Stop by Super Fresh Bakery for your morning donut or afternoon snack. There are lots of local items…read moreavailable, such as popcorn and soda. Being from the Twin Cities, it was great to see familiar brands like Peace Coffee. In addition to fresh local produce, you can purchase flowers, seasonal items such as pumpkins, and other household essentials. We enjoyed the sweet treats that we purchased. Our favorite was the Danish and pumpkin donut.

This morning my wife stopped by SuperFresh to grab an assortment of donuts for my mom's birthday…read moreand came back with the kind of wide-eyed, stunned delight I usually only see after she's tasted something she made herself. (She's a patisserie chef--so that's saying something.) The donuts were so fresh you could literally see the glaze still dripping down the sides when she was ordering. Not in a sloppy, rushed way--more like a slow-motion food commercial where the timing is perfect and everything looks a little too good to be real. Except it was real. Very real. The guy at the counter was thoughtful enough to layer wax parchment between each donut because the frosting and glaze were that fresh. That alone should earn him a promotion and a key to the city. Everyone working was friendly, helpful, and seemed like they actually wanted to be there, which, let's be honest, isn't always the case in food service. Now--beyond the baked goods (which would be worth a stop on their own)--SuperFresh is something else entirely. It's a bakery, yeah, but it's also a locally sourced grocery store and a legit garden center. The kind of place you stop at for one thing and end up leaving with dinner ingredients, a hanging basket, a donut or three, and a weird sense that you've stumbled into something special. It's not just "support local" performative--these folks have been doing it since the 1940s. They compost all their food waste with local farmers. They banned single-use plastic bags over a decade ago. Their rain gardens capture five thousand gallons of water per storm to protect local rivers. I mean... they're doing more good in one thunderstorm than some businesses do in a fiscal year. If you're from around here, you probably already know about SuperFresh. If you're not, you should make a point to fix that. This place is the real deal--fresh food, good people, and a long-standing commitment to doing things the right way. In summary: the donuts are insane, the staff actually care, and my wife came back grinning like she just found pastry Mecca. Five stars. (P.S. If you happen to run into me in line and you're not sure what to get, just say the word. I'll probably have already picked out too many and can point you toward something life-changing.) -- That guy named James

Best donuts ever! Quaint, great service and delicious donuts…read more Charming town. Maple glazed cinnamon rolls are amazing.

They had a very small selection of food, went there a hour and a half after they opened…read more We got 2 cinnamon twists and they were very good! The prices were good, especially considering how big the twists were. The service was good, the man working there was very nice, it's a small town bakery with good vibes, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go there again.

in town for provisions and stuff and a drop in at the Spam® museum conveniently located directly…read moreacross the intersection of 3rd & Main. was kinda hoping for a full service breakfast plus some sort of coffee, getting full service coffee with some sort of breakfast instead is not the worst sort of problem to have. coffee here is "better" than is my custom: bolder and drier than the House of Maxwell's with a little bite. not sure why everyone wants to dump out the remains of my previous coffee but they do... I just kinda maybe wish they'd ask if they should first. the grilled cheese (paninied) is not what I intended but it is likely a better option than CFS plus eggs and grits... sandwich comes with sliced tomato and minced onion cooked in - the 10,000-degree press does wonders for the acidic sugar in the tomato; think sun-dried fruits that were actually dried in the actual sun. stuffed wavy-on-top-smooth-on-the-bottom toast with herb sprinkle presents well but I'm not sure what to do with the fork. shop is comfortable with seating available at a half dozen kitchen tables, a couple dinettes and wrought irony patio sets or a rumpus room couch. the hard part of casual is not trying to hard to look like you're not trying so hard. friendly and efficient CHoM pretty much nails it :-)

Such a cute a spot for a small town! My sisters introduced it to me and been wanting to visit for…read morethe longest time. They have non dairy milk for the milks and also have sandwiches for food. My sisters loved the chocolate chip cookies. I got the Hawaiian latte and the flavors mixed well with each other. There is plenty of seating but which were mostly all taken when we stopped there. The employees didn't greet us when we at the counter and were talking to each other. But they were kind when we ordered our items.

I was really hoping to like Don Pancho's Bakery, but the bread just was not very good. The service…read morewas okay, and it is honestly hard to find really good panaderías in Minnesota, so I had high hopes going in. I got a concha and was pretty disappointed. The flavor was very bland and the bread itself was somewhat hard, which made it seem like it had probably been sitting out for a while. The pricing also felt a bit high for what I got. Unfortunately, I do not think I would come back again.

Passing through Rochester for work and you know that means I'm going to try out any Mexican…read morebakeries on the way. Don Panchos was great on every account. The space is really bright, clean, and open with an easily navigated layout. The staff was friendly and they were having fun while joking and listening to the radio. They've got coffee and some basic lattes but mainly selling baked goods. I tried a few things and all were fantastic. The vanilla concha was insanely soft and had a nice subtle flavor without the baking soda bitterness you sometimes get. The coconut bun was my personal favorite. Same dough but with a sugar paste and coconut flake topping. One of my litmus tests is pan de feria and theirs didn't disappoint. Crazy soft with a nice, subtle sweetness. It's a hike from my house but you know I'll be back if I'm in the area. Definitely recommend if you're looking for sandwich rolls or any sweet pastries.

This long time favorite is incredible. I haven't been to a bakery I have liked more…read more It hits you when you walk in that it is special. The atmosphere and the service are top 10. Can't wait to return soon.

I've never been able to decide if this is my favorite bakery because I grew up going to this bakery…read moreor because it really is that delightful. All I know is that I haven't found donuts I like better, and I've been searching for 13 years. It should be noted that is not a stylish bakery with gourmet cupcakes and expensive lattes. This is your plain Jane small town bakery. Low on style, but big on goodness. If you pass through Spring Valley on your way to somewhere or perhaps nowhere it's worth stopping in for some donuts and great buns.

I have been eating Otto's since childhood. Every birthday cake I get comes from them. The donuts…read moreand cookies and buns and breads are so delicious! If you're looking for an old school family run joint this is it. The nostalgia is big as Otto and Anne Marie have run this place for decades. The service is next level and they are good to bring for work!

Great pastries, kind staff and excellent choice for office donuts or meetings. Easy access to…read moreHighway 14 and hours are accommodating.

Ordered pickup for our donut fix. Still delicious. They are making it easy to order online, pull…read moreup, and have your donuts brought out during the pandemic. The wedding cake raspberry Bismarck's are a favorite. If you like a little fruit with your donut, this is a great choice. Light and airy and sweet enough to satisfy. If you are looking for some special donuts, order a pickup.

Bomb donuts. Tons of flavors. Almost missed out because they were almost sold out.... But worth…read moreevery penny. Friendly people with donuts that make you drool the second you walk in the door.

Voted as the best cupcakes in The First Annual 2016 Cupcake Throwdown sponsored by The North Iowa…read moreSocial Media Breakfast Club! They were great!!

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This shop is located right along Highway 52 in far southern Minnesota, just above the Iowa border…read more We visited on the second weekend of apple season. The shop was perfumed with apple pie! Absolutely glorious. The current apples included Zestar, Honeycrisp, and Sweetango. The shop included honey, maple syrup, a good variety of jams, and other products. They had a great selection of freshly baked goods, and also had some frozen apple pies available. We bought an apple turnover and kolache along with two bags of 1/2 peck bags of apples and a strawberry jam. The woman at the counter was very friendly and helpful. We shared the pastries, and WOW, they were good. Based on those, I'd love to try their apple pie someday!

The pastries are wonderful and their apple pie is wonderful. Fresh is best but they do have frozen…read moreitems as well.