Sweet Mary's Bakery

This bakery has been one of my absolute favorites during my six-month stay in Akron—I loved it so much that I went three times a week! I honestly wish I could have gone even more often. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu, and every single item was delicious—but the vanilla cruller is hands-down my favorite! The staff are incredibly kind, and they serve the best crullers in the world. Thanks to this place, my time in Akron was even sweeter. I highly recommend it! If I ever come back to Akron, this will be one of my first stops—no question.

As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a very friendly baker, who was very knowledgeable about the products and took her time explaining what options we had needing to be gluten-free. There is acknowledgment of different sensitivities of gluten and other allergies and assuring there’s no contamination. Everything we bought was absolutely delicious.

A quaint little bakery in downtown Akron. My first visit here. I had a piece of the delicious apple dapple cake and a cup of potatoes soup. The soup was tasty but not enough potato chunks and it wasn't warm enough to my liking. I still recommend and will definitely visit again.

Not sure where to start here. We had a really great experience. They truly serve the gluten free folks with tons of options and if you're celiac, they are safe. We ordered two slices of different GF cheese cake, GF biscuit and gravy (this is unheard of) and GF carrot coffee cake to go. We ate there and my wife had the GF quiche and I had the bagel and lox (not GF). So very good. Once we got home and tastes everything, the coffee cake wins but it was very hard to choose. All amazing. Just wish they had a bit more seating.

Even if the food wasn’t amazing I would come back just for the staff ! Came in 15 minutes till close and was nervous the staff would be rude. They were anything but l. A young man with blonde hair was so wonderful and kind helping me pickout my items. During this time I also witnessed the rest of the staff and how kind and attentive they were. Now the baked goods ,holy cow !!! So good, I will definitely be back

I absolutely love Sweet Marys. I no longer live in the Akron area but every time I’m back visiting family, I have to make it here (and I also manage to easily spend $50+ for me & my friends/family). I absolutely love all of their savory and sweet croissant variations. The chocolate almond croissant (a consistent item) is out of this world - the almond filling inside tastes like cookie dough. Their biscuits with sausage gravy are amazing. Their scones are good (although not my favorite item due to their dryness - typical quality of scones). I also really like their coffee, there’s always some fun thing to try. Definitely check out their Instagram for seasonal items - they update daily! The staff are excellent & kind, and I also love that they stand up for various social issues (which I appreciate as a paying customer!). Seriously, do yourself a favor and go visit. My family & I are *obsessed* with this bakery. Treat yourself!!!

What an awesome bakery! Very aware of gluten-free and celiac restrictions. Everything that's gluten-free is kept in a separate case. They offer to handle things with separate gloves and utensils. Everything I ate there was amazing and the service is excellent

Immaculate vibes, everyone there is so welcoming and sweet, we were very comfortable immediately. The food is OUTSTANDING, my favorite was the mouth watering maple crullers. I wish we got coffee because it smelled really really good, we will definitely go back next time we're in the area!

The treats are the best in town. The vegetarian quiche was full of veggies and cheese and was very filling. The macaroon with salted caramel had the perfect ratio of salty sweetness. The macaroon was both crisp on the outside with just the right amount of chewy.

A classic Akron bakery. Varieties of macaroons, rotations of new croissant specials, and recently addition of coffee refreshments. I love how passionate this group of bakers are, involved in their community and supporting local movements. It's only fair that we return the favor and support their local business. The staff is so cute, making sure to update their followers on Instagram on all the latest specials. Overall, I love how involved and inclusive this whole staff and establishment is.

We live in Cleveland, and don't get down Akron way very often. I was really looking forward to trying this from all the reviews. I found it meh. The cheese danish was cinnamony (not a plus for me) and the cheese wasn't very cheesy. The vanilla cruller was also cinnamony. My wife liked the two scones (lemon/blueberry and butter pecan) and the cinnamon roll. The next day the leftovers were hard like rocks, even though we put them in plastic baggies. I wanted to try some cheesecake, but we didn't see any out. We waited about 20 minutes in line. We won't be back.

Very nice small place...i stop by on occasion for coffee and pastry and to bring one home for my partner. Always greeted nicely and given descriptions of all the yummy baked goods... Haven't tried the savory treats but based on the line out the door I think they are just fine.

Holy (Sweet) Mary, mother of Gawd, this place is fantastic. Unpretentious yet super fab quality + unique treats. I went in for the first time thinking I would happily grab a coffee + simple pastry... and instead I took home two incredible breakfasts, two pastries, a delicious iced coffee drink for $35. The breakfast sandwich was to die for, and I might have just snuck a bite of tmrw's breaky (the flakiest chive, bacon, cheese biscuit w/ a side of sausage gravy) in the car, for research's sake! Just moved back to hometown of Akron and I can't wait to go here on the regular.

Love this bakery - every thing has always tasted good and I love their spirit too! My favorite is the sugar cookies and their social justice stands.

AMAZING FOOD!! must visit this bakery if you are in town. Loved their cheesecake, cinnamon roll, and macrons!!

I've been wanting to try Sweet Mary's for over a year since I began following them on social. They reopened last weekend and I was so excited to finally check them out this morning. I'm very sad to say I'm seriously let down. To begin, I'll say it is not first timer friendly. The menu is vague, nothing is described, and cases were sparse, at 9:30am (they open at 9). Items in the cases were not labeled so I really had no idea what was what. They offer coffee, but there is no coffee menu to be found. We opted for lattes which were good, but I'm not sure what else they offer. Now for the pastries--we ordered 5 macarons, which are delicious. My husband got the "meat stuffed croissant" no idea what meat it's stuffed with, but we were surprised to receive it cold. Had to warm up at home. I ordered an Asiago bagel and spicy pimento spread. Our experience took about 20 minutes, there were 3 ahead of us in line so be prepared for a bit of a wait. Happy to see another locally owned small business coming out the other side post COVID closures but I'd love to see a few improvements to their menu board before I hurry back.

Not good and the service was horrible! You will get better cookies and desserts at giant eagle and served with a smile not a attitude

Visited here for the first time today. Loved it! Very positive vibe! Excellent selection of baked goods, macarons, and beverages. Appreciated the fact that gluten free items were also available and in a separate case. Also tried the black blueberry tea and it was amazing! The staff person working at the counter was friendly and helpful. The tea was great! Loved the flavor and it was refreshing! Ate the gluten free zucchini bar with a cream cheese filling. So good! Will definitely stop here again the next time I'm in downtown Akron!

Very friendly staff. They cater to dietary needs. They have regular pastries along with gluten free. There is even dairy free options for beverages. I got a gluten free blueberry scone that was good.

Excellent food, excellent service. I have a gluten allergy and it was accommodated well. The GF biscuits and gravy are the best I've ever had.

I've been hearing good things and I always love supporting a local business. They provided cookies for an event I attended a couple years ago and I enjoyed them. While I'm not sure it quite lived up to all the hype when I visited on my own, it was still a sweet little shop. The employees were friendly and it wasn't crowded on a Friday afternoon. However, there is very little selection and I am sure it's best to come closer to when they open. I selected a couple iced sugar cookies and a cinnamon roll. They were good, but likely had been sitting in the display case for awhile. Maybe a little less fresh than they had been several hours ago, but not bad by any stretch. I would try again earlier in the day and maybe order one of the savory pastries. Also- The cinnamon roll would have tasted better heated up. I was surprised they didn't offer that option. Over all- nice little urban bakery downtown Akron.

This place is located on a busy street. I got lucky I found parking right in front. But they were closed. Hours on the internet didn't match the hours the employees were there. Very disappointed in this fact. I can only give a review based on these facts.

Adorable bakery tucked in downtown Akron. Heard such fantastic things about Mary's and they were all true. I of course was extremely indecisive since EVERYTHING in the display looked delectable so I decided to get a small sampling of sweets. As pictured I tried a chocolate croissant, vanilla cruller, and a slice of s'mores pie. While all were delicious, the cruller was my favorite of the three! Such a classic pastry to indulge with. Can't wait to return!

Dear World, In September, I visited Ohio to attend Nine Inch Nails' "Fan Day" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland -- and then catch the band's subsequent concert near Akron, where I was staying. Just before leaving Akron for Cleveland, I saw Sweet Mary's Bakery across the street. I knew the best way to say "thank you" to the band and staff for staging such an awesome event was by providing top-notch baked goods. Every true NIN fan is aware of two things: 1) When Trent Reznor sings "I wanna feel you from the inside," he's speaking to, and about, a chocolate chip cookie, and 2) Trent really, really loves rainbows. I asked the friendly staff at Mary's for a dozen assorted cookies -- and, if possible, one with the band's logo customized with frosting on top. Could they do that in, say, 15 minutes? Ohio's cookie experts were up for what I clearly didn't understand was an insane request. That customized cookie (pictured) replicated the logo exactly. Like the others purchased, it almost certainly achieved the perfect balance of sweetness and softness -- or at least that's what I assume, based off the smile of the band's staff photographer/social media person. Later, I approached fans/RRHOF staff with a few leftovers. Many used words like "fantastic" and "delicious," or simply asked where the bakery was located. Some more memorable comments (though my recollection is a little foggy, so these may not be the actual events): "Need you. Dream you. Find you. Taste you," one fan said, munching on and muttering to his cookie. "Love you." "I WANT A LITTLE BIT! I WANT A TASTE OF IT!" another yelled, unable to control himself. "BITE! CHEW!" Though I was slightly afraid the man would bite the hand that fed him, I offered the box anyway; he politely took a treat, ate it, and smiled. "Now doesn't that make you feel better?" I asked. He nodded and said he could finally sleep soundly -- that everything was all right. Though I had a race the next day, I finally tried a cookie myself -- and realized I had stumbled upon the best bakery in all of Ohio. "This is the only time I really feel alive," I said to no one in particular.

Top-notch baked goods, right here in Akron. None of that frosting-drowned stuff you find at other bakeries. Flavorful, well-considered, well-executed recipes every dang time they open those doors. The quiche is amazing, especially with the bacon jam. We've also gotten a bunch of sweet stuff -- beautifully flaky, buttery goodness, sweet, but never over-sweet. Vague menu descriptions and wonky hours are par for the course in my (limited) experience with higher-end bakeries. Not sure why -- maybe something about eccentric genius. Can't be easy running a business in downtown Akron right now, but they're making really great stuff, and I'm praying they survive the ghost town that downtown has become.

Best bakery in town! We ordered spinach and feta croissants, lemon blueberry lemon scone and Quiche Loraine. It's super yummy! We really enjoy every bite of it! Highly recommend!

this is my favorite bakery . It is well worth the money and the workers are very nice .

AMAZING goods, especially when they have the gluten free brownie bars. I can't remember the name of them but they are SOOOO GOOD. The croissants are amazing, cheesecake... whatever they have it's absolutely delicious. They cater to their community which I LOVE being an Akronite. A great small business with friendly service. I wish they were open more but they are technically a micro bakery. Get there fast! I got a hilarious peanut butter pie for Valentine's Day. They do it all!!! Very clean. You have to watch their social media to see specials or just ask what they have sometimes. I think it's super fun to try new things like that!

just great must try it staff are amazing You can't find anything wrong to complain about

The best European pastries on this side of the pond. Sweet and/or savory, these are delicious. Pistachio rose scones, rhubarb croissant, mango coconut twist, ham and cheese, spinach and feta, and the cherry tomato cheese were amazing. Don't get me started on the macarrons!!

Going to Sweet Mary's is my favorite treat! Everything is delicious - sometimes I order gluten free just because the coffee cake is so tasty!

This place was incredible. Delicious food and great service. Everyone was so polite. The little bakery is warm and inviting and feels cozy. Definitely plan on returning soon.

I can't express how wonderful this bakery is; they have an amazing and wide range of pastries, drinks, cheese cakes and macros to select from with flavors changing along with the seasons. Personally I enjoy the roll of the dice going at different times to see what's left in the pastry case. The employees are always the sweetest and most helpful group of people. The bakery itself feels like a comfy, warm, and safe place to be, I recommend this place to literally anyone I can.

Amazing food, amazing staff! Only complaint is I wish they were open more! I highly recommend the BLT, a sugar cookie or any of the super yummy cheesecakes. Anything you get will be good though!

This bakery is packed with a lot of love. I love businesses that you can tell put a lot of time and energy into their product and shop. Parking is available on the street and behind the shop in a small parking lot for free. I didn't have a problem finding a spot in the afternoon on a weekday. The bakery has a big seating area for patrons to hang out in- at least 10 or so tables. Their menu/specials for the day are written on a chalkboard. To be honest, I was really overwhelmed. Everything in the bakery looked delicious. I was set on coming here to try the macarons, but I just had to leave with a slice of chocolate peanut butter pie. The macarons were delicious- I had to pace myself eating them because they were some of the best I've ever had. Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth, not too sugary, and adorable. The chocolate peanut butter pie was also delicious - more peanut butter than chocolate, but whipped to perfection. I can't wait to come back to Sweet Mary's and pick out more macarons and try more of their desserts!

I came to try out the pączki on Pączki Day. Picked up a half dozen assorted flavors. They were a huge hit. Will definitely stop back to try more baked goods!

They mostly have breakfast and small lunch items like soups and quiches. I had the chili and it was delicious, not too spicy but very hearty. I also had a slice of apple pie which tasted great, the only part I did not like it that they put granulated sugar on the pie top. Their bakery case it really small, they had three pie, cookies and cinnamon rolls. As I was sitting and eating they brought out red velvet cupcakes, so I'm guessing that as they make more dessert they put them out on display.

Let me tell you about this place! Holyyyy bakery. I'm always someone who loves to hit a bakery when I'm on a vacation to like New York, Chicago, Orlando, or Los Angeles. And you know when you get that omg thing that you just wish you could find at home? This is it. Absolutely remarkable products. Cookies, cakes, pies, tiramisu, PERFECT FRENCH MACARONS, biscuits, etc. All from scratch and made with love. Supplies are limited though as everything is FRESH, but its worth getting up a little earlier OR just place an order. I haven't had a bad experience yet even when I step outside my comfort zone. Oh and don't forget the discount bins. They always have reduced still amazing goodies. You gotta check this place out! PLUS ITS A LOCAL BUSINESS! Literally no cons ;)

The people who run this business are incredibly rude. The baked goods are OK, nothing to write home about. The prices are too high and I won't be back.

I went there when I was in the area for a class reunion a few weeks ago. I saw an employee start coughing on the food. The coughing fit caused her to lose control of some items she was decorating and they fell to the floor. She didn't see I was watching and she picked it up from the ground and put it in the showcase for sale. We left

Great Bakery. I love that they have several gluten free options choose from. Best gf oatmeal cookies I've ever had. YUM.

For the price the food is underwhelming. You can get fresher cakes and pies at the local grocery store. I have tried a quite few of the fruit pies here ... all have been terrible compared to other local bakeries and it boils down to the crust and filling. The only pie worth getting is the key lime.

I had my birthday cake done here and was NOT disappointed! It was a four layered chocolate cake with peanut butter filling and almond frosting. They also put chocolate covered strawberries on top and chocolate drip (melted chocolate that drips down the side). The thing was HUGE and SO rich. It was amazing. Pricing wasn't bad at all either. The staff was really nice and attentive when I went in to order it (a month in advance). I will go back for other baked goods and breakfast, because they have some great morning selections. I would recommend this place any time!

Got the sausage biscuit and gravy It is magnificent to say the least .The staff is very helpful and the pastries look and smell stupendous.This is a gem that Akron has needed downtown for years

This is the best bakery in the area. My wife says that she will not get cinnamon rolls anywhere else. The tiramisu is as good, if not better, than little Italy. You have to try this little bakery, just save me a piece of tiramisu. FYI, the staff is also outstanding.

I stumbled across Sweet Mary's when I finished cheering on my friends at the Akron Marathon. Everything was perfection. My only regret was not getting the large container of vegetarian bagel spread! Outstanding work, all of you. You were friendly, safe and obvious experts at what you are doing. Thank you for adding joy to life through food!!

Adorable little bakery in an unassuming area in downtown Akron. Everything looked delicious, but I bought macaroons for a co-worker. Seemed a little pricey, but she loved them. I'll be back to get another sweet treat for myself.

Very disappointing customer service. the girl huffed because I asked for a "happy bday" to be added to the cake in the window, which must have sat there for a week because it was so dry and the icing was so hard. the macarons are the worst I've ever had. if you want to know what a good one tastes like, check out Kelsey elizabeths cakes- she has a great staff and magical bakery products. giant eagle also does a better job. thanks for robbing me of $30 for the worst cake of my dad's life! I will not be returning.

I love this place so much. I get the savory croissants for breakfast as often as I can and today I finally tried a quiche. I tried the bacon, butternut squash, and herbs quiche and it was so good I'm about to order another slice. The prices are really fair for the quality of product and I haven't had anything here that I didn't like. The macarons are expertly crafted and some of the best I've ever had. The employees are super friendly and the music is great, I just love this place.

A very solid place to shop for pastries, cakes and other sweet or savory treats. A little pricy, but the quality is worth it. Only downside is that online It says they sell cheesecake by the slice, but they unfortunately did not. Their cinnamon rolls are very good

Stopped in early and picked up some items for later while deciding to have a biscuit for breakfast there. Glad they stock Norka pop! Biscuit was on the tough side, not right out of the oven. Selection was diverse but case is on the small side. Nice staff.

The baked goods are Ah-mazing. Literally everything is so delicious. Such fresh ingredients. So much love in everything. Prices are a smidge high but totally worth it.

Delicious baked goods and other light fare made from scratch. Order at the counter and enjoy on the go or at a cozy table in the colorful and Akron -proud seating area. The ever changing themed frosted sugar cookies are as delicious as they are beautiful. Spend the extra money to support this small business instead of buying elsewhere. This place has a soul.

My husband and I love Sweet Mary! Mary is so awesome and she's making our wedding cake. Everything is from scratch and very, very delicious!

Tried to order a cake 48 hours in advance and was told they were full for custom orders for today but I could come in and get a cake from the case on a first come first serve basis. Made the 10 mile drive to be here first thing in morning and there were no cakes. They said they'd have some at "some point" later in the day but couldn't say when. Wasted time that better communication could have fixed.

Just had my birthday cake made from Sweet Mary and it was so good! Red velvet and cream cheese frosting. Not only was it delicious it was truly beautiful with 4 layers of cake. Well worth the cost. This is a baker and family who knows how to make wonderful treats. It's one of my favorite local businesses!

Stopped in after drooling over Instagram photos. The coffee is great. I picked up some frosted cookies and they were delicious. Next time I will definitely get some tiramisu or a slice of pie!