Haven't had their treats in a long time. These are new owners in a new location. My wife came home with 3 small cupcakes and 3 small fish cookies for 21 dollars. I was very disappointed in the taste of the cookies and especially the cupcakes. The yellow cake tasted stale, and the frosting was on level with Betty Crocker or Pillsbury frosting. The cookies were acceptable, but nothing like the ones I remember from the previous owners. Busken smile cookies taste much better. We won't be back. read more

Fabulous cookies, perfectly made to order, for a baby shower! Delicious and mouthwatering, and beautifully decorated and wrapped! Thank you Inspiring Kind! They were a hit! read more

Inspiring Kind Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I could not have had a better experience with inspiring kind! Ordered 24 custom cookies for a baby baptism and was very impressed with the delicious taste, artful decorating, and fast turnaround time for my order. I gave them creative freedom and they used several different shapes (which I wasn't necessarily expecting) and a really cute color scheme. As a graphic designer, I have high standards for the artwork/decorating and I was highly impressed! I will definitely be using them in the future, and highly recommend them! read more

Inspiring Kind Bakery - Baby girl baptism tray (24 cookies - various shapes, sizes, and colors) - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Can't believe I've been missing out on this place! 5 stars for their fully stocked cookie counter! This location is very easily missed, it's located in the 5 Mile Center in a long strip closer to Petco. I've been in this center for various reasons and have never actually seen this boutique bakery. I've been missing out because they stock a cookie counter daily with the cutest little sugar cookies decorated to perfection. Cookies range from .50-$5 a piece. Everyone is different but picture the size of a traditional sugar cookie... you can get that for $1 here! This is a very large shop with a large kitchen in the back where they're working on cookies, cupcakes and cakes. I have a feeling their cupcakes are quite popular here so I'll have to come back! The lady at the counter was very welcoming when I told her it was my first time in. So happy to know of this bakery so close to home! read more

Inspiring Kind Bakery - Such a large space! Located in the Five Mile Center, closer to Petco. - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was looking for someone that could make cookies for the Super Bowl for my mega Chiefs fan boyfriend. I emailed Inspiring Kind, they called me right away to discuss what I wanted. A lot of bakeries won't let you do a variety of shapes for just a dozen cookies, but they have no limit on shapes per dozen! They did such an amazing job, and the price was awesome! I'm so pleased with their work, timeliness, and artistic ability. If you need custom cookies, or want a sweet treat, check out Inspiring Kind Bakery. read more

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I ordered cookies for an engagement party and they were perfect! They added special touches that I didn't even think of! Delicious and beautiful. I love supporting this small, local business. Thank you Inspiring KInd! read more

Inspiring Kind Bakery - Engagement cookies! - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Walked in for the first time to discuss ordering cookies for a milestone birthday party. The girl behind the counter was so rude and acted like I was a huge inconvenience. Walked out and will never step foot in there again. Lost my business and when I mentioned them to my friends my friends had the same feedback with this store - rude! read more

I have been on the hunt for good cupcakes in Cincinnati ever since I lived in NY for 3 months. Finally I found THIS!! The gold at the end of Cincinnati's sparse bakery rainbow. And I guess I can't have had a cupcake at every bakery in Cincinnati...but the way my teeth sunk into these cupcakes left about 5% hope of finding anything better. It was like a Sprinkles flashback - perfect balance of thick, ice cream textured icing piled on top of moist yet non-crumbly cake. My personal preference when it comes to the cupcake. Balance. And I guess that varies for every person, depending on whether or not your sweet tooth can handle the amount of buttercream icing that my buds clobber after. Anyway, I went here with my Mom, it's in Anderson off of Beechmont at Five Mile Rd across from the Macy's. She got a mini carrot cake, we split a chocolate peanut butter cupcake (shudder - fudge cake - delight - dense peanut butter - god of the godly chocolate pb combination) and I selfishly refused to share more than a pinch of my vanilla cupcake topped with pistachio buttercream - it was gooooood. read more

Inspiring Kind Bakery - mini carrot cake, great flavor, lots o' icing! - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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They do a great job of decorating. Love their birthday cookies. Unfortunately, they open late for a bakery: 10:00 am

I called on a Wednesday for 2 dozen cookies I needed for Saturday and they were more than willing to accommodate. Cookies were delicious and looked so cute! read more

Best cupcakes I've had in the Cincinnati area. I got 10 different cupcakes (peanut butter not pictured) and every cupcake was AMAZING! Great customer service, very polite and attentive. The cookies were great too. I asked them to pick out 4 cookies for my 4 year old daughter and they knocked it out of the park. They had unicorn cookies, princess cookies, heart cookies, and teddy bear cookies. Can't recommend them enough! read more

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I had placed an order with this bakery for some custom cookies for the orthodontic office I work for to be made as a gift for our referring doctors. They exceeded expectations the cookies are not only absolutely adorable but delicious as well. The staff was incredibly friendly the price is a little higher than other bakeries but hey it's true what they say you get what you pay for. I couldn't be happier with how wonderful our order turned out I will definitely use them again in the future. read more

Inspiring Kind Bakery - Adorable custom ordered cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Awful experience. The staff is so rude! The incorrect flavor was made and it taste so badly that no one could eat it! Had to go out and purchase another cake for party. Do not go in this store! Is below 1 star possible.. read more

A coworker gave a portion of a cranberry bar from inspired Kind and I was smitten! Then, she told me it is from her sister's bakery. Next time I passed by, I stopped and got the cranberry bar plus a blondie that another customer talked me into. Both were delicious and kept for several days (I cut each into several portions in an exercise of willpower). I didn't try the cookies, but later a fried suggested so go back. This place is on my list for the next time I need to pick up a great for someone! read more

Absolutely my favorite cupcakes ever. There isn't a flavor I don't love but chocolate with buttercream frosting is my favorite. The cookies are so cute and also delicious. read more

Last Friday of preordered 18 cookies and prepaid 33.00 to pick up today September 4th for my Delta Airlines retirement party. I showed up at 230pm to pick up the cookies and they were closed!!! I never got a phone call to say your cookies need to be picked up before 2. I'm so disappointed!! I hope I get my money back. I called the bakery and left a message hoping someone calls me back! She called the next morning and I expressed my disappointment and frustration. I didn't get my money back because she didn't like that I left this review. A business owner needs to understand that the customer is always right regardless what one thinks. I still think picking up the phone and giving a customer a quick reminder to pick up before 2. Especially since the website hours says differently. The owner was so unprofessional when I went in for my refund. She said I'm not giving you a refund because you trashed me on yelp! Well as you can see I didn't trash her, I merely was expressing my disappointment and was hoping they would see it and let me go pick them up! read more

The MOST BEAUTIFUL cookies ever!! I've ordered cookie plates over and over and every time they are gorgeous and delicious! Please Note: They are always booked up very early (BECAUSE OF THEIR QUALITY) so make sure you plan ahead and place your order 6-8 weeks in advance around major holidays!! The people are friendly and helpful and the store is clean, well organized. One of my absolute favorites is the Nativity cookie box... a complete Nativity in cookies, beautifully boxed for giving! I'm sure it's too late for this year, but well worth putting on your calendar for next year's giving!! Try Inspiring Kind for your next special occasion- you won't be disappointed!! Karen B (not paid or related... just a preschool teacher who enjoys the simplicity of lovely work!) read more

The cookies are delicious and adorable!! Icing is not overly sweet so it is a great balance with the cookie.

I ordered a bowling platter of cookies over night it was so fantastic the kids loved it and the cookies went fast thank you so much for working your magic the western brown bowling team loves you thank you Suzi read more

We ordered a cake for my sister's baby shower. We asked for a nautical themed cake with sail boats and anchors. We got a cake with what sort of looked like sail boats (more like ships from Christopher Columbus), crabs and A HUGE LOBSTER ON TOP. Not at all what we requested. The cake tasted awful and fell apart as I tried to cut and serve it. None of the guests ate it and I threw away 1/2 of it. $100 cake?! Really?! Very disappointed with their service and quality of product for such an expensive, boutique tripe bakery. Had I known I would have gone to Kroger. They're at least kind and helpful there as well as have delicious cakes! DO NOT GET A CUSTOM CAKE FROM HERE!! read more

Big hit at bridal shower! EVERYONE at the shower raved about the cookies and cupcakes. They were beautiful and tasty. The chocolate cupcakes were very dense and moist and the icing had a slight taste of salt which balanced the sweetness. I even had to increase the order the day before delivery and it was no problem. Will definitely use them again. read more

I ordered a cookie platter for a wedding shower I was having for my niece. Mary the owner was extremely friendly, helpful, and patient with my Mom and I. Some bakeries create beautiful cakes, cookies, and cupcakes- but fail to deliver on taste. Not this bakery! The platter was a show stopper! Everyone commented on how lovely and delicious they were. The perfect centerpiece for the table. We also tried several of their cupcakes. Every one of them were amazing! Our favorites- carrot cake & salted carmel. Thank you Mary & Inspiring Kind~ Will def. continue to go here for all our special occasions and cupcake fixes ;) read more

This is the best cupcake I've ever had. You can taste the high quality ingredients. The cupcake was not too sweet. It was a real treat. I will definitely order cupcakes from Inspiring Kind again. read more

Hateful and unwilling to help. Every time I come in there is another reason why they don't want to take my money- "we are already making three cakes that day" (how are you open selling just three cakes a day?!) or "we just decide what we want to put on the platter" or "I don't know, maybe that's what 3 dozen looks like?!" When we all have Kroger and Servatti to pick from and you're still charging your prices I should be treated professionally, please! Small Anderson businesses should work hard to keep the community coming back because plenty of businesses have failed with excellent customer service. read more

I just got married last weekend and we had Inspiring Kind cupcakes (Organic Banana, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet, Vanilla and Chocolate) instead of a traditional cake. They were AMAZING! It was such a hit with our guests and everyone kept asking where they were from. YUM! read more

I wanted some Graduation Cookies for my brothers Party and these turned out perfect ! Mary was a great help today. I will be coming here in the future !! :) read more

Inspiring Kind Bakery - decorated cookies in plastic wrap - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I ordered my wedding cupcakes and cake from here in 2014 and had a great experience; however, when I ordered my daughter's birthday cupcakes I felt the young girl who took my order was very short and rude, like I was bothering her for ordering. When I called to make sure everything would be ready to follow up, an older woman who answered was also rude. The same young girl rang up my order at pickup and again, just not very good customer service. They were out of mini cupcake boxes, so some didn't make the short car ride home... overall I just don't think it was very good customer service and the inside needs some work. It looks outdated and dirty. read more

I'm updating my prior review as I had Inspiring Kind's cake for the first time. The cake was absolutely beautiful. A little dense for my taste, but the flavors were great. read more

Recently discovered this bakery. I like supporting local businesses and looove sweets, so I decided to stop in. The entire experience was underwhelming. The ambiance and service left much to be desired. The store itself looked dirty and outdated. I was (sort of) greeted by a woman that was less than welcoming. It almost felt like I was annoying her by being there. The bakery cases were practically empty (it was in the middle of their business hours). They had one half full case with some decorated sugar cookies, one case with about 6 lemon squares/cranberry bars and one case with 3 cupcakes. The chilly customer service and near empty cases led me to ask if they are a new store. I was shocked to learn they've been there for 10 years. I asked if they primarily do special orders...another no. I went ahead and tried a vanilla cupcake and a decorated shortbread type cookie. The cupcake was mediocre, but I really liked the decorated cookie. With all the other bakeries in town, I'm not sure I'll be visiting this one again. read more

If you have a sweet tooth this is the place to go! Inspiring kind has the best peanut butter cupcakes and their cookies aren't only super cute, they also taste amazing! They also do cookies and cupcakes for special occasions. I ordered cupcakes for my gender reveal party and they turned out perfect with pink in the middle! They have cookies for every occasion and you can custom order cookies that fit your needs. I would recommend inspiring kind to anyone that needs cookies or cupcakes! read more

Their shortbread cookies are the best I've ever had. A customer brought them into my work as a treat and the next week I went for my own to share with my boyfriend. read more

We had decided, last minute, to do something nice for my sons bowling team. It was their first year and they were doing amazing. We contacted Inspiring Kinds in hopes that they would help us. They truly went above and beyond to ensure that we would have these treats for the team the day of their tournament. We gave them very little notice, just barely 24 hours. They worked all night to make sure we had them. Everyone loved them and there were ao many people that made comments on how good they looked and turned out. If you want a bakery that can deliver what you want and that you can depend on, I would highly recommend them! read more

I am very impressed and i highly recommend the place. The cookies are amazing. If something does go wrong by chance, they go out of their way to make it right. read more

I have purchased their cookies for birthdays, anniversary and holidays. Delighted each time

This bakery is "okay". I live in Anderson and will only go in if I want a couple of cupcakes otherwise it's not worth it. Too bad because it has potential. One reviewer is correct that the store itself is filthy and the customer service leaves something to be desired. I ordered a cake for a coworker a couple of years ago and wanted a Derby theme. The horse on top that was piped on looked very dated and awkward. I was embarrassed to give it to her in front of the other colleagues. read more

Cookies are still fantastic but the cake quality has declined since the sale to the new owners. I have eaten the cakes form her for years and the decor is failing at this point. Cookies have seen better days but they continue to wow. read more

We ordered cookies for my daughter-in-law's bridal shower. They were wedding themed and turned out really cute! They even made a bride and groom cookies that looked similar to the couple. Everyone who came said they were delicious and wanted to know where we went to get them. Definitely would recommend read more

This bakery made our Mom's birthday party this past Saturday fabulous! We custom ordered a 12" cake, cupcakes, cookies and a tray of desserts. We had special requests because it was My Mom's 90th bday and they came through with everything we asked for and more! Our guests were so impressed with the taste as well as the presentation! We were so pleased with the quality of everything we had from them. I was a cookie and cupcake lover before, but the cake was so unbelievable - the icing just melts in your mouth! The pecan tarts and lemon points tasted homemade and really added a nice touch to the table. Happy to have a go-to in Anderson! Oh and I am estimating we paid close to half of what we expected based on our experience with the local leader we would usually patronize. read more

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Awesome, amazing cupcakes I have ever ate. Love, love, love it. My children ask me everyday if we are going back today.

EXTREMELY RUDE! I had a simple question about one of their cakes. They responded curtly that it is a seasonal item, then hung up on me (I believe it was the owner). I appreciate that they're busy and all - but geez, if you don't want those kind of phone calls simply make your website more informational! There are plenty of wonderful bakeries in Cincinnati - I'm happy to drive a little further in order to be treated with respect. read more