These amazing bakeries in Columbus, Ohio offer a variety of breads and baked goods, seasonal favorites and international delicacies!
While chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorite sweet treats on earth, these bakeries in Columbus go beyond cookies to offer some truly amazing baked goods. We’re so lucky in Columbus to have so many options, even international bakeries that offer us something new to try!
This list of bakeries will start out general and then offer some specific suggestions for those looking for local vegan bakeries, gluten free bakeries or bakeries featuring goods from specific countries and cultures! You’re sure to find one that satisfies your sweet tooth!
Delicious Bakeries in Columbus
1. Pistacia Vera
- Address: 541 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215
- Website
- Dine in area available
This classic German Village bakery is one of my favorite spots in Columbus! I was smitten after my first visit! Pistacia Vera is perhaps most well known for their perfectly crunchy and chewy macarons. Also, they have deliciously fancy desserts, pastries, coffee and a breakfast/brunch menu. If you like chocolate (I mean REALLY like chocolate), choose a chocolate fudgie cookie.
2. Kittie’s Cakes
- Multiple locations
- Website
- Dine in areas available
Kittie’s is well known for their cupcakes and desserts! They have 3 locations in Central Ohio: Bexley, Worthington and German Village. Personally, my favorite location is Bexley (probably because it’s attached to the beautiful Gramercy Books). Kittie’s also has great coffee drinks and one of my favorite chocolate chip cookies!
3. Fox in the Snow
- Multiple locations, see website below
- Website
- Large dine in areas available
Fox in the Snow is a triumph when it comes to baked goods. They also make one of the best egg sandwiches in Columbus! Fox in the Snow has three locations in Central Ohio: Italian Village, German Village and New Albany. All three locations have lots of seating and are perfect for a coffee date with a friend!
4. Freedom a la Cart Cafe + Bakery
- Address: 123 E Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215
- Website
- Large dine in area available
If you’re looking for a Columbus bakery with a purpose, look no further than Freedom a la Cart, a downtown Columbus restaurant and bakery that trains and employs survivors of human trafficking. Here you can choose from a variety of freshly made baked goods, coffee and lunch items!
5. Dough Mama
- Address: 3335 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202
- Website
- Large dine in area available
Dough Mama is a lovely restaurant and bakery in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus! They are well known for their pies! They also serve breakfast, brunch and lunch! Breakfast is served every day. They have a delightful egg sandwich (called Ham Biscuit on the menu). If you’re looking for baked goods, we’ve also enjoyed their cookies!
6. Three Bites Bakery
- Address: 999 Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203
- Website
- Small dine in area available
Three Bites Bakery is a cute and cozy spot on the east side of Columbus that offers some beautiful baked goods with Italian and Filipino influences! You can also get coffee and lunch items as well! I’ve had my eye on the pizzette!
7. Bakes by Lo
- Address: 5354 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026
- Website
- Dine in area available in the Center Street Market
Bakes by Lo makes one of my favorite cut out cookies ever! And you can also find a variety of other kind of cookies baked goods at this adorable shop inside Center Street Market in Hilliard! If you’re looking for custom designed cookies, I highly recommend Bakes by Lo for the cutest cookies ever!
8. Schneider’s Bakery
- Address: 6 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081
- Website
- Best for take out
Schneider’s Bakery in Westerville is well known for their donuts! But they also make delicious cookies, pies and pastries! This bakery is also a popular spot for special occasion cakes! I loved their classic glazed donut!
9. Omega Artisan Baking
- Address: 59 Spruce St, Columbus, OH 43215
- Website
- Dine in area available in the North Market
Omega Artisan Baking is the perfect place to pick up a loaf of bread to take home when you’re in the North Market downtown! The emphasis at this Columbus bakery is bread and there will be lots of freshly baked options to choose from!
Omega will usually have a couple of sweet options to choose from, too. If you want to enjoy a sweet treat, there is seating on the upper level of North Market. (Pick up a coffee from Stauf’s to accompany your treat!)
10. Mrs. Goodman’s Baking Co.
- Address: 901 High St, Worthington, OH 43085
- Website
- Very small dine in area available
If cookies are your weakness, plan a visit to Mrs. Goodman’s bakery in Worthington! Several varieties will be available to choose from at the counter. There is also a wide selection of cupcakes and whole cakes, too.
11. My Old World Bakery
- Address: 962 Demorest Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
- Website
- Best for take out
This bakery in the Hilltop has been around for a lot of years and has a loyal following! Many people grew up going to My Old World Bakery and continue to get their baked goods here! I have had their cinnamon rolls and they were divine!
12. Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery
- Address: 1249 N Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
- Website
- Dine in available
Smallcakes in Gahanna is all about tasty cupcakes! But just in case smashing two cupcakes around some ice cream sounds good to you, they can do that, too! Smallcakes also does custom birthday and wedding cakes! You can read more about Small Cakes on my list of extreme desserts in Columbus!
13. Mozart’s Cafe
- Address: 4784 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
- Website
- Large dine in area available
Mozart’s specializes in European pastries, cookies, tortes and cakes. They also offer an Afternoon Tea and a special Afternoon Tea for Kids! (Reservations are required for this tea.) Some gluten free options are available, here as well.
Gluten Free Bakeries in Columbus
14. Bake Me Happy
- Multiple locations
- Website
- Lots of seating available at the Bridge Park location
Bake Me Happy is a delightful gluten free bakery in Columbus with two locations. They specialize in gluten free goodies that taste just as good as original. I love that they recreate some of our favorite treats from childhood in gluten free form like oatmeal creme clouds, poptarts and zebra cakes . And I’m a humungous fan of their Brown Butter Rice Krispie.
15. Cherbourg Bakery
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- Website
- Small dine in area available
Cherbourg is a bakery in Bexley that is gluten-free, nut-free and dye-free. If you are looking for an allergy-friendly bakery in Columbus, this is the place! At Cherbourg Bakery you can find cookies and bars, donuts, muffins and even some savory items like quiche.
Vegan Bakeries in Columbus
16. Happy Litttle Treats
- Address: 1203 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
- Website
- Small dine in area available
Happy Little Treats is a fun all vegan bakery in the Short North neighborhood of Columbus. Visit their storefront to see what homemade goodness is available for the day! Oatmeal cream pies are a favorite and they also made one of my favorite chocolate chip cookies with a gooey chocolate ganache in the middle! My kids are big fans of the pop tarts!
This is also a great spot to get coffee drinks with non-dairy options!
17. Patty Cake Bakery
- Address: 3870 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
- Website
- Seating area available
Pattycake Bakery is an organic, all vegan bakery that has been in Columbus since 2003. The bakery is environmentally conscious and committed to reducing their impact on the environment.
When I first moved to Columbus, I was obsessed with finding their peanut butter chocolate chips heaven cookie around town. You can visit their location in Clintonville or find their treats around town at local coffee shops!
Mexican Bakeries in Columbus
18. El Rico Pan
- Address: 3866 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43228
- Website
- Best for take out
This Mexican bakery on the west side of Columbus offers a choice of pastries, churros cakes, breads and other goods. Grab a tray and choose your baked goods with tongs. There is no seating here, just pick your pastries and go! Maybe take them to nearby Westgate Park!
19. Panaderia La Oaxaqueña
- Address: 63 S Murray Hill Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
- Website
- Best for take out
Panaderia La Oaxaqueña is another Mexican bakery on the west side of Columbus with baked goods, breads and pastries. There are also cakes and other snacks for sale. There is no seating area here. When you’re in the area, check out my list of ice cream shops on the west side of Columbus for another sweet treat!
20. La Plaza Tapatia
- Address: 255 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
- Website
- Best for take out, some indoor seating and a patio available
La Plaza Tapatia has a large bakery section where you can choose from Mexican baked goods and pastries. La Plaza Tapatia is a large, ethnic grocery store with produce, non-perishable foods and hot foods available! There is a seating area and a patio outside.
Italian Bakeries in Columbus
21. Auddino’s Italian Bakery
- Address: 490 Clara St, Columbus, OH 43211
- Website
- Best for take out
Auddino’s Italian Bakery is a classic Columbus institution! Go here for “cronuts” and other Italian specialty cookies! They are famous for their bread and supply many restaurants in Columbus! The seating area here is pretty small so it’s best for take out.
French Bakeries in Columbus
22. La Chatelaine French Bakery
- Multiple locations
- Website
- Large area for dining in
There are several locations of La Chatelaine around the city of Columbus! You can find this bakery in Upper Arlington, Dublin and Worthington.
This is a great place for breakfast, pastries or for a French entree for lunch! Bakery items include croissants, palmiers, individual desserts and whole cakes. You can also get baguettes, brioche loaves and other breads.
French/Japanese Bakeries in Columbus
23. Belle’s Bread
- Address: 1168 Kenny Centre Mall, Columbus, OH 43220
- Website
- Small dine in area available
Belle’s Bread is in the Japan Marketplace in northwest Columbus. It’s a great spot for French-inspired Japanese pastries! I’ll tell you a secret, though. My favorite thing here is not the pastry, but the green tea soft serve ice cream! Get it as a twist with vanilla!
24. Tous le Jours
- Address: 2851 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
- Website
- Dine in available
Tous le Jours is in the university area and they serve french-inspired Japanese pastries. When you enter, you pick up a tray and choose your pastries from the large array of choices! At the counter you can choose from more desserts and also order coffee drinks!
With few exceptions, I try to stick to writing about places that I have personally been to or experienced! If there’s a bakery in Columbus that you think is amazing and it isn’t on this list, it’s probably because I haven’t been there yet! Feel free to leave me a suggestion in the comments and I will update this post as I eat my way through the best bakeries in Columbus, Ohio!
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