A tiny, classic bakery. Lots of fresh donuts and other pastries at 9am. I asked for a Bavarian creme one, and they made one right then, with a fresh donut. Shot some pudding in, and I enjoyed it at the counter and in my car. Coffee is from a Keurig. Several flavors and sweeteners available. Super friendly service. Very reasonable prices. They had Danishes and buckeyes and other tempting things, but sadly I was running around for the day and they would not have kept in the car. Small lot right there; be careful pulling in and out. read more

Great baked goods! Super friendly people working there. The donuts are some of the best I've had anywhere. I strongly suggest this bakery!

We tried the R&M a few years ago and it was average at best but I heard about their new management so my husband went on Saturday and WOW--he came home with a box of fresh deliciousness, nothing like we'd had before. He said the service was efficient and the prices were fair. I noticed someone cleaning the big mixer out front--wish they'd do something to declare their new management so others would realize that this Newark Gem is now shining brightly! read more

We hardly ever went to a bakery but this one is hard to pass up. Love supporting friends in their local business. Not to mention they have a great heart for the community and are always giving back. Thanks for your 4-H support! read more

This bakery is amazing. So yummy. Their frosted sugar cookies and the vanilla long John donuts are our favorites. Boston cream cake is great too. Staff are friendly. read more

I recommendation their donuts but the outside of the shop looks absolutely horrible. A little spring cleaning would be nice. Yall got a mixer outside that's been sitting out since vietnam nam and its a very big eye sore read more

R&M Bakery is open again, under new management! Stopped in for doughnuts this morning, cases were full of doughnuts, cookies, and pepperoni rolls. The new owners, husband and wife team team, were there working and the owner's mom was even working too - love to see a family run business! The doughnuts were SO incredibly fresh! Tons of variety as well like blueberry, cake, chocolate, filled long John's, cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, and so much more. The cookie and brownie case was full and it was hard to make a decision. I went with iced lemon because those are hard to find. A no-bake cookie was my second choice because they looked just as good. Delicious!!!! The bakery was known for their cutout cookies and those same cut out cookies are back! Will definitely be back! read more

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Don't judge a book by its cover. The outside is not pretty. As a matter of fact neither is the inside. But let me tell you, i visited on a Thursday at 2 PM. The donuts were as fresh as they were when they opened the door this morning. 6 donuts $7.20. A great price for a quality half of dozen. The girl behind the counter was quick and friendly. read more

R & M Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, Ohio

Great staff. They are always so kind and helpful with orders. Good prices and awesome baked goods. I have loved this place for years!

There is nothing better than having a delicious memory from childhood and tasting something 40 years later and it is exactly as you remember it. Recently my sister and I traveled to this bakery, which had a different name when we were younger. The cookies and pastries looked the same, so we were excited. When we tasted them we were elated. Amazing! Great customer service. Happy memories realized. read more

The treats here are amazing. They are so delicious and for a very good price. The customer service was great, it was a short wait and the woman helping us was so nice! read more

I always like to support small independent businesses and have been by this place a few times but never the right time until now. Parking is limited to maybe 2 cars out front so I parked across the street. Walked in and felt like I was in an abandon bakery. Most shelves were empty with 2 front small cases containing a variety of maybe 8-12 donuts, limited turnovers, cream horns on display. There was an older lady customer and a young teenager customer in front of me. Figured a good sign. The older woman working the counter was not very nice. Once the older woman customer left, it was the younger girl customers turn. The older lady employee asked how many donuts the young lady would like, the young lady had no clue, this made the older lady employee angry (weird) I can't recall the comment she made to the girl but it was not very nice. I stood back, not to make her feel rushed and listened as she ordered and checked out each donut as a sign of what I should order my own children. The older employee was very short, rude comments, just really nothing nice to say, a real turnoff, "what else", "It's really not that hard to pick donuts" pretty much talking down to this young lady for being indecisive about donuts. Not like there was a line out the door and only so many to choose from. So finally I spoke up and said "as a donut connoisseur" I have to disagree about it not being hard to pick donuts if there are many to choose from, but especially if there is limited to choose from. Not another word from mean older lady and a look of thank you from the young lady. I was ready to leave at this point but really felt uncomfortable leaving the young lady to defend herself to the angry donut lady. I am just really appalled by this persons nonexistent customer service. So it was my turn. No customers behind me. I originally stopped for coffee and a donut but the coffee maker looked like it hadn't been used in years so I passed. A younger lady came out who seemed way more happy with a way more positive vibe and ended up helping me. The angry donut lady grumbled as she went to the back. I was going to pick my girls up from dance afterwards so I tried to choose something they would like and ended up with a dozen. Glazed donuts and cream horns were good. Everything else was Blah. The icing on most seemed like really thick cake icing out of a tub. Just not appeasing at all. Atleast not to me. The donuts themselves were a light fried dough. I really think if they completely changed the icing these could be top notch donuts but all the sugar and thick cake icing were a bit much. We actually ended up throwing away 3-4 donuts Monday morning and that never happens in my house. As for returning - prob not, there are way better places that do not look dingy, dirty and dilapidated with nicer employees. I do feel for the one positive young woman trying to make it work. Please find another job with a more positive coworker maybe even boss. You deserve better. read more

R & M Bakery - a box of assorted donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, Ohio

While visiting from out of state, I was lucky enough to sample several of the delicious pastries from this bakery. Wish I could have tried everything they offer. Those cream filled Long Johns with maple frosting are the best. Great family-owned place with friendly service. If you are lucky enough to be a local patron, you know what I'm talking about. read more

Nice selection of cookies and donuts today. Friendly service. Our family favorite is the iced cut out cookies. Never found an equal anywhere else! I personally enjoy the old fashioned sugar cookies too. read more

R & M Bakery - Iced cut out cookies. - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, Ohio

I have been buying the cut out cookies from this bakery for years. My family likes them. The older lady who works there seriously needs to work on her customer service skills. There was only one customer in front of me when I came to pick up my order. I asked to purchase a few items from the case and she became visibly annoyed. I asked her to put my items in separate bags. This irritated her further. I was nothing but nice to her and I spent almost $40. She didn't even say thank you. R and M you need to address these issues if you want to stay in business. I can spend my money anywhere. read more

I love the maple creme filled long johns, super fresh and delicious plus you can't beat the price! I will be back.

If I could rate zero stars, I would. We have been customers of this bakery for many, many years. 39 years ago, they made my wedding cake. I know things change, but the total lack of customer service is an issue. The doughnuts are okay. There is never much selection, but I still bought from them. The cut out cookies are a favorite my grandkids will have to do without. I had ordered a birthday cake to pick up and got there and they didn't have it and there were no options. When asked what I was supposed to do, they just said "Sorry". That didn't work for me. I will never purchase from this place again. It has certainly gone downhill, and there is no sense of any kind of caring about their customers. read more

Love this bakery! Don't let the building detour you from trying them! The parking lot is very small, you may need to park off street on shields. Sugar cookies are excellent! They are thick and crumbly with a sweet icing/glaze on top. Donuts always taste fresh. I recommend the long johns, the cream filling is sweet,light and fluffy. The baklava is great too, definitely worth a try. Order ahead for bday cakes! You will not be disappointed! Way better than Kroger or Walmart cakes!! Only 4 star because they really need to remodel!! It's been that way since I can remember! read more

Stopped in to pick up some small gifts for a business meeting. R&M Plus was able to pull together 14 sets of truffles in individual boxes. Not only did they save the day, the Buckeyes and cookies are phenomenal. I also agree with the other comments. The parking is very small - definitely worth trying to find a parking spot! read more

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R&M Bakery is the epitome of corner bakery. On the corner of Mt. Vernon & Shields, this place produces some proper cakes. I volunteered to pick up the cake for my BFF's birthday while her husband ran point in the kitchen for breakfast in bed. While the cake side of the business is closed on Sundays - they were able to arrange for us to pick it up next door at the doughnut shop outpost of R&M. While I had heard rumblings of this 'amazing coconut cake' all weekend, nothing will ever describe it well enough until you have your first bite. The cake was moist, somehow dense & light at the same time (magic, I tell you), the right balance of frosting to cake and exploding with coconut flavor. I feel so bad that we went through it so fast, we should have gotten her two. Newark is very blessed to have this fabulous family bakery in their backyard. I don't know if they deliver, but I know who I can call to coordinate special treats for a special family. read more

A mom and pop bakery that has been holding strong for over 20 years. The cut outs are a hometown favorite, the icing is great, the cookies are thick and the cut out is based on the season. A great idea to take to any gatherings or parties. The donuts are wonderful, red velvet with chocolate icing, yes please. This is on my list of places to stop when I "go home". read more

R & M Bakery - Cut outs and donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, Ohio

The cut cookies are fabulous! Whenever friends from out of town are visiting they always ask for these. They are a shortbread cookie with a glazed icing with sprinkles. The texture is truly the bomb! They are light and flakey even though they are dense..... you have to try them!!! I love taking these to meetings they are seasonal and festive. I rarely have any left to take home. read more

Really tasty pastries at an affordable price! Really wish there were a bigger selection though, and that their phone number worked...

These donuts are the best I have ever tasted in my entire life. They may not have a huge selection but Quality over Quantity.

As our wedding dessert, we had 6 dozen R and M bakery donuts made and they did not disappointment. Our guests fell in love with R and M just as much as we have loved them over the years. I am a firm believer of supporting your local businesses. Whether its a normal day or a special day, R and M bakery donuts take it all the way! read more

Great donuts. If you get the chance you should try a texas tonight there are huge and delicious

We ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday. The cake was decorated nicely and the icing was good. Unfortunately, the cake itself was terrible. It was hard and dry. We will not be using this establishment any longer. read more

Very bad service will not be back. Went in pepperoni roll did not have any. Looks like a hang out for friends instead of a business

Although the building is old, the parking lot is small, this is the place to go for baked goods. 9 times out of 10 the donuts taste as fresh as they get, Iv often times had them while they were still warm. I do not care for the cookies but I drive across town for the donuts, they are that good. read more

I worked here for a while. There is a lot of health problems with not just the place, but the food. Cookies and donuts are iced using unwashed, ungloved fingers. Years of built up grease covers the floors, dishes are not properly washed, the eggs smell awful, water isn't clean, and so many other problems. The owner is also not a very nice person and often left passive aggressive notes to workers. The manager micromanages way too much. I wouldn't recommend working here, nor would I recommend eating here. read more

Excellent donuts and great prices. We'll be back! The chocolate tastes like chocolate and not just sugar.

The cutouts are what they are known for and they are addictive.....but the drawback is the parking- only space for 3 vehicles max and I have almost gotten hit twice now, I will not go back for this reason only. read more