Custom Cake
The flagship offer; Hark made beautiful vegan and gluten-free celebration cakes
The vibe
Was Minneapolis's first vegan and gluten-free bakery — a North Loop trailblazer that closed its storefront in May 2024. The bakery continues under Hark Bakery by appointment.
Vegan gluten-free bakingCustom celebration cakesNorth Loop neighborhoodAllergy-safe treats
Menu highlights: what to order
Menu highlights from customer reviews
Vegan Pastries
Daily-rotating baked goods that proved vegan gluten-free baking could be exceptional
Made-to-Order Items
Pre-orders through the website, the main way to access Hark Bakery now
For the current full menu and prices, see Hark! Cafe (Closed)'s official site.
About
Hark! Cafe was Minneapolis's first vegan and gluten-free bakery, operating in the North Loop at 430 First Ave N. The cafe closed its storefront in May 2024. The bakery operation continues under the name Hark Bakery, now based at MSP Kitchenery in Plymouth, MN, offering made-to-order items for delivery or pickup by appointment. Custom cakes, pastries, and baked goods remain available through the website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hark! Cafe (Closed) fully vegan?
Yes. Hark! Cafe (Closed) is 100% vegan, so every item on the menu is plant-based and animal-free.
What should I order at Hark! Cafe (Closed)?
Popular vegan picks at Hark! Cafe (Closed) include Custom Cake - The flagship offer; Hark made beautiful vegan and gluten-free celebration cakes, Vegan Pastries - Daily-rotating baked goods that proved vegan gluten-free baking could be exceptional, Made-to-Order Items - Pre-orders through the website, the main way to access Hark Bakery now.
Where is Hark! Cafe (Closed) located?
Hark! Cafe (Closed) is at 430 First Ave N Ste 150, Minneapolis, MN 55401, in the North Loop neighborhood.
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