This little café is tucked away downtown just off 4th Avenue. The sidewalk art out front gives it a…read morefun and welcoming feel. We stopped in midmorning on a Saturday, and it was busy with a mix of locals and students. The counter staff was friendly and helpful. The pastry case made it tough to choose, but we went with a Pumpkin Cheesecake Cruffin, Maple Pecan Blondie, BLT Croissant, and coffee. Everything was fresh and tasty. They also sell loaves of bread and other baked goods to take home. The staff was warm and polite, and even those working behind the counter who weren't serving us took a moment to say thanks for coming in. Will definitely be visiting again.

My husband was obsessed with their pastries while we were staying in Bismarck. Excellent location…read morein the heart of downtown and a cute local shop vibe.

As others have mentioned, the doughnuts are good, the service was bad…read more It was noon on a Saturday. They were out of lots of stuff, which is fine. They are closed on Sunday, which is also fine; however, to be rudely hurried along after we told the lady we had never been to Bearscatbefore and wanted to look things over, well, that is not fine. She made it clear she wasn't making anymore doughnuts, and the store is closed for tomorrow. Why act like new customers are such an inconvenience? It's actually kind of remarkable how she could make shopping for a treat a bad time. So my conclusion is this. The doughnuts are good, the lady is a bit of a bear, and her customer service is scat.

Super friendly staff and such a cute, clean place to pick up baked goods! We got donuts for our…read morestaff a few times and it did not disappoint!

Easily the best cupcakes I've ever had! We ordered some to tell our family the gender of our 2nd…read morechild and Marie crushed it! Will definitely be our go to for whenever we need treats!

Thank you Marie for the delicious cake and for also going above and beyond to deliver it to me! We…read moreloved it and we will definitely come back for more!

Bought a pecan loaf by Bread Poets today (12 June) at American Fare. Poor poor quality. Absolutely…read moreno pecans. Whatever happened to 'Truth in Advertising'? Obviously will not purchase again!

Amazing baked goods! Searched all over for the perfect caramel rolls and I think we found themread more

I'm disappointed. My future sister-in-law and I went in to get a quote for a sweetheart cake for…read moreher wedding. The owner (her name escapes me) looked at us as if we had horns growing out of our heads for not wanting a full wedding cake. For a few minutes we tried to tell her exactly what a sweetheart cake is and what we wanted on it. She sort of shoo'd us away and told us to go look at the crusty, fake cakes on display in the shop. We left instead. I was so disappointed in her customer service that I'm giving her two stars. Her selection of product is great. However, perhaps because she's probably the biggest private cake maker in Bismarck she thinks she can be sassy and pretentious.

This review is for a custom birthday cake…read more The birthday cake I ordered looked beautiful. The frosting job was perfect, the prairie roses were a lovely touch. It was fantastic to look at. Once you get beyond the looks the cake was decidedly average. The cake itself was fine. It was neither poor nor distinguished. Just an average cake, probably about like you'd get at a super market. It's clear they're not using some world-class chocolate here or fantastic ingredients. So if "fine" works for you, I think you'll be pleased. If you're looking for something truly special, I'm afraid this isn't it.

Best bakery in Bismarck hands down. Everything is made fresh from scratch, if you crave and miss…read moretropical flavors, look no further. They have everything from simple Bavarian cream to guava and mango flavor! It's hard to choose but my favorite is the mango donut, a simple glazed donuts full of fresh mango filling, it's heaven! We met one of the employees of the bakery and he told us how they make sure to have quality ingredients and make sure nothing is old and stale. They also make Cuban and Puerto Rican sandwiches if you want something savory, he said to call him ahead of time so that we can have something fresh right when we eat. So thankful to have a diverse local business!

I couldn't believe it when I heard that Bismarck had an actual Puerto Rican bakery and had to see…read morefor myself! So, on my friend's birthday, a group of us went to check it out. From the moment we wandered in, the owner was incredibly friendly and helpful. Not only did he explain what every dessert in the case was and how it was made, he let us try their fresh baked breads and described their sandwiches and the grocery area of the store as well! It was a personal tour and we were so grateful! One of my friends has family in Mexico/travels there frequently and was delighted to find some of her favorite soda as well as desserts (albeit with different names) here. And she left well stocked! Of course I had to ask if they had a vegetarian sandwich (as he was describing how they make their sandwich meat) and he paused a beat and then exclaimed, "That's not latin!" Oh it was so funny, we all had a great laugh! He went on to say he'd be happy to put some veggies on a sandwich for me if I wanted. We did ask how he came to North Dakota and he explained it was because of the hurricane in Puerto Rico awhile back. We told him how happy we were he chose Bismarck of all places. It can't be easy! We all left loaded down with bakery boxes and items from the grocery portion of the store. And were all delighted at how amazing their prices were! Seriously - this place has great prices. I got tres leches, a giant slab of the most amazing vanilla cake, a cup of what tasted like horchata that was a cross between pudding/jello in texture, and a cork screw shaped pastry filled with bavarian cream that I've seen reviewers call a cannoli but he was specific in the fact that it was absolutely not a cannoli. (I believe he called it a quesito but I could be wrong.) The owner also stressed that the desserts in the case change in variety daily so what may be there one day won't be there the next. All in all - this business is fantastic in every way (right down to the fact that the room was absolutely spotless and sparkling clean) and we will be back next time we are in Bismarck! Please turn out and support this wonderful new business!

Anima Cucina is such a cute spot in Bismarck. I was greeted right away and seated promptly, and the…read moreservice throughout the meal was warm, friendly, and attentive. For a small restaurant, they also have an impressive wine selection. We started with the garlic bread, hot olives, and meatballs -- all of which were flavorful, balanced, and absolutely delicious. For entrées, our table had the breaded walleye, the Bolognese pasta, and the Porchetta. The walleye and Bolognese were outstanding, but unfortunately the Porchetta was a big letdown. The skin was chewy rather than crisp, with a thick layer of unrendered fat beneath it, and most concerning, it still had visible pig hair. I was expecting the classic combination of crackling skin, melting fat, and tender pork, but instead it was oddly undercooked on the outside, dry inside, and after biting into hair, I really lost my appetite for it. We finished with tiramisu and a torte, and both desserts were excellent -- a strong way to end the meal. Overall, Anima Cucina has a lot going for it: charming atmosphere, friendly staff, great starters, and standout entrées (other than the Porchetta). I'd happily return for the appetizers, pasta, fish, and desserts, but I'd avoid the Porchetta based on my experience.

Our most favorite place in all of Bismarck! Came here practically every morning over the summer…read morewhile we stayed here for work. Lovely staff, great vibes, lots of natural light, and excellent coffee! We miss this place!!!

Headed out on an early bus trip and needed a quick bite to take on-the-go. Stopped in for a hot…read morebreakfast sandwich and a coffee and this place hit the spot. The sandwich itself was a little on the greasy side, but the taste was good and it sure did fill me up.

Service is friendly and attentive, coffee outs good and hot, caramel roll is wonderful, breakfast…read morescramble hit the spot! Took a bit to find as it is inside the medical complex building... definitely worth the find!

Way too expensive! 8" cake for $29! Tasted good, lasted for several days. But, I can do at least as…read morewell for about $5-$10. I will go back to baking my own birthday treats. As to customer service - meh, mediocre close to indifference.

I ordered bundtinis here for my engagement party and the process was easy! We called over the phone…read moreto place our order and it was easily picked up at the desired time! Our guests enjoyed it especially the various flavors they had! We had flavors ranging from red velvet, vanilla, chocolate, snickerdoodle, etc. highly recommend ordering here! They're amazing and the flavors are out of this world!

The cake was beautiful and the taste was excellent. My friend was very surprised and so happy…read more Great frosting design. She looked just like Miss Piggy.

We ordered a graduation cake. We were stepped through the process of picking a lemon raspberry…read morecake with custom UND decorations. The cake was beautiful and tasted great. We also picked up gluten free cupcakes so everyone had something to eat.