The puppy dog tails are excellent! Good coffee too.
First time at Isles Bun, and we were greeted with two free puppy dog tails. They are like their cinnamon rolls, but in a donut-like shape. On top of that, we ordered an almond joy muffin and a pecan caramel roll. We were not disappointed by any of our pastries. Overall, definitely recommend a stop here and we'll be back.
I read the reviews and visited Isles hoping for some good breakfast food. I ordered the pecan sticky buns and was shocked how good they are! The number one sticky buns had been Clary's in Savanah Georgia. Isles version was so good. Lots of pecans with delicious caramel. I had ordered a second treat to finish the meal. It is still in the package.
I ♥ cinnamon rolls so much! They're deliciously messy and go great with coffee. The cashier offered a free extra smear of frosting from the side of the pan and I felt so happy ?. They offer some other things too for folks not quite as sugar-addicted as I am. There's a daily flavor of vegan scone available but come early since those sometimes sell out. Wrapped day-old pastries are in a basket by the front door for 1$ each. The trick with those is to pop them in the microwave for a few seconds and they'll feel moist again.
I ordered a pan of frozen mini cinnamon rolls on a Tuesday for pick up on Friday morning. When I arrived on Friday, they had no frozen rolls. They offered fresh rolls. I don't need the rolls until Sunday, so imagine my disappointment. They were for a special occasion! ?
*1st time visit*Food:I got 2 puppy tails and asked if they could add more frosting, which they did with enthusiasm ?... they seriously win points with me for that policy alone. They looked really good and fresh and did not disappoint. I also ordered an oatmilk mocha. Being somewhat hungry 2 was the right call on puppy tails. I love that they taste pretty much like a cinnamon roll but with a different format, which I think make the texture & moisture more consistent and satisfying, though maybe a little less cinnamon-y..?They also felt like real ingredients,... so if you're used to really processed corn syrupy type pastries this is not that and might not be your taste. Looking for something sweet and clearly a treat but that I could feel "better" about, these did not disappoint. The frosting had a really genuine cream cheese flavor that was really rich and sweet but not punch-you-in-face sugary.The oatmilk latte felt more on the mild side of sweetness, possibly in comparision to the puppy tails but I ended up thankful to not have gotten a sweeter drink since it balanced well, and I probably could've even gone with an unsweetened latte (non-mocha) which would've probably been the best counter-balance to the puppy tails... next time. I definitely would recommend the puppy tails. I like that they're not a huge commitment and I could order 1-2 probably depending on my mood vs a full cinnamon roll, which appeared very generous in size though also looked really good. They did have a gluten free baked oatmeal that sounded pretty good but no gluten-free roll/tail option.Atmosphere:They had outdoor seating which really appealed to me but it was cold outside so we ate inside. Plenty of seating inside when we were there but I could see it filling up at busier times. There were maybe a dozen or so tables. It has a kind of "hole in the wall" feeling that I found charming despite that from the outside it doesn't look like a hole in the wall. The staff seemed very happy and were friendly and enthusiastic. ?COVID:They were quick to remind of mask policy when walking in the door which I do appreciate right now. They didn't seem to enforce masking at the tables whether people were actively eating or not. There were signs posted about needing proof of vaccine but I was never asked to provide it; best to make sure you have it in case.Navigation & Parking:It was pretty easy to find on Hennepin using google maps. I didn't see a parking lot; it appeared to be metered street parking only enforced daily. I didn't have trouble finding a spot at the time I visited (1pm on a Sat) but wonder if that could be a challenge at busier times.
It is a nice and cozy place to eat fresh bakery items also they offer a variety of nice coffee☕️ . (It’s warm inside ?)
Are you kidding me? Every item purchased - even the gluten free - is excellent. The coffee cake with a plethora of fruit on top is what dreams are made of. Go there soon and often! Thank you to these beautiful artisans of food.
One of the best cinnamon rolls we’ve had! I absolutely loved the puppy tails! I can’t wait to come back!
Tasty. Tasty. Tasty. People stand in line outside on a January day to get their baked delights. Generous portions and very affordable. Very friendly staff. Good coffee, too.