We tried it: Dahlia pastries at new brick-and-mortar are worth the wait

Audrey here! I finally had the chance to try pop-up bakery Dahlia's new brick-and-mortar in Northeast Minneapolis, and it's absolutely worth waiting in any weekend lines.

Dig in: The bakery operates in the same colorful space as MN Nice Cream. Dahlia runs from 8am-1pm, and the ice cream shop takes over at 2pm. Seating is limited, as is parking.

• In addition to a half-dozen elaborate pastries, the menu has expanded to add savory and sweet mains like smoked salmon toast and focaccia French toast bites.

What to try: The caramel morning bun topped with brown butter icing was enormous and delicious without being overly sweet, as was the banana cream pie croissant (stuffed with banana cream pudding!).

• My unexpected favorite? Dahlia's wild rice chicken soup, accompanied by the greatest homemade Parmesan garlic knot I've ever had.

Stop by: Dahlia is open Thursday-Sunday at 807 Broadway St NE.

• Prices start at $7.75 for pastries and $10 for mains.