This place is absolutely amazing. I genuinely think this was one of the best places I found while living in the cities. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. The paninis are tasty. The bakery section is so delicious that there should be an addiction warning taped to the pastry display case. They've got all different sorts of coffee orders too, so if you need your morning fix, you're set. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is always crowded, which is a sign that it's a well-loved hangout and eatery of the community.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, it does mean that you could be standing for a little while until a table opens up. Space always does open though, it's just that sometimes patience is required. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, it's always worth it to enjoy the good vibes and delicious food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Free parking can also be hard to find as most street side parking is full all hours of the day. Be prepared to walk a little ways or to pay the small fee to park behind the building. This is the heart of the Twin Cities though, so this should not be surprising. If I could give this place fifty stars instead of five, I would. The only reason I had to stop eating here was developing celiac disease. For those of you with free will and without gluten troubles, definitely make your way here. I cannot say enough good things about this gem. read more

I finally came in on a weekend morning to meet up with a friend. I enjoyed my coffee and the different options for treats. There is a decent amount of seating for a place in its location which was nice so I could visit for a couple hours with my friend. I am still surprised I never went here when I was living in St. Paul for so many years. The somewhat annoying thing is that there used to be a free parking lot, and now they charge for it. read more

Treat yourself. Get both, one for now one for later. @breadandchocolatemn in St. Paul on Grand Ave is my favorite go to for one of my favorite treats of all time (almond croissant). They have so many goodies that it's hard to go wrong with what you choose but just know their croissants are simply the best. They also have coffees and a tasty sandwich and salad selection so a perfect spot to meet up for breakfast or lunch have a meal, catch up, then get some goodies. My go to favorite things here are: Almond Croissant (I lurv almond croissants and these are my favorite ones to get) Raspberry White Chocolate Scone Cream Cheese Croissant Chocolate Croissant Fabulous Bar Brownie Brownie Cookie Live ya life and treat yourself. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram! read more

Bread and Chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Absolutely fire sandwich and bakery spot. Smaller portions for the price but honestly worth it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance & Service were nothing to write home about but the food made up for that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Bread and Chocolate - Turkey Sandwich Ham & Cheese Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

This cafe serves the same beverages as Cafe Latte and has a variety of pastries available. I went on a Saturday around 10am and it was packed, but my drink came out pretty fast. The Swedish latte has maple syrup, cardamom, and cinnamon. The latte isn't too sweet and the aromatics taste great! The almond croissant had a generous amount of sweet almond filling. There is street parking available, along with paid ramp parking nearby. read more

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Love this sister restaurant to Cafe Latte A nice place to grab some coffee and pastries in the morning if in the area Nice panini breakfast sandwiches Staff are usually friendly and engaging Parking , limited street parking or can use the parking lot and walk read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We stopped here before our appointment at The Wedding Shoppe down the street. It was a Saturday morning and I should have known it would be busy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were lucky to find a table, but know this is a popular spot so plan ahead! We each ordered a coffee and pastry and this cafe had a wide selection of both. My personal favorite is the chocolate croissant - you can't go wrong! There is a ramp parking lot across from Cafe Latte that we always use and has plenty of spots. This is a great quick bite spot for the weekend. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I came in late afternoon on a weekday and the case was nearly empty![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a bit disappointing because none of the tags were in the right place so I had to ask or guess at what I was looking at[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but [[HIGHLIGHT]]the shop is very warm and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's free wifi and lots of seating so plenty of places for you to sit if you wanted to sip and work for awhile.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have no idea what's above this but there was a ton of rumbling and loud banging coming from above.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ended up getting a plain croissant and it was soo flakey and delicious. Probably one of the best I've ever had! read more

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Delicious croissants and other pastries.... Strong black coffee.... [[HIGHLIGHT]]Comfortable chairs and tables to watch life on Grand Avenue[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].... In short. A coffee house like Paris or Vienna i St Paul read more

One of my favorite bakery/cafes St Paul has to offer! This sister cafe to Cafe Latte has some very delicious baked goods and coffee drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating including but can get very busy around the 10am time slot because that is the time most of their baked goods are available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My favorite spots to sit include by the large windows to watch the hustle and bustle of grand avenue or next to the cute fireplace![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Order ahead option is great in order to make sure they don't sell out of your desired choices. They have rotating baked specials each day. Thursdays after 10am is when their super tasty Scotcharoos are available. I highly recommend these! There is not an option to tip if paying by card so bring cash if you'd like to leave a tip. Street parking and lot are available at no charge. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Mid afternoon hustle and bustle here on a Saturday. Cute, little neighborhood spot for college students study group or a stop for a family outing or a treat post yoga.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I stopped by to grab cookies for my family after a morning of errands. Of course I got the chocolate chunk, I also got the oatmeal scotchies (sp?), ginger and peanut butter with chocolate and butterscotch since they didn't have plain. We love a variety. The workers are very attentive; they do a good job of moving the line along so you don't have to wait. Great for people who are getting items to go. read more

Classic St. Paul bakery and Cafe. Personally, I only get the coffee and the baked goods. The sandwiches seem like something I would make at home, so why would I get that out? The Swedish Coffee is my #1, followed by Magic Bars, which are probably the best I've ever had (7 layer bars). Normally they are only found on Saturdays, but I saw them on a random weekday the other day. The staff is always friendly and cable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is fine/clean but a bit older/fuctional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The line to order can be a bit chaotic at busy times, but they do a good job with it. They are now owned by Cafe Latte across the street, which I recommend, if you want actual food (great salad, solid soup, and quality rolls). read more

This place makes mornings bearable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The warm decor invites you to relax as you debate which delectable pastry to order--and it is a debate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] From chocolate croissants to the savory Florentine croissant and from snickerdoodle cookies to rich brownies, you can't make an incorrect choice. Of course, the coffee is great, too. I highly recommend the Turtle and the Swedish if you want something super cozy; I love the jasmine green tea for a lighter option. And they do offer paninis and salads, too. And they are also tasty. Just make sure you get a bakery sweet to go. read more

Review: Chocolate cream cheese croissant: 7.4 Florentine croissant; 8.25 Swedish Latte: 7.7 Spice Island: 5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vibes: 6.5[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall score: 6.8 Love the raspberry cream cheese croissant, one of my favorites, makes your want to scream without the s read more

After years of trying to stop in but being deterred by a long line, I finally had time to try it before my facial last weekend!!! I got an iced salted caramel latte and it was delish. I wish I had somewhere to go so I could have bought some pastries to try! I will definitely be back. read more

Just came in for the first time in quite a while, and it is just fine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]In particular I like the ambiance and the service; it has a real urban-fancy vibe that hits the spot sometimes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food has always been fine, especially the baked goods which people always really like in my experience. This time I had a panini which was good; would have been a bit flavorless without the sauce, which came in a cup on the side. The toasted bread in there was great. I got a mocha which was satisfactory. You can park in the lot behind Victoria Crossing for up to three hours; that lot can be a little dicey, and I hate how you're stuck in one lonnnnnnng lane in there. Street parking can be found as well. I've restored to parking on Summit, and that really isn't that bad. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mostly I just want to hang out here with friends for kind of a while.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Pleasantly surprised! I stopped by for pastries to bring to my friend's parents. I ordered a variety of croissants and the workers 3 favorite cookies. The highlights were the almond croissant and the oatmeal scotch cookie. Wow flavors were on point, not too sweet. Cookie was soft and enough crunch the croissant was layered and flakey! All the other croissants and cookies were consistent as well those two just were our favorites. I wouldn't hesitate to try any flavors that caught my eye here! read more

Love it I have been going since it open [[HIGHLIGHT]]They are always busy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have friends from other states The always want to goo there Or cross the street and go to cafel read more

A Grand Avenue staple for the best croissants, cookies and breakfast paninis. This is a sister company to Cafe Latte and therefore offer the same espresso and moo steamer drinks. Some of my favorites include the plain and florentine croissants, fruit cup, egg/cheese and spinach panini, amaretto, m&m and chocolate chip cookies along with the spice island latte. This is a cafeteria style line so be prepared to wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are many tables inside and if you come in the nicer months, they offer a few tables outside as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fun fact: I got engaged here in 2022! read more

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We had a dirty chai and Swiss Mint Coffee, the dirty chai was great but I love the Swiss Mint. If you like mint and coffee you'll love that drink. We also had the almond croissant and berry streusel pastry's both of which were great. The baristas were nice and good customer service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of the place is great, perfect for brunch or morning coffee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have sandwich and salad bar. We will be going back :) read more

Bread and Chocolate - Dirty Chai and Swiss Mint Coffee - Bakeries Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Bread and Chocolate was recommended to me in a conversation with a gal at a store one day so I ended up here with some friends. We got chocolate croissants (YUM!), coffee drinks, and some breakfast. Our breakfast items (an omelet and lunch paninis that are available during breakfast) were what we expected. The red pepper sauce we got with our food was pretty good! For drinks, we tried the turtle mocha (caramel + chocolate) and the raspberry white choc latte - both with reduced sweetness. The team members who helped us with our orders were super nice and helpful with our decision making - great service! There's a corner of the cafe with a fireplace as well as plenty of seating by the big windows where you can watch the hustle and bustle of this busy part of Saint Paul. Street parking is available in the area around the cafe. Definitely recommend stopping by! read more

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My favorite place for treats desserts in Minnesota I'll take 1 or 2 of everything fabulous fudge bar,chocolate chip cookie & chocolate croissant and a great starting point ham and cheese croissant is a nice choice for lunch read more

I was not a fan of the coffee here. On a scale of 1-10 I would give the coffee a 5... For the amount of money they charge they should invest in better coffee machines. I ordered chocolate and almond croissants and they were excellent. I would come back for the pastries but not for the coffee. read more

Bread and Chocolate - Bad latte with caramel - Bakeries Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Enjoyed a lovely lunch. The tuna melt and the scone was heavenly and the swedish coffee was exquisite. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! read more

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I really like Bread and Chocolate for their pastries and croissants. I recently went in after a haircut over at JUUT across the street and picked up half a dozen pastries to include ham & cheese croissants, butter croissants, and two chocolate chunk cookies. Everything was so good, I shared the cookies with my dad when he came to visit, he loved them too! The ham and cheese croissant was my favorite though if I had to choose, when I got home I found that those were freshly made and still warm from the oven! One star off because Bread & Chocolate does not sell bread. Which you'd kind of think based on the title of the restaurant, but rest assured, you can always go across the street to Cafe Latte on Grand which has the same owner for fresh baked bread. I will have to give that a try sometime. read more

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Spacious inside with lots of seating! This provides lots of options for food! You can get a sandwich/panini or grab something from their pastry display. All the pastries were really good! I especially liked the cinnamon roll and apple croissant! read more

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I always tell myself I'm getting something different and then....I just don't. The croissants are SO flakey and yummy I can't resist! The apple ones are my favorite but they were out by early afternoon on a Saturday so I bought a chocolate and a raspberry cream cheese. Both had ample filling. The dark but sweet chocolate hits just right. I enjoyed the raspberry but didn't love that one side was cream cheese and the other raspberry instead of mixed together. read more

Bread and Chocolate - Chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Always enjoy the bakery goods but our lunch today was really NOT good. Panini came out with burnt edges and the tuna salad was skimpy and flavorless. Next time will stick to a treat! read more

The croissant was excellent, but the barista was bad tempered and gave me a latte that scorched the roof of my mouth.

Pastries are always . Literally the nicest people work here. Grand avenue classic. Definitely a must. read more

Bread and Chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Stopped by for a cup of coffee. The staff were friendly. Service was quick. Seating was limited so we sat outside--thankful for the beautiful weather though. read more

Bread and Chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

We went here for dessert because of their plentiful options for cake. We were not disappointed. We got their brown butter frosted banana cake and it was amazing. A generous slice and a very moist cake with a delicious frosting. What could be better?! . read more

Went here for a quick coffee and sweet treat. Ended up getting an iced turtle latte and brownie. I got the brownie to go and drank the coffee right away. The turtle latte had the perfect amount of sweetness! The brownie was not very sweet and tasted a lot like dark chocolate. Although I wish it was a little sweeter, it was very good! The service was good considering I went at a busier time. The seating was pretty packed on the inside, so I sat outside because of the good weather. Overall, it's very good, and I will be returning! read more

Bread and Chocolate - Brownie and iced turtle latte - Bakeries Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

I will dream about this ham and cheese croissant for a very long time. Just wow. Warm, soft but crunchy.

"I like the cookies here. And the hot chocolate. And the whipped cream." -my 4-year old Great place to stop in for a treat or lunch. The hot chocolate is thick and rich, the whipped cream is the real deal. read more

Visited again on a Saturday with my parents. We were able to find seating and check out pretty easily. The selection wasn't as wide as usual but we visited at 2 in the afternoon so totally understandable if they were running low. Anyway, grabbed a magic bar for myself and then my parents both got a cookie. Super yummy and super filling. read more

Bread and Chocolate - Magic Par with pecans, caramel, and butterscotch. Tasted even better than it looks. - Bakeries Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

I love pastries and any baked good, especially from local family owned shops, so if I could live here, I would! Growing up in St. Paul, my older sisters used to take me to Cafe Latte or Bread and Chocolate for an extra special treat! Did you know they are sister family owned businesses and kitty cornered from each other on Grand Ave? Another reason to support both! My go to is usually one of their delicious scones, which btw usually runs out fast on the weekends (I got there at 10am on a Sunday and they were all gone). My new favorite if you are looking for a savory baked goodie is the Florentine croissant, filled with spinach, parmesan, and scallions- buttery, savory and oh so filling! I don't usually get my coffee or tea here but my sister loves their chai. There is also some options for a warm panini/sandwiches too. As for covid- it seems like they are taking it seriously, which I appreciate! Everyone was wearing a mask, had gloves and there are social distancing signs plus every other seating booth/table is blocked. As for parking, there is a free parking lot in the back and some street parking on the sides. read more

Bread and Chocolate - Florentine croissant - Bakeries Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

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Oh the options! So many types of croissants and baked goods. All delicious and fresh. I was here on a Sunday and although it was busy, the line moved quickly. Good thing because I wanted a latte! The latte was perfectly smooth and warm. And my strawberry cream cheese croissant was worth every cycle class I am going to have to do to wear it off. They also offer paninis and salads. Plenty of seating inside and tables were cleared quite regularly. I will be back! read more

Bread and Chocolate - pastries in display case - Bakeries Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Bread and Chocolate has the best cookies I have ever tasted. They are fresh and great variety. Try it once and I promise you will develop a craving for their cookies or bars. I also enjoy their paninis are also very tasty. read more

Everything I've tried here had been the best ever! Anytime I'm in the area I will always stop.