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    Turtle Bread

    3.3 (152 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    TURTLE BREAD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Katie S.

    This is a solid place for bread and pastries. I like how they display their items so you can see everything at once. I enjoyed my caramel pecan roll and am looking forward to trying other things! It's a cute and casual space and inviting to spend some time.

    Greg W.

    Still mediocre baked goods at premium prices. There are so many good bakeries in the cities that, unless you're looking for a greasy breakfast, I'd skip this one. Cafe ceres is right next door and is the same price or cheaper while the quality is miles better. Service at Turtle Bread is about what you'd expect from a place run by high school kids. Not bad but apathetic at best. It's a neighborhood place that's riding that Linden Hills price train and relying on older regulars. For a better food at a cheaper price go to Cafe Ceres, Jones Coffee, France 44, or even the Wedge Coop.

    chicken and mushroom soup
    Julie D.

    Turtle Bread is a very charming cafe with counter order service. There are plenty of options available here that it is almost overwhelming. I settled with the pumpkin bar, daily quiche and split a key lime pie. I thought the desserts were the stars of the show. The pumpkin bar was light even with the cream cheese frosting and the cinnamon dusting added a perfect extra touch. The key lime pie was also light, sweet, and just the right amount of tart you'd expect from the citrus! On the other hand, the quiche was good. Very fluffy, well cooked, and the crust was tasty. However, the overall flavor was pretty bland. The same goes for the taste of chicken and mushroom soup that I had. The soup was perfectly creamy, and had great ingredients but there wasn't much spice or seasoning in it. Still a good meal, but would prefer more flavor in the dishes. One thing to note is that the restrooms are downstairs, so it may not be accessible to all customers.

    Breakfast sandwich - nicely done but a bit bland which benefited from some hot sauce.
    George M.

    Turtle bread gets a lot of mixed reviews and I think part of that is simply because it doesn't fit neatly into a specific category. Is it a bakery, a restaurant, a deli, a coffee shop? Depending on your mood it can be any of those. The bakery items are all top notch and serve as the basis of several of the restaurant items. While I understand the desire to showcase the bread, buns, etc., I would also prefer a bit more flavor in what's between the bread. But I still like coming here. I like the vibe, the simple food and always grab something to bring home for later. Not pictured was my daughter's French toast. Normally a great option here. But today the custard was not fully cooked and she didn't appreciate the imitation syrup.

    Breakfast burrito and salad, cold press, apple juice, and apple bacon omelette with fries
    Kaitlin U.

    I've had this on my list for a while and decided to stop in today. My review in two sentences.. The charm of the place is off the charts, otherwise the food is a little bland and pricey. I'd give it a weak 3/5. Parking is a little tricky because I don't think they have a dedicated lot, but there may have been one across the street that I didn't see. We parked in front of a house across the way. It's pretty much all free street parking and feels a little chaotic. I love the little street it's on, it feels quaint and romantic. If you wanna romanticize your life... try it out. Turtle Bread almost looks like a place out of a book or tv show and warms your heart when you step in. The almost-rickety, well loved wood and tile interior vibe always tugs at my heartstrings. There are two rooms you can sit in (booths or chair options) and the bathrooms are located down stairs -- I did not see an accessible option to get to the restroom. The only menus available on the wall that I could see were drink menus and there were tons of bakery and cheese items that you could help yourself to. Their chilled bakery case was small but impressive. To get a food menu, you need to go up to the register where they have a few that are letter size and laminated. Turtle Bread has a breakfast and lunch menu. I didn't look too hard at it and ordered an apple bacon omelette, and my husband ordered the breakfast burrito. We got 2 cold press coffees and an apple juice. Our total was $45. Service was neutral. Nobody was friendly but nobody was mean. The condiments and anything you might need for coffee or cafe drinks are spread out by the registers and there's a pretty good selection of everything. Ketchup, sriracha, franks red hot, simple syrup, half and half, any kind of sugar you might want, a huge water dispenser, takeaway boxes and cups, silverware, straws, classic ceramic diner mugs.. I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Nice big spread. Our food didn't take long and was brought out to us. It looked really impressive! The potatoes were my favorite part of the meal. Like, wow. I will be googling how to make potatoes like that. Otherwise, the food was pretty bland. It had no seasoning whatsoever, which was disappointing for a $14 omelette. I grabbed some ketchup, sriracha, salt, and pepper, and that helped a bit but.. man. Disappointing. On the other hand, if you don't like your food seasoned for tummy issues or otherwise, this spot could be your new jam. OH I'm glad I mentioned jam, because the bread and jam were also very good. So my favorite parts of the meal were the buttery toasty bread, tart jam, and crispy salted potatoes. Yum. One more thing was that after I had already drank 3 cups of water I noticed that there was some dirt or bug looking sediment in the bottom of the cup. Oooooops. That put an end to my drinking. I liked that there were a few other local businesses and community classes listed inside, it feels like they care about the community. I'll come back if I feel like getting some fancy cheese, bread, or olive oil, but otherwise this one is falling off my radar. Actually, I might come here to sit and read with an iced tea or coffee if I want to feel like my life is a move for a couple hours.

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    Tisha B.

    Nice community driven bakery/cafe. Beautiful pastries, breads and baked goods are all delicious. All that is wonderful, however it lacks the vibrant luster that it has had in years past. Staff nice and friendly, Covid-19's compliant. Just kinda dull.

    Strawberry rhubarb pie
    Charlie P.

    Great selection of baked goods. The staff was very sweet. We wish that the baked goods were labeled so that you knew what the items were. But everything tasted good!

    Eggs Benedict and veggie omelette.

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    Always a great experience and great food! Their coffee and pastries are amazing! It was amazing when we lived two blocks away! LOL

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    Just popped in to grab a pie for New Year's Eve. The pies are consistently great here.

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    Good food and friendly cashiers! It's a cute location with barn aesthetic. Nice area!

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    Food is consistently good. Service ok. Ambience busy, bustling. Bake goods, soups, quiches always a winner

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    Love this place! Such a friendly neighborhood vibe and yummy food :) the staff is so kind and their baked goods are amazing!

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    3.5(309 reviews)
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    Oh heaven help me that price tag. Ouch! DX…read more We were at a nearby events with friends who were hungry, so we debated where to eat and landed here cuz a sub sounded good to us all. I really wasn't prepared to spend $15 on a single sandwich though. Listen, everything about this place was fine. Including the sandwich itself (I got the Adult Club cuz I love me some chicken salad, but I should've asked to have the bread toasted... it really wasn't all that sourdoughy in taste either??). I just can't quite get over the amount it cost. Which I guess might be why there aren't any prices listed on the menu signs. Like, my hubbie and I DIDN'T get drinks or chips or a side or dessert. None of that. Just a sandwich for the each of us and it was $30. If we had added stuff, I bet we'd've run the bill up to $50 in no time. For lunch! Gotta be trippin'! I like supporting small local business when I can but I think this place isn't in my budget. Sorry. :( But the employees were nice, the ambiance was cool, the tables were clean, large selection of drinks, very tempting looking desserts, even ice cream, and a community board. If money isn't a concern that factors into your decisions, absolutely patronize this joint. I'll just be jealous.

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    Clancy's has great sandwiches and supports the community with big hearts and concern. At lunch,…read morethere can be a mad rush for their classic roast beef sandwich, but the staff handles the crowd with efficiency and detail. I was on the street in front of Clancy's when one of their customers was mis-identified as an officer of an organization that was terrorizing Minneapolis. It had nothing to do with Clancy's! As I tried to get to my car, people yelled the most obscene and disgusting epitaphs at the couple in front of me. I was just walking down Grand Avenue. They were even spitting at this innocent individual. As a liberal who marched for civil rights and against the war in Vietnam during the 1960s and 1970s, I was horrified. Blaming Clancy's is ignorant, and an integral part of how this country is dismantling. Clancy's Meats & Fish is important to our neighborhood, and represents the kindness and empathy that has been representative of Minnesota for decades. Give them your support.

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    Picnic Linden Hills

    4.4(50 reviews)
    0.5 miLinden Hills
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    Visited 11/8/25. Picnic crushed their lunch special option! A bit on the steeper size price wise,…read morehowever it stands up with their "normal" prices for the most part (I think if they included chips or something it would feel like better value overall). We got takeout on this occasion which was slick, albeit a bit tricky due to parking in the linden hills area by this restaurant. I got the turkey in the hills sandwich and the tomato soup. Both of these were hits and were a good amount of food too. My mom got the same sandwich with the chicken wild rice soup which wasn't as much of a hit as the tomato but was still decent and then my sister got a veg sandwich with the tomato soup. Overall I like the lunch special and think it could be perfect with a sandwich and salad on a summer day

    We wanted to go for a cocktail before our dinner in the area, and Picnic has been on my list to…read moretry! SPACE There are a few 4-tops on the patio in front, a handful of bar seats inside with a small, cozy indoor table footprint, and a handful of 2-3 tops on the back alley. SERVICE The bartender told us to go find a spot on the back alley, so we did - but not sure we did things right, as our server walked past us a few times without acknowledging us. Service was friendly but limited. DRINKS They had a nice cocktail menu, but I opted for an Aperol Spritz. My husband chose off their limited NA menu a lavender honey lemonade, and it was a bit too sweet for him. I'd love to see some mocktail options here! FOOD We just got a few shareables since we were heading to dinner after, but their sandwiches were making my husband's mouth water! We got: Pickle Brined Wings - amazing flavor, salty and dilly, but I would have liked quite a bit more char on them: they were pretty pale. Minnesota Sushi - my husband loved this! Served with Ritz crackers, and it's the perfect little shareable dip.

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    4.6(178 reviews)
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    Best pastries in Minnesota, hands down. Black Walnut lives up to the hype every single time…read more It does get very busy and they do sell out, so go early if you have your heart set on something specific. Even when it's packed, service is quick, efficient, and genuinely friendly, which is impressive given the crowds. They have an incredible selection with lots of rotating flavors, so there's always something new to try. Their croissants and Kouign Amann are absolute standouts. Flaky, buttery, and perfectly executed. The lattes are also delicious and pair perfectly with the pastries. They offer pre packed goodies as well, which are great for grab and go treats or bringing something home. The space itself is bright and welcoming with large windows and natural light, multiple seating options, and a small outdoor seating area when the weather is nice. If you love high quality pastries, Black Walnut is a must. Worth the wait and worth the early alarm.

    It's been a long time since I've been in and the pastries are still great. We came on a Sunday…read morearound 8:30 and it was packed inside but no line to order. The space is about the same and they packed a bunch of tables inside so it is kind of stuffy but that's MN winter life. We got the raspberry passionfruit kouign amann, raspberry cardamom frangipane bostock, almond croissant, banana chocolate croissant and the bear claw. Also ordered a cappuccino, latte, cortado and black coffee to drink. Drinks came out pretty fast and were decent but nothing to write home about. The pastries were delish. The croissants were super hefty in size and very filled which was nice and definitely worth the price. My kouign amann in comparison was really small and at almost the same price I would say was a kinda overpriced. But they texture was light and crunchy and I really enjoyed the jam inside. Bostock was dense in a good way with a layer of jam and then frangipane. You could really taste the cardamom too. Bear claw was croissant that they filled with almond, raspberry and cream cheese. Flavors were also good in that.

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