50 Best Bakeries in Cincinnati

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

“We absolutely loved working with LaDawn for our wedding cake! From the very beginning, she was kind, responsive, and easy to communicate with. She really listened to what we wanted and helped us create the perfect cake for our day—a delicious spice cake with buttercream frosting that was beautifully made and delivered right on time. Everything went so smoothly, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about how good the cake was! We’re so grateful for LaDawn’s talent and professionalism and would highly recommend her to any couple looking for a stress-free, wonderful cake experience.“

“Their cookies are so good!

Vegetarian options: Their cookies don’t have meat so they’re vegetarian.

Kid-friendliness: I mean kids love cookies plus they have new small cookies so it’s perfect for kids.“

“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 🥰“

“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.“

“The pastries were excellent!! They clearly sell out fast - we visited twice and the first day we showed up an hour after opening to a very limited remaining selection. The croissants had excellent flavor and a really nice textural contrast between the exterior and interior. I tried a number of pastries and think a must-try is the artichoke croissant. If I were local I’d be here all the time!“

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

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!“

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

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

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

“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“

“We ordered our wedding cake here and it was fantastic! The tasting box was phenomenal and they gave us so many options of flavors! It was hard to choose but we decided on carrot and cream cheese frosting- which is a flavor we never thought we would choose for a wedding, but it was the best carrot cake we’ve ever had! It was also a stunning cake and they delivered exactly what I envisioned! The entire team was prompt, friendly, and so helpful in our communications. I will definitely go back for future events! 🍰“

“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!“

“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!!“

“Delicioso pan. Se los recomiendo muchísimo“

“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!!!!“

“My husband and I visited Sugar and it did not disappoint. we bought a variety of cookies and a brownie. Everything was fresh and baked to perfection. I definitely recommend!“

“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.“

“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. 🤷‍♀️“

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

“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!“

“Amazing cakes, cookies, and pastries and we've always been greeted with friendly service. Servatii is our go-to bakery.“

“My dill and feta biscuit had great texture but didn't have the strongest flavor. Sweet and savory pastries are available as well as a good selection of breads. This is a grab and go space only, but they have a cafe down the street where you can sit inside and enjoy your items.“

“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“

“Hand pies are amazing! Flaky, buttery crust with chicken pot pie filling!“

“Regina is the BEST. From the cream horns to donuts to buns and danishes...I cannot praise them enough. The employees are always friendly and helpful. It's a gem. In a world of corporate saturation and putting mom and pops out of business, this is a true treasure and I hope survives.“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“I love that this location is open on Mondays! Busken's Plain Danish is my husband's favorite pastry, and they often sell out early in the AM. I wanted to surprise him with some before he has a long week, and this location was open on Mondays. 🙂 The employee who helped me was so warm & kind. A great way to start the week!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 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!“

“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!“

“Thank you….Whooooo Dey 🧡🖤🧡🖤“

“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“

“Amazing cakes, cookies, and pastries and we've always been greeted with friendly service. Servatii is our go-to bakery.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Amazing selection, quality and vibe! I wish I could bring this place back with me to Georgia. The Caprese is perfect in every way and the wide variety of fresh made drinks and pastries means there's something here for everyone. I also loved the pistachio whip strawberry pastry!“