Ernie and Anne Hollander originally opened The New Yorker Bakery in 1959. In 2017, the bakery was at risk of disappearing with Bob Jaffe's retirement. New York-native Sam Tobis took over in order to ensure that Grand Bakery remains a staple of jewish culinary life in the Bay Area. We have the same bakers, the same challah, working in a new location, providing you with the same superior service you've always loved.