Thirsty Whale Bakery

We are so happy we went with Thirsty Whale Bakery for our gender reveal cake. Not only was the cake absolutely beautiful, it also tasted so delicious! If you do a gender reveal cake, ask them to do a pink or blue dye! We did blueberry or strawberry mousse (which was delicious) but it was difficult to tell at first what the gender was. It still makes for a great story to tell later on, lot of laughs were had, and the cake was mouth watering nonetheless! I’m definitely ordering from here again in the future! Thank you to the awesome staff at the Minneapolis location who helped me!

I'm not a cake person at all, but I would risk my life over their honeywine moscato with strawberry jam cake. My husband special ordered me cupcakes from here a while back and they made the most adorable witchy cupcakes ever. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Ordered Christmas cookies for the third year in a row and they have always been great. This year, not so much. $50 worth of cookies and they are dry, crumbly, the chocolate kisses have a white film like they are old. And this year I also ordered two dozen buns. I figured bakery buns would be great. They are bad. So dense and dry. They weigh a ton and the bottoms were all wet with a white film. Also, while I had to schedule a pickup time, the buns were not ready. They did rectify that and delivered them. When I called to give feedback and asked for money back on the buns, I was told they would only consider a refund if I brought them back to the bakery.

If you find yourself in Wayzata looking for a cup of coffee, the Thirsty Whale is where it’s at! It’s super cute! GREAT coffee drinks, very friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere to sit and relax. Oh, did I mention the doughnuts??? THE DOUGHNUTS!!!

BEST.BDAY.CAKE.EVER !! I got my 21st birthday cake from Thirsty Whale Bakery and it was more than amazing. I was looking for a somewhat local bakery that could make me a custom cake inspired by my Pinterest board and it came out amazing. Customer service was excellent over email and in person! While the cake itself was a bit pricey for a 21 year old college student, it was definitely worth it. The cake itself tasted amazing and my friends LOVED it. Safe to say there were no leftovers lol. I will definitely be ordering from here again. Amazing business, works fast, 10/10 customer service, 11/10 cake! 🍰

Ordering and pick up were convenient and timely. I appreciate the ability to add the personalized message on the top. Unfortunately, the end result left a bit to be desired. I ordered the signature "Abstract" cake. My cake did not have the pearlescent sprinkles it was advertised as having. Based on the example photo and the description, I also thought that the cake pattern might have multiple shade of blue, rather than just one dark blue color streaked across. A fine simple design, but not exactly what I thought I was ordering for the price. Cake was also on the dry side, and it crumbled very easily while serving. That, paired with very thick frosting, made it not exactly a cake that "captures the ethereal beauty of the cosmos [...] an edible work of art, carefully crafted to be the centerpiece of your celebration" as it is described on the website.

Thirsty Whale was who we went with for our wedding cake. The tasting box was phenomenal. Only wish is that we could have met with someone about the design of our cake - we did send them photos for inspiration and it turned out really well! We only had a bite of the cake ourselves as we were busy running around, but I heard from others that the flavor and texture were great! A good experience and we loved working with Thirsty Whale!

Thirsty Whale Bakery is the BEST! We ordered about 600 assorted desserts and a custom cake for our wedding and everything was perfect. All of the desserts were super tasty (the cake pops and chocolate covered strawberries were gone instantly), and everything was so beautiful. Our mini cake was so cute and so sweet, and I am so glad we chose Thirsty Whale. They were super responsive and organized as we made some last minute changes, and we can't recommend them enough!

I'm going to try and keep this short and sweet. If thirsty whale isn't the best bakery in the twin cities then I don't know what is. I Read all the reviews and I was like "I've got to check this place out". It did not disappoint. First time checking out the bakery. Tiny spot, but don't let the size of this bakery fool you, it may be tiny but everything they sell pack quite a punch. I bought 2 dozen of an assorted mix of sweets for my coworkers one morning (see pictures). Let's just say, every single one of my coworkers wanted to know where the thirsty whale was so they could check it out for themselves. I cannot wait to be back!!!

Came here on a Friday morning and by the time we got there the options were limited. There were about 6 or so options available, and of those 3 were bacon options (we don't do pork). We did try the key lime pie and a mango pineapple one. The filling on both were good, but I liked the key lime one better. The actual donut itself was on the dryer side in my opinion. Maybe I need to try it fresh to have a better experience. Maybe I'll try again on our next trip to MN. Service was friendly. It is a small bakery with no seating so it's more just order and pickup. It smells absolutely divine!

This used to be my favorite bakery for years. I contacted them recently via email for a quote on an 6 inch, round, two layer birthday cake. They quoted me $200 for this cake. There is no way I would pay that amount of money for a cake!!! I know the cost of things have increased post pandemic but this is ridiculous!!! The cake in the photo used to be $45.00 now it is $200.00

I stopped in to get some donuts and they had quite the selection! I ended up getting 4 donuts to try including the bakers special churro, a cream filled donut, and two glazed. The flavors were great and so was the texture. The shop was very small but wel kept and the staff was welcoming. The man who served us was very peppy and just a delight. I am excited to come back and try more of their sweets! This location was easy to get to and had plenty of street parking surrounding the shop.

Thirsty Whale NEVER disappoints. Stopped in (a day late ) for national donut day, as if anyone needs a reason to get donuts, and grabbed a half dozen with friends. I was roped in on this occasion by their IG showing they had blueberry cake donuts and I don't find cake donuts at many places (looooove cake donuts). I'm also a sucker for a cream cheese danish. Things to know if you've never been: - It's a tight little street just off a tight little intersection. Expect parallel parking, and likely expect to walk about a block as they can get really busy. - It's also right inside, probably 3-4 customers max can fit it. Good news it's easy to see the whole array of what's available. - As with most donut shops it can get spendy compared to a national chain, but well worth it. Their donuts have stellar flavor across the board, and their standard glazed/frosted have a wonderful fluffiness and height. You won't be disappointed.

For most holidays we like to grab some baked goods from a local shop. For Easter, we saw the cupcake offerings from Thirsty Whale and knew we had to have them. During pickup, I saw the other delectable breakfast options and ordered a few as well so that we had both a great start and end to the day. Breakfast: I am a Peanut Butter junkie - literally eat and drink anything with Peanut Butter in it and you can find me eating PB out of a jar. The Reeses Bomb donut was just meant for me. A beautiful chocolate glazed donut that was super fluffy and filled to the brim with a creamy - but light - peanut butter filling that tastes like the inside of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Just for good measure more Reeses sprinkled on top. Apple Fritter - my favorite breakfast food. Just with the donut it's airy and flavorful. It has just the right amount of glaze to both admire the crunchy exterior with the pillowy apple interior. Cupcakes: Now we had to try all six of the Easter cupcakes. They were beautifully decorated and all tasted phenomenal. I almost felt bad biting into them and destroying the cute designs (ok, not really, it was too good to feel bad). -Lemon Raspberry Chick -Honeywine Moscato with Triple-berry Mousse Tulips -Amaretto Cherry Bunny Butt -Carrot Cream Cheese Easter Message -Chocolate Malt Bird Nest -Chocolate Orange Carrot in Dirt

Thirsty Whale Bakery knocked it out of the park with my cake! They were so accommodating to my ideas and gave me quotes on all the different cakes I had in mind. Plus it was absolutely delicious! Also, their cheesecake shooters and cupcakes were a big hit that we didn't have any leftover from the wedding. We got so many compliments on it! I only rated 4/5 because the day we were suppose to pick up our tasting box there was a slip up and they didn't have it ready so it made me concerned about them forgetting my order day of wedding. Then their hours are quite odd so sometimes it takes a while to hear back from them especially if you want a follow up on something. Day of wedding they killed it and their prices are quite good for what you're ordering too!

For our wedding we had a delivery window of 11:30-2:30. At 2:30, the cakes still hadn't arrived and when people began calling the day of contact (general bakery) they were closed for the day and no one was getting back to anyone. Eventually we discovered the cake was sent to the wrong wedding venue and no one confirmed anything with our day of coordinator. While the wrong address is certainly problematic, why was no one monitoring phones during the entirety of our delivery window? We were given a delivery window until 2:30 and were only given the bakery line as our day of contact. Why were we not given a useful number that would actually reach a person? The cakes arrived after some guests had left and we are now left with 2 round cakes and approximately 2/3 of the sheet cake we ordered sitting in our freezer. This is AFTER they lost our tasting box order. They compensated us there with the box at no cost and complementary pastries and seemed apologetic. Unfortunately, they have proven to be incompetent again. Currently in the process of resolving them delivering our wedding cakes to the wrong venue. Thus far they have offered to refund our order and give us a complimentary cake for a later date, but honestly that resolution is incredibly unsatisfactory and does not come even close to making up for the stress and disappointment.

The donuts are fantastic and a nice treat after church on Sundays!! The selection is very impressive especially if you get there early!! The cakes I heard are good!! But I haven't ordered one yet!! The service is very friendly and engaging!! It's a small place with a big heart!! Dip by and grab a donut or two!!

What has happened to my bakery? I ordered the bunny buns carrot cake for Easter. Way too much frosting. The paws and tail were almost completely made of frosting. But most disappointed me the most was it wasn't a carrot cake. It felt like bait and switch. I think it was a spice cake? I wouldn't have ordered it had it been a spice cake. Also, the donuts are visibly smaller. I don't blame the baker, but the new owners. I'm looking for a new bakery.

This review is for the newly added Wayzata location. I went there on Thursday 9/19/24 with my mom, we were there at 10:45 in the morning. I went in excited, always looking for a great bakery and prefer to support local businesses. This location is in an area with a very tiny, hard-to-maneuver parking lot, although this isn't the fault of Thirsty Whale, so we were still excited to find something yummy for a late breakfast. Upon arrival, one of the six young women behind the counter greeted us. We picked out a Chocolate Cherry Muffin and a Croissant. They had a lot of other choices, but everything in the very small case was placed so closely together that the frostings on the donuts and other items were transferred to the item next to it. It wasn't appetizing and I should have listened to my inner voice and walked across and up the street to Benedict's, but I didn't, so we picked a Muffin and a Croissant thinking these were the safest options. And then it got worse. The muffin was cold, as if it had been frozen or refrigerated upon opening the store that morning, it was not baked fresh that day as we had expected it would be and after tasting it, it was probably a couple of days old. It was not moist; the chocolate cake was crumbly and had no richness to the flavor. The Croissant was barely baked, the outside was soft, and it was not flaky. So disappointing. Our items were placed in two white bags, we were not asked if we were eating there or taking it to go. No napkins were added to the bags. The downside is that if we had indicated that we were going to eat it there, we could have been given picnic-style red and white paper hot dog trays to put our sweets into. So, eating a muffin that was already crumbly without a plate, became very messy. We were asked if we'd like anything to drink. I asked for hot chocolate, they had a rather extensive coffee menu, so I was sure they'd have the supplies to make a hot chocolate. I was told that they didn't have hot chocolate but could put some mocha syrup in milk and heat it, umm no. So instead, I ordered a peach smoothie, which was too peachy, like it had peach flavoring, in addition to, some real fruit. It was made with cream that was not the same temperature as the rest of the items because it began to separate in my glass as we sat down to eat. Into the trash, it went... Also, there isn't a designated pick up location for your drink order. They just shout the type of drink you ordered. No name on the cup or order to identify it. You have 6 people behind the counter, drinks could be delivered to the table. When you go up to the counter to grab a spoon, you can choose your spoon from one of three containers that contain plastic, cheap, flimsy "silverware" with all of the spoon, fork, or knife side up. So, everyone could touch every spoon, fork, or knife each time you need one, or could sneeze or cough in the general area and all of the utensils would be showered with germs. So, unsanitary and gross. Each of those employees should have to go through Serv-Safe training. They haven't... The ambiance of this location is lazy. They put some fake flower vases in the corners but did have some small vases on the tables with fresh flowers. However, every table in the area where we were sitting had fallen petals on the tabletop, so that tells me that no one wiped down tables before starting for the day. If you are going to do fresh flowers, at least change the water daily or change out with freshly cut flowers. No one was wiping down tables as people moved in and out of the location. Too busy chatting behind the counter, I guess. The clientele in this area will expect real plates, fresh flowers, and tables that have been wiped down. Hopefully, this place is given the attention it deserves otherwise it will get left in the dust by the Starbucks two doors down and the multitude of other places to get breakfast pastry or scoop of ice cream. P.S. I did take some pictures if anyone from the company would like to see them.

We had a custom made birthday cake for our baby's first birthday and we're blown away! Even better than what we imagined. They asked appropriate questions to be sure that we were getting what we wanted. The order was ready on time with easy pick up. It taste great too. We did buttercream frosting which was delicious. We picked a chocolate cake with raspberry mousse like filling. It was moist and tasty, a huge hit!

I've been meaning to make my way here since I moved to the area years ago. With Covid restrictions going away I was finally able to do so! I stopped by for some donuts and bread on a Saturday around 10am. This is a popular spot so you may need to park a block down and walk. Street parking only. Small interior that can fit maybe 3 people, luckily service is fast if you can decide what you want! I decided on the lemon poppyseed old fashioned, bakers special (hostess style vanilla filled donut), a sparkling wine donut, and a Cheddar Roasted Garlic Chive Beer Bread! They have donuts decorated like highland cows on the shelf too! So cute! These donuts are well worth the price, SUPER rich and filling. Their bread was priced right as well! The vanilla buttercream filling on the bakers special was heavenly! The sparkling wine donut did actually have a grape flavor, and the lemon poppyseed old fashioned donut I would come back for again and again! The donuts are behind the counter, so no need to worry about sticky hands touching everything! The rack is labeled clearly so just let them know what you want!

Have a special occasion that you need a wonderfully decorated and equally delicious cake for?? Look no further this is your place!! We ordered a Batman themed cake and cupcakes for our boys birthday and they did not disappoint. You need to order at least 3 weeks in advance!! Also, they brought back their donuts, hallelujah!!! I was so sad when they discontinued them, so be sure and get their donuts as well!

My wife and I stopped through this morning on a quest for sugary satisfaction and we were not disappointed. We purchased a variety and enjoyed every last flake of icing and glazing. We will certainly be return visitors! Thanks for the sugar rush!

We had Thirsty Whale Bakery bake our wedding cake and they did a PHENOMENAL job!!! The cake was beautifully made and the honey wine moscato cake tasted awesome! The only downside was the reply time via email. They only really reached out about twice a month now my thought is because they are small and very sought after. Definitely worth it!

I ordered this cake for my best friend's birthday. I'm so pleased with the result. It could not have come out better in my Wildest Dreams haha. I live in Texas but the ordering process was smooth and communication was stellar. My friends in Minneapolis report the cake was delicious, especially the raspberry filling. I can't think of another Taylor Swift pun to end this review. I was enchanted to meet it? Is that something? Thanks Thirsty Whale!

So the donuts were out by the time I got there which was 10am. They did have cake pop and a couple of macarons left which was great. The cupcake was pretty and tasted like a cupcake. Very small place. The man who helped me was very patient and nice. Go early if you want donuts and I'd say maybe after 10am then you'd only find other treats if you're not a donut person. It'll be slim pickings though. Overall I'd go back next time but early when they open.

I found the speaker with a rating of 4.5 stars on yelp and Apple maps. So I stopped by to try their donuts it seems that some Dunkin' Donuts last November. So I ordered a croissant which was almond croissant. It looked like a cross-croissant wanna be because it was not raised it was thick and not melting in my mouth like a regular croissant. It felt dry But it had the silkiest almond filler ever. I would have ordered a pistachio muffin if they had one. Plenty of cars stopping to pick up their orders.

Thirty Whale Bakery is a doughnut paradise that will transport your taste buds to cloud nine. These heavenly treats are flawlessly crafted with a light and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. With an impressive range of flavors and stunning presentation, Thirty Whale Bakery is a must-visit for doughnut enthusiasts. The friendly staff and charming atmosphere add to the delightful experience. Treat yourself to these amazing doughnuts and prepare to be amazed!

I visited Thirsty Whale on a Friday at 9:15am. I called ahead (they don't allow walk-ins so be sure to call ahead!!) about 30 minutes before I left and ordered a half dozen of assorted donuts. You're able to pick and choose which flavors you want, each are priced individually. There's no "parking" here, but you can pull up to the front of the restaurant and they'll bring your order out to you. I didn't need to call them, they will have someone walk out and check what your order is and they'll come give it to you on your passenger side. These donuts were amazing. The old fashioned donut was to die for!!! I usually love raised donuts more than cake but I would 100% order a dozen of these. The apple fritter was great too. Very fluffy and flavorful. And the best part? All of this was only $7. You absolutely cannot beat the price. I highly recommend these donuts.

Holy MOLY everyone. This place is the real deal. A completely accidental find on Instagram, and their tantalizing pictures got me - and boy am I glad they did! Due to covid, they're leaning heavily on ordering in advance, and their website makes it super easy. Paired with their Insta posts, I felt like I had a really good idea of what they did well. All in all, I ordered a cinnamon sugar cake donut, a glazed old fashioned, cream cheese Persian and their daily special (which hadn't yet been announced yet - a mystery!) which came in under $10 so right off the bat, a great price. Pickup was easy, they had 2 people handing out boxes and we waited no more than 5 minutes. Considering how they literally sell out, that's nothing. Now as for the taste? Out of this freaking world. I personally loved loved loved the daily special, which turned out to be a cookies and cream raised donut. My husband devoured the cream cheese Persian. All of it hit the spot. I absolutely recommend this place!

I am so happy that I went with Thirsty Whale for not one, but TWO of my cakes! I did a lot of research and after not being so pleased with a cake shop in Edina last year I knew I had to search for a new spot. I got a birthday cake from Thirsty Whale and was blown away at the quality, presentation and creativity. But the best part? The cake was so delicious! Everyone loved it and finished their slice. Their cake prices are also very reasonable and competitive. I'm very excited to pickup my daughter's birthday cake next month. Thank you for being my new go to bakery for all things sweet!

You can tell a lot about a business in times of crisis. Thirsty Whale cares about the safety of their customers and staff. No one was aloud in their store and you have to call to place an order. Someone brings your order to your car. Their staff had gloves and face mask. Not realizing this before arrival, we sat in our car to place an order. To our dismay a few of the donuts we wanted were sold out already by 9 am. Instead of just going with what was left, we were offered the option to have everything we wanted the next day. Of course we wanted to try it all and since the price was very fair we were willing to wait. The very next morning we had the same great customer experience and the donuts were good. They were fresh and the perfect sweet pairing with coffee in the morning.

I had a wonderful experience ordering a birthday cake from Thirsty Whale Bakery. They asked me several questions about the birthday boy to get a better idea of what the design should be. I was incredibly surprised by what they came up with. The cake truly captured the essence of the birthday boy. Not to mention, the cake was delicious. I ordered a chocolate cake with raspberry mousse. It was DELICIOUS. Perfectly moist, and the fondant was soft and not over the top. It was very thin, which was perfect because the inside of the cake was truly the showstopper. If you're looking for a cake for a special occasion, this is the place to go! Thank you to the team for putting together the perfect birthday cake!

Ordered a custom Ariana Grande cake for my sisters birthday and it turned out sooo beautiful. They really understood my vision. The cake was delicious, which I often find rare with these kind of bakeries. Highly recommend this place!

I ordered a custom Great Gatsby style Roaring 20s themed birthday cake. I worked with the team member Jenn for months and she was great to work with. We covered all the details and options to for my requested order. The designer did a great job of taking inspiration from the images I sent them and put her own spin on the final product. In order to choose the flavors I requested a flavor box for $10. The box was one of the best things I could have done in order to decide which flavor, frosting and filling I wanted for each layer. I decided that it would be best to have a group of friends over to try out the flavors in order to have a consensus on the popular options. After the tasting, the votes showed that the Amaretto cake and Spice cake were tied for the most yummy. The Baileys won for the filling and Vanilla Buttercream frosting was the winner. With that in mind, the base of the cake was Amaretto, and the top cake was Spice. Both were covered in Vanilla Buttercream frosting and had Baileys filling. Of course to accommodate the vegan folks I had 10 vegan cupcakes. All my guests said they loved the cake. The delivery price of the cake to the venue reasonable and everything was seamless. In all the only comment is that there was too much frosting. Eventhough it was delicious I dont think it had to be that thick.

I had a couple of donuts they're very yummy! Pistachio Cannoli is also awesome! I'm glad that this bakery closer to where I live.

I love my personalized cake from Thirsty Whale! I highly recommend this place! Very moist and flavorful!

If you don't follow them on social media, that will need to be one of the first things you do before visiting thirsty whale.Due to Covid and not having people in their store to purchase, they require a call ahead order which they will then deliver to your car. Because I don't follow them on social media I ended up having to order from my car which didn't cause a delay and the staff was nice. Unfortunately, we came for donuts and met with pastries. After ordering a bunch to try, including: their oatmeal cookies, lemon bars, animal cookies, Nutter butter like Sandwich & almond croissants.. The total came to about $32. Out of everything that we ordered, the almond croissants were probably the winner. Nothing really stood out as amazing or felt warranted for another visit. The lemon bars did not have a tart lemon taste you'd expect, the Nutter butter sandwich was dry and lacked the savory peanut butter taste and finally, the oatmeal cookie center had way too much butter and nothing to balance out the flavor. However, since I heard most of the reviews being about their donuts, I will update this review when I finally get a chance to try them.

A line is a good sign! On a rainy Saturday late morning there were a few people standing outside the Thirsty Whale. Inside is tiny, about 6-8 people tiny, but who needs a bunch of space when all that matters is what's behind the counter. What's behind the counter are truly delicious donuts. To exceed in donut making, fancy artisan donuts are great, but they gotta be able to do basic donuts right too. The raised chocolate iced (a basic donut in my book) was perfection- light and airy with rich deep chocolate frosting. An excellent "basic" donut meant the more fancy artisanal donuts were also delicious. The "Elvis" with banana custard inside a peanut butter iced/chocolate drizzled outside sounded iffy, but the flavors melded well and it was very good. Love cereal? Then the Fruity Pebbles will delight. This vanilla iced donut is covered in Fruity Pebbles cereal, and was a kid favorite. Street parking was available and easy. These donuts are definitely worth a visit.

They have the best donuts in town Many of my friends drove 1 hour around trip for them.

Giving the four stars for the lemon poppy seed old fashioned. Wasn't super lemon-ey actually but was the perfect texture and was delicious. The churro donut was pretty lame. Also tried my sisters filled ones which aren't my fancy (so not surprisingly I wasn't a fan) but the orange frosting on top was super good! Overall, if I was in the area I would def stop in for an old fashioned donut and hopefully catch a fritter, they were out on this day. Note - it's a teeeeny place in the ghetto. No public restrooms or anywhere to sit.

Love love love the donuts! Always friendly, always fresh. Go early or you may miss out!

I am currently kicking myself that this is the first time I've tried TWB!!! I picked up a box is 6 donuts and believe me, it took A LOT of self control to pick only 6, and they are ~heavenly~ and beautiful! OMG the Blueberry Cheesecake is probably one of the best donuts I've ever bit into! The blueberry cheesecake filling is creamy and divine! I almost wish I ordered only that flavor! All the donut flavors are listed on their website and they have daily specials too! The prices and unbeatable. Don't believe me, look for yourself!! Ordering over the phone and curbside pick up went seamlessly! The employee(s) that helped me were friendly and efficient! I cannot wait to eat the rest is this box and go get some more! They are seriously the perfect morning pick-me-up working from home during this pandemic!

We have ordered multiple called from Thirsty Whale and they are the most most, fresh, tasty cakes. Their raspberry filling is divine. Their covid turkey cake for Thanksgiving was so whimsical and funny and delicious!

Overall good experience! When I walked in, was greeted promptly at the door. So many different options to choose from (hard to pick)! Kind of a small area in front (no room if there was a long line). Decided on some fun colorful donuts, which didn't disappoint. Good selection-- my personal fav was the "Malibu" or the hot cocoa donut. Very reasonably priced as well for the specialty donuts! Overall, would return. A little bit of a drive for me but if I'm the area and if I'm in the mood for a good donut, I'd go back! Thank you for the good service and for satisfying my sweet tooth!

I love the Elvis donut. I'm a glutton. I also love this storefront, in this location, with these owners and workers and customer service and their prices are amazing, but especially compared to the quality of their product. I have a special place in my heart for anything Northside, and I try to be both an advocate and a protector of all things North. You know your heart, and if you can handle North, you should come here for donuts and cupcakes and all of your special order needs.

I'm pretty sure I just discovered the best donuts in the twin cities! It would be easy to overlook this little hole-in-the-wall place. But as soon as you walk in, you're greeted with the amazing smell of freshly baked donuts. There isn't any seating but just get a huge box to go - trust me, you won't be able decide between them so you'll have to get them all. There isn't one flavor I didn't love, but my fav was the Samoa flavored donut. Soooo good! Tasted just like the girls scout cookie!

I'm always on the lookout for donut shops that offer more variety than just your basic flavors, so I was very excited to learn about Thirsty Whale. They have so many options! I really enjoyed the Elvis donut (peanut butter frosting with banana filling). I'll definitely be back to try more donuts in the future. One thing that would have improved my experience today was that there is nothing on Thirsty Whale's website saying that they're not allowing customers into the lobby for takeout orders. A google search shows they're accepting takeout and delivery, so I figured since there was nothing saying their lobby was closed, we'd be able to place our orders for takeout at the shop. When we arrived we were told we had to phone in our orders or place them online. So we ended up looking at the menu and called in the order from the car right in front of the shop. I counted three other customers doing the same while standing outside the shop. It would be really helpful if the business updated their website making their current COVID-19 practices clear to customers to avoid any confusion and surprises. I'm definitely in support of Thirsty Whale keeping employees and visitors safe, it just would have been a time saver to know in advance what to expect.

Nice local bakery. My mom & I usually stop by on Saturday mornings. Very tiny space, grab and go type bakery, nothing too fancy about the shop. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They have a ton of donut options, which I love. I can try something new every time I stop by. The donuts are always fresh and they are fairly priced. They do a box deal for so many donuts for $10. Around Christmas they had cute little themed donuts, which i'm sure they do for other holidays as well. They make cakes, cupcakes and other bake goods. The cakes on display are super cute and creative. Plenty of street parking out front, never had an issue parking, but there is a little lot out back as well.

I'll give the Thirsty Whale two thumbs up for their unique creations. I wasn't disappointed in the Malibu (lemon filled bismark with raspberry frosting), or the classic glazed. Both were good donuts. As a donut fan, however, they didn't rise to the top of my list for "best donuts" ever. They were straight-forward, what you'd expect donuts in some interesting flavors (Samoa, Elvis - peanut butter and banana, and many others). Some were pretty pricey for a single donut. I love that little neighborhood bakeries like this exist, and it's clear from their bakery case that they make some pretty unique items - from donuts to cakes. If I lived nearby, I'd be frequenting it more often. I enjoyed what they offered. The donuts tasted fresh. I think I would have liked them just a little better, if I had brought them home and placed them in the microwave for just a few seconds.

This bakery was highly recommended to me by a close friend. Their response time is terrible. I have been waiting for a response for weeks. I have sent follow up emails and they don't reply. They told me they are busy but also said they were able to accommodate my request, which is just a cake for a baby shower. I told them I trust their creativity so I didn't ask for anything special or extra. I finally emailed them again, asking to let me know if they don't have time and that I understand if they are too busy, just let me know so I can find somewhere else in time. No response again. I emailed Queen of Cakes and got a fast and professional response and they have been fabulous to work with. I'm super bummed, since the person who recommended thirsty whale to me, told me it was the best cake they had ever tasted. All I wanted was transparency and a response and I guess that was too much to ask for.

Stopped by Thirsty Whale Bakery on Saturday morning (around 10am) to get a couple treats. The stop is tiny! There was a line of about 10 people so we were all packed like sardines in the tiny shop. They had donuts, cookies, muffins, cupcakes, cakes, and loaves of bread. All the treats looked so tasty! I went with two cupcakes this time around: one red velvet and one blueberry lemon. Both of these cupcakes were delicious!! The blueberry lemon one was so refreshing and the perfect flavors together. I will definitely be back to try the donuts, cookies and cinnamon rolls!! The one star deduction is simply due to the lack of space. They would do well in a bigger location.

Wanted a Southwestern themed cake for a retiring in Arizona party. Sent the T.W. a picture from the internet. Guess what? They nailed it. PERFECT!! So tasty, marble cake, cream cheese custard filling, vanilla butter cream. Bought a chocolate fudge eclair for the ride home, yummy Thanks so much Thirsty Whale

Thirsty Whale created the most epic wedding cake ever for my daughter: a replica of the American Airlines Center. She and her husband live in Dallas and have NBA Mavericks season tickets. It was a wonderful surprise for the groom! AND it was delicious!

Thank you for the best wedding cake EVER! My daughter and her husband were overjoyed!

We grabbed our doughnuts this morning as part of the Thirsty Whale's January 9th pop-up. Placing our order via their IG/website was so easy earlier this week. We indicated our pickup time and then went to their location in MPLS this morning. Pickup was seamless. There was a bit of a wait since 9 am proved to be a busy pick-up time, but it was definitely less than 10 min. We ordered four of their specialty doughnuts: maple bacon, salted caramel mocha, strawberry doh!nut, and key lime. They were all amazing but if we're picking favorites, the strawberry flavor was so fresh and explodes in your mouth. And, the key lime....oh the key lime. The custard was soo fresh and not too tart. I wish we would've ordered more of these! Keep an eye out for their next pop-up! And, if you're in the area it was really easy to drive to Corner Coffee to have a fresh cup to go with your doughnuts. Tip: place an online coffee pick-up order in advance so it truly takes seconds to grab & go. A perfect Saturday morning!

Overpriced cake that tasted like cheap, really cheap, generic cake mix product with fancy decoration! Cake inside tasted worse than Cub Food or other $10 sheet cake. Paid $40+ sales tax. Avoid this place and go with other cake shops!