Blue Oven Bakery

Is this the best soft pretzel I've had in my life? Yes. By far. Get in line, order bread to take home, and have a pretzel for a snack or breakfast. Arrive early!

The best soft pretzel, English muffins and their wonderful breads! I wish they could open another location near Kenwood.

This was my first time at Findlay Market and as someone who does not care for bread, I was blown away with how good this place is! I tried the pretzel and mozzarella/pesto focaccia and I could not find one wrong thing about it. The pretzel was soft, not burned, not dry or overly salty. I regret not getting 6 of them to snack on haha. The staff were busy but all had great personalities and work ethic. I did not feel rushed as a first timer but also tried my best to be mindful and keep it moving. Pro tip: Get there when they open and wait in line. It is worth it. They do sell out quickly.

I'm only giving 4 stars because they ran out of everything I would have wanted to try. Just means how awesome everything is. However I do give 5 stars to the homemade English muffins. I took one to the hotel breakfast area toasted it up with some butter and pure heaven, never tasted anything like it. The flavor is amazing. I only wish I could have tried the famous pretzels.

Excellent bakery. Their soft pretzels are delicious and their bread is also great. They sell out of certain items early so go early if you're looking for something specific. I would come back more if it were closer.

Delicious baked goods. I tried the pizza dough and it made a great crust. I'll get it again. Blueberry scone was a little extra brown than I like, but was still moist inside. It was already in a brown bag, so I didn't notice until I got home. I'll check next time and trade out. Service was fast and friendly.

There is always a line and with good reason. These breads are phenomenal. My favorite thing here are the English muffins. They are on another level. You'll never go back to store bought again. Put some goetta and cheese on one of these bad boys and you will have the best breakfast sandwich. They manage the crowds well and are efficient. Their salted rye is another one of my favorites and don't skip on the pretzels, scones, or foccacia. There is something for everyone here.

Purchased a loaf of whole wheat sourdough that was gooey and undercooked. Inedible. Also bought a pumpkin danish and unfortunately it was also inedible: dough was dry and thick, pumpkin filling was ridiculously oversweet and ended up giving it to the dog.

We have to come once a week to get a bunch of pretzels. Best soft pretzels in the city. They are always super nice.

Blue Oven Bakery can truly not be beat. They have absolutely outstanding baked goods, and I am left in awe every time of how good they are. My personal favorites are the English Muffins and the Soft Pretzel. They both are so incredibly buttery and delicious. The English Muffins are so good they could be eaten plain, and the soft pretzel is always so warm and it truly melts in your mouth. Blue Oven is located in Findlay Market, which is an area I'd highly recommend checking out when in Cincinnati. The employees were very friendly and efficient. One thing to keep in mind is that a lot of their stuff runs out because it is baked fresh, so come early if you can! Overall Blue Oven is the best place to get baked goods in Cincinnati, and I would highly recommend!