There’s something magnetic about Le Moulin on Bograshov 72. Even before stepping inside, the old-style gold lettering on the sign promises a story of tradition, yet the energy you feel once you’re through the door is fresh, young, and buzzing with Tel Aviv’s rhythm. The display counters immediately seduce the eye: rows of golden pastries stacked high, croissants with perfectly crisp layers, kouign-amann glistening with caramelized sugar, and rustic tarts adorned with fruit that looks as though it was just picked from a nearby orchard.
The kouign-amann here deserves special mention—layers of buttery dough folded into little cups, dusted with powdered sugar, their edges baked to a caramel crunch. They sit next to an array of croissants that feel almost alive in their flaky, airy lightness, each one holding that delicate crackle when you pull it apart. On the next shelf, rustic fruit tarts invite with bold simplicity: one with plums baked into golden batter, the fruit’s deep red juices seeping into the crumb, the other crowned with apple slices shimmering in a light glaze, both topped with flakes of sugar that add a touch of crunch to every bite. These aren’t desserts trying too hard—they’re humble, honest, and perfectly executed.
Bread lovers aren’t left out. The baguettes, with their pointed tips and blistered crusts dusted in flour, look as though they’ve come straight out of a wood-fired oven in a small French village. Tear one open and the interior gives way to a chewy crumb that pairs beautifully with just about anything, but really needs nothing more than a swipe of butter to show off its full character.
What gives Le Moulin its special charm is not just the food but the atmosphere. There’s a young, cosmopolitan vibe here—locals and travelers alike, stopping for a quick espresso, grabbing a loaf for home, or sitting outside with a plate of pastries while chatting about the night before. The bakery has that casual energy that belongs to Tel Aviv: stylish without pretension, warm but not fussy, a little slice of Paris translated into the city’s modern, sun-soaked rhythm.
Le Moulin isn’t just another bakery—it’s where French craftsmanship and Tel Aviv’s youthful spirit meet, creating a space where you’ll want to linger, taste, and come back again.
