Cakes & Pastries by George

Okay my BFF and I walked in after getting a pizza near by and we figured why not…read more You step in and you are greeted immediately. The place smells yummy. We got a brown bear butter iced coffee and a molasses cookie. Let me just say the cookie alone is worth driving here. I mean seriously it is the best molasses cookie I have ever had. The coffee is also very good. I would drive back for the amazing customer service and the Cookie. I do want to try other items as well.

Going on a Sunday was definitely a choice, cause there was a line, but it moved pretty fast. I got…read moreone of the seasonals, the cherry vanilla latte, and it was pretty good. Definitely espresso/coffee heavy which I love at times. The blueberry cornbread cake is very corn forward and dense and averagely sweet. The people working were very kind and despite the inside being small, it was pretty packed. Seems like a good wfh spot too.

Ratatouille focaccia and everything bagel croissant

Brown butter latte and banana bread twice baked

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Paris Baguette

4.3(176 reviews)

6.2 mi•Downtown

You can easily spend a lot of money in here as you walk through and see all the delicious French…read morepastries. It is so tempting to grab more than you need especially the delicious "pain au chocolat." It's self serve so be careful!

Really good breakfast pastries and excellent black coffee. Thought it was fairly reasonable in…read moreprice.

The chef working magic

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Iced caramel latte

Golden Hands Bakery

4.9(103 reviews)

12.5 mi

This place has some of the best donuts I've ever had. There…read morewas a blueberry one I got that was a mix between a croissant and a donut and it blew my socks off. We were not planning to go here on our way to go ride bikes, and we saw "hot fresh donuts" and a line out the door and made a U-Turn and didn't regret it at all.

We tried Golden Hands Bakery for the first time about a month ago and WOW it is soooo good! We've…read morealready been a second time and it definitely is our new favorite donut shop in town! The inside is clean and bright with bakery cases full of so many yummy choices, it's hard to choose! We've tried a lot of different flavors and each one has been amazing! The custard filled donut is light and fluffy with an insane amount of filling. The cherry thingaling was delicious, you could really taste the cherries in the glaze and they had whole fresh cherries in it as well and the donut was phenomenal; it was a light and airy fritter style donut. Added bonus is that it's a friendly family owned small business, which we love to support!

Chocolate filled donut

So many choices, so little stomach room!

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Boosalis Baking

4.9(128 reviews)

13.6 mi

This is the most amazing bakery!! From the service to the…read morebakery goods and feeling you get when you walk in. It is like stepping into an Italy bakery. Smells amazing and bakery goods are to die for. They will bake pretty much anything you want. We were in need of some specially iced sugar cookies and a few cherry pies for a party. Cookies were the best we have ever eaten and the pies were sweet, tart and the crust was baked to perfection. Amazing experience all the way around. Staff is always kind and so so helpful. We will be ordering and sending all of our family and friends there.

If youre looking for a good snack before, during, or just cause , this is the spot. There's nothing…read morelike a little pick-me-up from Boosalis. It's not a fancy place--but that's part of the charm. What they are is consistent, full of flavor, and always worth coming back to. The bakery window is unmatched, especially right when they first open. Everything is fresh and hits every time. And the owners? Always so kind--it feels like walking into your grandparents' kitchen. Definitely stop by for patties for staff or just a crossainy with your coffee.

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Cafe Mochiko

4.6(235 reviews)

7.7 mi•Walnut Hills

Everyone told us to try this place. We wandered in here…read moretoday and I see what they're talking about. Everything we tried was absolutely amazing. And what a cute little place.

Cafe Mochiko serves some of the best ramen in Cincinnati, and it's traditional and authentic. By…read moreday it's a Japanese-style bakery, and by night it turns into a casual ramen spot run by a married couple who clearly care about the craft. The service is great, and the staff is happy to explain the menu. A few things to know before you go. They don't take reservations. It's a waiting list, and you have to be there in person to put your name down, so plan for a wait at busy times. Prices are a bit steep for a bowl of ramen. Customizing your bowl isn't allowed, and there's no takeout. Dishes also sometimes sell out for the night, so go earlier if there's something you really want to try. Worth it for the quality, but set your expectations on price, wait times, and flexibility.

Paw paw croissant

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Ramp laing danish, kimchi and egg croissant, and bbq pork snow bun

The BonBonerie

4.1(403 reviews)

8.6 mi•O'Bryonville

We live very close to the BonBonerie and I have to resist the urge to go every day very good…read morepastries and I've also done their tea time with some of my friends. Staff is always super nice as well. Highly recommend!

I've been coming here for a couple of years now, and somehow I still leave wanting to come back for…read moremore. The staff have always been lovely, but honestly, it's the sweets and brunch that keep me coming back! They always have seasonal treats and cakes rotating throughout the year, so there's usually something different to try each time. Their cookies are almost too pretty to eat because they're individually piped by hand, which is seriously impressive. They are definitely on the sweeter side, so don't expect a subtle sugar cookie, but they're perfect when you're in the mood to treat yourself. My personal recommendation is the small button cookies. They're so cute, creamy, and pair really well with their teas, especially since the tea helps balance out the sweetness. The sugar cookies have more of a firm, stiff texture, so I personally prefer the button cookies. Their brunch is delicious too, although the wait can be a little longer at times. If you want the full tea-room experience, I highly recommend making a reservation since that's usually where you'll get the multi-tiered tray filled with an assortment of sweets and savory mini sandwiches. It's definitely more of an experience than just grabbing a quick bite. The cafe itself is adorable and has cute decorations throughout, with a separate back area dedicated to takeout sweets. It makes the whole place feel like a little dessert wonderland, especially when they have their seasonal decorations up. Overall, this is definitely somewhere I'd recommend trying at least once. Whether you're coming for brunch, afternoon tea, seasonal sweets, or just looking for a cute spot to catch up with the girls, there's always something fun to eat--and something new to discover on your next visit!

Beautiful tea tray!

Brownie, berry crumble bar, cookies

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Biscuits and lemon blueberry pound cake

North South Baking

4.5(55 reviews)

6.9 mi•City West

My local bakery! Lucky for me North South is close by! This lovely place has some of the best…read morepastries. I highly recommend their signature "cronuts" they are a mix of a croissant and a donut, usually filled with something amazing and rolled in sugar. They have savory pastries, and breakfast sammys as well. There is coffee to pair with your pastries. For me, they have never missed.

I visited to purchase pastries for a family get together. The staff was incredibly helpful and the…read morevariety of pastries made it difficult to narrow down decisions. We ordered approximately 10 different options and none of them were disappointing. The pastries were light, full, flavorful and fresh. The pastries I got were supposed to last 4 days. They barely lasted two. Whether you need one or 30 pastries, this is the place to stop in.

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Breakfast sandwich

Sebastian Bakehouse

4.8(92 reviews)

14.9 mi

Sebastian Bakehouse is a pastry shop, located in Blue Ash at Summit Park. They offer a variety of…read moreartisan pastries, desserts, and a weekday lunch menu with sandwiches from their sister spot, Alveo. If you're looking to try a new pastry shop, definitely check them out! There wasn't much service that had to do with this besides them boxing up the pastries. And the shop is little inside so don't expect to eat inside either. This is more of a takeout spot.

Who doesn't like French butter and pastries? I'm in love with all of their creations , they lack…read morenothing. You want savory they have it you want sweet they have it . And now theyve added sandwiches and coffee. Get parking look in the bakery window choose and pay . One visit will turn into your weekly routine. I'm glad they decided to bring their creations to blue ash. I've been way more times than I review.

Biscoff Pull Apart

Inside the pumpkin petite gateaux

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Two Seven Two

4.7(51 reviews)

5.5 mi

SO delicious! Last time I visited, my friend and I split one savory and one sweet pastry. The…read moregarlic parmesan was delicious, but my favorite was the earl grey orange blossom pastry. The sugar it was rolled in was even infused with early grey flavor! The interior is on the smaller side, but there is seating and Ludlow Square is only a short walk away. Make sure you come early, because pastries do sell out throughout the day!

They have quickly become one of Cincinnati's most talked‑about bakeries, and for good reason. Their…read moreclassic croissant is everything you want it to be, flaky, sweet, buttery, and beautifully layered. The pecan roll is another standout. It is loaded with pecans, sticky in the best way, and easily one of the best in the city. When they're on, they're really on. One thing I noticed was that the setup could use a little refinement. With both coffee and bakery items coming from the same counter, the line gets congested fast and the shop is quite small. A separate line for coffee and tea offerings - they have a bunch - and pastries would make the experience smoother and match the quality of what they're serving. They do offer vegan options, which I personally have no interest in, but just an fyi. Overall, they deliver excellent pastries and has the potential to be even better with a few small tweaks to the flow and menu variety. Still absolutely worth a visit, especially for that croissant and pecan roll.

Cacio e Pepe brioche

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F & Goode Desserts

4.8(80 reviews)

6.8 mi•City West

Incredibly tasty stuff being made at this quaint little neighborhood bakery. Place has been clean…read moreand welcoming every time I've stopped in. The pastries and cookies are always fresh and delicious. My personal favorites are the lemon bars and snickerdoodles. They also do very yummy carry out pies around the holidays. Last year I tried the pumpkin and pecan and it was the hit of Thanksgiving dinner. I highly recommend F&Goode.

The food was excellent as were the vibes. The staff member was super nice and helped us with our…read moreYelp event. I'll definitely come again!

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Cute decor inside

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Vic J.

6 years ago

Oh baby! We decided not to have a cake for my wife's birthday and just have some cupcakes (figuring we didn't need all the extra cake & calories). I found "Cakes & Pastries by George" while looking for a local baker on the West-Side of Cincinnati that specialized in cupcakes. I read a couple of reviews & just had to try them. So glad I did; their cupcakes are AMAZING! My wife immediately ate a Red Velvet cupcake & was in Heaven. "Cakes & Pastries by George" will be our "go to" bakery for cupcakes & other baked delights. read more

Steve E.

13 years ago

My niece had someone set up to do her wedding cupcakes and the lady backs out 9 days before the wedding. We stopped by George's place and he was sooo helpful and accommodating. He was able to bake the 200 cup cakes on time and for a fair price. The cakes were delicious, beautiful, and a huge hit. Thank you again George, you're the BEST! read more

Bridget R.

2 years ago

I purchased two beautiful Oreo cupcakes that look delectable...from the sweet baker. Have not touched them. Hopefully, one day I'll find someone to eat the second one. Two is a little much. But, I love my sweets! Sweet service! Cannoli's looked quite appetizing. read more

Tanisha E.

4 years ago

Best bakery every! Owner is amazingly sweet. Love this bakery travel many many miles to visit and indulge. If you like airy light fluffy flavorful moist cupcakes this is the place. Macaroons amazing, baklava, chocolate just everything is awesome. read more

B N.

5 years ago

Oh.My.Gosh.... Delicious!!! My favorite is the cream filled horn! But whatever I've gotten it's been delicious. The staff and owner are very friendly and accommodating. The only thing that keeps me from going there day after day is my waistline! read more

Elizabeth N.

6 years ago

George makes the best red velvet cupcakes! I don't know what he does but it beats everyone else's hands down.

Shirley W.

1 year ago

Amazing. You need to stop in. I'm lost for words for all this goodness. You won't be disappointed.

KC W.

11 years ago

Perfectly light and airy, these were beyond my expectations good. You will not be disappointed!

Nancy M.

5 years ago

Best cupcakes ever! They have different flavors every day so you never know what you will get.

David A.

5 years ago

Such amazing cupcakes. Beautiful and delicious. Looking forward to returning for more

Bill H.

163

6 years ago

The best place on the planet!!! what else can i say? You won't be disappointed!

Leah C.

8 years ago

George's has the best bakery goods in Cincinnati!!

Kylie K.

7 years ago

Terrible absolutely horrible customer service.

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