Sarkozy Bakery

I expected a better experience from one of the most celebrated bakeries in Kalamazoo. This morning was my first chance to visit since they opened their new location, which is a nice space. I wanted to like them since they seem to be so rooted in the community and have a positive connection with many other great businesses.
My four-​year old liked her croissant (which was quite small), but the $ 5 spinach feta sandwich (croissant) I ate was not good at all. It didn’t taste fresh and somewhere in the warm-​up process the edges became burnt. The croissant was thick and soft, it didn’t have any fluffy or crisp to the dough. It was so salty that I couldn’t eat more than a third of it — and we Greeks know our spinach & feta pastries. When I let the staff know that it wasn’t good, there was no comment, no apology, no offer to replace it with something else, and no offer to refund my money. This was the true bummer and their response could have turned the situation around.
The selection and stock level of pastries was not great, and I was afraid to buy the coffee sitting in an airpot since who knows when. I was disappointed overall in my meal and my experience and won’t plan to go back. Too bad. I will walk over to Water Street Coffee, Food Dance, or Black Owl next time — all nearby with much better baked goods.

This place was suggested to us by the brewary tour guide at Bell’s eccentric café. Bell’s provides raw ingredients from their brewing process to Sarkozy to make their delicious bread. Needless to say, the brewers bread is amazing and limited in stock. So be sure to get one before they sell out. The wise thing we did is to call in advance and ask them to keep a loaf aside for us and they did so very kindly. So it was a great suggestion by Bell’s eccentric café!

I expected more based on reviews. I was looking for old school, old fashioned and that is not what I got. I picked up a few pastries for my aunt, and ended up sharing them with her later that day. They were a bit dry. I was eyeing the hand pies but stock was low, so I passed. There really didn’t seem to be a lot to choose from, and this was a Sunday morning, so I was surprised. There was more display case than pastry, and a little band playing in the space, so I could see myself sipping coffee there and sitting for a bit. It just wasn’t super inviting when I walked through the door. Seemed overdone and not a place of the past, which surprised me, reading the history.

I can only rate this bakery for the breads as I am not a sweets guy but I know there cheese puff danishes are hard to beat. I have been eating their oatmeal bread for over ten years and lately I have found the sour dough bread to be one of the best. Breakfast in the morning, Sarkozy’s Oatmeal toast with fruit or yogurt. Every morning! This bread toasts so well that I had a panic attack when I found out the bakery had burned down. It was a Saturday morning when I heard the bad news on the local TV station. I ran up to the local D & W and bought the last three loaves (shameful & greedy I know) of bread on the shelves. The lady behind me was 10 seconds too late & I thought she was going to start crying so I gave her the last loaf. This bread is firm and made with the perfect amount of oatmeal & non-​bromated wheat flour. It is Judy Sarkozy’s best bread seller & you have to toast it to believe it’s that good. I freeze it to keep it bakery fresh. If sourdough is a favorite of yours get a loaf sliced, airy & chewey but very tasty. Keep it up the great work Judy!

I walked into this place unsure if it was a bakery it looked so nice. Also I didn’t see cases of baked goods lol. I walked up to the counter and all they had were about a ½ dozen things to pick from. Picked the almond paste croissant and a hot cross bun. A++

Went for the paczki on Fat Tuesday. Would definitely buy them here again.

Delicious! I just come for the baked goods but the prices are great and the food even better. The French baguette I bought was probably the best I’ve had outside of France. Also good service!

My favorite baker for sure! Everything is freshly made and delicious. You can also put in an order in advance for baked goods which is awesome! Very friendly staff and they know what they’re talking about.

Everything I’ve ever had here is amazing! And the staff is always knowledgeable and friendly.
My favorite thing to do for a treat for myself or to bring as a small gift/​treat for someone else is to just stop by and see what looks tasty in the case that day. They gave a variety of baked goods, sweet and savory. They generally have croissants and cookies of different types. I’ve been impressed by everything! The croissants and other flaky pastries are very rich and buttery yet light, and always fresh. I also was fortunate enough to have paczki from Sarkozy this year– now these are actually authentic! If you thought a paczak was just a jelly doughnut… be sure to get to Sarkozy for Fat Tuesday! They’re definitely made traditionally… but do be warned, the rum is detectable in the flavor!
This is a must-​stop. The individual treats are extremely reasonably priced, too. I definitely plan on coming back often!

Great little Hungarian bakery. We loved the anise biscotti. Plus the staff is really helpful and nice. Coffee is delicious, self serve and fair trade.

I really adore this bakery right down the road! I know for a fact there are even people across the state who rave about this place.
While roaming downtown, it’s always a special treat to walk over here to satisfy your sweet tooth. I’ve never placed a large order here, but stopping in for a cookie, or two, or three is really inexpensive and decadent! It’s a very simple space– I usually sit and stare out the front window while nibbling, and I’m serious about the nibbling, their stuff is so good that you’ll really want to savor every bit.

It’s a little tucked away, if you don’t pay close attention you’ll miss a treat. Delicious snickerdoodles, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, cranberry walnut cookies. They also have soup and quiches everyday for lunch! The staff is very friendly and everything is made fresh on the same day. Very nice space to relax with coffee and treats. Awesome place!

The new bakery is open on 350E Michigan Ave. 1 °F Columbia Plaza Building.
It is not easy to see the store sign when you are driving by on busy Michigan Ave.
Sunday Monday closed, weekdays 7:30am~ «5» pm, Sat 7:30~4pm. Great for lunch (Pizza at bakery)
We love the home made not overly sweet flavorful Pastries, Danishes & Cookies also fresh baked French bread and Kalamazoo Sour Dough.
Some friends say they are not sweet enough, and go Mackenzies bakery, but we love Sarkozy’s subtle sweetness, really highlights all the good ingredients and love of a baker.
We are very lucky to have this kind of store in Kalamazoo.

You MUST go here! Judy Sarkozy is back with her wonderful breads, savory & sweet baked good AND lunch! I have been a fan of Sarkozy since my son was just a pup (20 years ago). I still visit to get the breads but there is lunch. Although it’s a limited menu it’s all good. From house made personal size pizza’s to sandwiches and soup.
Today I had home made bean soup which was lovely! The flavor was out of this world good with fresh herbs, white beans, carrots, onions AND you get scrumptious rye crackers to enjoy (make sure to bring home a bag to enjoy with cheese). And best kept secret– come here to work! There is plenty of bright light, free wifi, jazz music and lots of room to spread out!