Handmade pastries, bold coffee, and toast-bar goodness in Columbus
Dan the Baker - Toast Bar in Columbus is a bakery and shop at 1042 Ridge St, offering handmade pastries and fresh bites. Customers praise friendly, unhurried service, a lively vibe, and a wide lineup—croissants, cruffins, cinnamon rolls, bread, and even giant sandwiches. The iced honey vanilla latte and other drinks earn praise, and pastries are described as fresh, buttery, and well balanced. Locally sourced ingredients and free parking are highlighted by guests.
1042 Ridge St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
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Handmade croissants, cinnamon rolls, cruffins, and more baked daily.
Locally sourced sourdough and specialty breads like Country Sour.
Hearty options including bacon and egg croissants and steak sandwiches.
Iced honey vanilla lattes and other crafted beverages.
Sweet treats like gelati to complement your meal.
Overall rating
Lesley Reed
Excellent flavors in beverages. Steak sandwich was scrumptious but on the pricier side for not being made fresh to order. Dry goods weren’t very satisfying.
Jennifer Born Rachek
As a total fangirl who has watched countless IG panettone-flipping and dough-shaping reels, the stars finally aligned and I found a free day to visit Dan the Baker! There was a line down the sidewalk, but the vibes were great and it moved quickly. When we got to the counter, the gentleman helping us made us feel welcomed and didn't rush us at all. It’s been a long time since I’ve genuinely felt like a business was happy I was there. We ordered cinnamon rolls, croissants, cruffins, and bread. Everything was delicious. I can’t wait to go back for one of those giant sandwiches…and to spend the rest of my paycheck on gelati and carbs. 😄
Marta
Wow!!! Sooo so good!!! After coming back from France, these are my favorite chocolate croissants in Ohio! The cardamom know was sooo good too! I especially love that everything is handmade and locally sourced ingredients!!! Amazing! The customer service was amazing as well!!! Overall, a great experience, will be coming back!!!
Rachel Stein
Bacon and egg croissant was delicious—very flavorful filling and croissant was light, crispy, and buttery. A very special treat and worth the stop in from out of town! Country Sour bread smells wonderful. Would stop here again!
Taysia Crabtree
Update: I originally said it was over priced… I’ve been back at least two days a week 😂 it’s that good!!! The iced honey vanilla latte is the best latte I have had in Columbus. I ask for an extra shot for a stronger coffee taste and for it to be sweet. The coffee alone keeps me going back. All pastries are so fresh buttery, not too sweet and perfectly balanced. The breakfast burritos and house made salsa are delicious. I haven’t tried something I don’t like yet. Great bakery!!! Original: Truly delicious pastries and drinks, but fare warning… it’s pricey. $18 for a pastry and 8oz tea. I loved my vanilla raspberry cruffin. Excellent customer service, clean nice restaurant, and free parking.
