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Brown Bear Bakery

Brown Bear Bakery

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Brown Bear Bakery

Nestled in Over-The-Rhine, Brown Bear Bakery offers an intimate setting for morning dates with artisanal pastries and specialty coffee. Their handcrafted cinnamon rolls and creative croissant variations make for perfect sharing moments in their chic, welcoming space.

Food quality
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9.50
Service
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9.20
Ambience
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8.80
Value for money
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9.40
Accessibility & Amenities
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8.50
9.18
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Our weighted 10-point scoring system for the best date night dining prioritizes culinary innovation, service excellence, and overall ambience.

We consider factors like ingredient quality, menu creativity, and dining experience sophistication. Our assessment combines expert critiques, diner feedback, and firsthand evaluations.
Scores above 9.00 denote the highest quality, signifying the best date night dining experiences.

Public Review Sentiment

612
Google reviews
Brown Bear Bakery consistently receives praise for their artisanal pastries, particularly their cinnamon rolls and everything bagel croissants. Customers appreciate the quality ingredients and craftsmanship. The only minor drawback mentioned is occasional long wait times due to popularity.
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Best Times to Visit

Brown Bear Bakery

For an ideal morning date, arrive between 8-10 AM on weekdays to avoid peak crowds. Weekend visitors should come early, as popular items often sell out by late morning.
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Sundays 10AM - 11AM
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Thursdays 2PM - 3PM
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Category
Cafes
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Cuisine
Bakery
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Dishes
Bagel & Lox
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Price
US $1-10
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Features
Breakfast/Brunch Spot
Locally Owned
Farm-to-Table
Hidden Gems
Cozy and Intimate
Family-Friendly
Locally Sourced Ingredients
Takeout Available
Walk-Ins Welcome
Wheelchair Accessible
Historic Charm
Eco-Friendly Practices
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Brown Bear Bakery
Opening hours
Monday
Closed
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Closed
Tuesday
8:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM
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3:00 PM

How to get there

By Car

Located in historic Over-The-Rhine, Brown Bear Bakery is easily accessible from downtown Cincinnati. Head to E 13th Street, where you'll find metered street parking available nearby.

By Public Transit

Several Cincinnati Metro bus routes service the area. The nearest stops are within walking distance on Vine Street and Main Street.

By Rideshare

Uber and Lyft provide convenient drop-off directly in front of the bakery on E 13th Street.

Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the safety practices like here?

All orders can be placed online for pickup, with in-store shopping also available.
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