Tree Story Bakery & Cafe

I've been here many times and it never disappoints. The variety of Korean pastries is vast, filled with different flavors and texture galore. The interior is cozy and welcoming ~ you'll want to stick around for a little if you're visiting.Things you should know:I. LOCATIONWithin the HMart plaza (off to the right). There's free private parking out front ~ very easy.II. SERVICEFriendly. They'll greet you as soon as you walk in the door.III. QUALITYThey bake fresh pastries everyday, making the crunchy texture in the streusel bread perfect. I like this business because they have a 30% off section; this minor detail is nice because it proves the cafe only displays fresh pastries in the aisles and that they don't waste older ones by throwing them in the trash.Also liked that they have a section with books for customers to read as they sip coffee. IV. CAPACITYSlow in the early morning but by mid-morning the seats start to really fill up.

Vegan friendly and very allergen conscious. They list the ingredients in all their bakery goods on easy-to-read cards placed above the goods.Their staff is friendly and good at answering any questions you may have. The atmosphere is very relaxing and has a nice, low lighting that adds to the vibe. And everything I've tried has been unique and well-made!My only complaint is that there are only two bakery items that are vegan friendly (bean donut and mochi). I hope they add more.

I had the misugaru latte here! Really tasty and good balance of coffee and misugaru taste. I was really pleased to find this coffee option in the area because it's one of my favorite Korean drink options and it's harder to find in smaller cities. The pastries seemed pricey but I haven't tried so maybe it's worth it. The inside is really spacious and a good spot to chat, not hard to find seating at all. Service was quick and uneventful, about what you would expect from an Asian cafe.

Pretty typical bakery, the sponge cake I bought was very dry but the other items were delicious. I wish there were some more savory items but overall great options and the inside is very cozy.

Before we left Atlanta to go back home to Jacksonville, we decided to stop by one last Asian pastry shop. I've been here a few years ago and didn't remember much of how things tasted but I'm so happy we came back! The shop was very cozy upon walking in and the customer service was great!! We went early in the morning so they were just finishing up baking some sausage and pizza/cheese buns! The lady at the register was pleasant, sweet, and cheerful, unlike other Asian bakeries that we've been to, where the customer service was lacking. I believe this is a Korean bakery. We bought a few things to try:Sausage bun: 8/10 - this was my husband's rating as it was his choice of pastry. He loves savory pastries more than sweet ones. He finished it in literally 5 minutes! He said it was really really delicious.Mochi bun with red bean: 10/10 - Out of all the buns I've tried this past weekend, this was my favorite one! The slight crispy edges of the bun married with the mochi/red bean filling was everything that I wanted and more! The pastry itself wasn't too sweet and I loved the consistency of the filling. The filling was I believe, red bean wrapped around a layer of mochi and it had that signature mochi stretch. I would definitely come back for this pastry, over and over again.Melon bun: 9/10 - I bought this for a friend back home and he said that was his favorite pastry out of all the ones I got him. He had no complaints. I can't rate on the flavor though as I haven't tried it. Rating is purely on his thoughts. Sopporo cream bun: 8.0/10 - again, I didn't get to try this one but my husband had it for breakfast the following day and it must have been great because he ate and left no crumbs. Pizza and cheese bun: 8/7/10 - I loved this one! It tasted exactly like I was eating a pizza but in a bun form. The flavors reminded me of an extra cheese pizza. Curry Croquette: 9/10 - What a delicious bun! Japanese curry is one of my favorite dishes and this tasted exactly like that! I love the umami flavor and found myself enjoying and savory each and every little bite. If you don't like the taste or smell curry, then I wouldn't get this bun as the flavor and spices could be strong for you. I love a kick in your face kind of flavor when it comes to curries and this one exceeded my expectations.They have other goodies you can purchase too like dalgona candy. We got a dalgona candy to put in our latte at home! They also have a cafe items such as coffees, refreshers, cold brews, lattes, etc. I'll come back and try the cafe items when I'm back in the area for sure! Definitely a solid Asian bakery to check out and I would say that out of the bakeries that I tried, this one will have to be my top 1. My rankings so far on the bakeries would be:1). Tree Story2). White Windmill3). Sweet Hut 4). Mozart

Cute little Korean bakery next to Hmart. They have a nice assortment of breads, pastries, coffes/teas. They even have a freezer with King of Pops popsicles. Excellent service.

This is always a pit stop when I visit Duluth. Not only does this bakery house a HUGE selection of impressive pastries and drinks, it's super-comfy...just a great place to hang out!Again, I grabbed several pastries while here (mostly to take back home with me)...and this time, I also ordered a hot Green Latte.My disappointment came when this Matcha Latte was placed in a paper cup, instead of an actual coffee cup, complete with cafe art. Not sure if they gave up the coffee cups or the cafe art (like before in the past?)...but it just wasn't impressive. Luckily, the Matcha Latte tasted great. Still, for the lackluster presentation of the Matcha Latte, am docking a star. Just hoping they'll pick that back up in the future.Also, although the selection was still big, I noticed an incomplete display this time around. Maybe because I stopped in too early (around 9:30 amish?), but I ws thinking they'd have more, not less, at this early time of day. Guess for the first time ever, this was a tad disappointing of a visit.Still, it won't deter me from re-visiting...as this is probably in my Top 3 bakeries to visit while in Duluth. Still though, I was thinking, if this bakery was in Charlotte, NC, for instance, it would have been a bonafide 5-stars...but there are SO many premium bakeries in Duluth, this place isn't even 5 stars. WOW. Yes, even as a traveler in Duluth, I'm a bit spoiled with bakeries at this point.

I've been to Tree Story Bakery & Cafe several times. This spacious Korean bakery has a wide selection of coffee, teas, and pastries. Unfortunately, I just haven't absolutely loved any particular beverages or baked items. This last time, I ordered the Jujube Tea, which had a sweet-tart flavor.

A nice Korean bakery near the super HMart in Duluth. They had a wide selection of different bakery. Similar to Sweet Hut Bakery. Initially I wanted to try the bingsu (ice dessert with fruit toppings) but it was over $20 so not ready for that. Polite customer service. Great place to relax or study and meet up with friends.

The employee did not know the ingredients of the products, and it was pretty gloomy/dark when I first came in. That changed as time went on as more people came by. However, one star off for the price (everything is a bit pricey including my $6.84 latte), ambiance/lighting, and employee knowledge of products/ingredients. One person was running the whole show when I was there, so you may have to be patient as the same lady makes drinks and takes orders.The Iced Sweet Potato Latte did taste unique in a good way, but it was small for the price.