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Brown Bear Bakery

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Laid-back bakery for artisanal sweet & savory pastries & desserts, plus coffee, in chic digs.

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  • Charles Vega

    2 months ago

    Delightful bakery in OTR! The staff are friendly from the moment you walk in. There was no wait when I went on a weekday morning before work but I’d imagine it fills up on the weekends. They have an excellent variety of pastries. The summer savory, chocolate croissant, and cinnamon roll were all excellent. The cinnamon roll has citrus zest on top which gives it a unique flavor that I enjoyed. The prices are a bit high, but the quality is there to justify it. Overall a great place to grab breakfast!

  • Madi

    2 months ago

    This place is great! Since Cincy is such a breakfast pastry city, the line is long, but I would still say it's worth a stop. All the pastries look delicious, the three I got certainly were! I am rocking off a star because the coffee that I got (chocolate orange mocha) was not my idea of delicious and kinda tasted like perfume, however, that is TOTALLY personal preference. I'll be trying a different coffee in the future, but I 100% plan to go back!

  • Andrea Van Someren

    3 months ago

    If I lived in Cincinnati, I’d be going to the place on the regs! It’s MONEY, Fire, or whatever all the cool kids these days would say… 🤷🏼‍♀️ it’s sooo good! Mouthwatering stuff they’re selling there. Brown bear bakery gives you the out loud yummy moans, cause they’re basically a must, while enjoying their pastry concoctions.

  • Elliott W

    4 months ago

    We're huge fans of brown bear. Every time we've gone the staff has been so friendly, and the food has been fresh and beyond delicious. Pictured clockwise is the everything bagel croissant, lemon pound cake with cashew butter, chocolate chip sea salt cookie, and cheddar and chive scone. + a cappuccino & a brown butter latte. We've also had their chai latte & plain croissants. Of everything ive been able to try thus far theres nothing i wouldnt recommend! Be prepared if you show up at opening on a weekend day, as there may be a line out the door. Theyre well loved, and for good reason!

  • Dina

    5 months ago

    I stopped by right as they opened at 8. The church right across the street with the bells was a fun touch :) I ordered a few items and their brown butter latte (or something with a similar name). The latte was not too sweet but very smooth, 8/10. The pastries on the other hand were just spectacular. The everything croissant 10/10 and the fig/cheese was just as delicious with a fun twist in taste, 9.5/10. Prices were very reasonable, I think it was around $26 for three pastries and my latte.

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Where is Brown Bear Bakery located?
Brown Bear Bakery is at 116 E 13th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA.
What are Brown Bear Bakery's hours?
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
How do I contact Brown Bear Bakery?
Call (513) 975-2142, or send a message from this page.
What kind of business is Brown Bear Bakery?
Brown Bear Bakery is listed under Bakeries & Sweets in the LocalCincinnati directory.

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