Family roots
Food, art, teaching, and family recipes formed the foundation for Ellie’s approach.
Food connects us
A bakery story shaped by family, craft, and a new beginning.
Ellie’s Pastry brings Persian flavors, European pastry experience, and warm café hospitality together in Edina.
“The universal language of food brings people together.”
Meet Ellie
From software and education to the pastry kitchen.
Ellie’s professional path began in software engineering and education. In Isfahan, Iran, she taught and led an educational institute while staying close to a family culture rich in art, food, and hospitality.
After moving to Canada in 2015, she worked in a European bakery and later in food-quality assurance. Those experiences strengthened her understanding of consistency, ingredients, and production standards.
Her move to the United States in 2022 opened the door to build a Minnesota bakery around a long-held passion: sharing Persian desserts and family-inspired recipes with a wider community.
The journey
Three places, one continuing story.
Bakery experience
European bakery work and food-quality roles added professional production experience.
A café of her own
Ellie’s Pastry and Luminous Café became a place to share Persian flavors in Edina.
What guides the bakery
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Tradition with room to create.
Meaningful flavor
Rosewater, saffron, cardamom, pistachio, walnut, and dates connect the menu to Persian traditions.
Thoughtful presentation
Pastries are designed to feel special enough for a gift, a celebration, or a quiet coffee break.
Warm hospitality
The café is meant to welcome both familiar customers and first-time visitors discovering Persian sweets.
Dietary questions
Ask before ordering.
Recipes and preparation practices can change. Please speak directly with the bakery about gluten-free options, allergens, cross-contact, and ingredient needs before placing an order.
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