Hans' Bakery

I refuse to buckle and buy mainstream donuts. I've lived in the cities my whole life. I want Small-town donuts. So I am making my mission to find the best Small-town donuts in MN. The donuts I purchased just moments before closing. Amazing til the end. I can't wait to try them fresh. 10 out of 10 will return again.

Like many, we use to come here alot and absolutely loved it. We pulled in on a Saturday at 9am and I thought it was permanently closed. There were 2 cars in the parking lot. We walked inside to an empty bakery (literally)....empty bakery cases and displays taken down and just laid out on a table in the entry way. If i didnt just hype up my 3yr old for donuts, i probably would have just walked out. Honestly, i felt like i was in the wrong spot. There were maybe 4 trays of donuts and danishes in the massive bakery case. The donuts look like they've been redipped in icing, after tasting them, i wouldn't doubt it. They are incredibly stale and dried out, basically inedible. We asked for glazed and they only had maple glazed, a few old fashioned donuts and a couple sprinkled donuts. The worker apologized and said everything that they had was used for orders. We're super disappointed. I wish we would have read current reviews before we tried to go. I hope someone buys this place and restores it back to the original glory it deserves for such a loved location from the community.

Showed up at 6:55am to get about 5 dozen donuts. Waited till 7:10am and they didn’t open. Don’t post your hours at 7-2 when you are not going to be open! And there were other vehicles waiting in the parking lot also so it was more $$$ lost. Great business plan.

Went in on a Sunday 11am. Shocked to see such a dilapidated storefront as well as a run down interior. I told my husband how delicious their doughnuts were, talked the place up thinking Sunday would be the best selection, best tasting offerings. Not even close. It's like they went to Costco and threw what they bought in the case. It was filthy inside to boot. I felt so stupid for having proclaimed how fabulous their pastries are. The gentleman who served us was wonderful, but sadly not enough to warrant another visit or my usual large purchases via the website for Valentine's, Father's Day and kids birthdays.

They dont have the texas donut anymore. It was the whole reason we went here. ☹️

This place used to be amazing. The whole case was full of cakes, cookies, cupcakes and of course awesome donuts. Now there is broken windows, it's not very inviting and the case is at best 1/3 full of average donuts. There is almost never anyone in there and you can still get donuts at close, which also almost never happened. Staff is still friendly, but that is about as good as it gets.

Used to be great neighborhood place that was warm, inviting, bustling, and full of great baked goods. Unfortunately it's now a shell of what it used to be. It was dark, empty, shelves and displays were empty, lights were out, and the person working wasn't friendly. It was our last visit. Would not recommend.

This place used to be great. We have a tradition of going here on our kids birthdays and getting the texas sized donuts for them. Daughters birthday in February and now sons Today, the hours say they should be open but the door is locked and the lights are off, in this case 25 minutes past the time they are supposed to open. This is a 25 minute drive for us. Once, maybe an emergency. Twice, sorry we won't be back.

After dropping my hubby at work and having the car on a weekday I decided to hunt for a local bakery. I arrived at Han's by 9 AM and was disappointed to see a very limited number of donuts to choose from. Obviously they're a big favorite if their selection is that decimated at a still relatively early hour. The donuts I got were truly excellent and I plan on visiting again but at an earlier hour!

At one time I enjoyed coming here and buying their fry cakes, what most people would call their "cake donuts." They are the plain ones with no frosting or sugar. Last week I bought FOUR fry cakes at a cost of $2.00 apiece! I had no idea they would cost that much. $8.26 was the total charge for the four. How preposterous for four plain donuts. Never again. On top of that, the quality was substandard. They lacked the density of the same type donut I've bought at KwikTrip or our local Festival. I'm sorry to say I will not be returning to Hans. It is sad to me that they have gone in the direction of making their products this way and charging so much at the same time. This is sad to me because I once looked at going to Hans' as a treat.

What a huge disappointment. I've been coming here since I was in elementary school when Hans was doing the baking. I've seen it run down and I've seen it revived and after my trip today, I've seen it run down again. None of the longtime favorites. No Beehives. No Beestings. No Texas Donuts. No Donut Holes. Just half empty cases and donuts looking like the decorator forgot to care. I'll probably not return and just rest on the memories. Farewell to an Anoka institution.

For years we've had the tradition of getting Hans Bakery donuts on the first day of school (we're homeschoolers and it's a tradition the kids look forward to every fall.) Yesterday we piled in the car and headed to Hans, but the doors were locked and the lights off. Sign says "Open 7-2 daily" yet they were closed at 8am. We tried again this morning and still closed. I don't know if they're permanently closed, but it's frustrating to not be able to get through to anyone or even have a sign on the door explaining why they're closed. I called the number but it's for 3 different bakeries and no one knew why Han's was closed.

This is an oldie but a goodie. They have been around for a while. Great place for hand made donuts and coffee! Don't stop at Dunkin when you can support local! Support Hans!

Used to love this place growing up. It was dingy back then, but the donuts were always on point. It's changed hands a couple times over the years and got a makeover. I moved away from the state about 8 years ago and would always make it a point to stop in and have a donut here when I was visiting. I was recently here and everything fell flat. That will be the last time I come to this establishment. I couldn't understand why it wasn't what it was until I came here and saw all the negative reviews. The last time I was in the state, a couple years ago, must have been just before they sold it off, as it was still good then. Just another great childhood memory down the drain.

This place used to be so great and now I walked in today and EVERYTHING was EMPTY and I asked about the beehive and they only had 2 and I'm like "what happened ?" They use to have so much stuff to choose from and now it's depressing and sad to even be in there something needs to change or after all these years it's going to get shut down .

They are baking on-site again and everything tastes fresh! After years of stale product that was baked elsewhere, Hans is doing their own baking again. The selection was smaller, but everything tasted much better. The cake donuts were very good, so were the apple fritters. Good coffee and nice atmosphere. If you have been staying away, it might be time to give them another try.

Annoyed - their hours are not correct on Google. they do not open until 8am! I just drove across the twin cities and am giving up. Reviews all over say it is going down hill - this is one more point of how. Sad!

Saw a post about Han's Bakery from a Facebook friend and it was featured in the Only In Your State article. So we made the trek to Anoka for a Sunday drive to check out the bakery. We came around 1pm and most of everything was gone. There was one famous beehive donut left so of course we had to get it. We also picked out two frosted sprinkled donuts, a chocolate old fashioned and a cherry cream cheese danish roll plus a sliced of the Princess Torte. I wanted to see how it compares with Wuollet's princess torte. We couldn't wait to try out the donuts and so we parked at a nearby park ave devoured our treats! The donuts were soft and moist with no fried grease oil smell or after taste! It was delicious. Since we ate all the single treats, we didn't have room for the beehive and so it went in the fridge for the next day. Tried the beehive the next day and the dough was hard and crispy. Not soft. I wish I had opened it on the day of to try it fresh. The almond toppings were tasty. The bavarian cream was a little too much and too sweet for me. I think the next time, we will have to go super early to try the Texas donut and other variations of the smaller beehive. It's worth the experience. A little pricey.

Can't really call it a bakery when they literally don't bake anything on site anymore.

I love this place. Tucked back in classic Anoka Hans is a local legend. Home made cinnamon rolls,donuts and pastries you simply cannot go wrong here. You can get their dozen specialties which is a real treat. I would encourage everyone to check this classic place out!

Great donuts and baked goods ... it is a great spot to bring your family through . Everything we had was very good .

Used to live in Anoka when Hans was special their beehive was a holiday tradition and most special occasions. I stopped there a couple weeks ago and it has totally changed the beehive used to be the size of dinner plate now the size of side cake plate. It was hard and crusty like it was days old. The two danish were cold and hard what a disappointment will never go back.

These are some yummy donuts. Old school raised and frosted that satisfied the whole family. The Texas doughnut is as big as your head and would make a great birthday cake substitute for anyone that prefers doughnuts! The behind the counter staff were friendly and efficient. If you are in the neighborhood, stop by to satisfy your doughnut cravings.

Love this place! Awesome selection of pastries and beverages. Love the gigantic donuts!

Incredibly sad to have tried this again under the new ownership. The restaurant was dark at 8:30 in the morning and the croissant was stale. Donuts were good but so far off the mark under the Hans name. Super disappointed I am only posting this, so the new ownership can revive what was once in amazing bakery. Pull out the recipe for the woulletts magic!

It's sad people will never get to smell the donut's being made or eating warm donuts.this place is like walking into a gas station and getting those cold donuts.nothing tastes fresh if you walked in blindfolded you would never guess it's a bakery.

Terrible customer service. I called before arriving to ask about same day pick up, which their website says they do. On the phone they said they can't. I asked what doughnuts they still had, they named many. Got there 20 mins later and they decided to close 15 mins early, why wouldn't you tell me when I called and said I was coming, that you are closing early or low on doughnuts, which you won't sell over phone or online. Hans bakery no one has time for unreasonable bad service.

The donuts and brownies was super hard and old I didn't like anything about it I wouldn't recommend

Great service but super dry doughnuts. I went there early, just after they opened. None of the doughnuts I got were fresh made. Very disappointing. Won't go back there.

Used to love going to this place and bring the kids because it was such a positive/fun environment, but it's an absolute disappointment now. Very poor customer service and very sub par variety of donuts/pastries. The only thing that made it a positive experience was they still had the Texas sized donut. I was so excited to bring some out of town family visiting, but left having to apologize for the poor quality of experience.

Hans is a fun bakery with a great selection of donuts, pastries, and baked goods. They have some unique offerings, such as the truly huge Texas donuts and other hand-crafted items. The prices are a bit on the higher side, so be prepared to drop some change.

So. Good. This place is amazing, so it's no surprise that it gets CROWDED early when the donuts are nice and fresh. If you come anytime after like 9am, your options will be fairly limited even with as many donuts as they churn out. Not a fan of the ginormous donuts they serve because they can get dry pretty fast, but my family of 3 can easily finish a dozen of their regular donuts when they're fresh. They're the perfect combo of light and fluffy with a good bite to them. We have yet to try their sweets like cupcakes and birthday cakes, but they do lots of cute designs, so I'm sure we couldn't go wrong getting a cake here when it's time for a special occasion in my house!

Get in my belly, you naughty, naughty donuts ...what's with all the kids? Maybe I should visit here at least once more before writing a review, but that has never been my style. I would say ninety percent of my reviews are after one visit. Consider this my first impression review, subject to a review update. Drove past about 8:30 on Thursday morning and the line looked way too long. TCOB nearby and came back at 9:30. Line was still almost out the door. Decided to suck it up and get in the back of the line. First thing I noticed was all the school aged children in the place. Don't kids have to go to school anymore? Took me about fifteen minutes in line until I got my order in. Went with one glazed and one bacon maple longjohn. The glazed was pretty standard - I've had similar from gas stations. The bacon maple I was really looking forward to. It was just OK. No filling and less than moist. Maybe if I got some different items this would get a higher rating from me. Based on today's visit, three it is. I would not go out of my way to go back, but I might go back when in the area if the line is not too long. #underwhelmed

Review? Are you kidding? Been here so long, they probably served donuts to the first volunteers for the Union Army! That kind of longevity doesn't happen if you're "so-so". Just stop in and enjoy- order one of everything...

So glad this business came back to Anoka! I have many memories as a child frequenting this establishment. Doughnuts are top notch and their cake decorators are fantastic! Really do a good job bringing your idea for a cake to life!

In the past we have loved their pastries and donuts but it seems lately the quality has become just average. It seems they are on par with grocery store donuts now. Disappointed.

I know they have changed ownership in the last couple of years. We loved the original ownership and the ones who reopened Hans'. This latest ownership is bad. The variety has been cut drastically. The size and freshness has taken a hit. We recently preorders donuts to be picked up. When I got home the donuts we received were not what we ordered. When I called to say ask about the error the person working said it was their substitution, they don't even make what is listed on their own website in PICTURES. Sadly, can't recommend Hans anymore- cub has better variety, is fresher and I don't think these owners will last long.

This used to be a great place to get donuts. I don't know if they changed management sometime in the past couple of years or what. Disappointing products. The brownies were not well made and the cinnamon rolls were dry and not tasty. Hans used to be great. Sadly not now.

I agree with Kara B. I don't like to downtrod a place that's been quite the fixture and part of Anoka's historic stature. However, but for the jumbo donuts the kid drooled over (and in his mind there is no bad donut), I found the cinnamon twist to be boring. Next day we had donut holes (the worst I've had) and I had my saved pecan caramel roll. I'm sure the roll is better warmed up but still a bakery item should be able to stand up to being a day old and still be of a pretty delectable nature. Nope. Just as I suspected. It was (not as dense and dry as the donut hole) dry and boring. I'm bummed to be writing this place off. The competition is out there and even in the Cities there's lots better. By the way best pecan caramel roll I've ever had is from Reeds Market in Cross Lake.

Everyone talked this place up and I wanted to love it. It's such a nostalgic little donut shop and it has a following, but even the regulars have noticed the decline in quality. My employees love my tradition of buying them donuts on Thursday's and this place has been hit or Miss. one week we will get decent donuts and the next they are over fried and taste like day old donuts. I really hope they get back to they way the were. It would be sad if this place failed.

Haven't been here for a couple years but they still have the same great quality donuts. Even after a day old the donuts tasted amazing!

Donuts! And open on Mondays!! (They are open seven days a week, so you never have to double check!) Also GIANT DONUTS. If that's your thing. I'm sure my kids would flip over them. And a specialty item that I didnt try, but apparently the Bee Hives are an old German treat and you probably know someone who would flip over them. Or if they are like my German grandparents, they might chuckle quietly to themselves wihtout smiling for about 2 seconds. ANYWAY. I had three donuts of various flavors and they were all excellent and way cheaper than donut shops in the city.

My husband is from MN so I've heard a lot about this place. I had been to the Blaine location once and everything is just as good! My favorites include the cheesecake and bee sting/hive! They have one of the creamiest cheesecakes I've ever had! I also had my husband bring bee stings back home with him on his last trip to MN this year. I'm definitely adding this to my list of places to visit when I'm in town.

Bring these donuts to work and your coworkers will appreciate you! These donuts are just plain good. They are classics. You can't go wrong.

Very friendly staff, and very helpful. Grabbed their Pesto Turkey and a Rueben, both were amazing. Their pastries are also very good. Everything is made from scratch, which means everything is fresh, which means I'm happy . Can't believe I knew about this place for years but never tried it. Glad I did. Will come back!

Bakeries like this are one of a kind. I can tell that baking is something the staff here put their heart into. The bakery is small yet perfect. Old yet classic. Quaint yet charming. I came in this past weekend to pick up an order that I had made over the phone. I was so happy with their service, so of course I have to Yelp about it! When I called Han's to place my customized order, the girl over the phone was very courteous. She answered all of my questions, gave me different options in terms of size, color, etc. and gave me her recommendation. They allow you to pay with a credit card over the phone or pay in cash/card when you get to the bakery. I opted for paying in cash in person. I arrived at my designated pick up time and they had my customized birthday Texas donut ready to go. I indicated a personal message for them to put on the donut when I spoke with them over the phone, and they just put it on when I got there. They already had a plain chocolate Texas donut set aside for me, so I didn't have to worry about them running out earlier in the day. It was placed into a nice little white box and only costed $3.50. Han's is my boyfriend's favorite bakery, so I knew that getting him a gigantic donut would be creative for his birthday. It was much better than buying a cake because that's just overdone. The Texas Donut had just what I needed for a great price. Either the owner or manager of Han's spoke with me while I waited for the donut to be decorated. She was so nice and told me to wish my boyfriend Happy Birthday from Han's. She later went on to post the picture I had taken of my boyfriend with the donut onto their Facebook page. How sweet is that? Needless to say, he loved his birthday treat. He couldn't even finish it in one sitting! He said it tasted really good and managed to finish it by the end of the night.

What a gem in Anoka! I was surprised to find such a spacious, cute bakery with a huge selection of donuts and baked items, as well as food in this part of the 'burbs. The chocolate donut was decadent and the raspberry-filled was out of this world. A huge plus for me is that they also have gluten-free muffins, donuts, and cookies from Sift Bakery. I had the banana chocolate chip muffin and it was such a moist and perfect little thing. I don't know if it's much healthier than a real muffin, but at least I couldn't tell the difference! You really have to time it just right if you want to get the best pick. Last time we were there around 11:30 on a Sunday, a ton of the flavors were already sold out. Service is usually friendly although the one time we felt rushed to take our pick. That won't deter us from coming back to try everything they have!

Hans' is worth a stop every time you're in Anoka. Everything they make is incredible. So many pastries are WAY too sweet. I don't like my teeth to ache when eating a donut. Hans' stuff is sweet but it's not too much. It's just perfect. The 3 words you most need to know are Maple Bacon Long John. Pillowy, doughy Long John with maple frosting covered in TONS of bacon pieces. It's a symphony of salty, savory, and sweet. Their other signature item is a Beehive and smaller Beesting. Think a cake donut sliced in half horizontally and filled with honey, flavored buttercream. They add a dusting of powdered sugar and almonds.

The last time I had a donut from Han's bakery was when I was in 8th grade. My math teacher would separate the class into two teams and gave the highest averaging team Texas donuts after each test! Literally the best thing ever for a 14 year old, a donut 8 inches in diameter. The place closed down for some years and an old employee picked up ownership and reopened it. Fast forward now some years and it's still delicious! Friendly customer service and good-quality donuts. The only thing I don't like is how far away it is!

Great donuts. Would recommend to others for a good donut and possibly other good treats there

Still got the same options but boy has the price sky rocked food is okay support local

A good place to get a good, basic, plain old doughnut. They don't have any special flavors or varieties, but what they do do, they do well. They stick to the basics and do it old school. But sometimes that's just want you want/need. Definitely recommend.

Have stopped in several times since the opening. The remodel sure looks better than the dusty, age-beaten interior and exterior from my days of eating here with the German club at AHS. I was here at about noon all three times, and the lines have been very manageable - maybe 15 people in line at any time, with 3-4 people behind the counter. The service is a bit disorganized - you have to wait until someone is free behind the counter and asks you what you would like - they then proceed to get your items, place them in a bag/box, take you down to the register, and tell the cashier what your order contains. That means that essentially two people are checking you out - very inefficient and time consuming. I always take my items to-go - the tables and chairs do not look inviting at all. They are all kind of packed into the half of the building, cafeteria-style. However, the donuts were delicious. We have gotten: The bee sting - not a honey person, but these were delectable. The cream was very light and fluffy, while the nuts added a perfect crunch. Maple donut, maple long john with nuts - the maple glaze is delicious and clearly freshly made, the dough has a nice bite to it and is moist. The TEXAS DONUT - got this for mom's husband, but all three of us had some and there was still about a third left over. These are giant. Raspberry-filled - pretty standard, sweet filling, sweet glaze. Apple fritter - SO GOOD. The apples are soft but crunchy at the same time, somehow, and it's just a perfect marriage of dough and fruit. I'm sure nostalgia is drawing many customers here, but the baked goods are great as well! The normal donuts are fresher and better than at Cub, and the specialty items are wonderful. A bit pricy, but I will be back whenever another donut craving hits, and to try out any new additions to their menu!

My favorite donuts in Minnesota. It's not a super trendy ambience like most donut shops popping up downtown, instead the appeal is the product itself. The donuts have the perfect sugar to dough ratio. They also have more than just donuts, they also have sandwiches, cupcakes and their famous bee-stings. The bee sting is basically a cream puff cut in half but much better and with almond slices and powdered sugar over the top. If you can I would try to avoid stopping by around 3:30 during the school year because they pull quite the crowd from the adjacent middle school. They also are very busy in the mornings because it is close to downtown Anoka, but it is worth just about any wait.

Really impressed with Hans Bakery! Made my first stop on a Thursday morning big and they had quite the crowd! Service was fast and it looked clean and well maintained. Will definitely come back for more donuts!

Its a bakery, and it's yummy. What else do you need to know?

Hans' Bakery is a great local gem located in Anoka. The nostalgic phase has passed allowing most people to actually get in the door and purchase their favorite pastry. I went in on a Sunday Morning at 10am and had no issues getting in the door and ordering. Inside The floor plan is open with a variety of seating options. The seating is divided by a large table (image provided) that includes coffee and a variety of prepackaged breads. The dark wood flooring is nice and the bakery is very clean inside. Order The ordering process feels like I'm inside of a Subway or Potbelly. You'll stand in a roped off line until the next person is available to help take your order. Going down the line you have the opportunity to order some classic favorites like old fashioned and frosted cake donuts. Some of the unique options include the BeeHive, BeeSting & Texas Donuts. Price The bakery is sits in between premium and value pricing. The cost is between $1 - $3 per donut depending on the type. Overall it's great to see Hans' back open. It's great to see the community and former loyalists line up for a taste from their younger years. One last thing...Hans' just broke ground on an outdoor patio. Although Winter is coming, this patio will serve great and provide a nice ambiance while enjoying a delicious BeeSting.