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Michelina Bakery
Master Critic Review
Michelina Bakery
8.0
Tucked inside the Original Farmers Market, Michelina Artisan Boulanger is a French bakery from founder Michelina that specializes in galette des rois, croissants, and crusty loaves. It’s the stall locals hit for proper French-style bread and pastries before wandering the rest of the market or heading home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Galette des rois, Butter croissant, Artisanal sourdough loaf
Scores:
Value: 6.3
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 7.8
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Classic French bakery stall at the Original Farmers Market focused on galettes, croissants, and artisan loaves.
Who should go: Market regulars seeking true French bread and pastries.
When to visit: Late morning before peak market crowds but after the first bake.
What to order: Slice of galette des rois, butter croissant, take-home sourdough loaf.
Insider tip: Time your visit before weekend lunch; you can snag pastries then grab coffee or lunch from neighboring stalls.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Use the Original Farmers Market parking structure; first 90 minutes free with vendor validation, then hourly rates apply. Street parking on Fairfax/3rd is limited and turnover is low.
Dress code: Casual and market-friendly; anything from athleisure to relaxed weekend wear is appropriate.
Noise level: Moderate; it’s an open-air market stall, so expect ambient chatter and movement but still manageable for conversation.
Weekend wait: Not applicable; bakery operates daytime hours and pastries typically move fast. Expect brief waits during peak weekend market rush.
Weekday lunch: Minimal to no wait; you’ll usually be served within a few minutes unless a fresh batch just dropped.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — most pastries, breads, and galettes are naturally vegetarian.
Vegan options: Very limited — most items contain butter or eggs; check for occasional dairy-free loaves.
Gluten-free options: No dedicated gluten-free program; cross-contamination risk is high in an all-flour environment.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes for a casual, low-pressure meetup — grabbing pastries and wandering the market feels easy and conversational. Not ideal if you want a sit-down atmosphere.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — all seating is communal within the Original Farmers Market; tables are first-come, first-served and turnover is frequent.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes — the market layout is stroller-friendly, and most kids enjoy the pastry selection. Just expect some crowding on weekends.
Best For
Better for: Authentic French-style galettes and artisan loaves in a casual market setting — ideal for grab-and-go bread runs or quick pastry stops.
Skip if: You want gluten-free pastries, a full café menu, or dedicated indoor seating; nearby sit-down bakeries may be a better fit.