First, I love the pastries you can buy to-go. This review though is for their cooking class. Be aware that you will be seated with a group of 6 and you'll have to work with them to decide who does what tasks, since not everyone will get to try making everything. I attended solo but luckily really liked the group I was assigned to. We wanted everyone to work on things they enjoy and allowed everyone to try some parts of the important tasks (making pasta and pastry dough). Your enjoyment might really depend on what your group is like. You can buy wine and beer to drink while you take the class, and those were reasonably priced I thought! $9 for a glass of wine and I think $8 for beer. The class was chaotic since we were making three courses and things needed to be done at different times, but the chaos felt like how it really is in a kitchen making multi course menus, so that didn't bother me! The assistants were great and helped us stay on track and helped if we were struggling with anything. I can't say I learned much from the class (which is why I only gave 4 stars), but I sure had a lot of fun! read more

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Living in the North Loop, Cooks Bellecour was hands-down our most visited spot--and for good reason! This place is a slice of French heaven right in Minneapolis. Their pastries? Pure magic. The chocolate almond croissant is next level--flaky, buttery, and packed with rich, decadent flavor. And don't even get me started on the breakfast sandwiches--they're gourmet-level masterpieces. Every bite is perfection. The vibe & service here is warm and inviting, with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries filling the air. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, treating yourself to a pastry, or diving into one of their soups or salads, this place nails it every time. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Cooks Bellecour is an absolute gem! read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Breakfast sandwich, amazing! - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stopped by after church to try them out. I got a sandwich and an orange juice which was $23.00. This felt really steep, considering what it was. The food was really good, but the sandwich was definitely not feeling like it was anything super special. Parking options are all metered paid parking. read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lovely store and bakery, which some very high quality pastries and a wonderful coffee selection. Behind the bakery is a store section where you can browse books and high-quality kitchenware. You order at the counter and the staff hand you coffee once it's done, then you grab a seat in the store section or a larger seating area in an adjoining room. We got a salmon sandwich which was delicious, a croissant, and a vanilla crepe to eat at home later in the day. The crepe cake was amazing and definitely worth trying. The salmon sandwich also did not disappoint. read more

I did one of their cake decorating classes about a year ago...Lol that class was a hot mess. I signed up for a buttercream fall leaves decorating class. The teacher thought she was doing a fondant class....so she did this whole fondant demo (which honestly wasn't very good either and I would have been very disappointed in the instruction if the class I had signed up for was a fondant class too) and then I asked, are we going to do any of the piping? And she basically said no and the lady next to me also then chimed in saying that she thought this was a piping class...which it was according to the description on the signup page..and a few other people were like yeah I thought so too! So then she does some piping demos, meanwhile we only have one piping bag per person and no bowls for mixing colors ‍‍‍ Also the cake and frosting tasted terrible. At least it wasn't a baking class. Thankfully they refunded our money, but only as a "store credit", not the original payment method. Then I signed up to take a macaron class, only for that one to get canceled a week before the class was supposed to take place. So I'm still stuck with a credit for a class. read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - They had us using the table to mix colors since we were only given one bowl (to share) and one piping bag per person. - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The only way we could deal with this gloomy weekend was by grabbing pastries from @cooksbellecour on NOLO. We left with 2 whole boxes stuffed with croissants, scones and danishes, and are already making plans to check out the rest of their offerings on our next trip. 1. Cheddar Rosemary Scone: You could tell the skill of the chefs at Bellecour by these aromatic scones that were airy yet solid without crumbling in its entirety as you broke a piece. The sharp cheddar in this scone complemented the piny, herby rosemary that kept us "ooh"-ing at every bite. 2. Everything Croissant: This is our TOP recommendation out of everything we tried. The best croissant in the Midwest now comes generously loaded with the garlicky, savoury and familiar seasoning from everyone's favourite bagel in America. There may have been infinitely many buttery layers to this pastry, and we can still not stop thinking about this combo we never thought we needed. 3. Bread Pudding: Can't decide between the Pain au Chocolat or Almond Croissant? We get it, and so does Bellecour! This scrumptiously moist bread pudding is a blend of their top-selling pastries, with a hard crust of almond flakes and a thick, spiced dulce de leche piped at the top with a generous dusting of icing sugar. 4. Monkey Bread: Akin to the Pecan Pull Apart found across the road at Spoon and Stable, this monkey bread was light and pillowy as you pulled it apart to dunk it into the dollop of subtly sweet and velvety caramel in the middle. 5. Blueberry Lemon Danish: Bellecour comes up with a range of seasonal sweet or savoury danishes, and ours was filled with a tangy jam nested in a golden pastry. Although it was a bit sour for our liking, we thoroughly enjoyed the crumbs on the top of the jam that gave this danish a comforting, pie-like texture. All the pastries were sensational and transported us to France, and made it to the top of our list for the best bites this month. read more

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Just love going here for breakfast. You can seat, do some people watching, and shop around for food and kitchen items. read more

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Grabbing my wife an iced latte and a carrot muffin this morning to kick off a chilly day in Minnesota! I can't wait for Cooks to bring back their incredible berry scones--hands down the best in MN. The staff is always so friendly, the baked goods are top-notch, and they even have cooking tools you never knew you needed. read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Small Ice Latte and a yummy Carrot Muffin - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Some of my favorite pastries come from this place. Amazing. The croissants are to die for, the breakfast sandwich is delicious, and their salmon is fantastic. The coffees are good but definitely average. I usually have great service here. on a busy day, be prepared to either take your treats to go or wait for someone to leave the limited seating available. read more

I've been three times, namely for the kouign Aman, almond croissant and an egg and ham croissant. Everything is fresh and perfectly made. Love the beautiful boxes they place the pastries I'm, keeping them from crushing. They make a great idea for a gift because of this! Excellent bakery I'm always excited for and excited to return next time I'm in the area. I haven't tried the coffee drinks yet but my friend says they're great. Bravo! read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Almond croissants and kouign Amans - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We stopped in for some morning sweets and savory. Really impressed! Friendly service, fair prices. I had a ham and cheese croissant and my wife had a chocolate croissant, both were delicious. It's nice to see where they actually bake the items. It was very clean and well laid out. They also have a nice store and look to have classes that we might check out. Keep up the good work . read more

FOOD: Oh my goodness this is THE place to go for pastries/breakfast goodies. I just learned that the chef behind Bellecour is also the chef behind Demi and Spoon and Stable, so there is no surprise that the pastries were incredible. Let's just say, these pastries were better than any I ever had when I was in Paris SERVICE: Service was good, you wait in line and order at the counter. So depending on how busy, you may be in line for a bit. But it tends to go pretty fast! AMBIANCE: I love love love getting to eat my pastries and then look around the cooking shop after! LOCATION/PARKING: There is street parking nearby, but if you have the option to walk it is much easier! read more

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I dream about the Croissant Club Sandwich often. Absolute mouth watering stunner!!! Delish. Best crepe cake in the world! Have to try all the seasonal ones for kicks!!! read more

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The best chocolate chip cookie in Minnesota. The chocolate is high quality, it's perfectly salty, it's crispy on the edges and gooey in the middle. The absolute best read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Chocolate chip cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I LOVE this place. I love the cooking classes and the pastries I have eaten there. The service is bar none both in the cafe and the folks who teach the cooking classes. The ambiance is wonderful. I can't say enough great things about it. read more

Bellecour Bakery is a silent gem in the North Loop. Their pastry's are absolutely amazing, my favorite is the crepe cake. They also put out some amazing food as well. I've had their wrap's several times and every time they perfectly hit the spot. Bellecour also offers various styles of cooking classes through the months, and I look forward to taking one sometime. If you're going to frequent the bakery, make sure to sign up for their rewards program, which gives you a discount on a purchase after spending so many dollars. read more

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Love love love this place!! Super cute curated cooking utensils, gourmet sauces, and an amazing pastry case selection! Wish they had more seating but we found a bench outside and the day was warm enough to sit out and enjoy my sweet flaky, buttery almond croissant. Also tried the French onion pastry. Also delicious!!! read more

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We love pastries and croissants, and if you do too, you have to stop in! I am a sucker for an almond croissant and theirs is excellent! I also enjoyed the chocolate almond croissant. I love how efficient the service is - not to mention I get to shop around for kitchen gadgets while I'm waiting! There is ample space to sit inside or out which is great. Parking is easy as 50th and France has ton of public parking options. read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Such a great space. I love the breakfast items and pastries. The staff were friendly as well. Good place to looks around while waiting on food. Only complaint was sammy a bit burnt. read more

It was in a super cute kitchen store with small tables scattered for seating. It was busy on a Sunday morning but there were still tables open. The coffees were very affordable for north loop. Highly recommend the chocolate almond croissant! It was flaky and amazing. The plain chocolate croissant was more doughy/soft for some reason. read more

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This is IN Cooks of Crocus Hill so don't be surprised when you're not walking into a "bakery" but a "kitchen store" Two things that are absolutely AMAZING: Chocolate Almond Croissant Everything Croissant Twist Definitely will be going back as a "treat" spot! read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Everything Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Fantastic selection of bakery items, coffee and cooking tools. The place is spotless and having the cooking classes/bakery with a see through window next to the coffee shop is a fun idea. The service can be fast or slow depending on how busy it is, typically quite fast though. Workers have always been helpful too. Only reason for 4 out of 5 stars is price, but quality comes at a price. read more

This place is amazing! The macarons are to die for! They make special creations with croissants.Croissants dipped in chocolate...croissants with almond flakes and filled with an almond flavored filling! Ham and cheese croissants.They also have the best coffee! We also tried the monkey bread and picked up an ice cream scoop!Anything bakery! read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Luxury Apron - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Honestly, some of the best pastries I have ever had in my life anywhere on Earth. I have thought a lot about it and I am 100% certain that this place is number 1. There. I said it. No joke though, I live nearby and go here frequently and this Bellecour inside the Cooks store is not only a brilliant idea, it is amazingly executed. They have some amazing pastries to choose from as well as some small pre-made salads and sandwiches. I have had: monkey bread, kouign amann (still can't pronounce it properly), ham & cheese croissant, chocolate croissant, chocolate almond croissant....do I need to keep going? Everything is amazing. Trust me, this place is a gem, a jewel, a special place for a pastry (or several). read more

One of my favorite weekend morning activities is coming here for a latte and pastries and sitting at one of their tables outside. Crepe cake gets a lot of hype but I personally would opt for the cardamom bun or croissant every time. It is pricey though, especially with the 15% service charge. They have a great selection of fancy cookware which really appeals to me as a cookware enthusiast. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch picked a croissant BLT yum! Ready made Don't forget to pick up a delicious bakery item. Everything is so good. read more

Went to the new Bellecour Bakery at Cooks of Crocus Hill in North Loop during the opening weekend and it was similar to the pop-ups they did once Bellecour in Wayzata closed. The pastries are amazing and the crepe cake, while a little pricey ($8 per slice), is really something unique and special, in a good way. Great coffee and they do a nice job with COVID restrictions and spacing people out inside while you wait in line. It's also fun watching the pastry chefs prepare the delectable items through the window including the layering of the crepe cake which sits for two days before it's cut. We got there just before 10 AM on Sunday and the line took about 10-15 minutes and by the time we grabbed a cute cafe table on the sidewalk outside, the line was down the block - point being, don't wait too long to get there as it's going to be a popular place in the North Loop. For anyone who lives or frequents the North Loop, they know there's free meter parking on 1st during the weekends and as long as the weather holds up, try to grab a little bistro table to sit and enjoy the fall during a nice weekend morning. Super glad they opened this location right across the street from Spoon and Stable as it will be a go to bakery spot for those of us in the neighborhood and a destination for those who don't live downtown. read more

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Hands down, the BEST French bistro I've ever visited. My husband and I went in for a quick breakfast bite and shared a ham and cheese croissant and a Pain au chocolat. It was delicious! read more

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The team at Bellecour MADE my trip to Minneapolis. They had the best coffee from anywhere I could find in my 2.5 week trip: THANK YOU! My favorite coffee to get was the Cafe con Miel, which was perfect balance of the coffee and honey. I ended up coming multiple days and trying as well a variety of pastries: the cardamom bun, the bread pudding, and the Kouign Amann. The cardamom bun was perfectly seasoned: the dough was perfectly light and fluffy. The Kouign Amann had beautiful layers and what you would expect of the signature treat: caramelized outsides and beautiful layers. And the bread pudding was super tasty as well: it had a delightful caramel sauce on top and chocolate within. I wish I can make Bellecour my new go to, however, I live out of state. Will definitely be back next time I return. read more

Amazingggg pastries. I ordered one savory and one sweet. Then, I impulsively got a chocolate cookie during checkout. Everything was good and I can't pick a favorite! read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Ham and cheese croissant + fresh squeezed orange juice - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I had no idea this place existed. My mom wanted to get together for afternoon treat and there were a lot of bakery options downtown. This location popped up on yelp and I couldn't help but wonder why I had never heard of it before. We ended up venturing out around 1 PM on a Wednesday. To my surprise when we arrived it was actually a store front, I was a little confused at first. Once inside we saw that there was a small bakery counter with cold goods, as well as drinks. On the way to the counter you're going to see different tables with items to buy, along with pastries. This is kind of like their display table for what you can order at the bakery counter. I ended up going with a monkey bread, shortbread cookies, and a croissant. Prices seem to be in line with everywhere else in the area. There's also plenty of seating outside, as well as some seating inside for once it gets colder. My mom really loved the shortbread cookies, my monkey bread would've been great if it didn't have reasons... That's honestly just a personal preference because I hate raisins but if you love them you'll probably like it lol. We did not take advantage of the store items, but if you are looking for a unique kitchen item I have a recommend checking this out and grabbing a snack while you're there. read more

My favorite bakery in the neighborhood! Great service and tasty baked goods, will be coming back again! Almond croissant is my absolute favorite! read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We always stop here when we're in town! Great selection. Love the almond chocolate croissants

The food is so good. I personally recommend the vanilla shortbread with iced tea.The service is okay they are pretty nice. I LOVED the modern decor here enough said ambiance 10/10. read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Shortbread - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Don't have any pictures because everything was gobbled up. Let's start with the breakfast croissant. The plain croissant is perfect as the carrier for all the goodness that goes into it. The egg is sunny side up and runny which is perfect cos as you bite into it the yolk oozes and mixes with all the other ingredients. The chorizo ? Sausage patty is the star IMHO. So flavorful! This is a great sandwich even if it is a tad pricey at $15 plus service tax. The pastries are all delicious too. The kouign aman is scrumptious - crunchy and perfectly coated with cinnamon sugar. The monkey bread has a glob of caramel on top that is out of this world. Excellent find and definitely one I plan to return to. read more

Great pastries & coffee. Wd be nice to hv more small tables for customers to sit & eat.

So pleased to have happened upon this addition to Cooks' space. Clearly others were well aware of the amazing treasures inside as the line was about 10 deep on a Sunday at 11AM, but it went extremely quickly (maybe 5 minutes). The staff was delightful and they clearly place an emphasis on having positive connections with customers and not just slinging lattes and croissants. We had oat milk cappuccinos that were perfectly frothy and we couldn't resist the deviled eggs. They were so good! Perfectly seasoned and lots of extra filling! Excited to return and try more of their sweet breakfast dessert offerings and savory items too! read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Deviled eggs! - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The bakery was so good! Delicious. Just minus a star bc it was extremely chaotic to order and receive food. Almost comically so. We were not in a hurry so we just sat back and watched it all go down. But I felt really bad for the staff. They were in the weeds! No one's order was right and no one knew who had what. They just need a better system/flow. read more

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Seasonal danish - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Delicious (though small) ham and cheese croissant. Definitely have them heat it up for you. The short bread cookies are also tasty as is the crepe cake, which is the same as the one served at Spoon and Stable. While there (which technically is Crocus Hill), be sure to take a look around. You never know what goodies you'll find for your kitchen whether it be a jam, a book, a new gadget or something else. read more

I've been here a number of times and it's always fantastic! I forget to take pictures of the croissants because I usually get to excited to eat them. Love the chocolate, chocolate-almond, and regular croissants. The staff is great and it's fun being able to see the cooking class next door making all of the fresh bread. read more