Came for breakfast pastries and left with probably too much food. They are very busy in the am so I would recommend getting there before 11. They have sweet and savory pastries with different flavor combos that seem to change weekly. Not ideal to sit for a while there when they are busy, but this place gets great light. The staff is super friendly and patient while taking your order. read more

On my first visit to Cincinnati, I went wandering into OTR looking for the first coffee shop to catch my attention. I stumbled upon Brown Bear, which invited me in with its quiet, bright atmosphere. The kale sundried tomato scone was scrumptious, and the coffee was rich. read more

Brown Bear Bakery - Kale scone - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I am not one to leave reviews, but this is the BEST bakery I have been to. My husband and I are in Cincy for our anniversary and decided to stop by to get a coffee. I walked in and was immediately hit with the wonderful smells of baked goods and so I knew I had to get a pastry. I got the chocolate croissant and the everything bagel. The everything bagel is the BEST bakery item I have EVER had and the chocolate croissant was extremely good. The coffee was wonderful too! Highly recommend this place for a coffee & pastry! read more

I'd been stalking BBB on Instagram for a while, and their baked goods have always looked so delicious. We got there right when they were opening, and there was already a line out the door. We ended up with a goat cheese strawberry scone, a lemon bar, and a piece of coffee cake. Their food almost has a healthy bend to it, which was surprising for a pastry shop. I definitely want to go back and try more baked goods! read more

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Sooooo over the weekend I was in Cincy and I've seen these beautiful cinnamon rolls plastered on different foodie pages, so I had to check it out. My bf and I rushed over Saturday morning I think it was about 10. Anyways there was a line which was fine by me because it gave me ample time to look the place over. Very clean looking, simple and modern. Great looking sweets and a few savory treats. Coffee, but no half and half creamer just 2% milk. We got a cheese and chive scone and one of the amazing looking cinnamon rolls.... I may have grabbed a few treats to take home too. Anyways this cinnamon roll was the best one I have ever had! An ample amount of topping, crunchy almost caramel tasting bottom, moist and the orange zest was a welcomed flavor among the cinnamon and cream cheese flavors. The scone was delicious as well... it was large, moist, and definitely taste the chive and cheese flavors ... I could have put butter on it myself but I love butter lmao. I can't remember exactly what we took home something super chocolatey and a slice of poppyseed something. Both we delicious and we snacked on them a little at a time throughout our weekend. 10/10 I'd be back... especially with it being so close to the market. read more

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Zero gluten free options. However, the iced turmeric latte sounded interesting and I decided to give it a go. It's a spice you don't think of incorporating into a drink, but I kept sipping it all day. It definitely had a touch of heat (in the sense, spicy) so it really made for an interesting and unique experiment away from boring coffee. Completely unrelated to the food but I really like what they did to the inside lobby. They kept a lot of the original historic features (doors/ windows) and the space gets a TON of light since it is south facing. There isn't much seating, but on an average day this could be a great study/ reading spot. read more

Brown Bear Bakery - Iced turmeric latte - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The pastries here are some of the best in the city. They are always fresh. They are always coming up with creative flavors. The staff is amazing as well. Truly make you feel at home. read more

Brown Bear Bakery - Cinnamon roll with their cold brew coffee. - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

As a student at UC, every day I wish this place was closer to campus. The interior is so warm and inviting, with amazing large windows; the first time I visited, one of the employees walked me through their choices and was extremely welcoming. The best part, obviously, was the food. I got their focaccia, a laminated lemon poppyseed brioche, and a chocolate oat cookie to bring back to my roommate. Oh my GOD it was all so good. The prices are fair too, they could charge so much more and I'd still come back lmao. My roommate still talks about that cookie. This event I'm talking about was months ago by the way, if that says anything. Come here whenever you can!! read more

Brown Bear Bakery - The laminated brioche :,) it was the size of my face, truly a 10/10 - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I just love Brown Bear Bakery! I swore I left a review already for them they have become my favorite bakery in town their salted chocolate chunk cookies are to die for! The best cinnamon roll you ever have with orange zest, turmeric ginger scones, chocolate desserts and today I had a brown bear Oreo with turmeric filling. I treated my family to their amazing baked goods for the holidays and they've asked me to bring back more. I broke a bone over Valentine's Day and was having an incredible craving for their chocolate sea salt cookies, a friend & several coworkers picked me up several of them for me when I couldn't walk there. Plus friendly service thank you Brown Bear for your amazing baked goods brightening up my day. read more

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Early bird gets the worm here! This bakery is designed to offer multiple different items when they first open. As the day progresses, the items dwindle until they are sold out. They are able to sell out quite frequently, which shows the quality of the goods they sell. I was able to try a few items, and must say that I was pleasantly surprised. The flavor was superb, and they were baked to perfection. This will be a goto spot for me, however remember to get there early so you can have the most options. YUM!! read more

Brown Bear Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What an absolute pleasure and amazing experience from everyone at Brown Bear! ~ You're wonderful Chaske, your service and kindness was everything to Ciara and I! P.S. (We devoured everything before we could take pictures) read more

If you haven't yet tried anything from the Brown Bear Bakery in Over-the-Rhine you need to head there right away. Well don't do it today as they aren't open on Tuesdays, but get there before weeks end. While there are plenty of great bakeries in Cincinnati, Brown Bear is on another level. My wife and I grabbed a quick bite as a late breakfast and quickly decided to split the cinnamon roll and the savory brioche (both $5 each). The cinnamon roll is what brought us there in the first place, but the brioche stole the show! The gooey cinnamon rolls are served with plenty of icing on top as well as orange zest to kick it up a notch. This was a delicious offering, but once I tried the savory brioche I had an immediate favorite. The light and fluffy bread is covered with goat cheese, spices, and topped with pepitas. It is the perfect combination of flavors and left me wanting more! read more

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Visited Brown Bear Saturday morning in the first full snow of the year in Cincinnati. Professionals were passionate about the bakery items. Gave each customer plenty of time to decide and description of items available. We ordered a butter croissant - perfectly made. Also ordered a savory croissant ( cheese- sweet potato) delicious then we ordered an everything croissant with a flavor filled cream cheese in the center. Black coffee was delicious. They offered iced lattes. Small seating area but quaint. Do not miss this experience! read more

I really wish I could rate Brown Bear on their food but never had the chance to try, so my 3 is based on lack of availability. In from Out of town and staying at Air BnB nearby, I walked over on a Thursday July 28 about 9 am. The owner said they were short on bakers so shutting down the shop to save hours for the weekend. Oh ok ...disappointed but that made sense. The next morning I walked back about 11 am and they were sold out/doors locked. Ok now I was annoyed. But I went to O-Pie-O and got the most decadent chocolate pie, so there! if you go, get there before 10 am. read more

I love coming to Brown Bear Bakery whenever I get the chance to be downtown. They're always one of my first spots I think about it. Their cinnamon rolls are to die for! And everything else is just as tasty! All their goodies are not overly sweet and have the right pint of flavors that just explode in your mouth! Seriously!! Give it a go and try everythinnngggg - you won't regret it! And those brown butter blondie brownies. OMGGGGGoshhhhhh every bite is worth it. If you don't say Mmmmmm you have not experienced baked goodies heaven. read more

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE REVIEW: Today I walked 10 minutes from my office downtown to the Brown Bear Bakery in OTR in the cold, pouring Cincinnati rain. Why? Because I'm on my quest to find the best chocolate chip cookies in the area, and I've heard theirs are amazing. See my ratings below: Name: Salty C.C.C. Texture: Chewy Taste: Salty Chips: Large Appearance: Thick Size: As big as my hand! Price: $4.00 Temperature: Best Warm Personal Rating: 4 Stars The cookie was beautiful, but I was a little skeptical that it might be too hard. It leaned in that direction, but it was definitely chewy. There's a distinct salty taste (hence the name) yet it's one of the best I've had so far! A little on the pricey side (It was around $4.00), but this little bakery is a lovey stop. The ladies there were so welcoming, and it has a cheery ambiance and lots of natural light which was nice on this dreary day. Note: I did try their cinnamon rolls while I was there because I'd heard they were awesome. Maybe it's because they weren't fresh out of the oven (I stopped by around noon). But even though they warmed it up for me, it was a little dry and wasn't anything too special. I would totally go back for the cookie though! read more

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Brown Bear is a neighborhood bakery crafting only the freshest small batch baked goods daily. You will discover classic and surprising seasonal flavors. read more

Excellent place. Very friendly and conscientious staff. They are not open for indoor seating but take away. I came here at 1300 and they were running low on many things. Had the cookie! Really really good. Would easily return!! read more

Everything Bagel Croissant and Cinnamon Roll were amazing. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything on the menu looked awesome. We came on a Sunday morning ~ 10:30 (Bengals were playing at home) and it was busy but not crazy. Line moved reasonably quickly, but staff spent time discuss the pastries. Overall it was an awesome cafe and everything I would hope for from a great bakery. We'll be back every time we are in town. read more

I am a big fan of Brown Bear Bakery. I honestly feel that there is something for everyone. They usually have a wide assortment of items, but they sell out on a daily basis. (So I recommend calling ahead to see if they have an item you want before going in!) The thing I enjoy about Brown Bear also is that even if you're set on something, there is always another item that will catch your eye. The staff is also always available and super helpful in trying to pick something out. One staff member guided me to their special focaccia that day and I can honestly say I loved every bite of it. I also had their pizza one, but the carrot focaccia was the perfect combination of fresh ingredients, salt and garlic. Every bite was so different and just was an excitement to the taste buds. read more

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Love their bakery goods! I have been here twice and tried the matcha slice, the brioche bostock, the cinnamon roll, scones, and some shortbread cookies. They are all pretty good (maybe the best in the Cincinnati area). Matcha slice is my favorite. I didn't like it the first couple bites because it's a very dense (almost fudgey) texture, but it grew on me. I would say it is an acquired taste, but you would love it after you get through the first couple bites. This is the one thing that I crave now and I have to get one every time I am there! I went back this last weekend and the matcha slice changed its shape. It's a "slice of cake" instead of a rectangular slice now. Brown bear, if you are reading this, can you bring the rectangular slice back? read more

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I KNOW cinnamon rolls & Brown Bear's are on the top of my list! Today we specifically went to OTR to pick up a couple. They do sell out fast, but if you find yourself near this little bakery, it is absolutely worth stopping by. The service is efficient and so friendly. read more

I had been wanting to try Brown Bear Bakery since I moved to Cincy... a year ago! And boy was it worth the wait. I went on a Saturday morning with my friend and had anticipated a long line so we got there when it opened. I knew I wanted (needed) a coffee but when I looked at the other side of the glass case I had NO IDEA what to order. Everything looked so delicious. Luckily there was no line and I was able to take it all in and eventually we both decided on the coffee cake. I definitely think I made the right choice. The coffee cake had chocolate and caramel layers paired with a moist cake and topped with perfect crumbs. I've never had anything quite like it. The staff was super friendly and the "chill" vibe of the storefront was undeniable. Another plus was that the bakery was very sustainable. They provided uncooked spaghetti as stirrers, paper straws for your drinks, and even had a recycling bin to toss your paper and plastic in when you were done eating. I do wish there was more space to sit and more parking options, but the delicious food makes up for everything. I will definitely be back to try out more sweets :) read more

Brown Bear Bakery - Coffee Cake and Iced Coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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If you're looking for the best croissant and bougie pastries, look no further!!! We got the corn croissant and the cardi b. The corn croissant was out of this world! Sweet corn with a kick of poblano peppers and goat cheese on top of a delicious croissant with so many flaky layers. A must try!!! The cardi b was a brioche pastry with loads of sugar and a sweet cardamom flavor. Everything was light and made to perfection. I will be back regularly! Heads up though, right now you need to order online for pickup (can't walk up order) so plan ahead. read more

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If you live in the heart of Over the Rhine, this bakery should be a stop on your weekend! For me, this bakery would be visited just for a treat and only every once in awhile. It's not a place I would go to everyday, but I would come here for an extra special treat. I was really hoping to try the cinnamon rolls -- but they were out of them. I stopped here on a food tour. Our food tour guide told us he had asked the bakery to hold cinnamon rolls for us, but when we got there - there weren't any. It wouldn't have been a huge deal; however, our guide told us we would have them, so we were really looking forward to it. I had heard so many good things about their cinnamon rolls - and even follow them on Instagram, so I was excited to try them. I'll have to try again some time. If you want to try their cinnamon rolls, make sure you are there early! I have seen pictures where they have the line outside the door. The cookie I had was HUGE. It was okay -- not extremely sweet and almost a bit salty. The blueberry muffin I shared with my mom was also really good. We are not downtown often enough to make this bakery a regular spot on our list, but if you are in Cincinnati and want to try a non-commercialized bakery that is ran locally -- check them out! read more

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Probably one of the best croissants I've ever had! It was super Duper fresh, flaky on the outside, soft on the inside. The only way to make it better is if it were in France. If you haven't been here or tried any of their pastries you should definitely get to it read more

The only bummer about this place is the line you have to wait and to get even in the door! But that's a good sign I guess! Everything we had was amazing, even the coffee was so good! Everyone that worked there was so kind. I'll definitely be back! read more

Excellent staff, great coffee AMAZING bread and pastry selection. The cinnamon rolls never disappoint!!

My favorite bakery! The location is perfect, the ambiance is open and fresh. The options for sweet or savory are always available. Brown Bear Bakery's customer service is top tier!! You can tell the employees are genuinely happy to be there and help. I highly recommend getting there early so you don't miss out on anything. Try it all! I love getting a variety and sharing with coworkers or family. Their corn meal cakes are my favorite! I love everything about this place! Honestly, they make me feel welcomed and I always leave there feeling great with a smile on my face! I will always recommend!! read more

The Lord blessed me today. While visiting Cinci with some friends we stumbled upon a gold mine. We saw that this bakery was opening in a few minutes and ordered some cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven. The owner went above and beyond to make sure we got some tasty snacks this morning. The moment my mouth tasted the orange zest of the greatest cinnamon roll of my life I knew that the Lord was good and his love endures forever. Don't sleep on Brown Bear Bakery they're doing Gods work. read more

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The aroma from outside the antique doors is amazing. Tables and chairs are outdoors as well and the temperature is perfect for that today. Inside, too many delectable desserts await, all beautifully presented. read more

Brown Bear Bakery - Fabulous location in OTR - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The mushroom croissant and cinnamon roll were amazing. Owner very welcoming and helpful for Cincy newbies!

Brown bear bakery has the most amazing pastries. The cinnamon rolls are the best around.

I come to Brown Bear regularly. It's always a spectacular experience. Creative, delicious food. Yummy coffee. Stellar service. Truly a gem in OTR. Five stars no notes. read more

The bakery is situated opposite a church which makes for a beautiful view while munching on your scones and coffee. A large number of folks come in for takeouts since the space in here is limited. We did have to walk through some difficult areas though to reach here. Nuff said. I got a scone and my friend got a brioche. I loved the scone. My friend did not enjoy her brioche as much so she ended stealing 3/4th of my scone. But I was able to make peace with brioche. I haven't had a lot of brioches to compare with. But do try the scone because I think it's so rare to find a good scone in this country. They have a lot desserts as well but I can't judge them since I don't have a sweet tooth at all. We did not have issues with service either. If only my walk could be better I would probably hang around here every weekends chomping on scones. read more

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One of the best bakeries I've ever been to, pastries are amazing, service was the best I've had, and it's the exact lil home-y vibe you want. read more

Pastries were to die for! Definitely will be back. Very cute shop with high ceilings.

Hands down the best bakery in cincy. Make sure to order online at 9 am to guarantee you get your faves bc they are sure to sell out! read more

Brown Bear Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Someone brought me a cinnamon roll from this bakery one year ago and I've been thinking about it ever since. I finally went with my husband and the cinnamon roll was still delicious, but their golden sugar cookie was life-changing. Everything was delicious, the staff friendly and helpful, and it was a nice and cozy spot. I hope they expand to the east side/or Loveland area read more

Brown Bear Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Brown Bear Bakery is nestled on a quiet street in the middle of OTR and has incredible baked snacks and treats. The cute facade drew me into the bakery on a morning walk where I was greeted by staff who were eager to discuss options based on whether I was craving a sweet or savory breakfast. Obviously, I had to get both! read more

Brown Bear Bakery - chocolate salted cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio