Zingerman's BAKEHOUSE Bakeshop - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Zingerman's BAKEHOUSE is a group of artisan bakers who use traditional methods and flavorful ingredients to make their delicious breads and pastries.  They are a wholesale bakery that supplies specialty stores, cafes and restaurants in southeastern Michigan.  They are also a retail shop - open to the public - where you can buy baked goods, sandwiches, and soups.  Zingerman's Candy bars are made on-site by Zingerman's Candy Manufactory.  Baking classes are available at Bake!  You can learn baking techniques and how to bake Zingerman's breads and pastries.

My wife and I love to buy fresh baked goods here.  The lemon scone is REALLY really good.   Get a sample of bostock - brioche brushed with orange flavored simple syrup, spread with almond frangipane, sprinkled with toasted almonds and baked. Their cinnamon raisin bread is fantastic and is my wife's favorite.  I love their chile cheddar bread - it goes perfect with your best homemade chili.  Their Jewish Loaves are amazing too!  You can sample anything before you buy and remember to pick up a loyalty card (buy 10 loafs get one free!)  
   
Zingerman's Bakehouse
3711 Plaza Drive, A2
734.761.2095 (Bakeshop)
Hours: Everyday 7am-7pm
Bakehouse Facebook Link

Wholesale Office
734.761.7255
734.761.2190 (Fax)
Hours: 
Monday - Saturday: 7am-6pm
Sunday: 7am-5pm

Quality of Products: 98
Quality of Service: 100
Value: 100
Atmosphere: 94
Overall Score: 98 Excellent [A Must-Try!]

Make sure you grab a number (60) for service!

Militello's Bakery - Shelby Twp, Michigan

We (or more accurately) my wife discovered Militello's Bakery when she was planning our wedding.  The knot suggested several bakeries in the metro Detroit area, but none of them ended up as her final pick.  We sat down on a Saturday with Gasper Militello, the owner, and had a sampling of his specialty - European Tortes.  To be honest, until that day occurred I had no idea that cake could be so delicious.  It was light and airy and had such an elegance to it.  It was beautiful.  We chose the pineapple mandarin orange torte and it was amazing!  It has become a tradition to celebrate our anniversary with a Militello Torte every year.

Militello's is a family owned business and has been making amazing European Tortes and other pastries for three generations -25 years.  They offer 19 different Torte flavors.  Aside from our wedding cake favorite, we have also enjoyed tiramisu, kaluha, and the strawberry torte.  Make sure you call ahead to schedule an appointment for free cake sampling and enjoy your time with Gasper (I loved his enthusiasm)! They make tortes for any occasion and from the picture below, you can see that we were NOT disappointed. =)

Militello's Bakery
52950 Vandyke Rd. Shelby Twp, MI 48316
586.254.9700
torte@comcast.net
Hours:
Closed Sundays
Monday - Friday: 6am to 6pm
Saturday: 7am to 5pm

Quality & Variety: 98
Quality of Service: 93
Value: 100
Atmosphere: 90
Overall: 95 (Excellent - A Must Try)

Our Wedding Cake by Militello's Bakery (Taylor Grey Photography)

We always get our wedding favorite: Pineapple Mandarin Orange Torte!

Zingerman's - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit St, Kerrytown - A2
Zingerman's Facebook 

Open Everyday 7am-10pm
734.663.3354

What is Zingerman's? 

We were introduced to Zingerman's Deli by my wife's colleague, Dorothy.  That was many years ago, since then we have been regulars.  When Dorothy was teaching in the UK, she would fly back for a weekend just to eat at Zingerman's.  At first I thought she was insane, but now knowing how amazing this place is I would do the same.

This is a foodie's paradise.  They have 71 different sandwiches: corned beef, chicken, turkey, pork, beef, pastrami, fish and 10 are vegetarian.  They have authentic jewish foods: Matzo ball soup, baked potato Knish, potato Latke, noodle Kugel and blintz.  They make their own cheeses and gelato at Zingerman's Creamery.  They roast their own coffee beans at Zingerman's Coffee Company.  They bake their breads and pastries fresh daily at Zingerman's Bakehouse.  If you want really good American Food visit Zingerman's Roadhouse.  The chef, Alex Young is 5-time James Beard nominated Best Chef in the Great Lakes region, winning the title in 2011.  You can have food catered by Zingerman's for graduation, weddings, and business meetings.  They have seminars and adult baking classes.     

Everything is so delicious. #00 D-$ Cuban Conundrum (Pork) and TNT Cowboy Reuben (BBQ beef brisket) are my favorite sandwiches.  Don't just let my words persuade you, take a look at the pictures below, browse their websites and if you don't like traveling you can always do a mail order - Yes! Zingerman's will ship the goodies to you.     

I hope you stop by soon, who knows maybe you'll see me there too!
Quality of Food: 97
Quality of Service:100
Value: 98
Atmosphere: 100
Overall: 98 (Excellent - A Must Try!)

Get your Coffee, Pastries, Gelato, Chocolates here.

Everything CHOCOLATE! 

Free Samples, Just ASK!!!

Jams, Preserves, Honey (Sage Honey), Coffee from Zingerman's Coffee Co., etc...

Sardines, Razor Clams, Tuna, Mackerel, Anchovies, etc (Use Sardines and Anchovies in Bigoli Pasta recipe)

Custom Smoked Salmon and Fish from Durham's Tracklements and Smokery

Baked Fresh Daily from Zingerman's Bakehouse

Massive Selection of Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars

Free Samples, Just Ask! (Anything in the store!)

Jamón ibérico  is amazing! Make sure you get an ounce or two!

I love their Lemon Scone - buttery and flaky, YUM!

Mediterranean Experience (Small)

Our NEW favorite: #84, Benno's Birdie, Amish breast chicken, Ligurian Pesto, Oven-dried Tomatoes, fresh handmade mozzarella on grilled rustic Italian bread! YUMMY....

#46 Stan's Canadian Hotfoot (bottom-left) and #51 Bob & Roz's Fiesta (top-middle)