Best pastries in Minnesota, hands down. Black Walnut lives up to the hype every single time. It does get very busy and they do sell out, so go early if you have your heart set on something specific. Even when it's packed, service is quick, efficient, and genuinely friendly, which is impressive given the crowds. They have an incredible selection with lots of rotating flavors, so there's always something new to try. Their croissants and Kouign Amann are absolute standouts. Flaky, buttery, and perfectly executed. The lattes are also delicious and pair perfectly with the pastries. They offer pre packed goodies as well, which are great for grab and go treats or bringing something home. The space itself is bright and welcoming with large windows and natural light, multiple seating options, and a small outdoor seating area when the weather is nice. If you love high quality pastries, Black Walnut is a must. Worth the wait and worth the early alarm. read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

It's been a long time since I've been in and the pastries are still great. We came on a Sunday around 8:30 and it was packed inside but no line to order. The space is about the same and they packed a bunch of tables inside so it is kind of stuffy but that's MN winter life. We got the raspberry passionfruit kouign amann, raspberry cardamom frangipane bostock, almond croissant, banana chocolate croissant and the bear claw. Also ordered a cappuccino, latte, cortado and black coffee to drink. Drinks came out pretty fast and were decent but nothing to write home about. The pastries were delish. The croissants were super hefty in size and very filled which was nice and definitely worth the price. My kouign amann in comparison was really small and at almost the same price I would say was a kinda overpriced. But they texture was light and crunchy and I really enjoyed the jam inside. Bostock was dense in a good way with a layer of jam and then frangipane. You could really taste the cardamom too. Bear claw was croissant that they filled with almond, raspberry and cream cheese. Flavors were also good in that. read more

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It's a pretty well known and respected place and for good reason! Every weekend morning you'll find this place stacked with pastries, snacks, drinks and likely people. Even with all the people the vibe of the bakery is such a wonderful endeavor. I really enjoy having a cup of tea on the patio in the warmer months. The staff are also great and keep it moving. Ive had many of their pastries, quiches, and cookies and they're all awesome. The apple turnovers are buttery, flaky, and just the perfect bite. read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Apple turnover in front, strawberry rhubarb danish on the right and a piece of banana bread on the left - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I totally get the hype of this bakery! The selection of pastries was great. The workers were sweet and attentive. The bakery also offered other options like breakfast sandwiches. The iced chai I got was alright, but that didn't deter my experience. I loved the vibe of the place and the area it was in! read more

Black Walnut is amazing! I've enjoyed their birthday cakes, many breakfasts, and assortments of pastries over the years. I hadn't been in a while and recently visited - it was super busy, even on a Friday morning! Everyone working was super nice and stayed calm amidst the constant line of customers and they kept it moving along well. Highlights for me were the seasonal apple pastry and the egg & cheese croissant. We also got the matcha latte, cold brew, choc chip cookie, choc banana croissant, and hot pressed ham & gruyère breakfast sandwich. read more

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Like everyone else in Minneapolis, I love this bakery. The staff is always fantastic, the bread or pastry always perfect, and it's not too bad if you don't go during peak times. I almost always get a laminated pastry but decided to go for a proper breakfast with a panini, or "Hot Pressed" on the menu. We got the "Vegetarian" with goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, almond spread, and balsamic on house sourdough. The highlight was definitely the bread; perfect thickness to griddle and keep a lot of the sourdough chew. The sandwich was great but I wish there was a bit more cheese as the it was the first ingredient but barely came though. I'd get it again but probably after trying another one, or just getting a quiche (It's amazing). We also got a pain au raisin and almond croissant. The pain au raisin was amazing. Crispy with a sticky-sweet orange & cardamom glaze. Wish there was more "raisin" in the pain au raisin, though. The almond croissant was delicious but really dense. I don't think the croissant held up too well to being just crammed full of frangipane and butter. All that to say: don't pass up their banana pudding. It's one of my favorite desserts in the cities. read more

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I came here on a Sunday morning 10 minutes before opening and there was already a line, and for good reason! The pastries here are incredible and i love the wide variety of options. This was my first time coming here and i got the chocolate banana croissant, potato and leek croissant, passionfruit and raspberry kouign amann, and the gingersnap banana pudding. All of them were wonderful. My favorite was definitely the potato leek croissant, as savory pastries are my weakness! I loved trying a kouign amann that had a twist to it, the passionfruit and raspberry really made it unique. I definitely will be coming back again. read more

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I got the tuna melt (4/5) and a focaccia slice (3/5) to go. The tuna melt was pretty good; I really liked the bread it was on! The focaccia was really oily; it started to soak through the paper bag but had a nice crunchy top crust. The service was pretty good (4/5), especially since it was absolutely packed when I went Sunday at 11am. They were out of the rest of their bread other than the focaccia. The ambiance is nice (4/5)! They also have a pretty patio! read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Tuna melt - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is the best bakery in the Twin Cities. Shocking that this bakery hasn't been nominated for a James Beard Award. Foccacia is not typical though may be the best bread we have ever eaten. read more

Their quiche is probably the best in town. I can always get some good croissants somewhere else when Black Walnut is busy, but I have to come here whenever I want quiche. read more

It's a very nice place clean presentable. Parking is challenging however the food makes up for it. Service team was amazing as well as the coffee! Took some pastries home as they looked amazing wanted to try quite a bit. Nothing disappointed and they were better than I expected. read more

We really loved our visit to this bakery ! The place was packed and we had a little wait but it was well worth it in our opinions.

I can't believe it's taken me this long to get here, but it seemed like every time I went to visit, they were closed! I finally looked closer at their open hours, and made my way over for an afternoon pick-me-up. SPACE/AMBIANCE This space is very light an airy, with a clean ambiance that is peaceful for sitting and chatting. There are a handful of tables in 2- and 4-tops, and most folks here are with others, chatting. I think I was one of the only ones alone working on my computer at the time I visited. I wouldn't say this is overly set up for solo workers as the outlets aren't easy to find and it's pretty chatty in here, but definitely doable! FOOD Their baked goods are stunning! There are so many beautiful options from sweet to savory to bready to flaky. I'm gluten intolerant so there wasn't much for me to pick from here, but I ended up getting a quiche and banana pudding for my partner (to sneak a bite from!). The banana pudding should have sonnets written about it. It's THAT good. The quiche was stunning too! DRINK The hot matcha latte was delicious! They offer classic drink options. SERVICE The service was quite brisk and didn't strike me as the most welcoming, but could have just been an off day. The baked goods and ambiance makes up for it! read more

Didn't think chocolate almond croissants could get any better, but Black Walnut Bakery's addition of banana truly makes for the perfect pastry. Aside from being bright, open and inviting on any given day of the week, Black Walnut is churning out some of the best pastries in Minneapolis. You can appreciate the care and effort that goes into each delicious treat. I've had their chocolate chip cookie as well - which is tasty - but doesn't really compete with their speciality pastries. With an almond paste that is as creamy as it is textured, a healthy serving of chocolate lacing in each bite, and the subtle sweetness of the bananas plus the nutty crunch of the shaved almonds, this is such a decadent, gooey, yet flakey masterpiece. read more

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This place is AMAZING and a must visit!! All their pastries are SO delicious!! Highly recommend getting the egg sandwich - its on a different level!! (The lattes on the other hand are a hit or miss - have had it super watery and sometimes really good haha) read more

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A cozy, neighborhood bakery with friendly smiles. Good variety of bakery items. Small tables and you have to be okay being heard by people next to you. Street parking is available. read more

This was a really beautiful spot! Loved the ambiance and large window. Perfect to grab coffee and delicious pastry. I did a quick visit for latte & chai latte. The chocolate latte was okay as it was heavy on the oat milk. The service was great, however next time I'd ask for no foam & slightly less milk. I'm definitely planning to go back and try again. read more

A delicious treat at a cozy cafe/bakery. This place was packed on a Saturday, but the line went quickly. All the pastries looked phenomenal - especially the croissant loaf. Orders: Apple filled pastry (Apple fritter?): I actually can't remember what it's called, but it was very good. Not too sweet. Soft and flakey. Hot oat milk matcha latte: satisfying to drink and look at. Next time, I REALLY want to try the breakfast sandwiches. There were so many people ordering it - def felt like I was missing out. Next time~ read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Apple fritter (?) - I think that's what it's called. Basically an apple filled pastry. - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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When heading into the Cities only occasionally these days (home is the north suburbs and I'm WFH since 2006), I make a point of visiting bakeries. I am a complete sucker for pastries. Like, really authentic European style delicacies. Imagine my delight upon entering this establishment! Crowded, yes. Intoxicating nasal delights, indeed. A feast for my hungering eyes, yaaaaaas. I spent an ungodly amount of money on their goods and I will unhesitatingly do it again. Soon. And often. read more

great selection. great bakery. coffee and sandwiches were bomb. such a gem of a place can't wait to try more pastries read more

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Although I live in Minneapolis, I had yet to visit Black Walnut but now I can't wait to go back. We got an assortment of pastries for breakfast and they were all delicious. I loved the ham and cheese croissant and the cream cheese croissant I got. My friends loved their choices as well. While there was a line, it seemed to move quick since they are used to being busy. There was indoor and outdoor seating options but we took ours to go since we were staying in walking distance. read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great pastries & sandwiches- plenty of options. Matcha was decent. Excited to try coffee next time! Ambiance is takeaway/ fast casual. It is definitely busy and a go-to spot. read more

A really cute spot in uptown Minneapolis. The interior is modern, chic and has 5-6 tables. I went there on a weekend afternoon and got myself some baked goods. I was hoping to get Kouign amann but they were sold out, no surprises there. The place gets busy! I tried their monkey bread which was good, the almost croissant was perfect and my favorite was the coconut pineapple cake, so rich and flavors came together. The coffee was decent and service was impeccable. They were patient with me and explained in detail about pastries. I would go back here again! read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Coconut pineapple cake, latte, monkey bread, pear pastry, almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Black Walnut Bakery has been on my list for sometime, so I decided to give it a whirl! First mistake: going on a Saturday morning at 9AM. The line was almost out the door and parking was challenging. I'd recommend going during the week when it will hopefully be less chaotic. Nonetheless, we continued the journey to get a tasty pastry and a latte. The place is a little small, but they had seating available. Again, on a Saturday morning nothing was available. The line went fairly quickly and we ordered a ham & gruyere croissant and a seasonal danish. For coffee I did the miel with oat milk and made it decaf. The ham croissant had the perfect thickness of ham and the right amount of cheese (pro tip: ask for it toasty). The flakiness of the croissant, the crispness of the cheese on the outside, and the gooey-ness on the inside.... This was by far my favorite item! Might even be the best croissant I've had. The seasonal danish was also very good. Would've loved to have had it warmed just a touch. I was also pleasantly surprised by my latte. Sometimes bakeries cafe beverages are a hit or miss, but this was definitely a hit. Would love to go back during a time it's less busy and crowded. Black Walnut, you are a gem! read more

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Black walnut is a very nice bakery, especially for a weekend coffee and pastry. The caramel iced latte was very tasty and the white tea was great with some milk and honey. The ham and cheese sandwhich was very hamm-y, so if that is your vibe go for it! Personally it was not my favorite, but not bad. The ambiance is calm and the service is pleasant, you order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. You then busk your table and put items in bin. Nice spot just shy of the center of uptown, definitely recommend if you want a more laid back, but still aesthetically pleasing experience! read more

Black Walnut Bakery has a nice variety of breads, sweets, a small selection of savory cafe items, and coffees. I went later on a busy shopping day so they'd already sold out of many sweets but still had some cookies for me to try. 3.5/5 Everything was solid, but nothing stood out or solicited a WOW reaction from me. The service was underwhelming, but not bad per se. The high quality of the bread was the most notable for me. My take: If you're in the neighborhood, it won't hurt to give them a try. That said, I wouldn't go out of my way and am going to be rushing back anytime soon. read more

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Lovely modern patisserie in Uptown. Stopped by here on a Saturday morning after cycling and boy was it packed. If you want something specific, do not come here after 1130, they would have ran out. There's seating inside, but at the time we were chatting, it was very full. People would look around and just grab items to go instead of hanging out. The interior has a very light color palette. Honestly, it was a little too much for me. Like it gave a Midsommar vibe. I prefer a traditional bakery or something more whimsical, and this didn't do it for me. It's very well put together, but it lacks a certain warmth. It's still a fun place to bring a friend and chat, especially being so close like a block from lake street. In terms of the goodies, the chocolate croissant was quite nice. Flakey and buttery. The chocolate filling was a good quality. They warmed it in an oven so it came out crispy. Very nice touch. Blondie cookie: I'm not sure about this one. It was also buttery and crispy and chewy. There was a lot going on. Maybe it's the combination of flavors, or overly decadent? Not my cup of tea leading to the drink. London Fog: creamy and warm. I couldn't tell what the foam art was trying to depict, but it was an interesting touch. Not overly sweet, and let me enjoyed pain au chocolate. My rating just comes down to my personal preference. It's definitely a wonderful breakfast option for Uptown especially since it's within walking distance. If you're a resident, would definitely see why this can be a goto place. read more

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Black Walnut Bakery is a gem--every pastry I tried was crafted with care, precision, and real, delightful flavor. I can't wait to return and sample more seasonal creations. I love their apple turnover and scones. I saw the reviews about the price, but honestly you're paying for the quality. Definitely can't wait to head back and try more goodies. read more

Delicious looking pastries I couldn't choose just one! The bear claw is my personal favorite with cream cheese, raspberry jam and almonds. Beautiful iced miel with oat milk and an extra shot of espresso. I love the aesthetic of the small and cozy space. The young lady who took my order was extremely patient with me since this was my first time. When I got there about an hour after open the line was already to the door and there we're barely any open tables. The patio was packed and there were people standing and waiting to grab a spot outside. Street parking available and they do bring your drink out to you so it may take a moment. All things considered I personally had an enjoyable experience and look forward to coming back. read more

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The best place for pastries at low cost!! I personally love their egg croissant sandwich and cream cheese danish! It does get crowded at peak hours in the weekends! read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Egg croissant sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This place was great for a drink and a snack. I ordered a matcha latte and a bear claw and both were good. I wanted the matcha latte sweetened and it was a little sweet, but not too much. The bear claw had cream cheese filling that wasn't too sweet as well. Both were good. They have a bunch of different bakes goods that I'd love to try. The inside was a little crowded and loud, but the shop is quite small. There are a few outlets good for getting some work done. Parking is a little difficult since it is primarily street parking on a pretty busy street. read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Matcha latte - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Best pastries EVER!!! I drive 15 miles out of my way. Served a variety of cookies, tarts & croissants for Thanksgiving brunch and got raves from some very "picky" women. Prices were surprisingly reasonable and it was super easy to order over the phone. Can't wait for Christmas ! read more

What's the best bakery in the city? Black Walnut. Hand's down. I've been eating this gem's fabulous baked goods since back in the day when they were stocking Spy House Coffee. BWB has come along ways since then and I figured it was about time I tooted their horn. I almost don't want to because they're that good! Pastries: My go to order is the kouign amann and plain croissant. Now before you blast the plain croissant, try the one here first. I, too, was once a non-believer and naysayer to the more basic of the croissant family, but when they're done right? Beautiful, buttery, flaky yumminess. And the kouign amann is simply perfection. If they have a seasonal flavor, try it. I once had a chocolate orange one and it was *chef's kiss.* They also have an assortment of breads which are equally yummy. My personal favorite is the croissant loaf. That's right, a loaf of bread made out of croissant dough! It's better than you can even imagine. Service: Everyone who works at Black Walnut is super lovely and fun to have a little chat with while you pick up your morning coffee. Seating: There is plenty of seating (both in and outdoors). Their patio is a MOOD during the all-too-brief Minnesota summer. Parking: You'll find street parking either right out front on Hennepin or around the corner on 32nd street. read more

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Visited 2/18/24. Okay already planning for next time I go back (which I definitely will). I had no idea what I was doing to first time I went and since it was busy I just went with the first thing that called to me. I did really like the croissant (the lamination of the actual croissant was STUNNING), but I realized I wanted the egg and cheese sandwich but didn't know what I should be asking for. Definitely a really cute space (albeit very busy so plan accordingly). The pastries and bread looked amazing and I would love to get some bread from here in the future as well. read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Ham and Gruyère croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fabulous food!! Cute place! Friendly service! I found it a tiny bit stressful trying to decide what to order at the counter lol but it was so busy so I'd recommend looking at the menu prior but I absolutely will be returning again and again!! read more

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So, I ate lunch there with a friend today. She had the Hot pressed Tuna Melt and I had the Hot Pressed Ham and Gruyère. Both were excellent. Service was top-notch as always. Busiest times are nine to ten and weekends. It is kind of noisy and the chairs could use some cushioning. Actually, they could do with better chairs. Restrooms are nice and clean; one at a time only. I had stopped in the day before and had a chocolate danish and some kombucha (witch is awesome by the way and in take home glass bottles) The place is great! read more

Worth the hype in my family's opinion, and we went twice while visiting the area. Between both visits we had several different croissants (chocolate being the fav), mushroom Gruyère pastry, quiche Lorraine and breakfast sandwiches. The eggs are super creamy in the quiche and egg sandwiches so that may not be to everyone's taste but we found them yummy. The pastries were perfect, flaky, buttery, yum. read more

Lovely experience and the cutest little cafe and bakery on Hennepin. It's within walking distance from my apartment so my roommate and I decided on a nice morning stroll. When we arrived there was a little bit of a line out the door but the line moved extremely fast. They had so many fresh pastries and baked goods, but we went for two glasses of white wine, a lemon tart and a veggie handheld. They have a cute outdoor patio area that's covered and so quiet despite being next to a busy main road. The inside space is adorable as well with plenty of seating. The staff was extremely helpful on suggestions of menu items and turn around time from ordering to receiving drinks/food was still timely given how busy they were. If you do dine in, I noticed a lot of individuals just leaving their plates/utensils and glassware on the tables. While I'm sure the staff doesn't mind, since this is a cafe style setting, there are dishware and glassware bins set up both inside and outside to clean up after yourself. This helps with the flow of patrons and opening up more seating faster to keep things moving, so if you're visiting just be mindful that you can clean up after yourself! read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Lemon tart and white wine - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Just had a really good breakfast sandwich at Kasama in Chicago so remembered to come back to do this review. Was super disappointed by the egg and cheese croissant sandwich here. The two major disappointments were 1) the croissant itself, not sure I like the trend of flat croissants. Pressing it flat wastes the layers and the texture doesn't have the mix of crisp outside soft inside of a good croissant anymore 2) I love a good custardy egg and unfortunately mine was rubbery. :( This might be a me only experience but to line up for so long to have a bad sandwich like that was just not worth it. At Kasama the custardy egg was still soft even though I had a pick up order and ate it 20 min later. read more

Okay, people...this morning I accidentally stumbled upon the BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH IN THE CITIES. I'm not being hyperbolic when I share this information with fellow Yelpers. Here are your instructions: 1. Drive to Uptown and find this cute little bakery on residential Hennepin Ave. 2. Order yourself an Egg and Cheese Croissant with the ham, and a latte while you wait in anxious anticipation for the best morning bite you'll ever have. 3. As the LOVELY staff prepares your meal, take in the sights and sounds of this beautiful bakery, flooded in natural light, with plenty of indoor or outdoor seating. 4. When your sandwich arrives, take a deep breath and dive in! The bread has perfect buttery layers of croissant made into a traditional loaf. The egg is a cloud of pure bliss...none of that rubbery, overcooked sandwich egg on this beauty. The salty ham adds a perfect compliment to the sweet croissant and egg, with an herby and creamy spread to provide an elevated bite every time. 5. Repeat weekly with friends! After trying to find a cool new spot for a latte, I really did find THE hidden gem of the Cities! I can't wait to keep coming back for more! read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Vanilla Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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