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

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

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

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

Hmm I was driving trying to think of whom had great breads and pastries.... Rustic piped into my head. Stopped in and was excited to get some delicious'ness. Full to the brim with people trying to get stuff, no place to sit. (Darn) finally get up next to order.. hmm decided scone, layered pastry and a couple loves of bread. The service was null and void and when I was checking out. The girl checking me out say you can just include the tip on the recipe. Well dearest- If there would of been the tiniest bit of friendliness, graciousness I would! But rudeness get nothing read more

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Here I am in 2020, in a midst of a Pandemic. Rustic Bakery has excellent social distancing procedures in place. There are marked x's for people to stand in line for purchase by the baked goods in cases and tables placed a part for people eating-in. I didn't eat in this time so I can't review that but the distancing between tables looked good. I was impressed as I waited in line there was plenty of space and a marked x for you to stand while waiting your turn. I took home a "Bouchon" pictured, which was incredibly YUMMY! I also ordered a coffee to go. As it has been always, it's excellent! I love Rustica Bakery! Such a wonderful bakery with good food, good pastries and good social distancing in place. Highly recommend! read more

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

Cute little coffee shop! The lattes and pastries are top quality. My favorites are the lavender latte and the almond pastry. Service is always great, and the baristas are really kind. The atmosphere can be med/loud volume at peak hours so it might not be the best for working. Heads up that the parking lot can get busy on weekend afternoons, so you might circle around a bit. read more

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I would say this is one my favorite bakeries in the world and I've been around lol. There koiugn aman is literally to die for. The Bostok is not overly sweet with the right amount of syrup and almond paste. The eclairs are little clouds of heaven. The muffins are are ever so slightly dense with the perfect crumb. The flourless chocolate cookies are downright delicious, crisp and melty. The croissants are layers of buttery crisp delight. I mean I could go on forever about their baked treats... but I just know you know what I mean :) Their pour over coffee is so darn good too. Can't wait to go back! 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

There are so many things I love about Rustica. But here are a few of my favorite drinks & eats: lavender vanilla latte, vanilla rooibos tea latte, monkey bread, ham & cheese croissant, and their maple and cardamom latte. It is the perfect midday treat or any time you're in the neighborhood. read more

Rustica Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I visited Rustica with a friend on a Sunday morning. The area was relatively busy but inside the store they only allow a few people at a time to ensure no one gets too close together. All of their pastries are lined up behind the counter when you walk in, and it can be a little intimidating with all of the choices! I went with a berry danish which was about $4.25 and my friend ordered the ham and cheese croissant along with an almond croissant. My danish was amazing. You can really tell that they make the puff pastry themselves and boy is it good. Buttery, flakey, and when you bite into it you get that soft crunch. Perfect. I would highly recommend the fruit danish. The cream cheese in the center was not sweetened so the savory cheese mixed like perfection with the slightly sweet berries. My friend says the ham and cheese croissant was amazing and she would 100% get it again. Fun note: this bakery is right next to many other restaurants and is right off one of the midway bike trails in Uptown. Grab some food, go for a walk and enjoy the nice weather! read more

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

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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

It's been a slow creep, and I've been giving this place too much time to show it was the 5* spot it used to be, but it simply has fallen completely: (1) Food: the best eclairs in the region are no longer made; the other greatest hits are good but the increase in prices (even before the last round of inflation) made their cookies stupidly expensive. The lunch options have dropped off. It feels like this whole operation is in some sort of cost-savings mode. Wouldn't be surprised if the original owners are gone. (2) The space is aging and feels under-maintained. The homeless population is an issue. Service is okay, arguably better than before, but the vibe is off. I don't know what happened here, but this atmosphere is so off it's like the operation doesn't care anymore about being what it was. It's within their rights to be whatever they want to be. And what they are is a decent bakery that used to be great. But they have to clean up the interior. read more

We stopped in to get a quick breakfast. The most reasonably priced item was the lox and cream cheese on a bagel, which was excellent. The bagel was fresh and chewy. The lox and shmear made even better with a touch of dill and white onion. Our only complaint: for not being very busy, it took about 15 minutes for staff to bring our order. Couldn't resist the Miche, a French sourdough made with a starter rather than yeast. Brought it home and am still enjoying it. Looking forward to trying many of their other breads and pastries. read more

Rustica Bakery - A generous amount of lox on top of a tasty shmear, topped with dill and onion. - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

omg THISSSSS PLACEEEE. i don't really like avacado toast but it's summer time so it's time to be eating avocados- BEST avocado i've ever been blessed to eat. service 10/10. fell for the barista a little (happy pride month!) add the food with the ZINGYY cold brew; wow. read more

Rustica Bakery - so good ate most of it before i even got to the yelping! - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bacon Egg and cheese sandwich is the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had the pleasure of consuming. Will be coming back for this 1000 more times! I would've posted a photo, but I ate it way too fast. read more

I've long loved their baguettes, so we headed here for lunch. The Kouign Amann and Avocado Toast were our selections along with coffee. The kouign Amann was delicious. Thank goodness as the avocado toast was a tasteless disaster. The coffee was weak. read more

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I love Rustica! The coffee and teas are wonderful but where they really excel is their pastries. They always have a few for sampling, which is so fun, but the case of pastries is unmatched. The pastry case is to the right of the register, so often while the person in front of you is getting their coffee on order, the pastry person will talk you through those and get those plated for you first. There is also a wall of bread behind the case, but I haven't tried those (yet!). I've tried a handful of pastries and all of them have been fantastic. Their chocolate croissant is unmatched! The rest of their food menu is not very extensive, so don't go expecting a for sure meal. I have had their avocado toast though, which was fantastic. I had tea there once and they didn't have honey to sweeten it, which was kind of frustrating. Their coffee is really good though, either hot or iced I have enjoyed it, read more

Rustica is hands down the best bakery I've been to in the Twin Cities. Two words: Kouign amann!!! If you're looking for a decadent masterpiece, look no further. This is a light buttery, sugary pastry that cannot be beat... seriously, try it. Their Bittersweet Chocolate cookies are also perfection. Super rich. Perfectly soft. I buy these for all of my visitors, and pack them as gifts for my hosts when I travel. Skip the single cookie & go buy the pack... and then find some friends to eat them with, they're terribly addictive for a solo mission. I've had various other treats at Rustica. Croissants, breads, coffees, lattes, etc. Recently I tried the tomato soup, and it was delicious - both chunky & smooth (if that's possible). Everything I've tried has been fantastic. However, I most often treat myself to a kouign amann, especially as a reward after a long bike ride. They have a cool café feel with ample indoor and outdoor seating. There are outlets scattered throughout the interior and free Wifi. It is in a strip mall, so the outdoor seating is somewhat loud. It's not a super notable atmosphere, but I can comfortably spend a few hours reading or working there. Service is always friendly and happy to give recommendations. They seem passionate about the product... hopefully that's because they get to enjoy free pastries! I'm a loyal customer & I'm sure you will be too. Baked Goods/Food: 7/5 :) Atmosphere: 4/5 Service: 5/5 read more

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I'm not going to say Rustica is a hidden gem--they have multiple locations in the TC & this location is at Southdale mall. BUT, it is a bit tucked away and is never as packed as I think it should be given the quality (and frankly there's not much for good coffee/bakeries around East Edina / Richfield). What I'm getting at is: This spot offers fresh baked treats like mini pies, eclairs, breads, and croissants, as well as delicious espresso drinks. Everything I've tried is great. I'm a dairy-free gal and they have oat milk and almond milk. And to top things off, they sell Dogwood coffee and local artisan gifts like homemade nut butters. So, it's a great spot and I think you'll dig it. read more

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Pretty cozy inside and a nice staff. It's an above average shop but isn't extremely unique. Coffee is good, pastries are good, it's a solid spot to go for consistency. read more

I finally made it out to Rustica and honestly, I'm shocked I haven't been here sooner considering how close it is to me! This cute little cafe is located right on Lake Street near uptown and the best part about it is that there's a huge parking lot! It's right next to a lot of other shops in a shopping center. Free parking = a win in my books. Onto the setup. It's very streamlined with the pastries in a case right by the entrance and the register right at the end of the case. All the pastries were so pretty & I was staring so hard at them trying to narrow down what to get that I forgot to take a picture of them in the restaurant. Oops. I ended up narrowing down what to get (with difficulty) - the brioche pastry, the pistachio chocolate one, and the almond paste filled one (not pictured). They were all soooo crispy and flakey on the outside and soft on the inside - as a proper pastry should be. I felt like I was eating at a French bakery. Loved every bite and made me wonder why I didn't come here sooner! Next time I will have to try their coffee - I bet it pairs well with their desserts. read more

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Classy place, authentic bread, family and kids friendly. Wooden floor. Inside and outside seating. Soothing music. Very busy strip mall. Prime location Today was my first time in two years here and I Ordered matcha latte for the first time here. Not sweet, thank you Providence. No need to sweeten it! Very smooth. Light tasting, long lasting. read more

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

Another work meeting at a new location. Loved this place. I wanted the Winter Chicken soup and they were out so I reluctantly chose the lemon veggie option and it was delicious. My only mistake was to order a rustic roll, not realizing that soup came with bread. I took the roll home as no one needs that much bread. I also had a latte which was beautiful as well as tasty. The place was super busy. There was some sort of food photo shoot going on in the corner of the restaurant. Tables were packed at noon but cleared out a bit by 1pm. I leveraged the free WiFi. Next time I visit, hope the winter chicken soup isn't gone. read more

Rustica Bakery - Fav number and beautiful latte - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Went to Rustica today on a Saturday morning and it was PACKED with people. It was snowing and cold outside so it feels so nice to be in a cozy and crowded place, I have missed that a lot ever since I came to Minnesota where there are less people and much more land... Anyway... I ordered a chocolate croissant and hot chocolate because as much as I fancy ordering a latte or mocha to be cool, my body cannot process caffeine properly. The hot chocolate was really tasty, warm, subtly sweet but not overpoweringly sweet. I appreciate that a lot since coffee shops tend to overdo the sugar in drinks. The croissant was not as good... I can't see the distinct layers and it feels more like bread than pastry. The croissant was super stretchy, kinda hard to tear apart which is disappointing. It just lacks that flakiness factor that is indispensable for any croissant-like (pardon my lack of culinary term) pastries. It was very loud and crowded so I wouldn't stay there long to study or work. read more

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First time in Rustica Bakery, so I asked the barista what pastry she recommended. She pointed me toward the Kouign-Amann and WOW it was so delicious. I'll definitely be back for more of their pastries. I got my usual oat milk mocha, which was really well made. I enjoyed the relaxed vibe of the space and the nice outdoor patio too! Wifi is a little weak to get all my work done, but I guess that's a sign to sit back and enjoy my coffee instead! :) read more

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Despite most of their food items being out for an oven repair, I got the best avocado toast I've ever had! The servers are always so wonderful, and I've never had a bad drink here. While I usually get coffee, today I tried the ruby sipper, and was not disappointed. Definitely a great spot to come hang out, have a meeting or just work! read more

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Best bakery in uptown! Love the coffee and bread from Rustica. This visit I had an iced vanilla latte with oat milk, which was delicious. The almond danish was not as light and flaky as I would have liked (it tasted day-old to me), but the filling in the center was really tasty. My sister said the currant scone was fab and we are British so we are the authority on scones. Love stopping at this spot while walking around lake Bde Maka Ska! read more

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Solid coffee shop/bakery for grabbing coffee/breakfast with friends. I could also see it being a good place to do some work on a weekday, but on a weekend it was very busy and kind of loud. The parking was also kind of annoying because the lot outside was packed. My favorite food item was hands down the baklava tart, I hope it's not a seasonal item because I would get that every time if I could. The pain au chocolat was okay, but not really worth the price. The Turkish bagel and quiche were both great too. The seasonal drink flavors looked enticing so I would definitely go back to try them. read more

I went here on a Thursday afternoon to get some work done and it wasn't too crowded to so I was easily able to find a spot to sit. I ordered a large vanilla latte with oat milk which came out to a whopping $7! I know I don't have the cheapest coffee tastes but $7 is maybe a new high record for me in the cities. It was a great place to get work done but the coffee was mediocre and super expensive to be a go-to spot. On my next visit I'd like to try out some of the food and definitely a cheaper coffee! read more

Rustica Bakery - Large vanilla latte with oat milk - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bakery & cafe with amazing bread, pastries, and some breakfast and lunch options (but only until 2 PM). Also have a couple of cold pre-made wraps available after 2. I came a little after 2 and I had a pre-made veggie wrap. It was great. I also had a piece of pineapple cake. It was fine, but not nearly as good as the wrap. Good amount of seating, but it was pretty crowded 7/10 read more

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Great product- love this bakery. Problem is that they don't have enough staff to bake bread every day. read more

Such an awesome place! We came here last weekend for brunch. Had the best brunch and there also was a cookie decorating event for kids for FREE!! My toddler absolutely loved it. I couldn't get a picture in time. He ate it all up! Brunch seems to change on the weekends. One weekend I had the best quinoa salad. I was hoping to have that again but it wasn't up on the menu. I had the salmon, which was as delicious since they use the same creamy dill dressing as the one used on the quinoa salad. read more

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I've been a handful of times and it's a pretty cool place. I love the Sugar bread which is only available on Sundays. It's soft, yet chewy and has a sweet crisp crust. I've had it twice. I've also had the lemon Lavendar cake which is good. A bit course, but still soft, very moist, and with just a subtle hint of Lavendar and lemon. It's topped with a glaze & garnished with what I'm pretty sure is candied ginger. I think it's good, but wouldn't seek it out like I do the bread. The few times I've gone it's always been busy which is a good sign. That said, while I like it and recommend it, my feelings aren't strong enough to warrant 4 stars. read more

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Rustica is where good pastry and good coffee come together. Let's talk about 4 things that make a great coffee shop: coffee, pastry, interior design, and customer service. First, the coffee. Rustica uses Dogwood coffee, which, if you have tried before, is great. The store also has their specials, two of which we tried today, the pumpkin spice latte and the golden latte. The pumpkin spice latte I had today was definitely better than Starbucks'. The pumpkin flavor was hinted and present, but not too powerful that would suppress other flavors like the Starbucks' version. The golden latte was a combination of honey and tumeric, which was an interesting combination and delicious combination. The tumeric was not too strong; you can taste it but it didn't really trump other flavors; same way with the honey. I honestly expected to taste more honey but the latte was good anyway. Second, pastry. We had a money bread and it was delicious. It was definitely very sweet but it paired well with our drinks. The bread itself was flaky outside and soft inside. It did not get soaked by the sauce; it still had its thick and bread-y texture. In general, it was very addictive and I could not stop eating. Third, the interior design, Rustica has a way to show off their bakery section. As one walks in, he/she would see a beautiful displayed of baked goods that just makes carb lovers happy. The color theme of the coffee shop is brown so it really brings attention to these light crispy brown baked goods. Everything was so yummy looking! Last, the customer service. I think this was where the store didn't impress me as much as the other elements. The staff wasn't as friendly; they were kind of grumpy, but I guess I'd be if I have to work on a Sunday morning... In the end, I'd come back for more baked goods!! Food: 5/5 Price: 3.5/5 (the latte was pretty priceyyy - around $5+ for a 10oz special) Customer service: 3.5/5 read more

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I found a bakery that will not warm up a croissant. A cold overpriced ham and cheese croissant.... Their coffee also tastes burnt. I don't think they have a single friendly employee in their entire business. I've never once seen someone happy working here. Save yourself the trip and go to a gas station... they have a microwave and better coffee. read more

Yummy REAL old fashioned bread. Coffees. Lots of people doing work at their laptops. Sort of noisy. Smells good!

Great place to grab some coffee/pastries and catch up with a friend or do some work for a few hours! There is plenty of parking and lots of tables or booths inside to sit at - it was not very crowded even on a Saturday afternoon. I got a regular latte which was nicely done and the kouign-amann, which was very flaky and tasty (although a bit flat compared to some other places). Background music was not too loud. All in all, can't really ask for more in a coffee shop/bakery! read more

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