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    Brake Bread

    4.7 (28 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Nicole G.

    My bestie and I have been eyeing this place for sometime now, so we decided let's give it a whirl. First time here, we were looking at the window of goodies and all of a sudden this friendly gentleman opens this window and says how I can I help you guys? It kinda scared me because I didn't notice the window there and thought we were looking at the goodies outside prior to ordering inside. Oops! Haha! We ordered the So Sesame loaf, almond scone, and croissant. Next time, we'll have to check out the Bread Bus which is Brake Bread's spot if you're looking for indoor seating. The gentleman helping us mentioned it's a cute cozy spot and he enjoys taking his breaks out there. All of our items were fantastic. The croissant was soft, flaky, and oh so buttery. That almond scone was heavy/dense, smelt so almondy, but I got a coffee/almond taste. It was SO delicious. It was soft and oh so flavorful. The So Sesame bread was great as well. Can't wait to have it with my eggs this morning. I'll be back to try some coffee and another almond scone.

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    Greg W.

    Small scale bakery turning out great whole grain breads and pastry. They have a walk window to order but you can also preorder online. They'll even bike their goods around and deliver to your place! That's where the name comes from, after all! The service and bread have always been fantastic. Highly recommend their épi baguette, cardamom spinner, and focaccia. No dining area so plan to eat on the little parking lot patio or take it to go.

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    Excellent pumpkin pie. So happy to have found you this thanksgiving. A new family tradition. Thanks!!

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    The absolute best sour dough bread in Minnesota, period. (From a San Francisco sour dough connoisseur.)

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    Marc Heu Patisserie Paris - December 2025

    Marc Heu Patisserie Paris

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    Cathedral Hill

    We finally made it! Walked in a got lucky, there was only 2…read morein line. When we were up; we got to ask what everything was. I wish items would have been listed in print. Having to ask and get descriptions. Not an inclusive model. I loved everything we got! The cronut was my favorite for sure!

    Marc Heu's is phenomenal. I have had the pastries at varying coffee shops since they outsource…read moreproducts to, for example, Dogwood coffee. Contrary, coming into the intimate home shop in Saint Paul hit different. As a Saint Paul girly, I absolutely adore small businesses. Marc Heu has a great location across from the co-op on Dale. Due to the pastry lineup altering so frequently, there are no signs detailing the pastry product so there is definitely interaction with staff members to ensure you are getting what you want. The staff is attentive, dressed in uniform and ready to take orders with a note pad upon arrival. Fortunately both days I have went, there were no lines but I also understand lines are common here which is something to be aware of. Inside there are small circular tables to enjoy your pastry and or coffee in. I would not recommend bringing a laptop as this is a tiny shop with an emphasis on eating, mingling and departing. Other reviews will dink stars because they will say the pricing is high however, I think, the pricing is reasonable giving the high quality of baking effort and the quality of service provided. In addition, this is not a spot to come 24/7, rather, special moments such as a birthday, holiday or celebration. With that, I feel like the price is justified. Line or not - the pasty variety is outstanding! My husband and I had a donut with a spiced icing and some other filling and every bite we kept saying yum or oh my gosh this is so good. Inspired from France, you will 100% feel transported as the shop itself resembles France from the interior and obviously the baking follows suit. The display case is the center of attention when you walk in. I highly recommend stopping when in Saint Paul or purchasing at a coffee shop should you happen to see the line of Marc Heu. There are a few other stores in the area, otherwise, Grand Avenue is right up the road should you want to make a day of supporting local. Saint Paul is so lucky to have a slice of France in our city. Thank you!

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    A Bakers Wife

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    I will never stop recommending A Bakers Wife to family, friends, and neighbors. I first discovered…read morethis bakery when I moved into the surrounding neighborhood, and have since visited more times than I can count. All of the donuts here are wonderful - there is a large selection of cake and raised donuts, with different flavors rotating throughout the year. I have ordered 2-3 dozen to bring into work multiple times, and each time I get questions and remarks on how fresh and delicious they are. If I am in the mood for savory, a personal favorite of mine is the breakfast croissants: warm and oozing with cheese, ham, or spinach! Although my go-to is the chocolate croissant; I eat it almost weekly! The bakery also makes and decorates special occasion cakes. I recently ordered a Princess Torte for a friend's birthday, and it was a hit! I always feel welcomed at this bakery, no matter how busy or quiet a day it is. You can truly feel the love and warmth (and smell the deliciousness!) of the staff and community that frequently return as regulars. The prices are some of the best around, too!

    Another long time favorite of mine, if you like cake donuts you gotta get 'em here! I am a fan of…read morethe classic cake donut, chocolate frosted, maple frosted, powdered sugar, and cinnamon sugar cake donuts. Great with coffee, great to walk in and get a couple dozen for a work event or gathering! The space is small and gives a very homey vibe but I believe they were bought out by Woullet recently. I popped in this morning to get 2 1/2 dozen cake donuts for a work event and had lovely and quick service. Donuts here are still super cheap which is amazing! There are lots of other baked goods to try here but I am so loyal to the cake donuts that I rarely want to venture out of my comfort zone. Many items in the display case look pretty delicious too though! Maybe one day I will branch out. Also conveniently close to Northern Coffeeworks for a proper latte :)

    Brake Bread - bakeries - Updated May 2026

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