Rustica Bakery
200 Southdale Ctr, Edina, MN
Crema's Take
“Rustica Bakery in Edina is a warmly decorated neighborhood gem where pristine pastries—especially their reliably excellent scones—steal the show alongside competent coffee drinks and seasonal specials. The cozy, modern atmosphere draws a steady crowd of laptop workers and friends catching up, and while seating can be tight during peak hours, the welcoming staff and simple elegance make it feel like a genuine alternative to the usual chain coffee shop experience.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Rustica is a solid stop if you’re in the Southdale Center and want good pastries in a nice space. Their pastries are the highlight, especially the scones, which are consistently really good. The coffee is just meh. Not bad, but not memorable either. I actually think the matcha is better than the coffee, though it still doesn’t quite have a wow factor. The interior is cute with an open floor plan and lots of tables and chairs, offering a variety of seating options. That said, it fills up fast, especially during peak hours. Service can be a little slow at times, so not ideal if you’re in a rush. Plenty of parking available in the Southdale mall lots, which is always a plus. Overall, a nice bakery with great pastries and a pleasant space to sit, but the drinks and service don’t fully steal the show.
A very nice cozy place. It’s one of the best places to have a coffee and deserts or a snack. Love the simple decoration. Atmosphere is great. All the items I tried are good and delicious. I like their coffee especially the one I tried in my last visit the orange matcha latte it’s a must try item. Their Rachel sandwich is also really good. 52$ for two sandwiches 2 latte and 20% tips.
Rustica is unique and fancy bakery! They also serve coffee drinks! Their drinks are pretty standard and regular compared to other cafes, but they also have some fun seasonal drinks to pick from too! I tried their Chocolate Hazelnut Danish and it was pretty good! The service here is also very good! I was helped out by Noella (I hope that was her name, I'm sorry if not!!) She was super sweet and fast! Lovely experience. It's difficult for me to rate Rustica without mentioning their prices. They are quiiiiite high. Their drink sizes & prices seem pretty extreme to me. $6 for a plain 10 oz mocha is disappointing to see. Rustica is located in Edina and they seem to lean very hard into their target demographic & not branch outside of that. I think it would be nice to see Rustica lean more into what their "Fall Seasonal Drinks" looks like. More individuality, fun, and uniqueness. $6 for a "Rustica Special" mocha would seem reasonable. Not one you can get anywhere else. This bakery also seems to get PACKED. I visited @ 10 am on a random wednesday and almost all of the seats were taken and it was **Loud** So If you're looking for a cafe to work, study, or read at--keep driving. Tons of parking available in the huge parking lot and the mall nextdoor gives you more activities to do!
A great selection of pastries and delicious coffee. The staff is awesome and very helpful. A great spot to chat with a friend, catch up on work or read a book.
It's busy, and finding a place to sit might be hard. But I like the atmosphere of this place. If you want a modern place different from Starbucks, here it is. Coffee is good. I have tried their scones and wasn't a big fan. Their danishes were good.