French pastry shop German Village $$
Pistacia Vera
German Village patisserie with gluten-free macarons, butter croissants and croissant-bun sandwiches seven days a week.
Awards
Why Pistacia Vera Is Our Best Overall Pick
Pistacia Vera on Third Street in German Village marks its menu with gluten-free, nut-free and egg-free codes, and its macarons, at $2.50 each, carry the gluten-free tag. A classic butter croissant is $4.50, and the croissant dough reappears as the bun for savory plates such as a $14.50 rye croissant with cold-smoked salmon. Quiches like potato raclette run $13.50, and a salted pistachio latte is $12. The shop opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends, closing at 3 p.m. daily.
- Gluten-free macarons at $2.50 each
- Rye croissant bun on the smoked salmon sandwich
- Open daily, 7 a.m. on weekdays
Know before you go
Pistacia Vera is a French-style pastry shop at 541 S. Third St in German Village and holds Best Overall on our best bakeries list.
Spencer Budros is co-owner and pastry chef. The counter carries macarons, a full croissant lineup, eclairs, tarts and cookies, with coffee for the walk around the brick streets.
It also ranks second on our best hot chocolate list for its Valrhona hot cocoa.
- Parking
- German Village street parking; meters and permit zones nearby.
- Reservations
- Walk in; order ahead online for pickup.
- Tip
- Pre-order macarons online before a holiday weekend so the flavors you want are boxed.
In the news
New List: Best Hot Chocolate in Columbus
Five cafes ranked for the cup itself, the toppings, price and evening hours, with Chocolate Cafe on Northwest Boulevard at No. 1. Status: Live on site.
New List: Best Bakeries in Columbus
Seven bakeries ranked on what comes out of the oven, from German Village macarons to Uptown Westerville donuts, with Pistacia Vera at No. 1. Status: Live on site.
