Cincinnati/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 11, 2019
The 5 best bakeries in CincinnatiHappy Chicks Bakery. | Photo: DaVaughna D./Yelp 

Looking to try the top bakeries around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best bakeries in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Taste of Belgium

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Topping the list is Taste of Belgium. Located at 1801 Race St. in Over-The-Rhine, the bakery and creperie, which offers coffee, tea and more, is the highest rated bakery in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp.

Jen D., who reviewed it on Jan. 5, wrote, "We had a salted caramel crepe, a ham and brie waffle sandwich and a chocolate torte. We would absolutely get these again."

2. Crown Republic Gastropub

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Downtown's Crown Republic Gastropub, located at 720 Sycamore St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the gastropub and bakery 4.5 stars out of 110 reviews.

Ashley T. said, "The highlight of our entire dinner was dessert. Dessert is a must here! We got Mama's Chocolate Chip Cookies and, oh my, were they amazing! The chocolate chip cookies were perfection, as was the vanilla gelato. It even comes with a side of cookie dough."

3. Happy Chicks Bakery

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Happy Chicks Bakery, a bakery and vegan spot that offers desserts and more in Northside, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 73 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4035 Hamilton Ave. to see for yourself.

Nasrin S., who reviewed it on Jan. 3, said, "Excellent cakes, friendly staff and excellent service. What is not to like? They have flavors that nowhere else has and they are delicious. They are the nicest people I have seen and worked with."

4. The BonBonerie

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Over in Evanston, check out The BonBonerie, which has earned four stars out of 224 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery and cafe at 2030 Madison Road.

Yelper Samantha D. wrote, "Every time I come, I get the same items: a tart lemon square, a raspberry shortie, a caramel walnut bar and a double fudge brownie. It takes everything in me not to eat them all in the car before I get home."

5. Bonomini Bakery

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Last but not least, there's Bonomini Bakery, a Northside favorite with 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews. Stop by 1677 Blue Rock St. to hit up the bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, the next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.

Jessica L. said, "The epitome of a cute neighborhood bakery. There isn't very much foot traffic or other businesses nearby, but it was poppin' when we stepped inside."