Helman Bakery – Sweets and Coffee on Strauss Street

Migdaniyat Helman is a long-established bakery and patisserie in Jerusalem, with some fifty years in the trade and mehadrin kosher certification (the strictest level of kosher supervision). It is at 18 Strauss Street, a short walk from Mahane Yehuda Market and the city center, and it is known above all for its homestyle yeast cakes and cheesecakes.

What makes Helman Bakery what it is

• Homestyle yeast cakes and cheesecakes.
• A range of fresh breads and bourekas.
• Mehadrin kosher certification (Badatz).
• Some fifty years in Jerusalem's bakery trade.

How to visit

Helman Bakery is at 18 Strauss Street in Jerusalem - not inside the alleys of the market itself but close by, a few minutes' walk from the entrance to Mahane Yehuda Market. According to current sources it is open on weekdays from the morning until the evening, and on Fridays until the early afternoon — but it is worth confirming exact opening hours before you go, since they can change between seasons and festivals.

So what next?

If you are already in the Mahane Yehuda Market area, it is worth combining a visit to Helman Bakery with a walk through the alleys of the market itself — a mix of veteran stalls and new businesses that together make up one of the central culinary hubs of Jerusalem.

Venues, menus and opening hours in the area change with the season and the festivals. To keep up with what is happening in the market and with upcoming events, take a look at the live updates at livejlm.com.

And if you would like to get to know the alleys before you come — take a virtual tour. Watch our first-person walking tours on the livejlm YouTube channel.

Frequently asked questions

Is Helman Bakery inside Mahane Yehuda Market?

Not quite. Migdaniyat Helman is at 18 Strauss Street in Jerusalem, a short walk from the market rather than inside its inner alleys.

What is Helman Bakery known for?

Homestyle yeast cakes and cheesecakes, alongside fresh breads and bourekas. It is mehadrin kosher and has been operating for decades.

Is Helman Bakery still open?

According to the most current information available, yes — the business is listed as active in up-to-date business directories. Even so, it is worth calling or checking ahead before making a special trip.