The Italian sandwich was the best sandwich I've ever had. The focaccia was incredibly soft and light. The guy working the counter was super-friendly. Only had one cookie but it was great. Delightful! read more

A Taste of Friendship and Flour at Maker Baker - Findlay Market, Cincinnati By Brian | Take the Trip - Your Next Adventure is Waiting There's something magical about walking into a place that immediately feels like home... even if that home smells like warm sourdough and fresh cinnamon rolls (which, let's be honest, is the dream). That's exactly how we felt when we stepped up to Maker Baker, nestled inside the bustling Findlay Market in Cincinnati's charming Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Our visit started like any other - strolling through the market, soaking in the sights, sounds, and smells - when that heavenly scent of freshly baked bread practically pulled us in by the nose. We ended up grabbing a loaf of golden brown sourdough that was so light and fluffy, it practically bounced when we picked it up. As I admired the bread, I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin, the manager and storyteller-in-chief of Maker Baker. And let me tell you - this guy is passionate. He told me their sourdough starts with a starter named Vivian. Yes. Vivian. They named their starter. Like a beloved grandma who passed down her baking secrets. I smiled so hard I nearly dropped the loaf. Anyone who treats their dough starter like family is bound to be baking up something special. Kevin shared that Maker Baker got its start in a tent right outside the market, and thanks to their loyal customers (and clearly, Vivian's charm), they now have a cozy little home inside Findlay Market. As Kevin put it, they've become a part of the heartbeat of this historic market - and it's easy to see why. Then, with a glimmer in his eye, he asked, "Have you tried our Almost Famous Banana Pudding?" Spoiler: I hadn't. But a little post-visit digging confirmed it's the kind of dessert people write love letters to. So, guess who's going back? Kevin also raved about their homemade cinnamon rolls, which they ice to order - because why not live your best life? They're so good, they inspired a collab with Samuel Adams to create a Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bock. Yep - cinnamon roll beer. You can even snag it right at the stand. Cheers to sweet innovation! As we wrapped up our chat, Kevin tossed out a great lunch suggestion at a nearby BBQ joint. And just like that, we felt like we had made a new friend - the kind who sends you off full of good bread and good vibes. For me, it's never just about the food. It's the story behind it. The people. The journey. And tonight, when we slice into that beautiful loaf of sourdough, we won't just taste the bread. We'll taste history, heart, and a little bit of Vivian. Take the Trip. Your Next Adventure (and maybe your next cinnamon roll) is waiting. read more

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Makers Bakers has become a staple for me when I visit Findlay Market. I hadn't been in a while and about had a conniption fit when I didn't spot it it's usual place lol, but it is now located in the center of Findlay market. Their energy is the perfect match for the hustle and bustle of that location, and if the line seems long don't let it intimidate you, they move pretty quickly. The owners and staff are always super friendly and helpful. Every time I go I am greeted and made to feel like an old friend. On my last visit I tried at caramel apple lemonade , and it was super refreshing and I loved the flavor! The homemade Pop-Tarts are delicious but the bourbon caramel banana pudding has my heart. I will get that every time I can, it's that good. On my next visit I hope to try one of the Savory danishes, I'm thinking tomato garlic. read more

Love the excuse to check out Findlay Market. The service was friendly and we got the famous banana pudding. It was just the right amount of sweet and very creamy. It didn't blow my mind like other reviews, but very solid and good. read more

We had the best treats from Makers Bakers! The strawberry pop tart was delicious and my family gobbled it down quickly. The banana pudding is the best I've ever had; it's thick and tasty with the perfect (ample) amount of vanilla wafers/cookies. read more

Makers Bakers - Strawberry pop tart - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Small independent owned shop inside Findlay Market. Everything is homemade by the owners themselves. Many baked good selections. My daughter is a cinnamon roll connoisseur and put Makers Bakers up To the challenge. Served fresh and packaged neatly for transport home. Successful tasting and thumbs up review by my daughter. Now she wants to go back for more. Give them a try and meet the nice owners. read more

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No, because: these are THE BEST cinnamon buns. Small little humble stand in Findlay market, with servers that have big hearts and always a smile on their face. They asked how much frosting i wanted and i asked for a GENEROUS amount. I had to eat it the next day reheated and i can confidently say it was better than cinnabon. Flavour was there, but it also wasnt as sweet as cinnabon. It was a perfect ratio. Now, imagine if i ate it fresh! read more

Makers Bakers - Cinnamon bun - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Okay this is definitely not going to be a normal review compared to all of the 5 star reviews I read. I love supporting small independent local owned shops and after seeing the high ratings I decided to give place a try. I am not sure if all of the 5 star reviews made me have high too high of expectations, but all of their goodies just didn't match the reviews I was reading. I waited about 15 minutes in line to get their goodies. I asked the people in line if they had been here before, and everyone recommended the cinnamon rolls as a must have. When I got to the counter, I saw they had delicious looking brownies, cookies, banana pudding in addition to the cinnamon rolls. I also learned they now sell sour dough bread and was excited to try it, since I absolutely love it and it is my favorite type of bread. First off the service was okay. I told them it was my first time here and they were nice after the first comment, but I could tell they didn't want to be bothered with questions. There was only 1 other person behind me and I only asked 2 questions. I feel like the service could be improved, but I get that it was cold out and they were serving non-stop customers, so perhaps they just needed a break As for the items I ordered the following: 1) Cinnamon roll: yes it was good and I love that you can order the amount of frosting you want. The cinnamon roll tasted homemade and less chemical than your big chains like Cinnabon. However I just wasn't wowed. Idk if was the particular cinnamon roll they gave me, but it was kind of dry. The flavor was delicious though so overall I give it 4 stars. 2) Their chocolate chip cookie was large, soft in the center and tasty. But for the price I was expecting something more. Yes, I know places like Crumbl get away with selling gigantic lower quality cookies for a high price, but from a local bakery my expectations are higher. And though the cookie was better than Crumbl, it was still just okay. The taste just didn't wow me and I would give it 3 stars. 3) The biggest disappointment was the Oreo fudge brownie. I love brownies and I love Oreos so I thought this was going to be a home run. The brownie tasted stale and something in the icing tasted off. I don't know if these brownie were just in the case longer than usual, but for the price this really wasn't worth it. The brownie texture itself was chewy and great, but the actual flavor and icing ruined it. I would give this 2.5 stars 4) Lastly I tried their sourdough bread. You get a gigantic loaf for $8. Honestly it was good. The texture could use some work, but the taste was good. However I know places where I can buy sour dough loaves for a similar price that are better than here, but I am happy I got to at least try it. Overall I would say the bakery has okay to great items. I went in expecting excellence, but I think the hype just set the bar too high. I still recommend giving them a try and supporting a local business. I heard the banana bread is to die for, but it was out of my price range. Maybe someday I will give it a try! read more

Loved this place that's in Findlay Market! Owners were super nice and served us quickly. They have lots of fresh baked goods like pies, cookies, cheesecakes cinnamon rolls and banana pudding. I got a Big O'l cookie and a slice of cheesecake for my husband. Everything was so good! read more

Makers Bakers - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

AMAZING! Randomly stumbled across this spot on instagram and was already going to be at Findlay market so I decided to stop and grab some goodies. I'm so glad I did! I got the St. Patty's day special Guinness Cake - super rich and very deep flavors. Loved it. It was also pi day so I snagged a couple "mini" pies. The banana cream was out of this world - I took one pie and WOW. I love the texture of the brownie and I'm a sucker for cookies n cream. Also you can't go wrong with chocolate pie! I will definitely be back. Prices are reasonable considering the generous sizes, quality and taste. The person working the counter was very fun too and didn't rush me! Great experience. read more

Makers Bakers - Guinness cake - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Came to findlay market and saw that they were selling fresh bread so i had to try. Got the cheese and jalapeno focaccia. Honestly one of the best breads I've tasted! Served it to me fresh out of the oven and it was a whole loaf which is great. It was only 10 dollars too which is an awesome price. Service was nice and welcoming. Since it's in findlay market, the ambiance is great always filled with people on the weekends. Would def come back! (picture does not do it justice lol) read more

Makers Bakers - cheese and jalapeno focaccia - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place was fantastic. We stumbled upon it in Findlay Market this Sunday and it was one of the first places we stopped at. The counter person was very friendly. I saw they were selling cinnamon rolls which is why I stopped. I ended up buying a cinnamon roll and this ridiculously good cookie pie thing - think Mrs. Fields but it was like two layers of cookie pie with frosting in between. Sunday was apparently a fried foods day too, and I bought a freshly dipped corn dog from outside the market which apparently was also Makers Bakers. Definitely coming back here for that cookie pie next time I'm in town, and possibly for the OREO cake too, which also looked delicious. read more

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I live right down the street from Makers Bakers so this is dangerous for my stomach, but such a joy to my tastebuds. Lol! By far my favorite bakery in OTR. Their cakes and cheesecakes are true perfection. And I don't say that lightly!! Tara made me a Gingerbread Cake with bourbon caramel cream cheese icing for Christmas and my God -- that's the ONLY present that I needed. It was so dang good! She also made a spice cake with caramel apple filling for my group during the Fall for my Halloween Party and people lost their minds over it. Get in there and get you some folks! Kevin and Tara are friendly, awesome owners who make their customers feel appreciated. I'm glad to support them. read more

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The desserts were so tasty! The owner was kind and was very involved in the selection process. I would definitely try this place again! read more

Makers Bakers - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place has only been open for about 10 months and they have some of the best cheesecake that I've ever had! We came on the Findlay food tour, and met the super nice owner who told us a bit of their history. They were previously a stand/food truck on the side of the Findlay market before opening up their garage shop at Findlay. We sampled their bourbon caramel glazed cheesecake and oh my goodness it was probably one of the best cheesecakes if not the best cheesecakes that I've ever had. It was so light and tasty and delightful. I inhaled it in like two minutes! My husband who doesn't like sweets finished the whole thing! Super cute place and would love to try their other cheesecakes out next time! read more

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Visited as part of a Cincinnati food tour! Makers bakers was the highlight! Yummy!! Highly recommend!!

The Banana Pudding is good here and I have had many times! 1. It cost a bit much if your on a budget. 2. The customer service is not that great every time ,I buy Banana pudding from here the ladies at the cash/ cooking are just not very nice and seem to be a bit NICE / Nasty . I hope that the service does get a bit better soon !!!!! read more

I just happened to have stumbled across Makers Bakers and Wow am I glad I did! I tried the brownie and cinnamon roll. These are some of the best pastries/deserts in the city of Cincinnati. Super delicious with high quality ingredients. There were a ton of other options I could have tried like their award winning pudding or their key lime pie, but I'll have to go back for those items. The service was so friendly and very helpful in understanding their offerings. There's no doubt that I will be going back! read more

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The best banana pudding in the city. It's a different take on what I'm used to. It was more cakey but I discovered I like cake banana pudding with the bourbon sauce. OH YAY! read more

Had the opportunity to try the banana pudding at the taste of Cincinnati 2023. The man running the booth proudly proclaimed that it was the best banana pudding in the city. The banana pudding was just ok for me. I liked the whipped consistency but it seemed like they blended some of the other ingredients. I only had very small pieces of banana and I only remember tiny cookie crumbles. I'm hoping this is not their best dessert. I may try something else if I'm in Findley Market. read more

I was leaving Findlay and stopped immediately because the amazing smell of fresh cinnamon buns. Stopped in and grabbed a big cookie and it was AMAZING! Staff was so friendly and fun too. Cant wait to go back. Don't miss this stop when you're at Findlay! read more

Everything here is excellent but my favorite is the iced cinnamon rolls. Each bite provides a slightly different balance of cinnamon and crunchy or gooey deliciousness. You cannot go wrong with any of their selections. read more

Makers Bakers - Cinnamon rolls - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place came highly recommended by the fcbk group Chowdown Cincinnati and I can totally see why! I don't usually eat banana pudding but so many people raved about it I thought I'd give it a try. I got the bourbon caramel version and totally get what all the fuss is about! It's excellent!! I also loved their cinnamon rolls and they let me choose how much icing to put on them. I enjoyed a brownie from here as well. The customer service was super friendly and helpful. All in all a great place to visit at Findlay! read more

Loving a new edition to @findlaymarket @makersbakersco Makers Bakers makes some of the best pies around. Their crusts are just right. Flaky, flavorful, not dey, just the right consistency! Tried a personal chicken pot pie and was so good they made a custom full sized pie. Last us two meals. Great ratio of chicken and veggies inside. Ordered a key lime pie for Thanksgiving and can't wait to try it. The owners are always there, happy to make something custom and just good people. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself or impress a friend with some of these great pies read more

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This hands down is the best Cinnamon Roll I have ever had. The frosting was perfect, the out side firm and inside it was filled with cinnamon and so moist. I live in CA and will be back next year and beeline to Makers Bakers! Love this place! read more

Makers Bakers - The owners are great people! - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We live in the neighborhood and go here all the time. SO GOOD. If you can snag a blueberry danish out of the oven do it.

Try the Yummy banana puddin'..! The smells got me first, then the menu. Recommend..! Beautiful day at Findlay Market..!

Friends suggested stoping here for their cinnamon rolls and it certainly was worth it!! Crunchy, yet soft on the inside and the perfect amount of cinnamon and sugar! Kevin(one of the owners) was awesome and so friendly. This is a must have while at Findlay Market!! read more

Makers Bakers makes the best cheesecake in town. It's located on the north side of Findlay Market. Their best-seller is the vanilla cheesecake with caramel bourbon sauce. But they sell a wide variety of flavors and you can order ahead off their website. They also sell cheesecake by the slice $6, so that's great if you're having a cheesecake craving. They have wonderful cinnamon rolls and bread pudding among other items. Everything is rich and decadent and tastes way better than you can make at home! read more

Makers Bakers - vanilla cheesecake with bourbon caramel sauce - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Oreo brownie - decadent! Bourbon caramel banana pudding - creamy deliciousness that you never want the indulgence to end!

Kevin, Tara, & their crew are a must visit if you're already at the market but on the off chance you heart banana pudding - you should probably plan a trip to visit them. I've had a few things, cinnamon rolls, banana pudding (don't make me try and pick a favorite), and cookie cake. I can't wait to keep trying more because everything is better than heavenly. read more

It was a really long line when I went back in March, but I knew that the food was going to be good. I was right! I ordered the banana pudding, which was fantastic! The employees were kind and welcoming. I'll definitely be returning again when I come back to Cincinnati. read more

Some of the best cheesecake and banana pudding you will ever eat! I hear their cinnamon rolls are great too. If you are in the Cincinnati area, you must stop by Findlay Market and try this place. read more

Makers Bakers - Lemon lavender cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Truly life-changing. Got their Key Lime Pie after my Saturday morning trip at the market today and for sure the taste is there! Kevin I believe was more than gracious going through the three choices at that time: Peach Cobbler, Blackberry Cobbler, and the Key Lime Pie. His colleague Tara was in Findlay Kitchen fixing the cinnamon rolls which I hear are good along with all their assortments for one fellow vendor came over inquiring about cheesecakes, custards, cupcakes, practically all the sweets that begin with c one can think of to see what all they have for the day. Back to the pie: crust was meh but that custard in the middle, top 2 by far. They're moving inside Findlay Market so only to bigger and better and I'll be there along the way tasting all their decadent treats. Cruel that the serving was fairly tiny. Had me wanting more. Check out their website and IG. read more

Makers Bakers - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

my favorite little spot to get a sweet treat! The cinnamon rolls are my absolute favorite! Best I've had! and the staff is always so kind!

I was walking around the market and got the amazing smell of Cinnamon and had to find it. We sniffed it out to find Makers Bakers and their fresh cinnamon rolls which we loved. The owner suggested banana pudding which I don't care for ever but decided to give it a try and I am so glad I did when I say it's the best banana pudding I've ever had it is the BEST. I may not eat any others but this one is a must have I live 45 minutes away and came back the same week for more! The customer service is amazing too so friendly. You've won a new customer! read more

Makers Bakers - Best banana pudding EVER - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I was referred to Maker's Bakers by a friend who said that it's the only decent cheesecake in the city. My friend moved from New Jersey and said no one here knew how to make cheesecake, so I had to try it. And I got hooked on them. Not just the cheesecake but their fantastic cinnamon rolls which are the best in town and everything else that they make is fabulous. Their customer service is wonderful everyone who works there is courteous and informative and answer all my questions. And fortunately they post on social media when they make my favorite favorite favorite thing in the world which is brownies with bacon frosting. Because they don't make it very often, when I see it posted I can run down and get them. read more

Luca loved his corndog and fried pickles! Great experience and great food! Visited Makers Bakers at Findlay Market! read more

Makers Bakers - Luca loved his corn dog and pickles. - Desserts Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My husband and I were wandering Findlay market looking for something sweet after lunch, and we were so glad we stopped here! We were greeted by who I think was the owner, and he was so friendly and helpful. You could tell he was proud of what they make here. At his suggestion, I got the bourbon caramel banana pudding, and my husband got the peach cobbler (warmed and with bourbon caramel sauce!). We were blown away by our desserts- the banana pudding was a hefty size but was light in texture, there was great banana flavor, the bourbon came through nicely in the sauce, and rather than a nilla wafer cookie it tasted like they made their own cake or something that is put into the pudding. It was fantastic! My husband's cobbler was also really tasty. The peaches were perfectly sweet, and the surrounding cake had delicious caramelized bits which were perfect mixed with that caramel sauce. We loved our desserts, and would definitely recommend a stop here! read more

I have been here several times since they opened up, they have the best key lime pie you'll find outside of the Florida keys. They also make the Best cheesecake I've ever had. Definitely worth a trip to Findlay Market. read more