Holon Bakery Revives 90s Favorites with Modern Flair
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Keren Bakery, a family-run establishment in Holon managed by Amit Yakir, has opened, reviving 90s-inspired dishes and offering a range of baked goods and meals. The bakery, with a fourth-generation baking legacy, features items like Bianca and Balkan toasts, various sandwiches, and breakfast platters. It aims to provide a unique, boutique experience and will host wine bar nights on Thursdays.
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- Keren Bakery, a family venture in Holon, offers a unique culinary experience with 90s-inspired dishes.
- The bakery is managed by Amit Yakir, whose family has a fourth-generation baking legacy.
- Menu highlights include Bianca and Balkan toasts, various sandwiches, and breakfast platters.
- Specialty items like shakshuka and egg sambusaks are reportedly very popular.
- The bakery plans to host wine bar nights on Thursday evenings starting in January.
In an industrial zone of Holon, typically known for workshops and factories, a new bakery named "Keren Bakery" offers a sophisticated culinary experience. The establishment is a family venture managed by Amit Yakir, whose father, Motty, is a fourth-generation baker. The family's baking legacy traces back to Mordechai, Amit's grandfather, who founded the first Jewish bakery in Jaffa. Amit, after a career in various kitchens, including a Thai restaurant, fulfilled a long-held dream of opening his own establishment.
The bakery's menu features a range of baked goods and dishes, with an emphasis on carbs. Popular items include the Bianca toast with cream cheese and mushrooms, and the Balkan toast with roasted peppers, eggplant, bulgur cheese, and pesto, both priced at 39 shekels. Other offerings include egg salad and tuna salad sandwiches, Tunisian sandwiches, and a three-cheese sambusak for 35 shekels. For those avoiding carbs, options like Greek, Shak, and Niçoise salads are available for 45-50 shekels.
Breakfast options are served until noon, ranging from a croissant with jam and a drink for 30 shekels to "Mordechai's Morning," a breakfast platter with shakshuka or omelet, small salad, cream cheese or tahini, bread, butter, and a drink for 68 shekels. The bakery also offers specialty items like shakshuka and egg sambusaks, which are reportedly very popular. Takeaway items include borekas, rugelach, snails, and loaf cakes.
The bakery opens at 6 a.m. for coffee and pastries, with sandwiches and salads following. Amit Yakir noted that while the transition to a more boutique concept was initially challenging for some customers, 90% now appreciate the unique offerings. To celebrate its first anniversary in January, the bakery plans to transform into a wine bar on Thursday evenings, featuring romantic music, small plates, and chef's pizzas, aiming to provide a distinct experience.
Keren Bakery is located at HaPlada 8, Holon, and operates from Sunday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.