Black Walnut Bakery

The pastries here were to die for! I got the seasonal fruit danish (rhubarb) and my girlfriend got the apple turnover, both were astonishingly beautiful and tasted exquisite! I couldn’t recommend this place more to someone who enjoys sweet breakfast baked goods and delicious tea, it was very high quality tea that elevated the pastry even more. Definitely coming here again when in town and sitting outside for the atmosphere.

Great pastries, decent prices. Really really busy. Not any tables available when I went.

We enjoyed everything we had

If you were to ask me what the best bakery in the Twin Cities is, I would say Black Walnut Bakery is definitely in the conversation. There are a couple other bakeries I still need to try in the area but what I tried here today was not only some of the best French pastries I have had in the state but it beats out a lot of places I have tried across the country as well.

I got up early this morning to get here right at open. Parking took a little bit of searching so I just parked a few blocks away and walked to the bakery. There was already a small line forming out the door right at open so expectations were rising. Once I got up to the counter, the variety and visual appeal of their croissants and french pastries was heavenly. Plus the prices were super reasonable! I decided to go with their seasonal rhubarb danish and a traditional kouign-amann.

Let's start with the rhubarb danish. The airiness and crunchiness of the outer ring of this danish was to die for! Each bite was better than the last and even the bottom was this golden brown and flakey masterpiece. The filling reminded me of a rhubarb jam my family makes so I was just digging everything about this danish. The cream filling hidden below the rhubarb was also subtle so it let the rhubarb shine. I actually didn’t even notice this had a cream filling until the end because I was mesmerized by everything else but then I was like duh this is a danish.

Shortly after, I bit into the traditional kouign-amann and surprise, they actually gave me one of their raspberry passion fruit kouign-amann! Since I don’t have any allergies to these fruits, I found it to be a pleasant surprise! The slight tartness from the raspberry and passion fruit filling helped balance the richness and sweetness of this pastry. It was also flakey, crunchy, and delicious in its own way. If I had to pick a favorite, it would’ve definitely gone to rhubarb danish though because everything about it was perfect.

The bakery was thoughtfully designed and it has both indoor and covered outdoor seating. The whole vibe of this place was also great and based on the chit chat around me, everyone was just as happy as I was to be enjoying these wonderful pastries on a sunny Saturday morning. I honestly can’t wait to come back here again soon and kudos to these amazing bakers!

Reeaally good coffee! Best coffee I’ve had in a couple years. Probably best coffee comparison was Union Station Blue Bottle Coffee Washington DC.
Egg souffle sandwich was amazing.

Best pastries and coffee. Our server was so sweet and helpful. You have to try this place.

Amazing pastries with a good variety

One of my favorite bakeries in the twin cities. Can get quite busy on the weekends and the seating is somewhat congested. But all worth it for the incredible quality of the bakery.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Monkey Bread Chocolate Croissant and a Quiche, Bakery, Egg & Cheese Croissant Sandwich

Came upon this charming little bakery after walking around Lake Bde Maka Ska during a recent visit to Minneapolis and so glad we did.

We almost missed it, as it's in a nondescript office building and from the outside looks like a dentist's office. But once you step inside, it's warm and charming and full of friendly people and excellent baked goods.

I'm a particular fan of Kouign-amann, and wherever I find it, I have to try it. Black Walnut's is lovely - flaky and sweet and buttery without being greasy. They have a classic and a Raspberry Passion Fruit which is definitely worth the extra calories. I also had a Croque Monsieur, so I can say their bread is also lovely. The coffee and service were both good and the pastry case left us wishing we'd be in Minneapolis longer. Looking forward to trying the excellent looking Pan de Suisse next time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Staff was very friendly! Banana chocolate croissant and eclair were excellent! Not too sweet. The cappuccino was excellent, honestly best we've had since our trip to Italy. Would come back! Or expand to Rochester please!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

Been here several times -consistent service and pastry/coffee drink quality.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Kouign Amann

A wonderful French bakery in a quaint neighborhood. Great selection and great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

Minneapolis has exceptionally good bakeries. This is one of them - it's imo a bit hyped compared to the others but it is definitely one of the city's great bakeries.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very upscale beautiful bakery. Plenty of seating inside and out.
Staff is very helpful for first timers. I had the potato cheese croissant.
Very flavorful combination, crisp croissant with the blend of potato and cheese was a very pleasant surprise . Was well worth the $4.95
Add a latte and it was a perfect morning treat. I will be back to try all the treats in time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

Good pastries, terrible overly sour Espresso.