A Sweet Spot for Black-Owned Businesses: Cincinnati’s Bakery and Coffee Scene
Cincinnati’s sweet landscape is changing due to a growing number of Black-owned bakeries and African American bakers. These culinary artists display various baking traditions by infusing products with rich cultural heritage. The delicious treats created by these exceptional bakers, from decadent pastries to exquisite cakes, are an homage to their creativity, ability, and dedication.
Whether Cincinnatians are looking for a Black-owned cake bakery to provide for a special event or seek to grab coffee with coworkers from a nearby Black-owned coffee shop, there is something on this list for all. Enjoy cakes, cookies, pies, cobblers, smoothies, popsicles, ice cream, coffee, and more, including vegan and gluten-free baked goods options.
The bakeries listed below are majority Black-owned, and the culinary skills of these African American bakers are on full display. Information in this article is as current as the publication date. Readers are encouraged to confirm the data before acting.
Black-owned Bakeries, Coffee Shops, & Ice Cream Shops
Have a sweet tooth and love freshly baked treats and coffee? These Black-owned bakeries and coffee shops are the perfect places to visit. From classic American sweets to traditional African and Caribbean delicacies, the bakery and coffee scene in Cincinnati is sure to satisfy any craving:
Black Coffee Lounge
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Sandwiches, cookies, cake, muffins, coffee, tea, and cold-pressed juice for breakfast, lunch, or brunch.
824 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Downtown)
513-802-5228
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Cora’s Cakery
Custom orders, Takeout
Cakes, cupcakes, specialty desserts, cookies, coffee, hot chocolate
1426 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (OTR)
513-246-0173
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Cream + Sugar Coffee House
Dine-in, Takeout
Coffee, tea, smoothies, toast, yogurt bowls, salad, and pita mezze for breakfast, lunch, or brunch.
3546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45207 (Evanston)
513-731-0100
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Davis Cookie Collection
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Specialty cookies, single or by the dozen
4926 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Bond Hill)
513-242-2483
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Drip Coffee Bond Hill
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Coffee, cold brew, espresso, tea, and hot chocolate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
4930 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Bond Hill)
513-429-5446
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Makers Bakers
Takeout, Delivery
Cheesecakes, cobblers, pies, cakes, danishes, and pudding
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Downtown/Over-the-Rhine)
513-807-9748
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Miss Mary’s Premium Ice Cream & Icee
Dine-in, Takeout
25+ in-house-made flavors of ice cream, milkshakes, lemonade, and waffle bowls
2241 Crowne Point Drive, Sharonville, OH 45241 (Sharonville)
513-514-0014
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Sugar
Takeout, Delivery
Cookies, cake, brownies, pudding, and ice cream
6 W. 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Downtown/Over-the-Rhine)
513-884-0787
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Sweets by LaDawn
Takeout, Delivery
Custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and chocolate-covered strawberries
7032 Plainfield Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236 (Silverton)
513-791-7938
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The Frost Factory
Dine-in, Takeout
Frozen cocktails, slushies, and ice cream drinks.
Locations at The Banks and Liberty Center
513-923-0140
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The Sweet Place Bakery
Takeout, Delivery
Cupcakes, cookies, cake, brownies, funnel cakes, dessert jars, and ice cream
2910 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219 (Clifton/Corryville)
513-221-1370
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Enjoy a decadent chocolate cake with buttercream icing, fudge brownie with frosting, chocolate chip cookie with salted caramel, or blueberry, strawberry, or raspberry pastry from a Black-owned bakery nearby. In addition to being masters in their field, Cincinnati’s Black-owned bakeries and African American bakers act as a catalyst for empowerment and pride in the neighborhood.
Did we miss any African American-owned bakeries in Cincinnati? Let us know in the comments or at The Voice of Black Cincinnati.
Written by: Crystal Kendrick
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