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3224 W. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55416

612-822-1119 

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  • Bakery
    Sun 7:30am-6pm, Tue-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat 7am-7pm
    $
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    Takeout
    Snack Food
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Description

Best known for its amazing breads and pastries, Rustica Bakery is also home to the world's greatest bittersweet chocolate cookie, an intense confection that tastes like an entire chocolate cake.







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  • 2010 | BEST BAKERY

    3220 West Lake Street, MinneapolisRustica Bakery's new location at Calhoun Village (it moved out of the space it shared with Java Jack's at 46th and Bryant last November) is surprisingly sparse in decoration. The walls are bare and painted a basic white, while the tables are plain and unadorned. That means all the focus in the spacious bakery is exactly where it should be: on Rustica's decadent desserts, pastries, and heaped piles of bread loaves. (Have they considered hanging their artful... More »

  • 2009 | Best Cookie

    It's such a humble-looking thing, Rustica Bakery's bittersweet chocolate cookie: black as midnight and sprinkled with sugar granules that twinkle like stars against the night sky. Your first bite breaks through a crisp, delicate crust to reveal a brownie-soft center--something you can really sink your teeth into. Its rich cocoa flavor is just slightly sweet and touched with a faint, molasses-y bitterness. A pinch of salt enhances the impact of dark-chocolate chunks that resemble the... More »

  • 2007 | BEST BREAD

    Rustica Bakery has been operating for only three years, but it has quickly eclipsed the local competition as home to the perfect baguette ($2). At once crispy and chewy, with a sturdy, dark golden-brown crust, this loaf is so authentic one imagines it might just hum a little Charles Aznavour tune to accompany your meal. Whether enjoyed with real butter or a particularly fragrant fromage, Rustica's baguette is always a tasty partner. And, of course, there's more: Head baker Tammy Hoyt offers... More »

  • 2006 | BEST BREAD

    When Rustica Bakery opened in 2004, the denizens of the East Harriet Farmstead neighborhood could hardly believe their good fortune. One can now pick up a sturdy baguette wrapped in crisp brown paper, a hearty levain loaf that cries out for generous dollops of homemade blackberry jam, or a pillowy focaccia ready for soaking up olive oil. Special breads star on different weekdays, including the crackling pastry-like Canadas de Azucar and a delightfully dense rye. All of Rustica's artisan... More »

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  • Rustica makes list of best baguettes in America

    Rustica makes list of best baguettes in America

    By Emily Weiss | Mon, April 30, 2012

    Bon Appetit recently published a list of the 10 Best Baguettes in America to coincide with its "Insider's Guide to Paris" issue. Two Midwest bakeries made the cut: One was Floriole Cafe and Bakery in ... More »

  • Rustica's Bittersweet Chocolate Cookie: 100 Favorite Dishes

    Rustica's Bittersweet Chocolate Cookie: 100 Favorite Dishes

    By Rachel Hutton | Tue, April 13, 2010

    As a countdown to the Best of the Twin Cities 2010, coming this spring, The Hot Dish is serving up a hundred of our favorite local dishes. Send your own nominations to hotdish@citypages.com. No. 33: R... More »

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    Tauni | Minneapolis, MN | 3 Reviews

    | Tue, March 23, 2010

    Best coffee ever. They customize and prepare each cup individually.

  • hhunt
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    hhunt | Minneapolis, MN | 129 Reviews

    | Wed, June 16, 2010

    they have won some City Pages Best of the Twin Cities awards -- the brownie cookies are to die for!!

Back to TopMenu
Main Menu
Rustica Desserts Menu
$6.00
Seasonal Fruit Panna Cotta
almond crumble and fresh berries
$6.00
Tiramisu
coffee soaked lady fingers and kahlua mascarpone mousse
$6.00
Buttermilk Biscuits and Berries
cardamom whipped cream
$6.00
Callebaut Chocolate Brownie
hazelnut, chocolate ganache, and gelato
$5.00
Trio of Palazzolo’s Artisan Sorbeto & Gelato
ask your server for tonight's offerings
$6.00
Michigan Blueberry Pie
crème anglaise, blueberry cookie gelato
$10.00
Local and Domestic Craft Cheese Plate
fig jam, local honey, spiced nuts, and grilled bread
Rustica Mains
$18.00
Grilled Pork Chop
summer squash gratin, smashed new potatoes, mustard, and salsa verde
$18.00
Baked Market Fresh Fish
in parchment paper with olives, capers, leeks, seasonal potatoes, and lemon herb butter
$19.00
Pan Roasted Quail
ratatouille, demi-glacé, truffle, black pepper, and cream
$24.00
Line-Caught Ahi Tuna Niçoise
warm dijon potato salad, green beans, radish, capers, farm egg, and olive tapenade
$18.00
Braised Lamb Shank
creamed corn, and tomato bruschetta
$17.00
Pan-Roasted Michigan Chicken
fork mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed greens, and roasted garlic jus
$21.00
Grilled Hanger Steak
summer tomato panzanella, and vegetable demi-glacé
$19.00
Bouillabaisse
great lakes whitefish, shrimp, mussels, and scallops simmered in a tomato-fennel broth
Rustica Pasta & Grains Menu
$14.00
Hand-Made Potato Gnocchi
tomato pistou, braised chicken, green beans, and arugula
$18.00
Chesapeake Bay Oyster Capellini
pancetta, scallion, white wine, lemon, herbs, and sour cream
$16.00
Seasonal Vegetable Pappardelle
peas, cherry tomato, aji panca, mint, and ricotta
$15.00
Mushroom Farrotto
porcini, oyster and crimini mushrooms with garlic, herbs, and marsala
Rustica Firsts Menu
$6.00
Chilled Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup
garlic croutons and yogurt
$7.00
Salad Rustica
bibb lettuce, shallot vinaigrette, and goat cheese crostini
$8.00
Grilled Romaine Salad
amish cheddar, garlic croutons, white anchovies, and caesar dressing
$8.00
Heirloom Tomato Salad
house-made mozzarella, cucumber, pickled onion, and basil
$8.00
Greek Salad
romaine, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive, and feta
 
Artisan Cheese Plate
fig jam, local honey, spiced nuts, and grilled bread
$10.00
Charcuterie Plate
assorted artisan cured meats served with grilled bread, and condiments
$12.00
Prince Edward Island Mussels
steamed with roasted garlic, white wine, herbs, and grilled bread
$10.00
Sautéed Bay Scallops
lemon-parsley risotto, and brown butter
$9.00
Grilled Green Beans and Burata Cheese
duck confit, anchovy vinaigrette, and lavender
$9.00
Smoked Pork Belly
watermelon, arugula, pumpkin seed, and pickled rind
$10.00
Stuffed Squash Blossoms
ricotta, fresh herbs, and corn râgout

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