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5 Best Cake Shops in Minneapolis (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 19 cake shops in Minneapolis on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Not every bakery that sells a slice of cake will take a custom order. The cake shops in Minneapolis on this page hold more than 4,600 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.3 to 4.8, and they run from a classic pastry counter to a restaurant that also bakes wedding cakes.

Short answer: A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop carries 4.6 stars from more than 1,600 Google reviews, the largest review base on the page, and its website promotes custom celebration cakes baked to order. Black Walnut Bakery and Rebecca's Bakery & Cafe both rate 4.8, and a Rebecca's reviewer describes a last-minute personalized graduation cake. No prices are published here, so ask each shop for a written quote.
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Bakeries and Cake Counters Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop 4.6 ★ 1,651 Custom celebration cakes and donuts View ›
2 Black Walnut Bakery 4.8 ★ 742 Pastries with the occasional cake View ›
3 The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen 4.3 ★ 1,157 Wedding cakes and a sit-down brunch View ›
4 Rebecca's Bakery & Cafe 4.8 ★ 551 Italian-style cakes and tarts View ›
5 Sarah Jane's Bakery 4.7 ★ 569 Donuts, pies and wedding inquiries View ›
5 Best Cake Shops in Minneapolis (2026)

Cake shop write-ups

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop

4.61,651 Google reviews

A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop is a bakery at 4200 S 28th Ave in Minneapolis. Its website is branded Gifts by Wuollet and promotes custom cakes for birthdays and events, baked fresh to order, and says it rests on more than 75 years of baking tradition. Customers also come for donuts, croissants and other pastries, and Google lists it open every day.

What people praise

  • One reviewer calls its tres leches cake the best they have had
  • Donuts described as soft and airy, and still soft through the day
  • Warm croissants with savory fillings on offer, per a reviewer
  • Friendly, patient staff, according to a reviewer who visits with children

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer found parking somewhat difficult
  • Its website has you choose a pickup date and time at checkout, so plan ahead for celebration cakes
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,651 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its website's custom-cake focus and a rave for the tres leches are the cake evidence here. A good first call for a birthday or celebration cake, with a very large base of everyday pastry fans behind it.

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4200 S 28th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

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#2🕑 Open 2 days/wk

Black Walnut Bakery

4.8742 Google reviews

Black Walnut Bakery is a pastry bakery and cafe at 3157 Hennepin Ave S in Minneapolis. Reviewers describe laminated pastries such as bear claws, croissants, kouign-amann and turnovers, plus cookies, brownies and coffee. One reviewer picked up a pineapple coconut meringue cake alongside their pastries.

What people praise

  • A reviewer called the bear claw the best pastry they have ever had
  • Wide variety of croissants and laminated pastries
  • Lines move quickly, per several reviewers
  • A reviewer found the prices reasonable for the quality

Worth knowing

  • A reviewer mentions a long line, though it moves quickly
  • One reviewer says many items sell out closer to closing
  • Google's listing shows limited hours, so confirm before you go
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume742 · 87th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A pastry-first bakery with a 4.8 rating. Choose it for a box of pastries or a small treat, and ask directly before counting on it for a custom celebration cake.

Website+1612-353-6552 Directions

3157 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen logo
#3🕑 Open 4 days/wk

The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen

4.31,157 Google reviews

The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen is a restaurant and event venue at 2515 Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis. Google also lists it as a wedding bakery, caterer and dessert restaurant, and its website describes farm to table food, wedding cakes, bread, desserts, beer and wine. It serves brunch and dinner on the days Google shows it open.

What people praise

  • A reviewer who ordered a cake for an engagement party called it delicious and perfectly baked and frosted
  • A wedding client praised the food and atmosphere
  • Brunch reviewers like the bread pudding French toast
  • Parking lot and street parking noted by reviewers

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer found table service slow during a dinner visit
  • Brunch reviews are mixed, with one 3-star visit citing over-seasoned potatoes
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume1,157 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown64% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A restaurant first and a cake shop second, with a 4.3 rating, the lowest on this page, and mixed brunch reviews. Worth a look for a wedding or party cake, less so for a quick pick-up.

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2515 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Rebecca's Bakery & Cafe logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Rebecca's Bakery & Cafe

4.8551 Google reviews

Rebecca's Bakery & Cafe is an Italian-style bakery and cafe at 2211 E Franklin Ave in Minneapolis, and Google also lists it as a wedding bakery. Its website describes classic Italian baking in a cozy cafe, with take-out ordering by phone or online. Reviewers mention fruit tarts, cream puffs, full-size cakes and an Ethiopian breakfast menu alongside the pastries.

What people praise

  • A reviewer had a last-minute graduation cake decorated and personalized
  • Fruit tarts, cream puffs and cannoli praised by reviewers
  • Friendly, welcoming service noted in several reviews
  • Vegan teff almond cookies and savory options on the menu

Worth knowing

  • Mostly counter and window seating, according to reviewers
  • One reviewer found the tiramisu cream milder than expected
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume551 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A reviewer describes a last-minute, personalized graduation cake, backed by a 4.8 rating. A reasonable pick for a birthday or graduation cake, even on short notice by one reviewer's account.

Website+1612-455-0236 Directions

2211 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Sarah Jane's Bakery logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Sarah Jane's Bakery

4.7569 Google reviews

Sarah Jane's Bakery is a made-from-scratch bakery at 2853 Johnson St NE in Minneapolis, known in reviews for apple fritters, donuts and pies. Its website invites wedding inquiries by email, lists a Thanksgiving menu and sells gift cards. Google shows it open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 5:00 AM.

What people praise

  • Apple fritters praised by several reviewers
  • A reviewer who moved away still returns for special-occasion pies and donuts
  • Reasonable prices, according to reviewers
  • Free parking lot noted by reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Arrive early, because favorites can sell out
  • One reviewer wished for longer weekday hours
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume569 · 82nd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A neighborhood donut and pie bakery with a 4.7 rating. Its site invites wedding inquiries by email, so ask directly before counting on a custom cake.

Website Book now+1612-789-2827 Directions

2853 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

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What the scorecard measures

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers still leave reviews.

What does a custom cake cost in Minneapolis?

No prices are published here. Cake pricing usually moves with size, number of tiers, flavors, decoration and how much notice you give, and a wedding cake is quoted differently from a bakery-case cake. Ask for a written quote that names the size, flavor and pickup date.

Cake shops across Minneapolis

These shops sit on S 28th Ave, Hennepin Ave S, Nicollet Ave, E Franklin Ave and Johnson St NE, all with Minneapolis addresses. Searching for a cake shop near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions, and opening days differ by shop, so check hours before you go.

What to ask before you order a cake

  • Do you take custom cake orders, and how much notice do you need?
  • Can you write the size, flavor and pickup time into a written quote?
  • Is there a deposit, and what happens if I change the date?
  • Can you work around an allergy or a vegetarian request?
  • How should I transport the cake once I pick it up?

Frequently asked questions

Which Minneapolis bakeries here take custom cake orders?

Rebecca’s Bakery & Cafe has a reviewer who ordered a personalized graduation cake, and The Copper Hen has one who ordered an engagement party cake. A Baker’s Wife’s Pastry Shop promotes custom cakes on its website and has a tres leches rave. Black Walnut and Sarah Jane’s are known mainly for pastries and donuts.

Can I order a wedding cake from a Minneapolis bakery?

The Copper Hen’s website lists wedding cakes, Google lists Rebecca’s Bakery & Cafe as a wedding bakery, and Sarah Jane’s Bakery asks for wedding inquiries by email. Contact each early and ask what it needs to quote.

Do I need to arrive early at Minneapolis bakeries?

For walk-in pastries, yes. A Black Walnut reviewer says items sell out closer to closing, and a Sarah Jane’s reviewer advises arriving early for the best selection. Sarah Jane’s opens at 5:00 AM Tuesday through Saturday on Google’s listing.

How much does a custom cake cost in Minneapolis?

No prices are published here. Size, tiers, flavors and decoration drive the number, so request a written quote from the shop with your date and guest count.

The bottom line

For a custom celebration cake, start with A Baker’s Wife’s Pastry Shop or Rebecca’s Bakery & Cafe, where the cake evidence is clearest. Pick Black Walnut or Sarah Jane’s for pastries and donuts, and The Copper Hen when the cake belongs to a wedding or a sit-down meal. Whoever you choose, get the order in writing.

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