Pistacia Vera

The best pastries, coffee and especially matcha. The staff is so nice and greets you with a smile. I love how bright and clean the space is. The patio is my favorite hang out spot to catch up with my friends! A German Village gem!!!!

This is top 2 best bakeries coming from a CA girly. My first time visiting Ohio and we came back 3 times in a week. The minimal design showcasing all the fantastic desserts was beautiful.

We had the pistachio tart, chocolate bombe & crème brûlée eclair. I DIED! The eclair was our favorite, perfect execution of texture and sweetness. Its a must if you're debating on what to choose. The tart was next fav and chocolate bombe was good but I prefer cake over a mousse.

Tried all the seasonal drinks. The honey butter latte was the winner.
Staff is professional and friendly. The cherry on top would be if there were more seating inside or outside. Im obsessed with this place and it'll always be a non-negotiable when I visit.

Five stars for atmosphere, unique coffee bitterness, and proximity to a better cafe next to the big crowded bookstore.

One star for taste, price and lack of any indoor seating at all.

Amazing bakery and pastries. Their lemon tart is unbelievable!!!! Will be coming back!

Fast service and beautiful location. Within easy walking distance of everything in German Village.

Very cute pastries and all delicious. They've also got a nice selection of drinks. Got their chocolate pistachio chunk cookie and pistachio latte along with almond croissants and macarons all of which were very good. They've also got a small selection of cakes. The macaroni set would make a cute gift. They've also got a small selection of flower bouquets which are kind of pricey ($35+) for a small bouquet.

Service was friendly. There's a small alley way across the street for free Pistachio Vera parking. A few tables outside to enjoy your pastries and drinks.

By far best bakery I've been to in Columbus. It's near German village and there are so many pastry options! The people were nice and were happy to explain what was in the pastries. They only offer bostock on the weekends and I was a little skeptical at first because of the orange but it wasn't overpowering and had the right amount of soft and crispy parts. I also tried their chocolate bombe and it was also delicious--very creamy and the thin chocolate layer at the bottom helped create a fun texture! I only wished they had seating inside (the picture with the bostock was taken at a cafe).

Take My Breath Café

Bakery and café located in Columbus' quaint German Town area. One of the co-owners and pastry chef, Spencer Budros, was once semifinalist (2020) for the James Beard Outstanding Baker award, and they're renowned around Columbus as one of its preeminent bakeries.

The Good:

*Exceptionally friendly service, which isn't always standard at these fancy type bakeries.

*$0 Oat Milk Tax #IYKYK

* Elote Croissant was superb and a really unique flavor combo. If you see it--get it! The buttery Croissant layers worked perfectly with the cotija and corn to make a tasty, savory treat.

*Pistachio Latte was phenomenal. Smooth as silk, great coffee flavor, and the perfect balance of Pistachio so that you knew it was there but didn't overwhelm.

*Cocoa Buttermilk Loaf was exceptionally moist and chocolatey.

*Dog-friendly outdoor seating

*Great location

*Classy décor and ambiance without being overly stuffy.

The Meh:

*I'm not 100%, but I believe you have to pay for street parking during certain hours.

The Ugly:

*They're not near my house here in CA... :'(

TLDR: Fantastic place to get caffeineted and have some world-class baked goods. Highly recommended!

Pistacia Vera is a cute cafe to go to for any dessert needs or even gift items! They have sweet and savory goodies, as well as coffee, tumblers, and flowers.

The pistachio flavored macarons are the best here. You can taste the flavor really well and see bits of nuts in the macaron itself!

Their eclairs are also really good- they have multiple flavors! I would recommend the classic one or crème brûlée, which has a layer of hard caramelized sugar on top and is filled with sweet custard.

If you want to make sure you get a particular item, you can always reserve it by ordering ahead and picking it up on the shelf.

They don't have indoor seating since it's more grab and go, but they have some outdoor seating so you can enjoy some sun while eating! Parking is street parking only.

They have the most delicious, light, sweet, delicate deserts, oh my goodness. The creativity that went into each sweet, the care and love you feel with each bite, it's unmatched. Inside and outside in the patio have always been clean and felt welcoming, and whenever I've gone it I've been warmly greeted by whomever is behind the counter. If you're in the mood for a delicious coffee and glorious pastry, definitely come here!

Stopped to grab a coffee and some treats. We ordered a regular coffee and a chai latte, both were hot and delicious. We ordered multiple treats, which are beautiful!! Our favorite was the Creme brulee but the lemon tart was amazing as well. Really can't go wrong with anything you order here.