Finally made it here and it was worth the wait. Located in an industrial type of center I was shocked to see a long line formed beyond the entrance. We could have ordered ahead (which I would recommend unless you are willing to wait 15-20 minutes) but I said I wanted to soak in the environment. Everything was in stock so it was a huge win for us. All of the food items are larger than most so be cautious when ordering. We got a little bit of everything since I wanted to truly sampler. They did offer a few samples. The two best items were the egg and bacon danish and the steak sandwich. The Danish had a nice peppery note and a flaky exterior which made it 10x better. The steak sandwich was jam packed and that bread I should have brought home a loaf. The team was so friendly. I explained that I'm still new to Ohio and have been wanting to try this place since I got here. They were so flattered they threw in a few cookies to try and gave restaurant recommendations. I can't wait to come back and try all the other items! Tip: Don't plan to eat there. It has one table that can sit 4 at the most. read more

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I'd like to give this establishment 3.5 stars, for reasons I'll outline here: this location is in a strip of businesses called Grandview Commerce Center, and it can be a little hard to locate at first. Once you find the door, you'll enter a small retail space with a view of the large kitchen / bakery area. There's extremely limited seating (really just two tables / window seats), but the space is certainly bright, attractive, and inviting. (The restroom for customers is so well kept and clean by the way; kudos to the business for that). There's an array of sandwiches and pastries on display for sale, as well as bread and a coffee drink menu. The prices are extremely high: think $28 for a sandwich, $16 for a pastry. So, with that price, the bar is set very high. I ordered three pastries: Copia Egg & Bacon Danish, Sweet Cheese Danish, and Almond Twice Baked Croissant. The egg and bacon danish was truly excellent -- savory, a little sweet, herbal elements (rosemary etc) that was so unique. The almond croissant was good; I appreciated the almond filling and the size. The sweet cheese danish was a real miss. It was as hard as a rock, and the cream was a very thin layer. It tasted like something you could get at a lesser chain bakery or coffee shop, and definitely not worth the price. I also ordered the salty caramel iced latte, and it was really great. The size is a little small for the price (again!), but the quality is excellent. So, there were major hits, and a big miss. I'd go back to try a few other things, but only if I am really ready to splurge. read more

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Recently tried Dan The Baker for the first time! I immediately knew it was going to be good because the line was already outside the building! The vibes are cute & it smells & looks great as soon as you walk in! ‍ There are so many tasty options to pick from! The almond croissant is delicious, the cookie is on point & the burrito is good if you're looking for a hot bite! My absolute favorite thing is the Egg Danish! The danish is flaky and the egg is cooked perfectly; getting a bite with the bits of bacon and some pepper jam is incredible - I could eat so many of these!! read more

Dan the Baker - Eggs & Bacon Danish Almond Chocolate Croissant Chocolate chip cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I've had a few different pastries with fresh fruit from DtB. They've all been good, but the prices are something else. I believe the one pictured was $16. I've gotten bread in the past, but that didn't wow me as much. Your mileage may vary. read more

Dan the Baker - Berry croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Really cool spot! A decent amount of parking when I arrived on a Sunday morning. We had to wait outside in line for about 10 minutes because the inside was so packed. When we got inside it smelled incredible. The line moved pretty fast and the staff were very friendly. I told them it was our first time and they quickly and efficiently gave me the run down while also giving us some suggestions and letting us know what are local favorites. We ended up getting 6 pastries and 1 drink. It was a bit pricey for two people but the pastries were a good size. I loved the egg and bacon pastry! We also split the BMO with no ham and it was delicious as well. The iced oat milk chai was small was very tasty. Overall, I'm really glad we were able to come and try some great pastries read more

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After talking about getting to Dan the Baker for WEEKS with my BF we finally made the trip this weekend and DROP. First off, service is so friendly and professional. Next, as someone who works in food service, I can appreciate how clean and smooth service is, even with a line they keep it moving in a pleasant but not rushed manner. The real star of show is phenomenal execution of every single item. These are incredibly high quality and absolutely delicious treats. Some of the pasties I've ever had. Flaky, buttery and on point. Almond croissant is loaded, burrito was stuffed, and the flavor profiles are sophisticatedly delightful. The coffee options are also worth adding, lattes are incredible. I am in a wonderful croissant delirium, will definitely be back! read more

Dan the Baker - Almond croissant, plain croissant, cardamom knot, Eggs & Bacon Danish - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The food was delicious. Great service. And friendly vibe. I will come back to try the sweets. To be honest i find the prices pretty high. I think there was a premade sandwich for like $27. This croissant is $12.50 i believe. I don't mind paying more for quality food. But it's not something id do on the regular. Over all worth checking out. Great quality food and awesome staff who make you feel like family. read more

Dan the Baker - Ham & Gruyere Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is a must visit. You have to see the staff, they are engaged and just amazing. This was my first visit. Kind of upset because now I need to try so much more and my diet will not work. I got the Italian and man it was a lot of flavors and a huge sandwich. The bread was perfect. Can't wait to try other sandwiches they offer. The almond pastry croissant was to die for as well. Flaky and creamy and gooooody. Watching the team bake and prep made the trip into the. Building worth it. It felt like something from another place not Columbus Ohio. Ambiance was amazing read more

Dan the Baker - Italian Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I'm 9 months pregnant, saw a TikTok about a cherry cordial latte and immediately needed to experience it. When I arrived it was 8:11 and the line was already out the door (mind you they open at 8am) I couldn't decide if I wanted the latte iced or hot so of'course I had to order both. I preferred the iced, the flavor was bright and very pronounced. I also ordered a raspberry vanilla custard cruffin which was phenomenal!! I shared it with my teenage daughters that are STILL chatting about it. Absolutely divine; you could see the speckles of vanilla bean in the custard and the croissant was soft on the inside and had the flakiest exterior. My 3 items were $36 in total. I'm looking forward to going back and try more things, specially the freshly baked bread. read more

Dan the Baker - Luxardo Cherry Cordial Latte (hot & iced) - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Delicious and friendly service. However, there's usually a line, and this is a true bakery set up. There is really no seating inside so it's kind of a pick up and go kind of situation. It's very expensive but worth it if you want true European pastries, and sandwiches. The coffee is yummy as well. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place forever! Was so excited to get there early and be able to try several different things. The turkey bacon avocado sandwich was delicious but SO messy. Almost impossible to eat. I love that they're filling it with good stuff, but honestly cut the filling in half, charge less and I'd be just as happy! The CMO sandwich was simple perfection. Price is a little crazy ($10) for one piece of (quality) ham and cheese. But the flavor was perfect. Cornflake cookie was also super good. Had almost a toffee quality but less gummy. Really disappointed in the croissants. First off they seem a little overdone on the outside, and I felt they were not light and fluffy like a true French pastry. Lamination is beautiful of course, but it's not the best texture. Super sad when I cut my ham and Gruyère croissant to find most of it was air. For $12 (I think?) that's insane. Wanted to buy bread but it all is burnt. I don't know how people buy it when the outside is dark brown - that is not correct. It's even that way in the photos on the website so it must be intentional but it definitely leaves a bitter flavor (my friend got a loaf) that ruins it for me. I don't mind the high prices if it's worth it. read more

Dan the Baker - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I had heard that, with the expanded store space, they had added a bunch of items onto their menu. In addition to pastries, they now have sandwiches, a few prepared salads, and (today) breakfast burritos. I ordered the breakfast burrito with black beans (other option was with sausage). The bad news is that it was literally a burrito just full of potatoes. There was hardly any egg, black bean or avocado to be found. The good news is that it tasted good and the staff here is still super friendly. I think enough has already been said about the prices. Coffee bar menu had lots of choices and some specialty drinks that sounded great. read more

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Not new to Dan the Baker, but I did realize I never left a yelp review (mostly because everything is inhaled immediately!!) We go almost every weekend for bread, since the fall. Best bread in the city in my opinion. Our favorites are the mountain rye and the country sourdough. We almost always get a pastry or two or a sandwich as well. Especially memorable are their dark chocolate rye cookie, the limited time cranberry danish, chocolate and orange panettone, and their croissants. The pastrami Reuben sandwich they featured for a bit was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! Their drinks are also wonderful. My fiancé has high standard with coffee and he thinks their drip coffee is one of the finest he has tried in Columbus. I especially enjoyed the Persian love cake latte most recently. I have to take a moment to talk about the staff- their service is phenomenal phenomenal. Everyone is always so cheerful and friendly, it's such a fun and bright place to visit. On the weekends, if it's after 9am, I'd prepare for a line. I've found that the weekdays are a little easier to get in and out. However, I definitely don't mind the line given the amazing quality of the food and drinks!! read more

WTF. The prices are extortionate. The bread was hard and inedible and the croissant was burnt and tasted like it. There are so so many better places. read more

The service-so friendly. The atmosphere- welcoming but front end of the business is small. Plan on taking it home. The food- Ahhhmazing! Between all of us we got a breakfast burrito with jalapeño sauce on the side, a vanilla bean and raspberry jam cruffin, an egg and bacon danish, a cheese danish, 3 different cookies, a hedgehog (mushroom croissant) a ham and Gruyère croissant, cardamom muffin, a salted caramel latte, rosemary butter latte and morning bun latte. All so worth the wait and price. read more

Good offerings. A large percentage of restaurants utilize their products and incorporate it within their own respective menus. I even went to a coffee shop on Oakland Ave who ships in all their pastries from this place. They get steady business and sell out quickly. I guess because they're so well known and established on the low that they can charge astronomical prices and then pass it off as because of the ingredients they put into their items to justify it or maybe because of "inflation" which is the common excuse EVERYBODY uses nowadays. Overall the only drawback is the price ‍. Two small pastries and a loaf of bread with a tip $51. There are OTHER places around town that make similar products yet nowhere near as expensive. Definitely try DAN THE BAKER out because the quality is definitely there but before you go don't forget to take out a second mortgage on your home read more

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I really wish they would expand their hours! They have the best croissants and bread in town.

New location just dropped! Dans now has.... Seating. Wow. For long time Dans fans don't worry - take your usual route. They expanded next door! New offerings include espresso and cold brew. All the pastries are top notch Dans quality. The cold brew is, in my Opinion, the wrong bean. It's a little too acidic at the finish. Try a dark roast or a longer brew time guys. In any case you can now get your caffeine fix at Dans! More pastries! More production! read more

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Really amazing coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Staff was so nice to us! A little pricey and not many places to sit, but worth it.

What a find and worth looking for if you're in Columbus!While sitting at a nearby coffee shop the idea to find a bakery struck and I came across Dan the Baker! A quick swipe through the photos and I made a B line to get some fresh baked bread! The smell of fresh bread was in the air as I got out of the car and a warm greeting by Chloe awaited me once inside. The space is small, so don't plan to stay, but do take your time and look around, and be sure to watch the bakers making magic through the window to the kitchen. I really liked the focus here, displaying the daily goods while leaving the supply on speed racks and in baskets for service. Chloe was happy to talk to me about each item and her passion and enthusiasm shined. She also offered me samples of the breads so I'd know what I was buying, a service I wasn't expecting but happily indulged, and lead to my final decision, the 2x Sesame! What a loaf of bread. The exterior has a heavy coating of toasted sesame, which you can smell from a mile away, and the inside is studded with more toasted sesame. The crust is thick, dark, and roasty, matching up with the nuttiness of the sesame, while the crumb is light and airy with the perfect chew and a slight density that I could tell will toast well. Fun fact, Chloe suggested toasting with peanut butter after I chose, so I know I'm on track. Seriously. Chloe was exceptional and made this experience for me and I sincerely appreciate her hospitality and genuine happiness. A wonderful way to start my last day in this beautiful city. read more

Dan the Baker - Daily selections - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Excellent croissants, vanilla raspberry cruffin is insane!! Not too sweet, perfectly flaky and filled with vanilla raspberry filling. Will definitely come here again ! Very courteous staff and helpful. Made my wife's birthday !! read more

The croissant egg and bacon breakfast is not a sandwich and it is cold and pre-made the habanero jam is already on it you cannot remove it and it is spicy do not get this read more

Dan the Baker - Bacon and egg croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Based on what we heard, my wife and I wanted to try Dan the Baker. What a terrible experience. The bakery is located in an area with very little parking. My wife uses a walker handicap parking is a must. No such parking exists. The bakery itself is not set up for any handicapped person to enter or exit. No ramp or ease of access doors. Once inside the surroundings are very cramped with almost no seating. We purchased four pastries to take home. The cost was very high well over $10.00 per item. These items did not have best of taste. From what we read and heard they should have been exceptional. Not so. If you decide to visit bring the big credit card and don't expect ambiance or great taste. read more

I really enjoy this bakery. The staff are kind and I never feel rushed to pick from the fresh lineup they have. Ive only been to the smaller storefront in grandview and not the new location, but excited to check it out. Pastries and other savory goodies are always amazing and not too sweet. read more

I just spent $42 on baked goods and I have zero regrets. The garlic Asiago loaf, chocolate croissant (for $10.50!), corn flake marshmallow cookie ($5), and Potato onion knish ($9) were all incredible. No surprise that Dan is a James Beard nominee. Thanks for putting Columbus on the map! read more

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I wish I had gotten a picture of the Peach Croissant. It was absolutely an 11/10. The peach was so fresh, it was covered in sugar and filled wish a sweet (but not overly) peach filling that made the whole thing come together. Also picked up this mega sized country sourdough for dinner tonight. Needless to say we will be back. A large store, with great variety of fresh bakery products, savory breakfast items and coffee. What more could you want? I loved how you could see the employees baking in front of you. Made the atmosphere that much better. read more

Dan the Baker - Country Sourdough - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The prices are absolutely outrageous. $12 for a chocolate croissant--about double of what one of similar quality would cost in Paris. $25 for a banana tea cake or a danish rye loaf! That being said the breads, croissants, morning bun, and danish that I've had (I've tried almost all of them!) are fantastic. read more

Yuzus: most expensive on order from the available : "Panettone " I had to order on line had arrived in about one week had "dried" not as soft and fluffy and had ruined a delectable treat from my order;(' Will not be re-ordering ! ~unless taste fresh like in-house or from "Vegas chocolate no preservatives factory " never ever had sent dried up panettone to California read more

Dan the baker wasn't bad. I think it's quite overpriced for the goods. They had some interesting flavors but selling croissants for $13? That's a bit bizarre. I went for the first time and I bought maybe close to half a dozen to 10 baked goods and matcha. How much do you think I spent? $80 plus DOLLARS! I was shoooook. I bought the items because I was too shocked to react other wise. I was looking to spend maybe $50 but $80 was extreme. Even other up and coming bakeries don't over price their goods. I'm not saying to come but come with a clear budget to buy mid goods read more

The pastries are really good. I would come back for that alone. I purchased the sour cherry danish and the yuzu cruffin. Unfortunately they didn't have two of the items I wanted to try-raspberry cruffin and the almond croissant. The mocha was nothing special. Would skip that for $9. I should've gotten the drip instead. Service was excellent. The line moved nicely and the personnel were very friendly. read more

This place is small and charming, with the delightful experience of watching them make the bread and pastries right in front of you--the smell is absolutely intoxicating. However, the price for a pastry is $18! Seriously? If I take my kids, that's $80 for four pastries, which is just ridiculous. I live down the street from a French woman who charges $4.50 for similar treats that taste like magic in your mouth! While the owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, I just don't think the quality justifies such high prices. read more

The bread is good. Possibly the best in Columbus, and I'm glad it's here and adds to the food culture. My only gripe is the prices- they are extremely steep such that going here is reserved for special occasions only. I spent $80 here on 2 galettes, and a couple loaves of bread. To add insult to injury, when I paid with a credit card the machine defaulted to a suggested 20% tip! I'm sorry but I can't tip $16 to someone who put a couple of loaves of bread in a bag. I'm guessing the ingredients are super premium... as the location isn't in a high end area and it is extremely small, while this place is advertised as a toast bar there are no toast pieces for sale and nowhere inside to eat anything. One suggestion would be to sell half loaves or to just make the loaves smaller. This might make the prices seem more reasonable, as many loaves of bread are pushing $20. I think the olive polenta bread is quite good. I've seen a lot of variance though as to how many olives and polenta are inside. read more

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This is a small little shop you go in and buy your bakery and then head out. We purchased a garlic Parmesan sourdough loaf as well as two croissants. The garlic Parmesan sourdough loaf was amazing. It had the nice crispy crust in the inside was very soft. The garlic flavor was infused throughout every bite, and the Parmesan was a little bit more subtle at the top. This bread is excellent by itself or with a little bit of olive oil or with a little bit of marinated artichoke. The croissant was really good. We toasted it so it was a little crispy on the outside yet. Still warm and fluffy on the inside though it was fluffy. It wasn't completely airy like some croissants. They had a buttery taste, and the flakiness perfect. read more

Dan the Baker - Butter Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Please get a bigger store front with better parking or in a walkable area! I would love to be able to dive right in to my pastries instead of eating them in my car. On a serious note, the Italian sandwich was worth the 30+ minute drive. The bread was airy with a nice chew, the meats were quality and plentiful, and the layers of flavor made my heart smile. Second best thing on the menu was the cherry cheesecake cruffin. Again, great flavor and great texture. As good as the filling is I wish it had less. Sadly the peach cruffin was a bit bland compared to the cherry. I look forward to trying the egg and bacon tart next! read more

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I love this little shop! Everything here is absolutely delicious. We love their granola too! read more

Dan the Baker - Chocolate Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Not cheap...but quite wonderful. Bread, pastries, sandwiches -- all taste amazing - top quality, bread is out of this world. Berkeley has nothing on Columbus now! read more

You can taste the difference! Thank you for using top-shelf ingredients and excellent flavor combos on pastries! I think I found my go-to baker!!! I'll be back!!!! read more

Amazing. My husband was in Columbus from work and grabbed some pastries on this way home to Cincinnati for me. They were even better than I could have imagined! The pepperoni roll was to die for. We will always come back when we're in the area! read more

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Dan the Baker has become part of my weekend ritual! The pastries and bread are out of this world. Everything is SO FRESH! My consistent pick ups are the country sourdough and the sweet cheese and sour cherry danish. It's a tiny store front so you may have to wait outside for a little bit, but the line moves very fast! I cannot emphasize enough how fantastic everything is, also be sure to check out the fridge area for some great compounded butters, cheeses, and meats! I highly recommend following their Instagram account to see the bread offerings they will have for the upcoming weekend. read more

Dan the Baker - Country Loaf ! - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Hidden gem alert! Absolutely love Dan the Baker! More than anything I love supporting small mom & pop businesses. Their bread is always fresh and lasts awhile! And Dan always has a smile and welcoming attitude! read more