Bakery on Main — Restaurant in Waconia

Going against the grain of other reviewers to say I was unimpressed with BOM. Let’s start with a bit of context…I’m from Minneapolis where we are spoiled with innovative, excellent bakeries. Black Walnut, Glam Doll, Bogart’s, Patisserie 46. BOM had no caramel or cinnamon rolls in their display, just a huge swath of rambunctiously decorated donuts, some scones, humungous cookies (which were admittedly amazing) and a couple hodgepodge turnovers. My partner was not a fan of his Apple turnover. A bakery with so few options. Oh, and lots of cupcakes in the fridge. When I saw the lack of signage for pastries and coffee, stools stacked up in the corner, paint rubbed off of the women’s bathroom door, and the filthiest entryway lighting this side of Lake Waconia, I kept things short and sweet, literally. Small coffee (no espresso bevs here, too fancy maybe???) and a glazed donut that was the same as 50 others. They could do incredible things with this place if they hired a bit of design help, bought an espresso machine, made the front windows beautiful, and curated their menu. Don’t y’all head to the metro for inspiration on how to elevate your bakery? So despite living out here now, we both decided that a 40 min journey into Southwest Minneapolis was well worth it to get delicious, creative pastries in well considered spaces. BOM was no better than a coffee and doughnut...

I had an over all great experience. The service was amazing and a majority of the bakery items I got were great. I thought I hated donuts, nope they were just never made this good!!!! The best donut I have EVER had. The cookies were soft, HUGE and room temperature. The cupcake was not great…. I was not a fan of the frosting at all and it tasted more like a muffin. The cannoli was a massive disappointment. I will come back for the donuts allow though! We were greeted upon entrance offered help throughout the selection process and greeted on the way out. The atmosphere got 4 because the table we sat at was dirty and so...

We had BOM make a 1st birthday smash cake for our sons party, along with cupcakes for the guests. The cake they made was so perfect, such a hit! And clearly our son loved smashing it! There wasn’t a single cupcake left over for me to try which means they were a massive hit at the party! BOM was attentive to detail, responsive and timely, had the order ready for me to pick up, and I was even able to snag a few extra special cupcakes for the grandparents to take home after the party. Thank you so much for our cake and cupcakes! It...