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Carb Lovers, Rejoice: 8 of the Best Bread Baskets in MPLS

by Claire Stanford
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by Claire Stanford
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Bread baskets are often a sadly overlooked part of the restaurant meal, especially in this age of gluten-free diets. But carboholics need not despair; there's plenty of places in the Twin Cities that have elevated the bread basket (or bread plate) to an art form. Without further ado, here are 8 of the best bread baskets in the Twin Cities, mapped for your carbtastic pleasure.

Did we miss your favorite bread basket? Let us know in the comments.


—Amy Hanson

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The Good Earth

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Good Earth features a selection of dense multigrain rolls, crisp flatbread, crunchy thin whole wheat crackers, and, most recently added to the rotational selection, sourdough bread with apples. Breads are served with a salty white bean hummus spiked with a colorful cayenne.
3460 Galleria, Edina, MN 55435
(952) 925-1001
(952) 925-1001

Broders' Pasta Bar

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Broders’ generous assortment of breads includes focaccia, ciabatta, and flatbread. The bread basket accompanies all their pasta dishes for a real carb-lovers delight. Pro tip: this selection is also included with takeout orders.
5000 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 925-9202
(612) 925-9202

Cafe Levain

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Café Levain sources its bread from the adjacent Turtle Bread Company , with bread choices including a crunchy baguette and dense dark walnut raisin bread to accompany the meal.
4762 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 823-7111
(612) 823-7111

Blvd Kitchen & Bar

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BLVD has the most extensive selection of breads on this list, but the bread service comes with a (totally worth it) $5 price tag. Seeded lavash, a thin cracker bread, walnut rye, and small loaf of white bread are all served with maple butter.
11544 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
(763) 398-3200
(763) 398-3200

Lucia's To Go

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Takeout at Lucia’s offers a choice of breads (the most memorable being the millet flax bread) to accompany salads and soups, along with rich and creamy Grassland butter packets. Lucia’s Wine Bar also offers a varying selection of house-made breads at an additional cost of $2.95.
1432 W 31st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 825-9800
(612) 825-9800

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The Gray House

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The bread plate at the Gray House serves up a bounty of not only bread, but also olives, spiced nuts, and homemade cheese-its and crackers. The bread itself comes from Patisserie 46, some of the crunchiest-crusted, softest-centered stuff around.
610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 823-4338
(612) 823-4338

The Bachelor Farmer

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The Bachelor Farmer’s wafer-thin Scandinavian flatbread, served with decadent butter, salt, and radishes comes complimentary with all meals. Plus, popovers are available for a charge and come with creamy honey-infused butter.
50 2nd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 206-3920
(612) 206-3920

Heartland

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At Heartland, one thick, hearty roll is accompanied by Hope Creamery butter. The bread selection changes, but it’s always a heavy bread with a chewy, satisfying crust, such as a whole-grain, whole-wheat bread chock-full of earthy walnuts. .
289 5th St E, Saint Paul, MN
(651) 699-3536
(651) 699-3536

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The Good Earth

3460 Galleria, Edina, MN 55435
Good Earth features a selection of dense multigrain rolls, crisp flatbread, crunchy thin whole wheat crackers, and, most recently added to the rotational selection, sourdough bread with apples. Breads are served with a salty white bean hummus spiked with a colorful cayenne.
3460 Galleria, Edina, MN 55435
(952) 925-1001
(952) 925-1001

Broders' Pasta Bar

5000 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Broders’ generous assortment of breads includes focaccia, ciabatta, and flatbread. The bread basket accompanies all their pasta dishes for a real carb-lovers delight. Pro tip: this selection is also included with takeout orders.
5000 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 925-9202
(612) 925-9202

Cafe Levain

4762 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Café Levain sources its bread from the adjacent Turtle Bread Company , with bread choices including a crunchy baguette and dense dark walnut raisin bread to accompany the meal.
4762 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 823-7111
(612) 823-7111

Blvd Kitchen & Bar

11544 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
BLVD has the most extensive selection of breads on this list, but the bread service comes with a (totally worth it) $5 price tag. Seeded lavash, a thin cracker bread, walnut rye, and small loaf of white bread are all served with maple butter.
11544 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
(763) 398-3200
(763) 398-3200

Lucia's To Go

1432 W 31st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Takeout at Lucia’s offers a choice of breads (the most memorable being the millet flax bread) to accompany salads and soups, along with rich and creamy Grassland butter packets. Lucia’s Wine Bar also offers a varying selection of house-made breads at an additional cost of $2.95.
1432 W 31st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 825-9800
(612) 825-9800

The Gray House

610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
The bread plate at the Gray House serves up a bounty of not only bread, but also olives, spiced nuts, and homemade cheese-its and crackers. The bread itself comes from Patisserie 46, some of the crunchiest-crusted, softest-centered stuff around.
610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 823-4338
(612) 823-4338

The Bachelor Farmer

50 2nd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
The Bachelor Farmer’s wafer-thin Scandinavian flatbread, served with decadent butter, salt, and radishes comes complimentary with all meals. Plus, popovers are available for a charge and come with creamy honey-infused butter.
50 2nd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 206-3920
(612) 206-3920

Heartland

289 5th St E, Saint Paul, MN
At Heartland, one thick, hearty roll is accompanied by Hope Creamery butter. The bread selection changes, but it’s always a heavy bread with a chewy, satisfying crust, such as a whole-grain, whole-wheat bread chock-full of earthy walnuts. .
289 5th St E, Saint Paul, MN
(651) 699-3536
(651) 699-3536

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