Probably not, but I like to talk and I like talking about bread, so here it goes. Bread and the human race go back a long time. Like, 14,000+ years long. Without bread and beer, the world as we know it would be a very, very different place.
So in celebration of one of the greatest human innovations of all time, let’s talk about the best bread in Columbus.
About: If you’re looking for the kind of place where you leave smelling like fresh-baked bread and sunshine, then you definitely want to check out Dan the Baker. You can find his amazing bread and pastries at the bakery, and you can also find them all around town at local markets and restaurants.
Location: 1028 Ridge St. It’s closed Monday and Tuesday.
Website: Dan the Baker
About: While Golden Delight is mostly known for its iconic Strawberry Cake, they’ve also got some incredible bread available. They have loaves of sweet bread in a variety of flavors including taro, rum raisin, cheddar cheese, and my personal favorite, cream cheese.
Location: 246 Lincoln Circle, Gahanna and 1516 Bethel Rd. Both shops are closed on Mondays.
Website: Gahanna | Bethel Road
About: Your quest for the perfect challah is now at an end. Matt’s Bakery is kosher and offers every kind of challah you could ever want, including regular challah, ceremonial challah, raisin challah, pull-apart challah, and even challah rolls. The bakery also happens to have a variety of other bread like hotdog and hamburger buns, Italian loaf, French bread, and more.
Location: 39 S. Yearling Rd., Whitehall. It closes at 3 p.m. on Fridays and stays closed on Saturdays.
Website: Matt’s Bakery
About: If you’ve never had Shokupan from Belle’s Bread, are you even living? This Japanese delight is most similar to white loaf bread, but please don’t let that description fool you. It’s fluffy and perfect in every way. It would be criminal not to mention Belle’s perfectly made An Pan, a sweet roll with filling. Belle’s likes to mix it up when it comes to fillings.
Location: 1168 Kenny Centre Mall.
Website: Belle’s Bread Japanese Bakery & Cafe
About: When is the last time you had a pastry so good that it brought you to tears? If you head to Auddino’s at your earliest convenience and order one, you can answer that question with a firm “right effing now”. I love croissants, and I love donuts, so why on earth did I ever think I wouldn’t fully be on board with a doughsant? (alternatively known as a “cronut”) It’s a mystery. This Italian bakery also has all kinds of other yummy pastries and bread, so no matter what you like, it’s worth a visit.
Location: Auddino’s Italian Bakery is located at 1490 Clara St, near the fairgrounds. It’s closed on Sundays and closes by 3 p.m. the rest of the week.
Website: Auddino’s Italian Bakery
About: Liz Brett sold her sourdough at farmers markets before opening this shop on Mount Vernon Avenue. The flour is stone-ground by Local Millers, an Ohio mill. The lineup runs from classic sourdough to focaccia, and there’s no slicing and no half loaves, so plan on taking home a whole one.
Location: 999 Mt. Vernon Ave. It’s open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or until the bread sells out.
Website: Yawning Bear Bread Co.
About: The bakery counter inside North Market Downtown took over the old Omega Artisan Baking spot in 2024, and the bread is baked right there in the market. North Market puts the daily spread at 20 to 30 baked goods, with baguettes and sourdough next to the croissants.
Location: North Market Downtown, 59 Spruce St.
Website: Littleton’s Market Bakery
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