r/cincyeats • u/rhjp101 • Apr 21 '26
Crème Brûlée donut search
A few years ago (2022) I went on a trip to Cincy and someone got a box of donuts for the group. I had probably the best crème brûlée donut of my life. I am stopping by in a few weeks and wanted to get one but can’t seem to find any places who offer one. Any help pointing me in the right direction?
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u/whodey319 Apr 21 '26
holtmans was pretty famous for their pumpkin creme brulee donut but that is seasonal
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u/rhjp101 Apr 21 '26
This was in April - so I wouldn’t think pumpkin! It’s impossible to find on google!
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u/LadyInCrimson Apr 22 '26
I got a regular creme brulee the last week they were open in the West Chester location
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u/fishsnickerspullaski Apr 21 '26
Holtmans, pretty sure it’s not just seasonal. At least not at their Oakley location but that shut down.
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u/rhjp101 Apr 21 '26
Dang. I’m pretty sure that’s it but it’s a little far from my bnb to go to the other ones.
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u/Thin_Resolution7595 Apr 21 '26
Sebastian’s Bakery often has crème brûlée donuts on their menu, the donut selection varies every week.
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u/Momasaur Apr 22 '26
Agreed it's Holtmans, I just don't remember it being seasonal (the regular, not pumpkin)
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u/rhjp101 Apr 22 '26
That’s definitely it. Unfortunately looks like one closed and the other 2 are a bit far from where I’ll be.
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u/LadyInCrimson Apr 22 '26
This still makes me depressed because I too love creme brulee donuts from Holtmans. Mon petit choux makes creme brulee Croissants but you gotta order them most of the time.
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u/jethro_bovine Apr 21 '26
Marcella's often has Creme Brulee cronuts. Had one last weekend and it was great.
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u/unhappyqueer Apr 21 '26
i’d bet good money that Starlight Donut Labs in Norwood was a contender. they swap out pet of their menu every month and don’t have a crème brûlée right now, but they do have a Churro with Dulce de Leche donut on their staple menu that’s pretty similar