Extremely disappointing because their baked goods are so delicious, but their employees are not wearing masks during COVID19. As a food establishment I believe this is required per MDH as a stipulation for being open. It will take one example like this to ruin it for all other small businesses. Messaged Red Bench on Facebook last week asking the simple question to help me understand why employees weren't wearing masks (nor is there a barrier at the checkout) and it has yet to be answered. I'll see if MDH is able to provide me with a better answer (maybe there are exemptions?). read more

Catered the chocolate croissants and baguettes for a brunch yesterday and couldn't be more happy with Red Bench.......Order ready and waiting, super friendly staff and easy pick up. Rave reviews from my guests.....12 Paris flight attendants all were "wowed" and we heard many say "best ever" They inspired me to use the baguette for a bun on my burger last night. It was fantastic. read more

Red Bench Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Chaska, Minnesota

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Excellent service. Relaxing atmosphere. Authentic food. The menu is not long and there isn't an extensive amount of options, but why would there be when the food they do offer is done so well. This bakery has a selection of breads, pastries, sandwiches, and coffees. While I didn't come for lunch, I did see some of the sandwiches and they looked superb. I came with the hopes of a relaxing morning with a coffee and pastry, and that's precisely what I got. The atmosphere is very chill and contemporary. Perfect for a date with a friend or a nice morning with a good book. The seating is a little uncomfortable, but they have patio space which is really nice for warm sunny days. They unfortunately only offer one roast of coffee on brew. The name escapes my mind of what they had, but it was decent. However, I would have preferred a darker roast. Now the pastries. These are the real deal. Magnificently crafted with a French flare. I was able to try the plain croissant and there danish of the day (peach). Both were excellent. The croissant was extremely flakey, but not overly buttery as some croissants tend to be making them greasy to the touch. The danish was a perfect balance of sweet and tart. If anything, I would have liked a bit more of the cream cheese component, but that is personal preference. Overall, an excellent bakery. I'm extremely excited to return and try something new! read more

Red Bench Bakery - Coffee, Plain Croissant, Danish of the Day (Peach) - Cafes Near Me - Chaska, Minnesota

This is simply the BEST place to get fresh baked goods. Yeah, they have a location in Excelsior but at the Chaska location, you are standing about 20 feet from the oven. The cinnamon rolls are heavenly! Andy and his staff are wonderful. We send everyone we know here for breakfast and lunch! read more

One of my absolute favorite things on the planet is the chicken salad on a croissant at the Red Bench. I hesitate to say that aloud or put into Yelp for fear that you may realize the critical importance of this amazing perfect delicacy found in downtown Chaska and get there before me and cause them to run out before I make my trek down the hill. It's soooooo incredibly good. And then, you may ask yourself - do I need or just want the blackberry danish, or chocolate almond croissant or brioche as a dessert? Yes, you want AND need them in your life. If you want a donut, go to Dunkin. Make yourself and your taste buds happy and go to the Red Bench. Now with a loyalty program to boot. read more

The pastries are reminiscent of Europe and the chai is so good, my husband always asks for a sip.

Big fan! Twice now the bakery items have not disappointed! I've had the cookies and their croissants. Both items were delicious. The only drink I have personally had here is the chai latte, both hot and iced. The inside of this location is also super cute with ample seating! Bonus: There is a cheese shop in the back! It doesn't have a huge selection, but it does sell Bebe Zito ice cream pints! read more

We had lunch here on March 2, on a whim, and I chose the chicken salad on a croissant with a salad (other option was chips). The salad was a mix of delightfully fresh greens with a light vinaigrette. I savored the chicken salad. The croissant was perfectly buttery and flaky and the chicken salad had an added nice crunch with nuts on top. We met family here. After you order at the counter, they'll deliver it to your table. My husband and I each had a coffee. I ordered a latte with a vanilla shot! It hit the spot and I'd wished I'd ordered a larger one when my cousin whipped out a bag of cookies to share for dessert. We sampled a spice cookie and a chocolate one that was so dense it was almost like a brownie. I'd definitely go here again. I hear they're opening a location in Excelsior. It's quaint so you might find yourself waiting for a table on a busy morning or afternoon. read more

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Even if you live in St. Paul - hell, Madison! - the chocolate croissants are worth the drive!! So good!

Great place all around. The food, the drinks, the service, and the friendly atmosphere. We love the Red Bench in Chaska!

Awesome bakery, awesome service and don't miss the cheese (and olives, and pickles, etc.) shop in the back. My favorites are the baguette (perfect, classic), Asiago garlic bread (yum), olive bread (eating right now), and stuffed croissants. Their quiche of the day is ALWAYS a good choice, too. Local, delicious, fresh and friendly. It doesn't get much better! read more

Red bench is in downtown Chaska. It is a good bakery but don't expect lots of traditional. It has more unique breads and rolls but you will certainly find something delicious here! read more

I am a Chaska local. My husband and I love taking a walk downtown Chaska and frequently visit The Red Bench Bakery. I personally have loved their cinnamon rolls and have had one of my favorite blueberry muffins there. I have enjoyed their french vanilla latte and like to drink it by the cozy fireplace or take it to go. I've seen many families of small children feel comfortable here. They do provide booster like chairs for the kids too. The volume level is perfect for chit chat but is usually buzzing with great energy. A little birdie told me that the owner had studied 10 years in Italy and will regularly post on Instagram opportunities to preorder a hot pizza to be picked up that weekend. I ordered it and it did not disappoint. read more

This place is getting better with time. When I first went they were consistently out of everything. That's gotten slightly better (or I've figured out I need to come early). Menu rotates nicely with new options. Sandwiches are good and have a nice variety. Bread is amazing. Treats are all generally good. Quiche is good and I don't usually go for that. Portions are big. You can probably share a sandwich and a treat. Worth a try. Be mindful of the time of day you go and what might still be left in the bakery. read more

Excellent FRENCH bakery. No - you will NOT find donuts here... but who needs donuts when you have French cinnamon rolls, buttery croissants, and other phenomenal desserts and baked goods? The coffee here is amazing as well - bold flavor, not too bitter, not too sweet! Last, but certainly not least: their lunch. Sandwiches are made with their fresh bread, and their soups are made from scratch each morning. You can taste the passion and love in each item crafted here at Red Bench Bakery. A hidden gem in Chaska. Atmosphere is clean and modern. Neutral tones throughout, seating with fireplace to warm up at. read more

Always enjoy a freshly baked Danish and Scones along with a great cup of coffee! Such a cute, warm and inviting bakery to hang out or take home!! read more

The almond croissants at very good as well as the ham and cheese croissants. The coffee and lattes are also very good. A quaint little place it Chaska. Has outdoor seating during the summer which is nice. Pet friendly outside. Warm and inviting ambience inside. Love this little gem. read more

A good time later, this place has really grown on me. I think when they initially opened everyone was expecting something a little different, but now I don't think anyone is complaining. For about the past year my wife and I have been coming here at least once a weekend. We've both come to enjoy it. It's a very popular spot now so go early on the weekends. Just a note, it gets very loud in there...lots of hard surfaces for noise to bounce off of. I would suggest felt noise dampeners on the ceilings, a lot of food establishments do this to combat that issue. read more

Love this exceptional bakery and cafe! New resident to the area and have stopped by three times, each with the same, high quality results: Great baked goods, food, and exceptional service. So happy to be close to Chaska site! read more

Everything about Red Bench is good. It's locally owned in Chaska and Excelsior and the people are fantastic and service is awesome. The bakery is off the chain , it's by far the best bakery in the west metro. The Cinnamon rolls the coffee to the soup and sandwiches. I haven't had a bad one yet. The quiche is also to die for omg so good it comes with a small salad. I suggest trying everything it's so so good here! Stop in you won't be disappointed. Red Bench scores big time. I love it! read more

This is a surprise in the heart of downtown Chaska. The bakery case it the main star of this place, however do not over look the cheese case that is tucked back in the building. Every item I have gotten here from an Almond Croissant to the Rye Sourdough, is the best I have ever had. It pains to back back to sliced beard after have one of their loafs. I can not recommend this place enough and I will be returning soon. read more

I've only been here once and it wasn't horrible but I felt like their pricing was a little high, and I wasn't a fan of really anything on their menu, but again that's just my personal preference! Other than that, nice place, and the people seemed nice. read more

Darling little Euro-cafe style Bakery! Flavorful bakery items and great prices on coffee I heard from one of the owners that they were going to serve Wine, beer and a Pizza on Weekend evenings in the Summer! read more

Great little bakery just opened on December 26, 2017! They have a great selection of pastries, breads, salads, sandwiches and (in the next few weeks) home made ice cream! Quality is great. Service is fantastic (but only speaking for the first day), staff goes out of the way to help folks including the senior crowd - they were incredibly accommodating to a nice old lady next to me in line with a cane. The new interior is a modern country chic, clean and tasteful. Will have to come back for more. read more

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Everything I've had has been excellent, but their Kouign-Amann is the best pastry I've ever eaten.

Amazing bread, cookies, croissants, and sandwiches! I now stop here regularly! The food is amazing. I have yet to try something I didn't enjoy there. read more

Joined in the fun of Red Bench's pizza night on Sat and boy was it fantastic!!! Had 3 pizzas for family of 4 and had leftovers. Bought a margarita, pepperoni and a mushrooms and goat cheese. To my amazement, the best pizza is the bunch was the mushroom and goat cheese ... it was amazingly flavorful, with subtle sweetness of cooked onions and creaminess of the goat cheese. I normally don't go for that but my son wanted a pizza with mushrooms ... and I am so glad we went for it. The pepperoni was great with crispy pepperonis and just the right amount of cheese. The margarita pizza came in last, it was good, but, would have been great with just a little more sauce. Overall, I would highly recommend trying out their pizza night!!!!! We'll definitely be participating again soon. read more

We only buy our bread from Red Bench! Great flavor, we love supporting local and you can always count on a delicious scone or cookie.

Their cookies I tried the double chocolate, chocolate chip, peanut butter, and oatmeal raisin and they there all delicious! The cookies are soft, super thick, huge and just the right sweetness, with one exception: the oatmeal raisin. Hey re a little too sweet in my opinion. read more

Not a ton of options with bakery and coffee. I wish I hadn't wasted my time here. The baked good sat out to where everything was stale tasting. The coffee options were few and far between. Everything is also overpriced. read more

Stopped in randomly while passing through town simply because it looked cute. The coffee is delicious and the cinnamon rolls are amazing! You definitely want to stop by if you're in the area. Literally SO GOOD! read more

Bought a almond croissant. Had to throw some of it away. It was dry, overcooked slightly burned. Had an aftertaste that definitely wasn't almond disappointing! read more

Update: I ventured into this establishment now that I am fully vaccinated and was pleased to see masks, sanitizer, and other COVID precautions in place. Had some delicious yet overpriced food. read more

Delicious Chicken Salad Croissant with Cashews and salad for lunch!!! Paired with fresh lemonade. Yum yum yum delicious! read more

Red Bench Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Chaska, Minnesota

Everyone including me has enjoyed their pastries and coffee. I've gone every time I'm in the Chaska area. The outdoor patio is really cute. The iced chai was ok, more sweet and cinnamon than tea and spice flavor. read more

Don't let the $6 price tag on the ham and cheese croissant steer you away - it is worth every dollar!. It is seriously the best ham and cheese croissant ever!!! It has a depth of different flavors in the cheese, there's ample quality ham, and the croissant wrapped around it is simply superb! It made for a wonderful lunch in my car while looking out over an area park. I'll definitely return the next time I am in the area! read more

Best bakery in the Twin Cities! Their ham and cheese Croissant and danish of the day are our go-to for breakfast. They have mastered the art of flakely pastry! Their olive bread is a must try. read more

Experienced sub-par food and terrible service multiple times. The front staff are always friendly and accommodating, although not completely knowledgable. Once I had asked for my bread to be sliced and was told they won't do it because it's bad for it to be sliced. LOL. What is bread, if not sliced? On another occasion I came in to try their cold press and it was horribly bitter and not strained properly. Again, trying to give them another chance I came in a third time and ordered a latte. After watching it literally fall out of the machine like piss (not pulled from the machine like espresso traditionally should be) I quickly asked for something else. I even apologized for my change of order and tipped them extra for the mistake of ordering a latte. It seemed incredible to me that a bakery claiming to serve french pastries and breads could not get these things right! By the way, it's pan au raisin not raisin danish. If you're going to name everything else in your bakery by the correct french name, at least get this right. And please for the sake of all humanity fill your brioche with custard or lemon cream NOT raspberry fluff. I don't know what else to call it but it tasted like a fruit salad stuffed in warm bread gone terribly wrong. Their pizza is okay but nothing to rave about. The owners especially have repeatedly been less than enjoyable. Every time I have been here there has been an issue. Wether it be with their coffee, pastries, or dining experience. Every time the owner Andy has been blatantly rude and unwilling to be accommodating. After multiple failed attempts we will not be returning and will warn others not to waste their time or money here. It is better spent somewhere else. read more

Honestly, it is not really a bakery, so if you are looking for donuts and cupcakes, this is not the place. It's interior design is good but that is the only thing that I find appealing. read more

Absolutely amazing food. The sandwiches are delicious, the bread is baked to perfection. The desserts are a work of art. This place is a hidden treasure. I have been at lunch with coworkers and for the price you get more then you can eat for $8. I highly recommend checking it out. read more