Treat Your Sweet Tooth at Taconite Brew and Bakery By Kat G
The other day I had the pleasure of tasting some delicious treats at the Taconite Brew & Bakery in Aurora, MN. Taconite Brew & Bakery opened in September of 2007, and has grown to be a popular stop for a home-style lunch or espresso and a sweet treat! Owners Bill and Cheryl Cadwell grew up in Aurora back in the 70's and are pleased to live back in their home town.
Me eating a famous 'Paradise Cookie.' It was yummy! So, what's in the oven? Specialties include Finnish Rye bread, Sourdough bread—made from scratch—and their famous Paradise cookies—a special recipe made with craisins, raisins, and raisin bran cereal. Cheryl first tried a similar cookie at Paradise Bakery in Florida and then came up with her own version. Traditional rolls, danish cake donuts (an original recipe) and filled donuts are baked fresh daily. Every day offers a new variety of temptations. Saturdays are Pie Making days—fresh fruit pies—blueberry, apple and traditional pumpkin, pecan and lemon meringue.
Taconite Brew & Bakery often features live music on Saturday Nights. Local musicians are welcome to contact Cheryl is they’d like an opportunity to play. Music nights are a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to experience great music and a night out. The wall within the stage area has recently become a local art gallery. On a six-eight week rotation, the works from local artists will be displayed. Currently, Bonnie DeFresne--a self taught water colorist--hangs her work in the bakery. Kids love this place!
Summer's coming and Taconite Brew & Bakery is getting ready! They'll be mixing tasty iced drinks like iced mochas and cappacinos, fresh squeezed raspberry lemonade. Loose teas will soon be available for customers to choose from. Coming soon, Gilado (ooh...I can't wait.) Tables will be set outside to enjoy the fresh air. In place of Soup du Jour, daily salad specials—pasta, lettuce, potato will be offered. The deli case will be full and will be offering delivery locally for lunch. Pasties are baked fresh on the first and third Thursday of the month. Cheryl claims, “They’re really REALLY good.” (Based on how much I loved my cookie, I believe her.)
Taconite Brew & Bakery accepts special orders, for example, cakes for birthdays, but also cheesecakes scones, whatever anyone wants, Cheryl will bake really anything on request.
Now that the snow is melted, take a ride over to Aurora for lunch or bring the kids and enjoy some of the Iron Range's best desserts!
The other day I had the pleasure of tasting some delicious treats at the 
Rye bread, Sourdough bread—made from scratch—and their famous Paradise cookies—a special recipe made with craisins, raisins, and raisin bran cereal. Cheryl first tried a similar cookie at Paradise Bakery in Florida and then came up with her own version. Traditional rolls, danish cake donuts (an original recipe) and filled donuts are baked fresh daily. Every day offers a new variety of temptations. Saturdays are Pie Making days—fresh fruit pies—blueberry, apple and traditional pumpkin, pecan and lemon meringue. 
Summer's coming and 