A family owned little bakery-restaurant in the heart of Glendale Square. Try the curry chicken salad. Possibly the best I've ever tasted.

Great pies! We ordered 3 for Thanksgiving: pumpkin, pecan and the berry. Have to say that the favorite all around was the berry, but the other ones were great as well. Order ahead! read more

Bluebird Bakery is an Underdog of Dining in Cincinnati because they produce an outstanding product that very, very folks know about, probably because they are so very hard to find. If you haven't been there, get there soon - they need (and deserve) your business. When you look up the term "hidden gem" in your reference source of choice, there should be a reference to the Bluebird Bakery. Never in Cincinnati have I found an eatery that so closely met the definition of this phrase. Anyone who has driven on Sharon Road near the Grand Finale has probably driven by this place dozens of times without knowing, and they are missing out on quite a treat I've only been here in the evening (they dont close til 8!) when their stock for the day has been picked over and relatively little is left, and despite that, I can say without question that two of the finest desserts I have eaten in Cincinnati were eaten here - their blackberry pie and their triple berry pie I am not sure I can adequately describe either. Both have the best, flakiest crust I have ever experienced, and the filling is sensational, particularly in the triple berry. The Triple Berry is actually a quadruple berry pie - blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry - and in each bite a different berry seems to take over as the star of the show. Just fantastic. I've also tried the chocolate cream pie, and it was outstanding, though not quite at the level of the other two. I think most Cincinnatians expect a bakery to have doughnuts. These, they do not have. Instead, satisfy your breakfast needs with one of their assortment of excellent scones. They also have tortes, cookies, brownies, lemon and key lime bars, danish (always gone when I get there) and muffins If you don't want to travel all the way down to O'Bryonville (and then fight to find parking) to get gelato at Madisonos - get it here. They have it ready to dip over at the counter farthest to the left as you enter. Plenty of free parking in the area, and service is as friendly and accomodating as can be. Decor is charming, like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting, and there is plenty of seating both indoor and out to enjoy a coffee and a slice of pie, or (at lunchtime) one of their soups, sandwiches, or quiches. Very Strongly recommended read more

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The couple that runs this (and I'm guessing own it) are genuine down to earth people. Great food, and don't let the other reviews fool you, thier fresh baked bread is outta this world. The food, all three dinners, fantastic. When my friend won't share her plate with her own boyfriend, that tells you, it's great food. Highly recommend, and business casual is a good way to dress. This is a nice upscale place for a date, an occasion, the whole family. Such a nice experience. read more

I had to be in the Glendale area a lot this week, so it was a good chance to explore the area. I stopped in at Bluebird Bakery based on a recommendation from a friend. She gave me a long list of "must try's!" I'm so, so glad I stopped. It was quiet when I went in around 4pm. The service was as sweet as the desserts. Totally the warm, inviting kind of atmosphere that is so hard to find anymore. The dessert are in two big displays and all clearly homemade. It wasn't easy to decide, as everything looked amazing (plus I had that must try list from my friend). I snagged coffee and a piece of coconut cream pie for there and then some lemon bars to take home. $13 for 5 desserts and a large coffee. Can't beat that! On to the important part...the taste. I'm a bit of a coconut cream pie snob-- I've struggled to find good in Cincy-- and this was delicious! Homemade crust and lots of coconut. Coffee (their Bluebird Blend) was good. The lemon bars disappeared as soon as my family opened the box, so I guess they must've been good too. Ha ha. I hear they serve some light lunch between 11am-3pm, so I look forward to trying to come back for that. And, maybe taking home a whole coconut cream pie! read more

Friendly service (even at the crack of dawn), fresh and tasty coffee, and unbelievably delicious sticky buns still warm from the oven. What more could you want!? read more

We went to Bluebird today for lunch and it was wonderful! The weather was perfect and we chose to sit at one of the outside tables. I had a chicken salad sandwich on whole grain bread. The sandwiches are served with chips and a pickle. My husband got the chicken noodle soup and half a turkey sandwich. Everything was delicious. He had a pecan sticky bun for dessert and I had coconut pie. All their desserts look wonderful so it's a hard decision on what to choose!! We will definitely be back! read more

Not a huge selection for bakery items, but the items we got were fresh, warm, and very good! I would definitely recommend the sticky bun!

The pie is ok but definitely NOT WORTH tolerating the rudeness and the unprofessionalism of one of their staff. We ordered the triple berry pie right after Thanks Giving and we were planning to pick it up yesterday morning. Early this week we called to check if we can push back the pickup time to 1:30 PM due to some changes in my daughter's work schedule ; we were assured that it will be just fine. Yesterday morning my daughter got a polite reminder voicemail. When my daughter called back around 1:05 PM she spoke with a very rude and unprofessional individual. Even after my daughter told her that she was on her way, this individual was telling her "today is Christmas Eve, we need to go home and do not want to wait for anymore people". Unfortunately, we did not get a name but I am sure you can identify an individual with this kind of attitude. In all fairness, the lady at the register, different voice, was nice. This was my first time and it will be my last to order from this place. Very disappointing experience. read more

I love Bluebird Bakery in Glendale! They serve lunch with chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad on croissants or bread. Also They have homemade soups (potato, yum!). They have a half sandwich, chips, and bowl of soup for $7.95. Can't go wrong with a lemon bar (my favorite), brownie, or cake by the slice for dessert! read more

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Ordered pies for the Christmas holidays. The berry pie was very, very good, particularly with ice cream. The pumpkin pie was the best pumpkin pie I have ever eaten. Perfectly seasoned, perfect texture, perfect taste. Not overly complicated, simple basic holiday pie. It is not inexpensive, but also not disappointing in any way. read more

I've been going to Bluebird since it first opened as a bakery only. Their danish and scones are amazing and Jenny has made a fantastic fruit tart as a special request with advance notice. You will love the historic woodwork inside of the cafe and the cute little bluebird motif in the cafe. With a homey atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food, you will want to return again and again. read more

3.5 stars, really. After seeing a long line at the brunch place we had planned to go to, my boyfriend and I headed north, figuring we could always pop into Cracker Barrel if needed. Instead, as we were driving through Glendale, we remembered Bluebird Bakery. We had never been, but we had seen it before. On a whim, we decided to try it out. Good decision. Bluebird Bakery has a very sweet, homegrown feel. By the time we got there (around noon on a Saturday) many of their breakfast and brunch items had sold out, but we did manage to snag two slices of quiche, which were delicious. The bacon was a bit fatty, but tasty. The piecrust was incredible. So yeah, a limited menu can work when everything tastes so good. Add to that: reasonable prices, friendly service, homey atmosphere. Lots of parking in the adjoining lots. And free Wi-Fi. We will definitely be adding Bluebird Bakery to our catalog of brunch options. read more

Hidden away in the streets of Glendale, this little place brings some charm to the area and happiness to the locals. While I was not super impress with the cake that I had, mostly because it was very dried, the hot chocolate was really good. I also like the space, is just a nice location to meet with a friend for a coffee. I will give it another try for lunch, as I've heard is good. For now is just okay. read more

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I've been here twice now, and each time has been great. I love the atmosphere and the fact that I'm supporting local business. Their coffee is great, as is their food. The only thing is this is a strict breakfast/lunch type place, so the hours are a little odd. But if your in the area The Blue Bird should really be on your list of places to try. read more

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Neeeext. DO: -Key lime pie -Chocolate dipped macaroon DON'T: -Skip the buckeye (chocolate dipped peanut butter ball) PARKING: -Parking lot This review is purely based on the few dessert items I have tried: key lime pie, chocolate dipped macaroon, the buckeye, and the blondie brownie. The buckeye and the blondie brownie were forgettable, neeeeext. The key lime pie was absolutely amazing. It was creamy, with a perfect balance of sweet and tart. The chocolate dipped macaroon was surprisingly delicious, not too sweet with a pleasant chewiness factor. I believe everything was priced at $2-4. The key lime pie alone took the rating from 3 stars to 4! read more

What ana amazing little find. Super cute bakery in the downtown square. We were looking for a bakery that was open around 7pm on Saturday which can be hard to find, to get something chocolate and delicious for my dads birthday. I could be happy we used yelp and stumbled upon this place. We found out all their goodies were made from scratch right there in the store. We ended up getting a dark chocolate torte and oh my was it heavenly. It was so moist and fresh, the chocolate was perfect and rich. Not to sugary. Needless to say we gobbled it all up. Everything was amazing. Thank you blackbird. read more

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The best Christmas cookies you can eat. Old fashion sugar cookies with icing. Love love love them.

We arrived late in the afternoon, grabbed a cup of soup and sandwich. The staff were extremely nice but most of the goodies were gone. Next time I'll try to go earlier. read more

Generally speaking, I am not a huge fan of deli's. Thats not to say I do not enjoy them, I just generally do not find myself eating in them. Of course Bluebird Bakery is much more than a deli, as they also are what else than, a bakery! For this review however, I will be focusing on a lunch I had here, and not their bakery service. Walking into Bluebird Bakery, my first impression was I had walked into somebody's kitchen or dining room. There were entire families, with people of every age, and everybody seemed to know one another. In fact, I could have sworn that they all stopped what they were doing to look at me like I was lost. If I had to take an educated guess though, I would say that the majority of these people were probably regulars here at the bakery. Although they were serving some breakfast options during my visit, I was more interested in getting lunch. However, there menu is pretty limited and I ended up settling for a cold cut with chips and a water, thinking this would be a pretty cheap option. However, my meal still ended up being over six dollars! I know to some, this may not seem like a big deal, but I mean come on, its just a sandwich and some chips. The sandwich was pretty delicious though, and fairly large at that so I sucked it up and enjoyed my lunch. As far as revisiting Bluebird Bakery, I would most likely come back again. The food was good and the people working were pretty friendly. If anything were to keep me from returning, it would be the people who eat there, and not the staff themselves. During my meal here, it seemed like everyone was just letting their kids run around, which is a huge pet peeve of mine. I get it that this may be a regular spot for you, but some of us frown upon having some kid stick his face in our food while we are trying to eat. read more

I met up with a friend here early on a saturday morning and it seemed to be a very popular hang out spot. We were there for just a quick chat so we didn't order any of the delicious looking treats, just hot chocolate and it was pretty good. The cute little town that this cafe is nestled in is enough for me to want to go back and when I do I will be trying some of the food options because it all looked sooooo good and was at a very affordable price. Stay tuned for update. read more

Went up here with my family to get some pizzas from FireSide Pizza since they are located in Bluebird Bakery. While waiting for our pizzas we ordered a key lime bar and a fruit cake. The bakery items were delicious as the key lime bar had great flavor, but just a bit to much powered sugar as when I took a bite out of the bar, the sugar ended up on my jeans. The lady that was working behind the counter was friendly. read more

I popped in for lunch one day as I was walking the square. Bluebird has a country feel thanks to the decor and furniture. The lunch menu was limited. I went for the chicken salad which I was told was a specialty. The wheat bread was hearty and the chicken salad was great. The texture and moisture content were just right. The cranberries were a nice touch. The sandwich was served with chips which were standard fare. If you are looking for a quick, simple lunch, Bluebird is an option in the Glendale area. read more

Will not be going back. It's a shame because this was one our favorite spots. My wife and I were visiting Cincinnati and wanted to stop by and get some food. When we requested food they said they were no longer making food. We asked what time do you stop making food and the kid behind the counter didn't know and just said they are no longer serving. Another coworker steps in, I believe the owners daughter and she said they stop serving at 3pm. It was 2:50 and she was plating another customers food. We just wanted food to go but got horrendous customer service. read more

Adorable neighborhood bakery in Glendale. I don't get out to this part of town much, but I was in the area and needed to grab a bite with a friend. I got the spinach and bacon quiche, which was pretty good. I also got a lemon bar, which was good, though not as sour as I usually like them. Only complaint is that the brewed coffee was tasting a little less than fresh, but it was still drinkable. My friend got a peppermint hot chocolate which got an A+ for presentation -- topped with whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate syrup and sprinkled with broken candy canes. read more

Great lil bakery tucked away in historic Glendale! We recently spent a getaway weekend in Glendale and went in to Bluebird Bakery for breakfast that Saturday morning. The women working that morning were very friendly and helpful. We struck up a conversation with them right away that more or less continued throughout our time there. They recommended different quiche and pastries, and told us about local festivals and markets they like. I'd call the prices moderate. Not cheap but not out of control, though I don't like paying for every refill of coffee - just charge me an extra $0.50 up front. We ate well - everything was tasty. The day-old scones, muffins, etc is the way to go. They're closed on Sundays (I agree with other reviewers that the hours here are lacking) so we went in Saturday afternoon to scavenge what was left to take back to our room for Sunday morning. We made out like bandits and enjoyed a variety of delicious homemade baked goods the next morning. We'd go back. read more

Beautiful area to hang out with friends :) or just chilling! yummy cakes and full of cute souvenirs! Found gifts for my mom for her mother day here :x Will make time to come back (I live in KY which is far away from the bakery). read more

Most delicious scones and a great place to grab a quick breakfast and coffee in precious Glendale!

Pecan sticky bun was the winner of the morning, just the right amount of sugary glaze with a still soft pastry. The strawberry danish was also fresh and delicious, although it seemed like they used the canned strawberry pie filling in it. The breakfast sandwich on a biscuit was okay but nothing special - the biscuit was a bit too dry and crumbly for my liking. They didn't have espresso but had two kinds of caffeinated coffee that was actually pretty good. Overall, very good food at fair prices. Extremely friendly staff and a very comfortable setting. Absolutely worth the trip. read more

Bluebird Bakery has the best homemade chocolate chip cookie i have ever tasted from a professional establishment! Try them!

My favorite place since I was in preschool! Excellent sandwiches, salads, muffins, and more!

I have worked in the Springdale area for four years, and currently live in Mt Lookout. I always have problems with finding cute cafes in this area where I can grab a breakfast quiche or coffee. I love having those options closer to the city, but work is here and sometimes I just want to treat myself in the morning. Bluebird Restaurant is that cute place located in the most quaint village of Glendale. Seriously, if you have never driven though then you need to. They have decadent older, and well-kept homes in this area, and Bluebird is situated in their square. This is not just some strip-mall square, it is an adorable, villagey square with several shops, some park benches, and lots of pretty flowers. It reminds me of a little chunk of downtown Oxford, OH. Bluebird has plenty of pastries,cakes, and cookies, but you can go there in the morning to grab a quiche and coffee. They are also a WONDERFUL spot for lunch, with homemade sandwiches and soups for a quick bite. They have outdoor seating (all casual and seat yourself), which is ideal on a lovely day on your lunch break to enjoy the sunshine, and forget it's a Tuesday. I went there this morning to grab a coffee. While they are not a coffee shop serving up lattes and cappuccinos, the cashier was more than happy to make me a double shot espresso with a splash of milk. The fact that this guy did this for me was so kind, considering it isn't on their menu, and he only charged me $2 for it. This place is a go-to if you want to stop in for a coffee and bite, and forget it's the workweek. You might just be surprised at this wonderful area of Glendale as well. Keep up the good work! read more

A surprise of a bakery in an unassuming village square in Glendale. Super cute. Coffee not so bad. I've also eaten their day-old scones, which were tasty (and half-price). Seems like a great place for a coffee and dessert or a light lunch. Deducting one star because their hours are waaay short, though I'm not surprised given the area, which is kind of dead. read more

Been coming here for years! The pastries are wonderful and it's located in a great area but the service isn't as great as it used to be

Cutest little spot by the railroad tracks! The staff was pleasant and suggested I try the Pecan Sticky Bun. It was absolutely delish! The atmosphere is quaint and cozy. Going to have to bring a friend for a quiet cup of coffee and conversation some Saturday morning. read more

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Super cute and quaint. This is my favorite lunch spot in Springdale. Their chicken salad is AMAZZINGG. Awesome sweets too!

We had an early morning hockey game at Sports Plus ice rink (8 minutes away). We always like to find local restaurants. This did not disappoint! Great breakfast food and pastries! read more

I stopped here before an appointment and was very glad I did! They menu is varied for both breakfast/bakery and lunch. I was here for lunch and ordered one of the quiche specials: goetta and potato. It was delicious! I wish I wasn't so hungry so I had time to remember to take a photo. The quiche portion was good and served at the perfect temperature. The blend of goetta, potatoes and other cheeses was balanced well. Crust was cooked well and not soggy. Plating was attractive with a variety of fresh fruit: strawberry, green grapes, orange and pineapple. I debated whether I should get the quiche or the meatloaf sandwich, but I'll have to stop back to try that one. Menu board listed daily specials for soup and quiches as well as sandwiches and salads. Plenty from which to choose. Food was brought quickly to my table after ordering at counter. There are 4-tops and a larger family style table as well as counter style eating that looks out upon the quaint square and train depot. Although the signs in front of cafe indicate 15 minute maximum parking, the staff said that was not applicable for patrons wanting to eat in so I returned to my car while my order was prepped to grab some work I needed to review. I don't know if there is internet service because I didn't need it while there. I highly recommend Bluebird Bakery & Cafe! read more

Bluebird feels like a throw back to a better place and time in history. It's a lovely, quaint spot in which to enjoy great pastries and simple meals. You'll feel comfortable sitting alone or you can choose to visit with others. Treat yourself. You will not be disappointed. Definitely, a hometown favorite in the heart of Glendale. read more

Two words. Pecan Pie. It's great, as good as my mom used to make. Haven't found it this good anywhere else. Pricey but worth it especially for the holidays. read more