Zak The Baker

My bar orders bread from these guys all the time! Amazing amazing amazing! Everyone immediately knows where we get it from! I have yet to come to this location but the fresh bread we get is so amazing!
See you guys soon!

Worth the wait… once inside and seated, we had a nice view of the open kitchen including the expansive baking operation. I started with a bowl of fennel soup followed by the «skillet» (black-​eyed peas, cabbage and mushrooms topped with a poached egg). Overall, the menu is simple (keep your eye out for the daily specials) but the ingredients are of the highest quality. We will definitely be back when we revisit the arts district…

So yes. I buy Zak the Baker bread at Whole Foods. Yes. I can make my own grilled cheese at home. So why do I wait an hour on the average Wednesday morning just to get in? Because I want to. And because inside, it’s special. The menu is very limited, half the time you don’t know what the specials are. But you know they will be clean, organic, probably GMO free, so beautiful and soooo delicious! Because the staff is always nice, the cooks, and you see them cooking for you, seem happy, delighted to make this simple yet beautiful food. Or maybe it’s because that was the best darn grilled cheese that I’ve ever had.
And I am willing to bet, that half the people waiting in line, buy Zak the Baker bread at Whole Foods too.
But it’s just not the same.
You have to go. Yo have to wait in line.
And you have to grab flourless chocolate cookie for the road. The one with the sea salt on top.

Excellent, and a must for anyone visiting Miami. Open from 7AM, Zac the Baker combines a cozy dining room and a bustling restaurant and bakery in one single, open space. If you seat at the counter, you’ll have an exclusive look at the bustle and hustle of this unique Wynwood hipster hangout, but beware that your clothes may end smelling like garlic or onions.
The menu is made of affordable, fresh selections, including several open face sandwiches made with fresh baked bread. The baked goods selection is also noteworthy, the chocolate croissant is probably the best in South Florida, with light layers of flaky goodness filled with a soft and velvety chocolate crème. A must try, along with most everything else.
Long lines in busy days, specially Sunday.

Being the granddaughter of a baker I can appreciate good fresh bread Their breakfast is delicious simple yet satisfying. I love this place! Congratulations and yes I drive from South Miami often bc I crave your delicious offerings!

This place is absolutely exceptional. I loved every bit of it (except the wait). I went a couple days ago around 2pm and the wait was over an hour long. I didn’t wanna wait so I made the mistake and went somewhere else for lunch. I went back again today around 12:30 and waited an hour to get in. I can’t imagine the wait on the weekend. If you wanna eat there just be ready to stand in line for a long time.
We finally made it inside and ordered away…
The order:
Croissant — I’m not joking when I say this is the best croissant I’ve ever had. I love croissants. I eat them wherever I can. Honestly, nothing touches this one. Zak nailed it. I wish I ordered some to go. ORDER THIS.
Avocado Toast — This was pretty good also. The avocado was more like guacamole than avocado spread. Very tasty. Great bread.
Beet Toast — I’ve never had toast like this before. All of us wanted a second order of this dish after finishing it. Great beet spread with cheese on top. Again, the bread was perfect. 100% ORDER THIS.
Reuben — This is with smoked salmon pastrami, not beef. I liked this a lot but it was more like a salmon salad, than smoked salmon pastrami. It was grilled perfectly. Great cheese. Not sure if I’d order it again.
Tuna Melt — !!! ¹⁰⁄₁₀. I don’t like tuna melts and I loved this one!!! It was perfect. Great tuna salad, great cheese, great bread, grilled perfectly. There was nothing wrong with this. 100% ORDER THIS.
Bahn Mi — Its a vegetarian bahn mi. The star of this sandwich is the baguette. Absolutely incredible bread. I’d recommend this sandwich for any vegetarian.
Chocolate Almond and Chocolate Chip cookies — both were very good. I thought the chocolate almond was better. I’d order them both again for take away.
This place is all about the bread. I wish there was a Zak the Baker in LA. I will go here every time I’m in Miami without a doubt and you should too.

Really good fresh bread and babka but way overpriced. $ 18 for both? Come on…
Maybe the server made a mistake and overcharged me. We’ll see.

First time at zak the baker today. Had a pasich sandwich and a chocolate cornetto… amazing! Everyrhing is fresh and baked in house. The staff was very sweet and even Zak himself welcomed us and explained the menu to us. super cool guy. Go and try them

SERVICE GETS A 5, FOOD GETS A 4.
+ exceptional location. Expect a sizable wait on a Sunday afternoon.
+ incredible interior vibe
+ outstanding flavor and ingredient choice — so unique and refreshing
+ bread is sharper, crispier and crustier than anything I’ve had before. It almost cuts your mouth (the toast is what I’m talking about here)
+ quiche was not well balanced — overly thick and heavy
+ very filling with very little food, meaning it’s all real and satisfying. Can’t wait to come back.

Fluffy, airy bread with delicious spreads and toppings. Great prices and delicious food!

Although my friend and I came here on a Monday afternoon around 1pm, it was still packed inside! They had already sold out of a lot of their baked goods, so make sure you come early if you want something specific. Most of their seating inside was taken, so it’s easier to take your items to go. We had to wait about 5 – 10 minutes in line, and I tried their Kouign Amann ($ 3.60), Pastelito Guava, and Chocolate Almond Cookie ($ 2.50) [
. The pastelito guava was surprisingly really good, and one of the better versions I’ve had in Miami (I liked this better than Versailles). The kouign amann and cookie were also really good– the kouign amann was nice and buttery and the cookie was dense and rich. I definitely want to come back and try their brunch dishes and also check out additional baked goods. The biggest negative about coming here is the lack of parking– there are a few very limited street parking spots on this street, but I think there is additional street parking on neighboring streets.

Best place in Miami! Beautiful scenery in this professional bakery. Original, simple and fresh dishes all using best products. The pastry is perfect to take home.
Highly recommended!

I was in the Wynwood area and decided to stop by for breakfast. I was happy to find out that Zak the Baker has early hours: 7 A.M. I had the avocado toast which was amazing. There were chunks of fresh avocado with heirloom tomatoes, cilantro and some chili flakes and it was seasoned perfectly on top of warm homemade bread. I could barely finish both pieces of the toast but it left me nice and full for my morning full of meetings. They also served Panther coffee and I was so happy to see they had self-​serve almond milk along with honey and brown sugar so it turned out to be the perfect cup of coffee as well. I can’t wait to return. They also had a special salad that day that looked great.

Had ZTB for the first time this morning and so bummed I have to go back to LA and will be missing out on the amazingness of this place.
Everything about this place is so spot on – a simple menu made with high quality ingredients and executed perfectly. The quiche is the best I have ever had – hearty, unique and with a freshly baked crust. I got the daily toast with ricotta, white black beans, and a poached egg. I’m going to try to make my own version back at home, but nothing can compare to have fresh their bread and ingredients are. The avocado toast is of course also a must. Come to LA ZTB!!! We would love to have you :) I love simplicity so refined. Bravo. (Also love the open kitchen and the happy employees in it)

Love this place! It’s unique and inviting. I had the avocado toast and snapper salad, both of which were fresh and delicious. The bread that was paired with each meal was absolutely amazing –soft, hearty and a great crust! The iced green mint tea was refreshing.
The only con (and I’m really searching for one) was that it got very crowded. We beat the rush by arriving close to 12. As it was a business lunch, we wanted to continue talking after the meal but the looks we were getting from other patrons bullied us out lol No worries — chocolate croissants to go were our consolation prize.
If you’re in Wynwood, give it a try!

I have to say some of the best baked goods I’ve ever had is from this particular establishment located in gentrified Miami’s Wynwood. What I do not understand is their limited hours and also the refusal to work certain days of the week.
I understand religious values but perhaps the owner could hire a staff that would still do things appropriately with integrity and make more money. It is a no-​brainer.
There have been many times I have been wanting to go there but they’re always closed and unfortunately I have to go to a competitor!
I could give them a lot of advice on how to make more money and retain customers. This would assist them in opening new branches and be successful in their own one.
Sadly, my brain has now been «conditioned» to go to another place that is open to more often. I don’t even think of Zak anymore sadly! They did a good idea to place their goods in Whole Foods but sadly I prefer immediately fresh and their extreme limitations of when to close is just not smart and not business savvy, which makes me question everything else!
Therefore, minus one star for closing early and all the time and –½ star for not having gluten-​free bread for my friend who only eats gluten-​free. It forces us to go to other places!

Cool little establishment in an industrial setting that sells a great loaf of bread.
I bought the Country Wheat and hauled it back to Houston and ate it the following day, the loaf held up fine and was very great.
For breakfast I had the egg biscuit — while the egg was perfect, the biscuit was a bit on the hard side. Also tried the croissant which was brilliant, just like in Paris — yummy!
Unlike some others, I found the service to be quick — luckily when I got there around 9am on a Monday there were no lines.

Solid bakery in Wynwood. I am a big fan of the avocado toast! They also serve delicious sandwiches and baked goods.
Kosher, vegan, and gluten free options available.

We went here for breakfast on Sunday and truly enjoyed it. They have ‘to go’ options, normal bakery/​café set up or you can ‘eat in’ by ordering at the counter and they bring to your table. Make sure you have a table number before you order as there may be a wait and you won’t have a place to eat your meal! If it’s busy, there is a sign in list.
This place can best be described (IMHO) as an upscale (yet casual), hipster, kosher, Jewish comfort food establishment. As a table, we split lots of menu items including the beet za’atar feta toast, lemon curb/​lavender butter toast, yellow split pea soup (superb), breakfast sandwich, fish platter, and of course some bakery treats like bobka, rugelach, and danish. The bread is the star of the show. Wow. Even ordered a rye to go (note, they won’t slice for you, so this was a bit of a task once we brought it home to keep the slices thin and even!) If you head towards the back of the bakery, they have an open kitchen where you can see them chopping veggies and kneading the dough. Prices are a little high, but to be expected with the level of quality. They also serve Panther coffee so you can avoid the long waits down the street.
The décor was industrial chic. They fit in as many tables/​counter space as they could, but still a pretty small place. Service was friendly and they kept clearing plates as we finished. Now that Wynwood is the place to be, street parking is a little challenging. Also need to feed the meters now, which is pretty new for this area.
After checking the website, I learned that I can purchase some of his creations a little farther north at the Hollywood Yellow Green farmers market. Nice!
All in all, really enjoyed Zak the Baker! Dare I say… my joy… to eat a breakfast place that doesn’t smell like bacon?

So what can you say about Zak the Baker that hasn’t been said before? His bread is fantastic. His bakery/​restaurant is immaculate. The people who work there are polite, efficient and generally just lovely. His prices are a little bit to quite steep, but you really never have to worry about quality here. This is about as good as it gets.
Zak’s is best avoided during the lunch rush. Most days, the place is rammed for about an hour and a half around noontime.

Delicious !! The perfect place! Amazing bread quality
A must go!
Excelente calidad de Pan y demas productos, sitio obligado para visitar