50 Best Bakeries in Cincinnati

“Croissants and ham & cheese croissants are the best around the city. Kouign Ammans & morning rolls are amazing.“

“Thank you for coming to TriHealth Finnytown office!! Your treats are absolutely amazing and so addicting 🤤 now excuse me while I stuff my face with this banana pudding 🥰“

“We chose Sweets by LaDawn for our wedding. She did an AMAZING job. Everyone complimented the different cake flavors we had. My husband LOVED the Oreo and cookies and creme layer we added for him. 10/10. Thank you!!“

“I love their cookes they are absolutely addictive. However they really need to train some of their workerw fair etiquette when helping people of color. I've visited this location several times and there has been times when a few workers act like they are either too sacred or simply don't want to assist me. Thank you for those who have greeted me with a smile and wonderful professionalism.“

“Completely gluten free and delicious. Highly recommend! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I couldn't decide because there were so many options, I purchased a variety of items and all are outstanding.“

“I've had the brownie and the confetti cookie, and they were both moist and very delicious, 🥰“

“DELICIOUS! You can tell the quality of their ingredients from the deep and just immaculate flavors of the pastries. The fig pastry is incredible, and for how amazing these pastries were, they weren't horribly expensive. Workers were very sweet! Worth going into the city for, new favorite place!“

“Super yummy savory and sweet treats alongside custom coffee and small batch breads.“

“I'm a very picky person with what I eat and I love the stuff she makes.. I'm kinda hipped now I can't stop.. good job I'm on my 3rd one“

“Best Bread baked with natural ingredients. You won’t find better within 300 miles. Enjoy“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oakley Crumbl is hands down one of my favorite stops! Their Dr. Pepper dirty soda (with cherry, vanilla, and heavy cream) is absolute perfection—it’s my go-to every time. And the cookies? Amazing doesn’t even begin to cover it. We’ve honestly never tried a flavor we didn’t love. Every week feels like a new treat and they never disappoint. So glad to have this spot close by!“

“Today was our first visit to Little Dutch Bakery. The donuts and tea cookies are amazing!“

“Spoon Fulla Sugar Cake Design exceeded every expectation! From the moment I reached out, their communication was warm, professional, and incredibly helpful. They took the time to understand my vision and then brought it to life with creativity and flawless attention to detail. The design was elegant, clean, and beautifully crafted, showing real artistry. And the taste? Even better. We had people going back for seconds (and asking for the bakery's name!). What truly sets Spoon Fulla Sugar apart is their passion. You can tell they love what they do, and it shines through in both their customer service and their work.“

“Delicioso pan. Se los recomiendo muchísimo“

“We drive almost 3 hours to visit. Bluebird Bakery is one of the main reasons. The pies are to die for. I love the apple and my gf loves the coconut cream. It’s also a great lunch spot. Always a pleasure!!“

“I shop at Davis Cookie Collection every week and it just keeps getting better. The flavors are out of this world! I seriously haven’t had a single one I didn’t like. Even the flavors I thought I wouldn’t enjoy, she somehow made me fall in love with. That’s how good these cookies are.

On top of that, the customer service is exceptional. The owner is warm, welcoming, and truly passionate about what she does. You can feel the love and care in every cookie and every interaction.

This place is a gem. If you're a cookie lover or even if you're not, you need to try it. You’ll be hooked!“

“Hands down the best cookies and sweet potato pie in the area. The cookies are huge and flavorful (unlike another well known bakery) and the sweet potato pie is out of this world. Highly recommend!!“

“Thank you Makers Bakers for our amazing wedding cake! It was absolutely delicious and gorgeous! The best carrot cake I’ve ever had, as well as the top layer of red velvet cake! Your cream cheese icing is like having a piece of cheesecake! So delicious!!!!! Thank you so much! Our guests were very happy and we had very little left over! It was perfection!!!!“

“Such delicious cakes and cupcakes! They are light and fresh, so they don’t leave you with a heavy, sick stomach after eating them. Only pure, yummy satisfaction from the flavor combinations. You can’t go wrong with anything you try! His pastries are a visual delight too!“

“Truly a gem in the Clifton area. Pastries and coffee = high quality and delicious. Staff = friendly and loved by all. Kim Morgan Lou and Dawn are my best friends. Ambiance = cozy and comfy with great music. Vegan options. My home away from home.“

“Servatii has the most delicious food. I’ve had almost everything that Servatii in Blue Ash has, and I’ve never been disappointed. I keep coming back to this location because of the food and great customer service.“

“My 2024 is off to a good start because I was blessed with a Chicos cheesecake sweet potato flavor! I tasted the love in every bite! Thank you, Jas for the personal delivery! See you again soon!“

“Great location, staff and amazing salted rye and scones! Just off hyde park square.“

“My husband and I love Oliver's Desserts, so it was a no brainer that they would do our wedding cake. It was beautiful and delicious!! We got SO. MANY. COMPLIMENTS from our guests. You are so missing out if you don't chose them for wedding desserts, and honestly, that choice would be incorrect. 🤷‍♀️“

“I ordered two pies for my family thanksgiving, a pumpkin pie and a cranberry apple pie. To say they were delicious and amazing doesn’t do either pie the justice they deserve. The pumpkin pie was so delicate and light (THESE ARE GOOD THINGS). Sometimes a pumpkin pie can be so heavy and too rich but this was effortless joy, airy and the flavor beat anything I’ve ever even attempted to make. The cranberry apple pie was latticed with sugary perfection. The tart of the cranberry melded with the apple in a delectable ballet of OMG YES. Thank you so much for these pies! I can’t wait to order from you again!“

“We came for the afternoon tea and was so nice! I didn’t realize it was a group experience with other tables also there for the tea but it was really a good time. I enjoyed that we were given a brief history of the house, the atmosphere was so good. I loved that there was also live music with someone playing a keyboard in the background, great touch! Highly recommend!“

“Did the Macaron class at the Short North location today and it was fantastic!!“

“Walking into Allez on a rainy Cincinnati morning felt like stepping straight into a warm hug. Before I even reached the counter, the smell of fresh bread wrapped around me like comfort and memory all at once — that deep, soulful aroma of butter, herbs, crust, and care.

This was my first visit, as I’m traveling from New York, and the vibe hit me immediately:
soft light, rainy windows, friendly energy, and a community heartbeat you can feel in your chest.
The woman behind the counter was warm, patient, and had that genuine kindness that makes you feel like a regular even when you’re not.

The bread?
Listen… I don’t even have the vocabulary ready for what they’re doing in that kitchen.

The loaf I bought was the perfect marriage of crackly crust + soft, tender center, with this whisper of buttery, herby goodness that tastes like somebody’s grandmother and a Michelin-star chef teamed up and said: “Let’s bless this man today.”

Then came the pastries — and that’s where I lost all composure.

Every pastry had its own personality.
Not too sweet.
Not heavy.
But the kind of flavor that hits, lingers, and then softly fades, leaving you right on the edge of wanting another bite… but totally satisfied too.

My favorite?
The apple cider pastry.
Warm spice, gentle sweetness, flaky edges — it met my tongue like it had always been meant to be there.

Between the cozy atmosphere, the friendliness of the staff, the rain tapping on the windows, and the kind of food that reminds you life is still good…
**Allez is absolutely a must-visit.“

“Love! My partner and I walked in and were warmly welcomed by friendly staff. (Seriously the most friendly and warm greeting I've had anywhere in a long time.) Between the two of us, we had a blueberry muffin, cinnamon bun, éclair, cream puff, spinach parmesan pastry and a pastry similar to a margherita. I also had a loose leaf chai which is available unsweetened.

I enjoyed all my pastries. The staff made sure I had a safe place to plug in my laptop and really went beyond to make sure we were comfortable.

I have to say the star of the show were the eclair and the creme puff. I've always loved these desserts in general because cream is divine to me. I usually kind of felt like choux is just meh. BUT the choux here is out of this world. I have never had anything like it, the texture is not chewy and bland as I'm used to. Here, it is as it should be, airy with a crisp outside.

I think I've found my favorite dessert in the entire city!“

“The absolute best!! AGSC you guys are fabulous ❤️❤️ my wedding was a total success thanks to the most delicious cupcakes in the world!!! Thanks again The Beltons 2025“

“Did the Macaron class at the Short North location today and it was fantastic!!“

“Attended a luncheon where Teri made 2 cakes. Heath Bar and Tiramisu/Black Raspberry Chip. Both outstanding!!!“

“Best key lime gooey butter cake ever. Thank a bunch.“

“The absolute best!! AGSC you guys are fabulous ❤️❤️ my wedding was a total success thanks to the most delicious cupcakes in the world!!! Thanks again The Beltons 2025“

“I ordered her cupcakes when she had one of her cupcake sales. I normally miss this post but this time i didn’t and was very excited because i have heard great things about her cakes and desserts. I was extremely satisfied with every cupcake they all taste amazing! If i had to pick a favorite it would be the banana pudding one. Besides her delicious cupcakes, she was very professional and responded in a timely manner. Great customer goes along way and she has that for sure! She had gained a returning client! Highly recommended!“

“Boba tea in various flavors for $5 - taro, lavender.... Cheaper than advertised! We also got some nice little cookies and sweet or savory buns. The cakes looked wonderful and the bakery smelled delicious! They had tiramisu and several other cake options.“

“The cake and cupcakes were gorgeous and tasted delicious“

“I was so happy with my wedding cake. I gave them a pic I found online and it was exact. It wasn’t an easy one either. Great job“

“I recently had an issue with the quality of a product i was ordering and contacted Nicky on their corporate line through email and she immediately contacted me and was extremely understanding and helpful in getting this issue resolved. I also recieved a follow up call by Tina the next day and, again, was very grateful for the way they handled my situation.
Love Busken Bakery and will continue to buy my pastries here!“

“I ordered the nativity scene cookies and they are beautiful! Not only were the cookies, beautiful but they also called me when I forgot to pick them up! Much appreciated. Excellent service beautiful work.“

“5 stars all the way!
I ordered custom cookies for a graduation celebration, and they absolutely exceeded my expectations! Not only were they beautifully decorated and perfectly on theme, but they were also delicious-soft, fresh, and full of flavor. I'll definitely be coming back for future events! Highly recommend!“

“Received a bag of peanut butter dog cookies as a gift. My dog loves them!

I've since ordered a three pack. Shipping was fast and easy. Each bag of cookies is personally signed by the individual who baked/packed them.

Each purchase supports this charity which encourages collaboration and skill building among the staff.

I love the idea of how they bake these treats from spent grains from local craft breweries. A healthy snack for my pup and great gift idea for dog lovers.“

“We celebrated my granddaughters 6th birthday there. They were so kind with her. I fell in love with the bakery, so much in fact, I dropped off a cupcake diamond art picture in hopes they could find a spot to hang it there. Love the atmosphere and the food!“

“We drive the hour for their donuts as they are just that good! The chocolate icing is the best around. Last Friday I got to try the cherry bombs and apple cinnamon sugar donut and those are also so amazing. We’ve had their bread and danishes in the past and guess what? Also amazing 😊 only place we get donuts at anymore“

“Servatii has the most delicious food. I’ve had almost everything that Servatii in Blue Ash has, and I’ve never been disappointed. I keep coming back to this location because of the food and great customer service.“

“Best cinnamon rolls we’ve ever had! Will definitely be ordering again!“

“Visited for the first time on the day before Mothers Day. Location is conveniently located near the market. They had seating outside and plenty inside. I noticed immediately upon entering how well maintained, clean and adorable this little bakery was. The chocolate croissant was perfection and both staff members went above and beyond.“

“We love Marcella's Doughnuts & Bakery!!! Great service, Staff is Friendly and the Doughnuts - Wow Speechless! What a Treat!!!“

“This was my first time here, and it didn't disappoint. I was told about Buskins, and I was hoping it was all it was hyped up to be. First, we were greeted immediately by the staff! I ended up getting a dozen doughnuts, loaf of onion rye, and a double butter cake. I was in heaven, at least until I hit the scale!“