Inspiring Kind Bakery

Pleasantly surprised with their coffee! Definitely worth adding to your pastry order. Cinnamon roll…read morewas solid, orange zest on it was unique but not really my thing. Definitely going to come back to try another pastry sometime! Service is excellent, they have great recommendations based on what you like. Cozy place to sit & eat if you can nab a table in time.

Sad that they ran out of pastries by 2pm so the only choice was cheese focaccia. I wished it was…read morewarmer but still pretty good quality. Great service and although there were no visible outlets, they do have several tables making it perfect to get some remote work done.

Ratatouille focaccia and everything bagel croissant

Brown butter latte and banana bread twice baked

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Paris Baguette

4.3(173 reviews)

8.8 mi•Downtown

Sister Day: Tea & Desserts! We loved coming into this…read morequaint little cafe where they offered cold and hot drinks. Everyday fresh French Bakery, and beautifully designed slices of cake. Our service was wonderful and would recommend it to our friends & family. Can't wait to come back!

I absolutely love this cafe! Exceptional customer service and ambiance. Street parking is…read moreaccessible. Excellent pastries, sweet treats, and drinks. I highly recommend the Korean coffee. I look forward to visiting in the future!

The chef working magic

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Iced caramel latte

Golden Hands Bakery

4.9(98 reviews)

5.1 mi

Upset I go into this establishment for only a couple of doughnuts and end up with at least a…read moredozen!! Doughnuts and pastries are so delicious and fresh i always end up buying more/not enough

We were just driving and noticed this donut shop. The kids had seen the big chain donut place a few…read moredoors down and asked about donuts. I had seen the sign for Golden Hands and decided that's where we would go! It did NOT disappoint! The kids went for the normal glazed (but twist not a circle donut!) and vanilla with sprinkles. I wanted to try one of the many others. I tried something different so I sprung for the strawberry with banana cream. I'm not a huge banana fan but oh my goodness this was amazing! The service was impeccable. I love supporting small businesses. It's definitely got a warmth and charm that is missing from the big box places. I cannot wait to come back again!

Chocolate filled donut

So many choices, so little stomach room!

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Boosalis Baking

4.9(127 reviews)

8.7 mi

If youre looking for a good snack before, during, or just cause , this is the spot. There's nothing…read morelike a little pick-me-up from Boosalis. It's not a fancy place--but that's part of the charm. What they are is consistent, full of flavor, and always worth coming back to. The bakery window is unmatched, especially right when they first open. Everything is fresh and hits every time. And the owners? Always so kind--it feels like walking into your grandparents' kitchen. Definitely stop by for patties for staff or just a crossainy with your coffee.

So many pass this bakery as it is a small storefront on a busy street but it is worth the visit. I…read morehad a friend who lived in France and he told me their croissants rivaled the ones he had in Europe. Their European breakfast bread with the chocolate orange flavor is so perfect with a hot cup of coffee. His coffee is also so delicious. Some people come in just for the coffee and always get their baguette!

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Cafe Mochiko

4.6(230 reviews)

7.7 mi•Walnut Hills

Pastries are always amazing. Definitely worth the line at 9am. Love the Filipino and Japanese…read moreflavors.

We picked up a sampling on Thursday morning around 8:30. The line wasn't crazy so that was nice…read more UBE HALAYA CROISSANT 5.50 This was good. The ube filling was light and fluffy. Overall it was a bit overfilled so it was very messy and hard to eat. I could have done without the hidden coconut shavings inside. KIMCHI & EGG CROISSANT 5 I had this one for breakfast. I warmed it in my air fryer for 6 minutes on 330 so it didn't overcook. The croissant was flaky and delicious, and the kimchi added good flavor without being spicy. I would have liked to see a little more mozzarella but overall it was tasty! SOBACHA CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE 4 Also tasty, oversized cookie. Soft and chewy texture. CINNAMON ALMOND BLUEBERRY TOAST (THURSDAY/FRIDAY ONLY) 5.25 Very good. The cinnamon filling reminded me of a brown sugar pop tart. I warmed it in my air fryer and it was perfect. Would order again. I just wish they had an espresso bar!

Ramp laing danish, kimchi and egg croissant, and bbq pork snow bun

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The BonBonerie

4.1(401 reviews)

7.0 mi•O'Bryonville

What an absolute beautiful gem this place is! Everything was…read morelovely: from the gentle service to the tea variety, from the assortment of treats to the overall vibe! A must try is the white mango tea, and the biscuits were fabulous. Lovely place to be for a special date with your significant other!

We so enjoyed our afternoon tea before our show Downtown. This was our second experience in the…read moreTea Cafe and it was delicious. The staff was an amazing at ensuring our allergen needs were addressed. If you order hot tea you receive your own pot with loose tea of your preferred flavor. My favorite items have to be the sugared scone and the ham & Swiss biscuit. We also were seated within the Cafe this time, which I'm sure is due to me reserving our spot around Christmas. It's just the cutest place with its vintage tea cups and saucers. The location is nestled back in a historic looking building. It's just so cute. I really need to go back for cafe lunch sometime.

Beautiful tea tray!

Brownie, berry crumble bar, cookies

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Biscuits and lemon blueberry pound cake

North South Baking

4.5(52 reviews)

8.5 mi

I visited to purchase pastries for a family get together. The staff was incredibly helpful and the…read morevariety of pastries made it difficult to narrow down decisions. We ordered approximately 10 different options and none of them were disappointing. The pastries were light, full, flavorful and fresh. The pastries I got were supposed to last 4 days. They barely lasted two. Whether you need one or 30 pastries, this is the place to stop in.

Might have had one of the rudest service experiences in a long time. The woman that served us was…read moreincredibly rude. We waited 5 minutes to order, after she gave us the death stare multiple times. We had no idea where to order or what to do since we were not even greeted or welcomed. I could tell she was annoyed with us She seemed very inconvenienced when we had to ask where the cream was since this was our first time. Again, incredibly rude. We noticed people around us got their pastries served on plates/baskets and ours was boxed up. Never once were we asked if we were eating in or doing to go. Would have been an easy one star review but the pastries we had were good. I for one, will not be back anytime soon.

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Breakfast sandwich

Sebastian Bakehouse

4.8(92 reviews)

12.2 mi

Who doesn't like French butter and pastries? I'm in love with all of their creations , they lack…read morenothing. You want savory they have it you want sweet they have it . And now theyve added sandwiches and coffee. Get parking look in the bakery window choose and pay . One visit will turn into your weekly routine. I'm glad they decided to bring their creations to blue ash. I've been way more times than I review.

Pastries almost too pretty to eat! These definitely come at a high price point, but it is…read morecompletely justified when you think about how much artistry goes into each, not to mention the high quality ingredients that you really can taste. I definitely recommend getting there as esrly as possible to avoid a line, but their staff is quick even if you do have to wait.

Biscoff Pull Apart

Inside the pumpkin petite gateaux

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Two Seven Two

4.7(50 reviews)

10.0 mi

SO delicious! Last time I visited, my friend and I split one savory and one sweet pastry. The…read moregarlic parmesan was delicious, but my favorite was the earl grey orange blossom pastry. The sugar it was rolled in was even infused with early grey flavor! The interior is on the smaller side, but there is seating and Ludlow Square is only a short walk away. Make sure you come early, because pastries do sell out throughout the day!

They have quickly become one of Cincinnati's most talked‑about bakeries, and for good reason. Their…read moreclassic croissant is everything you want it to be, flaky, sweet, buttery, and beautifully layered. The pecan roll is another standout. It is loaded with pecans, sticky in the best way, and easily one of the best in the city. When they're on, they're really on. One thing I noticed was that the setup could use a little refinement. With both coffee and bakery items coming from the same counter, the line gets congested fast and the shop is quite small. A separate line for coffee and tea offerings - they have a bunch - and pastries would make the experience smoother and match the quality of what they're serving. They do offer vegan options, which I personally have no interest in, but just an fyi. Overall, they deliver excellent pastries and has the potential to be even better with a few small tweaks to the flow and menu variety. Still absolutely worth a visit, especially for that croissant and pecan roll.

Cacio e Pepe brioche

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F & Goode Desserts

4.8(80 reviews)

8.6 mi

Incredibly tasty stuff being made at this quaint little neighborhood bakery. Place has been clean…read moreand welcoming every time I've stopped in. The pastries and cookies are always fresh and delicious. My personal favorites are the lemon bars and snickerdoodles. They also do very yummy carry out pies around the holidays. Last year I tried the pumpkin and pecan and it was the hit of Thanksgiving dinner. I highly recommend F&Goode.

The food was excellent as were the vibes. The staff member was super nice and helped us with our…read moreYelp event. I'll definitely come again!

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Aubrey R.

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9 years ago

Stopped in to get a cupcake and man was I impressed. I've been in before but it's been a while. It's so much nicer and more inviting. Looks like they've done a little remodeling, and it's wonderful in there now. I got the chocolate peanut butter cupcake and I can't say enough positive about it. The creamy peanut butter buttercream was absolutely amazing. I could just eat the icing and that doesn't include the absolutely amazing moist cupcake that was under the icing. I can't say enough about how much I love this place!!! read more

Kim I.

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9 years ago

I could not have asked for a more perfect addition to my daughters college graduation day from Ohio University than the platter of cookies I ordered from Inspiring Kind! The detail that was taken to decorate in Ohio University (green and white) colors with cookies that were cut into the shapes of diplomas, graduation hats, graduation gowns, stars, the letters OU, and then the personalization of "congrats Emma" written out in fine icing letters! They were perfect! read more

Sarah J.

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7 years ago

A short blond girl who checked me out was very very rude and short with me. Seemed annoyed because I was asking questions about to prices of the cookies. Bought 6 cookies for my family and found hair sticking out of the 2 of the cookies.... I was completely disgusted and threw all cookies away. Inside is very dirty and needs to be cleaned. Would highly not recommend going to this place. read more

Sheila H.

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9 years ago

I love this bakery, and would highly recommend it to family and friends! They have the best cookies and cupcakes ever!! The ladies that work there, are great! They are always pleasant, and do their best to always accommodate me even on very short notice, an their designs are amazing!! read more

Ben G.

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16 years ago

These cupcakes will blow your mind. You'd never think to look for this gem in a strip mall but I swear you will never go to another bakery again. read more

James P.

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1

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9 years ago

Best Carrot Cake ever cannot pass without stopping + nice people working there always happy to help

Susan P.

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15 years ago

OMG! Don't know if it's appropriate to say this, but I will anyway. Orgasmic! read more

Julie M.

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1

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9 years ago

This place is great! Friendly staff & i Love the iced shortbread cookies.

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