overall good sandwich but nothing exceptional. friendly workers and easy order ahead process. small…read moreinside but seating available outside with easy parking.

One of my favorite sandwich places in all of the TC! Whenever we are St. Paul and thinking about…read morelunch, this place is on the shortlist. Parking is easy, as there is a free public lot about 50 feet away, and street parking is also available. The workers are always friendly, and often will give you cheese samples (yum). I have never had a bad sandwich here. Some favorites are the chicken salad, the prosciutto-fig-ricotta, and the sweet chorizo. Today, I ordered the Turkey club and the Sandwich of the Week, the La Tur, which had a cow, goat and sheep milk cheese with blueberry honey jam, greens and bacon. It was good, but don't get this sandwich unless you like cheeses that REALLY have that sheep flavor! There are a few small tables for 2 tucked inside by the register, and a couple of small tables outside in nice weather, but this is really more of a grab'n go place. We took these on the plane with us the next day, as we were traveling. Pro Tip: You can earn France 44 rewards at this location, just tell them you are a member when you get to the register!

Cozy family business. Staff is not too engaging but they had been there for a long while. always…read moregreat bread!

Nice, small, family owned business on the lower west end of St. Paul. Delicious gourmet Lebanese…read morefoods for take out: flatbread, garlic sauce (not great), baklava, olives and more. Stop in to pick up ingredients for your meal a home.

Can't believe I've never been here until now! This neighborhood staple is near Linden Hills and we…read morestopped in for brunch. You can get bread, pastries, and other food items here - or eat in. They have a ton of space and an attached area for additional seating. By the time we arrived, most of the pastries were very picked over. They were all on one tray so we couldn't tell what was what. They did have a huge selection of bread loaves to take home! I LOVED their lentil sausage soup - some of the best soup I've had in a while! My brother enjoyed his scone and bread loaf. I also purchased a dessert cake to take home for my husband's birthday, which was delicious. Service wasn't the friendliest, but wouldn't stop me from coming back.

charming, but the other one is stronger overall. That location has about four times as many…read moreserve-yourself bakery items out, plus friendlier service. The food here is great--especially the asparagus, red pepper, and goat cheese quiche. Downsides: very few outlets, so it's not ideal for working. The chai is disappointing--too honey-forward and not spiced like real chai--and I wish they offered matcha lattes like the other location. This spot is about a 3.5/5. The other location earns a 4.5/5 thanks to far more bakery options, better service, and matcha (still losing half a point for the same bad chai).

It always smells great in here and their bread is delicious!! The employees are also very nice.read more

Honestly, the whole experience was disappointing. I would encourage any reader to stop and check…read moreout Uffda Donuts instead (right next door) for any sweet treats. I called late Monday morning to set up a Wednesday 7am pick‑up because I needed breakfast for a Leadership training event. I live closer to Maple Grove, which is why I ordered from that location, but since I was commuting to Burnsville, the timing was really important. The woman who took my order didn't write everything down, so the store called me Tuesday. No big deal. I was actually glad they double‑checked. But that's when I found out the online menu doesn't match what they actually sell. I wanted two dozen rolls, half cinnamon and half caramel. Turns out caramel rolls with nuts are still listed online but aren't even available anymore. Whatever. I adjusted. When I showed up Wednesday at 7am, the woman at the counter clearly knew I was the one picking up the big order. They weren't busy, but she started running around like she had no idea what was going on. She told me the rolls had *just* come out of the oven and she needed to figure out how to package them. It was already past my pick‑up time. She apologized, but I was frustrated. I asked how long it would be, and she said five minutes. I didn't walk out until after 7:15. If you commute, you know how much that throws off your whole morning. And then... the cinnamon rolls weren't even frosted. The presentation was honestly pretty sad. When I asked about the frosting, she hesitated and then proceeded to go in the back to fill a cup of their icing. I won't be using GHBC for corporate events again. The rolls tasted fine, but nothing special, definitely not worth the hassle.

Gigi's is an energetic cafe with plenty of pastry, drink, and breakfast options. You order at the…read morecounter and the staff brings your order to the table. The walls are covered in for-sale art by local artists. It's a feast for the eyes and adds a ton of character. I had a yogurt parfait with their homemade jam and it was fantastic. I've also heard rave reviews of their biscuits and jam.

Gigi's Cafe in Uptown was a solid brunch stop. I ordered the Nutty Professor coffee and a breakfast…read morewrap and both were really good. The only funny part was I asked for avocado in the wrap and they just gave it on the side instead, which felt a bit random, but it didn't take away from the meal. Overall it's still a really solid spot if you're looking for brunch in the area.

Such a great, chill place to kick back and relax and have amazing food. Seriously some of the best…read morebread in town. From Brotchen (hard rolls), to whole loaves of bread (which they will also slice). Some of my faves is the smaller loaf of sour dough called Bauern Brot and their Currant Rye. Another thing I enjoy is their great selection of wines. Being situated next door to Broken Clock, they also offer one of their beers on tap. Have you ever had a schnitzchen? Well here is your place to give these amazing little things a try. Two slices of dark bread topped with lox, or salmon, roasted beets, mushroom spread and more. These little things always change up with usually a choice of 5 or 6 on the menu. Seriously, you should go. And if you want bread, go earlier.

An authentic German bakery has popped up in nord'east and it's a winner…read more The huge cafe space and wine bar has an attached bakery that was busily churning out pretzels and all types of loaves when we visited on a Wednesday at noon. We were hoping for lunch but options are limited to the daily soup and a couple of savory breads-onion/bacon or sour kraut/cheese-both of which were fine. Needless to say I took home a bagful of bread including pretzels (they don't really keep-best to eat day you buy them) cookies and fantastic sour dough baguette-delicious! On a weekday street parking wasn't an issue-except for huge mounds of ice and snow. Definitely want to go back to sample more items from this very authentic spot.

Gotten takeout a few times now and each has been a great experience. It's a small, takeout joint…read morewith only a window bar you'd expect to see in NYC. The owner and staff are all great; greeting everyone and happily answering questions. You might initially gawk at the price for a sandwich but they are worth it and could easily be 2 meals for most people. Beyond the sandwiches they've got rotating sweet treats and deli salads that are fantastic. Legit some of the best coleslaw I've ever had. My favorite thing is the dutch crunch bread they get special made for the shop. It's impossible to find around here and the slight sweetness and texture add something special to each hoagie. If you're looking for a locally-owned deli to grab lunch from this is one I highly recommend.

Save yourself the 18.75. Stopped by for a turkey sandwich and for the price point and reviews I…read morefigured it would be worth it, but boy was I wrong. I got the Eddie and the turkey was cut very thick with only two slices on the sandwich. Now I'm not picky but the turkey was so incredibly grisly and tough with huge fat deposits to the point when you bite into the sandwich the whole piece of meat comes out. I couldn't even bring myself to eat the other half. The bread was the best part love a Dutch crunch but man the turkey was just so bad. Didn't think a turkey sandwhich could be this disappointing

You don't know what great bread is until you try this place! Their bread is made every day from…read morescratch on site and they use only a handful of ingredients. They have four or five breads they serve every single day then an additional rotation of breads that they serve different days of the week. In addition they have dog treats, biscuits, scones, and some desert items they make that change monthly. PRO TIP - check the Great Harvest website before you visit the store to know what breads and deserts are available that particular day/month. Also since the store makes bread fresh every morning, they don't have bread available right when they open, instead show up 2-3 hours after they open to get fresh bread. PRO TIP #2 - Save the label from each loaf you buy since for every ten or so labels you get a free loaf. The only negatives is that their parking lot is a little tight to get into and out of and their bread costs about $2-$3 more a loaf than the cheaper store brands. But once you taste it you'll know it's well worth the price.

I've been wanting to try the bread here for so long, but everytime I thought of it, it was a Sunday…read moreor Monday when they're closed. Glad I came on a Friday when there was green chile cheddar sourdough-- it was absolutely incredible. The perfect amount of sour and cheese flavor. It was still warm from the oven when they packed it for me! The staff were really nice and there were lots of options for sweets, breads, and premade mixes. I love that the menu switches everyday so I can go back to try more. I'm very picky about good bread and this is a must try in the cities!