I came down to the Findlay market, and heard that I needed to try out a salted pretzel from Blue Oven. Line was really long on Sunday morning, maybe 40 people deep. I stood in line and patiently waited until I got to the front. When I did, I was rewarded with possibly THE GREATEST SALTED PRETZEL OF MY LIFE. The only other one I can think of that comes close is Miller's Twist in Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. This pretzel was literally fresh out of the oven. The lady took the little pans/trays out of the oven, put the pretzel on the rack for like 10 seconds, and then boxed it up and handed it over to me. Damn near burned my hand by trying to take it out to take a picture lol. One bite in, and I knew this was one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life. It was salty, buttery, chewy, crispy. A perfect soft pretzel. I definitely should have bought more than one. By themselves, I could have probably ate 5-6 of them, no joke. This thing was perfect! Will be dreaming about this one for awhile! read more

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The soft pretzels here are delicious. We got them right out of the oven, so they were still warm and so soft. Be aware that this is a stall at the market, and therefore there is only seating outdoors. read more

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One of my favorite bakeries in town! First time trying the zucchini carrot muffin and it was so incredible. Also love the location inside the market - great place to spend a weekend afternoon. It does sell out so make sure to get there early! I also tried the cheddar jalapeño a snone and the blueberry scone - all amazing. The only negative at this location is parking is sometimes hard to come by. read more

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This is truly amazing, very high quality bread. On a trip to Cincinnati I visited Findley Market and had read a review that said it was the "best bread in Cincinnati". I have been baking and thought I'll be the judge of that. Well I was blown away and have been back twice. The 'bad boy' had a hard crust, lots of seasoning like an everything bagel, but incredibly moist inside. Second purchase was the Apricot, cranberry, walnut. To die for! Recommend cutting thick slices, perhaps best bread I have ever had. Also tried the scones, pretzels, both good, but something you can find anywhere. You will not be able to find bread like this often. read more

Bread and pretzels were amazing. Long line shows what is good. Definitely worth the wait.

Friendliest staff, freshest most delicious pretzel I have ever had in my life. Never have I had such a soft, fluffy pretzel in my life. The location within lovely findley market makes it ever more fun. read more

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Best bakery They have the best English muffins in the country we drive 100 miles to get their muffins read more

Awesome fresh pretzels. Had to come back and get a couple more for the drive home. Would be nice if they offered cheese or mustard for them read more

The absolute best. I needed a Cuban loaf for cubano sandwiches (see pic). Blue Oven had it. While there, I got some focaccia and some pizza dough read more

Blue Oven Bakery - Cubano!! - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The English muffins here are absolutely fantastic! Everything is baked fresh, and multiple people recommended this place in Findlay Market to me. By the time we got there in the late afternoon, pretty much everything was sold out except the breads and these muffins. It was served warm and toasty, and I ate it plain because it was already tasty as it was. Inside is steamy and fluffy, outside is lightly buttery and crispy. There's a light sourdough tang to it too. The person helping us was friendly as well! read more

If I die, I hope blue oven is in heaven, because.... Wow. The focaccia is to die for. IVE NEVER HAD ANYTBING SO FRESH. The pastries, I had the cherry one so good read more

A bakery outside of the Finlay Market. Bustling with people on a beautiful Friday morning the place seem busy as many of their displayed breads seemed empty meaning that this place probably has some food bread. The lady that helped me to recommend me to try their prerzals l, I wish I took a picture of it but it was very good, nice saltiness nice firm exterior with a good chewy interior nicely cooked! They also had some focaccia on display which looked amazing so I asked the lady which focaccia she liked. She recommended the pesto focaccia. We didn't get the chance to try to bread until I returned to my friends place in Indy, but the bread was still nice and soft and delicious, it did not hardernnat all even into the next morning. Now that's some food bread right there! read more

Is this the best soft pretzel I've had in my life? Yes. By far. Get in line, order bread to take home, and have a pretzel for a snack or breakfast. Arrive early! read more

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If you live, visit, know someone nearby; PLEASE TRY THIS PLACE! They have a variety of options BUT the pretzel!! Out of this world! Soft but crunchy; salty but buttery; fresh out the oven or out the display case; it's wonderful! Staff are great, service is fast and easy. It's on the outside of the building so it's general outdoor noise BUT WHO CARES! read more

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This was my first time at Findlay Market and as someone who does not care for bread, I was blown away with how good this place is! I tried the pretzel and mozzarella/pesto focaccia and I could not find one wrong thing about it. The pretzel was soft, not burned, not dry or overly salty. I regret not getting 6 of them to snack on haha. The staff were busy but all had great personalities and work ethic. I did not feel rushed as a first timer but also tried my best to be mindful and keep it moving. Pro tip: Get there when they open and wait in line. It is worth it. They do sell out quickly. read more

I'm only giving 4 stars because they ran out of everything I would have wanted to try. Just means how awesome everything is. However I do give 5 stars to the homemade English muffins. I took one to the hotel breakfast area toasted it up with some butter and pure heaven, never tasted anything like it. The flavor is amazing. I only wish I could have tried the famous pretzels. read more

Excellent bakery. Their soft pretzels are delicious and their bread is also great. They sell out of certain items early so go early if you're looking for something specific. I would come back more if it were closer. read more

I introduced my wife to their incredible English muffins and she now demands we purchase a few whenever we visit the city. Frankly, everything on their menu is wonderful. read more

Delicious baked goods. I tried the pizza dough and it made a great crust. I'll get it again. Blueberry scone was a little extra brown than I like, but was still moist inside. It was already in a brown bag, so I didn't notice until I got home. I'll check next time and trade out. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Blue Oven Bakery can truly not be beat. They have absolutely outstanding baked goods, and I am left in awe every time of how good they are. My personal favorites are the English Muffins and the Soft Pretzel. They both are so incredibly buttery and delicious. The English Muffins are so good they could be eaten plain, and the soft pretzel is always so warm and it truly melts in your mouth. Blue Oven is located in Findlay Market, which is an area I'd highly recommend checking out when in Cincinnati. The employees were very friendly and efficient. One thing to keep in mind is that a lot of their stuff runs out because it is baked fresh, so come early if you can! Overall Blue Oven is the best place to get baked goods in Cincinnati, and I would highly recommend! read more

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There is always a line and with good reason. These breads are phenomenal. My favorite thing here are the English muffins. They are on another level. You'll never go back to store bought again. Put some goetta and cheese on one of these bad boys and you will have the best breakfast sandwich. They manage the crowds well and are efficient. Their salted rye is another one of my favorites and don't skip on the pretzels, scones, or foccacia. There is something for everyone here. read more

Stopped in at their Findlay Market location and purchased a loaf of country white bread. It was probably one of the best breads I've had in the Cincinnati area. Light, chewy with a fantastic flavor. They have an 'outside' location at Findlay Market. read more

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The best soft pretzel, English muffins and their wonderful breads! I wish they could open another location near Kenwood.

Best scones in town--also most expensive. They have quality product, but expect to pay a premium for it. Also, get there early; they frequently empty out by the afternoon. read more

We have to come once a week to get a bunch of pretzels. Best soft pretzels in the city. They are always super nice. read more

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Get here early if you before they sell out. There's ALWAYS a line. they have a wide variety of fresh naked artisan breads and pastry type baked goods- but I always only order the soft pretzels. Addicted. read more

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Purchased a loaf of whole wheat sourdough that was gooey and undercooked. Inedible. Also bought a pumpkin danish and unfortunately it was also inedible: dough was dry and thick, pumpkin filling was ridiculously oversweet and ended up giving it to the dog. read more

There wasn't much left when we stopped by today but I picked up 2 English Muffins. They are big, soft and smell amazing! The woman working the counter was friendly and the other items in the case looked awesome. I'll stop by earlier next time I'm at the market. I'm looking forward to having the muffins with breakfast tomorrow. read more

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OMG there is a reason why there is a line! The soft pretzels are off the hook good English muffins to die for The pizza slider so yummy! This is a must try if you go to Findlay market .... You will not be disappointed:) read more

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Um yum !!! Pretty much here every weekend loading up on my weekly bread!!... did u know all the bread types and ingredients are on the back of the bags... along with a little description of flavor!!! ... I didn't either until this weekend... love this place a little more now!!... read more

We cook at home quite a bit and VASTLY prefer getting great ingredients. We used to live closer to downtown and when we were there we shopped Findlay Market weekly for our produce, meats, cheese and bread. This is one of the places that we MUST go to whenever we shop the market. The nature of baking in a wood fired oven gives everything they make a quality that I can't completely explain in words, you will have to try it to see what I mean. There is a crust that you just don't get from the normal baking process that is amazing and adds a texture that is very nice but without being too tough (a lot of places over do it with the crust, too tough and hard to bite through). There's a little bit of smokiness to their breads too but not so much that it takes over. The croissants are straight up magical! I must get an Almond Croissant and eat it at once every time I go to the Market. Once you have their English Muffins it will ruin store bought forever. Their loaves are fantastic as well. When you make a sandwich with bread from here it is more than just a conveyance for filling, it is one of the stars of the show. read more

We had a pretzel, a stuffed slider, and a baguette. Everything was delicious. The baguette was the best I've had around cincy. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft inside. The $3 price was reasonable. Get one before they sell out. read more

I'm not sure much more needs to be said other than the words pretzel bagel. Yes, they have pretzel bagels!! And they are gooood. I also tried an English muffin that was very fluffy and good as well. I haven't tried any of their other breads but I'm guessing it's hard to go wrong here. Definitely worth checking out while at Findlay Market or even worth making a special visit to go to. read more

Man this place is a strong hold at Findlay Market. Their products are super good. Good quality. Good Flavor. Good Combinations. And it's definitely a premium bakery but the prices are reasonable considering. The only complaint I can pose is that it's often so busy you have to wait in a long line and oftentimes, things will be sold out. Go early! Their English muffins are life changing. They are known for the hubcap which is a unique item, you will know it when you see it. Also the small pastry's are super good. We got the scone and it had this nice sour flavor from the real blueberry a inside. Also I got the carrot cake muffin and it was amazing as well! There was some sort of cheese baked into the top which I wasn't expecting, but it was so delicious! I'll definitely be going back soon. read more

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Have you ever had bread so good that it ruins all other bread for you? A bread that literally changes how you buy bread? That you buy an actual bread box for and use it correctly - just to make sure that you can use every last piece of the bread loaf? If you are unable to make some lifestyle changes, don't try this bread. Let me tell you, we got a Bad Boy loaf from this bakery two weeks in a row from their satellite location at the Loveland Farmer's Market and we were hooked. We didn't know what to do with ourselves when the Farmer's Market was closed. We were accustomed to a certain standard of toast in the morning, and we went on a season long mission to find an alternative to tie us over until May. The mission failed. We were there opening day of the Farmer's Market and went straight to the bread. Just get it. Get the Bad Boy loaf. Make a bomb BLT with it. Create the greatest grilled cheese of your life with it. Or just have it our favorite way: slightly toasted with some butter as a mid morning snack. While you're there, get their pretzel. If they have the blueberry scone you definitely need that or their carrot cake muffin. If you aren't ready to be discontent with all other English muffins, don't get theirs. Pepperidge Farms will never taste the same afterwards. read more

Blue Oven Bakery - Bad boy loaf. Look at those giant salt flakes. Taste and texture in every bite. - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Down at Findlay Market on a Sunday morning, trying to figure out why the line for Blue Oven Bakery was so long! It smelled delicious and it seemed like the taste would be similar considering everyone and their bread bags. We walked around the market and decided to hop in line after the first hour rush went through. I can only assume that it's so busy at opening due to potential sell out but we were able to snag some treats regardless. Socially distanced, we made our way to the counter and asked what they were famous for. English muffins! I grabbed one of each, regular and wheat. Even after a few days at home, I must admit they are SO good! I enjoy mine slightly more dense but these things are thick and yummy! Must buy! Hubs took a shot in the dark and asked about gluten free bread, they did in fact have one left! Superfood loaf made of almond flour, golden flaxseed and psyllium husk. GF, keto and paleo. The texture was pretty gritty but the after taste is in fact one of bread, which is sort of what we are all after when it comes to GF goods. What I absolutely love about this shop is that they're nestled in Williamsburg, OH, a location not many city dwellers know about. It is so cool to see a country bakery all the way down in Findlay Market. This shop is worth a stop! The proof is in the pudding, er, bread. read more

I stopped by Blue Oven on Saturday to pick up a loaf of bread. I just love their breads. However, the two young people at the walk up counter were very rude and lacking in customer service skills. They were chatting among themselves instead of interacting with the customers, making fun of other people in the crowd in front of the customers and generally wasting the customer's time who were waiting inline while they chatted away. The young man had a very arrogant attitude while treating the customers. read more

Best bread in the 513! I have yet to have anything like it. Clean ingredients and very kind owners. Really appreciate such quality bread makers!! Thank you read more

First time customer. Bought some carrot cake muffins for Sunday breakfast. They were excellent and had cream cheese filling. They are located on the side of findlay market. read more

Better and better! Even though a fire shut down their primary ovens, Blue Oven keeps creating new breads and pastries that are even better than before. Sweet or savory scones, pretzels, and a variety of sliders are new and delicious. My favorite scones are the sweet ones with fruit and either white chocolate or other sweet flavors but always firm and flaky. The sliders have several delicious flavors but are distinctive because of the soft and unctious bun that surrounds the cheeseburger, pizza, or other pepper and sweet interiors. This is in addition to the sourdoughs, English muffins that taste too good to be bad for you, world-class baguettes and the other breads that keep me coming back. read more

Blue Oven Bakery - Focaccia, pretzels, sliders, donuts, and scones in front with loaves, English muffins and baguettes behind. - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio