What an absolute beautiful gem this place is! Everything was lovely: 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! read more

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Our wedding was this past weekend and we finally received our wedding cake that we were most excited for! It was beautiful and tasted amazing just as we expected. Everyone at the bakery we worked with was so nice and helpful. But most importantly, their cakes are incredible, we had a hard time deciding at the initial tasting and we got so many compliments at the wedding. I was adamant from the beginning that I wanted a GOOD cake and that all my guests got a piece that was a decent size since most weddings this is overlooked. Thank you for putting so much care into our big day! read more

We so enjoyed our afternoon tea before our show Downtown. This was our second experience in the Tea 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. read more

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The BonBonerie was an awesome place for afternoon tea and treats! A very cozy yet bustling bakery and tea room creates the perfect setting. Friendly, helpful service makes this a must visit establishment. Im glad a had a light lunch because after three tiers, I was pleasantly full. Everything was great from the finger sandwiches to the sugar cookies. The teas were delicate yet flavorful. I had both Ginger Peach and White Mango. read more

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Came for afternoon tea with friends and it was a cute, fun experience. Homey and nostalgic feels inside. Reservations are highly recommended for this. We each selected a tea and then we were served a slice of quiche and a 3 tier platter of various sandwiches and treats. The quiche was not hot at all, but delicious. Service was just okay. It was something different to do with friends than just lunch. If I come back I'd probably order off the cafe menu and not the traditional tea as the treats were heavy on the sweet for me. read more

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Only an insane person would give this place anything but 5 stars. If there was a service issues; what ever their cakes, cookies, pastries are all worth it. read more

A friend and I stopped by the spot for a late lunch and it's so cute inside! I will say it's a big of a maze if you park in the parking lot close to the bakery entrance. I ordered their BEC, which had super crispy bacon, egg and cheese on a housemate biscuit. Our server was super kind as well! read more

I've been to The BonBonerie before and was very impressed. Just went there for a bridal shower for a dear friend of mine. They really know how to make food that is delicious and looks beautiful. Loved the tea too! I'm partial to herbal or decaffeinated teas - they served an amazing strawberry one followed by a blueberry one. Colors and flavor were remarkable. Since it was the day after Valentine's Day, the decorations were still up including a photo backdrop perfect for the occasion. You need to take the time to look at examples of what they create. It will make you drool! It was so busy that I didn't get many photos. read more

The BonBonerie - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What can be said that hasn't already been said? This beautiful bakery churns out the most visually appealing, delicious treats like no other bakery I've been to. Their high prices are warranted and we've never been disappointed. They are always busy, but take a number and the line moves quickly. Staff is always friendly and ready to answer questions. A small parking lot, but there's a public lot across the street. While I miss the days of their original tea room, the current one is fine. Nothing to write home about. Food is good, but the original cozy, adorable aesthetic is gone. Come here for the bakery. It's the showstopper. read more

I went there to get some last minute valentines Day desserts and it was BUSY! They have a wide selection of desserts and items. I got two of their flower cookies (with the icing it made them look exactly like real flowers....so beautiful that you don't want to eat it!) and two slices of their opera cream cake, which was phenomenal! Only negative is the small parking area (but there is a place across the street (have to pay?) and the stairs going up...just watch your steep read more

This has been on my want-to-try list for a while so I was excited when a friend booked a birthday reservation for afternoon tea. They tried to squeeze our group of 8 into a small picnic table and eventually had to add two chairs. Service was a bit slow but it was crowded and we each placed our tea order (only one small pot per person included unlike most other formal teas I've been to that offer unlimited tastings) and two of us requested no meat/vegetarian accompaniments. First came a round a spinach quiche slices, then the full tiers of pastries, finger sandwiches, and desserts (2 tiers for the table). Everything was tasty and we enjoyed trying the various flavors, though we could have used a written menu because they were rattled off quickly. Unfortunately, it went downhill from there. No offers of fresh hot water to resteep. Our server brought extra of the veggie sandwiches over without prompting. When we got the checks, they were added to the bills along with required large group gratuity. When questioned, the manager insisted that our request wasn't early enough and the website spelled out the policy which we should have read in advance. Despite my explaining we hadn't made the reservation (or had any reason to check the website before walking in) and explaining that the server should have clarified if we wanted to purchase extra sandwiches considering there was only 1 meat item served family style, she loudly continued to state that I should have read the website before ordering and didn't offer any concession. I would not return based on the lack of hospitality and service. Also, if you're going for a formal tea vibe, spring for some real napkins, paper doesn't pair with china! read more

Amazing cafe and bakery! There are two options when you enter - for sit down service and for bakery items. Parking is limited, and parking on street or lot can take money. Download parking meter app for easiest and fastest option Seasonal options are limitless and delicious. Daily options are incredible! Flaky pastries with buttery finish, never dry, and always a bit of comfort and love with every bite Staff can be a bit disconnected if you're not ready to order straight away - I did not enjoy this part of the interaction. It did happen more than once. The cookies and treats make my day! Some clients will bring in BonBonerie for meetings because they know it makes my day Local restaurants serve their products as desserts as well Overall, it's very nice, quaint, and traditional tea cafe and bakery read more

I moved from Cincinnati for 5 years and never forgot the magic here! I was close by today and this little Cincinnati gem is even more amazing than I remembered! They had carrot cake samples - and I fell in love all over again! I came in for a few birthday cupcakes which is awesome that they had something beautiful without having to special order! 3/7/25 the super sweet young girl helped me and didn't even get mad that I forgot to take a number. This really is a Cincinnati treasure! Lots of love! Thank you for all the magic! read more

The BonBonerie - Carrot Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Having afternoon tea at the Bonbonerie was delightful! Calling ahead for reservations recommended. The selection and service were great! As tea parties go, this would be a casual tea. A wonderful feature was that each guest got their own pot of their choice of tea, refillable with a different flavor option! Most if not all tea service items were available for individual purchase upstairs in the bakery. read more

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If you haven't tried the afternoon tea at the BonBonerie you must. Going into the café is like walking into a quaint English tea shop. It is simply delightful Once we are seated, the waitress took our drink order and then came with a lovely tray of finger foods. Everything from small sandwiches, quiche and pastries. Whether your taste is sweet or savory all is covered. read more

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there is no better pastry shop within 50 miles of Cincinnati. The café is pretty good but quite pricey and tiny portions and the service is not so good but the bakery is superb. read more

We arrived shortly before 11 o'clock. After a short wait, we were promptly seated, and our order was taken. An hour later, we were finished with breakfast. The menu is not very diverse, as far as selections go. What was offered was very good. I had the curry chicken salad sandwich w/ a cup of tomato bisque soup, my boyfriend had the breakfast tea plate. read more

The BonBonerie - Chocolate Pistachio Cake, Caramel Latte creme bruleè - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We were gifted cookies from the BonBonerie for a small gathering following our engagement. They were fantastic. We are still eating them five days later and they taste fresh. I don't know how a sugar cookie can be so good. They aren't overly sweet, which I appreciate. This is not my first brush with the BonBonerie. The carrot cake is among the best I've ever had. I've spread the gospel on the carrot cake. The employees have always been super friendly and helpful. Splurge and get your cakes from here! read more

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I've ordered a carrot cake 2 years in a row which has always been great, and finally had the chance to enjoy high tea! The assortment of food was delicious - from the baked goods and cookies to the savory options. For each item, they provided the exact number per guest, which made sharing seamless, but we easily could have eaten more of the finger sandwiches and quiche! :) They had a nice selection of all different types of tea, there were 3 of us in the group and we were each able to order 2 tea pots during our visit. I wish the ambiance and decor was more charming and uniform. The waiting hall was not very inviting and could be spruced up since it seems common for guests to wait before their table is ready. There is only 1 spot to wait where you feel like you are not in the way of everyone else walking through the hallway and even then, it still feels tight. The tearoom itself had some funky art but I think this vibe could be played up more to stand out as not just another "English tea decor" spot. The tea cups and saucers were mismatched, but would have been more fun if they were matching orrr more purposefully mismatched (versus feeling like the cups and saucers were just randomly placed together). It was also very loud in the room! Our overall experience was good but I think there's still a lot of potential to make this place super cute and unique! read more

The BonBonerie - High tea assortment - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This is an edited review! This was once a favorite place of mine, until today when I was harassed by a worker. I was at lunch here with my mother when a male worker walked past us on his way to smoke a cigarette outside. He stood very close to us and asked three or more times, "Where's daddy at?" We gave no response or even eye contact and he did not seem to understand how inappropriate that was and just was laughing. It's especially humiliating to have my mother experience this behavior. I couldn't wait to leave. read more

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Every single bakery item I've had from here is AMAZING! When I got this cake the words are wrong but the cake was so good I didn't even care! read more

The BonBonerie - White chocolate raspberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Bon Bonerie is the gold standard when it comes to bakeries. I have been eating treats from here my whole life and have yet to ever be disappointed! I was recently on a scone kick and wanted to swing in there because I knew if anyone was going to make a good scone, it would be Bon Bonerie. They are well known for their Opera cake, but I'm not a huge chocolate person so I've always steered more towards their other offerings. On this visit I went with my sister and my 2 year old niece and I was so pleased with how sweet and kind and patient the folks there were with her. They so kindly gave her a free cookie and I think she's officially a Bon Bonerie fan for life as well! read more

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My go to dessert spot! They always can accommodate anything I need on a cake. The opera cream is my favorite. The service is quick and efficient! Cincinnati's best bakery. read more

The BonBonerie - Cotton candy pig cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Just exquisite and beautiful on the inside. I loved the art and the beautiful tea pots all around. A fun time and a first visit for me. I went with family and loved the entire experience. The service by Ted was wonderful. Also, picked up a few items at the bakery. Less impressed by the woman who waited on me. A smile would have been nice but I candidly don't think it would be possible. Oh well. Can't wait to go again. I highly recommend. read more

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Their desserts are out of this world good! The specialty cookies, with the themed icing, are my favorite. The opera cake is so good, too. Service is quick and friendly, and it's fun to look around at all the very creative touches everywhere! So cool inside! read more

Upon entry to the bakery, you will grab a number, and they will call your number and then you order to ensure customers receive service in the order they arrived. If you like chocolate, a go to for me is usually a slice of the opera cream torte, and a few other treats like the peanut butter bar and other seasonal treats. I've also bought a few cakes for birthdays. They are expensive for the small size but are delicious. If you'd like, they can add Happy Birthday and a name to a small chocolate piece (see photo). read more

The BonBonerie - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is a great bakery! My husband bought me an opera cream cake for my birthday and it was delicious. It was so moist, balanced in flavor and the perfect size. The chocolate was tempered perfectly. The filling was delicious. I want to eat it all over again. Also the price is great! I will be back! read more

The BonBonerie - Opera cream cake - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We took my 95 year old grandma for her birthday and it was the perfect lunch spot. Our server was so patient and accommodating and made her feel so special. Most of us did the tea lunch and it was so nice to relax and enjoy our tea with an assortment of bites. All of the tea cups were different with cute little tea spoons and sugar cubes at the table. The BonBonerie is a rare gem in the city and one of the best to enjoy tea with family or friends. Thank you! read more

BonBonerie used to be my favorite place. It's where we had my wedding shower, my baby shower, custom birthday cakes and child's parties. One of our custom cakes is even on their website! Things apparently have changed and not for the good. I bought a piece of cake for my mom's birthday and the slices are not even full slices anymore. I understand costs are going up, but cutting corners is not what I expected at BonBonerie....not even a dollop of icing on top with a piece of white chocolate anymore. read more

The BonBonerie - Opera Cream - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I have nothing but great things to say about this magical place. There's basically two businesses. We started at the bakery and got a lot of good desserts. And I hear they can sell out fast so even though it was just barely lunchtime, we loaded up! Very friendly staff and overall just great desserts. I would definitely recommend the cupcakes! Next we made our way over to the café for lunch. It is very homey and sweet and just a great environment. You could choose to just have tea and snacks and they call it a High Tea. Or you could just order some of their many good sandwiches and also enjoy a cup of tea. Basically the tea is there so enjoy it! I had the grilled cheese and a cup of the tortilla soup for lunch and it was delicious! Very well done and very professional. Also came with chips on my plate. I would have probably had a salad instead of the chips but I did not know at the time that was possible. Great place for lunch! Prices are higher for the food but it is high quality with great service and just an overall great atmosphere. Very fun and kitschy and European! read more

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Enjoyed my lunch. Very pleasant staff. Will be back with the red hat ladies for our annual Christmas party.

The opera cream torte from BonBonerie appears to me in my dreams sometimes... it's truly incredible. Great little spot for pastries or desserts, you can tell they're made with a lotta love:) read more

Perfect place for a tea party with friends! This was the BEST place ever I've been to and I highly recommend you do the tea party. Favorite tea was the strawberry kiwi & the apricot. Each tea is curated to perfection and there's a lot of variety to chose from. Staff was so friendly! read more

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I only stopped in for some bakery treats to grab-and-go, but I was incredibly impressed. The smell of the bakery was fantastic, and all the baked goods could be seen coming out fresh. They had larger options like cakes and cheesecakes, which could be ordered ahead with customization, as well as small individual items ready to take home. We got the Molasses Cookie, Iced Ginger Leaf, and Apple Orchard Bar. I can honestly say these were the truest seasonal flavors I've ever had. It was obvious that real spices and ingredients like fresh ginger were used. I will definitely be back, and will have to try the cafe for lunch too! read more

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Went to The BonBonerie with a small group for the tea time offering (tea and assortment of treats). I was expecting an out of the ordinary tea, but it tasted like something I could've found on a shelf in my local grocery store. Same goes for the finger sandwiches. Nothing 'wowed' me. And, quality-wise, it was overpriced by about twenty dollars. Our waitress was hard to hear in the sea of talking b/c of the loaded room. (I understand the effort to cram them in with those prices!) She didn't look at any of us as we ordered. Maybe she was distracted by a particularly distasteful picture on the wall. Not only do they overcharge, they are stunningly ignorant of the history of our country. Hard pass on this cafe/bakery. read more

Bonbonerie is one of my happy places in Cincinnati! They have the most wonderful pastries, the cutest seasonal cookies, wonderful tea, and nice lunch. I've celebrated my birthday now 2 times here, and the service has always been wonderful. They have a great collection of cakes by the slice or whole as well as a ton of other treats. Their tea selection is extensive too. Their crème brûlée and their chocolate mousse are my favorite desserts of theirs, and their white chicken chili is so amazing when they have it! Such a cute shop, with a little garden, and a bakery out back. I always look forward to my visits :) read more

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Love afternoon tea at BonBonerie! In fact, we love everything at BonBonerie!! They always have great food, teas, desserts and goodies! Cant wait until next time!! read more

The BonBonerie - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This review is for the Bonbonerie Cafe, not the bakery, although I love the bakery too. This is one of my favorite spots for lunch with a friend (or a few). The food is always prepared fresh and I have never been disappointed. This week, the latte was as fabulous looking as it was tasting. The only thing that was a little challenging on this visit is that it took a while for our server to get to us and return with my latte. We arrived at the peak of lunch time and it was super busy, so 100% understandable. All the staff was simply delightful overall. Tip: Sit in one of the dining rooms. It's must more upbeat and a better chance your server will keep you top of mind. We sat in the breezeway and it was quite busy as people use that to go to and from the bakery and cafe. It's also a bit more quiet so if you want to have a private conversation, it can be hard since there is a second table there. read more

The BonBonerie - A delightful simple latte served in a mug (m preference over a paper cup) - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Lovely ambiance and a great treat to sample so many small bites (you will leave full!!). Tried the wild strawberry tea and hibiscus tea, and enjoyed them both. We didn't feel rushed at all. read more

The BonBonerie - Afternoon tea service - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is going to be an unpopular opinion in the City of Cincinnati, but I really am not a fan of Bonbonerie. I've had it a few times from Jungle Jim's and it's always been on my list to get to the actual bakery. I've tried the Opera Cream cake a few times. The times I've gotten it from Jungle Jim's, it's not that great and is usually dry. The cupcake versions are better than the cake versions. One thing that really makes them lose points for me is that they are not a traditional bakery in the sense that I can call in and order a cake for a bday party or anything else (unless it's one of THREE types of cakes they have for the month). I attempted to call in a chocolate cake with peanut butter icing (or some similar combo) and was told that they only allow you to order cakes that are listed on the website, which is alway a rotation of 3 cakes (which actually ends up being 2 cakes because Opera Cream seems to always be one of the three). So given that you can't order a cake unless it's one of the ones they always have made makes them lose about 2 stars for me. They state that the reason they have this ordering system is because they make all their cakes from scratch. Which when I was on the phone with the employee, I was like "oh wow ok...." but as soon as I hung up, I thought to myself "doesn't every bakery??" On top of that, I ordered a few treats to go from here and they were just okay. Again, the opera cream cupcake is the route to go if you wanna test something out. But honestly, even your local grocery store bakery has better treats than this place. All told, I don't think I'd come back again unless someone else wanted me to go with them. Just not a fan. Pro tip-- make sure you park in the back parking lot. It's pretty confusing if you park street parking out front. Even though they have numerous signs pointing you in the direction of the bakery (which is a separate building), I still had to ask for help. read more

The BonBonerie - Opera Cream x2 - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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