Minneapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 24, 2020
Check out 4 favorite budget-friendly bakeries in MinneapolisA Baker's Wife | Photo: Jillian L./Yelp

Looking to try the best bakeries in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bakeries in Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Isles Bun & Coffee

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Next up is Uptown's Isles Bun & Coffee, situated at 1424 W. 28th St. With 4.5 stars out of 364 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

The bakery is located near Lake of the Isles offering cookies, scones, buns, oats and more. On the menu, look for the twisted cinnamon rolls called puppy dog tails or the buttermilk drop scone.

2. Aki's Bread Haus

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Northeast's Aki's Bread Haus, located at 2506 Central Ave. NE, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap bakery five stars out of 46 reviews.

The bakery is owned and operated by a native of Germany. The menu features items like baked pretzels, French boule, dark sourdough, cookies and more. 

3. A Baker's Wife

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A Baker's Wife, a bakery that offers doughnuts and coffee and tea in Standish, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 391 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4200 28th Ave. South to see for yourself. 

The family-owned bakery specializes in pastries, but offers coffee, lunch croissants and more. On the menu, look for the caramel layered puff pastry, cake donut or teacake.

4. Butter Bakery Café

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Over in Kingfield, check out Butter Bakery Café, which has earned four stars out of 220 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery, cafe and breakfast and brunch spot by heading over to 3700 Nicollet Ave. South. 

Butter Bakery Café's menu items are made from scratch at the bakery. It has vegan and gluten-free options and offers a kids menu.


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