This is my second interaction with Gramz bakery. I live in Arizona but my parents live in Columbus. I ordered a cake for my mum's birthday in October and it surpassed all expectations. My father just had surgery and I called to ask for cookies to have delivered to his surgeon's office. The staff member who answered the phone was wonderful! Each time I have called to talk to staff here it has been an thoroughly enjoyable experience. I will definitely recommend Gramz to everyone I know! Your staff is AWESOME! If you don't order from Gramz, you are CRAZY!!!!!! read more

I'm from out of town and searched to support a local coffee shop. The service wasn't friendly and the coffee was not good.

I was told Gramz Bakery was a "must" in Columbus. Loving coffee and all things baked, I decided to check it out. I'll be honest, my first time there, I was underwhelmed. The coffee "machine," which amounted to a gas station cappuccino maker was out, so no coffee. The cinnamon role was adequate, but not extraordinary. Basically, a meh experience. A few weeks later, I returned to Gramz. To my delight, the terrible, malfunctioning coffee machine has been replaced with a bar top with eight different brewed coffees. AMAZING! I also went with the sticky pecan role and it was incredible. Gramz is making improvements, which are helping it keep stride with the evolving Columbus downtown. Take a minute, check it out. Just avoid the "coffee machine." read more

Gramz Bakery - Coffee bar! - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

Absolutely the best coffee shop and bakery my partner and I have been. Jay was so personable and let us sample all the coffee they had. Coffee was incredibly smooth and delicious, and bakery items were so good we went back for more. Thank you for the awesome experience, and let us know if you come to Bloomington so we can be your first customers! read more

Amazing bakery and coffee shop. The service is great and the owner was there and recommended several other local business's to visit

TLDR: This is no ordinary coffee shop. It is an absolute gem. An experience for your tastebuds and a treasure to be cherished. Gramz is your go-to spot for a sweet indulgence, a coffee pick-me-up, a simple meeting, a casual first date, or even an afternoon study session! If you're looking for a unique spot with character, high quality, and reasonable prices -- look no further than Gramz. I just wish I lived in the area so I could come here ALL THE TIME. But, I'd probably gain 60 lbs too.. Food: Where to start? I truly don't think you can go wrong with any choice in the bakery display. EVERYTHING is homemade by one of Jay's daughters. Even the syrups for the drinks. My first taste was the strawberry and creme cupcake. Let me tell you - I've tried at LEAST two dozen cupcake establishments from Seattle to St. Louis to DC. This cupcake has jumped to my #2 spot rivaling the famous Georgetown cupcakes of DC (specifically rivaling their strawberry champagne cupcake). Big enough for two to share (or just yourself, no judegement :P ), the flavor profile is light and sweet, the cake is moist without being too oily, and the creme icing is designed like a sweet rose with just enough to complement each bite. The chocolate/caramel turtle was THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD! You can taste the homemade quality of the ingredients. Each bite was a heavenly journey from the initial crunchy texture of the pecan base to the rich decadence of the caramel and milk chocolate melting in your mouth and finally, to the light salty finish from the sea salt topping. Have a bad day? Want to celebrate an achievement? Treat your tastebuds to an experience of existential delight. You deserve it. For those who prefer a tart filled treat - get the lemon bar. I am usually a devoted fan of sweet indulgence, but the lemon bar is truly a treasure. The base is a firm shortbread-like bottom crust. It's soft enough to break away with a soft, applied pressure, but firm enough to stay together with each forkful. The texture of the base gives a nice subtle crunch to each bite and is the perfect, subtly sweet complement to the tart of the lemon topping. The lemon topping itself is absolutely glorious. The center section immediately adjacent to the crust is soft and invitin. It has a distinctly lemon flavor without being overly tart. The top-most layer has an airy-light texture that is reminiscent of a macaron. It has successfully converted me to the wonders of tart-filled goodness. Coffee: They offer quite an extensive variety of high-quality coffee that is brewed regularly so it comes out piping hot, and maintains the fresh, lovely flavors of each coffee varietal. And yes, you can just go down the line and taste each one until you find your favorite. Good luck trying to pick just one though... But aside from your "typical" cup o' joe, they offer cold brews (creamy nitro versions too!), kombucha, and espresso based drinks. I pretty much tried one of each kind. Every single beverage was sublime. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Environment and decor: Expansive and inviting space that has a great balance of bigger tables for larger groups and cozy nooks to savor a decadent treat in a lush armchair that feels like a warm hug on a fall afternoon. The furniture is incredibly comfortable. The tables are a wonderful mix of simple and luxurious. The beautiful live edge wooden tables are paired with an interesting modern, industrial base. Since the owner (Jay) has a background in construction and renovation, I wouldn't be surprised if he built much of the furniture here himself. Heck, I wonder if I could custom order some for my own home!! There is light music playing in the background but is at a volume that doesn't at all impede conversation but rather, adds to the ambiance. Best of all is the beautiful decor. Jay and his family are still in the renovation process. Don't get me wrong, it's all accessible and functional, but their goal is to bring back to life the history of the building -- and they have ambitious plans to highlight the character of the space. Take a second and look up if you come for a visit. Appreciate the stunning (original) ceiling which they've uncovered and are painstakingly trying to restore. I can't wait to see the final, finished spot in the years to come! Final words: This family owned establishment is an absolute gem. You can taste the quality AND the love they pour into each cup and bake into each bite. They value their customers and make you feel like family as soon as you walk in the door. read more

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This place is awesome. It's in an original downtown building and the atmosphere reflects it. With a modern twist. Staff is super friendly and you definitely get the feel of a family bakery. The coffee was very flavorful and they even sell the coffee beans. They have a grinder station you can use if you don't own one at home. Had a brownie and I LOVED IT. I picked some up for the office and will definitely be back! read more

Love the gluten-free banana bread! Awesome! I brought a cupcake home for my husband and he was in love! You have to visit Gramz Bakery for your sugar fix! read more

Baked goods are good. In my opinion, not worth the cost except for the cake balls. Service is usually below average in my experience. Man working yesterday ensured I won't be back. If I am spending that much on a nonessential, I want a positive interaction and experience. My experience has never been that while purchasing here so Gramz is the first thing to get cut from my expenses. I'll use that extra money to put in my gas tank and drive somewhere else read more

I found the store's ambience to be pleasant and different. The staff was very friendly. They smiled and said thank you and the prices were right. The baked goods and the brew smelled delicious( I was picking up an order and hadn't been there before, so I didn't taste anything). However, there was some confusion over an order; but they resolved it. I will be back! Highly recommend! read more

So disappointed! I walked by this place for years on the way to Zarharako's. I always wanted to try it but never had the chance. I was so disappointed. My husband and I each ordered a cinnamon roll. The girl behind the counter was a bit young and inexperienced, but she did a good job. The cinnamon rolls, however, were DRY and tasteless. There wasn't enough icing in the world that could improve them. My husband also got a cup of coffee and stated that it was actually really good. Maybe the coffee is good. Maybe their other items are good, but I cannot recommend the cinnamon rolls! read more

Gramz Bakery - Cinnamon Roll - Bakeries Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

So lovely to have a bakery that's not a chain...I was visiting friends (little friends!) and the woman behind the counter was so sweet and patient with us as we ordered. It looks like a cozy, quiet place to come for a sweet treat any time and its very convenient to other things we wanted to walk to later. We tried quiche (ham and cheese) and pecan rolls and cinnamon rolls and cookies...and coffee for me from the little dispenser...everything was SO tasty. My one little friend was so taken with the quiche he had TWO slices!! :) I'm telling you...this was yummy. If I was in the area, I'd be here often! read more

I had heard good things about this place, a friend of mine suggested checking it out. And I'm so glad I did. So many different coffee flavors and so many different baked goods. I left with 4 different baked goods each thing I had was AMAZING. Absolutely suggest this place to anyone who is around the area. read more

Purchased a turtle pecan cheesecake for a holiday birthday and it was so delicious!! They accommodated the special order that was needed the next day. Would recommend them to everyone and will definitely go back. read more

This is the only coffee shop in Columbus that serves any organic coffee! We specifically try to support Gramz for this reason. The coffee is always hot. During the week, there are typically 7-9 drip coffees available, including 2-3 that are organic. On the weekend, there are fewer drip coffees available, but usually 5-6, including 2 organic. Typically honey and cinnamon is available, in addition to the traditional options, for your coffee. The prices here are very reasonable. Also, a cool tidbit, they are working on starting a kombucha growler program (I have tasted the kombucha and it is fantastic). Though I have never had any of them, there are always many baked goods available. There are no refined-sugar free options yet. They do have smoothies available that are made with organic, whole fruit, but I have not tried them yet. They have bagged, roasted coffee as well as tea available to take out. It's a family run coffee place, and 1 of the 2 locally owned coffee shops in Columbus. The staff is very friendly and up for having a chat if you want. There is usually plenty of space to sit, and the furniture is A+. They remodeled the entire thing not too long ago. Sometimes, when the temp outside gets really low (0-10 F) it can get chilly in there due to the old building. I wish that they were open a little later than noon on Saturday to work better with our Saturday schedule, so we could always make it in there. There is usually info for local events up around the shop. read more

We traveled to Columbus to check out the architecture and Zaharakos VIntage Ice Cream Parlor - which turned out to be closed that day. Our disappointment was short lived though as we discovered Gramz Bakery just a few doors down. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The owner was extremely friendly. We tried the sweet potato bread, pumpkin loaf, homemade lemonade and a peach smoothie! All wonderful and each making me wish Gramz had a location closer to home. read more

It's a lovely place! Really nice coffee and attendants were kind. The only thiny thing is the bakery. It was too sweet for me. Anything else just great! read more

I've tried this place a couple of times when in town and was pleasantly surprised by the delicious bakery treats. My favorite is their banana nut bread. The best banana bread I've had. And they also made one on request to pick up the following day when they were out of it. Extremely friendly staff too. I will definitely come back when I'm in town. So should you! read more

Cinnamon roll was just not impressive. Microwaved. Dry. I would have picked some other pastry but there were not many to pick from at this bakery. There are plenty of coffee varieties though. That's nice. Nothing bad to say about my pour-your-own coffee experience, just not what I had hoped for. read more

There were tons of options for the coffee flavors. I,had an egg and cheese bagel, which was pretty standard but had enough seasoning. Look forward to trying the quiche next time. read more

After years of buying goods from the Steele's at farmers markets, my wife and I are over joyed that they finally have a place of their own to sell their AWESOME baked goods. I've never bought something I didn't like - didn't love - from the Steele's. Their pecan rolls (obtained from their purchase of Shaffer's House of Bread) are the best I've ever tasted and their scones put anything Panera or Starbucks have to shame. I bought a brownie yesterday but didn't eat it until today; triple-chocolate heaven. GO GRAMZ!! read more

I was just in and out pretty quick. Had a cinnamon roll. It was good. If you're looking for a warm drink they have many varieties of coffee but not anything else that I could tell. read more

Huge variety of home made baked goods, and wide spectrum of coffees and teas, and breakfast food too, with friendly service. A bit grungy but quiet and pleasant. read more

I really like to patronize locally owned businesses and it doesn't get more local or family run than Gramz! Whether it's a quick cup of coffee, quiche for breakfast or an emergency dessert run for the soccer team, they never let me down. read more

Happened onto Gramz - it did not show in my Yelp search for coffee. Happy I did! Nice folks, good coffee. Treats looked delicious!

This is a very nice shop! The owner is always there and is super friendly every time I go in. They have about 10 coffee flavors on tap and will apparently be adding cold brew coffees in the very near future. Yum. The baked goods are incredible. You can literally taste the buttercream when you walk through the door. So good! read more

Fantastic Lattes...great smoothies and amazing cake balls...Highest standard of customer service

This place was absolutely amazing! Reasonably priced and delicious bakery treats. The cold brew was the best I have had in the area. Staff was extremely friendly, and made sure my children and I were well taken care of. We came in during a busy time, but they went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome! read more

Awesome quiche, scones, brownies, sugar cookies... On second thought, EVERY item they serve at Gramz is EXCELLENT!! I highly recommend!

We read good things about this place on Yelp and since it was on the main drag, I was expecting a European style bakery. But, t'was not so. They didn't have many things in the bakery case, and what was there did not look that great. We just walked out without buying anything. Maybe we went on a bad day. After spending 3 days in this town, I realized that you can't really compare their restaurants and bakeries with the ones in the major cities. Expect to find quality on par with other Midwest mid-size cities. read more

Columbus now has excellent coffee downtown! A nice selection of freshly brewed carafes, as well as a recently added true professional espresso machine. It's great to have such good coffee available in the area, much better than Starbucks, and with the benefit of supporting a very friendly local business. read more

Love their cupcakes and tea. Friendly customer service. My favorite is vanilla cupcake with vanilla icing and the chocolate petifores.

Tasty, charming, and cozy. Great place to spend an afternoon with fantastic pastries, good service, and outstanding coffee. So happy we stumbled upon this place. read more

Had an amazing red velvet cake with real cream cheese icing! Will definitely get our future cakes from Gramz.

I adore this bakery so much, I'm confused why I never reviewed it. Not only is everything delicious, the staff are always kind and ready for questions. Downside: if you're on a healthy eating regimen the display case is a murderer of self control. :) read more

I ordered a cake for a baby shower from Gramz, and I was so pleased! The cake looked exactly like the photo I provided and they did an excellent job on the details! I ordered the cake a month early and there was some confusion when I went to pick up the cake but they handled the issue quickly and courteously! Everyone enjoyed the cake, it was very moist and delicious. The price was great, the staff was helpful and very kind! I also had some brownies from them & the caramel praline were absolutely delicious! Will for sure use Gramz again! read more

The atmosphere of this place is perfect. But never ever get the cupcakes the only good thing about them is the frosting.

The quiche here is absolutely amazing. The crust is light and flaky and it's all home made. Everyone is friendly and they have a huge selection of bakery items. Definitely stop in! read more

Very sorry to say I was not able to try Gramz Bakery. After reviewing their website, which stated that orders should be placed 48 hours prior to date desired, I called on Monday morning to order 12 bagels to be picked up this Friday or Saturday. I was told they couldn't fill the order. Just a dozen bagels? Too bad. I'm glad others like the bakery and hope some day I'll be able to test it as well. read more

I love all the sweets and treats. The bakers here know what they are doing. Once you have looked over the treats you have to get a cup of coffee they have a great selection the flavor and freshness is amazing. read more