This was the second stop on the donut trail, and we were able to park right outside the shop. Upon…read moreentering, I noticed the donut trail sign, which was a nice touch. However, the initial experience felt a bit unwelcoming. I wasn't greeted by the lady behind the counter, a gentleman entering from another door was. As I browsed the selection, a young man helpfully explained what the "uglies" were--old-fashioned donuts with an irregular shape. We decided to try the peach and cream pączki, a traditional Polish donut, but at $3.50, it felt quite steep, especially when compared to a regular jam-filled donut for under $2. Unfortunately, the pączki was a bit dry, and the filling was sparse. That said, we're still glad we gave it a try. Just a heads-up for those planning to visit--there's a $5 minimum for credit card purchases.

I finally got a chance to go here but sadly the food was eaten before I could get pictures . This…read morebakery is about 5 minutes away from my house and I finally got a chance to go there this year. When we first walked in it smelled so good. The lady behind the counter was super helpful about what each item is, how it's made and the price. She was super sweet and also let me try a piece of their original cake donuts. We ended up getting "a slice of heaven" which is somewhat like a donut. It's a big breaded square with powdered sugar sifted on top, my boo got a fudge bark, which was surprisingly good, it wasn't thick like actual fudge and it wasn't too rich or chocolatey it was lowkey perfect boo ate it in 3 bites lol. Then lastly we got a cinnamon crunch which is also known as the elephant ear. I loved the cinnamon crunch too it was a pretty big size shareable for two. It was super thin, I do wish it was a little bit more puffy so it's not like toooo crunchy but the flavor was there. 10/10 will definitely be back for more goodies

Great locally-crafted chocolate bars, many flavors, welcoming staff…read more When we get to Findlay Market in northern OTR, Cincinnati, we visit family owned and operated Maverick Chocolate Co., since 2014 on the part of Elder Street along the south side of the market, close to Elm Street. The staff is welcoming and is generous with the tastings: four of us tried around ten flavors in all! It was a hot day, so this was our last stop by the market, so it would not melt on the way home. We got some bold Rüya dark 65% chocolate, flavored with Turkish espresso, with a touch of traditional cardamom expressing welcome. The cardamom flavoring is milder in this chocolate than it is in mideast coffee. That works for us. We got two with mild bourbon flavors: the somewhat-sweet Prohibition, and the lightly-orange seasonally-available Old Fashioned (reminiscent of the cocktail). We also got some seasonal slightly-fruity limited-edition Thailand 70% chocolate, one of our favorites. And we grabbed an assortment of lighter and darker sweet creams and truffles. We used to watch the bean-grinder in action here. Last year moved it to a new factory on the Licking River across the river in Lexington KY, a town where they also opened a second retail location in 2024 that includes gelato! The aroma here is lovely and chocolatey and roasty. The chocolate is divine.

This has always seemed to me to be an unusual boutique store that shouldn't really work: They just…read moresell one product: very high quality and expensive hand-crafted chocolate, mostly in the form of chocolate bars. But it works for them. First off, it's a clean, small, but tastefully decorated space; Secondly, most of one wall is a counter devoted to tasting samples, and you are welcome to have a taste of any or all of them, served by the store staff. Thirdly, they definitely know their chocolate, give good service, and patiently explain each sample, its origins, its level of darkness (in chocolate terms), and its subtle notes. and 4) the chocolate is amazing, and yes, I leave with at least one bar of chocolate, despite the high price. And, during Findlay Market's Fall Food Fest, their sample was hot chocolate -- which was probably the best hot chocolate I've had in my life. It wasn't overly sweetened: it was just the pure flavor of liquid chocolate made with care, good enough to savor slowly as I made my way through the rest of the festival, and to greatly regret when I finished the last of it.

I was very disappointed with my experience. The cupcakes were extremely dry, and the lemon bars…read morewere the worst I've ever had. They tasted like they were made from a boxed mix instead of being fresh and homemade. Unfortunately, nothing I tried lived up to the quality I expected from a bakery. I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this bakery based on my experience.

Great service and delicious cake!…read more I ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday from Tres Belle and it was beautiful and delicious! Everything was so easy. Her friend called & emailed with the design ideas and I took care of payment and then pickup on the day of the party. The cake turned out just as my daughter had wanted and her friend had specified to Tres Belle. Everyone that her friend and I encountered were friendly. Definitely would recommend them if you want a cake for a special occasion.

Overpriced for practically inedible food. Couldn't even get a fork through the waffle and the…read morevegetarian crepes had almost no cheese since it was put on by smearing minuscule globs on the crepe with their fingers. Waited forever for them to make it just to throw it away because it tasted so bad. Don't waste your money or time.

I came here because research for our Cincy food tour brought me re: the waffles and crepes…read more We were just in Belgium for about a week in the spring and you can feel confident that we became very qualified in the field of Belgian waffles during this time. We ordered their strawberries and crème waffle which is served on a Liege waffle. Actually, it would seem from our visit that liege waffles are the only thing they serve here. It's fortunate because they are quite good. Anyway, the liege waffle was cooked very well. It has some crisp/caramelized edges with a nice, soft, and warm interior. The waffle tasted so good I would happily eat that shit plain. The strawberries and cream were a nice touch but the cream was on the light side and collapsed pretty quickly. I unintentionally ended up with a cream sleeve by just being in the vicinity. We saw a vegetarian savory crepe and felt that would pair well with the sweet waffle. We ordered this and had high expectations. I will admit I am much less of a crepe connoisseur than a Belgian waffle connoisseur so take this with a grain of salt but the crepe was WAY overdone. It was literally hard to the point that the plastic cutlery provided didn't stand a chance to cut into this thing. It made it very hard to eat, we pretty much ended up eating stray roasted peppers and spinach rather than properly between the crepe layers. This was quite disappointing and most certainly not something to write home about nor write regarding a highlight of the city's food scene, not to be a dick. GF speculated that the person making the crepe seemed to be distracted with many other tasks due to what seemed like understaffing. Something for the owners to think about if it affects the quality of their product but what do I know? The waffle was excellent, would skip the crepes.

They upgraded their truck! The egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on a croissant.... Otherworldly it…read moreis so good you can't put it down. I got a strawberry and mango smoothie, I recommend getting the sweetener, I didn't and it was not as sweet as I usually like. I think they use a less sweet yogurt.

Love how gluten and vegan friendly it is. Also a great place to work! Super cute shop with great…read morefood and drinks

Servatii always has a nice variety of pastries which are fresh and well presented. They are a bit…read morepricy though

Bought a $7 soft pretzel at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. Worst pretzel I've ever had. Dry, crumbly…read more Truly awful. Threw away 3/4 of it.

Love Busken! All the employees are kind and welcoming. Plus, the treats are all incredible - you…read morecan't go wrong.

Old-fashioned bakery with friendly service and a variety of fresh donuts, cakes, and other baked…read moregoods. My husband was overjoyed to find a glazed chocolate old-fashioned donut, which we can never find where we live. I had a custard-filled one--yum! My husband's mom used to come here as a kid, and she's 77 years old. Busy environment inside but there is outdoor seating available.

This shop is the dream. Immaculate vibes, great candy selection, and the popcorn is crazy good. The…read moreowner and staff are all very friendly and helpful!

Really disappointed to see Patty's closed during one of the most vibrant and community-driven…read moreevents in the city -- the Hyde Park Blast. It's one thing to close early, but to post a handwritten sign calling the event "stupid" was shockingly unprofessional. It's figuratively and literally more than a bike race, it's a fundraiser that supports cancer research and survivorship through the CancerFree KIDS Pediatric Cancer Research Alliance. It brings thousands of people together for a cause that matters deeply, while also creating one of the most electric, family-friendly atmospheres you'll find in Cincinnati. From a business perspective, this was a massive missed opportunity. The streets were filled with people eager to support local shops and enjoy the events which is exactly the kind of audience any small business would hope for. Instead of welcoming that energy, Patty's turned it away and insulted the very people walking by their storefront. I love supporting small, local businesses, but this kind of response shows a disconnect from the community that makes Hyde Park special. I hope they reconsider how they respond to events like this in the future.