(612) 823-7555
4762 Chicago Ave S
(48th Street)
Minneapolis,
MN
55407
44.9168
-93.2627
Neighborhoods: Field, Nokomis
Hours:
Daily 6am-8pm
Price:
$
Parking:
Lot; Street
Turtle Bread Co./Pizza Biga
What People Are Saying About Turtle Bread Co./Pizza Biga
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This spacious building, made up of a bakery and gourmet deli on one side and a pizzeria on the other, is brimming with aromas and plenty of action. On the bakery/deli side, neighborhood moms with kids watch bakers frosting cakes. Foodies pick up lattes and pastries and sit at tables by the street-side windows. Pizza Biga's gold-toned, trattoria-style dining room bustles with activity at dinnertime when the wood oven turns out chicken or crispy-crusted pizzas.
11/29/08
Don't bother.
by pjeffrey
Surly service, and way WAY overpriced. I just picked up two pizzas. Their sausage fennel and white cheese. 28.00. There were 6 pieces (dime sized) of sausage on the sausage pizza and both pizzas were small to medium sized at best. It was Sat. night and the place was empty. Figure it out folks!
- Pros: Pizza crust is quite good.
- Cons: Horribly overpriced. 3.00 for a cupcake?
10/24/08
Lousy Service!
by averageMinneapolitan
Turtle Bread has a large staff, but few of them care to descend to the grubby duty of actually waiting on customers. The prices are high, and the food is pretty good, but one always has the impression that the staff is inconvenienced by your presence. Several times I've waited at the counter to buy something, while only a few away workers are having a conversation, not willing to suspend it a moment to make a sale. It is only through the extreme patience of customers that this place stays in business.
- Pros: Food is usually good.
- Cons: Very shabby customer service, indifferent staff
03/04/07
Informal atmosphere with a great selection of sweets
by joulez
The first few times we went to Turtle Bread Company at this Chicago location, it was during dinner time. Although their soups are pretty good and sandwiches are average, they have a nice selection of sweets. The pizza at Pizza Biga is above average. However, it is a little pricey as you may get a personal sized (I believe a 10") basic pizza for about 10 dollars. The crust was crispy and ingredients fresh. Then one day, we finally had time to enjoy weekend brunch there - now THIS is where Turtle Bread Company shines! They have an extensive hot breakfast menu - the salmon and spinach eggs benedict is absolutely divine. Their pies are also superb - the pumpkin pie is the best we've ever had, and the key lime pie is pretty darned good. Tie that into a bustling informal atmosphere (where our kids blend in perfectly!), and you have our favorite brunching spot by far.
- Pros: great brunch menu, extensive sweets selection
- Cons: no parking lot, ver y slim dinner selection
The Details on Turtle Bread Co./Pizza Biga
The Extras:
In the mood for fancier digs and fare? Check out Levain, Turtle Bread's premier restaurant around the corner from the bakery.
Category:
Bakeries, Restaurants, Dessert Shops, Delicatessens
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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