Press
Over the years, we have been privileged with a loyal fan base and are, in turn, grateful to have received acclaim of all kinds. From the customer emails to critical praise from local publications, each accolade fills us with a great deal of pride in the work we do and fills us with the inspiration to grow into the future.
For press inquiries, please contact Mark at blueovenbakery@gmail.com.
Our Awards
Cincinnati City Beat
Best of Cincy Awards 2020
Best Overall Bakery
Best Farmers’ Market Food Stall
Runner Up Findlay Market Vendor
3rd-Best Neighborhood Bakery (OTR)
Cincinnati CityBeat
Best of Cincy Awards 2019
Best Overall Bakery
Best Farmers’ Market Food Stall
Best Overall Bakery (Breads)
3rd-Best Neighborhood Bakery (OTR)
Cincinnati CityBeat
Best of Cincy Awards 2018
Best Overall Bakery
Best Farmers’ Market Food Stall
Best Findlay Market Vendor
3rd-Best Neighborhood Bakery (OTR)
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Cincinnati CityBeat
Best of Cincy Awards 2017
Best Bakery (Breads)
Best Farmers’ Market Food Stall
Best Findlay Market Vendor
2nd-Best Neighborhood Bakery (OTR)
Cincinnati CityBeat
Best of Cincy Awards 2016
Best Reason to Wake Up in the City (Blue Oven Toast Bar)
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Cincinnati CityBeat
Best of Cincy Awards 2015
Best Reason To Get To Findlay Market (Or Jungle Jim’s) Early
Snail of Approval Award
2016
Recognized by Slow Food Cincinnati for contributions to the quality, authenticity and sustainability of the food supply of Greater Cincinnati.
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Chase Mission Main Street Grants
February 2015
A $150,000 competitive grant from Chase to say ‘thank you’ to companies that mean so much to their customers and communities.
Media Mentions
Cincinnati Enquirer
December 2018
“Polly Campbell: The best things I ate in 2018”
“Omegatron from Blue Oven is the best bread ever. I'm not even kidding.”
Cincinnati Magazine
November 2017
“Best of the City: Food”
“Attention wheat-avoiders: Blue Oven Bakery’s spelt bread is an excellent locally-made option for Cincinnatians with gluten sensitivities.”
Edible Manhattan
October 2017
“Wake up early and head to Findlay Market for breakfast. […] Blue Oven Bakery has an English Muffin that cannot be missed…”
Serious Eats
February 2016
“… if you’re smart, you’ll stop by the booth for a family-owned bakery called Blue Oven and bite into the best English muffin you’ve ever tasted…”
Edible Ohio Valley
Summer 2015
“As Edible Ohio Valley celebrates its five-year anniversary with this issue–an … We support the growth in the bakery industry locally, brands like Blue Oven, …”
Edible Ohio Valley
March 2014
“Dad is Rhinegeist’s holiday ale, while Turkey Blue is a farmhouse ale made in collaboration with Blue Oven Bakery and released just before …”
Edible Ohio Valley
Winter 2012
“The hearty wood fired loaves from the blue oven can take the place of meat on any table in the Ohio Valley. There’s an old saying about bread: “The staff of life …”
Edible Ohio Valley
February 2011
“Edible Ohio Valley, a publication centered on local food, has selected the winners of … Food Artisan: Blue Oven Bakery in Williamsburg, Ohio.”