Reviews of Michael's Artisan Bakery & Cafe (Coffee Shop)

Vila Sky.

They got them good bread here! Freshly baked everyday, also selling out almost everday so that says something. Skip Cobs Bread and come here instead, seriously .. their selection is waay better .. from bread to baked goods to cakes and cookies! Very nice people working there, especially Sydney. Such a kind man. 5 stars!

Louise Davis

Amazing carrot cake!! I will definitely be back to try the bread.

Roger Huizinga

Wonderful Hungarian Goulash soup. Fantastic bread; and the best biscottis I have ever tasted. The service is always friendly. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough. Go for lunch, coffee, snack, whatever and buy some bread while you're there. You will be hooked.

Harkrishan Singh Brar

Terrible people, they are so ignorant and rude they don't have any clue about customer service, very disappointed with their behavior. I'll never go there again. I never got this type of rude service in my life. Worst peoples......!!!!!!

victor mak

We love the danish and apple strudels. You have to check it out.

Rajeev Chauhan

This is an old school kinda place with soup, salad and cookies. I like the cookies and soup and sandwich combo meal. Quantity is good but a bit expensive in my opinion if I consider the ambiance. Taste wise good and I will recommend this to everyone.

Bob Davidson

Fabulous bakery! I have to get some of their Christmas cake every year.

Kelly Ouellette

I go here regularly and am always happy with the quality of their baked goods. I enjoy supporting small local businesses like this rather than the big box stores. Try their canele - you will not be disappointed! They also have amazing bread, every sourdough I've had from Michael's has been amazing.

Nicole Funnell

Cute little spot. Tried a bunch of pastries & cookies and I have to say the almond cake was my favorite. Not the the best Copenhagen I've had though, so I was a bit disappointed by that.

Lyndon Harvey

Great soup and sandwich place with great baked goods. Great quality and service.

Jennifer Roach

Great baked goods, fresh housemade soups and sandwiches. The staff is very good at handling the lunch rush

P G

Been here a few times. Amazing bakery items and sandwiches. Good Service! :)

James Moore

Go visit Michaels for incredible breads, pastries, cakes, and coffee, they just started serving Los Beans and its amazing!

Gabriela Eugenia Halmaghi

No prices posted on anything. When I've ask why - ànswer was"you know how much time it takes to run a bakery?"

Matt Sobieski

Very friendly staff who seemed knowledgeable and kind, especially during the pandemic. Well equipped for a "flow" of people to attempt to keep people social distancing. The bread was very good, and the croissant rolls were divine! Such good lamination in the croissants. The cookies and lemon square were slightly disappointing, not as sweet as I would have liked, but I am a sugar addict!

Al Hatch

Great Bakery, artisan breads at their finest. Breads are fantastic, pastries not as good and very expensive. Overall a excellent Bakery.

Maurice Simpson

We moved here in Sept /16 and finally today stopped into this bakery ... the counter service was like a stone cold robot and the pastries were horrible , I bought a Copenhagen and a chocolate chip cookie , I had to throw the Copenhagen in the garbage and the cookie was just ok . We had a sausage roll which was also just ok . I will continue to go to Feildstone Bakery in Crescent Beach where the service is a 10 and the pastries and sausage rolls are a 20 out of 10 .

Christine Wang

Local bakery. Good pastries. Love their almond croissant. Price is moderate. Sandwiches taste great. the bread tastes awesome. My go to place for a casual meetup with my friends, or just spend some time reading by myself.

Elizabeth Goldstone

We purchase the sanfran sourdough from here a few times a month. It’s delicious and fresh! I love that the bakery has a bread slicer too. The staff here are always friendly and helpful.

Richard Macdonald

Went in looking for an ice latte on a hot day but they don’t have ice so thought I’d grab some goodies while I was there. Got a pain-au-chocolate and a double chocolate cookie. The PaC was a non-starter, dry bread with some chocolate chunks. The cookie was more like a thin dry cake than a cookie. Maybe they can take a trip to France and learn how to make croissant pastry.

Anka DuVier

Great bread, organic, traditional recipe! Cookies are delicious, melting in your mouth, not too sweet, like home made. Service...needs a bit of improvement and smile...????

Julie Mulleady

Love this organic bakery! My favourites are the almond croissant and pecan sourdough bread. My boyfriend likes the eye.

Ben Moreno

Old fashioned bakery, reminds me of my childhood, we loved the cookies and the lemon loaf, the guy at the counter is a bit too serious, won't make you feel especial, but whatever, we come here for the bread.

Ken Dennis

The best bakery in South Surrey area, could not recommend it highly enough!

Tracy Reed

I got a 1/2 turkey and cheese sandwich with a salad. The 1/2 sandwich was a great size and very delicious. The bread is fantastic. The place is very quiet and the staff friendly. Only 4 stars because there was no public restroom, wifi or outlets to charge a phone.

David Ng

Good place to go for soup and salad for lunch. The breads are also good but variety and quality are not as consistent as the other bakery that many reviewers here have referred. The customer service could use improvement, though.

lily du

Soup is delicious and bread & butter are yummy Only $5.95

Glenn Redbear

Finest bakery in the area. Been stopping in since they opened. mid 90's real in house quality goods. Not cheap for a reason. Worth the price for anything you pick.

Austin Chen

Their baked goods are very tasty and fresh!

Lilian Bethel

This is one Awesome Bakery in South Surrey. Delicious Soup's. Sandwiches So many delectable goodies In Store Bread Bakery. Yummy.

Marie Marie

Best German style Rye Bread in Surrey/White Rock area. Wonderful baked sweets and soups and sandwiches. Bread sells out by the afternoon, so shop in the morning.

Mitchell Skjeveland

This place is amazing! Try anything on the menu, and you will love it!! All of the workers are friendly and provide great service.

Sara Carlyle

Confusing ordering, service is okay except the older gentleman making the sandwiches he is such a sweet heart! Another lady brought us water at our table too. The food is amazing best mushroom soup, the bread is next level. Cookies are good I liked the ginger snaps. Good to support local businesses.

Susan McKela

Friendly service but don't expect to be in and out in a few min. Bread is fresh and lots of varity. If you have time have a sandwich and a coffee.

Sandy McKellar

I've been buying bread products and eating lunch at Michael's for about 4 years. The bread products are all outstanding. I've never been disappointed. And just this week I tried the GF bread, and it's also amazing. The soups and sandwiches are great and good value. Once while standing in line I said to my husband, "I wish they had fried egg sandwiches on the menu". The owner heard me and made me a custom sandwich and visited our table part way through lunch to ask if I liked it!! Very considerate. Everyone who works here is friendly, it's clean, bright, and best of all - delicious!!!

Kathryn Kremastos

Super kind service and smells amazing when going it. Everything we've tried so far has been fresh and delicious

Lorinda Leeming

Always stop for a soup and sandwich then get fabulous bakery goods to go.

Nelson Baziuk

Most places that offer Gluten Free bread have terrible tasting food. Michaels has the very best quality and taste among other great breads, pastries and sandwiches made to order. Try it out, you will not be disappointed!

Bill Dyck

This is a real old world bakery that bakes the best food and also offers sandwiches and soup for lunches. Very good food.

Emma Rose

I love this place. It has great ambiance, and delicious baked goods. Their goulash is so good! I miss their sandwiches since they took them off the menu, but because of this I tried their quiche which is so good. The couple that I think must be the owners are so kind and lovely to talk to.

Taru Martikainen-Parsons

Loved it ... european style strong coffee and hardy rustic real food meals

Jeff Laufer

Michael's has been at this location just across the bridge from the busy Grandview Corners shopping district and it's franchise eateries. This mom n pop operation turns out the most delicious homemade hot lunches, sandwiches and the tastiest of soups. Try their go to goulash. And of course don't forget to take home some cookies or a loaf of one of the many types of fresh baked bread!! A gem of an establishment!!

Toddzilla

Put in a pre-order for some baked goods and a sour dough bread for Christmas eve. When we arrived to pick up our order they informed us that they had sold our sourdough to someone else by mistake. So we had to get a different bread, then she acted like she was doing us a favor by not charging us the extra 50 cents that was the difference between two breads.. poor customer service after they were the ones that made the mistake..baked goods are not bad, not great but not bad. If you read my reviews you will see that I dont go around giving bad reviews unless I really feel it is deserved

Senuri Perera

I went to this bakery to get their famous BLT on bacon sour bread, extra large chocolate chip cookie and I wanted to try the pumpkin seeds and mango bread. I had only a $20 bill with me and I was 40 cents short. The kind lady at the counter said that's ok and took 40 cents from their tip box and settled the balance of my bill. What a great service! ????

M Camaiani

Amazing crusty loaves! A little pricey but good. Bread is worth 5 stars...anything except the bread isn't worth it though... coffee isn't good, pastry just ok, muffins are horrible--when you buy a "blueberry muffin" and it's dry and tasteless batter with a few berries plopped on top. I could make better in my sleep! Staff ok but not friendly...really doesn't make you want to return... Go to Fieldstone bakery (on way to Crescent beach). Best bread + pastry in whole town. And coffee shop right next to them.

Tamara Dawson

My family and I have been customers here for 20 years now and everything is still as amazing as it was when I was little ❤

Rupan Kaur

Extremely disappointed by customer service. I was at the bakery to order a cake for my mom's birthday but due to some reason I cancelled the order approx half-an-hour later. I was told to come by anytime for the reimbursement of the money. So, when I went the next day, the middle-aged lady who is to give back the money says I should have not paid for the cake if I was going to cancel the order. I had paid for the cake using my credit card but she returned the money in cash. All through the process she was rude and pushy. The cookies that I later ended up buying were delicious, however, I don't think I will return to this place again just because I was not dealt properly.

Paul Walshaw

Great bread choices and they use only organic ingredients. Also good choice in cakes, pies and cookies. A good soup and sandwich selection for the lunch crowd.

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Been driving past this place forever and finally decided to give it a try. All I can say is that I’m very glad I did!! The bakers were extremely kind and helpful and the food and bread are to die for! Great work!

Magdalen Bowyer

In a world that is in constant change, it is sustaining to be nourished by food that is created from supremely sourced ingredients and made by lovingly wise hands. It's like having my own grandmother in my kitchen! Thank you for feeding me and my family. Your breads, baking, soups and sandwiches are mainstays contributing to our health and wellbeing. You demonstrate what it means to be a pillar in our community. May all the goodness you give return to you a thousandfold!

evan vukets

Best Hungarian Goulash around! Great selection of baked goods as well

Alan Moulton

Had a cake made for a family occassion.... a tad pricey (but what isn't these days). The cake was excellent. Will be back. Went back and had their pecan pie and some baked goods. Delicious. If you are in the neighbourhood drop in and pick your self up some tasty baked goods. You Won't be disappointed.

A J

I agree with Tabitha, their food is alright but the server didn't say a word to us and made us really uncomfortable. I almost felt like I was talking to a robot because he had no facial expression. Cafe decoration isn't that great either, I'd say Laura's coffee corner is a better option if you are in this area.

Nick Karanasos

Fantastic selection of baked goods and deli style sandwiches made with their fresh baked breads. Delicious!

Chloe Scarf

Best kept secret for awesome home made soup and sandwiches!! Best gluten free bread made from buckwheat!

Aleksander Tsvetkov

Iv been here a few times, every time I wonder how it is still in buisness. Seeing how many stars they have was a complete shock. What do people get here because clearly iv been picking the wrong items

Audrey Silver

If you just want to pick up and go it's a good bakery, and the soups are excellent. The service is lacking and the bread slicer is very noisy.

Janine Mackie

Our family has been enjoying this local bakery for 15 years! Best sandwiches. Amazing chocolate ganache cakes. And attentive and friendly service. Casual atmosphere and a great destination after soccer games or lunching with a good friend!

Tyler J

Fantastic specialty breads - I am a huge fan of the Country Sourdough specifically, but there is a good range of sourdoughs, ryes and even some gluten free and spelt options. Lots of great treats on the counter and really great scones.

Terry Braumberger

I was told this was a great place for lunch but nobody ever said it's also a fantastic bakery! I didn't see it on the menu so I asked if they could make me a clubhouse sandwich. Yes they can and along with it I had some baby size shortbread cookies and a cup of fresh full body coffee ☕️! As I went to pay I noticed allot more baked goods than I first noticed so I took home a mincemeat tart and a peanut butter cookie , to my delight they both brought me a sweetness and joy moment. Micheal's is now my newest go to lunch place and the bakery will also stay in my destination for goodies.

Thomas Chen

Good selection, I have only tried the bread and cookies, and they r delicious. But same as some other reviews, the guy there is weird.

Gutsylady Traveler

We only tried the mango mousse cake which was light and airy. Not overly sweet as it was a hit with the young and old. Will have to try their breads based on the raving reviews! This place has been in the area for decades. A hit with the locals.

Tabitha Lyall

Love this bakery, sourdough bread is amazing and baked goods/lunches. However on my most recent visit I felt very un-welcome when I approached the front desk. The server did not say a single word to me, and I felt like I was an inconvenience for him. It was a very uncomfortable experience...will be trying out a different bakery next time.

Anchal Basi

It smells amazing in here! I bought one slice of carrot cake and one slice of tiramisu. They were both delicious and fed four people! Excited to go back and try more!

Aneesah B. (Aneesahwillbite)

The customer service was awful here. I would save my time and not bother going here. Selection was mediocre, the items they did have was not labeled. The entitled blonde man behind the counter should probably be kept away from customers. He was rude, not attentive, he barely wanted to take our order or even listen to us. We left and went to the next bakery maybe 5 minutes down the road fieldstone bakery, where 3 of us bought our weekly bread aswell as bakery treats. Since michaels artisan bakery acted like they didn't want our money, they did not get it.

Daniel Richard

I'm very disappointed in the lack of customer service. I tried to pre-order only 2 dozen potato buns and was told an abrupt NO, before I was even able to explain that they were requested by a family for a celebration of life, I was hung up on. The person I spoke with was extremely rude and unaccommodating.

Kevin Boyce

Unbelievable... literally Chander makes the best BLT sandwiches I have ever had. I can no longer make my own or buy other BLTs, they don’t compare. Chander, his family and coworkers are all pleasant to speak with. Any baked goods I have bought are full of flavour and fresh. I haven’t tried everything but have no doubt in the quality. My Wife and I always come away with a smile! Cheers.

Chris W. Brant

A dozen cookies and a loaf of bread came to 19.95. The guy told me that the bread was made the day before. Ya is was very dry and started to turn the next day. I'm pretty sure that is was more than a day old when I bought it. The cookies were all hard. I was hoping this bakery was going to be good, and when it cost me an arm and a leg for so little I didn't expect to be so disappointed. I will not be back and I suggest you save your money and find a different bakery.

Eleanor North

A favorite lunch or coffee break destination. Excellent soups, best BLT's and yummy baking. Casual down home atmosphere.

Mark Spencer

The Best Bakery!!! We are regulars and everything we’ve ever bought here has been perfect. Sourdough, Sausage Rolls, carrot muffins and pain au chocolat are personal favourites. Friendly owner and staff. Support this amazing small business!

Dave Bee

First time customer i was so impressed with the store cleansing and staff awareness to MY safety. Now let's talk about there delicious baked goods um um good. Just try anything you will be very happy you did . I did not buy bread at the time but the freash selection was top notch. I will be back soon . Great job guys and girls

Jim Bennett

Great food for on site or take out. Sandwiches, pastries, or soups all have great flavour. All appear to be hand made. Service is friendly and costs are quite reasonable.

Gordon Pedwell

A not-so-well kept secret in South Surrey. A tasty collection of artisan breads and desserts baked on premises by a dedicated friendly staff. However, whenever I am in South Surrey I stop by and pick up a made from scratch sandwich carefully prepared by the man himself. I choose the veggie sandwich which is rich in all things good but tastes absolutely delicious. A treat with a wellness twist. I occasionally get bread, usually sourdough, YUM! Pretzels are an impulse item which when seen I devour. All in all a genuine experience in an operating bakery environment.

Irena K

I got date square there and a muffin. Date square was way toooo sweet, could not eat it at all and the muffin had a soda aftertaste. Would not buy any sweets there ever again.

Kaelynn Ball

Awesome food, Goulash is phenomenal, Soups are always tasty, sandwiches are perfect, always accommodating, great cookies, great bread, everything is great really. Basically everything you want out of a bakery.

Susan Milburn

Great selection of bread baked fresh every day.

karen ring

Friendly staff and good baking. My favorite bread is the tomato and basil mini baguette. And as an indulgence the honey raisin bran muffin.

Agi

We have come here many times over the years. Great bread with lots of variety. Many other baked items from cookies to cakes. They have a small lunch counter for soup and sandwiches. Their Hungarian Goulash is fabulous. I had their chicken vegetable soup. While the broth was good it had no chicken and barely any vegetables. A had a very few celery onions and even smaller amount of carrots. The vegetable sandwich was very good.

Jan Golden

No longer a hidden gem, Michael's offers a limited but varied enough menu of soup and sandwiches for lunch. The bakery offers a number of treats to enjoy with coffee or herbal tea and there is a good choice of cold drinks as well to provide afternoon refreshment. Bakery items can be boxed up for home, of course, and the bread selection is unique in South Surrey. Many specialty breads are offered; gluten free, yeast free, ancient grains to name a few. Parking is limited, best accessed off 24th Ave.

MK

Picked up an eclair and piece of cake. Both had a funny taste and were stale. The cake was still frozen in the middle. Very disappointing.

Grant Chun

Nice selection of desserts and lunch foods. Service is friendly but can be very slow

Alex M

Great gulash! I've been coming here for years now to have it. A huge selection of bread and baked goods. Thank you for an outstanding service.

Colin Canavan

Such a shame. The sandwiches, soups and pastries are great but the stone cold horrific customer service makes it not worth while. Not a family place. If your in a pinch then sure, other than that don't bother.

Miamiyami

Quality is fairly good, but be prepared to pay $7/ loaf of bread!

Dan K

Excellent bakery with true European style high quality breads and desserts. The service is excellent, and staff are calm and quiet, not to be mistaken for anything else (as in some of the dough-head reviews). We are lucky to have Michael’s in the neighborhood.

Kunal Singh Sodhi

Amazing people, great food and friendly service. Been here 3 times in the last week and always enjoyed everything we ordered. Personal favourites are the sandwiches and the biscottis.

lynnnora perger

Love this Bakery been going for years. Great food, breads and treats.

Wendy Talbot

Recently published a light loaf of gluten free bread, only to discover almost 1/4 of the loaf lost to air bubbles. Very disappointing!

Administrator Office

Great food (the bread was great) but bad customer service experience. I came in and was not greeted by the blonde young guy at the counter. There was no other customers in the bakery as sometimes busyness can get to all of us. He looked at me like I was bothering him. I asked him for some bread and he continued cleaning the bread shelves for about 20 seconds. He didn’t drop what he was doing to assist me is the point. He then got my order, processed it, and if it wasn’t for me thanking him to try and initiate a pleasant conversation, I doubt any words would have been spoken. Strange and doesn’t seem like it’s a regular thing based on prior reviews but that was my first experience there. A thorough brush up on customer service for that young lad would be suggested as no doubt 100’s of people will now see my mixed review here. Thank you.

Gary Spencer

Outstanding Bread ! If you haven't tried....you should! Service is quick and very efficient!