Schat's Bakery & Restaurant in Minden was a perfect stop when we came off the lake for a night from our local camping spot. We ordered the Reuben Stacker and the Tahoe Blue. Service was friendly and the food was excellent. The Reuben is a thick hot pastrami on grilled Jewish rye with Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island. The Tahoe Blue is a hot albacore tuna melt on grilled sourdough with cheddar. Both came with a side as advertised, salad on my plate and fries on my wife's with Ranch dressing to dip the fries in. Portions were generous and the bread is amazing and baked in-house daily. The bakery case is one of many reasons to come back....! Coffee cakes, croissants, cookies, fruit tarts, and packaged loaves were all out and labeled. We bought croissants and cookies to take back to camp and they traveled (and ate) well....! The one real drawback is the building. The bakery and restaurant share a door with C.O.D. Casino next door. When that door opens, cigarette smoke comes into the dining and bakery area. The restroom is also on the casino side. That does not change the quality of the sandwiches or pastry, but it is noticeable and it is worth knowing before you sit down, especially if you are sensitive to smoke or bringing food out for a trip. Note: they do have outdoor seating. We love having this place close to home and will use it again for lunch and bakery takeout for sure! Four stars because the food and service earned five and the smoke and restroom setup cost one. read more

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It's too bad they were about to close, so we only get their bread selections, which is still alright. We always go to Schat in Carson, so when we were in Minden, its branch was our first choice for late lunch. We got what's available without the need for them to prepare, since they are closing. I got a ham sandwich and my two boys got pizza bagel -- everything is good, and although my sandwich is already pre-made, they still tasted fresh. I always love the ambiance there. It's always relaxing and the interior is classic. We ate in the park since they are already closing, but that's alright. read more

Schat’s Bakery and Restaurant - Late lunch by Schat. - Bakeries Near Me - Minden, Nevada

Excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere! The staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our visit. Although the bakery and deli are connected to the casino next door, you don't hear casino noise inside the restaurant. However, when the casino door opens, cigarette smoke can drift into the dining area. Also, the restrooms are located through the casino. This wasn't a major issue for us, but it could be uncomfortable for anyone sensitive to cigarette smoke, those with asthma, or families with small children. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. They also offer specialty coffees, Italian sodas, and an impressive selection of desserts, making it hard to leave without a treat! The restaurant is charmingly decorated and has a cozy feel. During our visit, the waitstaff was a bit short-handed, so a few tables hadn't been cleared right away. Even so, the staff apologized, worked quickly to make room for us, and provided excellent service despite being busy. We'll definitely be back to Schat's- the delicious food and incredible desserts completely won us over! read more

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The sandwich was so good, I ate half before taking a photo. I got the Famous Turkey with a garden salad and the raspberry vinaigrette and it's all sooo delicious. We also purchased banana bread we will be trying later along with some cookies. This place was along our route down to Mammoth and it's such a cute and yummy gem!! We will stop in again! read more

Schat’s Bakery and Restaurant - Famous Turkey - Bakeries Near Me - Minden, Nevada

Breakfast croissant egg, ham, cheddar sandwich was the best I e ever had. The latte was delicious too. Friendly and efficient service too. read more

Schat’s Bakery and Restaurant - Breakfast sandwich, latte, bread - Bakeries Near Me - Minden, Nevada

Just left Schat's. I don't go often, but they've forgotten my coffee order almost every time I visit, including today. Today, I also ordered baklava and the plastic fork shattered when I was trying to cut it. Baklava shouldn't do that... The bread is always good though. read more

Small and charming and the bakeries super yummy. This is one of many Schat bakeries owned by extended families. The selection is not nearly as large as the original but the quality is very high and you can tell everything is done with care by the decorations and presentation. Definitely a great place for a snack when in the area. And it's attached to a casino too! read more

Schat’s Bakery and Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Minden, Nevada

Cool vibes and lots of freshly baked goodies to pick from...had a hard time deciding. What's a little annoying is that none of the baked goods have prices. We got carried away and was a little surprised total cost after we picked a few items and 2 sandwiches. Worth checking out is the day-old section with 50% off that is in the left corner as you face the display counter. Sandwiches have quality meats and everything tastes fresh. Recommend the BLT; thickness and flavor bacon was perfect! Cold pastrami was a good quality meat. Note: only the fries come standard sandwiches. The other sides (onion rings, cup soup) are $2.00 upgrade. We tried the apricot coffee cake ($12.45). It was good (fresh and moist) but couldn't find anything special. I would have expected more pieces of the fruit . read more

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We went on a Sunday afternoon. I had the Tahoe Trailblazer. I asked for no onions but they were on the sandwich when it arrived. I didn't say anything and just removed them before eating. It's nice that they include a side with your order. read more

1st time in this location, service was great, late was strong and on point, order a gingerbread man (was burned...hence 4 stars read more

Schat’s Bakery and Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - Minden, Nevada

First time at Schat's in Minden but love the Carson city store so tried for lunch! This bakery seems bigger with a lot of variety and I always ask for gluten free and not disappointed with the selection! Almond cookies and chocolate dipped macarons are my favorite! We ordered at the window and got the Mammoth BlT with fries to share, plenty for two unless you have a huge appetite! Old buildings here with tons of charm, enjoyed lunch and the drive here! read more

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Absolutely love the atmosphere here it's cozy, quiet, and welcoming. The customer service is always great and makes the experience even better. I ordered the Coco-Moco with a delicious cream puff, and it was amazing. One of my favorite things here is definitely the pizza bagel, it never disappoints. They also have amazing lunch options, from burgers to sandwiches. My boyfriend especially loves the blu arugula burger. Such a great spot to relax and enjoy great food. Highly recommend! read more

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The atmosphere is that of a nostalgic bakery in quaint old town Minden, always decorated for the season. They are attached to a small casino, and the restrooms are accessible through the double doors. The Menu is posted on the chalkboard signage on the walls. However, the pastry cases and carts will have your eyes popping and your mind spinning with what you'll pick. Don't worry--you can take as much home as you can carry! Seasonal baked goods and cooked-to-order options are on the menus at the register. Plenty of Hot specialty Beverage options as well as a soda machine. Service is friendly. Overall, it's a must-have, must-stop every time we are in the area. read more

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3/9/2025: First-Born Daughter and I made a point visiting Paul Schat's second bakery location which is extremely close to the Kingsbury Grade rather than visiting the Carson City location. This location is a larger restaurant establishment located next door to a casino--the restrooms are inside the small casino. We ordered 2X hot Pastrami sandwiches . . . We ordered at the Cash Register, take a number, and wait for our sandwiches being delivered to our table. Unfortunately, the sandwiches had MUCH to be desired, i.e., the sandwiches were not fabulous which was surprising. Sadly, the sandwiches were not loaded with Pastrami as MOST establishments load the meat piled high. We won't be ordering Pastrami sandwiches in the future due to only ONE THIN SLICE OF PASTRAMI was on EACH of the sandwiches plus, review my receipt what I paid for the 2X Pastrami sandwiches--WTH!!!! The ONLY saving grace was purchasing the baked goods which Yelpers can readily review my purchase: Black Russian Rye Bread, coffee cake, fruit tart, Haystacks, Macaroons, chocolate nut chew, and a cinnamon roll! read more

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On our way to the Reno airport we stopped here "briefly" for a few pastries & 2 breakfast burritos. On a time constraint we were looking at the clock and noticed after 30 minutes the breakfast burritos still hadn't arrived, the toasted bagel with cream cheese was still missing. We asked and even though we were charged, the orders were never made. The cashier blamed a "computer error." The waitress was useless and standing around, none of the employees accepted responsibility. The cook was cursing and throwing things around. We asked for a refund and left. My mom stated this is her 4th time experiencing errors with this establishment with orders being accurate and timely. My sister commented her last visit the coffee & matcha latte were not made even remotely correctly. read more

Schats is an amazing restaurant with great food drinks and very polite and professional staff. Very nice seating and ambiance with delicious pastries. I highly recommend checking it out! read more

Amazing food always! Great service. Sheepherder bread is the best and the sandwiches in the back are on par with the bakery.

BEWARE: The cashiers will tip themselves at a high percentage if you do not pay attention and without your permission. This is the first time this happened to me and it is extremely off putting. The service wasn't good in the first place, and I believe my cashier purposely distracted me while she added a large tip. The food was slightly overpriced for its quality. Truthfully, I will not be going back after this experience. read more

Schat's is a great place to stop in for lunch and a sweet treat. I got the Dutch Dip with sweet potato fries, and they did not disappoint! They were some of the best sweet potato fries I've had recently! I also liked the dining area. There's plenty of booths to sit at which gave it a cozy vibe. read more

Schat’s Bakery and Restaurant - Dutch dip - Bakeries Near Me - Minden, Nevada

I love this bakery but do NOT get the burger. The best part of the burger was the pickles and tomatoes. Can't eat the burger and I'm not picky but it just isn't tasty AT ALL. However, their baked goods looked delicious. read more

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If you're looking for a hidden gem and you're in the Minden Gardnerville area definitely make sure you swing by shots not only are they known for their pastries. They offer for breakfast and lunch as well, which is completely off the hook. If you are the true food or culinarian that likes to support a local young Chef this is a place to do it. There's definitely a bright future for this location. read more

Schat’s Bakery and Restaurant - Chicken club sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Minden, Nevada

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Greatest baked goods in town and excellent sandwiches. I highly recommend the Banh Mi sandwich for lunch, and I can never pass up one of their pastries and a coffee in the morning. Everything they bake is amazing, but my go-to pastries are the Apple Strudel or turnover and the Bear Claws. My wife is especially fond of the Croissants as are my kids. read more

Super accommodating! I placed a large order last minute! They filled it with a smile! Def returning

Beautiful pastries and breads! We were so excited to find this place since we frequently drive through Markleeville to Reno and we could stop for breakfast. Very clean, nice amount of seating. I got avocado toast and there was no flavor to it. I've had avocado toast in many places and usually there's some seasonings on it. Husband liked his breakfast sandwich. Pastries were gorgeous but were a letdown. I loaded up on several different kinds and brought them to my adult kids and they didn't say much. I hope to stop again and hopefully it's more tasty next time. read more

Good food, great music, and friendly staff. They were quick and always were asking us if we needed anything. read more

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Unbelievable bakery. Great pastry choices and the bread is to die for. It is decorated extremely well and has a comfortable ambience. I enjoyed grabbing a tea and pastry and sitting at the elevated table by the front window to people watch. They share the restroom with the attached C.O.D Casino. We saw another Schat's in Carson City while we traveled through there. read more

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5/6/2023 Who doesn't enjoy visiting a bakery.. especially one that is rather new.. Finally made it down to this location.. The design and atmosphere felt like it was a holiday.. Line was long and lots of baked items in stock. I know the next visit, will be scrumptious! read more

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Was there for Breakfast yesterday. We ordered Avocado toast and a breakfast bowl and coffee. Paid over $30. First there were 6 tables all with dirty dishes. Nobody was bussing the tables yet there were 5 employees standing around talking. Asked a girl for a wet towel to wipe off a dirty table and she looked put off for us asking her to clean a table. The food was terrible. Avocados were brownish black, not fresh at all, eggs were barely cooked and greasy. Everything sucked. Looked at the griddle that they were cooking the food and it was filthy and greasy. The cook never scraped or cleaned the griddle once. We won't be back. This place is not anything like the one in Bishop. Don't waste your time or $$$. read more

ITEMS I bought their packaged almond pound cake which was really good!! I enjoyed the chocolate covered strawberries too. They come in either milk chocolate or white chocolate. They were big strawberries too. VENUE is a brick building down the street from my favorite Italian restaurant, Khristopher's. It's big inside. The left side is the bakery and the right side is their restaurant seating area. I haven't been there for food, and it was empty for the food side when I went. I'd definitely come back for their baked goods again. Parking is street parking and was easy to find on a Saturday late afternoon. read more

Schat’s Bakery and Restaurant - Next to the casino - Bakeries Near Me - Minden, Nevada

The customer service was very poor. When I walked in, the girl behind the counter just stared at me without saying a word. I had to greet her first before she finally responded, but after that she went silent again. I'm not sure if this is her first job, but she definitely needs more training in customer service. As for the items, the Swedish cookie was dry (2/5), and the macaron cookie was also disappointing (2/5). read more

Wonderful place to get your caffeine fix, and my favorite item is their iced vanilla chai. It is creamy with a sweet but not overly sweet taste. It still has a nice flavor after two rounds of ice too! Whenever I am here, I always see people eating sandwiches. And I finally got to try their Ruben and now I get it! Hot, fresh, lots of sauce, cheese and a thick serving of pastrami. The people who work there are very helpful and in fact one time we spilled an entire coffee. It was a messy disaster! Not only did they help us to clean it up, but they also gave us another coffee! We made sure to tip them well! The seating area is so cute with tables and booths. The bathroom is next door in the casino. The air in there is straight up "my grandma who smoked 100 packs of Benson & Hedges" vibes, based on my very own grandma when we'd go to Vegas together. read more

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We finally got to visit the very famous Schats bakery which is just one of a few throughout Nevada and California! We visited on a Sunday morning around 7:30 AM, there was plenty of parking and the restaurant was open and had quite a few people there already. Immediately we were starving and as soon as you walk in, you'll see that they have a ton of bread and pastries for sale. We picked up a loaf of banana bread to bring home to our neighbors. We ordered baklava to go, a blueberry scone, the chorizo burrito to dine in, and a vanilla iced Chai which we ordered per a Yelp recommendation. The line moved quickly and we were able to sit down in a booth. This the first thing I noticed when we sat down it was how impeccably clean the entire restaurant was. It's connected to a casino which is also super clean and the entire town felt so quaint and cute. We definitely kind of fell in love with Minden at this point! The chorizo burrito was a generous portion and so delicious, my favorite part was the green salsa that went on top. NOT spicy, but YUM!! Looks like it was made in-house. My partner loved his blueberry scone, it was so soft and fresh with a beautiful crystallization on the outside. He also loved the ice vanilla chai, which was suuuper sweet, but he didn't mind. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was beautiful. One of the only things we found to be strange however, is that there is no Wi-Fi. Overall, definitely a 5-star experience, and we will definitely come back if we are popping through Minden again. read more

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I love Schaffer bakery everywhere else than the one in carson City Nv. Unorganized, unprofessional & had a hard time dealing with the chef, I couldn't understand him. When the waitress brought me my food, I looked at it, took one bite and handed it right back to the counter. The bakery itself is subpar. Never will I go back to the there. read more

Great displays, small town vibe, family owned, great products, and worthy of your support. I'll see you there! read more

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Best croissants in town. Also baked goods are plentiful and alot of options ! Everything baked fresh and daily.

Located in an old brick building with a tin ceiling painted black, this place gives off historic mixed with farmhouse vibes. Wooden wall behind a row of bench seats, heavy wood dividers with orange and beige seats. Chunky light fixtures tie it all together. Lots of various dessert slices in the case, full loaves and cakes to purchase as well. Bagel sandwich was excellent for breakfast, served hot, eggs had seasoning, and the bagel was really good. This would have been a 5-star experience but for the gal working the counter who was rude and pushy like we were inconveniencing her by coming in. read more

I picked a loaf of sourdough bread from the shelf and when I made a sandwich at home I realized the bread was stale and hard. Unlike a normal soft fresh loaf. I returned to the bakery and was told the loaf I selected was TWO DAYS OLD! This was based on the color of the small tag which seals the loaf. The young man said "try this loaf, it is only one day old". I said I wanted a fresh loaf of today's bread (Thursday's). He selected a loaf from the rolling rack and told me it was baked today. I was shocked and disappointed that the bakery with such a good reputation and history was selling stale bread to unwitting customers. Now I need to figure out the tag code so I can be assured I am getting what I want and what I pay for. I know that a yellow tag was baked on Thursday. On occasion, they do have a "day old" cart. Perhaps they should have one daily and stop selling stale products. read more

This is a small add-on to a casino. When I went in around 11 AM they were not serving anything but their ready-made baked goods. The kitchen was closed and this was super disappointing because I stopped in to get breakfast before the long drive back to the Bay Area. The coffee was great And the almond and raspberry croissants were delicious. Really had my heart set on a breakfast burrito though. Maybe don't offer breakfast if you don't actually serve it. read more

Bread is great especially the chili cheese bread. Sheep herders bread with a turkey sandwich was wonderful.

Blown away by their prices, was hoping for a quick cup of coffee and a maple bar, they don't sell any kind of donuts. Ended up buying an éclair, a loaf of bread and a small cookie plate, cost over 50 dollars. Left with a very bad ripped-off feeling. Nothing like the Schat's in Bishop. It's a betrayal to the name. read more