Johnson's Bakery is really good, especially the cinnamon rolls. I believe they used Ceylon cinnamon instead of the more common cassia cinnamon. Very tasty. We tried a couple other items that were also good, but the cinnamon rolls were what got us back two days in a row while visiting Duluth. read more

Ordered a cake from here and it was so delicious! Moist and light. The ordering process was easy and staff were so kind to make last minute adjustments to the design. Also, very very affordable!! I would absolutely order a cake here again! read more

Amazing cakes---we have been coming here as a family for 30-40 years. The absolute best in Duluth for cakes!

Took a wrong turn and stumbled across this hidden gem of a bakery! My friend and I walked in and were greeted by a friendly fun lady by the name of Barb (aka: the owner). She had us smiling. We stopped in for a donut but ended up leaving with a dozen and two sugar cookies. The raised maple donut was a favorite of ours. However, all were tasty. The bakery appears to have been around for sometime. Small little clean bakery. Also, cannot beat the incredible prices. Will visit again when I'm back in the area. read more

Johnson's Bakery - a variety of donuts in a box - Bakeries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Still great donuts and they still run out early. But we try nearly every time we get to Duluth. read more

Johnson's Bakery - a box of assorted donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Brought a half dozen 8 hours back to Chicago, my family demolished them in 10 seconds flat. Crème weighed down the middle of these beauties. Long John was so delicious too. read more

Johnson's Bakery - My twins just learned a new word: Donut! - Bakeries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

We had Johnson's bakery do the cupcakes for our wedding a couple years ago. Honestly, we can't stop thinking about how AMAZING they were! Great price and even better taste. read more

The best donuts in town. Great bread and variety of loaves. Can be hard to find a parking space in the morning due to everyone running in to get something before they run out! read more

Always wonderful donuts! Always hot and fresh. Need to get to bakery early before they run out! Cookies taste homemade!

I've been coming here since I was 6 and it's always been my favorite bakery around here. I used to love getting donuts every weekend for having a great week in school. read more

I think it's been over two years since I wrote a Yelp review, but Today Johnson's Bakery served me what may have been the single finest donut I've ever put in my mouth. Sweet, but not too sweet, both flaky and soft, and just all around what a body hope for in a donut. read more

Johnson's Bakery - "Johnson Approved." - Bakeries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

#RoadSchoolUSA2020 says Small cute little neighborhood. Donuts were great loved the character of the building and employees. read more

Johnson's Bakery - Open during covid - Bakeries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

This place is out of this world delicious! A must go place for doughnuts. The prices are exactly what you'd expect from a small hometown bakery. read more

Gorgeous little gem. The raise glazed doughnuts are heavenly, and the prices are wonderfully reasonable. Be sure to go in the morning cause when they're gone they're gone. read more

One star only because that's the minimum you can pick. Should be zero. 1st visit. 9:45 am on a Saturday. Hours read 7-1 pm. Walked in, display cases/racks completely empty. Not a single, pastry, donut, loaf of bread on display. Nothing to indicate it's even in business other than the open door. Could hear people in then back but no one came forward. Can't rate something that doesn't exist. read more

We happened to go on a very mediocre harbor cruise while visiting Duluth and the best part was the donuts they served - from Johnson's bakery. So of course we went to find it the next day. It's not in the nicest part of town and has an unassuming storefront but once you get inside it's such a cute place! I like the old tin ceilings. But more importantly - donuts. And all bakery items. It's all beautiful and delicious in here. There wasn't a bad thing we tried! My husband loved the cake donuts and peach filled danish. I was obsessed with the custard filled "honeymooner" I believe they are called. They're the best I've ever had in my life of any custard filled donut. Same goes for the peach cobbler donuts. We could not believe how insanely delicious they were! These are hands down the best donuts we have ever tried. So, on our way home, we stopped by again and got a big box to bring back to our family. The staff were so nice and helpful and talked to us and joked around - so did the customers! What a great establishment. The only downside - we don't live there. So now we are sitting at home wanting Johnson's Bakery donuts and...we can't have them. Withdrawals are imminent. Our family agrees - best donuts ever and now they want more! In closing: best bakery ever! read more

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Best bismarks and honeymooners, anything with jelly, good bread, too.

We were so excited to find an open bakery with actual pastries. I saw glorious cream puffs and ordered TWO! I figured I would barely be able to eat half at a time but they were filled with Real sweet whipped cream inside that I ate both right away. Oh the airy and cool delight! Husband ordered a Bavarian donut and chocolate eclair. He is very happy with his choices. Easy going, nice atmosphere even while masked and social distanced. read more

We were staying in Duluth for a couple days and after looking for a good bakery on Yelp we decided to give Johnson's a try. Cute little old fashion bakery with yummy donuts for a very fair price. They were huge & delicious!! My husband got a cup of coffee and we were able to sit inside and enjoy our treats. Of course we got some to go! Breads & coffeecakes, pie all looked DELICIOUS but we had walked so only bought what we could carry. I wish this place was in my hometown! I assume it was the owners that waited on us and they were very nice people. Please give them a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Amazing doughnuts! We are from out of town but appreciate small shops like this. The interior feels very mom and pop and the doughnuts were some of the best we have had. Got a half a dozen of assorted doughnuts, all delicious. read more

Delicious and FRESH. The treats taste amazing and the staff was super friendly. We will definitely be back our next time in Duluth - perfect for breakfast and/or anytime you just want a sweet treat. read more

Just a warning. The woman working there wasn't wearing a mask and claims she has a medical excuse to not wear one. Not only is this unsafe, it is illegal for her to serve food without a mask. read more

Simply the best doughnuts around! Wonderful local bakery. You will not be disappointed!

I stop here once a week to get my doughnuts fix on. Great doughnuts made on site. They also sell cupcakes and all sorts of baked goods. If u are not from the Duluth area, this is a must stop in the morning. Only problem is get here early cuz they tend to sellout - which is a good thing! It means their doughnuts are that good!! read more

We came here on a trip looking for a great doughnut and coffee place and stumbled upon Johnson's Bakery. We were welcomed with a great deal of attitude from an employee who did not want to help us. Took us 5 minutes to get a box of donuts due to the employee refusing to listen/see what donuts we were asking for. The coffee there was trash. Only 2 kinds of coffee and the one my 2 friends and I really wanted ran out before we got any and the same employee made us get the other kind so she could replace it as soon as we left. There isn't a good set up of cream, rather powdered cream and sugar either. Doughnuts were good. Experience with crappy employees, what a shame. read more

Great donuts and fritters! It's one of the only donut shops in Duluth and I'm happy to say it's delicious! I've never been there after about 9am but they are always well stocked. read more

Have patronized this bakery for many years and had not been there since before the pandemic began. Decided today was a good day to return since I was nearby. Disappointing visit. The older male gentleman who waited on me was so nasty from the moment I placed my order. Just plain rude and couldn't have made me feel any less welcome. Donuts were ok, but have had better there. Will not be back any time soon. read more

This place is excellent and very inexpensive. If I wouldn't die an obese diabetes ridden man I would eat there every day.

A cute and tasty little bakery, specializing in sweets (donuts, rolls, danishes, etc.) on the east side of the Lincoln Park / West End neighborhood. Hard to believe they're still there given all the other independent bakery closings, so they must be doing something right. Something like a $5 minimum purchase for credit card transactions. read more

No matter what time we go here they are practically sold out. But the staff is super nice and there seems to be some sort of men's group that hangs out drinking coffee. Since we can never make it in time for the donuts we were forced to try the the peanut butter cookies(A+) and this huge thing that I think is a croissant cinnamon twist (A+). I guess we will just have to keep going back for a chance to try the donuts. read more

The best Bakery in Minnesota! I use to stop at Tobies on my way home from the cities until I remembered Johnson's was 10× better!

The food was great, but the young woman working there yesterday was unbelievable. As we sat and ate our wonderful scone and cinnamon roll we watched her take individual care of every person that came in. She held doors, knew exactly what everyone would want, helped a handicapped lady with her car and held the front door open for her. This is what undoubtedly has made this bakery such a success all these years. Great job read more

The cake was on the dry side, especially considering it was just a layered round marble cake, with a creamy layer between the cakes. Unimpressed. The decorative frosting looked lovely though, and tasted good. read more