Best French Bakery in Lake Minnetonka

"Located in the oldest part of Minneapolis, Aster Café is sure to charm you. Walk along the cobblestone road in the St. Anthony Main area and feel like you’ve walked into a whole new city. Grab a table at Aster Café and get an amazing view of the downtown skyline, and enjoy live music on most nights."

"The cutest little courtyard with outdoor seating is one of the premier spots for outdoor dining in Minneapolis. Sit on the prettiest cobblestone street underneath big green trees with skyline views at Aster Cafe. Enjoy a flatbread with a glass of wine for the perfect lunch date."

"The Stone Arch bridge has some of the best views of Downtown Minneapolis anywhere. Aster Cafe has views of Downtown Minneapolis AND The Stone Arch bridge. Meaning this place really has some of the best Minneapolis views anywhere."

"Any restaurant whose name has “cakery” in it, is one I can get behind. The Copper Hen is a restaurant focused on farm-to-table cooking, and they are firm believers in cooking from scratch. The rustic charm of both the food and the atmosphere is seriously intoxicating and their Instagram proves it."

"Skip straight to dessert with a chocolate chip skillet cookie served straight from the oven with vanilla ice cream and caramel. Other highlights include fruit hand pies, cupcakes, and tiny cakes baked in Mason jars—some of which come with a pipette of liquor for an adults-only treat."

"Owned and operated by a local couple, Chris and Danielle Bjorling, The Copper Hen is ‘farmhouse chic’ with Instagram-baiting decor. There's a savory menu, full bar, but what this spot is best known for is the boozy cupcakes. 2515 Nicollet AveMinneapolis, MN 55404"

"If you like naturally lit, wood-accented coffee shops that ooze comfort, Quixotic Coffee should be high on your list of places to visit. Despite having a friendly, homey feel, Quixotic coffee has ample seating. You can hunker down in a private booth or sit at a more open table to focus on work while you sip your hot beverage of choice."

"Means “romantically idealistic”, delivering high-quality hand-crafted beverages, made with local ingredients, and local character. The nitro bar is one of the first in the Twin Cities, all the reason to pop in!"

"South, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the pizzeria four stars out of 277 reviews. The shop offers vegan versions of several of its signature pies. "Just moved to Minneapolis and excited to try all the top 10 restaurants," said Yelper Becca P. "Galactic pizza is on every list and website for the best pizza. I was even more excited when I saw their vegan selection. ... Their vegan cheese is the best I've ever had. Ever."

"This Lyn-Lake staple features 10 pizza options that can go vegan, along with vegan garlic-cheese bread and vegan "nuggets" with Buffalo sauce."

"Beginning as a food truck, Reverie now offers café and bar options that include sandwiches, tacos, bowls, and more!. Less than a block away from Powderhorn Park. Open daily for lunch and dinner Limited service vegan options beer/wine/alcohol, take-out, catering VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$"

"Cafe and food truck with monthly specials like jackfruit bulgogi tacos loaded with cabbage slaw, garlic aioli, pickled red radish, arugula, and cilantro on corn tortillas. Specialty coffees can be made with oat, almond, soy, or house-made cashew macadamia milk options."

"A popular food truck that grew into a brick-and-mortar establishment. Chef/co-owner Jeff Therkelsen's made-from-scratch menu includes his "Long Haul Burger," which just won the top prize at the highly competitive 2021 Twin Cities Vegan Comfort Food Challenge."

"Have you ever thought about taking your family out for a dinner and at the same time playing family-friendly games?. If yes then this restaurant is your answer. You can have lunch and go bowling or play bocce at the same time."

"Pinstripes' outdoor patio includes a fire pit with extensive seating, a covered area (for shade on extra hot days), and tables with tents. There is a place for everyone to relax at this lakeside Edina gathering spot."

"The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is an 11-acre park that is home to Minneapolis’s famous giant spoon sculpture, Claes Oldenburg’s ‘Spoonbridge and Cherry.’ Established in 1988 and located near the Walker Art Center, the 11-acre garden houses more than 40 stunning works of sculpture from the nearby Walker Art Center’s collections, including the crown jewel of the garden – the giant spoon - which is one of the most photographed sites in the city. The garden also regularly hosts outdoor concerts and educational activities for visitors of all ages and free garden tours take place on the grounds from May through August. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is open 365 days a year, from dusk until midnight."

"Afterward, meander through the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Adjacent to the Walker Art Center, the garden is known for its iconic pieces like Spoonbridge and Cherry and is open every day of the year from 6 a.m."

"Since 2002, The Museum of Russian Art has served as the Twin Cities’ window to art, history, and culture of Muscovite Russia, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, its former republics, and post-Soviet Russia. Housed in a beautifully renovated historic building, the museum’s multi-level galleries provide a tranquil and intimate setting for their exhibitions and educational events. A one-hour tour is free with admission."

"Windom’s The Museum of Russian Art, located at 5500 Stevens Ave. South, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the museum 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews. READ MORE: 'I Just Want To Meet The Guy': Mountain Biker's Life Saved By Off-Duty Doctor On Minnesota Trail"

"The glass front of Todd Bockley’s gallery offers a glimpse at the plethora of native and folk art within. Tucked in a corner of Minneapolis’ residential Kenwood district, Bockley Gallery represents an impressively diverse roster of artists, including Jim Proctor, who works with plants in his 3D, wall-mounted pieces (his breakthrough moment came, he says, when he ‘literally stapled a gooseberry to a painting’) and Native American artists Frank Big Bear and Francis Yellow. The works here play into the state’s past and its large Native American community — as in Francis Yellow’s images Native Americans on horseback, painted onto copies of official colonial documents."

"Opened in 1948, Riverview Theater is a single-screen movie theater that displays first-run Hollywood movies along with art films. It offers digital presentation, high-back seats, a lounge area with a television, stadium seating and a snack bar."

"If you just saw a picture of the Riverview Theater, you might not get the big deal. After all, it’s just a movie theater, right?. While that’s technically true, it’s one that has earned a spot in the hearts of Minneapolis residents."