Wooden Spoon

If your are down on Riverfront around lunch you should stop by. The sandwiches are all delicious and they have a great option for take home meals for an easy dinner after work. If your already in for something savory might as well snag a sweet which they have plenty of. Love having such an amazing bakery so close that has similar values as me.

I love Wooden Spoon! It’s one of the few places around Mankato where I can reliably find great gluten-free options. I always enjoy stopping in to grab gluten-free treats, and their soups and take-home meals are so good. It makes eating well easy, even on busy days when I don’t have time to cook. The staff is always super friendly and welcoming, and it really feels like a neighborhood gem.

We could not have been happier with The Wooden Spoon and their incredible team for our wedding! From start to finish, they were an absolute dream to work with professional, kind, and so attentive to every detail. When our original caterer fell through a week before our big day, Nicole stepped in without hesitation and completely saved the day. She was calm, reassuring, and genuinely cared about making everything perfect for us. Within hours, she had a new plan in place and guided us through the entire process with grace and confidence. The food was outstanding, our guests are still raving about it! Everything was beautifully presented, full of flavor, and clearly made with love. The Wooden Spoon created a menu that reflected our tastes perfectly and handled every detail seamlessly on the

My favorite is to pick up something from the front fridge - the one filled with Chef B's amazing creations. She has a way with combining so many unique flavors into a delicious dish. With the cold weather, I chose Wild Rice Soup and paired it with the delicious Cheesy Garlic Finger Rolls - lunch was better than amazing! LOVE the food and the staff!!

This experience was a couple of years ago, and I’ll forever be a loyal customer because of it! I stopped into The Wooden Spoon needing something quick, but I was on a very strict doctor-ordered diet and feeling completely overwhelmed (and honestly in tears). The staff and owner didn’t bat an eye at my “crazy” order... they were unbelievably kind, patient, and made me feel welcomed instead of like an inconvenience. They went out of their way to accommodate my food restrictions, and the sandwich was delicious. What could have been a stressful moment turned into such a comforting, memorable experience. Amazing food, amazing people, and truly above-and-beyond service! 💛