Cream horns are one of those old-school treats that never really went out of style in Ohio. These flaky, cone-shaped pastries filled with sweet cream are made fresh at bakeshops all across the state, and the good ones tend to disappear fast.
If you want one, showing up early is smart, because the trays often empty out well before lunchtime. Here are seven Ohio bakeries where the cream horns are worth setting an alarm for.
1. Schneider’s Bakery, Westerville, OH
Right in the heart of Westerville’s historic uptown main street, this family-owned bakeshop has been handcrafting donuts, cookies, pies, and custom cakes for years. The doors open at 6 in the morning, which makes it a natural first stop for anyone chasing warm pastry before work.
The cream horns share the case with cream-filled Long Johns, chocolate glazed donuts, and old-fashioned German chocolate cake. Custard-filled options are a house strength, and the seasonal lineup keeps things interesting with pumpkin in the fall and cherry around Valentine’s Day.
Blueberry turnovers and apple fritter cake round out the spread, and the prices stay easy on the wallet. Just know there is no dine-in or restroom, so grab your box and go.
Saturday mornings run busiest, and with a closing time of 3 on weekends, the popular items thin out early.
2. Resch’s Bakery, Gahanna, OH
Old-school through and through, this quaint storefront in Gahanna turns out cakes, pies, breads, donuts, and desserts the way bakeries used to. The cream horns here have a reputation as some of the best in town, and they sit alongside frosted cakes that draw people from well outside the Columbus metro.
Boston cream donuts filled with real custard are a favorite, and the cinnamon twist donuts, eclairs, pretzels, and seasonal sugar cookies give you plenty to add to the box. There are also buns, brittle, and popcorn if you want something beyond the pastry case.
Getting there early pays off, since fresh donuts and pastries move quickly and the line rarely stops on busy mornings. Coffee is available, service is fast, and parking includes a free lot and street options.
Saturday winds down at 4, so plan around it.
3. Cakes & Pastries By George, Cincinnati, OH
Cupcakes may be the headliner at this airy Cincinnati cake shop, but the cream horns hold their own and then some. The bakery leans into decadent desserts, from customized cakes to cupcakes that look as good as they taste.
Flavors run wide, with moist cakes in options like white cake caramel and chocolate with chocolate mousse. There is also a Greek streak to the menu, with fudge and baklava sharing space beside the pastries.
The cupcakes come in a big variety with a fluffy texture and eye-catching decoration, and the strawberry cream cake is a standout. Weekend hours are shorter, with Saturday closing at 2 and Sunday open just a few midday hours, so the fresh trays can clear out fast.
Parking is free in the lot, and this is a takeout-focused spot, so it makes for a quick, satisfying stop over on Muddy Creek Road.
4. Holston’s Baking Co., Milford, OH
A newer name on this list, Holston’s opened in 2020 as a veteran-owned bakery in Milford, and it has quickly built a following for from-scratch desserts. Everything is made in house, and the cheesecakes come in a fun rotation of flavors.
The cream horns fit right in with cupcakes, buttercream cookies, cannoli, chocolate eclairs, turnovers, and cream puffs. There is even a bourbon ball and a cookie sandwich for anyone who wants to build a mixed box.
What sets this stop apart is that you can actually sit and stay. The store has tables, a gender-neutral restroom, coffee, and easy parking, which is a step beyond the grab-and-go setup at many bakeries.
Hours skew later than most bakeries, running Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 8, and the staff are happy to walk you through the cheesecake lineup.
5. Corbo’s Bakery In Little Italy, Cleveland, OH
Set in Cleveland’s historic Little Italy neighborhood on Mayfield Road, Corbo’s is the kind of Italian bakery that keeps a full case of authentic sweets. Cannoli filled fresh, cakes, cookies by the pound, and gelato all share the counter.
The cream horns are just one part of a lineup that includes lobster tails, sfogliatelle, turnovers, puff pastries, biscotti, and espresso creme brulee. The cassata cake is done Cleveland style with strawberries and whipped cream, and the fresh cake slices are stacked with real fruit and custard.
Unlike many bakeries on this list, Corbo’s offers dine-in, a restroom, coffee, and even delivery, so you have options beyond takeout. Hours stretch into the evening, with Friday and Saturday going until 10.
Between the pepperoni bread, the mousse, and the assortment of Italian cookies, this is a spot worth planning a whole afternoon around.
6. Classic Bakery, Youngstown, OH
Regional tradition runs deep at this Boardman-area bakery near Youngstown, where the lady locks come out crisp, fresh, and authentically Mahoning Valley. If you know the area, you know that means something.
Cream horns are among the highly recommended items, made from scratch alongside old-fashioned goodies that feel like a throwback in the best way. Cherry turnovers, chocolate cream puffs, bear claws, and cream sticks with maple frosting round out the case.
The red velvet cake and red velvet cupcakes get their own fans, and the birthday cakes and doughnuts stay reliably fresh. Prices are fair, and the atmosphere is comfortable.
Keep the schedule in mind, since Classic Bakery is closed Monday and Tuesday and opens Wednesday through Saturday at 7. Weekend and Friday mornings are the busiest windows, so come early if a cream horn is the goal.
7. Newkirk’s Bakery, Wellston, OH
Down in southern Ohio, this Wellston storefront sits along the classic main-street commercial center of Jackson County. It is the smallest town on the list, and that only adds to the appeal of finding a serious bakery here.
The cream horns are a strong point, and they share space with donuts that come out fresh and soft, plus cookies made daily. The strawberry cheesecake earns high praise, and there is a chocolate pudding that people rave about.
You can also grab brownies or a custom iced latte in a can, and a dozen mixed donuts is an easy call for the drive home. Everything leans toward morning-fresh quality across the board.
Newkirk’s is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens at 7 Wednesday through Friday, and keeps shorter weekend hours, so a morning visit is your best bet.
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