5 Best Bakeries in Downtown, Duluth MN
Updated 05 October 2026 · 7 bakeries in Downtown, Duluth MN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five bakery and cafe options in and around Downtown Duluth, Minnesota, for anyone after fresh bread, pastries, coffee or a custom cake. We considered 7 qualifying businesses. The ranking uses Google ratings, weighted by how many people left a review. Each entry includes hours, address and what reviewers mention, and some are cafes that also sell baked goods.
#1
Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace
★ 4.7 (592 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace is a cafe at 1917 W Superior St with a 4.7 rating from 592 reviews and a listed price range of $10–20. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open to 8 pm most days. Google lists outdoor seating, live music and great coffee. Reviewers mention made-to-order sandwiches, pastries and a cozy feel, though one reviewer thought it was pricey.
Best for: Sit-down meals with coffee
- Address
- 1917 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 8 am–3 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–8 pm; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–3 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#2
Studio Café
★ 4.8 (233 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Studio Café is a coffee shop at 102 W Superior St with a 4.8 rating from 233 reviews and a listed price range of $1–10. Google lists live music, breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert. Reviewers mention community artwork on the walls, free art supplies to use on site, lattes, chai and sandwiches such as pesto turkey and a croissant breakfast sandwich.
Best for: Coffee in an art-filled space
- Address
- 102 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–9 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–3 pm; Sun 7 am–3 pm; Thu 7 am–9 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–3 pm
#3
Great Harvest Bread Co.
★ 4.7 (285 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Great Harvest Bread Co. is a bakery at 3 S 13th Ave E with a 4.7 rating from 285 reviews. It is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention warm, chewy bread on sandwiches, scones, cinnamon rolls and coffee, and regulars point to the smell of bread when you walk in.
Best for: Fresh bread and sandwiches
- Address
- 3 S 13th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55802, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–5 pm; Mon 6:30 am–5 pm; Sat 7 am–2:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 6:30 am–5 pm; Tue 6:30 am–5 pm; Wed 6:30 am–5 pm
#4
Duluth's Best Bread
★ 4.6 (297 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Duluth's Best Bread is a bakery at 120 E Superior St with a 4.6 rating from 297 reviews. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 6 am to 6 pm and closed on Monday. Reviewers mention pecan and cinnamon rolls, almond croissants, frangipane, a vanilla iced matcha and sourdough bread made from scratch, plus a cozy space with room to sit.
Best for: Pastries and sourdough
- Address
- 120 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 6 am–6 pm; Sun 6 am–6 pm; Thu 6 am–6 pm; Tue 6 am–6 pm; Wed 6 am–6 pm
#5
Snazzy Cakes
★ 5 (49 Google reviews)Cake shop
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Snazzy Cakes is a cake shop at 1401 Rice Lake Rd with a 5 rating from 49 reviews. Hours are not listed. Google lists delivery, takeaway and card payments. Reviewers mention wedding cakes and cupcakes that guests praised as light and fluffy, tasting boxes, gluten-free options, and a baker who listened to their ideas and made themed desserts.
Best for: Wedding cakes and custom desserts
- Address
- 1401 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55811, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
How we made this list
We looked at 7 bakeries in Downtown, Duluth MN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Duluth's Best Bread opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated bakery on this list?
Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 592 reviews. Studio Café is second at 4.8 from 233 reviews.
Which bakeries in Downtown, Duluth MN are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Studio Café, at 9 pm.
How much does it cost at these bakeries?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace $10–20; Studio Café $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace and Studio Café.
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