I ordered a tiramisu cold brew and one of the pastries. Overall not bad but also not as good as the other reviews led me to believe. The overall aesthetic is appealing as well and the look of the food, but taste did not match. Would not recommend unless your goal is aesthetic insta pics. read more

My favorite cafe in Dayton!! The lattes are out of this world, I LOVE the sweet p latte. Garlic croissant is a hit, also love the strawberry mascarpone, early grey cake, pumpkin cruffin - and everything else I have tried. Every worker is super sweet and fast. It can get busy, especially on weekends, but worth the wait! I will say it's more difficult to do work/study, but still possible if you don't need a quiet space. read more

Love love love Val's. The pastries and unique beverages never disappoint. I also love supporting a woman owned and operated business. 10/10 experience every time! read more

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I was so excited to try this place and was beyond disappointed in the quality of the croissants. They were hard as a rock and we couldn't eat them. I reached out to the owner to share my disappointment after driving so far and based on other reviews who had a bad experience she basically blamed me as if I didn't know how a croissant should taste and that there's nothing wrong with her pastries and I just didn't know what I was ordering which blew me away that she wasn't at all empathetic or apologetic for my experience and this was a major turn off. As someone who also is in food industry and owned a small business I would never treat a customer like that and would refund them and try to make the situation better. She lacks complete accountability and blames the customer if you're dissatisfied. Btw I ordered four different croissants and they all were hard as a rock. Will not return. read more

I received a gift certificate so we went yesterday to try this bakery. we arrived at 7:50 am and found that parking was free at the meters before 8 am. There was only one person in front of us and the gentleman that waited on us was knowledgeable and friendly. Chocolate Croissant-In the croissant there were maybe four of batons. The parts with the chocolate were really good. The rest was just a croissant and was a little dry. Cost $5.50 Caprese Croissant- This was the best of what we purchased. Cost- $8 Chocolate Chip Cookie- Just a regular cookie. Tasted fine but nothing special. Cost- $5 Garlic Cream Cheese Croissant- Was just ok. A lot of cream cheese. Cost- $7.50 They have a nice small outdoor area. read more

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Avoid at all costs (LOL) ... because it's so amazing you'll become addicted! No point reviewing any specific items because everything is top notch. Bakery items are amazing (can't imagine they are any better in France or Austria or ...) and coffee drinks are unique and very good too. And the staff is very friendly and helpful too. read more

I've wanted to go here for a while and I am so happy I decided to check it out this morning! I got a basic butter croissant, a caprese croissant, and an iced matcha. First off, that was the best matcha I have ever had! The butter croissant was heavenly, and the caprese croissant exceeded every expectation. This has become my new favorite bakery and I will absolutely be coming back! read more

Arrived too late to get a croissant, so sad. I did however get a maple latte and it was fabulous. I highly recommend their coffee! The inside is VERY cute, lots of seating options. read more

My first time, & I'll be back! Great selection, delicious pasties, cool vibe, & friendly staff!

I ABSOLUTELY love Val's, all their pastries are made with so much passion and effort, you can see the bakers are incredibly talented and proud of what they do. I am so happy they are getting the love they deserve, they have been putting their blood, sweat and tears into their baking these past couple of days. I know they have been doing absolutely everything to try to suffice their recent success. Please anyone who is interested or thinking of going to Val's soon, they are to the brim with work and while they have upped their production, their process is still the same and cannot be rushed, this is the prize to pay for amazing for amazing parties. They might be very busy and sold out pretty early and that is just the truth of it. I know they are doing everything they can to make as many pastries but a small downtown pastry shop can only do so much. Please keep that in mind. Dayton loves Val's!! read more

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This is a destination location for foodies!!! The tiramisu cold brew is a must. I had a plain croissant, the best I've ever had. I took home 4 carrot cake croissants; my 10 year old said " It tastes like Christmas". There are cozy couches, a couple tables & small outdoor area. Bring quarters for the street meters read more

Everything about Val's is amazing. The European quality, the variety, the ambiance, the friendliness of the staff, is all top tier. As with any high-quality baked items: things are baked fresh and daily, so get there early to ensure you can get your hands on your favorite items! We love the strawberry mascarpone pain au chocolat as well as the pepperoni hot scroll. Don't sleep on their drinks, either! The tiramisu latte is incredible. Val's!!!!! read more

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Amazing service. Never an issue. Amazing food and service. Coffee drinks are out of this world. Garlic cream cheese croissants and Nutella curffin are out of this world. Thank you to the owners and amazing baking staff and front of house staff! read more

Went a few days ago after the blew up on Instagram. The wait was as long as you'd expect given their new found attention and I'm surprised there was anything left. They were completely out of anything in the croissant section, but I was absolutely blown away by the Frosted Lemon Ube cake and the frosted blueberry oatmeal cookie. I ordered the tiramisu cold brew with oat milk and it went well with the treats. The best part of all of this though was the shelves of books and the local varieties sold up front. I thought it was a great way to highlight other local businesses and such a pleasant vibe. We'll definitely make an attempt to come visit more, wait and all. read more

FABULOUS every time!! Great coffee, DELICIOUS bakery items and the staff are very friendly and helpful!!

Well, believe the other posts warnings and get to Val's early if you would like to choose from a selection of pastries and goodies. Unfortunately, I did not take heed to the warnings and arrived to a nearly empty display. There were only 3 options which did not appeal to my palate. So I opted for an iced matcha latte with almond milk, which was fine. I appreciate the matcha was not pre-sweetened but I know that's not everyone's jam (hello low calorie sweetener and fewer calories). The staff was pleasant enough working through issues with their systems going down. I will need to return and wait in the line that's out the door and down the street. I did notice there's not much room in the entry way so if there is more than 5 people in line, other patrons will need to stand in line outside the door which may be a deterrent for some. It's a small space so there is not a great deal of seating inside but Val's does have outdoor seating for those mild days. I won't take off due to the fact the were basically sold out of everything or the technical issues. Val's bakery, I will be back! Sidenote -- Plant people will feel right at home with all the indoor greenery throughout the little place. read more

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Great aesthetics. Quick service. Loved the unique coffee and pastry options. Would definitely return and recommend to all. Would 10/10

Well worth the wait in line, even in the cold! The best pastries I've had around Dayton by far.

The baked goods are so good and the verity of pasties and cookies gluten free they also offer dairy substitutes. I had the mango matcha and a matcha cookie ,it was delicious. They also have a small selection of beautiful boutique clothing and items that were very tempting. read more

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Formerly a pop-up called Val's Home Kitchen, the owner Paige has now moved to a brick-and-mortar location inside 'Dished!' I ordered a variety of items and loved every single one of them, from the 'crack bites' which live up to their name to the delicately flavored and textured doughnuts. Definitely make a point to visit when she's open and give your sweet tooth a chance to run wild. read more

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Updated review! This is not cute coffee shop, but a bakery! I loved the vibe inside and it was very warm and welcoming. They do not have an espresso maker, but they will have one soon! I ended up getting a cold brew and it was very good but they did not have a lot of options as far as coffee drinks go, I loved the cold brew and will definitely get it again! They also suggest that you should get there earlier if you would like a pastry because they run out fast. The Earl Gray blueberry scone was very tasty and I would definitely get it again. read more

Val's Bakery - Cold brew, vanilla, coffee with milk and sugar, and a blueberry, earl gray scone - Bakeries Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I don't even know where to start explaining how I have a low key crush on this place. I went to Val's before it got very popular. I'm happy for them, but also slightly sad bc now the secret is out and I literally have to time it right to get my hands on their precious baked goodness. I'm particularly fond of their croissant flavored anything and that caprese croissant has come from heaven, I swear. The workers are always super sweet. I love their coffee, too. The shop is adorable and decorative. Nice place to pop a squat in or outside while eating your awesome treats. It does get hella busy now that the cat is out of the bag on this place. Just be patient. I believe it's worth it and you'll see me happily lined up in the wee morn for my fix. If so, say hi to me and we can chat it up in line together while we salivate over our sweet selections. read more

I have only visited Val's once and it was on a busy weekend, however the pastries and coffee were excellent. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more food and seasonal coffee drinks. The space looks small in the front, but they have a spacious back room where others go to study, read or socialize with a little more privacy. I ordered the cookie butter latte with oat milk and it was sooo good! A little on the sweeter side, but that was fine with me. I also had the earl grey, blueberry scone. It was soft and moist (sry), not overly dry like most scones you'd get at other places. It also packed a punch with flavor! Highly recommend Val's! read more

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Croissants and people are amazing Highly recommend stopping by if you are in the Oregon District in Dayton. read more

Val's Bakery - Pumpkin Pie Cruffin, Chocolat Croissant, Carrot Cake Croissant, & Butter Tart. Yummy! - Bakeries Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Just what Dayton needed!! Grab a quick treat or bring a book and stay awhile! It's always a positive experience, even if I'm not there earlier enough to grab exactly what I wanted. The best pastries in town!! read more

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Maybe the day my boyfriend and I went here, it was an off day. It was very hyped up on social media to be the best bakery in Ohio. We learned upon entry that the menu is different every day. We didn't care for the options when we went but tried two pastries and two coffees anyway. All 4 items were extremely sweet. They weren't bad, but overhyped in our opinion. read more

Amazing service and great bakery goods! Get there early bc only a few items were left. I tried the raspberry matcha square!! Sooo tasty! The shop was too cute! read more

Their current "retro" menu is amazing with the "cosmic brownie" cold brew and "munchable." read more

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Very kind staff best cinnamon rolls in the area. worth the drive from Cincinnati. recommend you get the flavored coffee as well. read more

Just go. It's home made and the best thing I've ever eaten. The people are so nice. Love love love this place. read more

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Smooth lil spot nothing to brag about! Lived right next door and tried most of everything! Brownie with salt is uncalled for! Only things I would get constantly would be butter tarts and monkey bread! read more

The bakery was very cute and cosy!! All I got was a small matcha latte but it is the best by far I have had! The cashier was very nice and offered multiple sweeteners when I asked about them. (I got brown sugar btw!) read more

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I visited Val's before they went viral on a not very busy Friday morning. I will say that their pastries are worth the hype. I wish their drink menu was a little more expansive, but that's not really a deal breaker. What did rub me the wrong way though was how they handle their coffee service. The announcements for the drinks (if there were any) were not loud. And no re-announcements were made. So my friend had no idea her drink was ready when we stepped outside to eat our pastries. Most coffee shops I've been to will continue to let people know their drinks are waiting or at the very least have the drinks labeled with names to avoid the question of "is this my drink?" read more

Val's is amazing! We have been here a few times now, and it's always soooo good! If you plan on going for the next few weeks, please understand there will be a line! They are super busy due to a viral Tik tok and are doing the best they can! Give grace and come back in a few weeks! read more

LOVE Val's! Been a customer of Paige since Val's was out of her house, and will continue to visit the brick and mortar location when I can. Vibes are good and the pastries are AMAZING. If you have the time to wait in line, it's worth it. If you don't, come back in a few weeks and try again! Even if you can't get food, drinks are 11/10. read more

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Just walked out of Vals! Not impressed. You are open to 3pm but are out of Pastries before 1pm? I guess you can't bake more? read more

The food is great! The drinks are amazing! And the workers seem to really know what they're doing. Most parts of this place are very nice except for the behind the register. It just looks a little unfinished. If you're looking for a variety of pastries, or have picky kids I wouldn't recommend. read more

I stopped after running a 5K in Dayton this morning. I got a cup of drip coffee (black) and it was really good, it was not bitter but very smooth. I also got their breakfast sammy with bacon & cheddar, the bread it came with was very good and complimented the whole sandwich. While it has a small dining area inside it is very nicely spaced and comfortable, plus there is seating outside when the weather is nice. All of the people working in there were very friendly and nice. read more

We there on a Sunday around 10:30 am and the line was at least 30 deep. It was about a 20 minute. They will run out some items. We got the Caprese, Garlic Focaccia and Monkey Bread. All were great and Cappuccino was one of the best I've had, here or in Italy. Highly recommend!! read more

I really enjoy the pastries at Val's. I went over the weekend and loved the new space. However, I was a little disappointed with the service. I had a few questions, since it was my first time. They had bagels- so I asked if they had cream cheese. They acted like it was the craziest thing they have ever heard. I got a cold brew that was similar to a tall sized at Starbucks- $6 is crazy. I got coffee cake which was delicous- will definately come back just for this. I understand that they are a new business trying to figure things out. I find the asking custumers to donate for a new espresso machine a bit crazy- that is a business expense that you should predict. I think once Val's get on their feet, they will be an excellent establishment! read more