Finally tried the much talked-about Pumpkin Pie. It was nice. The crust was not crunchy, but I am not an expert on pies, so perhaps it was the way it was supposed to be (I would much rather have it crunchy). When I got there some happy Mom-To-Be was picking up treats for her Baby Shower and I saw some cupcakes with blue shoes and a huge creamy cake. It all looked interesting. I am not a fan of artificially coloured food and tons of whipped cream and glaze, so it is not the best bakery for me, but it deserved a strong 'OK' :) read more

Busken Bakery used to be my go to bakery but the last 5 out of 6 orders have been wrong. One of the orders they didn't do at all and threw together last minute.... and believe me it looked like it to. The last order was correct FINALLY but looked like a third grader decorated my cake! Given the price and the fact that they make you pay up front, they could do better. Time to find a better bakery! read more

After sampling more than enough donuts on our Yelp tour, I ventured back to Busken to make good on my debt...and bought more baked goods. One tasty treat had caught my eye during the event: an upside down cupcake covered in orange icing to look like a pumpkin. You're probably imagining a quaint, frosted, tiny cake. Not the case. This cupcake was all FROSTING! A closed star tip froster was used to create thick lines of orange frosting all around the cupcake. I could barely hold it without getting icing on me. But, oh, was it tasty! There was even milk in the cold case to wash down my cakey delight. I also purchased a berry jelly donut for breakfast the next morning. I really desired a lemon jelly donut, but the clerk told me those are only sold in March. I would be head-over-heels if Busken carried lemon jelly donuts year round. Those are my favorite and are very hard to find in Cincinnati! I've actually driven up to Dayton to visit the Krispe Kreme to pick up some of those treats. What a wonder it would be to have them just down the street! I've seen your backroom, Busken. You've got room on a counter for a lemon filling device. Mmmm...lemon. read more

Buskens is well known in Cincinnati, and I would highly recommend!! What actually drew me to this bakery was driving through Hyde Park smelling the wonderful smell of donuts. I actually passed the bakery and then had to turn around. It smelled that good! When I walk into the bakery even at 9:30/10 o'clock at night, The selection of donuts, cookies, and muffins was plentiful. I was in the mood for fresh pastries, and Buskens did not disappoint. I had had their donuts in the past, but this time, I decided to check out their muffins. I was thoroughly surprised. I tried the cinnamon streusel muffin, and it was delicious! Whether I wanted something fresh or packaged to go, this bakery was a great stop in my evening. In fact, how does anyone live in Hyde Park and get anything done with the smell of donuts 24/7?! I would highly recommend this bakery. read more

Flourpower 24-hours and 7 days a week! The staff is always wonderfully friendly too! This bakery is perfect for an early morning visit or a late night sweet tooth fix. There is out door seating adjacent to the rather large parking lot, and barstool seating along the front window for those wishing to eat inside to soak up the wonderful bakery aroma. I love the creative twists on decorations for other wise classic sweets like sugar cookies and cakes. Their smiley face cookies are what I like to think of as their signature item. Simply put, their cookie decorations are best in town. They know how to embrace a good theme. Bagels, coffee, and a variety of juices and drinks are available as well. This Busken also has a cake town attached for specific orders. read more

Busken is apparently one of those quintessential Cincinnati establishments that you just can't help but see advertised on the billboards around town. I also happen to live not far from this particular establishment. It's nice that it's open 24hrs a day for those late night sweet tooth runs, though I don't find the need to do that. They serve all types of donuts, cakes, cookies, breads, mostly sweet, though, and not much of the typical loaves of bread that you'd find at a traditional bakery. Always a steady stream of customers whenever I visit. When I visit, I tend towards the donuts, and maybe a few of their cookies. Unfortunately, whenever I visit (and it's been multiple times), I end up regretting my decision to stop by in a bad way. Aside from the glazed croissants, the donuts aren't very good. The different donuts don't offer much with regards to distinguishing themselves from a flavor and texture standpoint, and they all end up tasting the same, whether it's the sour cream donuts, regular glazed, filled, fritters, or even the danish. Worse are the cookies, especially their signature sugar cookies, which I fail to see what makes them so popular and a hallmark item of the bakery -- they have some sweetness, but without significant texture and other flavor, which makes them downright boring cookies. They are better than Dunkin' Donuts, though it really isn't saying much -- but there are certainly better donuts to be had in the city. read more

Excellent selection of donuts and wonderful staff. Plus the smiley cookies are the best around!

I'm not a huge pastry person but it seems Busken emits the delicious aroma of baked goods for about 1/2 a mile in all directions and this sometimes lures me in. Busken had an outstanding schnecken. They use the recepie from Virginia Bakery which has since closed. Their cookies are also oddly addictive. If you have never tried them, they don't look super special (although they are usually happy, smiling faces) but they are delicious. Service is decent and other pastries are ok. read more

A 24-hr bakery? Yes please! Not every item they sell is crave-worthy, but I find that their pies and muffins are always delicious! One of the best things about Busken is that you can count on freshness. This specific location has a nice little seating area at the far end of the parking lot. When the weather is nice, it's a good spot to enjoy some breakfast or mid-afternoon snack. read more

Oh, Busken, how I have a like-hate relationship with you. You are open 24 hours a day!!! LOVE!!! BUT, what do you have in stock and is it fresh? Yes, if I want the smiley face (or pumpkin or heart or shamrock or Cross Town Shootout) butter cookies you're famous for, you will greet me with boxes and boxes as I enter the bakery. While I have to admit now they don't taste like much, the cookies are a childhood favorite... We'll put this into LIKE. And, while there are always donuts across the back shelves, I'm never so sure how long they've been there, the sugar on the glazed crusty, the pastry stiff on other flavors. Does this bakery where the donuts are made & get first cut, sit the longest? And to tell the truth your bakery's donuts are my least favorite. Not enough sugar and always dry. DISLIKE. Lack of choice .... very rarely are there cupcakes, my favorite bakery treat. HATE!! Sometimes if I'm lucky, somebody hasn't picked up their birthday cake and delicious slices of chocolate cake with swirly white icing have been cut into pieces. LIKE!! But, only sometimes. Then the choices left are dry, crumbly brownies or hard, crispy chocolate chip cookies. Order a cake fresh and it's great. Get a donut fresh, great. Cupcakes, also great. Must have a baked good at 3 a.m., this is your place. read more

Busken bakery has the best pastries in Cincinnati!!! The cheese danish and cinnamon danish are my favorites. There are plenty of other tasty options as well. read more

Brownies are great But you need milk! also if yougot a sweet tooth stop in anytime 24 hours.... yum yum read more

Bengals fans (and everyone else), get here! Busken is a family owned bakery that serves up fun and delicious treats. Bengals tailgaters will love team-themed cookies. Kids will love the adorable holiday cupcakes (currently Thanksgiving turkeys). And your co-workers will love the huge array of donuts and pastries. These goodies are made with TLC -- at least one of the pastry makers has worked there 40 years. This location is open 24/7, so you can satisfy your sweet tooth any time. read more

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This particular Busken Bakery location just never seems to have any damn variety! There is nothing extensive about there selection; what happened to a more savory selection of German chocolate or Cheesecake brownies? I stop in on random days/times and I'm always underwhelmed at their shabby treats. Well today 7/21/17 I decided to just go with 3 glazed donuts; how can I go wrong with those right? Well I look in the bag that was given to me, and I find 3 of the most hideous looking deflated, dented donuts that you ever did see. Donuts that should have never been up for sale; donuts that should not have even been displayed with the intention of selling them at half price. I'm sure the girl that placed them in the bag saw that, she just didn't give a damn. Anyway, the quality control should have began in the back of the house therefore these disastrous donuts would've never made it to the floor. Albeit, quality control is also the responsibility of the employee who is serving a customer. Note: Although my receipt says Quentin was my server, he was not; it was a dark haired girl with glasses, braces and a tattoo on her inner forearm. read more

Busken Bakery - Here's a shot of 1 of those dinged up donuts; can you tell it's a donut? - Bakeries Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I initially wasn't going to write a review, but when I realized that I was comparing all the bakeries I've been to in the past few weeks to Buskens - I knew I had to! The first time I came here, I got the smores donut because it looked amazing. Since it was also a special event (an anniversary for their bakery), i won a double butter muffin with rainbow sprinkles (the birthday muffin I believe). Wow that donut was incredible! Super generous with the chocolate chunks, and perfect texture and airiness to the dough, and really wonderful overall donut. The double butter muffin was very sweet and buttery, and more like a cupcake in the taste and smoothness. It wasn't what I expected, but was still really good nonetheless. The second time I came here, it was to a different location. I ordered the cheese kettle, which was filled with sweet cream cheese. Normally I'm not partial to sweet cream cheese (I don't like cheesecake, even) but it seemed like a big Cincinnati thing to have a cheese pocket so I decided to give it a go. Don't skip out on this!! The cream cheese was not too tart, and the pastry was fresh and delightful. Customer service here is always top notch. Prices are cheap. Pastries are fresh. And it's open 24/7!!! Seriously, stop by and get anything. read more

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I have used Uber eats to order from Busken's bakery on Madison Road in Cincinnati Ohio both times that I ordered the order was significantly wrong I have ordered a half a dozen donuts and only gotten four and when I called the store to see if I could get some sort of help they kept me on hold and when I finally talk to the manager he just hung up on me. This happen last night on 12/11/18. read more

This place makes me excited typing about it!! The pastries and cakes here are to die for!! The sugary perfection that makes my world go round is available 24 hours a day, which helps cure the 3AM sweet tooth or the 11PM mom... I need cupcakes for school tomorrow bug. On Sunday mornings you can watch the pastry chef in action, which is quite entertaining! The major selling point is that the amazing sweets are A. Amazingly delicious B. Affordable and reasonable with no pretentious aftertaste(yes i'm talking to you bon bonerie!) and C. Locally owned!! Who can feel guilty after that?!? read more

Always the go-to when I'm craving a donut late at night! The employees are always really friendly, and the donuts are always SO good. I always get their fruity pebbles covered and, if they have them, blueberry donuts. I love that they're open 24 hours, because so many donut places around Cincinnati close earlier in the day. read more

I wont go so far as to claim this is the best bakery around, thought they are very good What I do really like about this place is that they are (I think) the only bakery around here that is open 24 hours a day, so that I can go get myself a sweet treat any time I feel like it A friend had their wedding cake done here and it was both gorgeous to look at and delicious to the taste. read more

My wife paid $130 for a 2-layer cake for a baby shower. They told her than she needed 2 adults to come pick up the cake for transport - she was going alone to the shower, not sure how that was realistic. By the time she got to our house - the humpty dumpty had fallen off the cake, however, there was no evidence the cake had moved or hit the side of the box. Busken did nothing and cited their policy of having 2 adults for pickup. We did not ask for a full refund, but wanted to see what kind of customer service we would receive. It could have been a $10 or $20 voucher, a box of cookies, anything. Nope - they cited their unrealistic policy and offered nothing. Oh, and it took over a week for them to get back to me. I will never buy another Busken product again - they won't stand behind it! read more

The service we received here was absolutely terrible. Ebony, who our receipt said checked us out had one of the worst attitudes and personalities. She was extremely rude when we asked her to simply put the tea cookies in a box and got very loud. We really enjoy the bakery items that Buskens provides but they need to really work on improving customer service! Also, they have no public restrooms??? If you have an area to sit down and eat at in your place of business you should have a public restroom. Just my personal opinion though..... read more

I'll probably be disowned by my city for saying this, but, Busken's sugar cookies (while good) are not the bakery's most delicious option. I made a run to Kroger in Hyde Park a few weeks back to pick up a few things for my roommate's birthday party and (stupid me) somehow managed to forgot to pick up cake-baking supplies. I realized the error as soon as I turned my car onto Madison Avenue because the overwhelmingly sweet smell of fresh-baked donuts from the Busken on the corner wafted through my open windows. I didn't hesitate for long, I turned into Busken, hoping a store-bought cake could substitute for home-made. For once the location wasn't busy (word to the wise, never visit between 3 and 4:30pm on weekdays, all of the local schools are out and Busken seems to be the destination of every car-pool on the road) so I was able to walk right in and select a cake. I picked a small marbled (yellow and chocolate) cake covered in smooth white fondant and then dribbled with rich fudge. I was pleasantly surprised at the low price, $8.00, as the cake looked pretty designer. I got it home and we cut into a flavorful cake that stayed moist for the three days it took us to finish it. Next time you stop at Busken grab a cake instead of a box of cookies, you won't be disappointed! read more

I think Busken's is just o.k. It is a high volume bakery that does a couple of things o.k. but in my opinion is not in the same category as Frieda's , Bonbonerie, Servatii's, and Shadeau Breads. It is not a bad place. I would choose it over shelf items at a grocery store. It is just far from spectacular. read more

People either love Busken or they don't. They either grew up on the Busken cake--or they didn't. I didn't grow up here, but I'm a huge fan of Busken because of their phenomenal customer service. Let me tell you a story. One night after a work event/dinner I was craving cheesecake as if I were pregnant and my life depended on cheesecake. I didn't feel like navigating the aisles of Kroger and nowhere else was open except the almighty Busken. So I walked in, and of course, no cheesecake in sight. I asked the gentleman behind the counter if they had any cheesecake-esque desserts, and he pointed at a cheese cup type-thing. Sure, I'll get that and a donut (no judging, please). Another customer standing nearby who overheard our conversation mentioned casually "Oh those brownies got some cheese in them." The man behind the counter nodded, "Oh yeah, they do." I didn't look twice at the brownies, checked the time on my cell phone, paid and left. When I got home and opened the bag, out came a cheese cup, donut, AND brownie. Magical. The kindness of strangers. I didn't ask for the brownie (and definitely didn't need the extra sugar), but throwing in a free treat wordlessly was just so nice. This is one neighborhood bakery I can fully support for their outstanding service, even if I'm not crazy about the signature cookies. Busken, you deserve mad brownie points! read more

Here is where you will get the best glazed donuts from a local chain bakery. I don't eat the donuts often because I'm always on a diet, but they are good. It's nice that this place open 24 hours. The coffee is okay. Like really, the reason to go here is glazed yeast donuts. The other things at Busken are just okay. read more

This location can be a hit or miss depending on when you go. Growing up in Hyde Park we often bartered going to church without whining in exchange for a trip to Busken afterward! The donuts here are good, though I wish the chocolate iced ones were completely glazed first, like Krispey Kremes. However, I'm a waitress in Rookwood and sometimes don't get off until 2-3 in the morning so I'll stop in and they'll give me a dozen half price! Also the iced cookies are magnificent, there's really nothing like them. They are a special cookie and the fact that they make them in seasonal shapes and decorations makes me so happy. My only complaint (besides the chocolate donut debacle) is that sometimes the service sucks. I get it, working weird hours is the worst, but you should smile and greet customers politely! I can't tell you how many times I've walked in and they just stare at me waiting for me to say something! It's very odd. If you love donuts and sweets there's no way you won't love this Busken. I highly recommend it. Honestly I wish I could go every day, if my wallet and waistline could afford it. read more

Okay, I will admit it. I went to two donut shops in one day. This morning I hit Holtmans when I was leaving downtown Cincinnati and this afternoon on my way back from Dayton, I stopped at Busken Bakery. You don't find many full-service bakeries that make cakes and cookies as well as donuts. And the donuts aren't just an after thought. They have a great selection of donuts and from their inventory of glazed yeast donuts, they must be the favorites among the locals. I ordered two glazed and wasn't disappointed. I think the glazed donuts out-shined Hotlman's, but both were very good. I'll bet these donuts are great at 5:00 a.m. Love a 24-hour bakery! read more

This place is complete garbage. I ordered a birthday cake to be made days in advance. I showed up to pick it up and these idiots never even made it. They offered some crappy half-ass cake as consolation. If you ever expect to get any thing decent for a birthday or otherwise, save your time and go to a different bakery. read more

A cincinnati staple. Personally not impressed with most of their items. The cheese kettles are my favorite. That's the one item that will keep me coming. Good employees can be hit or miss. I just wished that not all the items had trans fats. I like the advertisements, like their funny billboards and signs. It's nice that Madison rd location is open 24 hours. read more

Known around Cincy for their delicious iced cookies! But, they also have wonderful pastries and donuts! I like their yeast donuts, but their cake donuts are my FAVE. They have some staples (can't go wrong with an Old Fashioned donut), but they also have fabulous seasonal and limited time flavors. Get there and try a fun flavor! You won't be disappointed! read more

Bacon... on a donut... WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THIS??? thanks to the yelp tour I discovered this place is open 24 hours a day.. 24 FREAKING HOURS... which was great when we decided to wrap up our black friday shopping at 6 am. Anyways, we walk in to order some donuts, and the wife orders a maple bar... and move on with our other orders. We get in the car... she takes a bite and cries in joy... maybe shock... but would have been joy in my part "honey, there's Bacon on this donut!" And it was delicious, like everything else in the box.. No more greasy burgers for me at 2 am... this is the late night spot. read more

I like Busken Bakery. That said, I don't think they have the best baked goods I have had, but they carry a wide selection. They are also open 24 hours a day (this location) and bake multiple times a day so you can get fresh baked donuts at different times of the day and night, not just in the morning like some donut shops. There are also many varieties of cookies, cakes, pies, and breads (like apple walnut bread) available year round and seasonal varieties. The cookies that I have had from Busken have not impressed me very much but I have only tried a couple varieties. I have never tried their cakes, pies, or breads. I have tried some rolls, like pumpkin rolls, and I did like them but still not my favorite type of baked good. I do like some of their donuts a lot. I recently had a Baby Alligator that was outstanding and the Kettle Danish are really good too. The cheese cups are also really good. The Maple Persian was only ok compared to other Maple Persians I have had at other bakeries. My wife really likes their Tiger Tail donut that is like a chocolate and plain glazed donut twisted together. All in all, I give them good marks as a donut shop plus the benefit of being 24 hours, but as an overall bakery it's not my favorite place. read more

Locally owned, locally baked yummies. And everything I've tried is just DELICIOUS! What else can I say?

I came in for the Yelp event this evening, but ended up buying a dozen donuts to go too :) I've had their cookies (which are AMAZING), but I've never had their donuts. All I can say is WOW. The donuts are soft, chewy, and delicious! It's like I died and went to sugar heaven when I walked into the bakery. I'm sure everyone that has ever driven by the bakery has smelled the amazing scent of sugar too... Everyone was so nice and welcoming. They were so delicious that I ended up buying a dozen glazed donuts for my coworkers tomorrow because I want everyone to experience these amazing donuts! I will definitely be coming back to try all of their other delicious goodies too! read more

This place is the perfect quick breakfast stop, or midnight snack :)

I was in town for Charlotte for my nephews graduation and he brought some pastries from Busken and they were really great. We went as a group to get some, picked up some more for the family, and enjoyed the night eating pastries with milk. read more

Busken, I love you so, so much. I'm so glad I only come to Cincinnati once a year because I gorge on all your beautiful sweets and baked goods and yumminess and I would get so fat if that was a regular habit. I also love that you are open 24 hours a day so when my boyfriend and I have a 14 hour drive back to Boston and need coffee at 3 am to fuel the drive you are there- with an incredibly lovely girl behind the counter who was probably just happy to serve someone at 3 am who wasn't drunk or high. Here in Boston everyone does the Dunkin' Donuts thing. I cannot even begin to explain how far superior you are. I cannot even step into a Dunkin' now without supreme disappointment. You have ruined me for all other donut shops. read more

We run in here often to pick up a snack or a loaf of bread for dinner- they sometimes run out of bread, but I love having a "neighborhood" bakery for needs like those! read more

The employees are always so kind! They always greet you with a friendly smile and assist you in any way possibly. There donuts and cookies are also pretty tasty! read more

Little known fact - they are open 24 hours. And their employees are always nice even when it is late at night. Usually when employees know that a particular item may have been sitting out for a while, they check to see for a fresh batch. FYI they do close earlier on holidays! read more