Bistro Bella Luna

Blue Rooster Bakehouse - Oberlin, Ohio Driving through…read moreOberlin, I was looking for a good cup of coffee and decided to stop in at Blue Rooster Bakehouse. The menu is written on a chalkboard, and there's a display case showing off all their fresh pastries and treats. I was hoping for something savory, and the barista mentioned the only option was a cheese croissant. It wasn't shaped like a traditional croissant, but the dough was flaky and buttery, filled with jalapeño and cream cheese, and finished with a sprinkle of salt on top -- surprisingly delicious. I ordered a Doppio, which I later learned is a double shot of espresso. It was strong, smooth, and paired perfectly with my pastry. I also picked up a slice of gluten-free banana bread for my husband. They had about four gluten-free/vegan options available, and everything looked freshly baked. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the space itself was cozy, seating around 15 people. However, accessibility could be an issue -- the narrow layout and tight walkway would make it difficult for anyone using a wheelchair to navigate. My total came to around $12, which felt reasonable for a specialty coffee and baked goods treat. Overall, it's a charming little spot with quality coffee and friendly service -- a place I'd return to when I'm in the area and want to splurge a little.

Wow. The difficulty…read morein a place like this lies in the narrowing down and decision making on what to get. If I could, I would have gotten one of everything. We finally settled on oatmeal cookie (man it's so good), fig/goat cheese/pear pastry, berry pastry, americano, and a chai latte with oat milk. We had a blast eating outdoors at the picnic bench, nice breeze even on an August morning! If we're ever in town again, this will be our Go To spot for sure.

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Vanilla and lemon cake

Gibson's Food Mart & Bakery

3.9(116 reviews)

0.1 mi

•$$$

Don't visit with a long list of needs. The shelves were practically empty in every department.read more

A shop that's been newsworthy (for winning a large amount of money from the neighboring college in…read morea lawsuit); the only evidence of its conflict I found was the sign saying that shoplifters would be prosecuted. I selected some products, paid for them, and then left without incident. The vibe is very Midwestern, and the sweets on display had a buttery note like much of what I've found throughout the region. Other people came and went after I left. A selection of ice cream was on sale as well (I couldn't tell what the source of the ice cream was). The back of the shop is more of a convenience store, with a selection of snacks, beverages, and a few household items. The chocolate cream pastry, as well as some chocolate covered candy canes and an oreo, delivered the sort of simple pleasure one might expect.

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Chocolate cream

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Baker on the Square

4.9(9 reviews)

20.3 mi

Coffee and breakfast was great and the staff was amazing. Sat looking over the green it was very…read morepeaceful.

We love this place! They have fantastic bread, bagels, pastries, avocado toast, sandwiches, etc. It…read moreis one of our favorite places to get a meal or breakfast items.

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Chocolate Croissant

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake topped with our Belgian Chocolate Ganache

Slow Train Cafe

3.9(63 reviews)

0.0 mi

Had the cinnamon latte with oatmilk - it was smooth. Glad to find that it was not overly sweet --…read morewell balanced with the taste of coffee, the creaminess of the oat, and the hints of cinnamon. The place was abuzz with students. There were some seating outside as well. The service was efficient..

I went on a Saturday morning and ordered a vanilla cold-brew. The line was long which isn't a big…read moredeal, however the clerk was pretty rude. No hellos, no thank yous, no indication our transaction was over. The wait was a little long for a cold brew but it was busy so again, no big deal. But they never called my name for the drink. I had to approach the counter and ask. When I got my drink, it was nearly white. The little coffee flavor in it was bitter and little else. And no vanilla. I virtually never get refunds on food, I used to be in food service for a long time. But this was a big disappointment and I didn't feel like I got what I paid for. I love Oberlin and had hoped I found a new "spot." This probably won't be it.

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Slow Train Cafe: oat milk honey cinnamon latte

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Kiedrowskis Bakery

4.4(145 reviews)

8.7 mi

Every single time, Always consistent any extremely delicious treat. The doughnuts are the freshest…read moreI have ever eaten. Snoogle Cant be beat. It's puff pastry done in the Right way. Run don't walk!!!!!

Visited a friend who lives nearby Kiedrowski Bakery and she made a lovely charcuterie board loaded…read morewith savories, fruit, and two incredible pastries from this bakery -OMG! The Snoogle (with that amazing cream cheese filling) and the glazed pastry were absolute highlights of the entire tray. I saw the bakery box and knew I had to write a review right away. I'm visiting from California, but I'll definitely be ordering Snoogles online for delivery as soon as I get home!

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Wild Flour Bakery

4.5(75 reviews)

23.4 mi

I wanted to order a cake for my best friends birthday, but wasn't sure where to start. I'd heard a…read morelot of good things about Wildflour and decided to give them a shot, and I'm so so glad I did. I filled out an order form online and sent in a picture I'd found for inspiration. The bakery staff was very friendly, they kept in contact with me about specifics and made sure we were on the same page. The cake was ready on time, and I was blown away by the attention to detail. My expectations were exceeded to say the least, and my friend LOVED it! Not only was the cake gorgeous, but it tasted fantastic as well. I did not serve it until 3 days after picking it up and it tasted like it was freshly made that day. The cake was not dry whatsoever, frosting was still soft and not hardened. I would 10000% order from here again.

Phenomenal bakery with a tremendous staff! Will knock your socks off no matter what you buy. Yum…read moreyum and more yum!

Yule log cake (with a personal touch of the Xmas cake toppers we had).

Sweet 16 cake

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Sweet 16 cake

The Hive Cake Studio

4.0(21 reviews)

6.4 mi

It's so exciting when you try a new business and it turns out to be your new "place." After…read moreadmiring them on social media for so long, my family decided to take the leap and order holiday specialty cakes from The Hive for our dessert. You will be so happy to know these cakes are just as beautiful, maybe more, then they are on Instagram! When we saw the holiday menu online, we knew we had to try it immediately. I love that they have an online ordering system where you are promptly invoiced to submit half of your payment ahead of time, and pay the other half when you arrive to pick up your order. The Studio is super cute with vibrant colors and quirky details that really give the space personality. They have a sweet little coffee bar at the front as well as a bakery case with brownies, cookies, and other house bakery specialties. Our cakes were absolutely fabulous. You can really tell the difference between a cake made with love and a mass-market store-bought cake. The peppermint chocolate cake literally tasted like a boozy York peppermint Patty. The cranberry almond cake had the perfect almond flavor but was not a complete sugar bomb. We all commented on how we loved the icing and attention to detail on both of these cakes. We had such a great experience with them that we came back a few weeks later To purchase a custom birthday cake. Again, they exceeded our expectations and we were thrilled. Wonderful staff, easy ordering and unbeatable cakes in terms of taste and beauty. This cake studio is absolutely worth the drive and you can feel wonderful about supporting local!

I went here for the Cupcake Crawl…read more The cupcake I got was carrot cake. The design was very elegant. The icing was light but unfortunately a bit much for the cake. It took the flavor away from the cake. There was also a little bit too much of raisins and carrots for the little amount of cake you get. The will have a butter beer cupcake so I will go back to try that. I gave a three star since the service was great and the icing was not bad. They are worth a second try. The lady was very friendly. Be warned that they do close early. We just made it there.

Carrot Cake.

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What it was originally going to look like

Sugar And Magic Cake Company

5.0(40 reviews)

40.0 mi

Beautiful cakes and even more beautiful service…read more Prompt and communicative will definitely use if in the area again.

Sam made our wedding cake and it was BEAUTIFUL and DELICIOUS!…read more Which would already earn her a 5 star review. But on top of that, she was a dream to work with. Very responsive, helpful and accommodating. Picking vendors during COVID-19 can be very challenging. We were unable to do a tasting in-person, so Sam got creative with a cake tasting to-go box for us to pick-up and taste on our own. She packaged it up really cute and helped us not feel like we were missing out on a step of fun wedding planning. As a Bride, when you're balancing a million vendors to have someone who is kind and super on top of it to alleviate some stress, it's huge! She dropped off the cake on time and even worked with our florist to bring all the elements all together for us so I could mentally check it off my list. I can't thank her enough. It was so beautiful! I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Sugar And Magic Cake Company - Gorgeous little 6" birthday cake covered in blue fondant with a top edible gold painted stencil design and a sugar succulent.

Gorgeous little 6" birthday cake covered in blue fondant with a top edible gold painted stencil design and a sugar succulent.

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Two tiered buttercream floral beauty.

Hometown Bakery

4.6(8 reviews)

11.5 mi

So incredibly delicious!! It's very cute and charming. I recommend the ice cut out cookies there to…read moredie for they have great salads.

This is a subpar bakery at best. There is a strange background taste to everything I tried. I've…read morebeen to hundreds of bakery's and this one I will not return to.

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Amanda D.

4 years ago

This was Exactly what we needed! Enjoyed a peaceful and healthy lunch today with all the tummies. The French Onion Soup was excellent and the 3 salads we had were great. Caprese, summer berry salad and the Cobb. Delicious! read more

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Came here on a Sunday with a bunch of friends. There were 14 of us and they accommodated us on the…read morepatio. The server was very accommodating but she was very busy. I think she was taking care of all the tables on the patio. So she did the best she could. I don't blame her. She was hustling. Happy Hour is all day Sunday. Which is cool. I got the happy hour wings and veggies and a small salad. Not bad both tasted good, it was a decent amount of food. Everyone got something different and all seemed to enjoy their food. They have a french onion dip with their house made chips. Not bad. Typical sports bar with TV's. Nice bar in the middle of the room, it kind of wraps around. Parking is in front and back. Prices are average. I think they might need some additional help. But that is a universal issue. Overall not bad. Just a corner bar with ok food and drink specials. Sometimes that's all you need.

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On our way half-way across the State of Ohio, we were seeking dinner. We were going to a football…read moregame and this was one of the few restaurants along the way. We parked around the corner on the street and upon arrival, we were told to seat ourselves. This place gives off diner vibes with friendly waitresses and older clientel. The menu offered a good variety. I requested Mountain Dew and my wife had water. I requested the cod dinner with a potato pancake. My wife requested the chicken sandwich with a side of home fries. About 10 minutes later, our food was delivered. It was hot and looked tasty. My potato pancake was delicious and I dipped it in the yummy sour cream. My cod was delicious! So were the french fries! My wife liked her chicken sandwich and gave me what she couldn't eat. She also gave me some of her hash browns. Her dinner was also very tasty. This is a solid diner and we'll stop in again if we're ever in this area. Very good food, very good service.

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not going to lie the food taste grea! but to pay 13$ for that small of a sandwich thats wild…read more people In the back doing great but the owner seems cheap.

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