Since 1982, family-owned Ashley’s Pastry Shop has been baking Dayton’s celebration cakes and everyday treats from its Oakwood neighborhood shop. The bakery is especially known for its Sand Tart Cookies, soft molasses cookies topped with meringue and cinnamon sugar that gained a following after Allison Janney introduced them to the cast of *The West Wing*. Ashley’s also serves the wider Miami Valley and ships select treats beyond the Dayton area.
Cake ShottsCake Shotts is a small Dayton, Pennsylvania bakery known for custom wedding and 3D cakes, along with sweets for other celebrations. Started in 2008 after its owner began teaching cake classes at a Michael’s store in Indiana, the business grew from a home kitchen and “cake room” into a Rural Valley-area shop. It also shares its decorating skills through classes and themed birthday parties.DAYTON, PA
Sweet Peace BakeryUnder new owner Jennifer Francis, Sweet Peace Bakery carries forward the legacy of downtown Ashland’s beloved Tipton’s Traditions, baking cakes, pastries, and cupcakes for local celebrations and everyday treats. The bakery is especially known for wedding and specialty cakes, while its fresh morning pastries and welcoming atmosphere keep the former fixture rooted in the community.CINCINNATI, OH
Corbo's BakerySince 1958, family-owned and operated Corbo’s Bakery has been making traditional Italian pastries and cakes in Cleveland’s Little Italy, with its signature cassata cake and fresh-filled cannoli at the center of a four-generation family tradition. The bakery also serves savory Italian fare through its kitchen, while its made-from-scratch cookies and custom celebration cakes keep Corbo’s closely tied to neighborhood gatherings and festivals.CLEVELAND, OH