The 6 Best Bakeries in Duluth, MN
Positively 3rd Street Bakery
Locals and visitors alike can't stop raving about the Positively 3rd Street Bakery. This adorable bake shop has been cleverly converted from the ground floor of a 2-story residence and has become a staple for all Duluth lovers of baked treats. The shop is worker owned and ever delectable bite is handmade with love.
They have a fantastic gluten-free menu for those who need flour-free sweets, and the staff is always warm and welcoming. You'll know you've found this little bakery by the brilliant pastel blue paint announcing the storefront and the unforgettable cookie-sunrise mural along the side. Inside is cozy and inviting, with soft yellow walls covered in every direction by shelves, and cases of cookies, croissants, bars, and so much more are displayed.
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Duluth's Best Bread
If you're looking for a bakery where you can sit down and enjoy your treats at a warm, polished wood table, Duluth's Best Bread is a welcoming stop with an always-heavenly aroma. You can easily find the bakery downtown on the ground floor of a bright red three-story historic building just down the street from The Cozy Hen. Many love Dulith's Best Bread for their atmosphere as well as their baked goods, with enjoyable music, soft vibes, and friendly staff.
The menu includes handmade sweet treats and bread by the loaf or baguette. Everything is clearly made from scratch with the richness of an attentive and skilled baking team. You can also get a coffee, tea, or hot cocoa in a warm earthenware mug with your treats for the perfect breakfast or brunch experience, especially on a snowy Minnesota morning.
The Norse Bakehouse
Honorable mention for a newly opened bakery that is getting some great attention is The Norse Bakehouse. Known for their signature Scandanavian baked goods, the bakehouse is gaining notoriety through legendary catering events. They offer treats and recipes you can't find anywhere else in Duluth and perhaps all of Minnesota, bringing flavors and confectionary designs from across the world.
Specialties include the Swedish Tea Ring, a loop of fluffy sweetened breakfast bread; the Krumkake, which is a waffle cookie; and the Semlor, a cardamom bun with almond filling and topped with whipped cream. Then there's the Skoleboller or "school bread", the most popular baked good in Norwar - a simple sweet bread of yeast dough, sigar, and cardamom.
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Great Harvest Bread
For an even more restaurant-like bakery experience, check out Great Harvest Bread, a few blocks northeast of Best Bread. Great Harvest Bread is famous for their delicious savory sandwiches on handmade breads, while also selling fresh baked sweets and loaves of bread to take home. Thier bread is legendarily good and locals swear a loaf lasts forever (months) if propely kept.
The vibe is warm and welcoming, with a beautifully carved wooden counter, booths, and tables to enjoy your meal. While the outside is a simple strip mall storefront, the personality indoors is truly unique and delightful.
Sandwiches at Great Harvest Bread are melty and delicious, with sides like eggs, bacon, and the signature pickle wedge. You can find French toast from fresh baked bread, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and a whole shelf of local syrups. Settle in with a cup of your favorite coffee and you have a perfect brunch or lunch spot that the locals love.
The Cozy Hen Cheesecakes
If you love cheesecake, then you absolutely must explore The Cozy Hen Cheesecakes. This bakery makes just one type of treat but in every possible flavor. They have strawberry, turtle, tiramisu, lemon, vanilla bean, fruit toppings, clair, and seasonal flavors galore. Many locals discover the Cozy Hen because they provide fresh, astoundingly delicious desserts to local restaurants, and their event cheesecakes are the catering crowning jewel at local weddings and parties. But you can also swing by for a slice or make a personal order for a 6" or 9" cheesecake at any time.
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Amity Coffee
What about bakeries close to home? For residents of Les Chateaux apartments, the closest bakery is just a short drive north to Amity Coffee, where you can find your fix of fresh-baked sweets and warm, frothy coffee. This cute little coffee house can be found in a small building with green, welcoming awnings. Inside, you'll find a cozy atmosphere of cream paint and warm, polished wood.
There are always a few handmade treats in the display case, and the variety is always changing depending on the season and the whim of the resident bakers. Some day's it's handmade scones, some days it's zenith bread and vegan brownies. But the treats are always good and the coffee is a work of art.
The Perfect Life of Baked Goods and Lakeside Views in Duluth
If you are looking for an apartment in Duluth with a gorgeous view of Lake Superior and access to the best bakeries in town, join us at Les Chateaux. We are located on the beautiful lakeside shore, sharing a dog park, community garden, and an elegant patio overlooking the water. Our team will also gladly point you toward the best bakeries, brunch spots, and pet-friendly venues in town to help enrich every day of your Duluth lakeside lifestyle.