Linnea Bakery Kafe & Butik

02/06/2017

This message is coming through late, but better late than never.

2016 involved a lot of decision making for our business and our personal lives. After much back and forth, the best decision for us was to close our doors. We were considering reopening after a break from it all, but unfortunately it just isn't in the cards.

Apologies to anyone who has stopped by to find out we are closed.

We have put in an incredible amount of work into our business over the almost 5 years we have been open and we are more than grateful to all of those who have faithfully supported what we do here. We have gotten to know some amazing people in this community and beyond during our time in business and we wish the best to all of you.

As for what happens next: we will be relocating to another city and regrouping as we figure out our next venture. If you are intereted in seeing what we do next, our page will go dormant for some time and we will push out some information as things solidify.

Thank you again for all of the support and confidence so many have given us. It really means the world to us!

-Kim and Mark

12/24/2016

Merry Christmas Eve! We will be opening in a few minutes, we will do our best to have our usual offerings but please be aware we have several orders and we may not be able to do everything per our normal Saturday. We are however making breads, pastries, cookies, pies, cakes, etc we have several items that are vegan as well as gluten free items today. We have outdone ourselves today but we still would suggest you come early as items will move quickly. Please note: we are closing early today at 2pm
Want to bring family to your favorite place for lunch?? We will have Norwegian Lamb stew and Chicken Dumpling soups and our sandwiches (sorry no meatball bombers today)

Thank you all so much for making our holiday season so wonderful, from this year's Nordic Corral to our Christmas Flash Sale and especially to you who have stopped in regularly we have really appreciated all the support!

12/23/2016

We have been baking around the clock to get ready for today and tomorrow! We made up a lot of really nice cookies, pastries, pies, and more to help make your holiday easier. Take home some quiche to warm up for a fast and very delicious breakfast!!!
Looking for specific Scandinavian holiday treats? We made:
Krumkaka, Strassburgare, Mazariner, Julekake, Swedish Coffee Cake, & Swedish Limpa Rye Bread.
We still have frozen Swedish Meatballs available to complete your julbord.
Soup today is Norwegian Lamb Stew a hearty, brothy stew with rutabaga, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and perfect blend of herbs and spices.
Please take note we will have special Christmas Eve hours, we will be open one hour early and close at 2p in other words they are...
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

12/22/2016

Stop and and get a cheese or bears scarf. These make very nice and completely affordable gifts. All proceeds go directly to the Shalom Center!!!

For those last minute gifts, don't forget about the gift that gives twice! Shalom Center's cheesy scarves and orange color scarves are available at Andrea's, Sandy's Popper, Linnea Bakery Kafe & Butik, Cabana Tan Spa, Modern Apothecary, Armando's Collision Center, Morelli's Deli/formerly South Port Pantry and Mars Cheese Castle. All proceeds go to the Shalom Center!

12/22/2016

Still on the search for Christmas gifts for those hard-to-shop-for friends and family? Our Sami and Lapland bracelets are made of reindeer leather and intricately braided tin wire in designs that have been woven for hundreds of years by the Sami people. Or take a look at our Nordic runic necklaces. Several letters are combined to represent a single word in one beautiful symbol. Our Sølje brooch is a lovely example of the traditional national jewelry of Norway, often given to commemorate christenings, birthdays, and other special occassions.

Don't forget to take home a selection of pastries, cupcakes, or cookies to tide you over until the holiday feasting begins!

Soup today is chicken and dumpling with rosemary.

12/21/2016

Looking for a unique gift for that special someone? Sami Birch Burl Mugs have been used by the Lapland people since ancient times for drinking anything from aquavit to coffee, or a simple cup of water. They insulate a hot beverage very well in this cold weather, and their handmade beauty is unbeatable.

Marttiini knives are made in Finland and are, as they say themselves, the sharpest choice since 1928. Top-quality steel, beautifully turned wood handles, and perfect balance make these specialty knives a stunning gift.

Browse our entire gift selection while snacking on the perfect pastry.

Two soups to choose from today, we have a Pumpkin Sunflower Turkey with fresh thyme, and Svensk Fiskesoppa (with crayfish and cod in a creamy saffron white wine broth and fresh basil and thyme).

12/20/2016

There's still time to get some last minute shopping done! If you need a gift for the kids' piano teacher, the next door neighbor, or a close friend, come to the Linnea Bakery and shop our stock of gift items. Beautiful socks to keep you both warm and stylish, gift sets for the budding chef or drinks connoisseur, lovely and humorous ornaments... whatever you need, we have something to fit the bill.

Get a pastry or cookie to keep hunger at bay while you run your errands, or take a lunch break with a sandwich and a cup of soup. Today's soup is Finnish Cabbage Caraway.

12/17/2016

Today is lefse Saturday! Our Swedish Meatballs will be served wrapped in lefse, and you can pick up a 6-pack to take home. Hurry, we sell out fast.

While you wait for your sandwich, browse our gift items. Ornaments and books, knitwear and mugs, and 25% off all artwork make shopping for your Christmas list easy.

Soup today is Fiskesoppa (fish soup!)

12/16/2016

Baby, it's cold outside! And likely to get colder before long. Since hibernation isn't an option for most of us, stay warm with our beautiful handmade Estonian wool knitwear. Mittens, hats, neckwarmers, and one stunningly beautiful cape will keep you tastefully toasty in the coldest weather; thick wool socks will keep frostbite at bay.

If you like gifts that give back, we sell the Shalom Center's terrifically cheesy scarves; all proceeds go to the Shalom Center, a wonderful support to our community. You'll feel warm on the inside too!

Soup today is Stuffed Pepper.

12/15/2016

Our assorted holiday cookie box is the perfect answer to your holiday party dilemma! For $15 you get an $18 selection of our delicious cookies and a well-deserved reputation for being the best host. What's not to love?

We are still taking orders for lefse this Saturday and will also have lefse available next Thursday, the 22nd. They freeze well if you'd like to stock up.

We still have our daily selection of sweets, sandwiches, and soup (Creamy Tomato Basil today), so come by for a break from your busy day.

12/14/2016

Delightful laser cut ornaments for you tree, look closely, for furry and feather friends you'll see!

12/14/2016

Don't forget to place your holiday orders now! This weekend will be our last lefse Saturday, ordering ahead is strongly encouraged. We have holiday cakes like our Prinsesstårta roll cake, Julkake (pictured), and Bløtkake (pineapple cake with cranberry filling and cream cheese buttercream frosting). And cookies, cookies, cookies!

We also have a great selection of holiday gift items and decorations for you and those on your gift list.

Soups today are Chicken with Wild Rice and Creamy Meadow Vegetable.