Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop

Food is fantastic! Best bakery in Southern Minnesota! This was my first visit here and it wasn't super busy but many people besides me, had a tougher time figuring out "the line" system. Staff seems like they were exhausted. All together a good experience but a bit of a hassle.

Wow! Hanisch Bakery in Red Wing, MN is worth the drive! This well-known, award-winning 🥇bakery is famous for their mouthwatering 🍩 donuts, buns and other baked goods! During a presidential elections 🇺🇸, they even make political cookies and have their own election poll that has often predicted our next president of the United States 🇺🇸 ! (It’s all fun and games—and is widely popular!) Tips: -This iconic bakery is busy, but they get you through the line quickly! Dine-in or carry out options! -They are closed on Sundays and Mondays. -Summer 2024: They are currently expanding and there is construction in progress. -Check their website for other area locations that carry their baked goods (ie. Lake City, MN!). -Be sure to follow them on social media, as they are always up to having fun, improving their business and supporting other local entrepreneurs/businesses.

I originally stopped there for ice cream, but then I saw they had a bakery. My eyes got fixed on a sweet roll. It was absolutely delicious and fresh. I will definitely stop there again someday.

Great food and great food! X2 Seevice staff were really friendly! Clean restaurant and bathroom! On a hot summer day I would never order chili, but this day it was the best decision! It was so delicious! Thank you!!

Heard that this was the best place for an excellent donut. When we got there on an early saturday morning the line was nearly outside the door. Even with 3 people behind the counter, it took about 15 minutes to place my order. Everyone there seemed to be chill, and not complaining. I ordered one of the their most popular Apple Fritters. It was different than what I am used to, but was extremely fresh, moist and flavorful. A joy to eat. I had this with a cup of hot Chai Latte which they make in another area, along with food, and smoothies. The chai was "ok". Had hometown charm. Definitely would return for another fritter.

This place is a must when visiting Red Wing. We absolutely love their donuts. They have also added ice cream and looked to be a little cafe as well. Very popular place. You won't regret the stop.

The new remodel really opened the space up! It was so much easier to shop. The gals working the counter were so kind and helped us choose from a huge display! We'll be back again for sure!

Hanisch Bakery Team, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible work you all do. Once someone tries your baked goods, they'll never crave anything from another bakery again! The team that wakes up at 1:00 am to bake those donuts deserves a huge amount of gratitude. Bringing the love and happiness that Hanisch bakes into our meetings is always a big win. I just wish the Hanisch team could witness the bright smiles on everyone's faces as they bite into those delicious pastries. It's not just the baked goods that deserve 5 stars; the service is also amazing. Everyone, from the delivery drivers to the helpful people behind the counter, is always happy to see you. Thank you for all the hard work. It does not go unnoticed! Sincerely, Jason Heffernan

Cute little place. We were passing through on a road trip and it's always been on my bakery bucket list to try. I love the little coffee shop too! We got a variety of donuts and pastries. The glazed raised is by far the best glazed I've ever had. The cake donuts were great too! The cream cheese danish might have been our favorite. Wow! It was early when we got there so maybe the staff just had an off day. We weren't greeted nor told what anything was so we were just guessing. Which is ok, we like to try new things. We did get a couple other things too. A white chocolate raspberry scone, not my favorite. Quite salty? Got a Caramel nut roll, was a bit dry but warmed up with a glass of milk and it was good. I'm a sugar cookie lover so when I saw they had some with buttercream on top, I had to get one! I was very disappointed as it was the most bland and not good tasting cookie. I did throw it away. Other than the couple things we will absolutely be back for the cream cheese danish, raised glazed and cake donuts. So glad we got to try it!

LOADS of options. We came later in the day which does make me question their freshness though. Everything we got was pretty good, nothing life changing, but hits the spot when you're craving a sweet treat! The person working seemed truly disinterested in our existence, but idk not gonna let that be part of my rating bc sometimes days are hard.

Super spot to stop and grab something delicious! We bought a yummy fruit cake, a coconut almond brittle and some donuts. They did not dissapoint! Service was quick and easy as well! Nothing fancy but clean & good bathrooms and seating! Stop on by!

BLT wrap was delicious, donuts were good, everything was reasonably priced. Smoothie was a little too sweet.

We love Hanisch Bakery, amazing donut and pastry selections along with fun cookie options. They make the world's greatest maple bacon donut and the softest, most delicious hamburger buns on the planet I do a lot of traveling across the country and Hanisch ranks up there as one of the best bakeries I've ever encountered Don't change a thing! Keep doing what you do!

We stopped in here to fuel up before hiking Barn Bluff and were delighted by the selection of pastries and other homemade food. The coffee selection was amazing and I was thrilled to see my favorite flavor - Highlander Grog. My boys enjoyed their donuts but the stand out was the cinnamon bread loaf. It was around $4 and could serve 10 people or more. It was soft and delicious. Free street parking outside. There's a good amount of seating inside. I can't wait to come back and try more things. Here's a peek into our day and our top 5 recommendations for Red Wing: https://kathrynegly.com/2022/10/22/a-perfect-day-in-red-wing-minnesota-top-5-things-to-do/

This place has a solid rep for a reason: their donuts, cookies, and pastries are AWESOME. Fresh, delicious, sweet, and with a large selection to pick from, too.

stopped in after traveling a long distance and we were completely ignored when we walked in the door. Took care of their locals and treated out of town visitors extremely rude. I would avoid MN best bakery not worth the trip.

Awesome bakery!! Look at that filling! Thanks bun man, you're the best! -The Vennemann's

I love Red Wing and finally checked out Hanisch Bakery. Definitely felt "touristy" as many looked like they were from out of town on a day trip. Regardless, Red Wing is a great place for a day trip and a business meeting! :-) I tried the raspberry, white chocolate scone...big bummer. Super dry and not much for flavor. I could smell the powdered sugar from the glaze straight away. Not much flavor to the glaze - typical powdered sugar concoction. Also sampled the maple donut with nuts and that was yummy. My recommendation, stick with the donuts.

Service was terrible, idk it's because we're black but the face they've given us raises eye brows, we were passing by to have some sweet treats. I had to beg to get help and put the stuff on a bag. Literally she pushed the stuff I bought after I paid and I didn't like that. Get better

Very good service and very good menu. The bakery goods are delicious! I enjoy all the photo's and the owners support of other small business's.

I have seen so many rave reviews of this place that I took a road trip to try the doughnuts. I left underwhelmed. Edelweiss Bakery in Prior Lake has much better doughnuts. If you're in Red Wing and need a doughnut fix, sure, give them a try. Just don't expect them to be the best doughnuts you've ever had.

We love Hanisch Bakery, especially during paczki season! On weekends they have lots of customers but we always seem to grab a table. A yummy spot with great options and service.

I drove 45 minutes to this bakery!! Everything in the bakery is great!! The cafe next door serves up a delicious meal!! Go to Red Wing for a visit and stop by the bakery & cafe!!

We stopped in here before work one day to grab coffee and donuts, I've been in the area for work before and never noticed this spot, but so glad we found it! We didn't call ahead, but they took our group with stride - making two to go coffees swiftly. We got a couple dozen donuts, which they picked out, and wow! What a selection! I was sad I couldn't put down more than one because I wanted to try them all. I got a latte in the morning with white chocolate raspberry (heads up to the barista - raspberry syrup curdles straight in milk, so try pumping it into the espresso before adding milk, a common mistake), and came back in the afternoon for a chai. They use tiger chai which is one of my favorites, so good. I'll definitely make it my stop in the mornings next time I'm in town.

Excellent sweets! Excellent food! Had the German Potato Soup for lunch. Topped it off with dessert my favorite German chocolate donut! Best Day ever!

Great prices, good pastries, okay coffee, not so nice service. This is a unique and cozy space with a large selection of pastries! They also have ice cream, coffee, and a selection of cafe foods. My partner is truly addicted to donuts and would eat them everyday if he could, so naturally we had to make a stop here while in the area! Large pastries for a very good price! It was hopping on a Saturday morning, so he jumped in line for donuts and I jumped in line for coffee. We took everything to go, but they do have two sections of indoor seating first come first serve. Hard space to socially distance in when busy. Pastries were very tasty, coffee we did not finish. A note about the service: The lady taking my order seemed upset. Get in get out vibes. Normally I wouldn't write about service as generally people are not paid well in the food industry. We made sure to tip which seemed to surprise her. The tip jar looked empty for how many people where there. I also want to note I worked bakery life for 5 years, and understand the high demands these business place on employees. The second incident that forced me to write about service took place when my partner was in line for donuts. He witnessed the employee shame the lady in front of him for not knowing the name of the pastry she pointed at. NONE of the pastries are labeled, so of course people are going to point at what looks good. Street parking, we took the donuts to a scenic spot on lake Pepin to enjoy with a view!

This bakery is soo good that I drove a extra 20 minutes out from my original location!! From rolls to donuts to their cafe next door!! Comfort food and they serve ice cream!! Cute area too Red Wing, MN

It's hard to find a great donut these days, but if you crave a really good donut, get down to Hanisch Bakery in Red Wing. In the spring they have Paczkis - a beautiful filled donut usually found in Polish bakeries around Eastertime. Hanisch's version consists of a lovely, slightly sweet dough with abundant fillings including apple, cherry, raspberry and even buttercream. Just one of these beauties with a cup of their excellent coffee makes a satisfying breakfast or afternoon treat. We will definitely be back to try some of their other award-winning goodies!

I don't know what we got but they were all good. I especially like the one that loo like a horseshoe with the filing it was perfect. It's a light custard touch like cream puffs filling only clearly not mass produced. I am not a fan of muffins but this one is moist and you can taste the orange flavor as advertised. And the coffee options were great I had that horseshoe pastry with the perfect custard filling again 033019 and what can I say it's perfect. We also had the almond coconut crunch box for $6. No complaints worth the money.

Huge choice of yummy bakery items....but only 3 stars due to the very unfriendly staff.....Definately a how to deal with ppl team builder needed....Person dishing out the ice cream was no friendlier.....try harder staff!!!!

Had lunch here today. We waiting 1 hour 20 minutes for our food! Checked on the status of our food after 45 minutes and was rudely told that they go in order of placement. Meanwhile we watched everyone around us (who came later than us) get their meals and finish eating them, while we sat ravenous. We checked on our order again and was then told that our order was lost (even though they delivered the drinks over an hour prior). After 20 minutes of being told our order had been lost, our food finally arrived (they obviously didn't make our order a priority after learning that it had been lost). Our meal was dumped on our table by a young man who obviously didn't give a shit about his job. No apologies, no offer to refill our drinks, nothing! I understand that mistakes happen but there was absolutely no effort made to recognize the 1 hour+ of our day completely wasted.

My group of 5 had lunch there based on the good reviews. Very average food - didn't taste fresh. The bagged chips were stale. My friend found mold on her bread and had to return the sandwich. The rotating video menu is very difficult to read because it keeps changing screens, and they don't have paper copies of the menu available.

We showed up about 10 am on a Saturday morning, there was a line out front so we waited in it to get in, though there was no signage to tell us this we just assumed. Which was a good assumption since that is what was to happen. We got inside there was a large assortment of donuts, muffins and cookies. We got 2 cake pops, peanut butter and chocolate. The peanut butter was SUPER peanut buttery, needed the chocolate coating to help it not taste like a mouth full of peanut butter. The chocolate one the cake was really good, but the coating was not. We also got 3 cookies, snickerdoodle, reese's and ginger. All 3 cookies were super soft and yummy. The ginger was really good but unfortantly because they were all in the same bag and did not have anything between them the reese's cookies tasted like ginger. And the snickerdoodle tasted like reese's, which was a disappointment. We also got 2 donuts a germany chocolate donut which was a little over cooked but the topping were good on it. And a cinnamon twist which was fine, it was a bit heavy/greasy otherwise was fine. I think the worse part is they didn't give us everything, they forgot the cake pops, so I had to go back inside and get the rest of what we ordered. Which the reason we caught it was because we were putting them in a cooler otherwise we probably would of left without them. We tried it, I think we are good we don't need to go back.

Disappointed all around. Had a salad for lunch and it was very plain, lacked flavor despite sounding good on the menu. Also be warned, if you use your credit card to pay, they will charge you a extra service fee without telling you. They didn't tell me when I handed them my card that it would cost me more than my bill stated.

Hands down THE best donuts in all of Minnesota. Everything, from the cake donuts to the more fluffy donuts, is and has always been delicious. They don't make things too sweet. In fact, the raspberry-filled has a generous dusting of powdered sugar and still isn't overly sweet. I'm always amazed. It is a bit of a drive from the city, but well worth it. They have loads of other items. I love their raisin bread, toasted lightly with a schmearing of whipped butter. Buy boxes to take home and share, as well as a box for yourself to have a donut picnic nearby. I highly suggest take-away and to go to the park near the river.

Just happened by it one afternoon and just had to stop in after my wife saw the sign and mentioned that it was supposed to be really good. Like I said it was the afternoon and given the time of day and being a Saturday the remaining selection was a little bit limited, but I had come for doughnuts and they still had some. Had a special pumpkin doughnut that apparently comes out only seasonally and another style which flavor escapes me. Both were really good. Wish I had gotten there earlier in the day to try some of the other options. They do have real breakfast and lunch options as well and several people were there for lunch while we were there. Something to not the next time we're in the area. The coffee I had with my doughnuts wasn't the greatest, but it was just a generic brew out of a carafe. Its not as though I ordered a latte or something so no biggie. I just tickled that I found an actual bakery. I'll be back.

Staff was super kind, food is super tasty and super fancy yet so cozy. Really enjoyed their service, appreciate what they stand for, and a business I'm willing to support everytime I visit Red Wing. Wish I could've picked up a T-shirt or a mug.

Best bakery Weber great food good service lots of seating this is a must see in Redwong MN

Really wonderful food!!! Such great service. Will be going back very soon!!!!! Donuts were fabulous

The Donut Queen was in town! Last weekend my foodie partner and I raced to Redwing and slid into Hanisch four minutes before they closed. We were THOSE girls! And boy did those tweens behind the register make their seething dislike of our last minute arrival obvious. I can't particularly blame them, but to be fair there were several folks making their way out of the restaurant after us. Thankfully we still managed to wrestle some treats away from them. I have been trying not to go as overboard as my natural instincts encourage me to, so I only bought two donuts. I was rushed and I wasn't as strategic as I normally am. I ended up with two maple donuts. One plain and one with crushed peanuts on top. Both were FABULOUS, ultimately the one with peanuts won my heart. Hanisch is classic. These are sturdy donuts you can (and should) dip in a glorious cup of coffee. I didn't have coffee so I just ate them with a fat smile on my face while walking to nearby stores. My friend got a poop emoji cookie with no less than 2 inch thick frosting . She LOVED it and claimed it to be the best ever. I tried a bite, it was sugary and not bad, but not my personal pick. I was happy that she was happy cuz that's what friends do. I gave it 4/5 stars because I know there is hidden potential that I haven't discovered yet. I'll be back to sample more and love it 5/5 style. I will definitely return for more treats, maybe drive the 40ish miles just for treats....and if anyone I know passes through Redwing and doesn't bring me a Hanisch donut, they aren't a real friend. My love of donuts continues and I'm proud to have consumed another great one and tell you fine people ALL about it.

Not an easy task to keep up with the constant line of people and keep the doughnuts stocked. It seems their mission to make sure everyone gets a doughnut on National Doughnut Day and they are doing it with hospitality and a smile. Thanks Hanisch Bakery for a GREAT experience!

BAKERY EXTRAORDINAIRE !!! Oh yeah, this is the place to satisfy your sweettooth. And get a specialty bread. Located on a scenic old street in downtown Red Wing, this large bakery and coffee shop offers something for everyone. Simply delightful pastries, and oddball homemade breads, I even found Swedish Limpa (Dark bread with orange). Even the dreaded bran muffins were delicious. I took home some beautiful blueberry bagels, and they were the best damn bagels I have ever had. Even the 2 yr old grand daughter scarfed down almost an entire one. Don't know what is different, but they got it down pat! The girl at the pastry counter was pleasant, can't say how the coffee and sandwich staff was. So, come to Red Wing, stop here and load up on sweets, and go home HAPPY !! B E S T B A K E R Y A R O U N D

Sugar cookie and buttrtcreme cookie is great. Also bought six delicious looking donuts and English Muffin bread

The bakery was crazy busy, but it was worth the wait. Fantastic donuts and cinnamon rolls. The staff handled the long lines quickly and with a smile. I was surprised about the prices. For a place that was voted best donut in Minnesota, one could reasonably expect them to raise their prices to make more money. The donuts were cheap, in my opinion, barely more than gas station prices, but with ridiculously great flavor. Definitely coming back.

Oh my word! I'm a donut connoisseur. I've met very few donuts I haven't liked. But the buttercream filled long john with chocolate icing and peanuts that I picked up here was definitely in my top five donuts ever. It was light. It was fresh. It was filled with buttercream frosting. It was rich. It was incredible. While I don't drink coffee, I think that most coffee drinkers would want a coffee to drink with this sweet donut. This is an old-time like bakery, with the bakery goods one one side, and a little area for eating on the other. If you're in Red Wing visiting, be sure to stop by. You won't regret it.

Pretty cool place. My first trip in, the staff was busy chatting with each other. I was not greeted or spoken to for what seemed like ten minutes. In reality, it was more like 3-4 minutes. The girl that did speak to us was a novice at customer service. Didn't suggest or attempt to add in to my sale. Disappointing. I like to give businesses a second opportunity, so I visited again about a month later. This visit was a 180 compared to the last. I was greeted right away by a cheerful young lady. Asked how she could help me. I explained I was looking around a bit. When I was ready to check out, she was right there. Super nice, happy and smiled. Made a suggestion on an item, which I agreed to. Paid for my purchase and was told to have a nice day. A very pleasant visit. I wish I gotten the girls name. It is a nice place to visit. My only suggestion, promote your coffee. There is no coffee smells, so adding on or suggestive selling the coffee would have made this a perfect score.

Can't believe this gem of a place has only been reviewed twice and the first just over a month ago. I grabbed a egg sandwich to go. My choice of bread? Buttermilk biscuit. For $3.50, I get a generous fresh egg sandwich w/bacon and a side of fruit. What a bargain. Next door in the bakery everything looks delicious. I end up getting the cake donut with maple frosting and bacon on it. Trust me, I was skeptical but it rocked my world. I would definitely get it again. I had also been asking about the Sturdiwheat Buckwheat Pancake mix you could take home. I love the stuff from the Breadsmith so I thought, why not. As I'm paying, the guy in front of me says "You're really gonna like that. I'm the production manager and it's probably my favorite". Well who is gonna argue that? Not me. Because it is election time, they had a couple of sugar cookies, one with Tom's name and the other with John's. More of Tom's had been sold when I was in there but there is still another month left. Seriously. What a great place.

This bakery makes others want to slit their throats. Be prepared for total impulse buying. I always get a unique rye bread. Always the spritz cookies. In the back I spotted a huge bag of Dot's Pretzels. I shipped it off to my best friend in Albany, NY, cause they don't have them out East. I got a smaller bag for me. Basil picked out his own goodies. He is one of the 10 people on the planet who loves fruitcake. Turns out this is the best he's ever had. I may have to try a piece. There is a coffee area next door which seems to be the place to see and be seen in Red Wing. I'm always down here for Thanksgiving and always stop here on the way home. They are starting the holiday goodies at this time, can't resist.

Wonderful assortment of pastries! It has items not traditionally found places...including the best pretzels.

I am horribly disappointed with Hanisch Bakery! My first ever trip here was about 1.5-2 years ago, and it was phenomenal. Over the course of time, the quality has been lacking and the prices have been going up higher and higher. The first time ever going here, I had an apple fritter donut, a twisted glazed donut, and a maple bacon donut. All of them were great and I wanted Hanisch to be my go-to bakery. The second time I went there the apple fritter was good, but the cookie caked with icing was just, "ok". The buttercream lacked flavor. The last time I went there which was on November 8th, on a Tuesday. We kept hearing people say that there were free donuts, but not one time were we ever offered a free donut. Instead...... I get a smore's donut that tasted waxy, a pecan roll that was tasteless and could have used so much more, and a cinnamon roll. Now let me explain.... my main goal was to get the apple fritter that I typically enjoyed there, and in return I pay for an expensive cinnamon roll!!! We were about 45 minutes out, so do you think we are going to turn around because Hanisch messed up??.... NO! I was so irritated. I understand the whole thing about supply and demand, but what needs to happen is having a good quality product to back it up. I was so infuriated when I didn't get the supposed apple fritter, which was a cinnamon roll that I made for. There is a BIG difference! They don't even look the same. I don't know if it was because there were so many working that it got mixed up, but it's sad. I traveled all the way from Indiana and had my heart set on Hanisch, only to be disappointed and almost felt disrespected in a way too. Hanisch, I wanted to love you forever, but man did you leave a sour taste in my mouth!!! I rate Hanisch from 5 stars down to 1. Not happy at all and I don't know if I will be back!! 1 donut, 1 pecan roll, and 1 NON apple fritter for 9 bucks....I'm appalled!!! You have failed me Hanisch!

Food was yummy, loved the potato salad and dont forget about the chocolate malt! Definitely going back again!

Clearly popular with both tourists and locals. Huge case of yummy looking treats. Chocolate Bavarian was delish. They also showcase local products like pancake mix and maple syrup

I came here with 5 minutes left to close (I know, not cool, but I really wanted a donut) and the staff was so friendly - I would not have been so kind if I was in their shoes. There was still a good selection of donuts left near closing, and I went with a German Chocolate donut that was perfect. It was almost like a caramel roll coated with chocolate frosting and coconut flakes on top, but it wasn't overly sweet. I love donuts, but I hate donuts that just taste like sugar, and this one didn't. I don't know if I'll be back in Red Wing anytime soon, but next time I am, I will stop in at a much reasonable time for the workers and make sure I pick up a few more donuts to bring back to my friends in the cities!

What a fine - real - bakery! Loved the variety of pastries and donuts that were available and showcased as you walk in the door! Had one of their breakfast sandwiches - - Egg, Sausage, Cheese, Grilled Peppers & Onions - on their unique English Muffin Toast. A normal sized slice of bread with a English Muffin texture. Topped off breakfast with a slice of Beehive Cake.

Oh I am in love! It is good for me that I do not live closer to this old school delicious bakery or I would be indulging on a weekly basis. The coffee was wonderful! The donuts I purchased were all so damn yummy! Totally worth a visit if you happen to be around Red Wing!

It was probably because it was a Saturday afternoon, but I was not overly impressed with the bakery. The selection was small. I grew up by the most awesome bakery in the world The cold spring bakery so this was hard to compete. It felt like the coffee shop has taken over the bakery.

One of the best bakeries not just in MN but in the country!! Hands down! Great food and friendly staff!