“Best bagels and shmear in Cincinnati. I was worried about the ownership change a couple years ago, but I shouldn't have because the new owners are doing a great job. My only "complaint" is they aren't open as early as they used to be, but that is totally understandable with the ownership change.“
“Golden Hands Bakery is filled with masterpieces of deliciousness. Ron and I stopped in today for an Opening Day Donut for a home run review! My Apple fritter was crispy on the outside and moist and power packed with cinnamon and apples on the inside. Ron’s sticky bun was sticky and Carmel coated with pecans and cinnamon. Beyond amazing morning experience ?“
“Came here with a friend who frequents this place and I'm pretty impressed. We lined up on Easter at opening and they already had a line out the door, even in the light drizzle. The line stayed that way over the next hour that we hung out there. They do sell out of items so it's best to get there as early as you can! I'm more of a sweet tooth when it comes to baked goods, but the everything bagel croissant is a must-have here. The staff heat it before serving, and it's truly the best of both worlds - the butteriness and flakiness of a croissant, with the garlic scallion seasme flavors of an everything bagel. The raspberry almond croissant is also delicious, a good balance of tart and nutty. The salty chocolate chip cookie was also good - large chocolate chunks throughout. The vegan matcha brownie was an adventurous pick; I'm usually iffy about vegan baked goods, and this one had a texture closer to a fudge than to a brownie. I liked the chocolate and mint combo but couldn't get a hint of matcha. Similarly, the raspberry matcha doodle had plenty of raspberry but 0 matcha. Overall, the limited edition matcha flavored items fell flat, but the goods off the regular menu were great and reasonably priced. The space itself is bright, large enough to seat a few small groups, and nice to hang out in. Staff are also helpful and friendly. Check this place out and stick to their bestsellers, and you'll be in carb heaven.“
“Everything is always delicious! We go in a couple times a month to get cupcakes. We’ve gotten birthday cakes as well and they’ve been beautiful and delicious. Macarons, cookies, brownies, krispies treads - all wonderful.This was my birthday cake last year - based on Van Gogh’s almond blossoms. The flavors - funfetti cake, vanilla Buttercreme, strawberry buttercream filling.The staff is always super friendly as well and very helpful if you have questions. It’s super small, but full of happiness.I love this place!“
“Shana’s Sweet Treats set up a little shop at Bethesda North and it was delicious. Her chocolate cake was very moist and excellent tasting. The chocolate chip cookie was so big and had a chocolate chip in every part of the cookie. The only thing missing was a big glass of milk.“
“The food was all delicious - including our schnitzel sandwich + side of kasespatzel, pretzel + beer cheese, and Hawaiian Flammkuchen. Our 6 month old sends compliments to the owner and chef for being so helpful for her to have some plain cooked carrots! Service was incredible and friendly and we definitely will need to return!“
“Cincinnati hit the jackpot with Boosalis Baking! I used to jet off to Paris for work, trying every croissant spot there, thinking nothing could match up back home. But Boosalis proved me wrong in the best way!Their chocolate croissant (pain au chocolat) is the real deal. Seriously, it gives the famous spots in Paris a run for their money. And don't even get me started on their plain croissant—it's a close second to my favorite in Paris, Ble Sucre.Now, I can get my croissant fix without the long flight. Big thanks to the Boosalis team for bringing a slice of Paris to Cincinnati!“
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“Great cinnamon rolls. You can chose your own amount of icing (I would recommend mini scoop). Even though I don’t like cinnamon, these rolls were delicious. However, prepare for a small sugar shock… couldn’t finish, but the first bites were great!“
“Miss my hometown downtown. Jennifer has Celiacs.. So happy to find this place which is totally gluten-free. The folks behind the counter are pleasant and knowledgeable. The establishment is clean, fresh, and inviting. Food is delicious! FULL flavor. Took a big box to take home“
“Always a tasty treat, I love these cookies, but hate the lack of customer service, I was waiting for quite a while and I had pre-ordered to avoid that ended up waiting almost 15 minutes to pick up my order.Parking: Watch out for traffic here it's busy.“
“Today I had the pleasure of sampling three items. I had the Pound Cake, Best Brownie and Funfetti Mini Cake. The Pound Cake had a velvety strawberry icing which was perfectly balanced with, flavor and compliments the cake well! Now….that Pound Cake, was out of this world! As difficult as it is for me to admit, it is the best Pound Cake I’ve ever had, (Mama and Grandma I apologize). It’s so moist, buttery and flavorful.The Best Brownie is appropriately named. Typically I’m not a fan of brownies. But this one was not dry or too thick. It has a good texture and mouth feel. The flavor was spot on and the sprinkles are a nice touch for visual appeal.The Funfetti Mini Cake did not disappoint! The icing and sprinkles were nostalgic. Took me right back to childhood memories of a delicious birthday cake. The cake was moist and certainly homemade. No box mix can come close to the flavor and texture.For all pasty dessert lovers. I highly recommend going right to Maya’s Bakes and treat yourself to some excellent cakes, cookies and brownies.“
“Cafe Mochiko left us thoroughly impressed during our visit from out of town. We dined there twice over a weekend, once for dinner and once for morning pastries, and we were blown away both times. During dinner, we enjoyed a variety of appetizers, including the savory and fragrant Mochi Mochi Panic, Karaage, and Kabocha Raisu, all of which were hits. For the entree, we tried The Ohio from their rotating menu, which featured a rich pork and fish broth with tender sous vide pork and chewy noodles—an absolute delight.On our second visit, we stopped by for pastries on a Sunday. Despite about 15-minutes wait in line, the pastries were well worth it. We tried out a variety of their signature pastries, including the Ube Croissant and Genmaicha Melonpan, all of which were so well-made and delicious.Overall, Cafe Mochiko is an exceptional Asian-inspired bakery and Japanese restaurant. While they don't take reservations and may involve a wait, it's well worth the visit. We are so thrilled to have visited this gem in Cincinnati!“
“If you are a big fan of Greek dining then you will not be disappointed. The food was delicious and authentic. We had the fried Feta, which was a bit spicy (red pepper flakes) but the sweet honey did a nice job balancing it out. We also had the Tzatziki with pita and it was delicious. Our entrees were the Moussaka & Kotopoulo Souvlaki. Moussaka was very rich in flavor and it will fill you up. The Kotopoulo (chicken kabob) and the rice was very good. Finally we wrapped it up with the Baklava and it was presented nicely in 3 pieces. It was very good. A very nice evening before heading over to the FCC game!“
“i never leave reviews on places, but i genuinely loved it so much that i had to. the environment was so calm and welcoming and very cozy. the employees were SO nice, and on top of that, i had easily the best matcha latte i’ve ever had. highly recommend this place for a chill hangout or to get some work done :)“
“We used Sweets by LaDawn for our wedding in May 2023 and we were extremely happy with the cake. It looked beautiful and tasted great as well. We also have to give her props for making a fantastic gluten free cake for our gluten sensitive guests. She was extremely helpful and a pleasure to work with. We have used her as well for our birthday cakes and we are always happy.“
“What a gem of a donut shop! The shop is really cute, tucked into a quiet corner of Norwood. I was thrilled to choose 12 varieties today and my coworkers loved every one of them. I had the citrus marmalade, so tangy and unusual, and the marmalade is made in house! The chefs father was manning the counter and he was really kind and knowledgeable. They have monthly special flavors, which are very unusual and delicious. Highly recommend! I’m looking forward to becoming a regular customer!“
“My wife and I have been stopping in nearly every weekend for the past few months and are never disappointed. We get a loaf of the marvelous sourdough bread and a handful of pastries. We haven't been let down yet, and we don't expect to be anytime soon. Everything is carefully crafted, beautifully presented, and unbelievably delicious. Pre-ordering online is fantastic, but you'll want to grab some extra goodies, so just join the line when you arrive. It moves fast and the reward of wonderful treats is worth it.“
“Stopped in one morning and was overwhelmed with what this new, 5 minute from my house, Brazilian bakery is. To be frank it is a bit of a menagerie of things. Do they have coffee and sweets, yes, but not the pastries which I was expecting. Do they also have lunch items, yes, which I am excited to try but was not aware they were there. The name "Sweetness" is misleading as the store is more than just that. As someone who passes by on a daily basis I had no idea what they had and would have continued that trend without feeling a little adventurous today. I hope they are doing some marketing to the local businesses to spread their offerings.“
“Spoon Fulla Sugar was recommended to us by our venue. We appreciated their enthusiasm in creating exactly what we wanted for a special birthday cake with a travel theme. The cake was amazing inside and out. Our guests didn’t even realize at first that it was a cake! We highly recommend these talented bakers for your special occasion cakes.“
“I just adore Glendale! And bluebird bakery is one of the reasons why. It is a great little café to have lunch or just to have some coffee and dessert. Although they do not offer any other coffee drinks other than drip coffee - it is really good coffee. I also like it that they have the option to purchase whole pies!Dietary restrictions: They have gluten-free options“
“We stopped in today for coffees and we tried the eclair (divine) and the puff pastry hot dog (delicious). We’re already talking about what we’ll try when we come back. The proprietor was so friendly to use and even brought out a chiffonade for us to try while we waited! Can’t recommend this place enough.Parking: Free parking on the side of the building“
“Awesome place one of the best Italian dining experiences in Cincinnati. If you're seeing something in the bakery on your way in to dine, get it then. Good chance it'll be gone when you come out. It's that goodParking: Popular place during peak dinner hours. Street parking near by“
“Hey all, if you're looking for great cookies to cure that sweet tooth, look no further. Davis Cookie Company has something good for the cookie lover. Shakes are delicious! I can't go too often, won't be able to fit my clothes. “
“I have seen so many posts about Allez Bakery on Instagram and heard fellow Elites talking about them for quite a while now. A few weeks ago, I was downtown for a meeting and when I found myself close to Allez Bakery, I had to stop. I read the reviews before I went in because I wanted to see what the top recs were. It was very clear that sourdough is the thing to NOT miss at Allez Bakery. The staff was SO friendly and helpful. They walked me through the different types of sourdough and eventually sold me a loaf of sourdough rye after I asked an employee which sourdough was the most sour. We then shared a bonding moment over our love for "flavors that punch us in the face." They sliced the bread for me and I ate a piece the moment I was back in my car. It was delicious-- some of the best bread I have ever had. I made turkey reubens with it that week and they were fantastic. The bakery itself is tiny, but so cute and warm and inviting. 100/10 will be back.“
“Yes, the line will be long but yes you should wait. It's difficult to choose a favorite. The Danish and the pretzels are marvelous. The scones were delicious. The fresh bread selection is top notch. In our families opinion this is the place at Findlay market to not miss!“
“We love the donut dude! We go as a treat often and it has such a great local, homie feel! Everyone is so kind at the shop and their donuts are delicious! Today my son lost out on the last cotton candy donut and was very sad (crying and all!) they quickly were able to add some topping to a glazed donut just for him to brighten his day! It’s small acts of kindness that make local businesses like this absolutely amazing !!“
“As regular patrons of the Indian Mouund Cafe, just down the street, we regularly visit Panaderia El Trigal. Even though we almost always visit at the end of the day, the pastries are fresh and flavorful. My wife and I both love the empanadas de pina, the tres leches cake, and the creme horns. If we're lucky, they have some tamal de cerdo (pork tomales) left and we've got a tasty lunch or dinner ahead later in the week. If you're in Norwood, stop by. It's worth it.“
“Doctor's order, cut back on the sweets. Now and again I have to stray away from my diet and have something from "Sugar!" Good cookies,brownies,some cake and more. May need to get a cookie cake for my birthday this year. Better work out. Check out one of, if not the best cookie place in cincy.“
“If you've never had a Crumbl Cookie your missing out! Such a wide variety of flavors you're bound to find one you love and will soon be a favorite. Biscoff, Pecan Pie and Cinnamon Roll are some of my favorites. Crumbl Cookies for the win!“
“Love crumbl !! The interior of the store is so cute and inviting, and their staff is always so welcoming and friendly! Cookies are fresh and tasty, never had a bad experience!Parking: The stores are always located in areas with convenient parking!“
“Some of the BEST cookies I have ever had. We ordered their chocolate chip and original burst cookies. They were so delicious and perfect for our family Easter.I ordered online and picked up my order in person. They helped me carry my order out to my car and were extremely welcoming.It was so nice to walk in the door watching them make the exact same cookies I ordered. You can’t beat these freshly baked cookies, such a nice hidden treasure.“
“I just tried this place for the first time through DoorDash and it was absolutely amazing. I ordered the cannoli, edible cookie dough, cinnamon roll, and the cookie with icing. It was all so delicious and the kiddos loved it as well. I will definitely be making another order soon!! “
“These are some really good donuts. Once again, I’m surprised such a nice selection. Everything’s made in the house. These guys are picture perfect and the fillings are just I can’t explain we will be back and you will thank me if you go now they’re only open till noon, so you got to be an early bird it’s worth getting up. These are my pictures although I did it the prettiest one and I called the gentleman and thanked him and told him how good his donuts were.“
“Stopped by on my way to the Cincinnati Nature Center for volunteer work to grab a bite with my coffee. The glazed croissant was soft and tasted wonderful as it melted in my mouth. The staff were super nice and obviously knew their regular customers. I will be back.“
“Food: 4.5/5 They have macarons in every color of the rainbow. After trying many flavors, our favorites are the pistachio, birthday cake, and fruity cereal. The pistachio has a great pistachio flavor and is not overly sweet. The birthday cake is strawberry-forward and is excellent if you have a sweet craving. The fruity cereal tastes exactly like fruity pebbles. They have other flavors we enjoy as well, like salted caramel and Madagascar vanilla. They are delicious and so cute! Service: 3.5/5 Since they have the macarons prebaked, service is usually fast. They have other baked goods for sale that I haven't tried. They have cute long boxes they put them in. Atmosphere: 4/5 The storefront is small, with limited seating. The space is mainly filled with baking equipment. It's very clean and has a minimalist aesthetic with pops of color.“
“Reached out about 18 hours in advance to make a last minute Afternoon tea reservation for the next day. They went out of their way to accommodate my last minute party of 5. Incredibly kind owner and staff.Small but efficient team. I'm not an afternoon tea guy, but the ladies I brought were, and they absolutely loved it. They loved that it was a special experience, but was very approachable and inclusive for them. Friendly to kids as well. Can't thank them enough. Highly recommended.“
“Nothing beats Graeter's Ice Cream! We stopped here before a show at Ludlow Garage. It as BUSY! I guess that's no surprise. The line move fast and before I knew it we were enjoying a special seasonal Ice Cream only available dipped into a cup or cone. OMG, so good! This is not our go-to Graeter's, but I'm glad there is one very near Ludlow Garage for a sweet treat before a concert.“
“The staff behind the counter was friendly and happy. The ice cream was as delicious as always - one scoop of butter pecan and one of maple brown butter pecan - don't judge, it's the holidays - was the perfect way to finish off a busy holiday weekend.“
“This place was fantastic! They had a variety of cafe food, such as miso, pork buns, baked goods, cheese cakes, etc. After 3pm on the weekdays they offer a variety of Korean corn dogs! You won’t find them on the menu, but if you go in there will be a menu for them! They also have a huge variety of fresh teas, lemonades, and boba! The food was delicious and the prices are great, and they were super kind and service was fast. The establishment was very clean and handicap accessible as well. We will definitely returning soon!“
“The cheesecake was amazing! A little tart At First Bite but that's just because I ordered a raspberry cheesecake. Every bite was absolutely amazing. Perfect consistency to a cheesecake. The only thing that was missing was my white chocolate shaving on the top. But that's not even a big deal. I would definitely be interested in trying more of these cheesecakes.“
“I recently ordered seashell cookies from Cookies & Cupcakes by Design for my bridesmaid proposal, and they were adorable! The cookies featured delicate seashell shapes with a personalized "Will you be my bridesmaid?" message. They were not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious.These seashell cookies were the perfect addition to my bridesmaid proposal box. They completed the look and tied everything together seamlessly. The attention to detail showcased the thoughtfulness of the design, making it clear that my wedding would be a destination event.Cookies & Cupcakes by Design provided exceptional customer service throughout the ordering process, ensuring the cookies would be on time and in perfect condition. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for unique and delightful treats for special occasions.Thank you, Cookies & Cupcakes by Design, for adding that sweet touch to my bridesmaid proposal and hinting at the destination wedding. I am truly grateful for your outstanding work!“
“Tres Belle made us a beautiful cake for our wedding that was equally as delicious as it was pretty! We also did an assorted dessert bar from Tres Belle which was a huge hit with out guests. You cannot go wrong with any of their treats. They were easy to work with and did not disappoint! Thank you Tres Belle!“
“?UPDATED? okay so I’ve been here several times as well as other locations and Graeter’s is hand down the best it’s absolutely incredible! The 1870 Tower is a sinful indulgence that’s not to be missed. Oh man!First time here. Came in with an open mind, thinking I wanted a banana split. But then the staff suggested the Black Raspberry Chocolate ice cream. Said it made up about 1/3 of their sales so I tried it and can see why! It’s delicious! Got a bag of chocolate malt balls to take back to the hotel. Graeter’s is a wonderful treat!“
“Love this place. Our code wasn't working and the worker (I think the owner) was able to figure it out and got our order in. We have had the almond croissant, chocolate chip cookies, whole wheat sourdough, original sourdough, and orange cranberry bread.All have been excellent and we are so glad to have a local bakery. Thank you!!“
“Ken made us a fantastic blueberry lemon cheesecake! I am not over exaggerating when I say this was one of the best cheesecakes I’ve ever had. He was very kind to accommodate all my requests and make the process extremely seamless. 10/10.“
“Always love coming in here for a Brown Sugar Boba Tea! We've tried a lot of different bakery items here over the years, their bread rolls and cookies are always a good go, but their chocolate cake slices, any kind, yum!! This time we got a few Mooncakes! They are delicious!!“
“Can you ever go wrong with ice cream, especially Graeters? We came in the day after Thanksgiving for two scoops of flavors that you cannot buy in grocery stores in California. No one was in the shop, nobody was in line. We weren't pressured to do anything, but we are also offered samples as needed and wanted. Plus, no judgment for the lunchpail I bought.“
“Nice sandwich shop 700 feet from the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Decent Cuban Sandwich. A good alternative to the hotel restaurants next door. Service is self-serve, with pick-up at sandwich counter, though you're encouraged to tip at checkout. You can take your food out or enjoy it at a table. A good option next to the Convention Center, though there are several full service restaurants 3-6 blocks down the street from the Convention Center.“
“Tom thank you and your lovely wife for such a delicious savory treat. I highly recommend anyone reading this to stop in and give ‘em a try for a not too sweet brownie but filled with awesome flavors from raspberry to oatmeal and many more. Absolutely refreshing to be able to actually taste the flavors and not just loads of sugar!! I was supposed to take a picture of the brownies I purchased but I ATE THEM !Parking: Spacious area“