Holtman's Donut Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

1. Holtman's Donut Shop

8.3
1332 Vine St (13th and Vine), Cincinnati, OH
Donut Shop · Over-The Rhine · 36 tips and reviews

CharleneCharlene: The staff is super friendly and the doughnuts are delicious. Fresh hot doughnuts are constantly being made, so wait around!

Rick H.Rick Hassebrock: Wow, amazing selection of gourmet donuts. Try the maple frosted with bacon - great sweet and savory combo.

Natalie R.Natalie Raderman: Chocolate dipped crullers and blueberry filled donuts!

Sotto is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

2. Sotto

9.3
114 E 6th St (Walnut), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 61 tips and reviews

Melissa I.Melissa Illance: Such an amazing place. Get their homemade pasta dish Tonnarelli Cacio E Pepe, brandzino was delicious, their goat cheese and hazelnut bruschetta and the doughnuts are a MUST.

Kelsey A.Kelsey Anderson: The ambiance here is AMAZING. Loved the donuts for dessert, favorite sauce is the pistachio. Highly recommended.

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Home made pasta in a cavernous, underground yet somehow welcoming Italian joint. Love the delicious gratis donut that comes with lunch

Busken Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

3. Busken Bakery

8.6
2675 Madison Rd (Edwards Rd), Cincinnati, OH
Bakery · Hyde Park · 19 tips and reviews

Stephanie M.Stephanie McConahy: I would recommend the big cookies, cheese kettles, lite doughnuts, and the donut with chocolate glaze. AMAZING!!!

Brandi W.Brandi White: The very best doughnuts in the city!!😍

Kiley L.Kiley LoCascio: My favorite are the glazed croissants. Sweet and buttery.

Macaron Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

4. Macaron Bar

8.9
1206 Main St, Cincinnati, OH
Bakery · Over-The Rhine · 8 tips and reviews

Kyle O.Kyle Oldfield: Best macarons in Cincinnati!

Tayla S.Tayla Slay: French macarons!

Megan H.Megan Helderbrand: Some of the best French Macarons around!! Earl grey tea is my favorite!!

The BonBonerie is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

5. The BonBonerie

8.9
2030 Madison Rd (btwn Cinnamon & O Byron), Cincinnati, OH
Bakery · Evanston · 39 tips and reviews

SheridanSheridan: I've worked there 15 years and I never get tired of the made from scratch deliciousness...it's just a unique and delightful place if you love good pastries. Cheers!

Francesco M.Francesco Marullo: Great cakes. Probably the best pastry shop in Cinci

StephanieStephanie: I stop here every time I'm in cincy. Great lattes (pretty coffee sleeves!), yummy macarons. I have hot dreams about the pecan rolls and BBC sandwich.

Coffee Emporium is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

6. Coffee Emporium

8.9
3316 Erie Ave (at Victoria Ave.), Cincinnati, OH
Coffee Shop · Hyde Park · 37 tips and reviews

Brian C.Brian Conway: Grab a cuppa joe (light or dark, neat or with junk in it, it's all good), maybe a croissant, and take a seat outside in their idyllic patio — congratulations, you’ve reached coffee house nirvana.

Yvette R. S.Yvette R. Sangiorgio: I usually get my latte and sometimes a pastry treat. I look forward to visiting the area for a visit here.

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Excellent coffee & delicious pastries. Love their outdoor seating.

Bonomini Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

7. Bonomini Bakery

8.4
1677 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, OH
Bakery · Northside · 7 tips and reviews

R.J. S.R.J. Seifert: Nice sweet stop early in the morning cheerful faces and fresh donuts. Worth the stop

Lynn W.Lynn Warner: Their danishes are the best!

Taylor E.Taylor E: Baked goods, pastries, cakes, bread. Everything is pretty good and fairly priced.

Carl's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

8. Carl's Deli

9.0
2836 Observatory Ave (at Monteith Ave.), Cincinnati, OH
Deli · Hyde Park · 19 tips and reviews

Rene R.Rene Robers: Not inexpensive but certainly delicious! It signifies summer and picnics at Ault Park. Love the hot crab & artichoke on a croissant with a lite Arnold Palmer.

Chris N.Chris Nye: You can't go wrong here. Crab and artichoke, meatloaf, club, croissant, baguette, toasted or not. It's the best sandwich shop in Cinci and that I've been to anywhere.

Anne C.Anne Castleberry: Friendly, Fresh and Fast !!! Did I forget really Great Sandwiches - :)))

Coffee Emporium is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

9. Coffee Emporium

9.2
110 East Central Pkwy (btwn Walnut St. & Clay St.), Cincinnati, OH
Coffee Shop · Over-The Rhine · 103 tips and reviews

Lucrecer B.Lucrecer Braxton: You must have a maple oat scone. It is amazing.

Wendy K.Wendy Kovar: Pastries are good. One employee (I don't remember his name) was very rude.

Anthony G.Anthony Gomez: Lots of space. Open and comfortable. Good food and killer pastries. Only thing is...they won't brew you their bourbon barrel aged coffee. You can buy it in whole beans or get the cold brew.

Collective Espresso is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

10. Collective Espresso

8.6
207 Woodward St, Cincinnati, OH
Coffee Shop · Over-The Rhine · 21 tips and reviews

Corey B.Corey Bennett: Cortado and a local pastry. Oh heck yes.

Lucrecer B.Lucrecer Braxton: Excellent pastries and cold brew!

Dan H.Dan Hebert: The one in Northside is great - nice outdoor patio. Great locally roasted coffee

Lookout Joe - Mt Lookout Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

11. Lookout Joe - Mt Lookout Coffee Roasters

7.7
3181 Linwood Ave (at Delta), Cincinnati, OH
Coffee Shop · Mount Lookout · 15 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott Sliver: A nice little coffee roaster, friendly, family feel. Had a coffee and a chocolate croissant. Good times.

Brian K.Brian Kollig: Friendly staff and a relaxing place to enjoy a drink and pastry with friends or by yourself.

Deborah S.Deborah Spies: The croissant sandwiches are always a great light breakfast item with their lattes

Joseph Beth Booksellers is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

12. Joseph Beth Booksellers

8.8
2692 Madison Rd (in Rookwood Pavilion), Cincinnati, OH
Bookstore · 17 tips and reviews

Erin F.Erin Fay: The kids section is great for a little FREE playtime. The muffins in Bronte are amazing.

Kevin K.Kevin Knutson: One of the best independent bookstores I've found. Particularly strong poetry selection.

Carla G.Carla G.: This is my absolute favorite book store. It's very cozy and inviting. Upstairs is my favorite area to get away and work on my laptop or read.

Findlay Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

13. Findlay Market

9.3
1801 Race St (at Elder St.), Cincinnati, OH
Farmers Market · Over-The Rhine · 87 tips and reviews

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: A must for locals & tourists alike. Fresh produce from fruits, veggies, meat & seafood; artisanal bread, pastries & ice cream; handicrafts & ethnic restaurants-there's something for everyone.

Kim D.Kim Davis: Beautifully restored, nice selection of produce, pastries (and several butchers)

Pat K.Pat Katz: A must to tour every vendor! Food is awesome, atmosphere amazing! People-better than both!

Buona Terra: Gelato - Macarons - Crepes is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

14. Buona Terra: Gelato - Macarons - Crepes

7.8
1028 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Dessert Shop · Mount Lookout · 13 tips and reviews

Buona T.Buona Terra: Our signature Salted Caramel Macarons are our best sellers!

Andy G.Andy Guinigundo: Fairly good macarons. Gelato flavors are inventive.

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Can't decide between a macaron and gelato? Get both with a mac-wich!

Holtman's Donut Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Pastries in Cincinnati.

15. Holtman's Donut Shop

7.4
3356 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Donut Shop · Oakley · 3 tips and reviews

Leah W.Leah Warner: Yummy cake donuts in a variety of flavors. A Cincinnati staple for sure.

Tony J.Tony Julius: The variety of awesome cake doughnuts is amazing! I'm fond of the red velvet with cookie crumbles

KarenKaren: So, so many donuts to choose from. But, cannot go wrong with the original glazed!