Schmidt Bakery

My husband and I made the pilgrimage on the final day of the Cherry Thing-A-Ling haul. We were literally there at the final hour. The lines of loyal customers were well-managed, and the purchase seamless. I had never had these delicacies before, but I can assure you they did not disappoint! From the photos, one might think they are sickeningly sweet, but this was not the case at all. Simply put, I can certainly see what all the fuss is about. After tucking away a couple dozen in the freezer, I am convinced I’ll be an annual customer!

ATMOSPHERE: It's a small local bakery that garners attention yearly on the news during lent for its cherry thing-a-ling. Due to the size, they only allowed 10 people in at a time. I first saw the covering of this bakery on the news last year, but I didn't get a chance to make the journey. This year, after seeing it on the news again, I did. The line was semi-long and moved a long but did stall a little after a while. I arrived just after 6:30 am and entered the store after 7am. . It was cold out, too. FOOD: Is it worth the hype? I think so. I only purchased one box (a dozen for $20) because I didn't know what to expect. I didn't taste it until I returned home after my 50-minute commute. I enjoyed it. It's not too sweet. The portion serving is the right size for me, too. The texture is soft, and every once in a while, you bite into a cherry. If the commute wasn't 50 minutes, I would probably return for another box at my son's request. In the meantime, God willing, I will return next year and will purchase more than one box. SERVICE: The cashier was polite, kept a smile on her face, and was efficient. The person who gave me my order could have provided a plastic bag to place my box in. They had a ton that she had just separated. I almost lost my handle on the box. Thankfully, I didn't, but if I had and the box was in the plastic bag, It would have at least worked out favorably.

Thought I would have written a review here one ofthe past several years we've been here. Now that I have a few hot thing-a-lings in my tummy I'll write a review.

Heard about the cherry thing-a-lings 5-6 years ago. Cherry is by far my favorite fruit for deserts and was able to convince my fam to go on a pilgrimage with me here. We've been back every year since. We've tried other stuff, all good, and gotten some honey, shirts, and other stuff here, but the cherry thing-a-lings are the best. Like a cherry+ fritter+, and more. Definitely will continue the yearly tripfor the foreseeable future. Thank you Clem, Bertie, and the entire Schmidt family for starting & continuing this wonderful tradition. And thank you Clem for hanging out with the crowd and selfies!

It was a really long wait in line. Meet some really sweet people. It was cold but we took turns in the car

A trip the Schmidt Bakery for the annual Cherry Thing-a-lings has become a tradition for my grandsons and me. For now over 8 years we rise early during President's Day weekend and make the hour-long drive for warm, unique and cherry filled goodness. Just got back from the 2024 run, jazzed and looking forward to 2025. Please keep'm coming Bertie!

Stood in line 2 1/2 hours, but warm Cherry- thing-a-lings made the wait worth it

What a wonderful welcome on this peculiar day of solar eclipse. We live in Cincinnati and made a stop at the bakery for coffee and glazed donuts.

The hour wait for cherry-thing-alings was absolutely worth it! They had everything set up pretty well and a good amount of parking. Update: Went in the hour before closing and the wait was nothing. Nicely done Schmidt!

Yes! Cherry thing-a-ling is a-mazing!

The once a year experience. Very nice people even with the high demand of the Cherry thing a lings. Was there at open and was out in 5 minutes

Sat in line for almost 3 hours. And it was worth every minute. The best fritter I've ever tasted.

Home of the Cherry Thing-A-Lings.

I can't believe the line was out the door 30 minutes after closing! It was their famous Cherry Thing A Ling opening day. These things are delicious! Had I known I would've bought more. Very pleasantly surprised! Hurry they only sell these through the valentine's weekend.

Littile cold out today so dress warm Clem Schmidt even came out and talked with us what a nice guy and a great experience!

Got here at 4am for Cherry Thing-A-Lings and it was well worth it because they are delicious. The staff is very friendly too!
2nd year in a row now, we love this place!

My father and I stopped in and he said it was the best Donut 🍩 he had ever had...

A must stop on President's Day weekend for Cherry-Thing-A-Ling's. Staff is always pleasant and very helpful.

Schmidt's Bakery and President's Day weekend means Cherry Thing A Lings! Had heard so much about these fritters through the years. But now that we are living only an hour away, my husband and I decided we had to make the trek to see what all the hoopla was about. And now we know! These fritters are definitely one of a kind. Well worth waiting in line for and you will wait in line. But the staff worked hard to move everyone through as quickly as possible and no one seemed to mind the wait. Will definitely be going back next year for more.

If you've never gone on Presidents day weekend for the cherry thing a lings you should. Just plan on waiting in a long line. Dress accordingly lol. It's worth the wait and they only make them once a year.

Love this bakery!! We were here the day after Thanksgiving and loaded up. Family happy. ♥