Michael's Bakery & Deli

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Michael’s Bakery & Deli usually hummed with early risers, an unusual sight drew curious neighbors. A delivery driver kept arriving with identical boxes, but no one knew what was inside. One day, a regular asked the puzzled delivery driver, ‘What’s in those mysterious boxes?’ With a sly smile, the driver replied, ‘Oh, just our secret recipe for the best croissants in town.’ The mystery deepened until finally, someone bravely opened a box—only to discover a note reading: “For your enjoyment, free samples today!” Everyone laughed, realizing it had been a friendly prank all along.

2. At closing time, when Michael’s Bakery & Deli was already quiet, a regular noticed something peculiar. The last loaf of bread seemed to move ever so slightly on its shelf. Curious, he reached out and touched it gently—it gave an almost imperceptible shake back. Thinking he might be seeing things, he left the store. But every night for weeks after that, just before closing, he’d come back to check again. Turned out, it was just the wind playing tricks in the empty hallway.

3. At closing time, when Michael’s Bakery & Deli was already quiet, a delivery driver noticed that one of the old-fashioned signs had mysteriously changed its message. Instead of ‘Fresh Baked Goods,’ it now read, ‘We’re Closed… But Our Smells Are Open All Night!’ Curious, the delivery driver told an elderly neighbor passing by. The neighbor smiled and said, 'Ah, don’t worry, sonny. That sign’s been playing tricks on people since long before I moved here.' And indeed, every night after closing hours, the aroma of freshly baked goods wafted through the streets, drawing customers who never actually entered but always left smiling.

4. At closing time, when Michael’s Bakery & Deli was already quiet, a delivery driver heard a soft giggle coming from inside one of the display cases. Curious, he peered inside and saw only rows of freshly baked pastries. But then, out of the corner of his eye, he spotted something moving—a tiny shadow darting between croissants. Startled, he called out, ‘Who’s there?’ A voice replied softly, ‘Just checking if everything is perfect for tomorrow.’ Turned out it was just an overeager mouse helping itself to some morning treats.