My Old World Bakery

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I’m giving it up to this small like bakery wonder to the west-​side.
The inlaws lived near this part of town as kids, and what prompted my stop was them saying that back in the 50’s/60’s this bakery was good. That’s a long time running, and while I didn’t ask the lady currently running if it was still in family hands, or transitioned, to me the taste did speak for itself.
Being old is never a bad thing. So this place doesn’t really have the fondant masterpieces, or modern cookie decorating skills, but that’s not so terrible. Everything reminded me of bakeries from my younger years that my Grandparents would have frequented. The smell of sugar and baked breads hits you upon entering.
Unfortunately, the owner apologized as she was almost sold out in one display case from a very busy day! The donuts were kaput, so we opted for pastries and cookies. There were still plenty of pies, cakes, and other confectioneries to choose from.
Whoever said this place is a ‘Stick to your ribs’ kinda of place is correct. This is not the light, and flaky, subtle french pastries. This is the … I ate half a cookie… why is there a brick in my stomach… Kinda place. I need a nap now.
The pastry that stole my heart was the ‘Beehive’ (Aka Bees-​ting Cake)– A German layered pastry of sweet flaky goodness filled with custard and topped with honey, and toasted, sliced almonds pieces.
Delightful is an understatement. I was ‘wow’ed. It made me add the extra star to my review for that baked good alone.
If your down in the hood… you really need to stop. It’s nothing appeasing to the eye, but the real wow factor is in the taste.
Very glad I stopped by and I’ll continue to do so.

This is a real Columbus gem! Definitely worth the trip.

Biting into their glazed doughnut took me back to sitting in my mom’s kitchen and biting into one of her fresh glazed doughnuts straight from the oven. It was very light and fluffy. It was moist but I am guessing if you came here late in the day that it might get a little soggy at least from the texture. Also my mom’s always got soggy by the evening of the baking.
I also decided to try the Boston Cream and Pecan Roll. The Boston cream was similar to the glazed in being light and fluffy. I would have like more custard in the middle and the chocolate on top was running a little. I took the last Pecan Roll which was pretty good. They pile the Pecans on the tops and it has a good texture through the whole roll. The roll was also perfectly moist without a dry bite.
The best part is a manager of another chain doughnut place was standing in the place and said that he prefers these doughnuts over his own establishments. I told them it was my first visit to the bakery and they gave me advice on the best ones to try and a slight discount. That is what i call customer service and will motivate me to maybe stop in next Tuesday when i have to drive down to Hilltop again. I welcome this trip which is about 5 minutes out of my way but worth it. Doughnuts are &.80 or $ 8 for a dozen. The Pecan rolls are almost $ 1.50. I think the value and quality are well worth a trip here. The owner donates the leftover each day to homeless shelters so no worries about day old doughnuts.

This has been a family staple since my childhood. Excellent, fresh-​baked breads and sweets every day. Living on the West Side, I’ve watched the area go downhill, but the quality of the good hasn’t diminished in the least. It’s right next to the Certified on the corner and caddy-​cornered from Franklin Heights High School, so you’re likely to encounter some teenagers with inflated egos and no manners if you stop by between 2−4pm. I’d stop by early in the morning or during school hours if you can; everything will be fresh out of the oven and you won’t have to deal with the kids from the high school.

In search of the best Bakery in Columbus In came accross My Old World Bakery, it might be off the beaten path but for me it is worth the 30 minute drive everytime! The owner is great, so friendly, she does it all herself, baking, sales and still has a smile on her face every time! The pecan Rolle are TO DIE FOR! So is everything else she sells. You can see it is handmade, it might not look perfect but that is part of the charm and it is so cheap, I will be back!!!

Not too bad, my favorite is the cream puffs. I was not a fan of the carrot cake. Nice people working there, and it’s all baked fresh daily so you have to get there early for the bigger selection!

Four pecan buns per day. That’s all they make, apparently… so you should, if you’re in the area, get over there early and get one.
The dough isn’t fluffly lightness; this is stuff that will stick to your ribs (and hips) for a while. There are more pecans on each roll than in the entire state of Georgia. Mmmmm… pecan, cinnamony, sticky bun goodness!
They also do some really good turnovers, with excellent fruity flavors: tart cherry, blackberry, apple. And similarly flavored sugared twists. They also do a cibatta bread that’s very good, special-​order only.
Everything looks homemade in this little bakery and it tastes that way, too. If I’d have been in town longer, I’d have tried out the donuts, too.
Stay away from the chains; support your local bakeries!