Est. Pickerington, Ohio
Pickerington's
daily bread
& pantry.
From our oven to your table — artisan breads, handcrafted pastries, and thoughtfully sourced groceries, made with care right here in town.
Our Story
A neighborly place
for real food.
Buddy TF grew out of a simple conviction: the best food doesn't need a fancy label — it needs good ingredients, honest craftsmanship, and someone who actually cares whether you come back.
We are Pickerington-owned and Pickerington-focused. Every loaf we pull from the oven, every pastry we fold, and every pantry item we shelf is chosen the way you would choose for your own table. That is the standard we hold ourselves to, day after day.
Whether you are stopping in for a morning coffee and a warm croissant or picking up dinner ingredients for the week, we want this to be the place you look forward to.
What We Offer
From our oven and our shelves
Two sides of the same philosophy — quality food, thoughtfully made and thoughtfully sourced.
The Bakery
Sourdough, ciabatta, brioche, and seasonal loaves — all mixed, proofed, and baked on-site. Our pastry case fills each morning with croissants, danishes, cookies, and pies made from scratch.
- Artisan sourdough & specialty loaves
- Fresh pastries baked every morning
- Custom cakes & seasonal specials
The Grocery
A curated selection of pantry essentials, dairy, produce, and household staples — the kind of things you actually want, at prices that make sense for a neighborhood store.
- Fresh produce & dairy daily
- Pantry staples & international goods
- Household essentials & treats
Our Philosophy
Craft without compromise
Three principles that shape everything we do, from the flour we mill to the smile at the register.
Quality first
We would rather carry fewer items done well than a long list of compromises. Every product we stock earns its place on our shelf or in our case.
People over profit
This is a neighborhood store, not a corporation. We know our customers by name, and we would rather lose a sale than sell something we would not serve our own families.
Rooted here
Pickerington is our home. We partner with local suppliers when we can, and we take real pride in being a place that gives this town something worth coming to.
Visit Us
Come say hello
Address
201 Columbia Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
Phone
(586) 207-9779Hours
Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fresh bread. Good neighbors.
That is all we need.
Stop by 201 Columbia Dr and taste the difference a real neighborhood bakery makes. We will be glad you came.