The best place for bread, scones, cookies and Quiche! Very nice staff so welcoming. Everything is delicious there.

Totally incredible. Wow. Super nice from the second I walked in. Very helpful, very kind. Free coffee!! Had the almond toast which was perfect. Had the cherry danish... more perfect. Grabbed a trio of cookies that was pure perfection. This place hit such a home run. God I would come back here every day if I lived in the area. What a find... read more

The baked goods are amazing. Like for real. The cookies and croissants and scones and cream puffs are amazing. My one gripe is that the bread is room temp bc they cook it at 4am. I love me some fresh out of the oven bread thats so warm that it makes condensation in the bag. That's not what they have. Regardless, bread is good. Rye is sharp. Sourdough is sour. And flax seed is hearty. read more

What a lovely bunch of folks, excellent customer service and bread! A little sad we didn't discover this place sooner. I'm in LOVE with their cream puffs! All around quality, we got a Rye and Sourdough both were delicious. read more

Today we had a memorial service for my brother that passed away. We put together a very basic luncheon for after the service. Just sandwiches and salads and a few desserts. All the bread came from the bread chef. And believe me it was the star of the show for our little show. Never have I gotten so many compliments on the bread at a get-together. Thank you to the bread chef. read more

The staff were so welcoming and helpful. They happily answered my questions and made recommendations too. I purchased the semolina loaves and they were perfection. They recommended the sweet crisps and they were so good too. Definitely will be back. read more

I have to tell you, for what feels like the middle of nowhere Ohio, this is an unexpected delight. The plan was to meet my family at the bakery at 2pm on a Saturday, but I arrived a little early so I could do a little bonus eating and pre-family shopping. The bottom line is that in my first visit, I got to try a ridiculous number of things. Some I ate in the shop, others I brought home. #1) My absolute favorite was the 6-Grain loaf made from 100% whole grain. I had the bakery slice this loaf for me, so I could put it in the freezer and enjoy it over the next few weeks. But when I got home, I toasted up a slice, slathered on some butter, and was in heaven. #2) The brownie. I only got one bite because my daughter ate the rest. She's a bit of a brownie snob, and is typically a good sharer. What I got to taste was flawless. #3) Next, the cream puffs. If The Bread Chef had a way of filling these to order, they would be absolutely incredible. But even pre-filled and stored in the refrigerator, the pastry was remarkably crisp. Thankfully, these are made in a small size so you can eat one as a special treat, and still not blow your diet for the day. But this is not the place for a diet. #4) That bread pudding. Oh dear. The crisp caramelized glaze on the top is fantastic. It looks much smaller in the case, but when you bring out this dense dessert of day old breads soaked in dairy, eggs, and sugar, it grows to the point that it demands to be shared with a group. Perhaps when the pudding is warmed, it loosens up a bit and isn't quite so dense. We were advised to warm it up using the microwave, but I would sooner microwave a pizza than nuke a custard. #5) The 24-hour sourdough loaf is another gorgeous sight to behold. The external crust is magnificent. The flavor is there too. What I want is a little more elasticity and life in the crumb. Yes, there are some holes in the bread, but I want more! This could have something to do with the bakery adjusting for the local market, because I was told in advance by the clerk that since this is artisanal bread, it will contain some holes. #6) When I saw a summer veggie topped flatbread on the shelf and a sign that said you could buy the whole thing or simply a half, I asked for half of their very last one. The joke was on me, because that monstrous slab had already been cut in half. Again, this would have been better warmed up. And again, I was pointed to the microwave. But I would rather microwave a fruit tart than nuke a flatbread. #7) The one thing I wouldn't get again are the croissants. I tried a plain one and a chocolate filled one. Since I'm not a baker, I can't quite tell you where these went wrong. They look amazing. Such lift. So many layers. Even the pull and elasticity of the center is top notch. But all the same, there is an important crispness that was lacking. Did I say this wasn't the place for a diet? It's not. And I've been eating that sourdough for days. Now we're into the toast phase, and I do wish it made better toast. Again, if I were a baker, I might be able to diagnose the issue more precisely. Part of me suspects it has something to do with the protein level of the flour, but I'm out of my depth here. I hear there's a 100% rye loaf too. That sounds dense and flat and right up my alley. As Youngstown is a convenient meeting point for my family between MI and PA, I have high hopes of returning to The Bread Chef and trying some more of their delicious baked goods. Almond toast... I'm coming for you. read more

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Absolutely the best bread you'll ever eat anywhere near this town And they do have more than bread and all of it is fantastic. The service is absolutely amazing. The people are fantastic. You can tell it's locally owned. I very highly recommend this place. read more

Great find in Youngstown. The sausage rolls taste just like Nonna's. Quite pleased -thanks!

Cream puffs are exceptional. Challenging to select among variety of danishes, croissants, breads, and flatbreads. Wanted one of each!! Fresh & delicious. Thanks for your hard work each day. read more

The Bread Chef - Cream puffs. - Bakeries Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

Great place the best bread ever made. Owner is a great person always attentive and very helpful. If your a Chunky Hunky (Hungarian )like myself. You know fork in one hand bread in de other... Go in tell the owner or staff what's for dinner. Either the owner or staff will pair you with the PERFECT BREAD or PASTRY to compliment your meals. Great place here in our backyard Great !!!!!! read more

I have been wanting to visit this store since 2018, but have never made it there when they are open. It did not disappoint. The croissants were amazing. They rivaled my favorites from a French bakery in Pittsburgh. I especially loved the apricot cream cheese one. The sour dough bread is one of the best I've ever had. They are also huge loaves for the price! We will be returning! read more

I'm always greeted and the workers and owners are super friendly. Quality baked goods!

It's so good the only place I go to by bread and, workers are so nice!! Definitely recommend if you want anything pastries my personal favorite is the raspberry croissant! read more

The Bread Chef is a wonderful place to fill all your bakery needs. I only stumbled upon it when I got lost looking for a Gas Station, but lucky me! They carry just about everything you could want (within reason) from a small bakery including: Scones, cookies, fresh bread & coffee. Great staff + Great food = New Regular customer read more

It's great to have such a healthy option near by. Lots of fresh tasty items to choose from on their menu and lots of gourmet baked goods. Nice atmosphere, great, healthy food and friendly staff. Can't go wrong! read more

incredible bakery with many delectable delights. always wonderful, never disappointing. The Best.

A chocolate croissant was my treat and was delicious. It was rich, creamy, decadent and flaky. They have many other options as well. Brad is signature and I've tried sour dough which is good. read more

No need for a long review. This place is absolutely a gem. Service is outstanding and breads are fantastic.....I challenge anyone to leave with only one item... read more

The pepperoni rolls are perfect. Everytime I get something here it's deliscous. I wish my neighborhood had The Bread Chef.

Great little place! I've bought dozens of different breads here & loved them all. I visited a friend in Connecticut who took me to get the " Best Granola in the World"... yeah, well, maybe around there, but the Bread Chef's is better. All the sweets are out of this world especially the cream puffs. Oh Dear Lord, the cream puffs. Go there. Order anything. You'll love it. You're welcome. read more

Great local spot close to home. Bread is fresh and flaky and it's in a very convenient spot. The customer service is great as well!

They have the biggest selection of bread in the area. It is so hard to pick just one loaf. Everything is made fresh every day. Everything tastes absolutely awesome! Once you start going there, you'll never go anywhere else for bread. They are clearly the best for homemade bread. read more

Wow what a great find ! This is a small storefront in a small stripmall, that you can easily drive past; however, GPS it and go ! The ladies who work here clearly put love and hard work in making a wide variety of breads on a daily basis. I've ordered a few different items in various visits, and every type of bread has been amazing. Last visit I ordered a sourdough loaf, which the staff cut for me thick sliced (they can also cut thin slice). Wow what a great bread ! Nice crusty, good texture, super yummy. You will pay a few dollars more for bread than you are used to from a supermarket. You will immediately know why after your first bite ! read more

Never been disappointed with what I've gotten from here. The almond toast is great and so are the pepperoni rolls

I've stopped here a few times and have never been disappointing. Every time I've walked in the door no matter who is working, they always greeted me with a smile and excellent service. I usually stop in around 7:30 - 8:00 AM and grab half of the tomato and cheese bread along with a pastry. This morning i came in and purchased a delicious almond butter croissant for only $2.00 and the gentleman working offered me a free cup of coffee with it. I absolutely love walking in this place and they deserve a lot more attention. read more

Amazing people, amazing cookies!!!! Yesterday I was broke down in the parking lot for over 5 hours. I believe the gentleman who owns The Bread Chef came out and brought me a bag of cookies not 1, not 2 but a bag and offered coffee to my husband and the towing guy. Today , this just doesn't happen. He was so kid and generous. to small business owner! Shop there 1st read more

This place is fantastic. I have tried just about every bread and have yet to be disappointed. Their sourdough and ciabatta are the best I have ever had. They also have some excellent sweets, especially the bread pudding and sweet cream croissants. The staff is extremely friendly. The first time I was there, the owner hadn't recognized me and introduced himself. Great people, great bread and a great business. read more

A tiny gem hidden in the midst of the chaos surrounding the boardman poland area. I've tried and loved everything on the menu. Everything is made fresh without preservatives. The bread is out in open baskets so you can see what you're getting. They do many varieties of flat breads. I love the grilled veggie flatbread, it's delicious. The homemade granola is divine. They have delicious shortbread cookies and numerous croissants to choose from. I'd recommend the almond croissant, flaky and delicious. If they have bread pudding when you stop in get it, you won't be disappointed, it's fabulous! read more

Simply Awesome, the owner cooks all night long to give you the freshest food. Racks of their breads and pastries to choose from and a chalk board of their Daily specials. Yummy! read more

Delicious!! The Bread Chef is dedicated to the integrity of bread making; high quality ingredients and consistent loaves! Very friendly staff. Favorite loaves of my family are the jalapeño cheddar and the multi-grain! read more

Absolutely Love everything at the bread chef...One of Youngstowns hidden treasures! I highly recommend the bread chef!

Everything that I've ever had from Bread Chef has been fresh and delicious. I love their breads, and their cookies and pastries are amazing! My favorites are the granola bread and the chocolate chip peanut butter cookies. The staff is always extremely pleasant and friendly, and they often offer samples. Great place all around! read more

This is a five star bakery using the standards of Youngstown and the Mid-west. It might be a three or four star In an area like Portland OR (which is still pretty good) and if it were in Portland, the clientele and the competition might push the quality up. As the name suggests, its focus is on artisanal bread. There are several first rate artisanal bakeries in Pittsburgh (60 miles away) and The Bread Chef compares favorably. It is far and away the best place to buy bread in greater Youngstown but it does have to respond to the Youngstown Market ... with products that are expected locally or with concessions to quality when adherence to quality would just not be appreciated by the local clientele. Some of the fermentation times are too short for maximum flavor and there is deference paid to the thin crust - airy crumb loaf that is desired by the local Italo-American community who are used to a much inferior and widely available product generically called Italian Bread. The focaccia needs work ... it is just nondescript. There are lots of ways to make great focaccia yet The Bread Chef has chosen to make it ordinary when they could make it much better ... but their customers like it. On the whole, I have always been able to find a bread that i enjoy eating and I am pleased to serve it to friends and even to my really picky offspring who know artisanal baked goods even better than I do. My favorite product is the Wednesday special, Roasted Potato bread. It is tough to make because the moisture variations in the potatoes from day to day make it hard to get consistency but the result is usually quite good and one of the best breads I know of for eating with a hearty soup or a really zesty sauce. This is a bakery that really tries hard to walk the line between great bread and bread that is desired and appreciated by a relatively unsophisticated buying public. It is as good as it can be here in Youngstown. It should be supported. read more

The best bread and pastry in the area. Friendly service, great Danish and cream puffs, oh I could go on and on as everything is soooooo good....... read more

There are some places, it's best advised that one not visit when hungry! This is one of them. The Bread Chef was recommended to us when we stopped by a local coffee shop to grab a cup of coffee on on our way out of town. Although it was a little off the beaten path from the main drag, I'm glad we diverged from our original itinerary. Located in a newer strip mall, the bakery has limited seating space, but an excellent selection of baked goods and speciality products. My eyes immediately spotted the cream puffs, an item one rarely sees on menus these days even in nice restaurants. They were delicious! They have a variety of savory breads and my son and hubby enjoyed these for an impromptu breakfast. As we were heading home, we stocked up on scones (flaky and so delicious), granola, biscotti and bread. Slightly embarrassing to have bought so much, but who know when's the next time we'll be in Youngstown, Ohio! read more

My husband and I stopped today for the first time. We will be going back! The bread is so good!! The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Excellent product and great local service. Period. The worst thing is trying to choose what to get knowing you probably still left something delicious behind. That being said.. I just don't understand biscotti. Never have, never will. read more

Best Italian Bread within a 2 hour radius. I drive 45 minutes each was to get my fix. Hard exterior crust full bodied soft yet firm interior. Very reasonable price. Big selection of other types of breads also. Nice wait staff. 9.8 rating. read more