Patisserie 46 is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

1. Patisserie 46

9.0
4552 Grand Ave S (at W 46th St), Minneapolis, MN
Pastry Shop · Kingfield · 73 tips and reviews

Heavy TableHeavy Table: Over the holidays, get the panettone: this orange-spiked brioche is ringed with chocolate and topped with streusel, toasted almonds, and powdered sugar -- it’s ideal for a wintery weekend brunch. Read more.

Heavy TableHeavy Table: The eclair is a reinvention of the form. Boasting a crunchy, streusel-style topping & rich chocolate filling, the appropriately chewy pastry is modestly sized and deeply flavored. Read more.

Jamie L.Jamie Larson: great quiche. thick bacon with a lot of cheese. you have to try it!

La Belle Crêpe is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

2. La Belle Crêpe

7.8
825 Nicollet Mall (#100), Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · Downtown West · 23 tips and reviews

LaurynLauryn: The berries and cream crepe is totally delicious!

NickNick: Crepes, Pho, Bahn Mi. All great !

Marilee B.Marilee Bryant: The veggie crepe includes grilled peaches and caramelized onions. Yum!

French Corner Bakery Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

3. French Corner Bakery Bistro

1200 Nicollet Mall (12th Street), Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · Loring Park · 14 tips and reviews

Mike T.Mike Tvrdik: Amazing croissants.

Drew G.Drew G.: The almond croissant may be my favorite in the cities. The sandwiches are delicious as well. My favorite is the Prosciutto Deja Vu.

Stephanie E.Stephanie Esker: Amazing traditional French pastries and friendly service! Try the "nun"

Barbette is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

4. Barbette

8.7
1600 W Lake St (at Irving), Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · Uptown · 96 tips and reviews

Joost A.Joost A: The croissants are 'old world' great. For breakfast, have the ham and gruyere (with caramelized onions)!

UrbnnerdUrbnnerd: Great quiche with the flakiest crust.

Banana F.Banana Fanna: Quiche of the day is always special, always delish!

Restaurant Alma is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

5. Restaurant Alma

8.8
528 University Ave SE (6th Ave), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Marcy - Holmes · 34 tips and reviews

Lisa S.Lisa Scheiring: Try the rice flour crepe - skip the tagliolini.

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Try the Celery Root Soufflé. Sitting prettily on brioche and dressed with braised leeks, this simple starter’s subtle earthiness surprises you.—Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, February 2011

EaterEater: Alma offers one of Minneapolis's few vegetarian tasting menus. Dishes include celery root flan with caviar and brioche and crispy sweetbreads with angel hair pasta, & red miso glaze. [Eater 18 Member]

A Baker's Wife Pastry Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

6. A Baker's Wife Pastry Shop

9.2
4200 28th Ave S (42nd St E), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Standish · 62 tips and reviews

Hana S.Hana Sato: EVERYTHING is delicious. But I'm partial to the ham and cheese croissant.

Jason W.Jason Wolf: There is no reason to go anywhere else, best pastries in the city. Teacakes, doughnuts, sour cherry danish, ham and cheese croissant... there are no bad choices.

Jeremy D.Jeremy Daus: The cake donuts and chocolate croissants are delicious! Of course so is everything else!!

May Day Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

7. May Day Cafe

8.1
3440 Bloomington Ave (at E 35th St), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Powderhorn Park · 46 tips and reviews

JenniferJennifer: Try a croissant. So buttery and salty and crispy.

Jake C.Jake Caceres: Try the quiche!! It's delicious!

Amy M.Amy Muchko: drinking delicious Iced Coffee and contemplating ordering some quiche which is also delicious.

French Meadow Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

8. French Meadow Cafe

8.8
2610 Lyndale Ave S (at 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Whittier · 134 tips and reviews

K-la V.K-la Vosper: Miso salmon. Order it. It is the best. Also the smoked salmon croissant is a great backup as well. But I am a bit biased cuz I love salmon, and this restaurant does it great! Chill spot too.

Stephen K.Stephen Koontz: Several varieties of croissants. Lox croissant is not an official option but they'll still make it for you.

allialli: egg benedict, crab cake benedict, quiche, souffle, creme brulee

Turtle Bread Company is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

9. Turtle Bread Company

8.2
3421 W 44th St, Minneapolis, MN
Deli · Linden Hills · 16 tips and reviews

Cosmic DonutsCosmic Donuts: the cinnamon rolls are flaky like a croissant and some of the best i have had. the curried apple squash soup is my favorite. sriracha is availble for the jalapeno potato chz soup, which lacked heat

Nichole S.Nichole S: Raspberry muffins, garden lentil soup & garbanzo spinach soup are amazing.

Sammy S.Sammy Stoner: Can't go wrong with a cup of soup! Also, grab a sample of the jam for your bread.

Vincent A Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

10. Vincent A Restaurant

1100 Nicollet Mall (at 11th St S), Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · Downtown West · 31 tips and reviews

Raul C.Raul Cuellar: The Mac and French cheese at the bar is awesome

Angie E.Angie Elliott: The happy hour menu is a steal. The pouting is worth a try and the olives you can skip, IMHO. The Mac and French Cheese is a must!

City PagesCity Pages: Trout fillets recline on smoky beds of bacon, leeks, and chanterelles; tripe stew becomes lush and creamy as a bowl of custard; and roly-poly roast nectarines laze in pools of velvety sabayon. Read more.

Wise Acre Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

11. Wise Acre Eatery

8.3
5401 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Tangletown · 59 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael S: Only willpower keeps me from eating all the croissants!

Becky B.Becky Bouwman: Best croissants I've ever had! Try the ham and cheese... And real, fresh cream for your coffee? I'm sold on these two items alone!

D B.D Browne: Delicious! The pork chop was thick and worth the money. Perfectly seasoned. Pickle plate excellent!

Rustica Bakery & Dogwood Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

12. Rustica Bakery & Dogwood Coffee Bar

8.7
3224 W Lake St (in Calhoun Village), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Cedar Isles - Dean · 92 tips and reviews

Heavy TableHeavy Table: Try the bittersweet chocolate cookies or the kouign amann, which is like a sweet -- but denser -- croissant with a deeply caramelized, crunchy crust. Read more.

Paul W.Paul Wolf: Get the eclair. It will change your life.

Jake H.Jake Hecker: Get the eclair and ask for Cade. He's in the picture.

Turtle Bread Company is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

13. Turtle Bread Company

7.1
4762 Chicago Ave (at 48th St), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Nokomis · 30 tips and reviews

Madge M.Madge Mc: Great croissants but boy, oh boy, this place is cluttered and a little dirty. Come on, vacuum that rug in front of the bakery case, people.

Jennifer K.Jennifer Kemp: Almond-filled croissants...yum! Read more.

Michelle C.Michelle C: Quiche is outstanding. Try a croissant with raspberry jam.

Moose and Sadie's is one of The 15 Best Places for French Food in Minneapolis.

14. Moose and Sadie's

212 3rd Ave N (btwn Washington & 2nd St N), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Warehouse District · 65 tips and reviews

allialli: quiche, biscuit and gravy

Heavy TableHeavy Table: The huevos rancheros, with their runny eggs, beans, and roasted tomato salsa, are available every day until 2pm and always hit the spot. Read more.

AlexandraAlexandra: If you like ginger and limeade, you'd better do yourself a favor and order the ginger limeade. To. die. for.