We saw this bakery on main street driving through Maiden Rock, WI. People were leaving the porch with boxes full of bread so that immediately got our attention. We arrived late Saturday morning but there were still lots of items left (assortment of quiches, breads, pies, cookies, bagels and cream pies). It's on the honor system. You're the shopper and the cashier. They take cash or check and you just total your items and stick the money in the bucket. The items are reasonably priced and so good! There's off street parking or a gas station across the street with plenty of parking. read more

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Birdseed bread is my go to every time I go to this bakery. I bring butter in my car and go sit by lake Pepin and tear off a hunk and slather it with butter. I can't wait until I get home. read more

Smiling Pelican Bake Shop - Birdseed bread and butter - Bakeries Near Me - Maiden Rock, Wisconsin

Smiling Pelican truly is the center point of Maiden Rock. As Covid-19 made many businesses adapt to reality Smiling Pelican did so as well. They have changed to a Saturday 9am until sold out schedule and boy do they have the following. On one hand I don't want to tell anyone new to make the trip as I don't want to wait in longer lines but I also want people to experience the amazing bakery items they make. So with that I will say I highly recommend you give them a try. read more

Smiling Pelican Bake Shop - Arrived at 8:50am. The line moves very fast and they restock often. - Bakeries Near Me - Maiden Rock, Wisconsin

What Willie Wonka was to chocolate, Sandra brings to baked goodies. No, not Ompaloompas, but rather a world of tried and true recipes that somehow manage to redefine whatever item you are biting into. The sour cream onion focaccia - inspired! Irish potato bread - full of stick to your ribs goodness. The sweets are equally good. Definitely worth the drive. For Covid they are only open on Saturday's and you need to be in line before nine to get anything. Go, enjoy! read more

Omg, this place is wonderful. My friend told me to go, so I stuck it onto my Pie Tour. I walked into this CUTE bakery, and it smelled like heaven. People were so nice and patient, they answered my questions very politely. Between the 2 of us we got 2 slices: Raspberry Custard and Coconut Cream Pie. They were both magical. The Raspberry Custard was by far superior, but I'm biased because I love custard AND it had a delicious crumble on top. Everything was amazing. This place...geez! I cannot wait to go back. This place is cash only or checks so make sure you stop by the ATM. read more

Smiling Pelican Bake Shop - Raspberry Custard! - Bakeries Near Me - Maiden Rock, Wisconsin

This is one of the best bakeries I have ever eaten at in my life! My Mom and brother couldn't agree more! The quiches are super yummy and some of the baked goods we had included Lavender-Ginger-Sugar cookies, 5-Spice cookies, Orange-Poppyseed muffins, 3-berry pie (the best I've ever had anywhere!), raspberry cream pie, and more! Everything was super fresh and most often warm from the oven still! Well worth getting there as early as you can to get the best selection! Sit outside in the gorgeous flower garden and enjoy the peacefulness of the community you're in. One of the sheds in the back of the Smiling Pelican even has solar panels on it which makes us want to support them even more! We will ALWAYS stop by whenever we come through this part of MN/WI! read more

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Waiting in a line, freezing my butt, not a way to enjoy my Saturday mornings. You can't get or see any cake that you want, bread that has no taste is all that is available it looks nice, but has no taste. We like a hearty whole grain New York Salt Rye bread that wakes you up in the morning and delivers power of goodness. However the cookies are fine when available. I have tried a number of times to go there and never any luck to get what was in the past exceptional. That said it is not worth the drive and effort, I now go to Red Wing Bakery, Hanisch. Their pastry is out of this world. I'm sure after the Covid passes you will be able to see what is available in their pastry department and select their fine pastries. That said, The Pastry Chef makes the best pies that we ever have had and awesome cookies. I think they need to learn about Masks, they work. I noticed all the good reviews are only in the past before Covid. read more

Really not much to this place, however if you step inside you will be treated some outstanding bakery items. The place just smells wonderful, and everything is fresh...very fresh. Two things that I HIGHLY recommend are: the lavender ginger cookies, and the carmelized onions and sour cream focaccia. The focaccia never even made home to the twin cities. We couldn't stop ourselves and ate it on the way. read more

If you need evidence for how good Sandra bakes... Go stand in the 2 block long line on Saturday morning... It moves quick

What a little gem of a place! The quiche we had was perfect. Flaky crust and a fluffy filling stuffed with vegetables. The lady at the counter was extremely friendly and passionate about the baked goods. I wanted to buy everything ;) The outdoor porch was great for our summer lunch. read more

The name says it all. You'll be all smiles and wish you had a gullet when you see what's in store for you at The Smiling Pelican. Sandra, Dave and their crew are the real deal when it comes to superior baked goods and customer service. Arrive earlier than later on the days they're open in order to see, smell and taste the offerings for the day. When it's time for my Last Supper I pray my bread and dessert are from the Pelican. Mana from heaven! read more

Amazing. Amazing. Everything is so amazing. Double rainbow amazing. Talk to strangers sitting on the front porch amazing. Something about a fantastic cheese cake that really brings people together. Young, old, infirm, insane, doesn't matter. That is the power of the smiling pelican. Lines out the door, so they could use to hire some high school student to either take the money or take the order...anything to keep it moving. Leave the owners to bake bake bake all the live long day. read more

Perfectly sweet and delicious Banana Cream Pie, somewhat surly gentleman to serve it. Unfortunately, making customers feel like you're doing them a favor by selling them a piece of pie doesn't endear them to try any of your other baked goods. read more

This is the best bakery that I have ever been to and that's no exaggeration. Everything is made from scratch with high quality ingredients. They have awesome breads, different choices each day. They have to die for pies, cookies and other delectable sweets - As well as sandwiches and soups. My favorites are the chocolate turtle pie and the cranberry wild rice bread. I do recommend going early in the day as they sell out sometimes. They are in a quaint little house with a gorgeous garden with mosaic sculptures, you can sit on the porch or in the garden. They are open seasonally. read more

I love this place! The quality of the product here is fantastic. Every time we've come here, there is a super friendly, smiling woman in the back, baking, baking, baking. It's clean and bright and if there is a line, one can browse at the cool items for sale in the front area, local artisan jewelry and such. I do, honestly, recommend everything...the cookies, the breads, the pies are scrumptious!! It is ALWAYS such a positive experience and word is OUT, so get there early to get the best selection. The only odd thing I will mention is there is sometimes a gruff fellow working the front counter who needs to get his attitude adjusted, but is easily overlooked once the feeding frenzy begins! Beautiful gardens and there is a great art gallery across the street also. Take the time to enjoy the area... Remember Maiden Rock people!! It's not always about the overrated Stockholm, Wisconsin scene and all the yuppies there!! read more

This is the best bakery in the Midwest (maybe the US), I've personally never had better baked goods anywhere else. My wife and I drive an hour from the twin cities, just for to go there and we haven't ever been disappointed. Our favorite is the sour cream onion focaccia bread. It will change your life! read more

Make this your first stop on your way down the Great River Road. The locals go there not only for the amazing baked goods -- carefully, lovingly and artistically made -- but for the wry humor dished out by "the guy behind the counter" (he's as harmless as the owner/baker is sweet). Both work their butts off and deliver a top-quality product. But, for the love of god -- don't ask for butter. read more

Banana cream pie! Flaky crust, thick and sweet custard with sliced bananas, topped with a mile high topping of whipped cream!. What a great place to go on our little road trip :) They were sold out of bread when we got there in the early afternoon; so get there early, it must be good ! read more

Great little place we discovered by happy accident just driving around and exploring the smaller roads. The lavender ginger cookies were AMAZING. If you're in the area, you owe it to yourself to stop by this wonderful surprise of a store. read more

My husband and I stopped at this establishment on the way home from Alma, Wi. We needed strong coffee and breakfast. We were OVER THE TOP delighted that we stumbled upon this WONDERFUL place!! As soon as we walked in the warmth and yummy smells enveloped us. The service was down-to-earth friendly and we decided to try the Gorgonzola Quiche, an Almond pastry, Cardamon pastry and fruit Panna Cotta. I say with confidence that this was the best breakfast I ever ate. We plan to come back to visit, maybe even find lodging in this adorable town!! read more

I never give five stars since there is always room for improvement. Except here. Everything sold is better than excellent and the other reviewers are right--go early because it sells out. I mean, honest, how many bakeries do you know that sell out? You have to stand in line to buy and no one objects--well, except the occasional jerk who thinks it's just another bakery. You can buy only what the baker has decided to bake. Which is fine since it is other worldly. And she always makes breads, they just vary. The breads are old world perfect, the pies are still warm, the chocolate chip cookies are somehow better than your mom's (I don't claim to know how this is possible but it is). The grumpy guy doing the selling is the husband of the team and he is just being French. Or something like that. He is actually very nice. He does expect you to know what you want, mostly because there are ten people in line behind you and you, in turn, have had ten people in front of you and plenty of time to study the choices for the day. Open weekends only and in the winter they close up and live in Bali. You can do that if you can bake like this. read more

What a wonderful bakery. We had the lavender ginger cookies, currant blueberry cheesecake pie, and carrot ginger muffins! My boyfriend and I sat in the garden adjacent to the shop in the sun and enjoyed our desserts with coffee. Everything was very reasonable. read more

This is the best Bakery ever! You can buy fresh-baked bread, warm cookies, pies, sandwiches, and much more here. They have a beautiful garden to eat in. If you happen to live or travel near Maiden Rock, you should definitely come here with your friends, family, or on your own. :D read more

Get here early! This place is WELL worth the trip! YUM.

Outstanding baked goods, in fact I'd say it's the best we've ever had. The guy behind the counter reminded us of the soup nazi from Seinfeld but like the soup nazi his product sells itself. If you get a chance to stop by see if you can get him to crack a smile but I'm guessing if you push him to far it'll be "no pie for you!" Seriously though this place is over the top outstanding! read more

This is my favorite bakery. Everything they make is fantastic!! Perfect combination of high quality, small town feel, old school style baking. This is the real deal plus it smells great!! read more