Boosalis Baking and Café

I've been coming here for about 3 months after finding this hidden gem of a bakery, and it's still amazing. They remodeled the entire store, and it looks so spacious and clean...

The staff is amazing, with the best customer service I have had in years. So far I've had about 15 things off their menu, and literally nothing compares to the quality of food here!

If you need a recommendation to try it, do it, and you won't be disappointed with anything you buy. By far "the" best bakery in Dayton, and most likely the state of Ohio.

I don't recall how I originally learned about Boosalis; I think it was on some award list of best bakeries perhaps? Whatever the reason, I had it on my list of places to try when I was in Dayton early last year, but I wasn't able to make it there that visit. This time around, I couldn't miss out and went in on a weekday morning. Inside, I was greeted by a number of customers sitting around, eating pastries, and sipping on coffee. The pastry case in front was fully stocked with some very delicious looking croissants and other delights. We had a tough time deciding what to get - we wanted to try everything, but we didn't have the stomach space! After pondering for a while, we made our decision.

Chocolate Croissant ($3.65) - Two small chocolate batons are baked into this pastry at the bottom, as is tradition. They are not too sweet and add a very nice cocoa richness that works well with the croissant. The rest of the croissant is buttery with well laminated layers that meld together but are also fluffy. The top few layers are crispy and well browned. They flake off easily in buttery flecks. I found this croissant to be pretty cheap for a chocolate croissant from an artisan bakery and overall found this to be a solid chocolate croissant in general. (4/5)

Kouign Amann ($2.85) - This kouign amann is pretty small - around 2 inches across. There's melted caramelized sugar surrounding the edges and in a layer on the bottom. Additional sweetness from pearl sugar is added right in the center of the pastry. The pastry is very well laminated, with distinct layers that peel off easily. The dough seems to be salted a bit and has a somewhat bitter flavor to it. It doesn't seem like the dough itself is sweetened at all, so the middle portion is buttery, but not sweet. it's not nearly as buttery as the chocolate croissant though and there's larger air pockets compared to the croissant. There's a good crunch on the outside from both the browned dough and the sugar on the outside. (4/5)

I can see why Boosalis Baking and Cafe is popular. Both pastries we tried were solid and I can easily recommend the place if you're looking for something nice for breakfast or just a treat for yourself.

The first time we went, the guy at the counter was very rude. When we asked him to repeat one of the items (because we couldn't hear him), he got an attitude and started talking to us slowly, as if we were children. After that we left without ordering anything.

We came back and tried again, and the lady at the counter was very nice. We ordered their ham and cheese croissant and got a couple of other pastries. Everything tasted good.

Enjoy the staff! Everything is amazingly delicious and beautiful! Price is great for the best quality of food!
Eat in or carry out! Cannot go wrong!

Excellent bakery as the all reviews can attest. My one complaint is that the three different times I've stopped in for lunch, they have been out of so many things that only 2-3 items could be ordered off the lunch menu. So don't expect to be able to order what you want.

My wife found this bakery/restaurant a couple of years ago and goes regularly for their pastries. But this was my first time, and we were there for lunch. The dining area is a little spartan but the folks were friendly, the service was good, and the sandwiches were tasty. Of course, you can't beat the fresh bread! It's not an extensive menu but they have the staples. I'll be back again for more.

I think that the reason my wife first went in here was looking for fresh baked bread. It was a great find. A friend loves rye bread so we often stop here to pick up a couple loaves on our way to visit with them in Michigan. Great stuff!

This bakery offers some of the most delicious baked goods I have ever tasted. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys baked treats. If you are in the area, it is definitely worth a visit.

Great place for a light lunch. The Caprese panini, which is vegetarian, tasted great, with a perfect crunchiness. Drinks are limited, so don't expect a wide selection or gourmet bevvies.

All the baked goods are amazing. And the sandwiches are great too.
Our Saturday mornings start with a visit to Boosalis.

Finally found a legitimate bakery in Dayton. Croissants and Morning Buns top notch. Will be making this a regular visit.