Enduring, family-run market, founded in 1885, making old-fashioned chocolate candies & baked goods.
Kevin Ng
The interior of the food mart has definitely changed since last I walked in, which was over 10 years ago when I was a student at the College, but that’s not necessarily bad. I do appreciate how nowadays, the staff offer shipping options for their confectionaries, so now I can enjoy them from across the country. It does require me to recall from memory what they had behind the counter, though.
… moreBenjamin Mullins
The person behind the counter didn’t even acknowledge me when I entered the store. When they finally got around to helping me (it took forever, and the store was not busy), they acted put out, like I was bothering them by just being there. They didn’t so much as smile. Don’t waste your time here. Gibson’s doughnuts are as dry and unpleasant as their staff.
… moreLori Daniels
Never been there, but I live in Michigan, so the next time I go thru I will be sure to stop in!! I am placing an order online… can’t wait to get those delicious cookies!! Thank you for not backing down!! We need more strong, kind, loving of ALL man and country, hard working people like you!! You’re an inspiration!! Congrats on your win! And God Bless!!
Update: 9/10/2022
I just received my butter cookies with chocolate fudge. OMG!! They are absolutely delicious! Ironically I just sat down with a cup of coffee when my post lady showed up with my cookies. PERFECT TIMING!! THANK YOU!!
… moreDrew Balduff
The staff are so incredibly rude. They don’t acknowledge you when you walk in. They don’t bother to ask if they can help or provide any recommendations. Bro, who peed in your coffee? I wanted to give this place the benefit of the doubt after hearing so many negative comments from the Oberlin community, but I have to say…they’re not wrong. Don’t go here.
… moreMarie A. Oliver
Love Gibson’s Bakery, a nostalgic place that’s a true asset to Oberlin Ohio! They make delicious freshly made doughnuts, homemade candy, ice cream, nuts, etc…. scrumptious treats for everyone! Employees are always welcoming and helpful!
#SatisfiedCustomer
… moreShannon Zedella
It was a nice place but we were there at 2pm on the weekend. Some of the bakegoods looked great, but tasted dry, stale, and off. A double chocolate cookie that was actually cake in a cookie shape and tasted like German chocolate cake. A big sugar cookie thing that was so dry and hard I almost choked and very hard and chewy baklava. Nothing was really well stocked like the chocolates. I understand things become stale when exposed to air, but I’ve been to many different bakeries at different points of the day, this stuff was just okay. Not worth the calories!
… moreAmanda Bell-Torres
Walked in with my 3 middle school aged children and the woman at the counter didn’t even say hello. As we walked around looking at the baked items, she never greeted us or asked if we needed anything.
We walked out without buying anything, and I told my children that an important lesson in life is to always provide good customer service in any line of work. If someone is rude and can’t even manage to welcome you into their store, they don’t want your business.
… moreMichael Hill
Just an awesome spot. Was visiting Oberlin College and stopped by while Daughter was on a tour. The coffee was very good and the doughnut was better
… moreJulia Holik
Seriously the worst cookies I’ve ever eaten. I didn’t know it was possible to have such a flavorless, dry, and stale cookie until today. Apparently no one working here is keeping track of how long their baked goods are sitting out. I couldn’t make such a disgusting cookie if I tried. I’d sooner buy one at a kids lemonade stand off the side of the road. How is this place in business?!
… moreIsaac Green
Not a good establishment. Its only good reviews are coming from the conservative trolls who like that it won a lawsuit against Oberlin College. I’m sure there is truth to them being unfairly accused in that particular case. However, they are just not a quality establishment. They routinely sold expired/low quality goods (I have bought milk there that was curdled) and their bakery items are not well made. The Gibson’s family is nice and they have nice employees, but they just don’t really seem to try that hard to run a good store.
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