Best of Dayton 2024: Who has the best bakery? Here are the finalists

In the first week-plus of Best of Dayton voting, there is already some heated competition for Best Bakery

Which of the seven finalists do you want to win? Click below to go to the ballot and cast your vote.

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Voting will go through Friday, July 5, and you can vote once per day per contest. So stay involved and let us know who you think is the Best of Dayton.

Here are the finalists in Best Bakery:

Ashley’s Pastry Shop

Ashley’s Pastry Shop is celebrating 41 years of serving the Miami Valley today with free cupcakes and 41 cent glazed donuts to say thank you to their customers. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

Credit: Natalie Jones

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Credit: Natalie Jones

Bill’s Donut Shop

Bill’s Donut Shop is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 268 N. Main St. in Centerville. The family-owned business got its start in 1960, moved to Centerville in 1967 and to its current location in 1979. STAFF FILE PHOTO

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Boosalis Baking and Cafe

Boosalis Baking and Cafe is located at 175 E. Alex Bell Road Suite 280 in Centerville. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

Credit: Natalie Jones

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Credit: Natalie Jones

MCL Restaurant & Bakery Kettering

The coconut cream pie at MCL Restaurant & Bakery.

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Credit: Contributed

Say Yes Cakes

Cherry Frangipane Tartlets made by Say Yes Cakes, which is gearing up to open on Wayne Avenue near Belmont High School.

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Simply Decadent

Simply Decadent, a Bellbrook bakery known for its wedding cakes, special occasion cakes and desserts, has relocated to 137 W. Franklin St. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

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Credit: Submitted Photo

Val’s Bakery

Val’s Bakery is opening Monday, March 27 at 1120 Brown St. in Dayton. Pictured is owner Paige Woodie and her daughter, Finnley. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

Credit: Natalie Jones

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Credit: Natalie Jones

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