The Little Known Bakery In Cincinnati You Simply Gotta Try
By Andrea Limke|Published April 30, 2018
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Fair warning: if you’re hungry right now – or have even the slightest sweet tooth – your taste buds will be going crazy while reading about this adorable corner bakery in Cincinnati. Our city’s population seems to love all things sweet, which may be why it has fallen in love with Brown Bear Bakery. Unless you frequent Over-the-Rhine, you’ve likely not heard of this neighborhood destination. If you have heard of it, you’re lucky; if not, you simply gotta try it.
Despite the fact that Brown Bear Bakery has graced the corner of 13th and Clay Streets in OTR for a little while now, it still remains rather unknown to most of the city.
Now, you'll find a bright and cheery bakery that welcomes you in with a smile and hunger-inducing scents. This locally owned gem is not just a great place to grab a sweet treat, but it's a lovely addition to our city's line-up of bakeries and restaurants.
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Brown Bear Bakery can get crowded at times, but if there's a line, wait it out.
If you can get one hot out of the oven, even better! Pair it with a cup of coffee or tea and your day will be off to the most delicious start possible.
Other favorites include the chocolate croissants, doughnuts, and salty chocolate chip cookies.
They also offer savory options with their scones, so you could choose a savory scone for lunch and then follow it up with a cookie for dessert. No one will judge you here, we promise.
The cakes are even offered in their entirety from time to time. The best way to see what they are baking is to follow along with them on Facebook, linked below.
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Brown Bear Bakery opens on Wednesday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. They are closed Monday and Tuesday.
With so many new eateries in our city - especially in OTR - it's difficult to know which ones are worth a try. Take our word for it and visit Brown Bear Bakery. Treat yourself to their fresh, heavenly baked goods and discover what is sure to be the next generation of longstanding bakeries in Cincinnati.
Brown Bear Bakery takes our favorite baked goods and turns them into something magical. If this heavenly spot is new to you, it’s time to try it. Have you already discovered Brown Bear Bakery in OTR? What are your favorite things to order there? Let us know in the comments!
Brown Bear Bakery is located at 116 E. 13th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. For more information and to see what they’re baking right now, follow along with them on Facebook here.
And for a nearby bakery that happens to have some of the best bread in the city, check out our previous article here.
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