Expresso Bakery — Restaurant in Elyria

Stopped at this bakery for years. As it recently reopened I have stopped twice. I have always ordered the exact same thing. 6 muffins, three blueberry and three cranberry. They have ALWAYS prepared them for me the exact same way, in a specific cardboard box seemingly made for six muffins. However today the clerk grabbed a different box, that appears to be made for donuts and not muffins. I look around and seen the box that had always been used and told her that a taller box might be better and her reply was ‘ no the muffins fit in this box (that she insisted) quite well. I could have argued with her, but there were other patrons waiting, so I simply paid and left. When I got home and opened the box I found four, of the six, had smashed tops. Guess she was wrong. I know this seems a petty complaint, but when you spend $10.50 for six muffins you would expect half not to be crushed. BTW as I was paying I noticed, who appeared to be the owner, retrieving the proper boxes from a higher shelf. For me the bakery in...

“Expresso Baker” is a misnomer – a name inconsistent with the DNA of the establishment. An espresso is a modest drink often made and enjoyed quickly. Nothing in “Expresso Bakery” follows suit. Indeed, everything here is made from scratch, slowly and with care. It is designed to be enjoyed slowly, though the donuts are so sinfully tasty that it is hard to do so.

Do nott make the mistake of coming in for a single donut. You will love whatever you leave with but experience regret that you couldn’t enjoy more variety. Instead, grab a dozen to split with friends. On a recent visit I had several and each was better than the last. They serve both the deliciously simple (chocolate glazed) and the creatively complex (vanilla cake with buttercream and fruity pebbles). Expresso Baker life hack – although they usually sell out of the best varieties early, you can call and “reserve” goodies.

And how many bakeries in Ohio serve bagels with...

Go early for the best selection. The doughnuts are always fresh and they are popular so they do tend to sellout as the day goes on. I asked about the doughnuts once and something about the ingredients give them a different texture and taste. They are large and delicious and I’m always surprised that it’s less expensive than I expect it to be. I’d pay more and not complain. If there was a negative thing to say, I wish they had more space to be able to sit and have coffee. There are a couple of tables and you’re a bit underfoot. I still gave them a perfect rating because the product is just...