Auddino's Italian Bakery

Why oh why did it take me so long to visit Auddino's?! Firstly, it's a very tidy little bakery with a humble storefront. They're very busy with large orders constantly going out the door and it makes sense: this is a legitimately amazing bakery!We went in very late morning on a Saturday without much of a plan. If you want the best selection, you have to go early. A lot was sold out when we came, but that was ok. Ended up choosing a lobster tail, a cream horn, and an almond cannoli (altogether about $15). I had to try everything when I got home, of course! First was the cream horn and the pastry was so delicate and the cream so light yet velvety. I said it was like eating a crunchy cloud.Next was the almond cannoli - I was especially excited because almond is one of my favorites and I'd never had an almond cannoli. It's easily my new favorite cannoli: crunchy shell, the almonds left such a nice flavor, but the cream was perfect because it wasn't cloyingly sweet. It's as perfect as a cannoli gets, in my opinion.Now for the shining star of the day: the lobster tail. Oh my word, where do I even start?! This is singly one of the best things I've ever eaten. The pastry is spectacular. The lamination on the layers? Insane. Crunchy perfection. But the cream. Oh my godddd the cream. How heavy the pastry itself was should have tipped me off, but it is filled up to the max with the most glorious sweet cream I've ever had (and I eat, y'all. Trust me!) How the cream doesn't make the delicate pastry soggy is like magic, honestly. I can't wait to go back. They have fresh pizza dough too and have pizza kits available ($12 for cheese and $15 for pepperoni). Such a good price! I want to try everything now. I can't wait to try everything now!Whole place is chef's kiss. Like carb heaven. Adding Auddino's lobster tail to my last meal list!

Update: We did not enjoy the tiramisu. It wasn't creamy at all and was pretty dense, felt sorta dry if that makes sense, it was lacking something ... wasn't very sweet was actually slightly bitter. My daughter said her twist donut was tough, almost hard. The only thing we enjoyed was the glazed croissant.

It looks like a warehouse that would only be open to restaurants but (surprise) it has a retail store inside!!! Great local bakery. The restaurant I used to work at would get its buns from here and the owners told me about their donuts and ever since I have been hooked. One of the best kept secrets of Columbus. Its simple , italian, consistent and delicious. Donuts, cookies (even real black n white cookies, cassata cakes, cannoli.... Even pizza crust. Love love love this place.

Wow, wow, wow! This is the best bakery I've been to in Columbus. I tried 3 different pastries, and I'll definitely be back to try more.The donut was baked to perfection - light and soft with the perfect texture and amount of filling.There are a few tables and chairs inside to sit and eat, if you'd like. They have breads and ingredients to create your own pizza, and then of course they have pastry options!

I absolutely adore Auddino's! Every time I go in the staff is extremely friendly and service is very speedy. The vibe is very homey; feels like the mom and pop shop it claims to be. I recommend trying an array of their pastries if you go in, as I'm still yet to dislike any of them. Prices are also very fair so you won't break the bank trying a few new items.

This place has some of the best baked goods in Columbus Ohio. The apple fritter are good as hell.. everything is made daily so it's definitely fresh.

Amazing donuts and glazed croissants. Best Bavarian Cream filled stick EVER! Found out they make their own filling from scratch. If I could buy a gallon of it I would. Also they made an amazing German Stollen, is a fruit bread of nuts, spices, and dried or candied fruit, coated with powdered sugar or icing sugar and containing marzipan. It is a traditional German Christmas bread. I found this odd that an Italian bakery would have this until I was told the owner learned how to bake in Germany before he came to The USA.

Auddino's has the best cannoli, sfogiliatella, and lobster tales around. The Italian cookies are fantastic! Every time my mother is in town we always stock up. Best cannolis outside of Boston. They also sell pizza dough is also very good as well.

Great homemade breads , cookies and donuts. Been a family staple in central Ohio for decades.

Very reasonable prices for consistently good pastries and breads. One of the better bakeries in Columbus.