I'm surprised their average star rating is so low! We had a nice experience here recently. We stopped in for a bit of breakfast and to get some bread for the week + a birthday dessert. They have quite a bit of baked goods out, especially bread loaves, for folks to wrap up and take to the counter to buy. We picked out a white bread loaf and browsed the pies. We came closer to noon, so the baked goods like croissants and scones were pretty picked over and not labeled - the main tricky part of picking out what to have. My brother trapped what he guessed was a savory scone. I opted for a chocolate mousse cake from the patisserie display. I also ordered a sausage lentil soup. Counter service was to-the-point but efficient. We found a spot to sit easily - quite a bit of seating here plus a communal table too. I LOVED the soup! So delicious. My brother enjoyed his scone as well. I am dying to try their other soups now! read more

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What a great coffee spot! Not only do they have coffee, but they have soups, pastries, bread, and breakfast. I had one of the specials, a tiramisu latte. I could taste the tiramisu flavor and it was not overly sweet. We each had a pumpkin cake pop. Service was friendly and fast. Despite our coming in a Sunday, the cafe was quiet. Easy to park on the side streets. Will be back! read more

Turtle Bread - Tiramisu latte & pumpkin cake pop (10/5/2025) - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Would have spent all day at this cafe. Something for everyone and the atmosphere was calm and welcoming! Honestly may need to move to the area just for this cafe read more

Love this place. However the early shut down/removal of products leaves something to be desired. Has happened more than once, finally mentioning now. Got here at 3:30 Fri. They close at 4. All the dry goods had already been bagged or trashed or whatever they do. This part of closing takes probably 7 minutes, max, if they've sold little. It all goes into a trash bag. I get wanting out and prepping to close. But this? read more

This is a solid place for bread and pastries. I like how they display their items so you can see everything at once. I enjoyed my caramel pecan roll and am looking forward to trying other things! It's a cute and casual space and inviting to spend some time. read more

Turtle Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pasties were dry and garbage. The lady making coffee this morning was rude to her employee and to me because I ordered a half of pump of vanilla. She berated him and told him it's a stupid order and not to take orders like that while I was standing there. I've been drinking coffee for 40 years and never had a problem getting half a pump of vanilla, I know Edina wouldn't know coffee if it slapped them in the face but it's not rocket science that I just want a little hint of vanilla in there. There are other employees that are great but I'm guessing this lady treats them poorly, hopefully she is not in charge. I won't be back and will be recommending my network to avoid. read more

Still mediocre baked goods at premium prices. There are so many good bakeries in the cities that, unless you're looking for a greasy breakfast, I'd skip this one. Cafe ceres is right next door and is the same price or cheaper while the quality is miles better. Service at Turtle Bread is about what you'd expect from a place run by high school kids. Not bad but apathetic at best. It's a neighborhood place that's riding that Linden Hills price train and relying on older regulars. For a better food at a cheaper price go to Cafe Ceres, Jones Coffee, France 44, or even the Wedge Coop. read more

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Always a great experience and great food! Their coffee and pastries are amazing! It was amazing when we lived two blocks away! LOL

Just popped in to grab a pie for New Year's Eve. The pies are consistently great here.

Chicago location : Good food, great pastries, (best cherry turnovers around ) and great customer service. All in a friendly neighborhood store, what more could you want? read more

Turtle Bread is a very charming cafe with counter order service. There are plenty of options available here that it is almost overwhelming. I settled with the pumpkin bar, daily quiche and split a key lime pie. I thought the desserts were the stars of the show. The pumpkin bar was light even with the cream cheese frosting and the cinnamon dusting added a perfect extra touch. The key lime pie was also light, sweet, and just the right amount of tart you'd expect from the citrus! On the other hand, the quiche was good. Very fluffy, well cooked, and the crust was tasty. However, the overall flavor was pretty bland. The same goes for the taste of chicken and mushroom soup that I had. The soup was perfectly creamy, and had great ingredients but there wasn't much spice or seasoning in it. Still a good meal, but would prefer more flavor in the dishes. One thing to note is that the restrooms are downstairs, so it may not be accessible to all customers. read more

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Stopped by on a Sunday for breakfast! They had a lot of baked goods available. Unsure I love the "buffet" style in which they had the baked goods set up, it was in a busy area and I felt uncertain about people just being able to grab whatever pastry they wanted. So...I passed on the baked goods and opted for a breakfast sandwich. The sandwich came with a variety of meat choices, and I went with sausage assuming that it would be a sausage patty. Nope, they just put two whole sausage links on the sandwich. So I just took them out and ate them separate since it was too hard to eat with them in the sandwich. I guess my bad for not asking but...I can't say I've ever seen a sandwich done that way before lol. Additionally, the sandwich came with breakfast potatoes. However, I found they weren't seasoned and were a little cold... I love a potato regardless but they didn't blow me away or anything. I really love the inside of turtle bread. Lots of seating, super cute decor, very cozy, great location. I've also had their food before and really liked it, but this breakfast sandwich was a bit of a bummer. It needed more seasoning or a sauce or something... I don't think I'd get it again, but like I said, I know I've enjoyed their breakfast food in the past so maybe I just need to try something else. read more

Food is still good but its FILTHY! The tables, chairs and windowsills were covered in crumbs and food. The floors didn't look like they had been mopped in weeks, even the walls were nasty. read more

Turtle bread gets a lot of mixed reviews and I think part of that is simply because it doesn't fit neatly into a specific category. Is it a bakery, a restaurant, a deli, a coffee shop? Depending on your mood it can be any of those. The bakery items are all top notch and serve as the basis of several of the restaurant items. While I understand the desire to showcase the bread, buns, etc., I would also prefer a bit more flavor in what's between the bread. But I still like coming here. I like the vibe, the simple food and always grab something to bring home for later. Not pictured was my daughter's French toast. Normally a great option here. But today the custard was not fully cooked and she didn't appreciate the imitation syrup. read more

Turtle Bread - Breakfast sandwich - nicely done but a bit bland which benefited from some hot sauce. - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I've had this on my list for a while and decided to stop in today. My review in two sentences.. The charm of the place is off the charts, otherwise the food is a little bland and pricey. I'd give it a weak 3/5. Parking is a little tricky because I don't think they have a dedicated lot, but there may have been one across the street that I didn't see. We parked in front of a house across the way. It's pretty much all free street parking and feels a little chaotic. I love the little street it's on, it feels quaint and romantic. If you wanna romanticize your life... try it out. Turtle Bread almost looks like a place out of a book or tv show and warms your heart when you step in. The almost-rickety, well loved wood and tile interior vibe always tugs at my heartstrings. There are two rooms you can sit in (booths or chair options) and the bathrooms are located down stairs -- I did not see an accessible option to get to the restroom. The only menus available on the wall that I could see were drink menus and there were tons of bakery and cheese items that you could help yourself to. Their chilled bakery case was small but impressive. To get a food menu, you need to go up to the register where they have a few that are letter size and laminated. Turtle Bread has a breakfast and lunch menu. I didn't look too hard at it and ordered an apple bacon omelette, and my husband ordered the breakfast burrito. We got 2 cold press coffees and an apple juice. Our total was $45. Service was neutral. Nobody was friendly but nobody was mean. The condiments and anything you might need for coffee or cafe drinks are spread out by the registers and there's a pretty good selection of everything. Ketchup, sriracha, franks red hot, simple syrup, half and half, any kind of sugar you might want, a huge water dispenser, takeaway boxes and cups, silverware, straws, classic ceramic diner mugs.. I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Nice big spread. Our food didn't take long and was brought out to us. It looked really impressive! The potatoes were my favorite part of the meal. Like, wow. I will be googling how to make potatoes like that. Otherwise, the food was pretty bland. It had no seasoning whatsoever, which was disappointing for a $14 omelette. I grabbed some ketchup, sriracha, salt, and pepper, and that helped a bit but.. man. Disappointing. On the other hand, if you don't like your food seasoned for tummy issues or otherwise, this spot could be your new jam. OH I'm glad I mentioned jam, because the bread and jam were also very good. So my favorite parts of the meal were the buttery toasty bread, tart jam, and crispy salted potatoes. Yum. One more thing was that after I had already drank 3 cups of water I noticed that there was some dirt or bug looking sediment in the bottom of the cup. Oooooops. That put an end to my drinking. I liked that there were a few other local businesses and community classes listed inside, it feels like they care about the community. I'll come back if I feel like getting some fancy cheese, bread, or olive oil, but otherwise this one is falling off my radar. Actually, I might come here to sit and read with an iced tea or coffee if I want to feel like my life is a move for a couple hours. read more

Turtle Bread - Breakfast burrito and salad, cold press, apple juice, and apple bacon omelette with fries - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Turtle Bread Company is one of my favorite places! I love their quiche and the creamy mushroom soup is delicious. A lot of mushrooms, unlike most places. And the bread! So good! ​ read more

Nice community driven bakery/cafe. Beautiful pastries, breads and baked goods are all delicious. All that is wonderful, however it lacks the vibrant luster that it has had in years past. Staff nice and friendly, Covid-19's compliant. Just kinda dull. read more

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My husband and I arrived 45 minutes before it closed - Jessica behind the counter said - keep in mind we close at 6 - she was not very friendly - so we left! :( read more

This place is a neighborhood gem! very charming with delicious items. I met a friend for coffee and then ended up staying through lunch. I recommend a baked good with your coffee- we split a chocolate chip cookie and it was scrumptious. I am a big fan of soup so this place does not disappoint. I ordered the tomato basil and it comes with a side of fresh warm bread. completely hit the spot! there is also plenty of seating for a cafe setting which is nice. Only downfall is parking can be hard to come by, prepare to walk a couple blocks especially if there on a weekend read more

Good gathering place,but with stale based goods and terrible coffee. Turtle Bread: up your game you are a bad bakery. read more

Great selection of baked goods. The staff was very sweet. We wish that the baked goods were labeled so that you knew what the items were. But everything tasted good! read more

Turtle Bread - Strawberry rhubarb pie - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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It was very busy as I walked in on a Sunday morning, but still was able to find a seat. The line to order went quickly, however as I waited for my coffee to be made I unfortunately overheard a girl behind the counter loudly complaining to another about how busy it had gotten. If you cannot handle the morning rush, perhaps working behind a counter was a poor choice. read more

Another great restaurant that I had forgotten about. We had tried Colossal cafe, but they are no longer open on Thanksgiving. Doll had called Turtle so we knew they were open. Very good Eggs Benedict, nice flavor to the hollandaise sauce. Good flavor to the ham, and you know the bread was excellent. Doll had the veggie omelette with a side salad. She loved the salad, with a balsamic dressing. The omelette was top notch as well. Ham, spinach, mushrooms with fontina cheese. read more

Turtle Bread - Eggs Benedict and veggie omelette. - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I worked at this location about 20 and 25 years ago (for short times). The quality of food has gone down. My quiche was soggy, overheated in a microwave, and deflated. The chocolate croissants have less chocolate and are drier than they used to be. The tomato basil soup is still good. It's always been pricey but I don't think it's worth the price anymore. Bring back the quality please! read more

It can be hit or miss here. Good atmosphere except can be quite noisy. Chairs are hard. I have been here many many times.... Will go again. read more

Tuna Melt was not much of a melt, so much as a luke warm attempt at a sandwhich. My brother in christ, you didn't even toast both sides of the bread slices and you offered a mere slice of american kraft cheese for the 'melt' section of your to-do list. You checked off the boxes like a middle schooler going through their first EOG. "Yeah that looks good enough." 14 dollars would have been better put towards my usual pack of Marlboro Reds, at least I'm glad these are killing me. read more

Turtle Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I always order the same thing, its always hot and delicious, today my huevos rancheros arrived cold . It seemed like it had been left out for 15 mins or more. Did they make mine first then set it aside so they could serve my friends, or did the server forget it and served others. Recommend that make it and get it out to the customer hot. read more

We stopped by to pickup a few treats! I loved the chocolate cookie! It was super soft and flavorful. I had never tried a Mexican brownie and found this to be very good, but the $4.99 price was pretty high. The bread was good, but nothing to write home about. We also picked up these cute little turtles! read more

Turtle Bread - Mexican brownie, chocolate cookie, bread - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Good food and friendly cashiers! It's a cute location with barn aesthetic. Nice area!

Food is consistently good. Service ok. Ambience busy, bustling. Bake goods, soups, quiches always a winner

We had breakfast for the first time last week at Turtle Bread. I had their Denver omelette and Dick had the blueberry pancakes. The omelet was good and the bread & potatoes were delicious. Dick said the pancakes were okay. They have shelving to purchase their bread and baked goods which look amazing. The place is in a neighborhood so street parking is very easy. Turtle Bread is very clean and spacious. We prefer to be waited on as opposed to placing an order at the counter but they do deliver your food to your table, along with the silverware. They have a table with coffee, jelly, hot sauce, etc., to serve yourself and also a station for dispensing your dirty dishes. I'm glad we tried it. I give it three stars only because it is not a full service restaurant and is more like a bakery. read more

Always love getting bakery items here. Mostly self serve for the bakery items. My favorite things are the pecan rolls and the ginger cookies. read more

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We haven't been here for sometime and couldn't be more disappointed with today's lunch. I saw a "Kitchen Staff Wanted" sign has been posted and hopefully whomever takes the job will be better trained than the cook who prepared our food today. I ordered the Cheesesteak sandwich. It arrived quickly and had little in common with what is generally considered to be a Cheesesteak sandwich. While the menu stated it was made with a "Soft Baguette," mine was made with 2 slices of bread (see photo). The onions? Instead of caramelized (or even heated) they were plopped at room temperature on top of the meat which was also sliced way too thick for use on a cheesesteak. Of course any decent cheesesteak sandwich also includes at least two "colors" of peppers which have been cooked with the onions. Not at Turtle Bread. Mine came with red peppers only and were absolutely COLD. Note to the operator: If you're not interested in serving a Cheesesteak sandwich that even resembles a cheesesteak sandwich, take it off the menu. Oh yeah...my dining partner's Greek Romaine Salad with chicken. The chicken was dry and tasteless. When we advised the staff there was no Feta cheese on the salad, we were told that, "you didn't ask for it." The menu clearly states Feta Cheese is a standard ingredient on the salad. A staff member eventually delivered a small bowl of what was supposed to be on the salad. Clearly, Turtle Bread Company wins the "Worst Performance After the Covid Reopening" award. They should take a hint from the scores of locally owned/operated restaurants that have risen to the occasion and provided a good experience. Instead, they were a $38 lunch mistake. Don't make the same mistake I made. read more

Turtle Bread - This is NOT a cheesesteak sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I had the most pleasant experience today!!! I was craving the Tomato Basil's soup for my food item and was worried they wouldn't have it so early in the morning. However they did!!!! Absolutely best costumer service!!! read more

This has quickly become my favorite casual brunch spot. It feels like you're dining amongst friend rather than at a restaurant. It's designed to be a cozy bakery with ample seating both indoors and out. You'll have to get there early if you want to snag a spot outside because those seats go quickly. So far I've been impressed with every dish I've had here. My standout favorites have been the Apple and bacon omelette and salmon egg hash. Don't forget the pastry items. They're not overly sweet, the croissants and breads are delicate, flaky, and addicting. Put this place on your list of must try if you like a dining experience that's cozy without being pretentious. read more

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By far my favorite artisan bakery in the twin cities with a great variety of hearty breads and tasty pastries. I'm particularly found of the sourdough bread as well as the almond flavored breakfast pastry shaped like a pretzel (don't even know what it's called by you will recognize it by sight). I also find myself combing through the cheese case and like that they sell small chunks and spreads that are just enough for two. If you grab some bread and cheese you can head over to lake Harriet band shell for a small picnic and a great afternoon. Prices are decent and the atmosphere is lively yet peaceful on a Sunday morning with lots of young families. There's a modest parking lot directly across the street from the store if you can't find a place on the street. read more

Turtle Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Love this place! Such a friendly neighborhood vibe and yummy food :) the staff is so kind and their baked goods are amazing!

On a warm May morning sitting outside for breakfast was a perfect setting. Ordered the salmon scramble with salad at the counter and they brought it out to me fairly quickly. The coffee was hot and tasty and self refillable. The salmon scramble was okay but nothing special for a rather pricey breakfast. The salad and accompanying bread were both tasty. The scramble itself was rather flavorless and there were no salt and pepper shakers outside. I blame myself for not going inside for the salt and pepper as it would have helped this bland dish. One of my fellow diners also commented on the blandness of her entree. I would go back for bread, as they had an extensive good looking variety. The hot breakfast items were much less successful. read more

Had the "Tomatoe & Basil Soup" w/ a "Summer Salad". Holy cow it was delicious! Specifically enjoyed dipping the fresh slice of bread into the soup. Souch a great taste. Highly recommend. Didn't have time to take a photo because I forgot from enjoying it so much haha. read more

All the soups "Rock" so to speak!! Incidentally, the "cup" seems as big as the bowl! Very tasty just like Mom used to try and make. Yuk yuk.. the pre make sandwiches are excellent and generous. Any of the bakery goods, in my opinion and tasty and while seemly expensive are worth the ; perhaps the best anywhere. Try the cookies, not a bad one in the bunch! read more