Calling all stoners, pregnant ladies, late night munchers, and general fans of stuffing your face with delicious baked goods -- this location is open 24 HOURS! We have been wanting to come here forever and yesterday, we just couldn't take it anymore. You know those cartoon smell lines? Well they finally got us. When you drive by this location all you smell is glaze. And it smells MAGICAL! Enter and it's really not all that different from any other location. A large cookie area where you can purchase their famous iced cookies, a bread/baked good section, a java counter and finally a donut case. These were some of the freshest donuts I have ever had. They come out at 3:00 in the morning and 3pm in the afternoon. So if you are looking to catch them fresh there's a tip ;) We got there about an hour after they were just out of the over. The glistening glaze stared at us from behind the counter like a 14ct. engagement ring whispering "EAT ME." We ordered up two glazed, one jelly filled and one cinnamon roll for good measure. To be honest, I was not fond of the Busken donut. I felt like it was flat and kind of airy. I actually prefer a puffier, denser donut (that shall not be named) but for those of you that like donuts, there was a great selection and they were very fresh. Other than the texture of the donuts here, I really do enjoy their iced cookies and the schnecken is TO DIE FOR. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Even though it's located in a congested and busy area on Madison road, I think it has the best selection of baked goods. They are fresh (especially the donuts)! I haven't been to a Busken's in awhile. I needed to bring a dessert to a dinner party and thought of Busken. I bought Blueberry Crumb Cake for only $6.50 (enough to feed 6 people). Pricing is very reasonable. Buskens has it all! Cookies, Breads, Coffee Cakes, Pies, Donuts, Cakes for every occasion, coffee, and catering for lunch and breakfast. This location has plenty of parking and bakery is organized and clean. Also, this location opens 24 hours! Can't beat that!! Love this place! read more

Everyone loves Busken's signature yellow smiley faced cookies, but for me they are not the best baked good in the Busken bunch. I can't go to this bakery without grabbing one of their coffee cakes, in particular the cheese pocket variety. The pastry is light and buttery, wrapping around generous dollops of cream cheese filling, and then covered in a sugary sweet glaze. Each bite is so rich and decadent--bring this treat to work or family get-together for instant accolades. My next favorite item from Busken is the glazed yeast donuts. Airy and sweet, these delights are designed for the Homer Simpson in all of us. My advice is to buy these early or you might be out of luck should a mid-afternoon craving strike. I love that Busken lists their baking schedule right on their website, so patrons know when their favorite goods will be freshly baked. read more

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Definitely, SHOULD NOT BE MISSED if you are visiting Cincinnati. This place surely makes one of the best, if not best, donuts in the area. It is a 24 hours bakery but the best time would be during the day when the items are absolutely fresh and you see more options as well. The peculiarity about the donuts and other bakery items here is that aesthetically they are not at all appealing, except for few. However, in terms of taste, they are absolutely delicious. Their Old Fashioned donut is definitely to be tried. Apart from that, we tried few other items like Coconut Danish, Samoa donut and muffins like the Zucchini Nut and Applesauce Raisin. We have tried danish at many places but this Coconut Danish is the first danish we actually liked. Samoa donut was amazing and the toasted coconut was giving a very good crunch to the donut. While Zucchini Nut was great, Applesauce Raisin had a heavy flavor of cinnamon which kind of shielded the other ingredients. It was also slightly more on the gooey side. In general, for the donuts, they are just in a perfect balance - not so crumbly that it breaks and not so gooey that you have a hard time breaking it properly. However, I am not a fan of their coffee. You won't miss anything if you skip it. We love this place, especially for the kind of amazing donuts they make, keeping aside the aesthetics, and a great price. Most of the donuts are between $2-$3. So, you can try many donuts under $10 which is always great to know. read more

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Tasty pastries great service. Would 5but they didn't have Apple fritters (out of season ??)

Ordered a fruit cake from Busken over the holidays and it was a hit with the family! My family commented saying "it was one of the best fruitcakes they have ever had". I did of course grab a donut for the road! The donuts were a bit dry to my liking, but were quite fluffy. read more

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I am not a doughnut girl, so much. But when I've visited Cincinnati, my family's attachment to this bakery and it's sweet offerings is pretty understandable. Doughnuts show up at family breakfasts, coffee cakes show up after dinner, cakes for birthdays and special occasions, all from here. Open 24 hours? what? we didn't have that in Phoenix, where I grew up. Busken has been there for as long as my mom has been alive ( she's 81 now) and even though she moved away, her sister and her family still frequent this place. One time, my grandpa brought one of the famous smiley face cookies to me on the airplane when he came to Arizona for Thanksgiving. It was delicious. Almondy icingy yumminess. Mom asked where hers was, and was sad when he said he only brought me one. Yup, I was his favorite, it's a known fact. Anyway, when my daughter and I visit Cincinnati soon, I look forward to getting her the cookie. She's gonna love it. It's in her DNA. read more

One of the best bakeries in the country, from donuts to cookies and cakes, Busken does it all. I loved my morning Busken donut with my coffee. The highlights are the glaze topped jelly and the seasonal pumpkin. read more

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Cincinnati Tradition Busken Bakery right in the heart of the Hydepoakelywood (Hyde Park, Oakley and Norwood) intersection at Madison and Edwards. You can stop in day or night, they're open 24 hours for your sugar fix - freshly made donuts, cookies and cakes. Always great when you're in a bind and find out co-worker's birthday is that day, you can run in pick out a fresh cake and they personalize it right in front of you thats service. read more

Visited this nice bakery after a Yelp event. It is clean, bright, and has friendly helpful staff. There is everything you could want and more when it comes to baked goods and even coffee to accompany. Added bonus, its open 24hrs! Nothing beats fresh off the press and this is the place to get it. Check out their seasonal specials too! My favorite is the cinnamon buns or any danish! read more

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Good selection of donuts. High quality and very tasty. I love that they are open 24/7 Even when the Lines are long, they go quickly They only have one type of coffee. I also wish they carried Kolaches. read more

It's a 24-hour bakery. And it's very cheap. This is all you need to know. Seriously, we moved just down the street from Busken. If you're looking for a sweet during normal bakery business hours, I recommend one of the many other nearby bakeries just for variety. But Busken always delivers on taste. read more

Busken's Bakery is such a childhood memory for me. I grew up in Walnut Hills so this location, which is also their central bakery and distribution center, was where my parents would bring me as a little girl for donuts or treats. It's a giant building in order to house their bakery and then the storefront itself is huge! To the right of the front door is a little room that is entirely devoted to cakes! Most of the display cakes are wedding cakes and they are all gorgeous. Then behind the counter you can see all the breads, bagels, donuts, and pastries they have for sale. They also have juices, coffee, and soda for sale. The parking lot is huge and there are two entrances. One is off Madison Road and the other is off Edwards Road. read more

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I was highly disappointed in the service I received. I ordered a cake on a Sunday at 1:30pm to be picked up on Tuesday at 3:30pm and on Sunday night I learned I needed to add another name to the cake. I called on Monday around 3pm and asked to add that name and was told I needed to give them a 24 hour notice before I could do that. I advised the lady this call is 24 hours before my pickup time then she advised me to call back in the morning at 6am which I did. The lady I spoke with was very unprofessional and refused to just add a name saying they don't have 5 minutes to add a name to my cake. I sent a complaint to busken office and never heard back from anyone. When I went to pickup the cake they still refused to add a name. It wasn't until I spent 25 minutes making my case that one of the ladies from the back came out and took the cake and put the name Bill on the cake for me which took 2 minutes. Just 2 minutes to add a name that was ridulous that I had to go through all of that for a 4 letter name to be added to my cake. read more

The only thing better than a 24-hour bakery is a 24-hour Busken. In fact, I never knew I needed a 24-hour bakery until this Busken opened. All of my ailments are cured and I am now the happiest being. read more

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Dear Busken, What did you do with our beloved bakery? I've only been gone 2 years and I come back and it was empty on the inside! I understand you closed for labor day but you come back at 6am and you sell me a dozen of STALE DONUTS AND COOKIES!! I grew up on Busken and I dont know who you have placed in a position of authority, that decided to bother the recipes AND cut back on the glaze but they need to be FIRED! That manager with the frosty personality that proudly told me, "well if we have staff, we will stay open 24 hours" Really? You have staffing issues? Why? Your company is only as strong as its leadership! An imposter has infiltrated your products and your name and business is on the line. Somebody needs to go! Again, every single one of my donuts were tough AND STALE! 17.00 dollars and a sneaky manager with snobby customer service! REALLY! I will be back to see if you guys can get it together! I hope someone reads this post! I'm sorry to sound so harsh but It's time someone told you the truth. Someone please save Busken!! read more

Great donuts that consistently please. Their birthday cakes are our favorite in the USA. Cincy company that deserves your business because they pay their employees well and they give great service whether a busy Saturday or a mid day empty store. read more

They are Open 24H... wow Delicious Donuts... brought 2 dozen into the office and it disappeared... lots of selection of donuts, cakes, and coffee. I would go back for more. read more

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coffee was cold, last apple fritter was given from back left counter behind cashier. myself and three friends were checking out together ,one friend was telling cashier she was paying for friend, cashier took it upon herself to pay it forward, I was quite upset considering person behind me was triple my coffee and fritter. it was simply friends together, I felt uncomfortable and pressured read more

Have I ever mentioned I am a wild fan of Busken Bakery? It really does not get any better than their headquarters in Hyde Park. Open 24-hours, you can get a donut fix whenever the mood strikes, which is exactly what I do around 4:00am from time-to-time (no, of course I don't know their baking/frying schedule! Ok maybe I do). Everything is good here. It's as fresh as it gets since everything Busken makes happens behind the doors you see in this store! If you don't see something on their shelves, ask and they may have it freshly made in the back for you. You can also grab a hot or cold drink, which is a nice bonus to your tasty treats. Hands down best donuts in Cincinnati and beyond. Also, if you ever get the chance to go on a tour of the bakery, go! I've been twice and it's my version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. read more

I just moved to this area and stopped by for an after dinner snack. I'm not sure if the girl working (with the long curly brunette hair) had just caught her period or what but she provided us with HORRIBLE customer service. Rushing our order, I asked her to name the different donuts they had available (because the other guy working was standing in front of the other row) and with an attitude she named 1/4 of the selection available, then rolled her eyes when I asked her to list the rest. As for quality the donuts here are sub par, no better than the gas station selection. We won't be bringing our business back here. read more

Open 24 hours. Which is good if you need that late night fat attack. Ok lets cut to the chase. I wanna break into this place. Crawl into the vent and die. I want the smell of dhem cookies to consume my body and make me one with the stars. I want my remains to be found 5 years from now. My skeleton hands clinching hard onto a bag of donut dust. My Soul forever will be guiding customers to those ice drop cookies. My voice will beckon you to the pudding filled donuts. My husk and remains a reminder of the frailty of life and the quest for completion. Praise OHIR. King of the mountain. Fire in the Sun. Son of the Sky. read more

I'm shocked that Howard Dean didn't include this place in his infamous YEAHHHHHH speech. A 24-hour bakery? SIGN ME UP. I discovered this heavenly place in the midst of a monthly bagel spirit quest, unfortunately occurring at 3am. I searched everywhere and was having absolutely no luck, until Zeus himself tweeted at me to let me know about this establishment. This place gets bonus points because I met an awesome cop there who told me about a bunch of bad assery he had taken part in that night. I offered to buy him a donut but he politely declined. read more

This is the best Busken location! They are open 24 hours a day- which makes it extremely convenient. The donuts and baked goods are made fresh daily, and are delicious! The customer service is great as well! We often place large orders here for pickup for my work- dozens of donuts and gallons of coffee- and the staff is on top of it. They even provide you with bags of creamer, sugar, napkins, etc. I would definitely recommend stopping in! It's a Cincinnati favorite read more

I only require a few things in life to make me happy. Good friends. A positive bank account. And a 24 hour bakery 10 minutes or so from my crib. And I didn't get just any old 24 hour bakery, I got the Busken Bakery world headquarters! If I thought it would sell I would make a documentary like "Super Size Me" on Busken Bakery. I would, of course, have donuts for breakfast. Definitely one glazed donut (which I'm pretty sure must contain some sort of crack and/or methamphetamine in the glaze (for the sarcastically-challenged, I kid)) and also one of their mixed cream chocolate covered donuts which has both bavarian cream and white cream mixed together (imagine mixing awesome with dear oh dear this is brilliant). For lunch I would have the cookies. If you're familiar with Busken then you already know what cookies I'm talking about. If not, imagine if there was a bakery in heaven and you asked Archangel Michael (who just happens to be manning the bakery counter on this night), "What is your most popular cookie?" The sugar cookie with yellow icing and the signature smiley face is what you would get. I don't know what makes them so money but I've heard there are almonds in the batter. And who doesn't like nuts? For dinner I would probably do something light like a slice of apple walnut bread and a side of schnecken. I'm not going to tell you what schnecken is but pray to your maker that you get to try some before you die. In closing, let me clarify a few things because I don't want to overhype this place. Is Busken Bakery the best bakery ever? Yes. Do you work for them? No, but I'd consider a job if they were to pay me in baked goods. Are you single because I'm an attractive girl who also enjoys baked goods? Yes I am! read more

When I think of the quintessential bakery, I think of Busken. If I were living in NYC, or more specifically, if I was Elaine from Seinfeld, I like to think that I would be a regular at a Busken-esque spot. The Busken I stop at is dangerously/conveniently on my way to work. My go-to order is an ABC muffin and a large black coffee. For only $3.75, that's cheaper than a drink at Starbucks. Win win win! read more

This, the central Buskens, is open 24 hours a day. 24 hours a day! Many a night I have stopped by Edwards and Madison to pick up a fresh baked treat. I once watched a friend eat a pound of tea cookies at 1am. Look for these Cincinnati favorites: Iced Cookies: These are large, chewy cookies (there may be something almondy in the dough) with a thick layer of icing on top and a painted design on the icing. The yellow smiley is the classic. They also release seasonal versions like Reds logos, Bengals stripes, St. Patty's Day shamrocks, Valentine's Day hearts, etc. They come in various sizes too. And in low calorie versions (they make a lot; these are REALLY popular in Cincy). Glazed doughnuts: Large, fluffy and hexagonal, the way a doughnut should be. Also look for the Homer Simpson doughnut (pink with purple sprinkles). Tea cookies: Delicious buttery cookies with a generous dollop of icing. Schnecken: A German/Zinzinnati classic, served in the original Virginia Bakery box (they scored that company's recipe when it closed). Basically a loaf of butter with cinnamon sugar and raisins sprinkled on it. One of Cincinnati's many proud local chains. Every city needs a bakery like this. read more

Just got a shipment of Halloween sugar cookies my coworkers sent from this place. The sugar cookies here are YUMMY! Unfortunately the cookies came smashed (not Busken's delivery), but they were still so damn good. A bit on the sweet side with the sugar coating, but MAN it hits the sweet spot for a sweets craving. Cute cookie designs too! read more

I like donuts, so naturally I like Busken's orginal glazed. It's perfection. You might be thinking, "What's so special about a glazed donut?" but it's all in the details, friends! Besides, Busken in Hyde Park is open 24 hours and if you're lucky enough to get there when the donuts are fresh, warm, and the glaze is ever so slightly running off, you'll see what I'm talking about. I'm a big fan of pretty much everything Busken bakes. I love how their original smiley face cookie gets all gussied up for special events going on in the tri-state, like Red's Opening Day, St. Patrick's day, etc. Busken is also a place where many a birthday cake has been ordered, and while they are not what you could call cheap, they are definitely delicious. Busken has loads of regular menu items but one of my favorite seasonal items is the pumpkin muffin. Yum. read more

Went late at night since I'd never been. There was definitely a moth in the donut display case. We pointed it out, and they shooed it out of the display case. By the time they'd gotten back to the other side of the counter, the moth was back in there. I'm sure customers don't want a side of moth dust when they order a baked good here. We still got a donut, but it was subpar. ps. those smiley face cookies are gross and overrated. read more

The Schnecken, the Schnecken, you simply must try the Schnecken! Seriously, wow. Few things trick me into eating raisins (which I don't much care for), but Schnecken now joins the ranks of bread pudding as a suitable raisin vehicle. Schnecken is a seasonal German pastry that appears to be soaked in butter and by the buttery infusion alone seems like something Paula Deen would make on her show. (It costs just under $10, but it is worth every penny.) I recently learned that this 24-hour Busken closes at 7pm the day before Easter and re-opens Monday after (though I am not sure what time on Monday they re-open). The coffee is so-so, but inexpensive and still tastier than Starbucks (so it wins 2 points for that), and the donuts are divine - and this coming from a gal who easily can turn her nose up at donuts. As expected, they also have many other bakery offerings, like cakes, pies, cookies, and bread, so there are a lot of choices for carb overload heaven when you walk in the door. (But don't actually walk into the door, I think that was bad cliché phraseology on my part.) They have a cake shop attached to the Madison Ave location, and I believe this is the place you can get the amazing "Pizza Cake" which a friend of mine had at her birthday party in January and it was utterly fantastic, melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Since moving within spitting distance of this Busken location, I have managed to avoid it for the most part since carbs are my downfall, but having now crossed that line, I think it will be more difficult to avoid once the smell of baked goods hits my nostrils as I walk down the street. But honestly, a little treat every now and then is completely excusable, and if I want that treat at 3am, the lights will be on at Busken. read more

Look no further go to Busken Bakery for your pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving. Absolutely as good or even better than a homemade pumpkin pie at 1/2 the cost of the ingredients! read more

We ordered a sampling of things based on the Yelp reviews and were disappointed. Quality reminded me of a grocery store bakery - nothing special. read more

Wow. This little gem of a store is the real deal. I, along with a number of Yelpers had the amazing opportunity to tour the bakery and get a behind-the-scenes look at what is pretty much the closest thing I will have to a Willy Wonka type experience. The delicious items are made around the clock by hard working men and women (not Oompa-Loompas, oh well...). While my current eating style excludes such decadence, I did eat two donuts that pretty much rocked my world. I can't describe how unreal a donut fresh of the line tastes. A little history, I did have these guys make my wedding cake and while this was a few years ago, I definitely remember that the cake was great and working with their consultant was easy. The next time I'm in the market for some bakery yumminess, I'm heading here, and you should too. read more

I found the 24 hr Busken that fellow yelper Angela B told me about! This could be dangerous; good thing it's far from my home! Wow! I had no idea what a selection of muffins, pastries and cookies they had! Even several muffin options that are fat-free. I left with exactly what I came for: a couple of peanut butter cookies for my husband and just three tiny tea cookies for me. But that took a lot of willpower! The total cost: less than $2. Wow, again! read more

Do NOT go on Wednesdays!! The crew is typically nice and sweet on any day I go. I stop here a few times a week and most times I love the service and the people. However, there's a older black lady (about 40 or 50) she has dreadlocks and bad service. She worked with a younger white woman in her 20s (I'll get there names next time) that was just as rude. The white lady (maybe Khamryn) stayed on the register and would not help and the black lady grabbed orders with a rude tude!! (I hate using black and white. These ladies are so much more than skin and I will update this review with names instead. I only use this description as it is all I have to work with to warn loving people to avoid this plague). read more

Hello, What happened to your original Birthday cake icing. The new icing is horrible. Why did you change it. read more

the BEST cakes I have ever tasted. I love the yellow cake with vanilla frosting- so moist, even days later! The only reason why I did not give it 5 stars is because they don't always have cake slices, it is random. read more

The best donuts in town! The service is always friendly but the real thing that keeps me coming back is the delicious donuts! Highly reccomend! read more

A bakery that's open 24 hours a day? You can't go wrong with that- especially when everything is made by Busken! I never leave without a smiley face cookie...or two...or three. Everything else they make is delicious, as well. They must know some baking secret because their goods stay fresh for days, tasting just as yummy as when you first bought them. You don't even have to wait until you get home to indulge! They have several tables for you to sit at, or you can go to the other side of the store and sit on the bench, while watching custom cakes being decorated! read more