I'm here to sing praises to their vegan raspberry...something cookie. I like a vegan cookies. I am not vegan, but over the years, I have found that there are a lot of uber delicious vegan cookies out there. Aki's joins this list with their super moist and crumbly affair. Anyways, I was very surprised and I can't wait to go back for more. It should be mentioned that this is not a vegan bakery, in general read more

I'm really struggling to find words to adequately convey the divinity of Aki's. after months of anticipation about a new coffee-and-bread shop along Central, I made my maiden voyage into this heavenly bakery this morning. The aroma of fresh bread and coffee welcomed me, as did a friendly face behind a counter. And a community board made out of wine corks! I could sense the goodness I was about to experience. Aki's is on essentially its first week of business, having opened late last week. I arrived around 6:45am (they open at 6:30) and did have a sort of limited selection of goodies from which to choose because Aki - I'm assuming the German bread genius who was busy baking was Aki, but I could be wrong - was still preparing his tasty treats. They had sweet cardamom braided loaves, cherry streusel, and 50-cent rolls, so the only way the few choices wouldn't work for you is if you dislike both cherries and cardamom (are you CRAZY?!). I grabbed a loaf and a streusel, along with two dark-roast coffees (they also have a light roast). Then, my hubby and I ate. Remember what I said about divine? Heavenly? Genius? Yeah. All of those. The cardamom loaf is mildly sweet, gently cardamom-infused, and perfectly soft and chewy. It's ridiculous. The streusel has crunchy little crumbles on top of tart cherries and the most melt-in-your-mouth, get-in-my-belly bread you could imagine. Also soft and chewy. So, all in all, I'm clearly lukewarm about my experience at Aki's. Or I'm going to go everyday, drink too much delicious coffee, and feast on fresh bread and pastries. If you see a 5-foot-tall lady rolling down Central, stuffed but content, stop and say hi to me. One tip: tips! They use Square for credit cards, which is great and convenient, but they haven't set up a way to tip on the Square system. I suggested to the girl behind the counter that they look into it, but I'm recommending it here, too! read more

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The only place I go for bread. Aki is always creating new recipes and every one I've tried is incredible! The most authentic German pretzel you'll find outside of Germany, I tried a few near Berlin and his remind me of those. Try stopping in on a Saturday, they usually have more options than weekdays--but watch out for the line out the door! Get there early before the best stuff sells out. read more

Aki's BreadHaus - Cinnamon-Walnut Roll - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Aki's is wonderful. My only complaint is that they are too far away from us for me to go there more often...and bread should be a daily purchase. I recently went on a french bread pilgrimage only to find that even 'good' grocery stores (Lund's, Kowalski's...) simply do not have it. Nor does Turtle Bread Company (the crust is a hard but not crispy shell). I have yet to find good french bread anywhere near my home in the Hiawatha neighborhood of Minneapolis so I have to make the drive up to Aki's where it is reliably good. Why is Aki's french bread so good? Because the crust is crisp but not so thick that it becomes tough. The center has a pleasant flavor and is not dry. We made home made gazpacho and really could not have found a better bread for mopping it up. Note, however, that their french bread is not made in the traditional baguette shape but rather as a boule - that may matter to you but it did not to me. If I had one complaint is that I can only get to Aki's after work and their selection in the evening is pretty meager. I think that's the result of relatively small batches of high-quality product but it limits my ability to enjoy them, unfortunately. read more

Aki's is the real deal, and I am so grateful to have this phenomenal German bakery in Northeast Minneapolis. If you're looking for truly authentic German bread, pastries, cookies, and more, this is it. In fact, Aki's is the only place I've found in the Twin Cities (or anywhere in Minnesota) that has baked goods which taste exactly or almost exactly like they would in Germany. The pretzels are absolutely top-notch, the brötchen are divine, and the employees are friendly and helpful. The pretzel chips are to die for and everyone I've shared them with has loved them too! In fact, I have enjoyed every single product of theirs that I have tried, with no exaggeration after being a customer for over 3 years. What's fun is that they are always trying new recipes and ideas, so there are frequently new sweets or breads to sample. Beyond the pretzels and brötchen, I highly recommend the bacon cheese chive rolls, the streusels (all flavors), the sourdough breads (especially the dark sourdough, the Bauernbrot), the Sicilian bread, the rosemary bread, and more. I could go on! Arrive earliest for the best and broadest selection, though if you're like me and not an early riser, they almost always have good things left even at the end of the day. read more

Whoa! Who knew that amazing authentic German baked goods were here in the Twin Cities?!? Mind blown! I arrived with my kiddos on a Saturday with expectations of a few kinds of breads, but I was so pleased to find so much more! The kids both ordered two kinds of struessel- apple and blueberry. When I tried bites of both, they were absolutely delicious, but my flavor profile favored strongly the apple which was like a mini strudel bite. We also got brötchen, pretzels, energy bread and wagon wheel. All amazing! The brötchen is softer than your traditional semmel but delicious with a bit of butter. The pretzels are outstanding! We had ours with butter and housemade Liptauer. While we were there, we met a fellow I think may have been the owner who loves Hamburg soccer. Friendly, delicious baked goods, a nice place to enjoy your tasty finds.... the perfect German bakery away from Germany. Run to grab some of these delights- we will be bringing our family back again and again! read more

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Having just visited Germany on an extended holiday, my husband and I were missing the smell and taste of finely baked breads and our daily pretzel. We were overjoyed to discover Aki's Breadhaus delicious treats when we went to the St Paul Christkindlmarkt over the holidays. So, of course, we had to plan a visit to their shop. And we are so glad we did! The owner is delightful and the breads and pretzels are simply outstanding. Truly the best in the Twin Cities. The dark rye with currants is in a class all by itself. The crisp crust and the hearty interior with just a touch of sweetness from the currants is sublime. it usually sells out fast on a Saturday so we were fortunate to snatch one for ourselves. The pretzels remind me of ones enjoyed as a child. I jokingly say my love for them proves that I am German. Deliciously chewy on the inside with a dark brown outer crust and a sprinkling of coarse salt. Even my husband is now a fan. All that was missing was the Biergarten. But we enjoyed one with our HB Hofbräu Dunkel. So excited to have made the visit to Aki's. We will definitely be back! read more

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OMG! Finally a great pretzel in this town. Their bread is awesome too. I got sourdough, rye, and a French Boulle. Awesome awesome awesome. I think I like this place. read more

I was just in Europe including Germany. I have to say that Aki"s bread is the best! I first met him at a farmer's market in Minnetonka and have been buying his bread ever since. He has several different varieties. One of my favorites is the flax seed bread. Try it the next time you are in NE Minneapolis or do like I do and drive in from the suburbs. read more

You gotta go. The Berliner roll is yeasty and tender, the raspberry jam is not too sweet and there's just enough to whet your tastebuds, and the dusting sugar is the perfect crunch and sweetness. Definitely NOT a doughnut. read more

Aki's BreadHaus - Enhoying a Berliner roll - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I went to Aki's based on the reviews but I was disappointed. The main reason for going there was for the Hard rolls. They are now 75 cents each and not all that great. We just got back from Europe and nothing close to the great bread there. We also bought some Berliner rolls....very disappointed. ..one we ate in the car and we kept thinking there had to be the filling in it...ended up the spot on the side was about all there was. At home we cut the other in half and you can see how little was in it in the photo Not impressed. ...won't plan on going back...too bad because I like supporting the small guy... read more

Aki's BreadHaus - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Yet another wonderful reason to live here in the Twin Cities. Businessmen like this are so refreshing and, sadly, a dying breed. After trying one of their pretzels next door at Fair State Brewing, I decided that I had to stop in for a touch of the real thing. I've never seen a baker so happy and proud of his work. As well he should be. It's a beautiful place with amazing baked goods. We tried the cherry streusel, cinnamon sticks, pretzel sticks, and the multigrain sourdough bread. I can't tell you how good each and every one was. The cinnamon sticks were to die for. $1. A buck. Unbelievable. Same with the pretzel sticks, a buck, and fresh out of the oven they were amazing. When I told him I wanted the pretzels for a party the next day and asked how I should store them, he cringed. Because he knew his product wasn't going to be presented in the best possible way. And goddammit I respect that. Being they are closed on Sunday and Monday, my options were limited. Then he said they sell them frozen and I can bake em up myself and put the salt on. Awesome. I can't wait to return. So many beautiful things to try. Many types of streusels, rolls, breads, and my god the pretzels. read more

I think I found a new love. Aki's is a charming small business along the ethnically diverse stretch of Central Ave NE. This German style, but not gimmicky, bakery brings the Euro bread I've been trying to find without paying $8 a loaf at a major supermarket because they call them "Artisan". I have to try more products at this friendly shop, but the brötchen hard rolls were great. They are so busy, because of a news story, bread may be in short supply by mid-afternoon. The owners are hands-on and friendly complete with a German accent. read more

Absolutely incredible! Love and care go into every recipe. I highly recommend the delicious cookies with a jam center. I can't wait to try everything they have to offer. This is the real deal for bakeries! read more

First time trying this bakery and it was a great find. I ordered for a group and got the bacon, cheddar, chive rolls. Everyone loved them and they were delicious! read more

Quite simply superb bread. The Spelt bread is absolutely delicious and darn good for you too. The strudel is great too, and if you get lucky enough to be there when they've made them (they are rare), the Meringue cookies are delicate little puffs of melt-in-your-mouth sugar blessed by unicorns. Prices are good too, really not much more than lousy faux "artisan" bread from some local chains and supermarkets. Cutting some splits into a loaf (I'm looking at you Rust*ca and Byerl*s) doesn't make it artisan...Aki's is the real deal. Staff is very friendly, and you almost certainly will hear some German being spoken. If you're staying for coffee or to eat your snacks, the atmosphere for hanging out is best described as homey and very far from glitzy, you sort of feel like you are in someones living room, in a good way if you are in the mood for that! Parking is a bit tough, but there's usually a spot on the street somewhere up and down Central and side streets. A little walk may be needed at peak times... read more

After seeing the great reviews, I went in late morning for some pretzels. They only had pretzel sticks. They were $1 and very good. Tried the Apple strudel. I had hoped it would be like what my German Grandmother had made. While the Apple topping was yummy, the base was very different. The bread pudding was quite bready and not too pudding-like. I had such high hopes for this place. I am still looking for a place that makes Bienenstitch. The people were friendly and service good. I'll be back for the pretzels. read more

Have been coming here for several months. Baked goods are always delicious and the staff is friendly If you love German baked goods then this is the place to come read more

This place is amazing. Great bread, lovely pastries that are full of flavor instead of being sickly sweet, and such good pretzels that you can even order half baked and finish baking at home. read more

I am so happy Aki's is close to our house! I go a couple times a week to get bread. The rye and sourdough are family favorites, as are the pretzels. Aki himself is such a great guy, and fun to talk to if you happen to catch him out of the kitchen. His day-old breads are just as good as the fresh breads, and the "Craisy Rasin" makes incredible French Toast. If you were a fan of Northeast classic Blackie's Bowenbrot rye, Aki obtained the recipe and uses it to make his delicious rye bread. Highly recommended! read more

Glad to see more northeast bakery options popping up (I love Sarah Jane, but a girl needs a pretzel sometimes). Serves great German options alongside traditional bakery fare (wheat loaves, dinner rolls, etc). They actually sell some of their bread at fair state (now that such things are permitted). The bacon cheese semolina roll is my favorite, I love the moist springy texture semolina brings to a roll. Also, they're baking throughout the time they're open from what I could tell (not always a "when we're out, we're out" situation) , so if they're out of something when you arrive, they could be cooking up another batch. Great spot. read more

Aki's BreadHaus - Cherry streusel! Depending on the day they also have apricot, apple, plain, and probably others - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I've been to Aki's three times now, and each time I leave feeling happy and satisfied. We got the Walnut Loaf today - it's tender and light with a lovely crust. So far I've gotten the Dark Rye which was great for soup; the Sicilian Loaf which was perfect; Cherry Streusel that's not too sweet; and bread pudding, yum. The coffee is surprisingly good! I've had a bite of one of their pretzels and need to explore them more - it was great. In addition to the great bakery items, the service is always really friendly. So excited to have randomly found this spot! read more

Extremely good and authentic German bread that lasts much longer than one might think. My last loaf lasted over a week.

PRETZEL STICKS (6 for $5)!! but other breads are also very good. Never been to this location but buy at Hopkins Farmers Market (Saturdays) and Minnetonka FM (Tuesdays). Wish they had more Brötchen! Id buy them all. read more

Aki's BreadHaus - Sunflower Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ali's bread continues to evolve - I continue to be a great a fan, having followed him from a previous shop and farmers markets. I have hit a good many bread shops over the years, this is my favorite up here and is a stop at every visit even tho I have migrated a few miles southward. He continues to carefully develop a few new products, seasonal, etcetera - he is pretty diligent in his development process, discarding product I thought was excellent and taking two steps further before deciding to put it on the shelf. Just plain highly recommended, sweet, savory, bread, pretzels, bread pudding, cookies....all of it. read more

I went there for the first time today just before they closed. I got their pretzel stick and a nutella filled roll. Holy smokes, it was delicious. The staff was cool too! I cannot wait to go back! Please support their business and check it out, it is worth it. read more

One of my favorite restaurants - not just bakery. Food is delicious, everyone is friendly, prices are really reasonable and atmosphere is great. Highly recommend! read more

Finally a German Bakery! Their brötchen rolls are lovely! Aki even gave me some free brötchen samples on my very first visit!

Their RYE bread is the best in town. I usually get one with sunflower seeds. Clean and doesn't include a lot of ingredients as any other bakery or groceries store put in. My favorite way to prepare the sandwich is to make a toast by frying it on the pan using coconut oil or sunflower seeds oil and put regular butter on top after. They do know German or European style receipt that makes it awesome and authentic. They open till 2pm so don't follow hours written on Yelp. Also they might take long vacation during holidays. read more

Definite authentic German pretzels, reminded me of the many I have had when visiting the Stuttgart area. Picked up 4 dozen pretzels, mustards and cheese for a party. Pretzels were warm, fresh and neatly package when we arrived. Everyone enjoyed the pretzels with mustard and/or the cheese. Both mustards had great, spicy flavor perfect for the pretzels or on a Brat. One mustard was a beer style and other a cranberry mustard with a nice kick. Great place to go for baked goods! read more

For almost two years, I've been buying 100% Sour Dough Rye bread from Aki's Bread Haus. I order 10 loaves at a time as it is not part of his normal products. I've been on a special meal plan [Metabolic Balance, a German health food plan designed for each person via a blood test. ] for two years and have lost 60 lbs. Sour Dough Rye is one of the healthiest breads available. I lived in Germany for over 18 years and Aki's bread is the "real deal", a true, authentic German bakery. Yum. Yum. Barbara La Valleur read more

One of my favorite places in Minnesota. A beautiful small German bakery with all kinds of mouth watering baked goods. Try the Apple Streusel and go to heaven with every bite. read more

We went for the fresh-baked vegan pretzels, and they did not disappoint. I hope to go back when the brewery next door is open so I can enjoy them with some beer. read more

The owner is from Germany and he's very sweet and kind!!! Love their bread pudding!!! :)

Walked in looking for a pretzel this afternoon. They were out. The woman working the counter said there would be more in fifteen minutes so I waited. Fifteen minutes later I returned only to find they weren't making any more pretzels. She didn't seem to care one way or the other, and barely stopped chewing her snack long enough to tell me anything. Not impressed and I won't be back. read more

I'm hesitant to write this review because I want to hide this amazing bakery for myself. We get a cinnamon roll and apple streusel every Saturday morning. And every week they are German baked-good perfection. read more

The pretzel rolls are shout-out-loud delicious. YUM!

Amazing German style bakery. My only complaint is they have Bakers hours, and often sell out of their wonderful bread.

Love this place. Always tasty, always fresh plus friendly service. Everything is great, but definitely check out the bacon, chive and cheddar rolls or the poppyseed cinnamon rolls and pretzels. read more

I lived in Germany for many years and was craving some of the delicious baked goods and breads that I had come to love. Aki's has all of the basics I was looking for and some wonderful new favorites! The pretzels and dark sourdough bread (Bauernbrot) are very authentic and made me miss Germany a little less Great job, Aki's! I highly recommend giving Aki's a try! read more