Minneapolis Bakery Is One Of The Nation's Best, New York Times Says

MINNEAPOLIS — Diane’s Place bakery in Minneapolis was included in the New York Times list of "22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now."

"This all-day restaurant is where Diane Moua realizes her dream of cooking Hmong American cuisine in her personal style," the Times wrote.

"It’s also where the career pastry chef proves that spreading her attention across an entire menu doesn’t come at the expense of quality baking. Diane’s Place, which opened last spring, undoubtedly sells a lot of coconut pandan croissants and sweet pork Danishes at breakfast, but it never stops being a bakery. Diners who come in for lunch and dinner are asked if they’d like to start with a course of baked goods. The answer should always be yes. "

Diane’s Place — located in Northeast Minneapolis — opened in 2024. It was one of the Star Tribune's "Restaurants of the Year."

According to the Times, the nation is seeing "a bakery renaissance is underway, fueled by a convergence of economics, post-Covid restaurant changes, diners’ tastes and the marketing power of social media."

Brian Gallagher for the Times said the baked goods gold rush is led by "former fine-dining pastry chefs and entrepreneurial hobbyists-turned-professionals alike."

See the full list from the New York Times online here.