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    Hold The Wheat

    4.6 (67 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    Emilee K.

    Delicious bakery in St. Louis Park! They have so many options and varieties, a little something for everyone whether you are craving savory or sweet. I loved the breakfast biscuit and coffee cake the most!

    Salted Caramel Apple pastry
    Angela R.

    I went for a couple loafs of bread, came out with everything but. I purchased the bacon & cheddar quiche (fantastic), ham & cheese danish, sunrise hash and salted caramel apple pastry. All delicious. The bread choices weren't for me, but the bakery case items were!! We will be back. I'm new to this gluten free thing, and I'm glad I started here!! Counter service was quick, cute quiet spot with outdoor seating too.

    Caramel Apple hand pie
    Christina K.

    I love this place so much for a gluten free treat! The coffee is tasty. They have more tables for seating. I want to try their dinner items sometime- I guess you can preorder online for pickup certain days Service is always fast and friendly

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    Hayley S.

    Hold the Wheat has become one of my favorite spots for gluten-free treats. Even if you're not gluten-free, the baked goods are genuinely delicious and don't feel like you're settling for a substitute. Everything in the bakery is gluten-free, which makes it a great option for anyone with dietary restrictions. My personal favorites are the coffee cake and the Spencer cakes. Both are consistently good and are usually what I end up ordering when I stop in. I've also had one of their Snuggle Pies for breakfast, and it was surprisingly filling and really tasty for a quick grab-and-go option. I haven't ventured too far into the rest of the menu yet. They offer dinner items and other savory options, but the prices have always felt a little steep for me, so I tend to stick with the bakery case and breakfast items that I know I love. Overall, it's a great local bakery with friendly vibes and some seriously good gluten-free baked goods. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area, whether you're gluten-free or not.

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    Chara B.

    Came here randomly on a Saturday after the gym. I had been looking for some good danishes for my parents, and man oh man, did this place deliver. Super cute outside vibes, a decent amount of people there (which is a good sign). There was a small line but it moved at a decent speed (for it being a Saturday AM). I got the lemon cream danish and the raspberry cream danish and 2 cinnamon coffee cake loaves. Oh my goodness. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and light and delicious. Will definitely be back. They also have savory breakfast items, so depending on what you want, you can get egg and meat stuffed breads or croissants. There is also a nice coffee menu here so you can get anything you would want on that front. The staff is super friendly and helpful, I love that! Super cute on the inside too!

    Spencer Cakes (Chocolate, Celebration), Oatmeal Sandie
    Kelvin N.

    Quaint atmosphere when you step into this bakery. Both the interior and the staff are very inviting. Chocolate Spencer Cake was very delicious, moist, and soft. Highly recommend looking into the sandies as well. Food was reasonably priced too. Would love to try their drinks and other baked goods next time.

    Shayna T.

    I've been gluten-free for health reasons for over three years now. One of the things that is very hard to find is pastries that are structurally sound and tasty. I visited Hold The Wheat by recommendation of another fellow gluten-free individual and I am SO glad I did. I purchased the coffee cake, a danish, and a blueberry pop tart. They were all amazing, and my gluten-eating friend I shared them with also enjoyed them. The staff were knowledgeable and welcoming and there were lots of gluten-free treats to choose from! I will definitely be back when I'm in the area!

    James R.

    Labor Day weekend we were in visiting Minneapolis. My partner is Gluten Free and found a post about Hold The Wheat. We went there for Breakfast one morning, and it was worth the visit. It's a comfortable little store. Parking was a little tricky, but we were able to get a spot on the street in front of the store. If they had been busy, I don't know that we'd been able to find a place close by to park. The interior was casual and welcoming. We walked in and started perusing the displace case. There were a lot of delicious options. We had to discuss who was going to get what so we could try various items. I ended up getting a Caramelized Onion & Gruyere Quiche, she chose the Bacon & Goat Cheese Quiche. Of course, being out of towners we had a lot of questions. The staff was accommodating and answered everything enthusiastically. Even though I am not Gluten Free, I do tend to be a little watch dog like for my partner, only because she has ordered items in the past that we thought were gluten free only to find out they really weren't. They were understanding and assured me that everything was Gluten Free. After ordering we went to their small indoor seating area to try our selections. Overall, the food was fantastic. I can't say anything disparaging about either of the quiches. We had a very intense discussion regarding which one of our quiches was better. Honestly, we ended up trading half way so we could enjoy both. She was pleased with the flavor and the crust of the quiche. For those of us that eat gluten, we know that sometimes gluten free items have a slightly different flavor or texture that, while not bad, just isn't the same. That really was not what I experienced at Hold the Wheat. The flavor was 100% on point with what one would expect. The texture was a little crumblier than gluten full options, but it didn't have that grainy texture. It was fantastic. While ordering in their display I saw a Dill Pickle & Pink Lemonade cup cake. According to the staff it was a novelty they made for the Minnesota State Fair and was popular there. My interest was piqued; thus, I ended up ordering one to take home. I did not need a cupcake in the morning. Before I go further into this, let me just say that I ended up eating it two days after I bought it. So let me just say, it's a novelty. The flavor was unique. I like dill pickles... but apparently, I am not the dill pickle & pink lemonade flavored cupcake fan. I'm not letting this influence my review because of the nature, but it did look appealing. I only mention it because it's a fun item they made for a special occasion and is indicative of their creativity, but it has no impact on this review. Overall, this place was fantastic, if we get back to the area, we will definitely go back. If you are Gluten Free, or in a relationship with someone that is Gluten Free, this place is a must.

    Amy W.

    Delicious pastries for everyone, whether you're gluten free or not! I placed an online order and everything went smoothly. The physical space itself is very cute and cozy, too. The pop tart was the favorite!

    Emily H.

    I am a gluten free gal and this place is my Mecca! I love all the delightful treats they have to offer! I have even used them to cater desserts at my parties! If you are going and want to try just one thing, get the lemon Spencer cake. Their toaster strudels are top-notch as well as their warm breakfast bites. I love walking here and grabbing a coffee. In the summertime I have sat outside on their patio, I've also sit in their main room as well. On the weekends, they have other vendors there with fun treats and things to buy as well. The owners are so sweet and kind, I love the staff that work there. I always end up with way more treats than I need, but spoil myself days upon days later! Even if I wasn't gluten-free, this place would still be top of my list. I even get it for Work birthdays, for people who are not gluten-free. And no one knows the difference.

    Karina U.

    Holy cow. Their Spencer cakes have to be some of the moistest, most delicious GF baked goods I have ever had. I inhaled the lemon and the celebration ones after a day of travel back to NJ and immediately wished I had ordered five more. It was hard to follow them with the coffee cake so after one bite I decided to leave that one for the morning but it was also definitely a cut above the rest.

    Aurah Gqunefere W.

    Absolutely delightful little bakery. Everything was DELICIOUS. The lemon loaf was almost a little too moist for me personally, but my friend loved it and I know many people will!! I am looking forward to coming back again to try more of everything. They have coffee as well, which I will also be returning for! We got to chat with the owner when we came in and she was so delightful and clearly passionate about the business. There's an adorable little seating area to sit and eat your goodies, and I was a huge fan of the decor they had up as well as the playlist they had going. And, to my absolute delight, the music was at a nice low volume level. I'm super eager to return here!!

    Strawberry pop tart. Black coffee and Arnie Palmer.
    Sophie S.

    The gf baked goods never fail to impress me here - they are delicious! Highly recommend the mushroom egg bake; my fiancé and I were obsessed with the flaky crust. We also love the pop tarts. On top of the food, I love the outdoor seating on a warm day. Not too much seating indoors, fyi, but there is a cozy spot right by the window.

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    Amazing, the only tasty celiac-friendly bakery we've ever found in the midwest. Super cute too.

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    $9 for one blueberry danish that wasn't even that good. Not sure we will be returning.

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    Certified tasty from a wheat-eater. Tried pastries cupcakes, and coffee. Friendly staff and cute setup.

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