan cream. While you’re there, you may as well pick up some of Michaeil’s great babka, rugelach, or challah. Place your order online or stop by their bakery on Division Street between Thursday and Sunday, February 28th." - hannah albertine

"A former Breads Bakery chef is behind this establishment that brings a refined approach to pastries and adds offerings from the chef’s home country of Israel. Given his culinary pedigree, the kosher bakery naturally boasts knockout chocolate babkas — in both dairy and vegan options — and also a wide array of holiday specials. A second location resides on the Upper East Side." - John Tsung, Eater Staff

"This tiny bakery on the Lower East Side specializes in Israeli-style pastries and other baked goods. They make some of our favorite babka and rugelach in NYC, but it's always worth stopping in to see what's on offer. There's fresh challah every day, a bunch of really delicious cookies, and four kinds of babka. The chocolate is amazing, but break out of your comfort zone and try the cherry and cheese flavor at least once. Michaeli also makes a ton of savory burekas with fillings ranging from spinach to pizza. It's a great choice for a quick breakfast or lunch in this neighborhood." - Carina Finn

"For anyone looking for kosher or parve sweets, this Israeli bakery on the Lower East Side has things like round knot challah with pumpkin seeds and sesame, apple crumb babka, and galil bread. Check out the full menu online here." - hannah albertine