Savory Bake House

Excellent place — very big fan of both food and service. Had the donut and blueberry muffin. Both were amazing!
You can expect to see different food options every time you visit. Hope this business concept works out for them. Glad to see new businesses going into the East Lake St corridor.

As someone else mentioned, the date balls are incredible– amazing flavor, amazing texture, and for the price you can eat six of ‘em at a time and not feel guilty. LAY OFF ME, IT’S FRUIT.
But I had their chocolate brioche today and it was poorly made. Tough, bland dough that stuck to the wrapper so much that I lost half the bun when I took it off, and the chocolate filling didn’t come through at all flavor-​wise.
Mixed bag, but worth a swing through every so often!

So this review is for the bacon & leek scone I had both days this weekend.
Sure I could write something about the convenience of this place as it is close to my home and when I walk up there with my pooch, they offer custom made treats for that same pooch of mine who now knows the routine;
— sit patiently
— wait for the customers in front to get out of the way
— tail does small wag as he gets spoken to
— gets treat
— devours
I could even write about the many quiche’s that are made fresh each day or the pies, oh those tasty pot pies that are filled with with all sorts of goodness that warm you up. Alfredo to curry to Wellington to something else. Always changing, always tasty.
No, I’m writing about that scone. And it’s not one of the many other scones or cookies or tarts that they make that when you eat, you eat in small delicate bites so you can extend the experience just a bit longer.
And one last clarification, this is not about that churro cream puff I had the previous weekend that when I ate it, my eyes would close and savor that wonderful filling.
No, it’s about that bacon & leek scone. It’s subtle bacon and salt mixed in the pastry was the perfect blend of goodness.
And that first one I had on Saturday that I had that was still warm? Oh man! «I should’ve bought two!» I thought, as I made my walk home down the sidewalk nibbling away at my new discovery.
So yesterday I went back hoping they had more and they did! But they only had one up front on their little wood trays that fit in so well with the whole motif of the place. «You have any more in back?» I hopefully asked and with a response of «three more» the decision was made to clean them out.
So I apologize to the people behind me in case you wanted one but I bought the last four. Be thankful is all I ask because I may have saved you from an addiction as I think I have become a bacon & leek scone junkie.

This small, new-​ish bakery, right across the street from Merlin’s Rest, surprised me with their selection, décor and professionalism when I arrived. We were about to leave on a bike expedition in southern Minnesota and needed some fuel. We ended up opting for one of the savory quiches, a raspberry sur cream muffin and some kind of amazing, cheesy, meat pastry. All were delectable, especially the «meat-​cheeser». The place was hoppin’ on a Saturday, but they kept the crowd moving, a plus, since this is a small space. Staff was friendly and courteous, and we got our food and service faster than might be expected. This place is down the street from me, and I’ll be going back for sure.

The pastry renaissance continues. I couldn’t be happier.
The Savory Bakehouse fills a nice little niche, offering treats but also a significant number of… as the name suggests… savory baked items. Meat, cheese and veggie filled items. Pot pies, quiches, croissants and more.
I can’t stray too far from the coco so gimme that sugar. The dessert items are milder in comparison to many bakeries, it won’t hurt your teeth and many are lighter or more subtle in nature. And it’s pretty damn good. I had a date ball (never had that before) that was fantastic. A pumpkin cake with maple cream cheese that was both light and decadent. A churro cream puff that was too much in the best way.

Definitely go here! NOW! This is a tiny local bakery, but it’s full of amazing savory and sweet treats. I even went in the afternoon, when things were pretty picked over, and found a great lunch. I prefer savory to sweet, so this is my new jam!
The man at the counter was helpful and convincing of what would be the best choice for me. I ordered a veggie curry pie and a gluten free salted caramel peanut chocolate torte. (check out my pics). While I was waiting for the pie to be heated, I figured I better try a date ball. Who doesn’t like balls?! I bit into it and I immediately noticed a snap, crackle and pop in my mouth. I am not going to ruin it for you, but there was an amazing secret ingredient that added another dimension to this tasty ball. The adorable man at the counter shared it was the owners grandmother’s recipe.
The veggie pie had just the right amount of curry, which was not too overpowering. They were also seasoned well and seemed roasted. The best part was the crust was not thick, therefore did not take over the pie with a gummy texture. The torte was good, but I cant wait to try the cherry almond scone or sweet potato chocolate sweetbread. Let this place blow your mind!

My first time time at this place. I got the Polish roll (amazing!), a square of broccoli/​bacon quiche, a chocolate salted caramel cookie sandwich, and a churo cream puff. All were quite tasty. Fresh and the pastries cooked well. The only reason I gave it a ⁴⁄₅ is I thought it would have more savory options than sweet.

So excited about this place! We tried a mixed berry muffin and a hot chocolate scone to start — both were incredible. The person working there was very friendly and welcoming. The place is small but has good vibes. I can’t wait to try their savory pies!

I try to support local small businesses and was excited to see this new bakery open in my neighborhood. This is not the review I wanted to write. Anyway here it goes. Stopped in after they opened and got a couple sweets to try out. They were good enough, the owners were welcoming and everything else they were offering looked great so we decided to order a pie for Christmas, the chocolate with Irish cream. Sounds like a no brainer right? Wrong. The crust was either too done or not done enough and had the texture of leather. The filling was bland and the cream topping had a very off taste. Everyone present agreed it was pretty terrible. Very embarrassing and a waste of money for a pie no one would eat. I’d like to give this place another chance but that pie was a major fail.

I usually don’t comment but the Carrot Cake! Oh my! Best ever. Get the date balls too but don’t let your husband taste them, there won’t be any left!

What a great little spot. Superb pastries from an experienced pastry chef. Longfellow has needed this place for a long time!

Savory Bake House is a winner! We stopped in during opening weekend just to check it out and left with a bag full of Christmas sweets for a crowd. The pumpkin spice cake is delicious: moist, perfectly spiced, and topped with sour cherries for perfect balance. The pumpkin snickerdoodles, sugar cookies with cream cheese icing, and white chocolate almond chai cookies were all delicate and tasty.
Service was friendly and attentive. With great food and kind people, this place is bound to quickly become a favorite. I love how these bakers have turned a tiny, forgotten space on 36^th Avenue into a bright neighborhood spot. Can’t wait to come back on my morning commute for some savory goods & a coffee.