If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! This is still my favorite local food spot, even though it's not around the corner from me anymore. Their new location is BIGGER and BETTER than ever! The owners are incredibly friendly and helpful. Wondering if they'll be getting more of that yummy snack or seasoning you picked up there last week? Ask them! They're always happy to get things back in stock if you want them to (supply chain permitting, of course). If they don't have it or can't get it, they'll help you figure out where you should be able to get it. I watched one of the owners spend 10-15 min with a customer trying to find a couple of specific ingredients for a dish they were planning on making that night. The owner called another local store to ask if they had those items in stock and then gave the customer full directions to drive there from Culinary Architecture. Besides their excellent selection of packaged goods and produce, the food and drinks they make in-house are also exceptionally good! Sweet treats? Meat (and No-Meat) pies? Bread? Caffeine fix? They have it all, with a solid selection of staple recipes and a rotating menu of new/seasonal items! With the natural light, warm smells, and big community table with different chair choices right up front, you'll feel right at home here. Convenient parking and outdoor seating available, too! Come check 'em out in Little Italy! (BONUS: A lil lady named Pokey... You'll know her when you meet her. ) read more

I come to this area of Little Italy about every six weeks. been to Culinary Architecture twice now. Today I had a salmon roll with sides of fruit and salad and a citrus ginger tea. Oh my goodness -absolutely superb flavors, freshness, and ambiance. the sauce that came with the salmon roll was a very special treat!! It is immediately evident that quality ingredients are a primary focus and I appreciate that. - selections on the menu are unique and memorable. Service wise, it was very pleasant to not be rushed to eat and go - a lovely area for great food and conversation. They also have a grocery area, as well as some unusual gifts. I will return!! read more

Absolutely adorable grocery shop and eatery!!! They have things that you didn't even know you needed to eat/drink/enjoy from Mint Tim Tams to pomegranate soda!! The store is full of so many fun items, fresh, frozen, canned, bagged, and adorable gifts that you can bring for housewarming parties, bridal showers, and more!!! And don't get me started on their menu - it is not large but everything is delicious and their sandwiches come with chips and adorable little grapes!! Have I talked about their oasis of a backyard yet? So stinking cute - a dome for inclement weather and fresh herbs that I'm sure they use in their food! I could sleep in that backyard and be totally content for the rest of my life - just don't forget to feed me and I'll be good to go! And the owner is so nice and gives amazing recommendations!!! A hidden gem if there ever was one in PigTown!!! Don't miss this! read more

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I first came here with my family on a trip to our grandparents house. This shop is a local gem, with the most hospitable staff I've ever met. The food is amazing too, with a large selection of wines and sandwiches. They let us eat food from a different restaurant in their backyard patio. If you are in the area, or just want a nice day in Baltimore, then come down to this amazing store for yourself! read more

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If you're a foodie, Culinary Architecture is worth a visit. Located in Pigtown (an area worth exploring), this market has interesting finds from pastries like roasted grape and cheese danishes to a shelf of hot sauces. The bakery is in the front with frozen goods in the back and dry goods in between. If they don't have it, ask the friendly workers and they'll let you know if they plan to carry it. They can't be stumped! read more

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Culinary Architecture is a true gem in Washington Village. A gourmet grocery store/ deli that promotes function, conservation, and high-quality goods crafted by makers from around the world. Sylvia (one of the owners) always provides amazing recommendations, customer service and overall a blessing to the community. She even gave me a reusable grocery bag for my shopping. The food selection is definitely out of my comfort level, but I always enjoy my purchase. Sylvia put me on the rosemary lamb sausage, highly recommend if you are a lamb lover like myself. I love the honey and cheese selections as well. They carry my favorite ice cream brand, Jeni's. When you visit DO NOT park at the dollar general parking lot or you will be towed! read more

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I was introduced to Culinary Archetecture and Silva who runs the store. By the myriad of treats, sauces, fancy ingredients (yes, saffron) and some amazing treats, you know you've come to the right place to discuss recipes and to buy. I sampled a cakey buttery madeleine with a surprise chocolate mousse filling. Going through the contents of the store could take days. Ask Silva about how to use various sauces and ingredients. She caters and knows tons of recipes. Come here for the odd ingredient you may not find anywhere else. read more

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The French Chicken and Corn pie was out of this world. Stuffed with chicken, sausage, bacon, corn, other deliciousness all in a puff pastry crust. A perfect dinner with a side salad. Can't wait to try some of their other savory pies read more

Wide selection of tasty delicacies from differnt countries. It can be a bit pricey, but in my opinion its worth it. I get finds that i wouldnt be able to find elsewhere and that are unique. Also, the customer service is top notch too. read more

Such a great neighborhood find. Finally popped in after walking by several times but never having time to check it out. It's tiny but mighty. I spent much longer than anticipated inside because it's bursting with cultural delights. Spices from Greece, noodles from Japan, Polish snacks, fresh fruit and veggies, and everything in between. I grabbed a few items and chatted with the owner who was friendly. I know where to go whenever I host friends or am missing a hard-to-find ingredient for a fun dish! read more

An incredible little grocery store that has almost every imaginable "rare" ingredient - if you're thinking of trying a new recipe and need ingredients check here. They have a variety of Asian, European, and Cajun meats and spices you won't find anywhere else. They also make their own food and have a little backyard courtyard you can eat it in - the fish pie was particularly delicious. It's a real gem and I love stopping in every so often to browse and pick up a few random things. read more

What a gem! The owner was personable, friendly, & knowledgeable about speciality foods. There were so many unique products from around the world (as well as around the corner) and I could have spent hours here. She recommended a local creamery plant based ice cream, Cajou, & it was the best I've ever tasted. Highly recommend stopping in! read more

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This place is such a cool find! I can't believe I haven't stopped by here before. I got a biscuit and cookie to go. I got the vegetarian biscuit with hummus, cucumbers, and feta cheese. It was so big and so delicious. There was a ton of hummus on it (which is a good thing in my opinion since I love hummus). I had a hard time picking a dessert because all the options looked amazing. I ended up going with the oatmeal cookie. It was crunchy on the outside, and gooey on the inside. The owner was also very friendly. She greeted us when we came in, and told us a lot about the food. I will definitely be back again to try more food! read more

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What a wonderful surprise to find this specialty market in the up-and-coming Pigtown neighborhood of Baltimore just around the corner from our AirBnB. Proprietor welcomed us into the shop which is adjacent to her catering kitchen. Fruits and vegetables along with baked sweets and delicacies beside a wide variety of interesting ingredients. We enjoyed the rhubarb pice, blueberry cobbler and a creative giant ginger cookie with apricot preserves to share! Looking forward to tasting the lamb pot pie! read more

Personable staff, quality selection and unique. Something for everyone especially if you have a bit of taste and class. read more

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This place is always pushing the limits to try new things, yet listening to customers and what they want to try. The owners are vested in the community, and in each and every item that leaves their business. Well worth a stop when visiting Bmore. Go explore Pigtown, and learn the history of the area that use to be the PLACE for pigs, cattle , etc. Times have changed, but the love for the history has not. You will not be disappointed if you make a trip here....and enjoy every bite. The menu changes weekly, so all I can tell you is every single thing my wife and I have tried has been AMAZING! Pastries, chicken, beef, meals... meat pies, breads.....sauces.....it is just....sensory overload, but worth every moment. Sylvia and Piper are amazing (the owners). read more

Wow I kinda just stumbled into this place and was met with such kindness, they let me try a handful of delicious little treats. we gushed about shrubs and syrups together. I got the white asparagus raclette pie along with a kouign. I got to try some goat butter too!!! 10/10 read more

Very excited to have Culinary Architecture join the cadre of great businesses in Pigtown! If you are in Baltimore and have not ventured into Southwest Baltimore and explored Pigtown, here is the perfect excuse!! This is quality you'd expect at Baltimore's best foodie hangouts at half the price! Silva and Piper have created masterpiece of a deli café market. Culinary Architecture is small but packed with fantastic baked goods, fresh foods, pickled delights, and a rotating menu of truly fantastic culinary creations. My husband and I today had pork Po'boys, sausage roll, chocolate cookie nd ginger beer for lunch. At $29, the quality exceeded our expectations and was truly a great value. Seriously. No questions asked. Remington and Hamden food scenes need to watch out because Culinary Architecture is putting Pigtown on the map! read more

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This was the cutest place to hit for brunch. It was like a little shop and restaurant in one! The owners educated us on their products, and even let me buy some of their amazing bread! Definitely coming back when I'm back in Baltimore. read more

I have lived in pigtown for the almost three years and I've never stepped foot into the store until yesterday. I came into the wrong door LOL and was quickly guided to the correct side where I was greeted by a nice lady. This store is the truth! I love to cook so this is a foodie heaven they have all kinds of stuff in here. They make and sell all kinds of food yesterday I saw sugar cookies, lemon bars, carrot cake, baked pastries filled with Caribbean curry chicken and meatball mozzarella for examples. The meatball and mozzarella smelled amazing I may go back today to get one. On top of that they also sell all kinds of ice cream vegan and regular, charcuterie meats and cheeses, different types of noodles, grains like quinoa , spices from all over the world xcetera. You get where I'm going with this. I purchased the carrot cake, taharka bro honey Graham Ice Cream( if you have not had this you need to try it it is one of my favorite flavors of ice cream and one of their most popular) and a peaches and cinnamon ice cream sandwich. The carrot cake was a little dry I don't know if it was a certain kind or different style but that still doesn't make me not want to come back LOL. The ice cream sandwich was delicious. I have never had an ice cream sandwich like that they even had peaches in the ice cream. They were also giving away free cookbooks yes free who doesn't like free so I took about five of them. 1 was called Thomas Jefferson's cookbook and I am into history so that was really cool. So long story short if you are into food and cooking like me this is definitely a store you would want to visit ,I wish I lived next door. read more

This place is amazing! Everything so wholesome, fresh, from scratch and unique. Such a quaint and homey feel like I'm in a chef's pantry. The owner is always so nice and extremely helpful with recommendations regarding the menu as well as the different items for sale in the store such as the different cultural sauces. 10/10 recommend :) read more

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I absolutely love culinary architecture!! The two owners are incredibly friendly and are Pig Town locals. The store front of Culinary Architecture has gourmet food items for sale. You can find gems like bacon jam, caramel apple peanut butter, elderflower drink mix, fire roasted habanero sauce, fig vinaigrette, cook books, spicy maple syrup and soo much more!! They're good menu changes weekly and I honestly have left feeling unsatisfied yet!! I come in at lease once a week to try something new from the menu. They have about 4 chairs in the middle of the front of the store if you wanted to sit and eat after ordering food. This place is a great neighborhood find and a unique addition to Baltimore. I highly recommend stopping by if you're near Pigtown! read more

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just had a great late afternoon lunch with one of the owners Sylva. My sandwich the ambiance was excellent. They have catering, lunch and evening dinners, and entertainment. A lot of fun ... Highly recommend, what makes Baltimore a wonderful place to live! read more

So excited this tasty little number came to Pigtown!! To be fair, it's not totally accurate to call this shop little when it packs a huge punch. Foodie gifts and treats. Prepared foods To Go. Not to mention a number of household items and hostess gifts. Early Favs: Ice cream by the pint. Cookies. Pot pies ~ savory and sweet. Recent Meals: We picked up a taco kit for dinner one evening and for $20.00 were fed, full and delighted by the freshness and quality of the ingredients. Pulled pork and chicken. Veggies. Salsa. Tortillas. The works. They are still figuring out the prepared goods menu and taking suggestions. So we would like to suggest ceviche. Chocolate desserts? Gumbo and Jambalaya when the weather turns really crisp? When can we start ordering Thanksgiving dinner? We are ready for CA to be here for a long time! read more

I came in with a group for lunch today. They let us know that they were working on a huge order and apologized about the wait. So we ordered, sat down, and five minutes later they brought out two big bowls or chips, salsa, and guacamole on the house as we waited! So kind. Other than that, the food we ordered was delicious. I had the vegan southwestern burrito, which was top-notch. They also sold yummy vegan cookies. Such a great spot and I can't wait to return when I'm in town next! read more

Cutest little cafe/market. Owners/employees are super friendly. I was locked out of my car and they let me have the women's day special while I waited. The lemon meringue bite was delicious and everything else looked amazing... I need an excuse to go back! I know I'll think of something read more

This little gourmet gem in Pigtown is astonishing! There's a breathtaking selection of special spices and garnishes for the home chef - they have beguiling things that you've never seen before. The staff is most helpful... happy to explain the more esoteric seasonings and how to use them. In addition, their prepared foods are sumptuous and tasty. The delights are created with passion and attention to every detail. Even with carryout, presentation is still important - everything was packaged perfectly. We had the Aussie meat pies and REAL cheesecake. What a treat! Go to Culinary Architecture and AMAZE your mouth! read more

Delicious food wonderful staff and beautiful outdoor area! This place is definitely worth a visit!

I just had the best vegi burger I've ever had and I'm 57. That's saying a lot!! Love this place and feel blessed to have them in my neighborhood. I highly recommend it!! read more

Lamb meat pies!!! Sausage rolls! Taco kits! Gourmet pork rinds! Fantastic addition to the neighborhood. Only downside is that they aren't open on Sundays... read more

Absolutely adorable, friendly, and SO delicious. A perfect place to find unique food gifts, grab coffee, or pick up some tasty take-out. A fantastic addition to Southwest Baltimore! read more

Such a fabulous establishment, I cannot wait to go back! Best customer service in Baltimore. Hands down. What a gem of a restaurant and an adorable home goods shop! I enjoyed the cold brewed iced coffee, spicy cauliflower sandwich, and cucumber salad and everything was delicious. Loved the friendly staff and atmosphere. Do yourself a favor and check out Culinary Architecture! read more

This adorable shop just opened, and since the owners are neighbors, my husband picked up some meat pies and ricotta and cheese pies last night. The pastry is amazing -- so light and delicious. The chocolate chip cookies were crisp and buttery with giant chocolate chips. Don't miss this place! read more

You lust check out this place. They have all kinds of local and imported food goods - plenty small finds that you may not see anywhere else. A must if you're in the area. Good coffee too! read more

Cannot recommend their catering highly enough. Delicious, and very creative in accommodating dietary restrictions. Will be ordering again.

Great people (always good for some interesting conversation) are running a healthy-food, community-responsive kitchen. The menu varies in addition to some staples: unusual and yummy choices to take home. Culinary Architecture is uniformly delicious, attractive and very welcome in Southwest Baltimore. read more

Could not of asked for a better addition to the neighborhood. The chicken salad is hands down my favorite thing. Great place, great food, great shop, great owners, sets the bar high for the kind of places we want to see in Pigtown! read more

I contracted with Culinary Architecture to cater an event in Fed Hill. They delivered breakfast and lunch and I could not have been happier. The food and presentation were amazing, and Sylva took a few challenges I presented (needing at least some vegan and gluten free dishes; a late-in-the-game increase in the number of people) as an opportunity to really shine in creativity. Sylva and Piper made 100 people very, very happy today. Oh and only a few days ago I added some platters in the evening for the after party and with no effort on my part, Sylva delivered knockout platters that were sophisticated, creative, original and just super, super delicious. And did I mention that they did this all at my budgeted amount? Thanks Sylva and Piper! read more

Culinary Architecture is a wonderful addition to Pigtown. The owner and I connected over shared backgrounds, demographically and ethnically. She showed me around the shop, and they have this beautiful backyard patio that I could see my co-workers and I enjoying very much. I got the pork and gruyere sandwich and it was well worth the money. I'm so glad they moved into Pigtown, and I plan on enjoying their food for years to come. Congrats! read more

After I visited this adorable and well-stocked shop/cafe, I decided to order some catering from them for an upcoming meeting. Culinary Architecture did not disappoint! The fruit salad tossed in a lightly spiced honey syrup and tartine toasts were as beautiful as they were tasty. My guests were very impressed with the upscale, healthy choices. I only wish I had taken photos of the food and coffee display! I will definitely order from this vendor again in the future and plan to use them for larger scale events. read more