Bakeries

Turtle Bread

Open by scheduleMonday · 7 AM – 4 PM

Minneapolis, MN

ⓘ Hours as published by the business

4205 East 34th Street, Minneapolis, MN
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Opening hours

Monday · Today
7 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday
7 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday
7 AM – 4 PM
Thursday
7 AM – 4 PM
Friday
7 AM – 4 PM
Saturday
7 AM – 4 PM
Sunday
7 AM – 4 PM

Holidays and short days are the usual exceptions — call before a long drive.

▤ Contact & details

☎ Phone
+1-612-545-5757
⌖ Address
4205 East 34th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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◆ Category
Bakeries
◎ Country
US

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver noticed something peculiar one morning while unloading loaves of bread. Among the usual assortment, there lay an old turtle shell nestled among the pastries. Confused and amused, the driver placed the oddity aside and finished his delivery. Later that day, a regular customer picked up a freshly baked croissant and exclaimed, ‘Hey, look what I found!’ Turning it over, they discovered the same ancient turtle shell, now coated in crumbs. The bakery became known for its mysterious crustacean-shaped treats, attracting curious locals who joked that Turtle Bread might actually be good luck.’

2. Late one night, a delivery driver heard an odd humming noise coming from inside Turtle Bread's closed shop. Curious, he peeked through the window and saw a shadowy figure moving around, wrapping freshly baked loaves in unusual patterns. The driver called out, but got no response. Just as he was about to leave, the shadow stopped, unwrapped a bread, took a bite—and smiled. Turns out it was just an overzealous baker who thought it was still morning. The next day, everyone found out that Turtle Bread’s speciality was ‘baked with love—even after closing hours!’

3. Early every morning, before anyone else stirred, a faint whirring sound could be heard coming from behind Turtle Bread’s closed door. Curious neighbors began whispering that perhaps it was the bakery’s secret oven, baking bread with magical properties. One day, a delivery driver noticed the noise and decided to investigate. He found an old turtle gently pushing a cart filled with freshly baked bread. ‘I’ve been making these for generations,’ whispered the turtle. The driver laughed, thinking it was a joke, but when he tried one of the warm buns, everyone agreed they’d never had anything quite so delicious. Since then, Turtle Bread became famous for its magical-tasting pastries, and no one ever questioned where the early-morning sounds came from again.

4. Early in the morning, as dawn broke over the city, a delivery driver pulled up outside Turtle Bread bakery. Carefully stepping out of his truck, he noticed something unusual: a small turtle, no bigger than his hand, seemed to be following him.} Smiling down at the little creature, the delivery driver gently picked it up and carried on inside. As he placed the breads onto the counter, an old lady from next door popped her head around the corner and asked, ‘Is that your new pet, dear?’ With a laugh, he replied, ‘No ma’am, just my lucky charm for today.’

Source details

Business attributes

Address

City
Minneapolis
Housenumber
4205
Postcode
55406
State
MN
Street
East 34th Street

Contacts

Phone
+1-612-545-5757

Hours & freshness

Opening hours
Mo-Su 07:00-16:00

What it offers

Outdoor seating
Yes
Shop
bakery

Source: OpenStreetMap, 12 recorded details for this place.

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