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Events That Taste As Good As They Look
Events That Taste As Good As They Look
Elegant & Casual Catering for Every Occasion
Elevated Dining, Artful Pastries in the Heart of Downtown Fargo
From Bakery to Full-Service Restaurant: Fargo’s Culinary Gem
Nichole’s Fine Pastry & Café in downtown Fargo is more than a bakery—it’s a destination. Enjoy handcrafted meals for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner alongside artisan pastries, custom cakes, and signature cocktails. A local favorite for over 20 years, we blend European baking traditions with inspired, seasonal cuisine and a full bar experience.
Chef Inspired Meals, Thoughtfully Made
Savory Brunch & Lunch in Downtown Fargo
Nichole’s Fine Pastry & Café
Cakes, Bakery & Fine Pastries
From pies to pastries, our holiday bakery features are made to impress your table and delight your guests. Pre-order now.
Celebrate the flavors of each season with our rotating selection of handcrafted cakes and pies made fresh from local ingredients.
From birthdays to baby showers, our custom cakes are crafted with care and creativity—tailored to your style, flavors, and vision.
Perfect for gatherings or the office, our weekly dessert trays feature an ever-changing variety of house made mini pastries and sweets.
Elevate your special day with elegant custom cakes, dessert displays, and catering designed for weddings, showers, and celebrations.
Stop in to explore our daily selection of fresh croissants, tarts, bars, and fine European-inspired pastries—baked in small batches.
From farm roots to fine pastries
Meet Nichole & the Vision
Nichole Hensen turned a love for food, family, and travel into one of Fargo’s most beloved culinary destinations. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, she brings passion and artistry to everything from fresh-baked pastries to elegant entrées. Discover how a farm girl from North Dakota brought a taste of Paris to the prairie.
Nichole's Reviews & Testimonials
5-Star Reviews
"Delightful find in Fargo. We chose this place for lunch. Its sandwiches were delicious and we even had a "very mid-Western" German-style soup (don't remember the name). The pastries were very tempting but we were too full! Recommend highly."
Earl | Florida
"Best beer cheese soup ever. Lovely atmosphere - friendly staff. Good food and fancy cakes makes it well worth visiting. Comfortable seating and good choice of teas"
Pauline | Billericay, UK
"Stopped in for lunch and had butternut squash soup and mushroom and asparagus egg bakes (like a frittata.) Very tasty. But the Black Forest chocolate cake was out of this world yummy! Wish I could try each of their bakery items but I would not fit into my pants afterwards!"
Elaine | Byron, IL
'Slice of Europe in Fargo. Having exhausted the local sights, wood chipper, walk of fame, gallery it was time for a little cuppa. Luckily we found this lovely little cafe downtown to revive us from the sudden change in weather. We ordered some chocolates and a fruit cake with earl grey tea. The tea was pretty good, the chocolates were really tasty and the cake moist and fresh. The staff were really friendly, we even had our tea brought over to us probably because we had accents. If you fancy a little slice of Europe whilst in Fargo on a wet, cold day go here!
Gariel | Yorkshire, UK
"Paris in North Dakota. My cousin in Fargo brought me here while I was on a cross-country trip. This extraordinary bakery-eatery understands what a croissant should be. The lunch sandwiches we tried were so tasty. Although the coffee is self-service from large thermos flasks, it is served in a proper cup with saucer (no styrofoam) and it is very good coffee. My message to Nichole: if you happen to be French, you are an American treasure. Lucky Fargo."
Joyce | New York City, NY
"I love coming to Nichole's for an impromptu lunch...never a disappointment! I have been stopping in since college and the staff is always friendly and courteous as well as knowledgeable about the food and ingredients. Nichole also did our wedding cake and I am still getting compliments! It was delicious and looked exactly how we designed it! We will continue to be happy patrons for many years to come! Keep up the good work!"
Jodi K.
"Gone from Fargo for six years, but I still dream of this place. In all of the DFW area, I have yet to find its equal."
Toni
"We received multiple recommendations to use Nichole’s Fine Pastry for our wedding cake. We heard they were the best in Fargo and they easily exceed our expectations. Nichole made the process very easy with a quick meeting about how we wanted the cake to look and the flavor of the cake. The detail on our cake was phenomenal! It was elegant. Many of our guests came up to us specifically tell us it was the best tasting cake they ever had. Brianna and I would highly recommend using Nichole’s Fine Pastry, you will not be disappointed. "
Kevin & Brianna
“Delicious pastries and food! I picked up a crème brûlée, pistachio croissant, and a quiche Lorraine (not pictured) to go. The pistachio croissant was so buttery and delicious and crème brûlée is one of my all time favourites so I love being able to take it home! The quiche Lorraine is hands down the best quiche in Fargo. The caramelized onions, flaky crust and the smokiness of the bacon make it the perfect lunch.”
Caley | Google Review
“I go to Nichole's once a week on the weekend to get deserts and had my wedding cake made here. If you haven't been here yet you are missing out. Food is excellent and service is good. It can get a little busy and hectic during a lunch rush so service slows a little and it can get noisy. However, it is well worth the wait.”
Andrew | Google Review
"I ordered a graduation cake from this place and couldn’t be happier with the entire experience! Not only did the cake turn out absolutely beautiful, but it also tasted amazing—moist, flavorful, and a total hit with everyone at the celebration. What impressed me even more was how they were able to accommodate my order on such short notice. Their attention to detail and dedication truly show in their work. I highly recommend this bakery to anyone looking for a cake for a graduation or any special occasion—you will not be disappointed!"
Dalya | Google Review
"This place is so great. You walk in and the inside feels intimate. They have great pastries. I love their croissants."
John | Google Review
"If you are in Fargo, do not miss taking a trip "downtown" to Nichole's Fine Pastry. The pastries, dessert items and delicacies are out of this world!! Take the time to enjoy lunch and sample some of their menu items then......take some treats home with you!! The service has always been prompt, warm and friendly."
Teri | Fargo, ND
"Nichole's always does it right, whether it is just dessert or a great lunch, they've got it covered. Coffees are great too, and the environment is accommodating to everyone including families. You really can't go wrong here, it is all so good!"
Mark J.
"Nichole's began as a pastry place with just few tables for people to drink coffee and enjoy one of Nichole's delicious creations. They now serve great lunches and breakfasts in addition to some of Fargo's best baked goods. I had an excellent tuna salad croissant and a nice salad the last time I was there for lunch. When we want special baked treats for company, we always get them at Nichole's."
Larry | Fargo, ND
"Delightful find in Fargo. We chose this place for lunch. Its sandwiches were delicious and we even had a "very mid-Western" German-style soup (don't remember the name). The pastries were very tempting but we were too full! Recommend highly."
Earl | Florida
"Best beer cheese soup ever. Lovely atmosphere - friendly staff. Good food and fancy cakes makes it well worth visiting. Comfortable seating and good choice of teas"
Pauline | Billericay, UK
"Stopped in for lunch and had butternut squash soup and mushroom and asparagus egg bakes (like a frittata.) Very tasty. But the Black Forest chocolate cake was out of this world yummy! Wish I could try each of their bakery items but I would not fit into my pants afterwards!"
Elaine | Byron, IL
'Slice of Europe in Fargo. Having exhausted the local sights, wood chipper, walk of fame, gallery it was time for a little cuppa. Luckily we found this lovely little cafe downtown to revive us from the sudden change in weather. We ordered some chocolates and a fruit cake with earl grey tea. The tea was pretty good, the chocolates were really tasty and the cake moist and fresh. The staff were really friendly, we even had our tea brought over to us probably because we had accents. If you fancy a little slice of Europe whilst in Fargo on a wet, cold day go here!
Gariel | Yorkshire, UK
"Paris in North Dakota. My cousin in Fargo brought me here while I was on a cross-country trip. This extraordinary bakery-eatery understands what a croissant should be. The lunch sandwiches we tried were so tasty. Although the coffee is self-service from large thermos flasks, it is served in a proper cup with saucer (no styrofoam) and it is very good coffee. My message to Nichole: if you happen to be French, you are an American treasure. Lucky Fargo."
Joyce | New York City, NY
"I love coming to Nichole's for an impromptu lunch...never a disappointment! I have been stopping in since college and the staff is always friendly and courteous as well as knowledgeable about the food and ingredients. Nichole also did our wedding cake and I am still getting compliments! It was delicious and looked exactly how we designed it! We will continue to be happy patrons for many years to come! Keep up the good work!"
Jodi K.
"Gone from Fargo for six years, but I still dream of this place. In all of the DFW area, I have yet to find its equal."
Toni
"We received multiple recommendations to use Nichole’s Fine Pastry for our wedding cake. We heard they were the best in Fargo and they easily exceed our expectations. Nichole made the process very easy with a quick meeting about how we wanted the cake to look and the flavor of the cake. The detail on our cake was phenomenal! It was elegant. Many of our guests came up to us specifically tell us it was the best tasting cake they ever had. Brianna and I would highly recommend using Nichole’s Fine Pastry, you will not be disappointed. "
Kevin & Brianna
“Delicious pastries and food! I picked up a crème brûlée, pistachio croissant, and a quiche Lorraine (not pictured) to go. The pistachio croissant was so buttery and delicious and crème brûlée is one of my all time favourites so I love being able to take it home! The quiche Lorraine is hands down the best quiche in Fargo. The caramelized onions, flaky crust and the smokiness of the bacon make it the perfect lunch.”
Caley | Google Review
“I go to Nichole's once a week on the weekend to get deserts and had my wedding cake made here. If you haven't been here yet you are missing out. Food is excellent and service is good. It can get a little busy and hectic during a lunch rush so service slows a little and it can get noisy. However, it is well worth the wait.”
Andrew | Google Review
"I ordered a graduation cake from this place and couldn’t be happier with the entire experience! Not only did the cake turn out absolutely beautiful, but it also tasted amazing—moist, flavorful, and a total hit with everyone at the celebration. What impressed me even more was how they were able to accommodate my order on such short notice. Their attention to detail and dedication truly show in their work. I highly recommend this bakery to anyone looking for a cake for a graduation or any special occasion—you will not be disappointed!"
Dalya | Google Review
"This place is so great. You walk in and the inside feels intimate. They have great pastries. I love their croissants."
John | Google Review
"If you are in Fargo, do not miss taking a trip "downtown" to Nichole's Fine Pastry. The pastries, dessert items and delicacies are out of this world!! Take the time to enjoy lunch and sample some of their menu items then......take some treats home with you!! The service has always been prompt, warm and friendly."
Teri | Fargo, ND
"Nichole's always does it right, whether it is just dessert or a great lunch, they've got it covered. Coffees are great too, and the environment is accommodating to everyone including families. You really can't go wrong here, it is all so good!"
Mark J.
"Nichole's began as a pastry place with just few tables for people to drink coffee and enjoy one of Nichole's delicious creations. They now serve great lunches and breakfasts in addition to some of Fargo's best baked goods. I had an excellent tuna salad croissant and a nice salad the last time I was there for lunch. When we want special baked treats for company, we always get them at Nichole's."
Larry | Fargo, ND
"Delightful find in Fargo. We chose this place for lunch. Its sandwiches were delicious and we even had a "very mid-Western" German-style soup (don't remember the name). The pastries were very tempting but we were too full! Recommend highly."