Whenever I want to be transported to a makeshift European bakery, then I come to Breadsmith. Mind you, I've never been to Europe but that's beside the point, haha. The breads at Breadsmith are fresh and made daily. I don't come here often but I should. I love walking inside to the delightful smell of fresh breads. I first tried one of their breads, the Rustic Italian bread in January 2019 when I bought it from Nature's Oasis in Lakewood, a little cafe and convenience store (see video and picture below). I finally visited Breadsmith in October 2021 and I've been back a few times in 2024. I've bought their white Country Buttertop Bread ($6.75) which can be bought sliced or un-sliced. I've also had their Honey Wheat (I believe that's the name). Both tasted so fresh and good. After 3 days, their breads will start to taste stale because they are made without preservatives. Next time, I'll ask if I can get a smaller loaf of bread instead of such a large loaf because I can't finish a whole loaf by the 3rd day. They also sell muffins, cinnamon rolls, honey, etc. I haven't bought any of those but I've had their pepperoni roll before which was just fine and slightly expensive. I wish they sold croissants. Come here for the bread and stay for the friendly customer service. I'll definitely be back. The cost of all their breads are reasonable. TIP -- They offer a customer loyalty punch card. After you've bought 12 loaves, you get the 13th for free. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 41/150 total reviews in 2024 - 691 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 2 June 2024 read more

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Breads are out of this world good! Try the multigrain marathon bread!! Crazy good! I am on a special diet requiring me to eat whole grain breads that are not highly processed--this bakery has saved me! read more

The French peasant is great, so is the Butter Top. Sourdough is good. Didn't like the baguette. Muffins & cookies are good. Pepperoni bread is terrible, terrible you do not want to buy that. I take it so you don't have too ! Think of your family. Monkey bread , color me primate. It's good. The batards are good. Great for sandwiches. With or without seasame seeds. Not a fan of the cinnamon buns, but the cinnamon claws I like. They also have a punch card for a free loave after 10 or 12 purchases. I forgot which. Parking is a drag. Rt 237 has open parking sometimes , I have good luck on Detroit rd. However, I go late in the day. 3pm or later. read more

Theeeeee place to get your bread for any and all needs! I'm also a huge fan of the pecan scone, which isn't overly sweet and perfect for the mornings (but beware tha tit is only on weekends!) read more

Amazing little bakery in Lakewood! They have street parking that is free & is within walking distance of a lot of other Lakewood staples. They have a wide selection of breads, muffins and bakery. I noticed they also offer other Cleveland goodies such as hot sauce, granola and bags of coffee. Be sure to stop by if you need any fresh bakery, the line is normally long but moves quick (that's how great they are!). read more

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The raisin cinnamon walnut loaf was well made, plenty of raisins and walnuts throughout. Very pricy, pictured is the small loaf, $5.50! A full sized loaf is $9.75! The storefront is quaint, standing room only. Street parking readily available. Staff is friendly and there wasn't too much of a wait. read more

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The vegan pumpkin cookie was not very sweet but had good pumpkin flavor. The cinnamon claw was only 95 cents but also had the same dry stale plain bread underneath cloying white frosting that you get at Pizza Hut only it didn't even have all the cinnamon sugar all over it. The vegan chocolate chip cookie was entirely unremarkable. I bought a $6.95 loaf of their softest bread per the employee helping me along with a $12.95 (!!!) bottle of dipping oil. It is very soft white bread and the dipping oil has a lot of fresh tasting herbs. read more

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The mini options were gone by the time we went but we got the regular size monkey bread. Haven't tried it yet but other pastries like the muffin and scone were okay read more

Nothing beats the smell of fresh bread. Considering how many types of bread this place bakes, it's fantastic. I popped in to get a loaf of sourdough and walked out with that plus their Asiago Baguette. I will say $6.50 for the baguette seems expensive but it was good and I'm never in the area so why not. They have some breads that they sell on specific days so check out their website for the monthly menu. Apart from bread they sell some sweet loaves, cookies, etc. I'm definitely coming back! read more

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After living in France for a year, I developed a taste for fresh baguettes. I tried a lot of different baguettes around Cleveland trying to find one that was comparable to a French bakery. Most fell very short. The closest one I can find is the baguette here from Breadsmith. To be fair, in order to be a perfect match, the crust should be thinner and more delicate. That said, this one is still really good and still the most authentic one I've been able to find in this area. read more

I see I'm in the minority in weak reviews, yet many of the strong ones are from a while ago. Stopped for first time this. Service was friendly, which is a distinct difference from another similar business close by. But the product left a lot to be desired. Very little flavor, be it savory or sweet items. And not terribly fresh. Having read good reviews, it looks like sourdough and rye might be worth a try. read more

Although I love this place and have been a customer for nearly 2 decades, they dropped the ball on my Thanksgiving. A week prior to Thanksgiving, I ordered nearly $100 worth of rolls/bread for our large holiday dinner. The day before Thanksgiving (when my order was scheduled for pickup), they called me and said they had a "system error" and my order was cancelled. They refunded my money, and completely left me scrambling for rolls/bread right before Thanksgiving. They didn't even offer to give me a partial order, nor were they interested in making things right. It is so unfortunate as my family and I are huge fans of this small business, but they really tarnished our views of them after this incident. I completely understand that mistakes happen, but not even attempting to make it right, and brushing my frustration off with a "sorry about that" really is upsetting. read more

First time in and it was difficult picking out only a few items to take home because there were sooo many options! The multigrain bread was perfect, crusty on the outside and thick and pillowy inside. The cookies and monkey bread satisfied my sweet tooth for the weekend. There were also several types of muffins on display with free samples. Can't wait to try the other breads and whatever sweets are on rotation next time I pop in. It's nice to have a spot to alternate with Blackbird. read more

Breadsmith - Multigrain loaf, mini monkey bread, chocolate chip cookie, and Andes mint chocolate cookie. (Butter and jam are from Nature's Oasis) - Bakeries Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

While I haven't tried every bakery in the greater Cleveland region, you absolutely cannot go wrong visiting Breadsmith. Always a wide variety of breads available, and they also have mini loaves (of some types) if you want to try something new or are trying to feed just one. There is also a rewards/punchcard program that gets you a free loaf after 10 purchases! Haven't tried too many of their sweet options, but the cookies and scones are delicious. read more

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There are some nice pastries and breads. Don't waste your money on the sourdough- it does not taste like sourdough and it's dense. Cute shop though. read more

Here is a golden find!! Breadsmith of Lakewood is a vegan bakery and all I gotta say is oh em gee!!! The Italian bread was fresh, moist and had the perfect kind of chewy crust. I also has a vegan oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip cookie...I honestly couldn't tell the difference, it tasted like the real thing! But the banging part of this visit was the hot sauce and spicy salsa. That hot sauce was flavorful spicy and just right amount of zest! It was gone in 2 days...the salsa is great on sandwiches and crackers! Jenny...Jessie...I can't remember... but she gave great service and recommendations! read more

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Look at the ingredients label of any bread from a store, even from an in-store bakery. Fifteen? Twenty? Why? Because it's mass produced for longer shelf life. And it's not that good! Breadsmith doesn't do it that way and they offer a really incredible range of handmade breads that contain only the very basic ingredients necessary to make bread, just like my mom actually did back in the 60's (yes, I'm a Boomer, don't hate me kids). Check out their website. I've been getting all of our bread there for several months now and have tried many different varieties, all of which are excellent. I particularly like the Sourdough, French Peasant, and Traditional Rye. They also have daily specials but, alas, they typically sell out fairly quickly so you should try to get there early if you don't want to miss out as I usually do. Their baguettes make the ones from the grocery store look so pitiful! I haven't tried many of their other baked good except the scones, and they are absolutely the best. I repeat, the best. As far as value goes, you definitely get your money's worth! read more

The bread was so fresh and so tasty really enjoyed going in there. The staff was friendly and helpful and took your time and explain the different types of bread to us. Definitely will be back. read more

Be ready to be transported to another dimension filled with savory notes of "BREAD". Whether you're walking or driving, as soon as the sweet aromas hit your nose you'll feel yourself being magnetically pulled towards the front doors of this establishment. And, just as you think the magnetic draw cannot become any stronger, you step through the threshold and feel as if you are weightless and float towards the aromas that pulled you into this dimension in the first place. You look around, as if you're in a dream and set your eyes on what has brought you here and you feel your heart rejoice. Bread. Muffins. Cookies. Etc. Etc. Etc. This is what bakery dreams are made of. I had called around looking for a challah loaf and just by chance I stumbled into their doors. Obviously they are well known and in high demand since only within 2 hours after an early morning call they were all out of the challah loaves. So, I took their last challah wreath. It wasn't what I originally wanted, but once I set my eyes on it, just because of how beautiful it was, I had to have it. Best decision I made that day!!! The flavor was both delicate and rich. The texture was airy, yet firm. They know exactly what they are doing. You have to try this place, you will not be disappointed! read more

The rustic Italian is really good. I got it formed and sliced for sandwiches. It makes really good toast if you put some butter and F.R.O.G (fig, raspberry, orange, ginger) jam on it! Yum. Plus free bread cards are always cool. Good job. read more

3.5 stars. I'd go back for the freshly baked bread, but that's about it. The woman who helped us wasn't very friendly and almost acted annoyed that we didn't know what we wanted as soon as we walked in the shop (it was our first time there). We ordered a loaf of sourdough bread, a pepperoni roll and a sugar cookie. The bread was delicious. The pepperoni roll was good but would have been better heated up, which they did not offer to do. The sugar cookie was awful. I've had better from big-chain grocery store bakeries... it was flavorless except for the icing, which tasted sour. If I'm just looking for bread I'd probably stop by again but I'd hope for friendlier service. read more

Breadsmith - Bakeries Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

I have actually dreamt about the sourdough bread at Breadsmith. I like a nice crusty sourdough with a soft center and that perfect pungent smell... Breadsmith does it perfectly. The crust is crisp and fresh without being hard and dangerous to the roof of your mouth. They have lots of tasty treats that I can't wait to try more. Service was friendly and prices were fair. They also provide a punch card and I think that little thing says a lot about the way they treat their customers. They also do good things in the community like donating leftover bread. I'm happy to support a local company who gives back to their neighborhood while delivering a fantastic product! read more

Will someone please transport this place to Denver for me? Running some errands with the BF one morning and had to pick up some bread. Breadsmith is the only option worth having in Lakewood and I'm happy it is. I'm convinced that carbs = happiness. Fresh baked bread, muffins, and scones smell of sweet dough. You walk in the front door and are immediately greeted by friendly smiles from the women behind the counter. I was hit with the aroma of fresh baked goods and I was entranced by the walls stacked high with a collection of loaves of bread. The choices were endless: Rustic Italian French Baguette Sourdough Rye Honey Wheat The Rustic Italian has a soft interior with a crispy outer crust, it's perfect for sandwiches or dipping in a savory olive oil. They offer so much more as far as variety and can also slice to order if needed. In addition to their breads they also offer morning breakfast items including muffins, scones, and dessert breads. They offer a bread of the day or a special of the day if you like. Check their website for details. You will not find better baker goods anywhere in the area, this should be your destination no questions asked. You'll be amazed with the quality and quantity you receive for the price. read more

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Visiting the folks back in Lakewood and mama says: "We need bread." "Where should I go?" the good son replies. Mama again: "That place on Detroit..." Good son: "Uhh...I haven't lived here for over 20 years." Mama again: "Take the car, you'll find it, it will be right in front of your eyes if you just look." Perturbed, yet still good son huffs: "OK, where are the car keys?"..... So off I go, in pursuit of bread somewhere on Detroit Rd. I make my way west through Lakewood and don't see any promising signs, but then wait...could mama have meant Giant Eagle? No way. That is not a bread store, although I'm sure they SELL bread and it is just off Detroit Rd. I discard that momentary lapse in judgment and I keep going west and now I make it to downtown Lakewood. Could my quest be over...I see it, the sign, Panera! My smile begins to disappear as my brain cells start firing - just because they have the word BREAD in their name doesn't mean they are THE bread store. Close, but this is not horseshoes people, this is bread we are talking about, this is about carbs, screw Atkins. Westward ho! And then, finally it appears to me, as I pass W. Clifton and Detroit Rd., just like mama said "right in front of your eyes if you just look", Breadsmith- Artisan Breads. I so badly want to make a U-Turn to get the one remaining parking spot left on Detroit, but I resist the impulse, this is Lakewood OH and one doesn't even consider jaywalking let alone making U-Turns. Eventually I park (no dedicated lot and if you park in the church lot across W. Clifton then you will have to answer to a much higher authority...Baker Towing) and walk into bread heaven. I have found it, this is THE BREAD store on DETROIT in Lakewood! The first thing you will encounter when you open the door to Breadsmith, aside from the aural ding of the bell, is that sensational, memory inducing, and completely reassuring smell of freshly baked bread. This is a great start to your experience; then you hear the cheerful and sincere sound of the employee, not only offering to help, but also giving you a warm greeting. Nice. There is a lot to choose from, so I play it safe and select the Rustic Italian, free form, and not sliced. This is one of their Everyday breads, as in the make it each and every day they are open. In no way is the taste every day however, it is exceptional! I like the crust, the way the bread slices, the taste, the all-around goodness. Breadsmith also has a rotation of different breads for each day, like Greek Olive Focaccia on Saturdays, too bad it was Sunday, no wait, Brioche Cinnamon Swirl, YES! Just like mama says, open your eyes and you will find THE BREAD store on Detroit Rd. read more

All around great stuff. The Italian loaf was nicely crisp on the outside and the rolls were perfectly doughy. The best part? The great selection of vegan foods, including a good chocolate chip/cherry muffin and an amazing chocolate chip cookie (one of the best I've ever had). So glad this place offers vegan treats. read more

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What a gem of a bakery in Lakewood! I love their cranberry Orange bread, the strawberry coffee cake, and their apple cranberry whole wheat bread! The staff couldn't be more friendly, welcoming and helpful! And the bakery itself is a delight! Being in the shop always brightens up my day! A terrific small independent business to support! read more

I have been looking for Brioche bread to make French Toast with for a while. What I've noticed is that since COVID-19, it has been hard to find. A friend of mine told me about a bakery near her house that she goes to that might have it. I got up early on Saturday to meet here there which included a 30 minute drive. When I got there, there was a line because they o ly allow 5 people in at a time which I'm ok with. Once we got in (only took about 5 minutes), the smell of bread smacked me in the face. It was glorious! I'm not a big bread eater bit this was amazing! I asked the nice lady behind the counter standing in front of the many, many types of bread for Brioche and she said they stopped making it on Saturdays! Queue in my despair. She then said there were other breads that might even be better for French Toast than that. Queue in my mouth drop. She showed me the Challah bread and I loved the way it looked. The color was amazing. So I got that (I love tjat they sliced it right there for me) and some cinnamon rolls and was on my way. I ended up making French Toast today on Sunday and IT WAS THE BEST FRENCH TOAST! My family read enjoyed it! Brioche who? I'm a Challah girl from here on out! Thank you Breadsmith for making the recommendation and for making and selling the best bread! If you live on the West side or like me far west, stop in and get some freshly baked treats! read more

Best place to buy bread. Always fresh and so many breads to choose from. A must try. The dark rye is amazing. Everytime I go I try something new. read more

I absolutely LOVE the zucchini walnut bread!! The only downside is that they carry it so rarely that I don't get it as often as I would like to... I tried freezing a loaf so I could have some when I wanted it later - the frozen loaf didn't taste as good as the fresh ones. Oh well- I guess I'll have to go back once they have some more zucchini walnut again! read more

The Brownies The Brownies THE BROWNIESSSS One bite and you will see ! The icing melts in your mouth !!! read more

I looked high and low for some Challah Bread so i can make my famous apple stuffed french toast. I literally looked in every single grocer, small shop,bakery, every recommendation i could find and I finally typed in "challah bread cleveland" and Breadsmith came up. It had never come up before so i assumed it was new, but my dumb self had my geo location still in NY so that was why HAHA. Anyway to my review, I called in panic to see if they actually sold challah, the lady over the phone was super nice. She said they did, and I begged her to hold one to the side for me since I didn't get off work for a while. Its located on the corner of detroit in lakewood, right by the rocky river border. A small little bread shop. When you enter you are engaged with the smell of fresh baked breads and muffins of sorts. Its impeccably clean inside, not one sign of filth i was like WOW. The staff were super nice and friendly, got my bread, sliced it perfectly for me, bagged it, rang me up, even explained their rewards program to me and signed me right up because i will for sure be back. On my way out i noticed they also sold an assortment of baked goods like cookies and pastries, also home made jam and spreads for your bread. I was literally in awe. It was a nice experience at breadsmith. Pricing was on point and i would definitely pay more because the bread was top notch! read more

I've lived in Lakewood for over a year and just discovered this gem. I walked in and wanted everything - cinnamon rolls, monkey bread, coffee cake, mini loafs, all sorts of bread, muffins, scones, cookies, brownies, soooo many good things. Everything was delicious and they had samples of different breads. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Breadsmith - Bakeries Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

I was listening to WKSU on my way to Lakewood on a Friday afternoon, when I heard a clip about this place. They were describing the breadmaking process, and some of the breads they served. Naturally, being the bread lover that I am, in my head I was asking- "where is this wonderful place, and why haven't I heard of it before??" When they mentioned the place was in Lakewood, I put the address in my GPS faster than you can say French Baguette and sped over. When I walked in the door, I was greeted by the smell of sweet sweet carbohydrates, and my heart warmed with joy. This place has EVERY bread you could ever imagine. Baguettes, rolls, old world loaves, Italian, dessert breads, cinnamon rolls, nut rolls. Ohhhhhh man, I'm drooling just thinking about it. They have a rotation in which they cook some of the more common breads every day, and some of their specialty ones on a more sporadic schedule. Fortunately, they have copies of their schedule in house, so you can grab one to put on your fridge as a reference. They also have ingredient lists for all of their breads, and some FAQs about their bakery. I ended up choosing some rolls to use as hamburger buns, a loaf of Rustic Italian, and a mini loaf of Banana walnut. One thing I really appreciate about this place is that they offer a lot of their regular and dessert breads in smaller or 1/2 sizes, which is great for people like myself that can't finish a whole loaf in a week, especially since none of their breads have any preservatives, so naturally they won't last as long as your standard Wonder bread. They recommend freezing your bread if you need it for later, then sticking it back in the oven to crisp back up when you need it. I have been back twice in a week since the first time I visited, I get really excited by the fact that no matter how many times I come back, there are always new breads to try out. Their customer service is also FANTASTIC. The girls working there were clearly passionate about what they do, and eager to tell me about some of the breads they offer. They also have a punch card, kind of like those gas station coffee cards- purchase 11 loaves get the 12th free or something like that. (Not that I needed the incentive to come back, but it's a nice perk!). My only complaint about this place- and it's a small complaint- is that they only have one setting for their bread slicer. Some breads I prefer to be sliced a little thicker, but whatever, I can deal. I just slice those breads at home. Suffice it to say, I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone who is a bread lover, or prioritizes using more natural/ chemical free foods. I get a warm feeling inside shopping here, and I think you will too! read more

The best bakery I have ever been to. Their rye bread is like no other. Service is ok but their product is way above average.

Breadsmith is one of the best bakeries ever! I was in the area and decided to get a sugar cookie! So yummy. They have really good cinnamon rolls that are addictive. The monkey bread is so good that it's pretty dangerous for me because I will eat it all. This place has the best bread too lol it's in the name. read more

My wife came home with a 1/2 loaf of dill bread from our close friends. The bread was incredible. I just stopped in and tasted the beer bread and the vanilla egg bread. I was super excited to taste some homemade french toast in the morning and it did not disappoint. The vanilla egg bread should and does make an awesome breakfast. The staff is friendly and helpful. You can sample each of their breads to try before you buy. I dare you to try and not buy! Highly Recommend. read more

I can't believe this weekend was the first time I visited this place. I have been missing out! This place is small but packs a punch with the freshness of their bread. It's made daily and if you visit their website you can see what breads are offered on that particular day. When I stopped in they had a about 4 different breads that you could request to sample. I tried the Tuscan herb and it was great! I ended up buying the Multi-Grain and Ciabatta Bread. My family and I made paninis for Father's Day. I can't wait to come back and try some of the specialty breads! read more

One word: SOURDOUGH Sean and I can polish off one of Breadsmith's sourdough loaves in just a couple of days. If there's one thing I can't stand its a weak-tasting sourdough - one where you can just barely get that tangy flavor and you have to think real hard to convince yourself it's there. No such trouble with this stuff. The just-right tangy sourdough from this place is the real deal. Mostly we just toast it with butter for late evening snacks but I also use it for BLTs, hot ham and swiss sandwiches, etc. Excellent every time and reasonably priced. I do believe sourdough is a daily bread but I have been in once or twice when they haven't had it. I was quite sad on these occasions but the circumstance just allowed me to try one of their other flavors, all of which have been very good as well. They've got a whole monthly calendar you can take to tell you which specialty loaves are upcoming in the rotation. So many choices it's crazy! Service is always friendly - you choose whether you'd like your bread sliced for free or left as is and they've got a punch card loyalty program to earn you free loaves as well. All in all, an excellent local bakery. Try the sourdough! ;) read more

Such disappointing customer service. Never coming here again. Called up on Sunday afternoon at 3:26 to place an order for bread to be picked up in 30 mins (knowing that they close at 4pm). The lovely gentleman on the phone happily took our order and name + number. Reached the shop at 4:02pm due to rain and traffic build up which delayed the commute and they refused to open the door let alone serve us. Lights were still on and staff still inside the shop. Such a disappointment for a place I would drive 30mins to buy from - Not again. Please improve your customer service or call us at 4pm if you're so desperate to close your registers and we would've told you we were 2 mins away!! read more

The familiar door bell chimes as you enter and that smell hits you...heavenly. The friendly faces and abundance of fresh baked goods is always a welcome experience. You've got to try the monkey bread, cinnamon rolls, scones and coffee cake. Also, their country buttertop makes great sandwiches and the english muffin bread for toast. Literally everything here is good! read more

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