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    Dessert First

    4.4 (88 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Ahmard R.

    First time here. It's right next to the seafood restaurant. The Snoop Dogg latte was probably the better of the two. We tried to kiss all the time latte and the Snoop Dogg fo shizzle latte. Service was great.

    Nutty buddy ice cream cone
    Tonda S.

    Wanted dessert after having crabs at the establishment nextdoor. I was curious about the nutty buddy even though I've never really been a fan. It was just ok.

    Becca S.

    This coffee/dessert shop was a perfect coffee fix when staying at the hotels across the way. It is right on the water and a great place to just sit and relax. Honestly, I'd go back for ambiance most of all. The coffee is rise up coffee which is an eastern shore staple. I got the Madagascar latte which was a vanilla latte with coconut. I didn't care for the flavor I got, but it was still good coffee. As for the desserts, with the name desserts first I was expecting a lot. The desserts did not blow me away. I tried the peach bread pudding and I was hard pressed to find the peach even though I saw chunks of peach. The cinnamon bun also was weirdly fluff. The best dessert was actually the dirt cup! I got it for my kids and just stole a bite and it was really delicious! The biggest drawback for me was that I went for breakfast and there was very slim breakfast options. The warm food was like at Starbucks with just a microwave to heat up maybe 3 egg dishes that were tiny. Even though it is a dessert place, I would think there are plenty of breakfast pastries they could have served, but didn't. It was mostly just muffin options and 3 hot egg dishes.

    Alexis A.

    If you're ever crossing the Bay Bridge or spending a day on Kent Narrows, do yourself a favor and stop here. Dessert First is exactly what the name promises -- a cozy, waterfront spot that makes you feel like skipping lunch or dinner. The desserts? Absolutely top-tier. The coffee is from Rise Up Coffee Roasters, and you can really taste the difference.Prices are fair for the quality, and the atmosphere makes it worth every penny.

    Cookies and cream cinnamon bun, lemon blueberry cinnamon bun and blueberry muffin

    This is a really cute little place. It's not huge on the inside but does have some outdoor seating. They had a bunch of drink options and their desserts and pastries change but are yummy! It was pretty busy when we went in but the service was fast and they were sweet.

    Crabby cake americano chai with maple and hot chocolate
    Karlee H.

    The place is the cutest coffee shop I've ever been in, the glass windows make it like a greenhouse with twinkle lights right on the water. You can sit inside or outside. The drinks were delicious but the baked good were good but not as good as the drinks. The crabby cake, peanut butter mousse, and cinnamon rolls were our favorite. I personally liked the fresh berries and Chantilly cream the best. It was super busy inside but they were fast to get everything out.

    Christina M.

    Loved this place so much went back twice in one weekend! I was on my way from PA to Annapolis for a friend's bachelorette weekend and really needed a coffee fix. My only problem is I did not want to stop at a rest stop or somewhere too soon on the start of my trip or I would have to go to the bathroom! As I searched for coffee on the way I saw this came up. First the name of the place intrigued me because who doesn't love dessert then I saw it was near the water so I thought it would be a nice place with a view. There definitely is a slight following as the place had a line and seemed like people regularly stopped here. The cool thing about this location is you can come here by boat (I think), by car or by bike as I saw a trail nearby. The place is sort of open air with all outdoor seating. Some tables are covered near the counter with overhead doors they probably close in the winter. So if you are thinking you may be cold maybe don't go here on a chilly day or bring a sweatshirt. There was a nice selection of drinks on the menu along with amazing looking desserts! I did not get any dessert but will need to next time. The staff were friendly and the views were great. The cool thing I found on the way back was there is a place along the dock with oyster farming to help out with the ecosystem. There is a whole little educational display along with the systems they are using. Definitely worth checking out.

    This was a pleasant surprise! We were staying at a nearby hotel and had a late lunch. In a search for a restaurant we came across this cute place. The setting was wonderful and the desserts were delicious! When traveling back through here we will definitely look them up again!

    The admiral was happy it was dog friendly.
    Captain Fred H.

    I'm a captain staying at the local marina and went here for breakfast. I got the breakfast sandwich with coffee. The staff was friendly and efficient. They have a nice inside and outside dining area. Oh, dog friendly also.

    Raspberry custard tart
    Abby W.

    This is a cute place! It was clean, the menu was interesting, and it was super busy. I do have to say that the lighting was pretty low. It felt more like a bar than a coffee shop. The raspberry custard tart had great flavor, but the pastry was too thick and undercooked. The iced chai tea was super delicious. Ask for cinnamon on top for an extra boost of flavor I'm going to get a napoleon the next time I visit

    I absolutely love this place! The desserts are high quality with so many different options! We got the pineapple upside down cake, a cannoli and a chocolate chip cookie. All three were absolutely phenomenal. We got to sit at the tables on the pier and watch the sunset. We will be back next time we are on vacation in the area!

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    Nice location and good selection, but a few of the staff members were very rude. Overall I'd recommend it, but don't expect great service.

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    1 year ago

    I loved it. It was so good. I had this stuffed croissant. It was very good and their coffee is fire

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    1 year ago

    We stop here (way too) often. Great desserts. We enjoy the Mocha Coffee Smoothies through much of the year. Good ice cream too!

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    Delicious coffee, friendly staff! Such a cute little place for an afternoon treat or morning coffee!

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    1 year ago

    Really good smith island cake and mixed berry pie! Next to an amazing oyster place. Great for location and food.

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    Nice service, told me the specialty for the day. Nice place to sit, indoor or outdoor.

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