Rustica

Sharing bustling Java Jack's coffeehouse space, this south Minneapolis spot attracts Parisian bread lovers with its crusty levain.. In Short
It has its own bright orange doorway, but inside, this independent bakery occupies a corner of Java Jack's coffeehouse. Glass display cases show off the sweet goods: glaze-y polished Danish, chocolate cookies, croissants and frangipane tarts. Wood shelves behind hold the hearth-baked, hand-shaped artisan breads: levain, olive, multigrain, fruit and nut, white pain de mie. A friendly staff encourages sampling and the inviting vibe keeps neighborhood locals lounging even longer with their lattes.…