5 Affordable Bakeries in Downtown, Dayton OH
Updated 05 October 2026 · 6 bakeries in Downtown, Dayton OH considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a short list of affordable bakeries and bakery-style cafés in and around Downtown Dayton, OH. It suits anyone after breakfast pastries, a coffee with a treat or a celebration cake without a high bill. Places were chosen from Google price ranges and then ranked by rating, weighted by review count. Each note sticks to the listing details, such as hours and address, and to what reviewers mention.
#1
Big Sky Bread Co
★ 4.9 (408 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$10–20 per person
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Big Sky Bread Co is a bakery at 3070 Far Hills Ave, rated 4.9 from 408 reviews. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 7 am to 4 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists in-store and kerbside pickup, dine-in, takeaway, coffee, breakfast and free parking. Reviewers mention breads, muffins, cinnamon rolls, pretzel knots, monkey bread and deli sandwiches and soups, and note that prices run above grocery store levels.
Best for: Fresh bread, muffins and cinnamon rolls
- Address
- 3070 Far Hills Ave c, Dayton, OH 45429, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–4 pm; Tue 7 am–4 pm; Wed 7 am–4 pm
#2
Salt Block Biscuit Co.
★ 4.8 (351 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Salt Block Biscuit Co. is listed as a restaurant at 115 E 3rd St, open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists breakfast, brunch and lunch, great coffee and dessert, counter service and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention buttery biscuits, sausage gravy, biscuit sandwiches, homemade pastries and a daily special, and say the portions are generous even if some found it a bit pricey.
Best for: Biscuit sandwiches and brunch
- Address
- 115 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–4 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–4 pm; Tue 10 am–4 pm; Wed 10 am–4 pm
#3
Winans Coffee & Chocolate
★ 4.7 (238 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Winans Coffee & Chocolate is a coffee shop at 221 N Patterson Blvd, open daily with weekday hours from 6:30 am to 9 pm and shorter hours on Sunday. Google lists great coffee and tea, desserts, wine, a cozy and quiet setting, and a good fit for working on a laptop. Reviewers mention a signature mocha, cold coffee, cinnamon rolls, muffins and a wide selection of chocolates, and say visitors are treated with kindness.
Best for: Coffee, chocolate and a laptop break
- Address
- 221 N Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–9 pm; Mon 6:30 am–9 pm; Sat 8 am–9 pm; Sun 8 am–7 pm; Thu 6:30 am–9 pm; Tue 6:30 am–9 pm; Wed 6:30 am–9 pm
#4
Adelaide's Wholesome Baked
★ 5 (74 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–10 per person
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Adelaide's Wholesome Baked is a bakery at 1500 E 5th St, rated 5 from 74 reviews. It is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday to Sunday, usually from 7 am to 2 pm, and closed Wednesday and Thursday. Google lists coffee, breakfast, takeaway and free parking. Reviewers mention homemade pop-tart style pastries, a cherry tart, cookies, a savory scone, a flavorful Americano and a charming historic building, and several call the prices reasonable.
Best for: Pastries and cookies before 2 pm
- Address
- 1500 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–2 pm; Mon 7 am–2 pm; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu Closed; Tue 7 am–2 pm; Wed Closed
#5
Say Yes Cakes
★ 4.8 (99 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–10 per person
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Say Yes Cakes is a bakery at 1003 Shroyer Rd, open Tuesday to Friday with hours of 9 am to 8 pm on most of those days, shorter on Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists delivery, a women-owned label, Wi-Fi and free parking. Reviewers mention custom cakes for a business anniversary and a birthday, a red velvet cake with buttercream, a last-minute birthday cake and themed cupcakes, and say the team was responsive and easy to work with.
Best for: Custom cakes and cupcakes
- Address
- 1003 Shroyer Rd, Dayton, OH 45419, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 bakeries in Downtown, Dayton OH with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Salt Block Biscuit Co. takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Winans Coffee & Chocolate opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated bakery on this list?
Big Sky Bread Co ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 408 reviews. Salt Block Biscuit Co. is second at 4.8 from 351 reviews.
Which bakeries in Downtown, Dayton OH are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Winans Coffee & Chocolate, at 9 pm.
How much does it cost at these bakeries?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Big Sky Bread Co $10–20; Salt Block Biscuit Co. $20–30; Winans Coffee & Chocolate $1–10; Adelaide's Wholesome Baked $1–10; Say Yes Cakes $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Big Sky Bread Co, Winans Coffee & Chocolate, Adelaide's Wholesome Baked and Say Yes Cakes.
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