Eat and Drink.
Turtle Bread has been pleasing palates for more than a decade. Since we first opened our doors, we’ve expanded from one small corner bread-baking shop to three bakeries and three restaurants. Whether it’s a croissant, a loaf of multi-grain bread, a wood-fire-grilled pizza, tender short ribs or a rustic Italian pasta you crave – we’ve got you covered.
Soups Fantastic
Every day our soup chef, Daniel, prepares fresh soups for each of Turtle Bread’s three locations. While Tomato Basil has long been established as our number-one seller, other recipes such as Garbanzo Spinach and Chicken Tortilla are fast becoming customer favorites. Selections vary daily by location; please contact your nearest Turtle Bread for a listing of the day’s soups.
Wine on your mind?
Owner Harvey McLain lends tremendous care and expertise to maintaining the Café Levain and Tosca wine lists. Both feature a variety of grapes with origins spanning the globe and price points that won’t break your budget. Don’t see your favorite selection of the list? Bring in your own bottle from home to either restaurant for a small corkage fee of $15.
Who cut the cheese?
No need for embarrassment – it was us. The Linden Hills and Chicago Ave. locations stock a hearty selection of cheeses ready to slice and arrange on a tray for your next party, or cut into individual serving sizes that pair perfectly with a slice of our baguette for a quick lunch.
By Location.
Turtle Chicago Ave.
Cafe Levain (cafelevain.com)
Our French bistro serves a menu full of comfort food done right. Open for dinner Sun, Tue- Thurs, 5-9 p.m., Fri and Sat 5-10 p.m.
Pizza Biga (menu)
Biga’s skilled pizza cooks combine Turtle Bread’s hand-made pizza dough with fresh toppings that are baked to perfection in our wood-fired oven. Pair with a Caesar salad and a bottle of Chianti, and you’ve got a romantic dinner for two. You may also order a pizza to go, or purchase a frozen one in Turtle Bread.
Turtle Bread
Our beautiful South Minneapolis location offers an expansive seating area from which – at the right time – you can view our bakers concocting the fresh bread and pastries offered daily at each of our three locations. In addition to our baked goods, you’ll find full-service breakfast and lunch menus, fresh soup selections and gourmet grocery selections to enjoy at home.
- Hot Breakfast & Lunch
- Soups & Sandwiches
- Coffee, Tea & Espresso
- Cold Beverages
- Green Salads & Pasta Salads
- Cheese, Dips & Spreads
- Gourmet Grocery
Turtle Linden Hills
Tosca (trattoriatosca.com)
Our newest neighborhood restaurant, Trattoria Tosca, features a rustic Italian menu inspired by our chef’s recent trip to northern Italy. Open for dinner Mon-Thurs, 5-9 p.m., Fri and Sat 5-10 p.m.
Turtle Bread
The original Turtle Bread Company location, open since 1996, now serves full breakfast and lunch menus similar to those popular at our Chicago Ave. location. Here, you’ll also find a more extensive selection of gourmet groceries including salad dressings, preserves, cheeses and marinades for grilling.
- Soups, Sandwiches, Quiche
- Coffee, Tea & Espresso
- Cold Beverages
- Green Salads
- Pasta Salads
- Cheese, Dips & Spreads
- Gourmet Grocery
Turtle Downtown
One Financial Plaza
An oasis in the maze of Minneapolis’s skyway system, our downtown location offers breakfast and lunch selections Monday through Friday.
- Soups, Sandwiches, Quiche
- Coffee & Espresso
- Hot & Cold Beverages
- Cheese, Dips, & Spreads
- Pasta Salads & Green Salads
Just the facts.
Soup’s On!
Our award-winning soups are made fresh daily.
What’s for Dinner?
Come dine at one of our neighborhood restaurants, and discover why owner Harvey McLain was crowned Restaurateur of the Year by Mpls St. Paul Magazine.
