I love this place! I'm so glad they are doing online orders for pick-up, totally streamlining everything. I ordered an eclair, a baguette, a sourdough loaf, and two packs of the bittersweet chocolate cookies to go. I've loved the bittersweet chocolate cookies since our friends served them at our engagement party - so dark and rich and delicious, but not overly sweet. I love baked goods but not the overtly sweet ones, so these are perfect for my chocolate fix - super dark with a few chocolate chunks. The eclair was perfection - gorgeous vanilla cream filling and you can tell the chocolate on top is high quality. They are also a reasonable size, so not overly guilt-inducing and/or a reason to order two! The bread is excellent as well and really well-priced. They have a small amount of patio seating that is well-spaced, and a large table on the left when you come in with to-go orders (you can also order drinks ahead - they wait to make them until you arrive so they are fresh). Note that if you get an eclair or other item that should be refrigerated, your order will be behind the counter and you'll have to ask for it. read more

Bittersweet Chocolate Cookie! This is the only thing I've had from there, so I'm sure I'm missing out on all the other goodies. It's been almost 2 weeks since I had the Bittersweet Chocolate Cookie and I'm obsessed. I'm not a huge cookie and cake fan, I personally love bars, but I my beloved Amaretto Cookie from Bread and Chocolate has just been replaced. The cookie was perfectly soft and chewy with really good, deep chocolate flavor and a great sugary topping. The 3 of us who had these cookies are talking about every other day about how to get more. I'm heading over there ASAP for one of everything. read more

Can't wait to go back so I can try more yummy sweets (and probably take some more pictures of the hearts in the coffee drinks; how creative of them!). Love the good quality chocolate that this place uses, especially because baked goods at most coffee shops are made with Hershey's (a big no no for people who are real chocolate lovers). read more

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Yes, a fan. The coffee is the best I've had in the twin cities. Delicious. I personally am a fan of focaccia with ham and the bostok but you pretty much can't go wrong with any of the treats on the counter. The staff ranges from tolerates you to somewhat resentful. I don't particularly mind it - they're secondary in importance to the quality of the goods - but you just never really feel welcome here. You can overlook that while enjoying your fabulous coffee and pastries though. read more

Food & beverage wise, this place gets five stars. Even though the prices are a bit hefty (in general $3-6 for a pastry), considering the size and obvious quality and love put into it, they're worth it. Plus like every other person has said, they're DELICIOUS. The eclair is amazing - the dough is soft and tender, the cream is rich and smooth, and the chocolate glaze on top is real, quality chocolate, you taste the chocolate, they're generous with the swipe of chocolate, amazing chocolate. I also got a bostock, which reminds of the Asian dessert toast, which is a thick piece of semi-sweet toast, toasted, and smeared with butter and condensed milk. The bostok is fantastic too, with a crumbly sweet topping - not too sweet, and not too rich. And considering my food-loving friend bought about $30 in one visit, I think the quality of the food here is pretty much unrivaled. All in all, it's a little expensive but well worth it especially if you're getting together with a friend or a date. Great place to meet. Plenty of parking, other stores nearby if you want to walk around (Barnes & Noble, Subway, Burger Jones, Massage Envy, a nail place) and you're in close proximity to Lake Calhoun. Whole Foods, Caribou, and other restaurants are also across the way in case you're looking to run multiple errands at once. The only reason it gets 4 stars is because I'm used to cafes where you can settle in for some time and work/study, with or without friends. Yes, they have wifi, but outlets are in short supply. But admittedly this place is so popular I can see why they don't encourage people to plant themselves for more than an hour or so. The turnover was often enough that I never saw anyone waiting for a seat, but then again maybe they just didn't try. read more

Do you ever just get that craving for pastry? I was in serious need of something sweet and flaky last week and Rustica was the cure for my craving. You could spend hours admiring the goodies in the bakery case, but I zeroed in on the chocolate and pistachio danish within moments. The soft dark chocolate center complemented the crisp flaky outer rings of the crust and that hint of nuttiness from the pistachios topped it all off. I'm just thankful I got to Rustica early enough that day to score one before they were gone. I went for the double chocolate hit that morning by ordering a hot chocolate to drink too. You know how hot chocolate can be too syrupy sometimes? Well, not here. It was smooth and creamy without being overly sweet. I've had coffee during other visits and though I'm no expert, Rustica seems like the ideal place for the coffee aficionados out there. read more

They had an amazing pistachio chocolate pastry that was delightful. The outside was buttery and crisp the way I like my pastries and the pistachio/chocolate mix was subtle and neither overpowered the other. They had outside seating which was a plus. Cold press was great-no sugar or cream needed! Lots of indoor seating-perfect for a coffee date to catch up with old friends. I really like the decor inside - makes you feel comfortable, not pretentious at all. read more

Wonderful coffee, very reasonable price (like, better than Starbucks, and this is for hand made pour over from good fresh beans... not burnt auto drip). We shared this enormous dark chocolate caramel tart thing that was just incredible. Great variety of baked goods that are not crazy sweet, but rather for an adult palate. And $6 for a giant pastry for two people that is fresh and handmade. It passes the "I won't/can't make this at home test" for eating out. The non-pastry food is expensive, so I will stick to coffee and baked goods here in the future, but it's a wonderful, friendly coffee shop. While the clientele is a little snobby, the people who work there are super nice. read more

After paying $7 for their soup of they day served with a "baguette" I was very disappointed to receive a half full cup of soup and a slice of bread equivalent to a church wafer. Their iced latte had a weird texture and after taste. Also ambiance and workers have pretentious hipster vibes. read more

Get the bittersweet chocolate cookies!! They are oh so chewy and chocolatey, even better when you heat it up for a little bit. I had a cookie in the store but ended up buying a pack to-go for when I travelled around Minneapolis. They also have a variety of other cookies that are just as good. read more

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The pastries have always been good and the coffee is consistently better than average. But I will not be back due to consistently bad or lacking service. I have written the owner in the past because of blatant rudeness and at least one other time because of poor experience with staff. If you enjoy the "I'm too cool to be friendly because I'm a barista" attitude or maybe "I can't be bothered to pay attention cuz I'm a well-read hipster" then maybe this is the place for you. I don't need smiles and conversation but basic eye contact and politeness is always nice when giving money to a place. I won't be back. read more

I was probably over-excited after reading all the glowing yelp reviews, but I just didn't love this bakery like I thought I would. I went around 11am on a Saturday after picking up my glasses at Calhoun Vision Center next door and the place was absolutely PACKED with families with screaming kids, bikers in their silly spandex, and fancy Euros. The line was out the door. I would have left to go somewhere else, but I wanted a chocolate croissant, dammit!!! I had been looking forward to getting one all week! Despite the crowd, I only waited in line for about 10 minutes. I ordered a chocolate croissant and a lemon pastry. The ordering process can be kind of confusing because there's one line for the pastries & breads, and another for the coffee. So after getting my baked goods, I ordered a vanilla latte, and managed to find an empty spot to wait for my latte, and wait for my boyfriend to meet me there. The latte was good, though not quite as sweet as I was expecting--but still very good. The chocolate croissant was a huge letdown though, as there was barely any chocolate in it. Like only two bites worth. The lemon pastry was nice and tart, but nothing spectacular. When the boy showed up we sat outside to eat, and he decided he wanted to order a sandwich in addition to the pastries, so he got back in line and ordered the egg salad sandwich with avocado, to go. 15 minutes later, he storms out in a huff, upset that it took that long to make a damn sandwich, and irritated by all the noise and chaos (clearly, we're not morning people). We opened up the to-go box and his reaction was "WTF IS this???" It was two small slices of crostini, topped with egg salad & avocado, with some baby greens on the side. Not what he thought he was getting for $9. However, we both agreed that it was absolutely DELICIOUS and one of the best egg salad "sandwiches" we'd ever had, we just wished there was more of it. They boyfriend's final verdict on this place was an "upscale, overpriced Panera." I think that's a little harsh, but I wouldn't go out of my way to stop here again unless I was in the neighborhood. read more

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Delicious coffee and breads! Definitely one of the better shops in the area. Worth the trip!

Swoon...this bread snob is reduced to tears over all the baked goods that come out of the ovens of Rustica. They have it down as far as product. The space is a bit clustered though...I hope they expand to a better floor plan soon. read more

It looks good but I wasn't able to try anything because they stop serving food at 2. Very disappointing. Especially because they have a breakfast and lunch menu. You would think that lunch would last longer because of that, but no i guess it doesn't. was also hoping for pumpkin pastries as it's fall but again nothing was there for me to try. Coffee was ok. For the price it should've been better, and the 10 Oz cup is tiny so just be aware of that. read more

My boyfriend's family lives right around the corner from this, so every time I come and visit, we eventually stop in here at some point. I'm not a coffee-drinker, so I can't judge on that front (although, my significant other loves his coffee black from here), but I can judge it on hot chocolate and the pastries. The hot chocolate is only so-so. It's got a burnt taste to it like you'd find at Starbucks. Although the art in the cup is super cute, I'm more concerned about the actual taste. On that front, it's pretty mediocre and the aforementioned burnt taste ruins it for me. The pastries and bread? Oh yeah. Now we're talking. Here's what you get your wallet out for, and don't stop. You'll thank me for this. (And if you wanna get me a pastry for it, just think of the scene with the diamonds on the table from Schindler's List--it would make me so uncomfortable to have a lonely pastry uneaten in front of me that I'd just have to have it...) I'd do some pretty awful, heinous, unspeakable, terrible things to be able to have their eclairs in the near future. It's so rich, moist, and exactly how an eclair is supposed to taste. The custard center fills my otherwise picky-tiny-black heart with red hot glee. I've had a slice of some cakes, a lemon tart, and some bread from here as well, and it's all just as good as the eclairs. The lemon tart had fresh lemon zest on it along with a really juicy, tangy center that wasn't too dry or too moist. I guess when it comes to pastries you can call this place a Goldilocks: they got it just right. read more

I give Rustica five stars for quality (exceptional pastries!!) My wife and I are staying in uptown and decided to walk to Rustica. Our route took us past scenic Lake Calhoun. A nice start to a lovely breakfast. My wife loves old fashioned cinnamon buns so we got one of those. I was curious about the Bostok (It's a slice of Brioche soaked in orange water and baked with a generous layer of almond paste on top. WOW!) So good. I'd never had this before. I wish we had had reason to buy a loaf of their bread too because that looked incredible. The only complaint I have is how busy it was. It was kind of loud. Oh well. I guess you can fault a place for being popular. :) read more

Holy cats, I'm a huge fan. We got there towards the end of the day so the bakery selection was pretty limited. We tried the honey cherry bread pudding and the walnut oatmeal raisin cookies. We were blown away! The bread pudding was fluffy (not overly dense) and tasted better than any bread pudding we've had. The walnut oatmeal raisin cookies don't look like much but wow, they are packed with flavor and a delight to a discerning palette. Definitely a must try if you are a fan of sweets. read more

They have fantastic Bakery fantastic eclairs and many more thing tarts breads. It's one of the best in Minneapolis .

Never been disappointed! Some of the best croissants in town. I have had their pain aux raisins, chocolate croissants and some of their breakfast options. Great great great stuff. Coffee is good too! read more

Many people would consider Rustica's bread to be the best in town. I think with the presence of 46 Patisserie and Turtle Bread, that is something that can be debated. However, in my opinion, when you combine this bread with the incredible coffee from Bull Run, you can't beat this place. Plus, it's right next to a Punch Pizza and Barnes and Noble, so it really is a good place to visit. I buy this coffee to grind at home, and treat myself to the occasional loaf or other sweet treat when I'm in the area. read more

Get the affogato if you like espresso (espresso over vanilla ice cream) and the bittersweet chocolate cookie. Yum! It tends to get crowded, but it clears out quick, people don't usually hang out too long. I got 3 drinks (affogato, mocha, and pour over coffee) and 3 desserts (2 cookies and a bostok) and it was under $20.00 I will be back to continue trying more pastries/drinks! read more

Wow. That's the one word I can think of to sum this place up! Despite having passed it thousands of times, I had never gone in. Until today, I had no idea what I was missing out on. My brother called me this morning and insisted that we meet there for coffee and a danish. After some persuasion I agreed. I am not a sweets person. I do not have any weakness whatsoever when it comes to pastries...until now. I had the apricot danish, the one my brother forced me to try and it blew me away. Flaky, buttery, heavenly, melt in your mouth awesomeness. I haven't been this blown away by anything sweet since I tried the peanut butter waffle at The Lowry. And then...I tried their vanilla latte. Being used to Starbucks I asked for half of the flavor shots. They kindly informed me that they do not use shots, they use a vanilla paste. I was intrigued by this as it sounded quite good and then I tried it. Yummy!!! I'm not sure how I will be able to have a vanilla latte anywhere else again. I am spoiled now. I compare it to flying first class on an airplane. Once you do that you never want to go back to flying coach. Blown away by this place and I can not wait to return!!! read more

There isn't really much that needs to be said. I came here to waste an hour and do homework while my wife was getting a massage. She had heard that the coffee was great, so I figured I would come grab a cup of Joe and doing some accounting. I didn't expect THIS. First of all, experience has taught me that a line wrapped around the counter and into the seating area usually means good things. It moved quickly, and it walked us right by the pastry shelves. And I wasn't even hungry, but as soon as I saw everything, I had to get something. It was the vanilla eclair with chocolate frosting. The sign said it was made fresh daily, and I have to agree that it was. I kept shuffling through the line, holding my prize, until I got to the register. I picked out my coffee, and my only complaint is that there were very few options. I shuffled over to the bar and sat down. One bite of my eclair, and I was done. D-U-N Done. I couldn't even complete a thought. Yeah, it was THAT good. The guy making coffee across from me kept snickering as I inhaled the thing. The chocolate covered my hands and I didn't even notice. I would have licked the plate and wrapper if there weren't fifty strangers nearby. The eclair was done before my coffee was even finished off by the broista. Yes, that's the male term for barista, and yes I copyrighted it... And the coffee? Yeah, it was GOOD. It was served in one of those rustic looking ceramic coffee mugs. It was the perfect drinking temp. The mocha and espresso were blended just right. And it had enough caffeine to make my brain explode. Did I mention I'm ex-Army, and caffeine usually has zero effect on me? Well, this stuff WORKED. I can't type these words fast enough for my fingers to catch up to my thoughts. So, yeah, come visit this place. Because I'll drag the other half over here when she's done with the massage. Maybe. I think I got the better end of the deal with this visit... :) read more

Came here for their famed cookies. I tried the peanut butter and the ginger. Both were just ok. The peanut butter didn't have that rich and robust flavor and it didn't seem buttery. The ginger cookie has good flavor, but was quite thin, and was dry in texture. I wouldn't come back for either. I'm glad I tried this place. It was packed, so obviously lots of people love it. read more

Excellent americano. Wish I would have tried the single cup coffee, definitely plan to on one of my many upcoming visits. I really appreciate that they take coffee seriously and brew to order via clover, pour over, french press or siphon brewing options. Since moving here from SF I have been on a quest to find a place that not only has great coffee but equally great atmosphere. Glad to have finally found one here in mpls that is comparable to sf! Oh and didn't try the bread but it looked amazing. My wife had a scone and loved it. read more

This place is absolutely perfect. Their fruit and nut bread is UNBELIEVABLE. Perfectly crusty on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Delicious. read more

We've only tried their baked goods, though they seem serious about coffee and offer lunch options, too. The chocolate cream tart was a great dessert -- more complex layers of flavor than you'd expect from a chocolate dessert. For me, the real standout was the oat maple scone. It wasn't incredibly sweet, and the maple topping was subtle, not cloying. However, the texture of this scone was tremendous - cakey, dense, crisp on the outside, without being dry or crumbly. Quite possibly the most technically perfect scone I've ever had. The selection of baked goods is small compared to other bakeries, but the care they seem to lavish on getting each one just right is evident. read more

I think I just got diabetes. So worth it. I have only had these delicious treats to go but I will need to stop in soon! Eclair - just the right amount of bittersweet chocolate with fluffy, sweet, delicious filling. Scone with currants - moist (as a scone can be) dense and just the right balance of sweet and bready. Latte - also delicious. What can I say about a latte??? I've yet to try the famous cookies or their bread, but I'll be back. Possibly after an awesome dinner next door! read more

One of the best bakeries in Minnesota! The pastries are great and the coffee is good. I tried miel, latte and lemonade, and they were okay. It's always so exciting to try new pastry! So far i tried chocolate eclair, dark chocolate tart and butter cake and they were perfect; not too sweet, not too buttery. Good place for studying if you don't mind some noise and don't need power outlet. read more

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My brother and his wife took me here for the first time this weekend. WOW! Flavor packed pastries and savory treats galore. The eggwhich has a fluffy bread that makes clouds seem less pillowy. And the taste of the turkey bacon is so salty and savory it's stupid. The tomato caraway jam and the cheesy oozy goodness will have you in flavor shock for days. And that's just the beginning! The line was out the door at 10 am...not sure when is the best time to come, but just prepare to get your tastebuds rocked! read more

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The best cappuccino in the twin cities! Chocolate croissant was fine...not great but I'm picky. BUT I could not sit down to enjoy my cap because people with laptops were camped out everywhere! Soooo annoying! Most of them weren't even drinking or eating anything. I've heard this is a big problem in NYC and Brooklyn....now I understand why. read more

Delicious coffee made 1 cup at a time. Weekend mornings and afternoons are extremely busy, so you may have to stand off to the side and wait for a table or just get your coffee and treats to go. Must try for coffee/pastry fans. read more

The only gripe I have about Rustica is the serious lack of outlets. The coffee is incredible (and beautiful) and the eclairs are make-you-cry good. Parking is easy and ample, the staff is adorable and polite, lots of room to sit, and it gets great light on a nice day due to their windows in the front. One of my favorites places to come early (sans all my technology) enjoy a book and sit in the sun. read more

Super good place for bakery goods. The bread here is amazing. Love the fruit and nut bread. The crust is crunchy, the crumb is tender combined with the nutty flavor and soft bite and a hint of sweetness from the raisins... So good. The puffs are light and flavorful. If you are looking for a savory snack try Gruyere puff with ham. It is such a delightful texture with a balanced combination of cheese and ham. Coffee here is also great! They are brewed individually. unlike mass produced, each cup had a lovely combination of the coffee flavor with hint of tartness. So enjoyable. read more

Rustica Bakery - Fruit and nut bread, Gruyere puff with ham and coffee... So good - Bakeries Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great coffee, rude service. I was looking forward to my first experience as my friend has raved about it. It was fairly busy (great sign) and I never heard my name called. After allowing other customers time to claim the iced coffee, it still sat there, and I wandered to the counter and sheepishly asked if it was my order with oat milk. According to the color, it was apparent there wasn't any-hence me not jumping to claim it at first. Accompanied by a dirty look, the barista slammed the carton of oatmilk on the counter for me to pour myself. Shocked, I added a splash and left feeling discouraged. She was possibly having a bad day but I didn't feel like a valued customer and consequently wouldn't recommend this Cafe to my close friends. It's not that difficult to be polite. read more

I usually love everything I get from this place, but today it felt like they were selling old products. I ordered a cheese focaccia and it's was disgusting. The edges of it were burnt, and i could barely take a bite as it was hard as a rock. I know focaccias are usually crispy, but with this I felt like my teeth were falling off from the hard bites. Gross. It tasted so bad and old. I don't know if it was a bad day for them, but it was very disappointing because those don't come in cheap. At least the coffee was good. read more

I hadn't had rustica's baguettes in a few years and when I tried the latest version, I was disappointed. Relative to the older variant, the newer ones are not only a different shapes, but seemingly denser and slightly sweet....when I griped about this to a friend he told me it had a new owner.... it's a real pity as the older version was excellent (reminiscent of neighborhood bakeries in my native RI).....now ordinary at a high price. read more

Every weekend morning I pine for one thing and one thing only. The Apricot soleil from Rustica. Or the Lemon Danish. OK so maybe two things! The bakery at Rustica is so amazing, I'm pretty positive they can do no wrong when it comes to breads and sweets. Stroll in on a lazy weekend morning and pick up a freshly made pastry - as I've already said, the Apricot Soleil and Lemon Danishes are my favorite, but don't miss out on a classic Crossaint or slice of pound cake. Each pastry is flaky, the filling is sweet but not overly sugary (like you might find at a generic grocery store) and they are chewy and soft. Also make sure you grab a loaf of french bread or some dinner rolls to go, the crust of the bread is crunchy while the insides are so soft and perfectly baked. The coffee bar at Rustica is a test in patience, especially when this place is very full on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Just know that the coffee is indeed worth the wait. Even if you ordered a plain black cup of Colombian coffee, the baristas are brewing the coffee fresh, just for you, cup by cup. So don't get too huffy as you wait for them to call your drink - grab a table, open the paper or a good book and try not to eat all of your pasty before you get your coffee. read more

I love rustica! Not only is it a perfect location being right by Lake Calhoun but it has amazing outdoor seating and is a great place to kind of chill read a book relax drink some coffee and eat some amazing food. I got a couple desserts that were amazing and a lemon Lavender drink which was seasonal. Honestly I could rave on for hours about how manyhours about how amazing rustica is but I'm not going to because just go see it yourself honestly it's like a burst of amazing flavor in your mouth!!!! xoxo trust and believe haha! read more

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