Sweet Mary's Bakery being in downtown Akron is kind of like if they opened an official Nintendo store in Amish Country. You people don't know what you have. The line would be out the door all day that they're open if so. These sweet treats are properly salted. The recipes are reliably followed. The aesthetics are consistent. The Thai tea is not a ghastly shade of Cheeto orange. On top of all that, the messaging left through sugar cookie icing/social media usage is actually punk rock. What's not to love? read more

I stopped at Sweet Mary's Bakery for the first time and had a great experience. It's a little shop with baked goods and coffee. Seating is limited because it is a small location but they had a few seats in the front window. The staff was friendly and answered all my questions about the Gluten free options and coffee. They have a separate display case for gluten free treats and also had some in the cold box. read more

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Just have to give props to this wonderful place + people again! Today two of us split their cheddar bacon biscuit with sausage gravy + their lemon custard cruffin: heaven!! Oh and an iced banana latte (divine). The food is top notch as is the care of the people who work there. Thank you, neighbors! read more

Exceptional staff and service! If you're in Akron you should definitely hit them up!! read more

This bakery is the BEST! Every time we go we have to get 5 to 6 things because of how amazing the options are! The staff are AMAZING and the food is FABULOUS!!! The atmosphere is so welcoming and friendly. Best place ever to go you must try! read more

The best pecan sticky bun I've ever consumed! It's a tiny little place with giant deliciousness. Service was moderately paced but worth waiting for. Great coffee! read more

The treats are the best in town. The vegetarian quiche was full of veggies and cheese and was very filling. The macaroon with salted caramel had the perfect ratio of salty sweetness. The macaroon was both crisp on the outside with just the right amount of chewy. read more

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Rude staff and dry pastries. Won't be returning here. This is not the only bakery in the area

Everything, especially their cookies, cakes and stand against fascism. Couldn't recommend highly enough!

A classic Akron bakery. Varieties of macaroons, rotations of new croissant specials, and recently addition of coffee refreshments. I love how passionate this group of bakers are, involved in their community and supporting local movements. It's only fair that we return the favor and support their local business. The staff is so cute, making sure to update their followers on Instagram on all the latest specials. Overall, I love how involved and inclusive this whole staff and establishment is. read more

I absolutely love the blackberry ginger scones and the blueberry mascarpone crumble cake! I also really love the Americanos. Overall, the service is my favorite - I love the warm and positive greeting I receive when I enter. read more

I've been wanting to try Sweet Mary's for over a year since I began following them on social. They reopened last weekend and I was so excited to finally check them out this morning. I'm very sad to say I'm seriously let down. To begin, I'll say it is not first timer friendly. The menu is vague, nothing is described, and cases were sparse, at 9:30am (they open at 9). Items in the cases were not labeled so I really had no idea what was what. They offer coffee, but there is no coffee menu to be found. We opted for lattes which were good, but I'm not sure what else they offer. Now for the pastries--we ordered 5 macarons, which are delicious. My husband got the "meat stuffed croissant" no idea what meat it's stuffed with, but we were surprised to receive it cold. Had to warm up at home. I ordered an Asiago bagel and spicy pimento spread. Our experience took about 20 minutes, there were 3 ahead of us in line so be prepared for a bit of a wait. Happy to see another locally owned small business coming out the other side post COVID closures but I'd love to see a few improvements to their menu board before I hurry back. read more

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We live in Cleveland, and don't get down Akron way very often. I was really looking forward to trying this from all the reviews. I found it meh. The cheese danish was cinnamony (not a plus for me) and the cheese wasn't very cheesy. The vanilla cruller was also cinnamony. My wife liked the two scones (lemon/blueberry and butter pecan) and the cinnamon roll. The next day the leftovers were hard like rocks, even though we put them in plastic baggies. I wanted to try some cheesecake, but we didn't see any out. We waited about 20 minutes in line. We won't be back. read more

Very nice small place...i stop by on occasion for coffee and pastry and to bring one home for my partner. Always greeted nicely and given descriptions of all the yummy baked goods... Haven't tried the savory treats but based on the line out the door I think they are just fine. read more

This place is located on a busy street. I got lucky I found parking right in front. But they were closed. Hours on the internet didn't match the hours the employees were there. Very disappointed in this fact. I can only give a review based on these facts. read more

Sweet Mary's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Visited here for the first time today. Loved it! Very positive vibe! Excellent selection of baked goods, macarons, and beverages. Appreciated the fact that gluten free items were also available and in a separate case. Also tried the black blueberry tea and it was amazing! The staff person working at the counter was friendly and helpful. The tea was great! Loved the flavor and it was refreshing! Ate the gluten free zucchini bar with a cream cheese filling. So good! Will definitely stop here again the next time I'm in downtown Akron! read more

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Very friendly staff. They cater to dietary needs. They have regular pastries along with gluten free. There is even dairy free options for beverages. I got a gluten free blueberry scone that was good. read more

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I've been hearing good things and I always love supporting a local business. They provided cookies for an event I attended a couple years ago and I enjoyed them. While I'm not sure it quite lived up to all the hype when I visited on my own, it was still a sweet little shop. The employees were friendly and it wasn't crowded on a Friday afternoon. However, there is very little selection and I am sure it's best to come closer to when they open. I selected a couple iced sugar cookies and a cinnamon roll. They were good, but likely had been sitting in the display case for awhile. Maybe a little less fresh than they had been several hours ago, but not bad by any stretch. I would try again earlier in the day and maybe order one of the savory pastries. Also- The cinnamon roll would have tasted better heated up. I was surprised they didn't offer that option. Over all- nice little urban bakery downtown Akron. read more

Love this bakery - every thing has always tasted good and I love their spirit too! My favorite is the sugar cookies and their social justice stands. read more

AMAZING FOOD!! must visit this bakery if you are in town. Loved their cheesecake, cinnamon roll, and macrons!!

Not good and the service was horrible! You will get better cookies and desserts at giant eagle and served with a smile not a attitude

Adorable bakery tucked in downtown Akron. Heard such fantastic things about Mary's and they were all true. I of course was extremely indecisive since EVERYTHING in the display looked delectable so I decided to get a small sampling of sweets. As pictured I tried a chocolate croissant, vanilla cruller, and a slice of s'mores pie. While all were delicious, the cruller was my favorite of the three! Such a classic pastry to indulge with. Can't wait to return! read more

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Dear World, In September, I visited Ohio to attend Nine Inch Nails' "Fan Day" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland -- and then catch the band's subsequent concert near Akron, where I was staying. Just before leaving Akron for Cleveland, I saw Sweet Mary's Bakery across the street. I knew the best way to say "thank you" to the band and staff for staging such an awesome event was by providing top-notch baked goods. Every true NIN fan is aware of two things: 1) When Trent Reznor sings "I wanna feel you from the inside," he's speaking to, and about, a chocolate chip cookie, and 2) Trent really, really loves rainbows. I asked the friendly staff at Mary's for a dozen assorted cookies -- and, if possible, one with the band's logo customized with frosting on top. Could they do that in, say, 15 minutes? Ohio's cookie experts were up for what I clearly didn't understand was an insane request. That customized cookie (pictured) replicated the logo exactly. Like the others purchased, it almost certainly achieved the perfect balance of sweetness and softness -- or at least that's what I assume, based off the smile of the band's staff photographer/social media person. Later, I approached fans/RRHOF staff with a few leftovers. Many used words like "fantastic" and "delicious," or simply asked where the bakery was located. Some more memorable comments (though my recollection is a little foggy, so these may not be the actual events): "Need you. Dream you. Find you. Taste you," one fan said, munching on and muttering to his cookie. "Love you." "I WANT A LITTLE BIT! I WANT A TASTE OF IT!" another yelled, unable to control himself. "BITE! CHEW!" Though I was slightly afraid the man would bite the hand that fed him, I offered the box anyway; he politely took a treat, ate it, and smiled. "Now doesn't that make you feel better?" I asked. He nodded and said he could finally sleep soundly -- that everything was all right. Though I had a race the next day, I finally tried a cookie myself -- and realized I had stumbled upon the best bakery in all of Ohio. "This is the only time I really feel alive," I said to no one in particular. read more

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Top-notch baked goods, right here in Akron. None of that frosting-drowned stuff you find at other bakeries. Flavorful, well-considered, well-executed recipes every dang time they open those doors. The quiche is amazing, especially with the bacon jam. We've also gotten a bunch of sweet stuff -- beautifully flaky, buttery goodness, sweet, but never over-sweet. Vague menu descriptions and wonky hours are par for the course in my (limited) experience with higher-end bakeries. Not sure why -- maybe something about eccentric genius. Can't be easy running a business in downtown Akron right now, but they're making really great stuff, and I'm praying they survive the ghost town that downtown has become. read more

Excellent food, excellent service. I have a gluten allergy and it was accommodated well. The GF biscuits and gravy are the best I've ever had. read more

Best bakery in town! We ordered spinach and feta croissants, lemon blueberry lemon scone and Quiche Loraine. It's super yummy! We really enjoy every bite of it! Highly recommend! read more

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AMAZING goods, especially when they have the gluten free brownie bars. I can't remember the name of them but they are SOOOO GOOD. The croissants are amazing, cheesecake... whatever they have it's absolutely delicious. They cater to their community which I LOVE being an Akronite. A great small business with friendly service. I wish they were open more but they are technically a micro bakery. Get there fast! I got a hilarious peanut butter pie for Valentine's Day. They do it all!!! Very clean. You have to watch their social media to see specials or just ask what they have sometimes. I think it's super fun to try new things like that! read more

The best European pastries on this side of the pond. Sweet and/or savory, these are delicious. Pistachio rose scones, rhubarb croissant, mango coconut twist, ham and cheese, spinach and feta, and the cherry tomato cheese were amazing. Don't get me started on the macarrons!! read more

just great must try it staff are amazing You can't find anything wrong to complain about read more

This place was incredible. Delicious food and great service. Everyone was so polite. The little bakery is warm and inviting and feels cozy. Definitely plan on returning soon. read more

Going to Sweet Mary's is my favorite treat! Everything is delicious - sometimes I order gluten free just because the coffee cake is so tasty! read more

this is my favorite bakery . It is well worth the money and the workers are very nice .

This bakery is packed with a lot of love. I love businesses that you can tell put a lot of time and energy into their product and shop. Parking is available on the street and behind the shop in a small parking lot for free. I didn't have a problem finding a spot in the afternoon on a weekday. The bakery has a big seating area for patrons to hang out in- at least 10 or so tables. Their menu/specials for the day are written on a chalkboard. To be honest, I was really overwhelmed. Everything in the bakery looked delicious. I was set on coming here to try the macarons, but I just had to leave with a slice of chocolate peanut butter pie. The macarons were delicious- I had to pace myself eating them because they were some of the best I've ever had. Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth, not too sugary, and adorable. The chocolate peanut butter pie was also delicious - more peanut butter than chocolate, but whipped to perfection. I can't wait to come back to Sweet Mary's and pick out more macarons and try more of their desserts! read more

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I came to try out the pączki on Pączki Day. Picked up a half dozen assorted flavors. They were a huge hit. Will definitely stop back to try more baked goods! read more

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I can't express how wonderful this bakery is; they have an amazing and wide range of pastries, drinks, cheese cakes and macros to select from with flavors changing along with the seasons. Personally I enjoy the roll of the dice going at different times to see what's left in the pastry case. The employees are always the sweetest and most helpful group of people. The bakery itself feels like a comfy, warm, and safe place to be, I recommend this place to literally anyone I can. read more

They mostly have breakfast and small lunch items like soups and quiches. I had the chili and it was delicious, not too spicy but very hearty. I also had a slice of apple pie which tasted great, the only part I did not like it that they put granulated sugar on the pie top. Their bakery case it really small, they had three pie, cookies and cinnamon rolls. As I was sitting and eating they brought out red velvet cupcakes, so I'm guessing that as they make more dessert they put them out on display. read more

Let me tell you about this place! Holyyyy bakery. I'm always someone who loves to hit a bakery when I'm on a vacation to like New York, Chicago, Orlando, or Los Angeles. And you know when you get that omg thing that you just wish you could find at home? This is it. Absolutely remarkable products. Cookies, cakes, pies, tiramisu, PERFECT FRENCH MACARONS, biscuits, etc. All from scratch and made with love. Supplies are limited though as everything is FRESH, but its worth getting up a little earlier OR just place an order. I haven't had a bad experience yet even when I step outside my comfort zone. Oh and don't forget the discount bins. They always have reduced still amazing goodies. You gotta check this place out! PLUS ITS A LOCAL BUSINESS! Literally no cons ;) read more

Amazing food, amazing staff! Only complaint is I wish they were open more! I highly recommend the BLT, a sugar cookie or any of the super yummy cheesecakes. Anything you get will be good though! read more

I had my birthday cake done here and was NOT disappointed! It was a four layered chocolate cake with peanut butter filling and almond frosting. They also put chocolate covered strawberries on top and chocolate drip (melted chocolate that drips down the side). The thing was HUGE and SO rich. It was amazing. Pricing wasn't bad at all either. The staff was really nice and attentive when I went in to order it (a month in advance). I will go back for other baked goods and breakfast, because they have some great morning selections. I would recommend this place any time! read more

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The people who run this business are incredibly rude. The baked goods are OK, nothing to write home about. The prices are too high and I won't be back. read more