Very cute, delightful bakery with amazing treats and coffee. Tried the Cinnamon roll, tahini chocolate chunk cookie, buttermilk raspberry crossiant. All very good! And brown butter latte. Also delish. Definitely going back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Cinnamon Roll with Orange Zest
Claire R.
I can’t say enough good things about Chaske and the whole Brown Bear team. Their cinnamon rolls are the best on the planet, and therefore are mine and my (now) husband’s favorite dessert. So when we got engaged and started planning our wedding, we were both crossing our fingers to be able to have Brown Bear cinnamon rolls for our guests — and Chaske made our dreams come true!! The cinnamon rolls were such a hit, and we were delighted to have our favorite dessert for our special day. I can’t thank this team enough for making the magic happen. Thank you Chaske and all of team Brown Bear!! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jake
Possibly the best Bakery on planet earth. Everything they make is delicious. Brown Bear is an absolute must stop anytime we are in Cincinnati, usually twice.
The savory croissants are just on another level, not only are they the best croissants I’ve ever had, they are up there for the best food I’ve ever had. We had their Feta and Fig croissant a few weeks ago and it was just delightful.
If anyone I talk to even mentions driving through Cincinnati, I tel them they have to stop. Never disappointed.
The people who work inside are great too, always friendly.
I work down the street & I love brown bear! I go there just about every day .Great great atmosphere and the people that work there are awesome with customers and making sure they are treated well. Haven’t had one bad pastry here!! All so good! 10/10 great place to be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LaShae Robinson
This place is seriously fantastic!!! i will drive pretty far out of my way (and pass many mediocre bakeries on my way) just to get breakfast here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Risher
Cute little bake shop with some of the most delicious treats (both sweet and savory) that I've tasted in some time. Will definitely stop here again next time I'm in Cincy!
I love Brown Bear so much. The pastries are excellent, and the staff is always supremely kind. I’ve been coming here for years and have been constantly impressed.
I visited this morning when a homeless woman came into the shop and made a huge scene, swearing at the staff and making a huge mess. The staff reacted with patience, kindness, and firm boundaries—even packing up her objects in a bag, sweeping up the pile of Bugles she left behind, and gave her a free coffee (as it was raining outside).
The interaction was so uncomfortable, as she was yelling the entire time, and they kept a professional and kind demeanor throughout. The staff then apologized to ME for the scene that SHE created.
Most people don’t see this side of downtown business, the invisible labor that service staff does with kindness, even as a person is openly disrespecting them. It made me love the staff at Brown Bear even more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery
K Drexler
Lovely morning coffee with my daughter. Best pumpkin latte I’ve ever had and delicious vegan treats!
Dietary restrictions: Vegan options were delicious!
Got take out it was very good. Could tell from the long line out the door.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
pastrygirl Lisa
What a dreamy little corner of the world. It is like someone saw my bakery dreams and brought them to life. The beautiful window into the kitchen...chefs kiss!
Food - Balance! Loved, loved the flavor balance 💕❤️
Savory croissants knocked my socks off! Nevermind, the mocha...that touch of salt was truly magical.
I almost forgot the breakfast burrito! So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Cinnamon Roll with Orange Zest, Everything Bagel Croissant, Savory Croissants
Emma Correia
Great savory pastries! Would highly recommend the summer savory croissant. Workers are very nice. The space itself is small but cute. During peak hours it'll be totally full and getting a seat is just luck. A bit expensive at 6$ a pastry or so, but for a special treat and such high quality that's okay.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Savory Croissants
Isabel Yu
Super delicious. I got the raspberry crumble croissant and shared the summer savory croissant. Both were absolutely amazing, especially the savory croissant. There is free water inside and some tables but they were very very busy so no open space to sit (Saturday morning lol). Cost was $6 each, not listed in front.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Laquatia Wright
FYI: it was a really nice place..the pastries did look really good ..BUT they don’t sale doughnuts. Not saying it’s bad but I had a taste for fresh doughnut holes @ the time?
Very cute, delightful bakery with amazing treats and coffee. Tried the Cinnamon roll, tahini chocolate chunk cookie, buttermilk raspberry crossiant. All very good! And brown butter latte. Also delish. Definitely going back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Cinnamon Roll with Orange Zest
I can’t say enough good things about Chaske and the whole Brown Bear team. Their cinnamon rolls are the best on the planet, and therefore are mine and my (now) husband’s favorite dessert. So when we got engaged and started planning our wedding, we were both crossing our fingers to be able to have Brown Bear cinnamon rolls for our guests — and Chaske made our dreams come true!! The cinnamon rolls were such a hit, and we were delighted to have our favorite dessert for our special day. I can’t thank this team enough for making the magic happen. Thank you Chaske and all of team Brown Bear!! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Possibly the best Bakery on planet earth. Everything they make is delicious. Brown Bear is an absolute must stop anytime we are in Cincinnati, usually twice.
The savory croissants are just on another level, not only are they the best croissants I’ve ever had, they are up there for the best food I’ve ever had. We had their Feta and Fig croissant a few weeks ago and it was just delightful.
If anyone I talk to even mentions driving through Cincinnati, I tel them they have to stop. Never disappointed.
The people who work inside are great too, always friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Cookies, Savory Pastry, Potato Croissant, Cheesy Mushroom Croissant, Cinnamon Roll with Orange Zest, Everything Bagel Croissant, Savory Croissants
I work down the street & I love brown bear! I go there just about every day .Great great atmosphere and the people that work there are awesome with customers and making sure they are treated well. Haven’t had one bad pastry here!! All so good! 10/10 great place to be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is seriously fantastic!!! i will drive pretty far out of my way (and pass many mediocre bakeries on my way) just to get breakfast here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little bake shop with some of the most delicious treats (both sweet and savory) that I've tasted in some time. Will definitely stop here again next time I'm in Cincy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Savory Pastry, Potato Croissant, Goat Cheese Croissant, Sweet Pastries
Love these pastries and worth the line.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Savory Pastry, Sweet Pastries
Prepare to wait in line as you grab your favorite bakery items. I enjoyed the fact that they had both sweet and savory items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Everything Bagel Chive Cream Cheese Croissant, Everything Bagel Croissant
I love Brown Bear so much. The pastries are excellent, and the staff is always supremely kind. I’ve been coming here for years and have been constantly impressed.
I visited this morning when a homeless woman came into the shop and made a huge scene, swearing at the staff and making a huge mess. The staff reacted with patience, kindness, and firm boundaries—even packing up her objects in a bag, sweeping up the pile of Bugles she left behind, and gave her a free coffee (as it was raining outside).
The interaction was so uncomfortable, as she was yelling the entire time, and they kept a professional and kind demeanor throughout. The staff then apologized to ME for the scene that SHE created.
Most people don’t see this side of downtown business, the invisible labor that service staff does with kindness, even as a person is openly disrespecting them. It made me love the staff at Brown Bear even more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Lovely morning coffee with my daughter. Best pumpkin latte I’ve ever had and delicious vegan treats!
Dietary restrictions: Vegan options were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Cookies, Potato Croissant
Restaurantji Recommends
Got take out it was very good. Could tell from the long line out the door.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
What a dreamy little corner of the world. It is like someone saw my bakery dreams and brought them to life. The beautiful window into the kitchen...chefs kiss!
Food - Balance!
Loved, loved the flavor balance 💕❤️
Savory croissants knocked my socks off! Nevermind, the mocha...that touch of salt was truly magical.
I almost forgot the breakfast burrito! So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery, Cinnamon Roll with Orange Zest, Everything Bagel Croissant, Savory Croissants
Great savory pastries! Would highly recommend the summer savory croissant. Workers are very nice. The space itself is small but cute. During peak hours it'll be totally full and getting a seat is just luck. A bit expensive at 6$ a pastry or so, but for a special treat and such high quality that's okay.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Savory Croissants
Super delicious. I got the raspberry crumble croissant and shared the summer savory croissant. Both were absolutely amazing, especially the savory croissant. There is free water inside and some tables but they were very very busy so no open space to sit (Saturday morning lol). Cost was $6 each, not listed in front.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery
FYI: it was a really nice place..the pastries did look really good ..BUT they don’t sale doughnuts. Not saying it’s bad but I had a taste for fresh doughnut holes @ the time?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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