Cozy cute space with amazing pastries. I could not decide which one i should get among all looking so good. Nice cozy music and not too loud as the space is large enough. People are having a meeting, working on computer and enjoying with feiends and family. High end pastries such as kouign amann, monkey bread, strawberry pizza kind of pie.. very good I had a pie with kale+goat cheese+Califlower. Very fluffy pie and well made. I liked the service- anyone at the bakery counter is very kind and explains really well. First stop in Minneapolis MN. Very good impression of the city. Thank you read more

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3.5/5 Tried their basil matcha special and it was fine. Some places to sit this time around which was great, patio was nice and there were many dogs to oggle. Ordering was fast and a little hectic due to how close the registers are together and then our drinks took a little bit but I was fun to watch them get made read more

Word to the wise for online orders, you're instructed to notify a barista when you arrive to prepare the order. Easier said than done, none of the baristas will even make eye contact if you approach the counter. I get it - are you somebody impatiently waiting after placing a counter order or someone who ordered online - how would they know. But as a company they need to find a better way to manage this so their teams aren't being pulled in a dozen different directions. Otherwise the bread is good, the drinks are great, I get the hype. But if it's hard to justify waiting 20 minutes after pre-ordering a $9 drink. read more

Rustica Bakery is very good. I came on a Tuesday afternoon and it was packed, which caught me off guard at first, but made sense after trying the food. I ordered the salmon lox bagel sandwich, which came on a Turkish bagel that was soft and chewy in a really nice way. The sandwich was served deconstructed, and while it was good, it felt a bit unbalanced. There was not enough salmon, and the capers made it a little too salty for how much was on there. For the price, I think they could be a bit more generous with the salmon. The bread itself was excellent though. I also got a slice of chocolate cake, which was really good and something I would order again. I plan to come back to try their coffee and more of the desserts. The service was solid, and while the space is a bit cramped, it is still a really nice place to sit and spend some time. read more

Rustica Bakery - Lox - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Stopped here around 8:30 on a Saturday morning and we definitely beat the rush. By 9:00 a.m., the line was already to the door and pastries were flying off the shelves. I ordered their basic iced chai, which was delicious, and for food I tried the bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. It comes with avocado and roasted garlic chili mayo and it is hands down one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. The staff was incredibly friendly, and both the food and drinks came out fast even as it got busy. Getting there early is absolutely worth it. There are plenty of tables to seat down and enjoy your coffee, which is a bonus. Parking can be a bit tight since it's located in an Uptown strip mall and fills up quickly, but people are leaving so I have always been able to find a spot. I would 100% come back. If you can swing a weekday visit, that's probably your best bet! read more

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I am shocked that I did not go here sooner, everything I had was amazing. I am going to highly recommend the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese breakfast sandwich. It comes with avocado and roasted garlic chili mayo and makes other breakfast sandwiches look bad. I also enjoyed the seasonal caramel apple latte. However, be warned that when ordering a sandwich and a coffee that you might just finish your sandwich before your coffee is out on a busy morning. Just get it to go! Also, please get the Kouign Amann, it is a buttery caramelized croissant that you will not be able to put down! read more

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over and beyond! All I got was a cappuccino and I was hooked! We went to Rustica because we had ordered some pastries for pick up over the holidays. While waiting, we ordered cappuccinos. Walk up to the order line and place your order. For take out we just waited by the counter. Even though there was a line the wait was not long. read more

Rustica Bakery was a perfect coffee stop this morning before heading to Uptown. The service was super quick and friendly - helping us pick out an amazingly delicious blackberry lavender scone. The place was busy, but full of good energy! Great vibes. Of course the latte was smooth and yummy too! read more

Rustica Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nice cafe shop with lots of seating indoors and some outdoors. It is a little tight fit with how many tables are in the front. Drinks were good and pastery even better. Drinks came out quick and they had a separate person do the pastery so I got that right away. read more

Rustica Bakery - Delicious chocolate pastery - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Nice cafe and bakery with plenty of seating indoors. Not quiet but not too loud either. Friendly efficient service. Try the quiche and salad with a chocolate chip cookie. read more

Good vibes, quick service & friendly staff! Anytime I am at this coffee shop there is a consistent flow of people which shows me it's a staple coffee shop! The bakery always looks fireee! I got the matcha tea & it was perfect. Earthy tasting, but not too sweet. Also came with a cute design which we love esthetically speaking!! read more

Rustica Bakery - Matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This was a super fun, cozy, and packed place. There were ample treats from cinnamon rolls to coffee cakes to scones. I was a little bummed about the lack of gluten free or dairy free options as there was only one amidst the many other treats and at least they had one! I would recommend checking this place out. We got a rich chocolate gluten free muffinish thing (didn't get the name), but it was dense, tasty and overall affordable. I also got two shots of espresso over ice with alt milk -- which they had plenty of options for. Overall I'd return and would love to see if they swap what they offer and to continue enjoying the cozy atmosphere. read more

Amazing cafe and bakery! Went here with a friend and the ambiance was great. I had a cappuccino that was very good! read more

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One of my favorite places to sit, decompress and do work. Been a fan of Rustica since it was a small bakery in south Mpls. Parking can get crazy on the weekends as the location is in a busy strip mall. It's totally worth the hassle though! Once inside grab an amazing pastry or cookie from their bakery and a craft coffee or tea from the counter bar. My go to is the chai tea with vanilla and the dark chocolate cookies. I have NEVER had a cookie like this. They are uber rich and decadent. Find a cozy spot near the window and settle in for a treat. Definitely stop by if you're in the area. read more

Stopped in for a Saturday morning breakfast to try more of the menu. The staff is all super nice and our order came out quickly for how busy they were. We were lucky enough to get a table. They have a decent amount of seating and now that's it's nice outside there is seating out there as well. The breakfast sandwich was so good and the chai is always good. The construction has cleared up for the most part so it's easier to get to. There is a nice big parking lot as well. Recommend checking this place out! read more

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This is one of my favorite bakeries in the Minneapolis metro. I always grab a pack of their bittersweet chocolate cookies when I'm in town. The location is in a strip mall across the street from a lake that is very nice to walk around in the summer. Parking is a bit challenging during the lunch hours. We ordered the breakfast sandwich and the grilled cheese for lunch. Both were very good. The bread is excellent as always. The breakfast sandwich had plenty of cheese, good quality bacon and avocado. The staff forgot to put in the egg but as soon as I mentioned it, I got my fried egg. My friend loved the grilled cheese. The strawberry tart was tangy and rich with the consistency of a key lime pie. The ambience is of a coffee shop. I saw many people working there while sipping on a cup of coffee. The staff was super friendly and the restaurant was clean. There are also seats outside if you prefer the outside. I ate the cookies on my flight home and just as good as I remembered! read more

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How I've lived near here for nigh on 4 years and never visited, I have no clue. This is an absolute gem. The pastry displays are stunning, the ambiance is cozy, the coffee is strong. I had the baklava tart and was deliciously surprised by the flavors in it, what a beautiful play on a dessert I grew up loving in a Lebanese family. They've got music playing but it's quiet, which is a dream (such a frustrating thing when I'm at a coffee shop to study but the music is so loud I can't focus). The staff were all lovely and kind and helpful. I will gladly be bringing family here when they visit from out of town. My ONLY complaint: the exterior door slams and is rather loud. read more

Rustica Bakery - Baklava tart - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I wanted to like the food because I have heard so much praise but it was just ok. I got the ham and Swiss on baguette; the sandwich was weathered because it has been in the display case all day and the baguette was so crunchy it was hard to eat. Maybe this is more of a breakfast spot than a lunch spot? I also wish the menu was a little more expansive, maybe some more salads and some other non-bread/dough heavy options. read more

Rustica Bakery - Turkey club and a ham and swish - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Went to Rustica for the first time and loved it. We got the best seat in the cafe, right next to the window and away from the crowd. The place is spacious anyways so it's not difficult to get a seat even when it's busy. We ordered the Kouign Amann, a seasonal focaccia, and some fall seasonal drinks like their salted maple latte and salted hazelnut mocha. Everything was so good. The focaccia was soft and flavorful and the drinks were the perfect sweetness level for me. It was a perfect spot to catch up with my girlies! read more

Rustica Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Yummy coffee and baked treats! Had a lavender honey oat milk latte "half sweet" which was perfect! Also enjoyed the large, flaky chocolate croissant. There were a few tables open at 9am on Saturday morning, but absolutely packed by the time we left around 11am. Will be back to try more tasty bakery goodies. read more

Found this little spot after my morning walk around the lakes. It was quite busy at 10am. I tried the blueberry lilac latte which had a sprinkle of sugar and what looked like dehydrated berry bits and floral elements on top. Overall though I didn't really taste anything special or different and it was just a really well made latte. Maybe a hint of blue berry but almost too subtle. Still good. But I don't think I'll buy again as it was $6+tax for a 10oz, which is pretty spendy. They do use a lamarzocco machine, which is one of the highest top quality machines for espresso. They also had a ton of nice treats which looked delicious. It was definitely a popular spot as the line backed up behind me and overheard their timing of drinks tick up for 15 minute - the fact that they even know that number tells me they have the operation down to a t. It looks like this is a chain, but this was my first time here. Overall everyone was friendly and timely. It was clean. My only wish was being able to see calorie count on the menu, which was missing. read more

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Fun breakfast option west of Uptown. Stopped by here on a Saturday morning ~9:30 to catch up with a friend. Boy was it packed, all the seats were taken. Take a note and have one of the party stake it out, since seating is at your leisure. The pastries greet you on the right with the drink menu straight ahead. The line was backed up on the drinks, so be prepared to wait for a while if you do order one or come at a different time. The pastries were good. Not my favorite, but better than grabbing one from Cub. For being so early in the morning, I was hoping for them to be warm, but the pastries were room temperature at best; I guess that display cabinet is refrigerated? Would prefer they store it at room temperature if possible. Note: There was a customer that seemed to have fallen asleep at a table when we arrived, staff took care by the time we left. read more

Rustica Bakery - Scone - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great place to grab coffee after a walk around the lakes. I had the blueberry espresso tonic- the espresso was flavorful and the syrup was not too sweet. Good amount of seating. read more

Rustica Bakery - Blueberry espresso tonic - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This was my first time coming to Rustica Bakery. I loved their pastries and tea! I will definitely be coming back. read more

Rustica Bakery - Almond Danish - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Bittersweet chocolate cookies and strawberry matcha were divine~ The cookies were so nice and chewy and I could taste so much with every morsel read more

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Rustica is nestled between Minneapolis and St. Louis park. I stopped in after another appointment and was not disappointed. I had the breakfast sandwich with egg, avocado, bacon, and aioli, but with the cheese on the side. It was delicious! Bursting with flavor, the avocado was a tad much but the brioche bun was soft, the egg was crisp and the bacon added some saltiness that my body was craving. The server worked with me and my allergies and helped me find an order that was a good one. Thank you to the team I will be coming back! read more

Came back to check out their fall selection! Yum to the E! The bacon egg and cheese brioche is everything you want! That garlic chili mayo - chefs kiss. Only thing I wish was different is that I prefer crispy bacon, which I know there are those who roll crispy and those who don't. I didn't think to ask if they'd do crispy either, but def plan to go back and try. As always, their lattes are solid. Also tried the pumpkin spice but they ran out of mugs so I didn't grab a picture. Their flavors are more subtle than the over flavored options at chain coffee shops so if you're not a fan of the big booming sweet flavors in your lattes, the balance of these is spot on! read more

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I love sitting outside when the weather allows! The service also tends to be quick. The drinks are a little higher priced here than some of my other favorite coffee shops but they taste good! I get the iced dirty chai with oat milk. I do wish they had some vegan-friendly bakery items. read more

Rustica Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The blueberry lilac latte is FIRE!!! Croissant is good, could be a touch flakier. Great chew. Cute spot I'd come back.

Sat. Dec. 27 -- the women's bathroom was boarded up and out of order. Sign said "use men's room, but not urinal, also broken." So one stall available for the whole restaurant. In the men's room, the stall door wouldn't stay shut or lock, and the outer door didn't lock. ICK. Broken, dirty and felt unsafe. ICK ICK ICK. Then back at table, we were astounded that there was a dog in the restaurant. German Shepherd. Completely illegal. Complained to staff who did nothing. What happened to this place? Didn't use to be disgusting. Not going back here. read more

Stopped in for a coffee and pastry. They were pretty busy Saturday morning. I had the ham and cheese croissant would have been a lot better warmed up but still enjoyed the nice flaky buttery croissant. The seasonal menu sounded interesting I just feel like the prices are a little high for the amount you get for drinks so I prefer to stick with the delicious pastries. read more

Rustica Bakery - Ham and cheese croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A lovely spot for a coffee and pastry - and they're open later than other spots! I had a 4pm meeting, and this was really the only cafe in the area we could be at until 6pm. This strip mall complex in Uptown can feel a bit busy next to a busy road, but there is a big parking lot which is nice! The inside is cute, but on a sunny day definitely take advantage of the outdoor patio space. They have a simple menu which I appreciate! I opted for iced matcha and enjoyed mine. Not a ton of overly creative beverages, but sometimes you just want the basics. The pastries do tend to run out pretty fast, so by the time we arrived there wasn't much left. I didn't see any gluten-free options, not sure if they were already purchased or they don't offer them - but would love to see some available! A great option if you want a cafe you can be at late - and in the Calhoun Square area. read more

I am trying to check out as many local coffee shops as I can and I have made 2 trips to Rustica. The last time I visited I did a simple Latte and a pastry but this time they had some great looking seasonal options. I went with the caramel apple latte which was not overly sweet but had great flavor. And I had the bacon egg and cheese sandwich that had avocado and garlic aioli on the Brioche bread. This thing was filling and very tasty. They have a decent sized seating area and the staff has been very friendly both times. This is located in a small shopping center so there is typically pretty decent parking. I have yet to be disappointed and will definitely go back! read more

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Wonderful little bakery and coffee shop. Nice little place with lots of seating to study or do work. Water a cups are available for your all day use! I just tried the coffee, pumpkin spice latte, which was wonderful. The coffee was on the pricier side, but if you like a strong latte, this is the place for you! The spices were present and not grainy! read more

Rustica Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stopped by the other day for some coffee with friends and got a delicious lavender honey latte that I would definitely order again. Also ordrrrf a cheese pastry that was nice and savory & flaky on the outside but moist on the inside. I'm always in this area for other places, but good to know there's a reliable spot for coffee and pastries nearby! read more

Rustica Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Good drinks and good amount of space to do work. Has a parking lot which is always a plus and has a nice wood aesthetic. Their pastries are the ones also at Cafe Ceres (I believe they have the same pastry chef) and their drinks are similar too, but definitely different shop aesthetics. Their drinks are a bit on the sweeter side which I enjoy but just an FYI Can be a bit on the loud side as there are a lot of people meeting for conversation, and there are not a lot of convenient outlets (aka none at the tables near the front/window). More of a pit stop than a wfh all day environment, but overall I enjoyed being in a different work environment. read more

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Good food, flavorless matcha. I enjoyed the touch of coconut in the keylime pie. It can be hard to find parking or a table on the weekends. read more

Great little bakery by Lake Bde Maka Ska. The pastries are excellent. The plain croissant is perfect. Staff are super helpful. read more

Rustica Bakery - Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place is an absolute beehive of activity pretty much every morning because they check 2 critical boxes, they have good coffee and they have excellent baked goods. Their selection skews more toward bread-based items, vs. cupcakes and donuts. They serve very good croissants, but I like other odds and ends like their chocolate bouchon - sort of like a mix between a muffin and a flourless chocolate cake. Small, but packs a huge punch. We also like their bread, like the sourdough levain loaf ("le-vah"). It is excellent sourdough. There are plenty of places to sit both indoors and out, so year-round, there is somewhere good to sit. That said, late morning on a weekend, don't expect there to be anywhere to sit - is will be packed. read more

It took me a moment to write this but this experience stuck with me. There was a woman with glasses, bangs and wavy hair at the edge of the bar. Well turns out this person must have been the manager but one of the LAZIEST managers I've seen. Our drinks were running behind, the baristas were working hard and this person was just barking at them. As someone who was looking for my local coffee shop as I just moved to the neighborhoor with my partner. Well it's a no for me. We will not be giving our money to a restaurant that does not have a manager that supports their hardworking employee. I let her know that, but she seems to just ignore me and didn't respond. Please, get a new manager because that does not reflect well on Rustica. read more