I live very close so I go here regularly. Very good ambience especially in good weather when the patio is open. One of the few coffee shops/bakery I go back to over and over in a short period of time. It is a very busy place. The pastries I've tried have all been good, but what I always come back for is the egg and goat cheese croissant sandwich - there's nothing else like it! The only drawbacks in my opinion are that the espresso menu is somewhat limited, especially in terms of latte flavors, and the black coffee is pretty acidic in my opinion. This place is definitely more focused on being a bakery though, so I can't dock them much for that. read more

You will not find a better bakery in Minnesota! Croissants, bread, danish's scones and much much more. Don't forget to look in their cooler. Delicious! Banana cream, eclairs and more. You can get any coffee, tea etc. Excellent service and extraordinary owner/master baker. read more

New coffee shop and bakery opened in the Uptown area by the pastry chef who was supplying baked goods to Spyhouse Coffee shops among other things. Very beautiful space. A lot of white, light bright colors and open baking space. It has the atmosphere of a fun late weekend brunch hangout space. It doesn't have the traditional vibe of a coffee shop where you feel like opening your laptop and sitting for hours. It was noisy, but in a fun way. A lot of chatting and eating around us. The trail cookie was chewy and very good. Not overly sweet. The croissant was very flaky and very good as well. I will definitely be back here for a weekend coffee brunch day! read more

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I came here on a Saturday morning with my boyfriend, and it was incredible!!! There was a line out the door to order, and I can see why. I live nearby and I've been here before just to grab a chocolate croissant to go, but this time I ate inside. The coffee shop/cafe/bakery atmosphere is great for a Saturday morning, and the dining area has so much natural light. My boyfriend and I both ordered iced vanilla lattes with oat milk. It's what we get everywhere. The ones at Black Walnut definitely stack up with other coffee shops in uptown. To eat, I chose the chocolate croissant, and it was delicious as I already knew from past experience. So light and flaky, and the chocolate center was the perfect amount of chocolate for the pastry. My boyfriend got the egg and cheese croissant sandwich and paid $1 more to add ham. It was phenomenal - I stole multiple bites. Make sure you grab plenty of napkins for the table because the croissant loaf that the breakfast sandwich comes on be flaking everywhere (in a good way). read more

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I visited on a busy Saturday afternoon. I tried their kouign amann, only the chocolate filled version was left, so I went with it. It was a perfectly buttery and sweet pastry, exactly as it should be. The chocolate center added some interest and it was very delicious, but I'd still prefer a traditional kouign amann over the chocolate filled. I also enjoyed a rich and flavorful cold press coffee. I took some blackout cookies with me to try, and they were crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle... perfect texture! Slightly too bitter for my preference, but yummy overall! The atmosphere was light and lively. With many guests enjoying their Saturday afternoon on the patio, or inside beating the heat. I spent more hours there than anticipated because I felt so comfortable. There was a sign on the door noting staffing challenges, an understandable and smart way to set expectations. However, I didn't experience any reduced or unsatisfactory service. There were many staff members taking orders, baking, and diligently cleaning. Though I was only there for a few hours, my impression was that they are fortunate to have a strong staff working hard to keep the operation running. Kudos! read more

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Amazing food, coffee and tea. Get here early because the best things sell out quick. But everything we had was great and the service was also. The croissants were some of the best I've had and everything was very fresh. Would come here everyday if I lived closer! read more

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This bakery was exceptional!! I was so happy to have discovered this in my bakery research for Minneapolis and am surprised that it doesn't pop up more often on food articles for the city. The locals are very much in the know, however, because we saw tons of people and had to wait in a long line that moved very fast partially because a lot of folks took their pastries to go. The bakery is so cute and prettily designed with space to eat inside and outside. The pastries were SO GOOD! We got the banana bread, pistachio and chocolate croissant, and the bear claw as sweet items and the ham quiche for a savory breakfast item. We each got cappuccinos which were great. The bear claw was easily the star of the show... the dough was so buttery, perfect texture, and I can imagine that their regular croissant is fabulous based off of this. The cream cheese and raspberry fillings were such a great addition and not overpowering! The pistachio chocolate croissant wasn't the best because the pistachio to chocolate ratio was way off - barely any chocolate and just way too much pistachio filling. It wasn't bad in any way, just didn't love it. The banana bread was perfectly flavorful and moist and was a nice addition to our sweets! Finally, the quiche was just perfect. Exactly what you want in a quiche and I have no notes. One thing I want to add is that the cake looked mouth-watering and I wish I could've tried it! read more

The food here was fabulous! My partner and I sat on their beautiful patio while we enjoyed our food. The mushroom leek croissant was buttery and crispy, and the mushroom and leek mixture inside was delightful. The banana pudding was equally as amazing! read more

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The egg sandwich, no ham, and the sourdough bread are destination treats. Really want to try the lemon tart and banana cream mini-pie next time. Wonderful service. Very crowded at 10:30 on a Thursday but line moves quickly. Parking a bit of a pain (it's in uptown after all,) but not insurmountable. read more

Based on the reviews and the long lines I had high hopes 1)Latte - this was just so so, I think my simple coffee at home though is better 2) chocolate croissant- wonderful and buttery, and the chocolate was great, you only need about 3/4 of one though 3) croissant - wonderful, so much butter flavor! read more

I'd say this is my go to regular place, but the fact is, this is my place I have to be careful about how often I go to because EVERYTHING IS GOOD and I would rather not weigh 400 lbs. My preference is always for croissants and related things like the kouign aman, which they often do in interesting flavors. We also love a loaf of their croissant bread for Sunday breakfast. Don't miss, however, the cold case with cakes by the slice and mini pies. Basically, not a place you can come to only once, because there's no way you get away with eating only one thing. Coffee is solid. Not a place you come to just for coffee, but it accompanies their pastries quite well. read more

Love, love, love! Great food, awesome coffee, and excellent service! I will definitely be coming back to this place!

What a great find! Didn't really have any expectations before going. Just wanted to try out something new and support our local business especially during this time. Definitely found a gem. I've always been in the uptown area and can't believe I never came here before!! We picked out a few things to try. Did not have one bad bite. Lemon tart was smooth and delicate. I actually ate the Lemon tart later at night at home. I was only supposed to have one bite just to try since it was already late but yea that did not happen. I couldn't stop at one bit and before I knew it there was less than half left. So yea I just finished it. Kouign Amann is what I actually came here for. Flakey like a croissant. Sweet and and sticky from the sugar that creates this caramelization. Definitely recommend this one if you can't decide. The Cassis vanilla cake was delish. The best part is the bottom cracker like layer. What's not pictured is the Croque Monsieur. Again I was halfway done before realizing I didn't take a picture. At first you think the bread to ham and cheese ratio is way off and that the sandwich is just gonna be dry and all bread. It wasn't. It was perfect. The sides were toasted and crispy. Tasted like a cheese crouton when you bite into in. Then when you get to the middle the bread is light and fluffy. Great brunch item. read more

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Sarah Sarah Sarah Yeah! You are a mad genius in the kitchen and that is why you are my tenth review of the year. I have always loved your croissants from the time I started getting them at NE Spyhouse every weekend after my hot yoga class until recently getting them personally at your spanking brand new bakery in Uptown! Congratulations! I see you working hard in the kitchen. Your cafe is beautiful and thank you for being open during this lockdown. Your pastries lifted up my day. I know I will be back as soon as the lockdown ends for some girl brunch power hour. This cafe is near Uptown but not at the heart of the busy area so there are lots of street parking option. If I have to walk for a couple of blocks, I suppose it is not the worse considering all the good calories I have put in my body that needs to be burned off! The banana chocolate croissant was heavenly...truly. The loads of crunchy almonds at the top and the soft comfort filling of that croissant were like circus in my mouth. Yup, and the lemon tart was tart. I rest my case! Love this bakery! read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Banana chocolate croissant!!!!!!! The almonds overload at the top makes it heavenly! - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Every.single.pastry.is.a. delight. We go once a week to try a new pastry and so far, we love it. We've also tried just their sourdough loaf and the croissant loaf and I now know why there are the same letters of "love" in "loaves". But the real treat is their Cassis Vanilla Bavarian cake. I have never ever had a cake that good. And I don't even like cake. My husband ordered it for my graduation and and I would get a Ph.D. or any other degree if it meant another one of the Bavarian cakes. The bottom of the cake has this special cookie and the pastry is light, flavorful, and decadent. read more

Everything I've had here has been a treat! Each treat is baked to sweet French perfection; fluffy treats abound! The coffee is a little pricey, but worth it if you sit on the French bistro like patio. They take your name if you choose to "dine in" to insure they can do contact tracing, with is both reassuring and pleasing to know they're staying extra safe! The staff wear masks and there is plenty of hand sanitizer to keep everyone safe. If you have your eye on a specific treat, make sure to come early, they often sell out of different items, even on weekdays. If you long for a treat that makes you feel like you're in Europe again, stop in and you'll be transported! Bon appetite!!! read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I recently had the day off and went to Black Walnut bakery to try some of their pastries. Parking in this part of uptown was super easy and free which was a relief. Even though it was 10am on a week day the line was still to the door! I ordered the almond croissant, currant scone, and the pan suisse and a coffee. Though this is a bakery the coffee was EXCELLENT. First the currant scone was different, with layers of soft scone with pieces of currant scattered throughout with a crunchy laminated outside. The flavor was okay not super sweet but I wasn't blown away by it. The pan suisse was excellent, think a pastry filled with raspberry and chocolate. The tartness of the raspberry balanced nicely with the chocolate and it was not overly sweet. The almond croissant was FANTASTIC. the textural contrast between the crunchy almonds, flaky pieces of pastry, and almond filling along with the perfectly rounded almond flavor was incredible. Fresh, melt in your mouth, and perfect for dipping in coffee. If you can get only one item make it this one. Long story short, this place is worth the wait and be sure to call ahead to reserve your pastries because I can only imagine they go quick on the weekends! read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Almond croissant in the front, pan suisse on the right and currant scone in the back. On napkins because we forgot to ask for plates - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Since we can't get to Europe any time soon, Black Walnut most definitely helps ease the pain. What a beautiful display of amazing pastries and cakes. I know where my birthday cake is coming from! The croissants are perfection. Sitting on the patio will transport you to another place. There is no detail missed here read more

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There are soooooooo many delicious items here I recommend going and getting everything. It's all amazing. The place was hoppin on Sunday morning but we found a place to sit right away. The display case was filled with so many treats from croissants to bread to cake. Our table tried the ginger bread, citrus bread, croque monsieur, chocolate croissant, and croissant sandwich. The ginger bread was fantastic with sharp hints of ginger throughout. I loved the citrus bread, it wasn't too sweet and had great flavor. The croissant was very flakey with the perfect amount of chocolate. The croque monsieur and croissant sandwich were served fresh and crisp. I would get all of these things again! Prices were reasonable, staff were great. Everything was fresh and the quality of ingredients is perfect. The space is small but has beautiful lighting and makes a great brunch spot. Lake Bde Maka Ska isn't far and it makes for a great date to grab a drink and a bite and have a stroll around the lake. read more

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One of the two best bakeries in Minneapolis. Get there early for quiche, they don't make enough. Chocolate-Banana Croissants are superior, delectable, and memorable. Regular croissants are great as well. Turkey club sandwich with bacon is excellent and generous. read more

I had been wanting to try this place out after seeing it posted on the yelpmsp's instagram page. It did not disappoint. I was able to choose curbside pickup which was nice since I am trying to avoid going inside stores. I ordered a variety of things for my parents 32nd anniversary. The breakfast sandwich is definitely a must. The croissant bread it is served on is so flaky and delicious. The thick egg really reminded me of Japanese style tamagoyaki that I see on sandwiches in Japan sometimes. I also ordered some cookies, a pullman loaf, banana cream pie, and some croissants. Everything was delicious and I would say the price is affordable. I can't wait to try more things out from here. #ThankYouThursday read more

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I can't say enough good things about Black Walnut Bakery - they really are one of the best bakeries in the Twin Cities. I've been there a few times and they never cease to amaze. On our most recent trip we tried several pastries. All were delicious, but below are my thoughts on each, starting with my favorite: - Bear Claw: this was a new one for me and became a quick favorite. The cream cheese and cherry filling was subtle enough to not be overpowering, but was a delicious addition to the flakey buttery pastry. - Ham & Gruyère Croissant: I love a savory croissant and they got the filling down perfectly - Kouign Amann: buttery and delicious - always a favorite - chocolate croissant: a solid option, not my favorite chocolate croissant in the cities, but a close second - mushroom and potato croissant: not my favorite but I appreciate their attempt at a unique combination and the pastry itself was wonderful. read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Front left: ham and gruyere croissant Front right: Kouign Amann Back: Bear Claw - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Yummmmmm! Worth the trip where ever you are coming from. I had their version of the egg sandwich. It was the most creative, delicious egg sandwich I have had in a while. Wish they had crispy bacon to add to it. I brought home their sea salt coconut cookie and it was so good but I shared too much and will have to go back to eat it all by myself. This is the type of bakery where each time you go back you will try something different. However; it is super crowded on a Saturday am and you will have to hover over tables and hope they leave soon! It is a bit confusing of where you order so basically you just walk up to any part of the counter and have them take your order. Also, do we clear our own dishes? Not sure! read more

Came here on a Sunday morning to pick up some pastries and the place was packed. Parking was also a little hard to find (street only) since this bakery is located in Uptown. Their croissant is one of the best in the Twin Cities. I'd also recommend ordering their cakes for special occasions -- I've tried both the pineapple coconut meringue and cassis and like both of them. read more

Wow - this place has turned me into a pastry lover! I've been here twice and have had great experiences. Right now due to COVID they only allow 5 people in at a time, but the line hasn't been long at all when I've been on the weekend. I've tried the egg and cheese croissant sandwich and an almond filled croissant. Both were delicious!! The croissants are so flakey and baked to perfection. Can't wait to go back and try something new! read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've only been here once, but we stayed for almost two hours so I feel like my five star review is legit. A friend had sampled a bunch of these goodies and so we met up with our two 7 year olds. My wrist is currently broken, so first of all I just have to give huge points to how kind the workers were, helping with my plates and keeping my black coffee filled. Our crew shared a butterscotch banana cream pie, a butter croissant, a hot chocolate chip cookie, and a croquet monsieur and it was all just heavenly perfection. The 7 year olds spent some time drawing pictures, and the adults chatted and it was magical. I want to eat all of these things again, and try about everything else in the case! read more

Wow!! Special bakery with sooo many good things!! Monkey bread was amazing as were the egg sandwiches They were on croissant bread - a first time for me and ridiculously good. Club on multi grain was very special!!! read more

Loved this cafe, I've ordered a chocolate cake for a friend birthday here, it was one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had, since then wanted to visit this place and try out their baked goods. I've heard great reviews about it.. so finally went for brunch and tried few of their stuff... As I enter I notice it's buzzing with crowd... so I already knew that the food would be great.. Absolutely loved each and everything we tried! The chocolate croissant was so so flakey n soft and the chocolate was not too sweet.. their almond croissant is a pleasantly sweet and decadent! The egg and cheese croissant sandwich is a must try! It's good sized portion! Coffee was fine, would have preferred a bit more hot for my liking.. forgot to mention I need extra hot... the hot chocolate was delicious and not too sweet.. ll be going back to try their sourdough... there's no specified parking, it's street parking on the lane.. read more

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So many scrumptious little choices and so little time to finish them all. I couldn't do more than on in any given sitting, but we visited here twice and were gob-smacked at the flavors. Chocolate chip croissants were a big hit for us, but we also loved the cookies and the pistachio pastries. I'm coming back soon for a little yum and so should you. read more

The egg sandwich is a must. The fluffiness can only compare to what that old man saw in the clouds while his house was floating with balloons. I will not elaborate. Go here. read more

The croissant breakfast sandwich is super good, it's flaky and buttery and super flavorful. The cheese they use on this sandwich is amazing! Definitely need to check this place out if you're nearby! Go check out my Instagram at goodeatsminneapolis! read more

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I came here on a saturday morning and the line can definitely wrap around the corner. we were able to snag a spot outside at the patio to eat. the lemon black currant loaf was good on the top 1/2 but the bottom 1/2 was dry. you could tell where the lemon drizzle stopped. the chocolate pistachio croissant was amazing and it was our favorite thing we got. the chocolate croissant was good but the one with pistachios was better. read more

Black Walnut Bakery - lemon black currant loaf - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Take me back to Europe! No need when you go to Black Walnut bakery. It's like stepping down a cobblestone street in a little French town. I think their location is perfect across from truce and a yummy ice cream shop. It's just what that south uptown neighborhood needs! I would highly recommend you try a pastry or two and get one of their quiches or breakfast sandwiches! They also have Le Dog and other luck worthy options. I also got an americano that was perfect. Looking forward to being able to sit inside and enjoy another round of fun, unique, delicious pastries read more

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KOUIGN AMANN...OMG! Never have I enjoyed a kouign amann so much. This was simply the perfect pastry combination of hundreds of layers of folded dough, butter, sugar, and salt with a burnished, flaky, crunchy caramel exterior and delicate, moist and sweet center. Absolute perfection!!!! I'm here on vacation, but will make a repeat stop tomorrow for more! read more

If you're into Viennoiserie (croissant type pastries), this is the place for you! Definitely some of the best I have eaten in the US (far superior to Tartine), and so well executed both in terms of technique and flavor. Each pastry is so light and flaky, and full of buttery flavor. My favorites were probably the bear claw, which is filled with a silky cream cheese filling (think cream cheese frosting, but with the texture of a mousse) and berry jam, and the potato mushroom pastry. If you're not into pastries, I would pass because their more 'American' type bakery offerings are weak in comparison. Still good, just not memorable. read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Apple Turnover, Bear Claw, Cherry Pistachio Croissant, Potato Mushroom Pastry, Blondie Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Always excellent but they had nothing left a half hour BEFORE closing. Bought left-over packaged brownies which were still amazing but ... bummer. C'mon, closing time is highly overrated. read more

Best pastries in the metro. Wish they were closer to Bloomington but totally worth the drive. read more

Black Walnut Bakery - Storefront - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great staff. Great food. Worth the wait and always worth the support. Definitely recommend the pistachio chocolate croissant! read more

Oh, man. If you like baked good, this place is for you. Very delicious. Great place for a romantic date!

No more people need to find out about this palace of decadence. This is a treat shop that caters to those with a sweet or savory tooth as long as they like baked goods (which I very much do). The pastry I had was lighter than those at other places I like and still crisp as expected. It was counter service in a space that would have trouble accommodating large groups. It was perfect to sit on the sunny deck with a friend. read more