Red Bench Bakery

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I love this bakery! Anytime I'm in excelsior I try to stop in for a pastry or cookie and a cup of coffee. Their baked goods are fresh, flavorful, and high quality. I recommend trying the Coconut Rocher for a unique blend of flavors! It's incredible. Their croissants are flakey and light weight and the various sandwiches and quiche options make this a great spot to grab a light bite for breakfast or lunch! The bakery is cute and cozy with big windows looking out to the Main Street of excelsior and a few different tables inside. The staff is always kind and quick even during busy periods. Make sure to check them out! read more

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Charlie B.

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The almond croissants are flaky, flavorful and filled with moist almond paste that are terribly addictive. I go here every Saturday morning after working out, hoping that they won't be sold out of the almond croissants. Combined with a cup of rich dark roast coffee and cream I am rejuvenated and leave satisfied and ready for anything. read more

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Laurine N.

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This is one of most delicious breakfast sandwich Ive ever had. The egg is so fluffy and moist, the croissant is flaky. The best part is the Garlic aioli or the chipotle aioli. I have to try the other sandwiches! read more

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Jae S.

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Love this place. Best croissants and cinnamon rolls in town. Not to mention their breads - love the sourdough

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Chad K.

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It's a bakery. Physically it fits and looks old school for our Main Street of Excelsior. Went there twice but didn't taste old school or new school. 2-4 bites and our stuff ended up in the garbage can. Wish it was one of those old school places but when Cub down the street has better flavor it's kinda of a slap in the face. read more

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Lucy N.

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Probably the best bakery in the state. I was recommended to visit this place by the nearby boutique owners, clearly it is a local favorite. I'm not exaggerating. This place was PACKED on a Saturday morning, but wow do they crank out that lineup of people. The have great staff that know how to make their customers happy. I ordered a DELICIOUS almond chocolate croissant. This was quite possibly the most delicious croissant I've ever tasted. Super flakey and crispy outside and perfectly soft inside with the chocolate. I also got a vanilla latte. Super good and made quite speedy. My total price was around $10 which I thought was reasonable! Next time I'm in town, I will be making this a MUST stop. read more

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Laura C.

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Such an amazing place! Their breads, pastries and sandwiches are amazing! Highly recommend their soup as well for a cold winter day! I have not had any of the coffee before but if you are looking for a great sandwich for lunch highly recommend this place! Everyone here are so kind and patient. It is a smaller place so be aware that it can get busy during peak hours but plenty of places to sit! read more

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Megan D.

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I always come back for one certain item... You need to try the almond crescent! Buttery, flakey, and the best almond filling. Seriously this pastry paired with a vanilla latte is a match made in heaven. I love how helpful the staff is too. If you don't get the almond crescent try one of their cookies or loaves of bread! I recommend going earlier on the weekends to get a good spot inside but if not they have outdoor seating as well. Cute corner store everyone needs to try! read more

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Phillip L.

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The pastries are good, the coffee is mid. Small service area with an outside patio area go for the pastries (ideally to go). Get coffee at Caribou. read more

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Colin O.

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Sausage breakfast sandwich was superb. Light croissant, Fluffy egg, and spicy aioli to top. Compliment with a Miel and your morning is made. Enjoy! read more

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I spontaneously stopped by to get an iced latte after a 5K - it was delicious! For iced drinks they only do 16oz but for hot drinks they do 8, 12 or 16oz. My friend got the breakfast sandwich - the egg in the sandwich looked and tasted a bit artificial. Service was great and the baristas were very nice! Overall rating: 10/10 read more

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John S.

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Great Euro style bakery in quaint downtown Excelsior. Sit outdoors on the sunny deck and enjoy a french style croissant with their own brew of coffee. I took home a loaf of Garlic Asiago bread which is the perfect artisan bread,(at an artisan price), with harder crust and soft insides. Browned crust and tasty to go with morning coffee and Minnesota cheese, or Wisconsin if you prefer. read more

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Carly U.

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Red Bench Bakery is a 10/10. I had their quiche and a chocolate croissant. Everything was so yummy, and I look forward to enjoying brunch there again sometime! read more

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Pan's G.

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Amazing service great sandwiches super nice people .....will definitely return A+++ hopefully when construction is done

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William L.

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This is a very good bakery and coffee shop in downtown Excelsior. They have a variety of pastries, breads and cookies. Also, coffee and tea. There is an outdoor patio in addition to a small indoor seating area. We tried the pain au chocolat and a special pumpkin danish. Both very good. The country white bread is good too. It's a massive loaf and costs $7. They have baguettes and they are excellent. The best thing we had was the triple chocolate chip cookie. This is like a brownie in a cookie. Will definitely be back to try their other breads and pastries. read more

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Emily B.

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3.5 Ok, so as an Excelsior local I've been coming to Red Bench (and the patisserie before it) for years and it's an ok bakery. Their peanut butter cookies are great and the flavors of the pastries are by no means bad, but the real issue is that I don't think I've ever had a pastry there (croissants, muffins, you name it -- all but the cookies!) that wasn't over baked, sometimes even burnt. I just don't get it. The croissants are clearly too dark. I want to love Red Bench, but they need to take more care not to over bake their stuff. read more

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Michael V.

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My 11 year old son and I stopped in on a Sunday, spur of the moment idea, We asked if we could order donuts? The response......." We're not THAT kind of bakery, you'll have to go down the street to Kowalski's if you want donuts". Kowalski"s Market in Excelsior has the best Donuts and Pastries in Town! read more

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Isaac S.

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Unreal tasty pastries, the cinnamon roll, and ham & cheese croissant were awesome. Regret that we've been a few miles away for a few years and never stopped in. The kids loved it and so did I. The pastries make a mess, but the staff understand crumbly pastries + kids = crumbs. Will be back for sure. read more

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Alexandra O.

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This was seriously delicious! I had ordered a baguette sandwich to-go and i was so impressed. For a little over $10 i have to say it was worth every penny, the sandwich was near the size of my forearm and the proportion of meat and cheese to bread was perfect. I really appreciate this place keeping it simpler with the sandwich so you can truly enjoy the taste of the fresh bread. Loved it. Super cute spot right in the heart of Excelsior. read more

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Allyson S.

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Holy wow, folks. I've been to downtown excelsior a LOT, as a native Minnesotan that's just what we do. I've always stopped by the "chain" local places, mostly out of convenience and comfort. Today, had a lot more time and explored with the puppies. Found this place. Will never go to the big chains again. Food - and most importantly, coffee - was incredible. Get the cinnamon roll, thank me later. The iced latte was delicious, add vanilla. So so delicious. Service - also incredible. I'd never been, and the cashier was friendly and offered so many great suggestions. It's quickly become my favorite local spot, I'll be back for sure! read more

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Craig J.

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Haven't tried anything I haven't liked. The coconut cookies are outstanding. The ham & cheese croissant is amazing. All the other cookies, rolls, and other items have always been really really good. We are lucky to have them in our community. Check them out - you will not be disappointed read more

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Nick S.

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The breakfast food here is the real deal. I had the egg sandwich and got googly eyes after the first bite. The aioli on it was the kicker for me. Only four stars because the coffee was a little bit subpar in my opinion. Trending more toward the typical overroasted beans, rather than the third-wave lightly roasted beans I prefer. Great patio outside to enjoy a breakfast on a nice day though! read more

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Charming busy little bakery in Excelsior MN with all the goods; fresh breads, good coffee, and delicious pastries. I was in town for business looking for a place for breakfast snd to do some work (yelp does not list them in the breakfast section) . Red bench bakery fit the bill to a tee. Great service, fine people, and an exceptional breakfast consisting of a large croissant with ham and egg, drip coffee, and a sweet monkey bread muffin. All were delicious. Ambiance is std coffee shop set up. Nothing fancy but very functional. Thanks for the fun break red bench. Def worth the drive. read more

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Anne C.

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Love this place!!! Great service and the food is amazing. Croissants are so good, definitely try the ham and cheese. Bread if fresh daily and they are all awesome. Pastries and cookies were loved by the family too read more

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Terry E.

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The baked goods are as good as any I've had in Paris. The coffee, the service, and even the prices are excellent. There are 2 locations; regrettably, the Excelsior location is very small, dark, cramped. (The chairs are abysmal-- come on guys, put a few bucks into this, since seating is all you have here.) read more

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Mary Beth S.

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The VERY best fresh baked goods! Their sour dough rye loaf is incredible and the service is fantastic! A MUST when in Excelsior!!

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Heather L.

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Red Bench Excelsior makes for a good Saturday morning. Croissants and streaming coffee. Friendly service. Yum!

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Peggy M.

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Absolutely wonderful little bakery in downtown Excelsior. All fresh ingredients and everything is baked American made in the wee hours each morning. It's a "scratch" bakery. And they use real butter. The hot Chai is one of the best I have had. The Chai mixture is all made in house. Great cookies and great baked goods. The baguette made pre dawn was excellent. Love this little bakery and is definitely a destination. I would drive a long way to visit this bakery. read more

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Jenny P.

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DELICIOUS bread, I got the muffuletta and I could not recommend it more! So friendly and welcoming too

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William Q.

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Always great pastries and great location! Almond Croissant and Kouign Amann are the go to favorites

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Anne R.

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What a great, local bakery! I swing by this afternoon and snagged some delicious loaves -- a rye sourdough and Midnight Moon levain, made w Cypress Grove midnight moon cheese. Amazing chewy texture and flavor! read more

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Ryan N.

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We just spent $45 at this restaurant and they would not let my six-year-old daughter use the restroom. Food OK. Would not go here again due to service team attitude. read more

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Parry S.

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Sandwiches were amazingly sub par and far too expensive. Chicken salad was dry and tasteless. Furthermore, what kind of bakery leaves their baked goods out in open air to become harder than the rocks that form diamonds miles beneath the surface of the earth.... mind boggling... read more

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Stacey K.

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I had the chocolate croissant this morning and it was AMAZING!! Flaky, a little crispy on the outside and it had a ribbon of chocolate on the inside that was just right. Not too sweet and not too bitter. Totally worth the $3.50. Will definitely visit again. read more

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Bill S.

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The food and Pastries are great but the interior lighting is like a prison. It would be much more welcoming if they warmed up the lighting. read more

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More info about Red Bench Bakery

284 Water St
Excelsior, MN 55331
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(952) 474-5608
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http://redbenchbakery.com

Hours

What time does Red Bench Bakery open?

Red Bench Bakery opens at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Red Bench Bakery close?

Red Bench Bakery is closed on Monday and Tuesday.Red Bench Bakery closes at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Red Bench Bakery closes at 2:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Tue ClosedWed-Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMSun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Red Bench Bakery take credit cards?

Yes, Red Bench Bakery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Red Bench Bakery have catering options?

No, Red Bench Bakery does not have catering options.

Does Red Bench Bakery serve alcohol?

No, Red Bench Bakery does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Red Bench Bakery have TVs?

No, Red Bench Bakery does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Red Bench Bakery have outdoor seating?

Yes, Red Bench Bakery has outdoor seating options.

Does Red Bench Bakery have parking?

Yes, Red Bench Bakery has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Red Bench Bakery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Red Bench Bakery is wheelchair accessible.

Does Red Bench Bakery have free WiFi?

Yes, Red Bench Bakery has free WiFi.

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