If I told you an apple sweetie pie changed my life you wouldn't believe me so now you have to read my story.
I'm used to getting gas station donuts. To me, grocery store bakery items are the fancy choice. Then, one fateful day I walked into "Hold the Wheat" and like a unrefined street urchin I asked for an "apple fritter." Spencer looked at the shelf and handed me what I thought was their version of an apple fritter.
One bite into it I knew I had discovered something special. Flakey pastry, with a gooey, sweet center. Every time I chewed there was more crunch on my palate. I had to stop what I was doing and concentrate on what was happening in my mouth. I finally figured out it was the course grained sugar that was giving it the crunch.
I told myself I would write a witty review for them but I procrastinated until I forgot about it. A couple weeks later, I drove by the shop and noticed it's name. "Hold the Wheat?" Hold on, it's also gluten free!? Mind. Blown. It never even occurred to me that what I was eating didn't contain gluten.
My wife has a gluten intolerance and I knew I had to let her try it. Well, here I am. She just told me, "It's like heaven on earth."
We tried the apple sweetie pie, caramel Spencer cake and a lemon bar. All of them were fantastic.
Even the coffee was fantastic.
I'll never be able to enjoy another apple fritter knowing that I could be eating an apple sweetie pie.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Caramel Apple Sweetie Pies
This gem is absolute heaven even if you can eat gluten. If you have Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, Hold the Wheat is a miracle. The goodies are SO good my gluten-eating husband will go out of his way to go there and get things for himself too. There is handy street parking and a small lot tucked away as well. They have great savory options as well as out of this world pastry. If you are looking for a perfect cold weather/comfort food lunch and they have the chicken pot pie, get that! :) (It isn't on the recommendation list so I am recommending it here. You can't go wrong regardless.)
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pizza Pie
This place is so cute and delicious!! The coffee is delightful and all the food is truly amazing! You cannot tell it is gluten free.
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
If you have celiac disease this place is heaven. Just don't get too attached unless you live close by. I'm from Idaho just happened to see it when I was looking for someplace safe to eat lunch while on a trip there. The food tasted like real food. I went back the next day to get more. It was delicious, no grainy texture or cardboard taste. Unfortunately they don't ship 😥. It is the first time I have had a pastry crust was close to actually pie crust. Just wish they understood that I wouldn't care if it arrived in 1/2 inch crumbs it would be worth to have something that tastes so good and safe to eat.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Sausage Snuggle Pie
This bakery is different from others.People understand whole concept of healthy Gluten and their products are very unique and delicious as well as healthy. Great atmosphere inside as well. Recommend 120% .
Service
Take out
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
The best gluten-free desserts I have ever had. It would be amazing if they opened one in Minnetonka!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cookie
The best gluten free bakery in the Twin Cities! They also have fantastic coffee!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cinnamon Crunch Cake
