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Mother Dough Bakery has a story to tell. Follow along with us on our journey of exciting things happening now and in the future.
After closing his namesake restaurant, David Fhima doubles down on Mother Dough expansion
The Minnesota Star Tribune, March 31, 2026 – The Minneapolis restaurateur is shifting focus to his popular fast-casual bakery concept amid industry turmoil.
The Architect of Flavor: How David Fhima is Reimagining the American Culinary Landscape
Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. February 9, 2026 – In the heart of the Twin Cities, where the grit of the Midwest meets a growing global sophistication, David Fhima stands as a culinary bridge. Q&A with David Fhima
3 grilled chicken sandwiches to try right now
Star Tribune – June 23rd, 2025. Anyone thinking grilled chicken is dull hasn’t had these flavorful sandos from Twin Cities restaurants.
12 Notable Twin Cities Restaurant and Bar Openings in October
Twin Cities Eater, Nov 1st 2024 – Chef David Fhima’s bakery Mother Dough opened a new location at the Vicinity Apartments in Minneapolis’s Downtown East neighborhood on October 24. 205 Park Avenue D, Minneapolis
Mother Dough Bakery will open third location in Mill District this month
Bring Me The News, October 12 – 2024. The new Mill District home for David Fhima’s Mother Dough will open on Oct. 21.
David Fhima’s Mother Dough Bakery to open on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis
Biz Journals, June 6th, 2024 – Minneapolis restaurateur David Fhima plans to open the new coffeeshop and bakery in the spring of 2025.
David Fhima to Open Mother Dough Bakery in The Vicinity Apartments Later this Year
Mill City Times, July 2024 – Sherman Associates and David Fhima announce Mother Dough Bakery as the newest restaurant coming to the Mill District neighborhood. This is the third location of the bakery and café in Minneapolis operated by Fhima, located at the southeast corner of Park Avenue and 2nd Street S at 205 Park Avenue, Suite #3.
PCSFN Kitchen Crossover – Minneapolis, MN
The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition – 11.27.2023 Our mission is to engage, educate and empower all Americans across the lifespan to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition.
Meet David Fhima
September 22, 2023 – Bold Journey. We caught up with the brilliant and insightful David Fhima a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Mother Dough Bakery to open third Minneapolis location this fall
July 24th, 2023 – BRINGMETHENEWS. A touch of Paris is coming to the Mill District. Mother Dough Bakery, a Parisian bakery and café founded by local chef and restaurateur David Fhima, will open a third location in downtown Minneapolis this fall.