Red Bench Bakery
284 Water St, Excelsior
(952) 474-5608
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Recent Reviews
Really nice place to have brunch if you're in the neighborhood. Super friendly service. Nice atmosphere, good vibes, very clean. All of the baked goods are way above average, tasty and fresh. Liked the coffee. Was slightly disappointed that the eggs and meat in my breakfast sandwich were precooked and warmed up. Bacon looked and tasted like it had been in the fridge for a few days. Bacon and eggs are pretty easy to cook up fast in a normal kitchen. Kind of bland for a somewhat...
My mom always wants to stop here when she comes up from Rochester so it must be good. Croissants are excellent and the staff are so sweet. Chaska location is also really nice—this location can get very busy on the weekends.
I carried out, so I can't really comment on the atmosphere, but the pastries and coffee were great. I got the almond chocolate croissant, and it was wonderful, flaky and flavorful. The mocha was excellent as well, a very smooth, pleasant experience. The man working the counter was very kind and polite, as well!