Zak the Baker
A beloved kosher bakery and café in Wynwood known for sourdough and pastries.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling with kids.
Why
- 01
A bright, communal-table café where the line for laminated pastries and sandwiches is part of the charm.
Our read - 02
The kind of unpretentious daytime spot Miami doesn't have enough of.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Zak the Baker earns the hours.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, Zak the Baker works.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Zak the Baker works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Zak the Baker works.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Zak the Baker isn't cheap for what it is.
You prefer local life to spectacle
For local authenticity, Zak the Baker is hit or miss.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, Zak the Baker is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- Sourdough and laminated pastries — the signature draw
- Sandwiches on house bread — a reliable lunch
Plan it well
- Cost
- Inexpensive to moderate
- Allow
- 30–60 minutes