One of the best chai teas in the area -- smooth, balanced, and never too sweet. Red Bench Bakery nails that cozy, comforting flavor every time. Pair it with one of their fresh pastries and you've got the perfect start to your morning. read more

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My neighbors love their breakfast. I mentioned that I loved sourdough bread. They brought me a loaf and it was so delicious! Will be checking out breakfast as well as bread. read more

Employees very nice!! Food fabulous. Quiche and salad - or sandwiches delicious. All cookies and breads so good. The pastries are the star. Not a bad one in the case. This is one of my favorite places. read more

This place has my new fav cookie. Triple chocolate cookie. I can't tell you how good these are. No pic because well it was that good. I also tried the lemon raspberry muffin which was super delicious and big. My sis tried the ham and cheese croissant and said it was really yummy. Cute little place in Chaska, plenty of parking, lots of seating. Would definitely go back! read more

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The food here is crazy good. Really a hidden gem in Chaska. The bakery items are amazing but they have breakfast sandwich that I still think about. read more

Loooove red bench! It's a staple in the community. I love going here during the day & sitting on the patio. The only piece of advice id give is I would love more ice in the coffee, but the chai is amazing! They also have my ALL TIME favorite cookie, oatmeal with caramel & sea salt- it is AMAZING!! I will cut it into pieces so I can have it over a few days to make it last, I NEED this recipe. read more

Red Bench Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Chaska, Minnesota

Not sure why this place has so many glowing food reviews--the quality just didn't match the hype. The ham & cheese croissant was dry and lacked the buttery, flaky richness you expect. I asked for it to be warmed from the display (which you have to request it to be warmed, not offered), but it came out barely above room temperature. The layers looked right, but the flavor simply wasn't there. The cardamom roll had the same issue--dry and overly sweet from granulated sugar, with little to no actual cardamom flavor. Even the Americano was disappointing--barely hot and lacking any real coffee depth. The atmosphere didn't help--cold and somewhat sterile, with loud acoustics that make it hard to relax. The decor also felt mismatched with the building's overall aesthetic. Staff was fine--nothing negative, but nothing that stood out beyond basic customer service. Overall, this wasn't a 5-star experience. read more

Great spot but gotta get there early for a chance at the baked goods. I had a chocolate croissant that was delicious though. Sandwich menu didn't tickle my fancy in particular but seemed popular read more

It's rare for me to find food in Minnesota that rivals LA, but Red Bench Bakery was the real deal. I'll certainly crave their bread and will have to make this a new necessary stop when I visit family. We were passing through town and wanted a light lunch. There was no line at 1:15 pm and service was fast and friendly. I was so pleasantly surprised by my veggie sandwich. The bread was so fluffy and spongy, it tasted freshly made. It had thick slices of mozzarella, a really yummy homemade pesto, lots of crisp greens and tomato. They packed it with a bag of chips in a really cute and easily portable sandwich box. Felt like it was made with such care! I also tried my partner's almond croissant which was pretty good. Overall this is a great spot and much exceeded my expectations for a small-town bakery. read more

Great French pastries an inviting, vintage building. Service us friendly and quick. Plenty of seating indoor and out. Very popular place, quite busy at least before noon. read more

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Love their baguettes got to be early the run low often but worth getting my butt in gear

Delicious pastries. Very clean and cozy. Service is excellent and the food is great too read more

Delicious treats! Friendly service and cozy atmosphere. I'll definitely be back again!

Red Bench has delicious pastries, scones, cookies, and breads. The breakfast sandwiches are delicious too.

We go to this bakery all the time. It is close to our house and is a great experience. They have delicious pastries and great sandwiches. I also love their iced chai. Staff is always nice and accommodating. read more

My partner and I have stopped here a few times instead of the chain donut shop across the street. But after a few times we think the vibe in this shop is off. The service has been terrible each time, but we've gone back because we wanted to support a small business and were giving them passes. This morning I was right in front of the staff (older white women) and I greeted her with a nice hello after she finished with the customer before me. She was happily engaged with him. There was a line about 3 people behind me along the counter and she yells out, who's was next? There is clearly a line, and I say, I was next. She then looks at the other white people behind me who all give non-verbal head nods confirming that I was next in line. I'm a non-white body and clearly not a regular from the town. She served me, but was all business and seemed half annoyed. I'm not sure if her reaction was because of race or because I wasn't a familiar face. She was very cold to me, but to the people she helped before and after she was smiling and warm. I had intended to pick up other items, but the rude service turned me off to spend more money. The croissant I purchased was very unevenly baked. It was burnt in some spots and doughy in others. The ham was very dry and tasted cheap in quality. I tried heating it up, but it made the burnt flavor come through in a way which made the pastry inedible. The product quality wasn't worth the money. read more

All of the baked goods here are amazing! Nice fireplace to sit by in winter time! Busy at prime times but line goes quick!

I am a Chaska local and my husband and I love Red Bench Bakery. We like to take walks downtown Chaska and this is one of our frequent stops. You walk in and it has such a cozy ambiance. There is a fireplace for the colder months and both chair and bench seating. The staff has always been incredibly kind and will help me choose with suggestions if I cannot decide. They do get busy in waves. The line will be out the door but they move pretty quickly and it's only a matter of time before the line is gone again. I have preordered cinnamon rolls for Thanksgiving and I have also stopped in for a breakfast treat. You can't beat their blueberry muffins anywhere else. This is a great spot for young families. They have children's seats as well. A birdie once told me the owner had studied in Italy for 10 years and makes great pizza that you have to preorder on a Thursday and pick up that weekend. Watch for the presale on their Instagram @redbenchbakery and order asap they go fast. We did this and they did not disappoint. We thought the pizza was great. This is one of our staple Chaska breakfast spots we will be back. read more

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It doesn't look like much when you drive past because the windows are deeply tinted and it's in a beautiful historic building in downtown Chaska. But behind those solid wood doors is pure hometown bless. Went to check out their delicious bakery that is all the rave and ordered a chocolate croissant, almond croissant black coffee and a latte. The croissants were flaky and flavorful! The latte boasted rich creamy espresso flavor and the coffee was also perfectly brewed. This is absolutely worth the drive to Chaska. And will easily become a Sunday ritual. read more

Red Bench Bakery - Chocolate and Almond Croissant with two coffees - Cafes Near Me - Chaska, Minnesota

I stopped in there on my way to a family crisis (Death in the family) had a brief conversation with the owner, he could tell that I was in distress wouldn't let me pay for the pastries. That is the type of people that own this place I'll never forget God bless.P.S everything was delicious read more

Great artisan bread, pastries and lunch. Chaska store has fabulous cheese and olive selection..

To my surprise, they have lunch options! Fresh sandwiches on obviously, homemade bread. Tried the turkey with pesto aioli spread, arugula, tomato and mozzarella. Very tasty. read more

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We stopped by for a quick caffeine fix and sugar buzz. The pasties that Red Bench Bakery has to offer are phenomenal. We got the chocolate almond croissant and it was the best we've ever had. Flakey on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside. The coffee was horrible. My latte came out of a machine - just like a machine you will find in any apartment lobby. Do not come for the coffee; come for the baked goods only. read more

The best quiche, bread, pizza and pastries! And don't miss the lunch sandwiches! A beautiful building in downtown Chaska.

Great staff and excellent service. I always stop in for a fresh pastry and an iced latte. They never disappoint. read more

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I can't avoid coming back here every weekend for a pain au Chocolat and their rotating specials. Flavors are always well done and the pastries are flaky to perfection. When pizza night is going on, make sure to get an order in fast as they sell out! read more

If this place didn't already have so many great reviews I'd probably try to keep it secret so I didn't have to wait in line. We had a Chocolate Croissant, a Swedish, a Ham and Cheese Croissant, and a Raisin Danish. All of them were delicious. We also picked up a Sourdough Rye loaf and a Baguette on the way out that we haven't tried yet. read more

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I really like the ham and cheese croissant that they serve for breakfast. Usually take it out. Friendly, efficient staff. Oh, and the cinnamon rolls are awesome too. read more

Fancy pastries, kinda expensive, but fun to get every once in a while!!! I'm happy I finally tried it. I will definitely be back.

Drinks were good, lunch food was trying to be fancier than needed from a small neighborhood coffee shop (we love basics). The environment isn't as cozy as you'd want from a coffee shop but still a nice place to work remotely. read more

The best pastries around! The staff is wonderful. I like to take my kids here some weekends. It's a beautiful place. Now that the road construction is finished. It's even better! read more

Tasty baked goods. Cozy atmosphere (despite the outside construction) and prompt, friendly service.

High quality baked goods, great service! The perfect little quaint bakery downtown Chaska, filled with cookies, artisan breads, scones and quichés. Seasonal flavors and lesser-known baked options that will cater to the adventurous! Word of warning: get there early on the weekends if you want a full selection! This place is popular!! read more

Cute shop in downtown Chaska which needs more shops like this one. Bakery is very good with a selection of croissants, muffins, quiche and other French pastries. Hot coffee and latte. Plenty of seating and parking. Nice place read more

Came in for lunch with some friends and a place like this isn't normally my first choice, but we literally had to go past it and I figured why not? It was a solid decision. Didn't get to try any pastry, but did get a Mortadella and Gruyere and some coffee. Not the classic combination, but separately with some water in between I got to savor both. Sandwich had that salty cured taste I was looking for. Good value for the $8 price point for the sandwich and chips in that area. Staff was friendly. Would come back in if I'm ever in the area again. Chaska is outside of my usual travel footprint. Seems like the kind of place that would have a run on pastry in the mornings so I'd plan accordingly. read more

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The baked goods rival anything I've had in Paris. Excellent service, excellent coffee. Only complaint is the chairs are abysmal.

Incredible bakery with a chef whose specialty is MAGIC. I don't know how a croissant can taste so good. Worth every single carbohydrate. read more

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Almond Croissant my new love it's something amazing. Ham and Cheese Croissant it's tooooo much cool read more

Oh la-la...!!! First time coming to this bakery and we love it too much for many reasons. -Great Coffee selection. I had an espresso. -Wonderful Almond Croissan. I had it warm which is a plus. -Beautiful Coffee Place. -Nice Fire Place. -Clean bathrooms. -Very Clean building. -Old Looking outside but modern inside. -They are very nice people. -Everything looks great and presentable. It was very nice to met the owners and chat with them, you can see how much they love their business. Congratulation in your business. The sad part is my home is is Saint Paul..!! But I'm sure I will come again. read more

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I loved sitting next to the fireplace. Had coffee and read a book. My favorite pastime. Just a reminder get there early for more choices. I was there at ten am and not as many things left. read more