Casual environment, open with good music. Helpful staff, good at giving suggestions, so ask your…read morequestions. Pastries are good, has a wide variety of options. The vanilla eclair is good. Not an overpowering vanilla flavor. The Pan de Muerto is good. Not too sweet. Subtle flavors, but definitely taste the orange blossom. Soft bread. The Fraisier Elderflower was probably the sweetest of the three but not in an over-sugared way.

Their coffee is strong and consistent. Big fan of their pastries and the selection. I will say…read moresometimes the staff seems quiet and off putting which is fine on a busy day, but sometimes I want more from my local coffee shop. I did one time get a mocha, and I would NOT reorder it, the chocolate they put in it came out chunky/gritty and was really not the texture for me. I will be sticking to my cappuccino or cortado regular order. Also usually quite loud in here, would not recommend for work or study unless you have great noise cancellation headphones.

Cafe Dear Leon was top of my list for places to try when I first moved to Baltimore. It was all…read moreover my social media and many people recommended it to me. I was worried that it would be overpriced and overhyped, but that most definitely wasn't the case. I first went on a Friday morning right when the crab dipped bagel was ready. There were a few people in line already bc they only let 6 people in a time. I thought it would be a mad dash to get the pastries before they ran out, but I've been several times since and they've always had plenty in stock, even when the line is down the block on the weekends (think ~30-40 minute wait). Okay onto the food itself! The crab dipped bagel is the star of the show. Such a unique, Maryland coded option. There is plenty of crab and the combo of crab, cream cheese, and cheddar really hits. It is pretty decadent, so I'd recommend splitting it with someone so you can also try the other pastries! I've tried a variety of their pastries and they're all amazing. You really can't go wrong!

The husband and I headed to Baltimore to check out a baseball game and this gem of a bakery popped…read moreon to our radar. They have a few time slots where specific items are available which is good if you are interested in everything at that time and challenging if you want things from different times. You either come back or split the time difference and hope your items are available. I respect this process and appreciate the transparency! They have lots of yummy treats. I recommend you check out the menu and pick your favs to lock in the time you want to stop by and enjoy!

Such a nice clean place for authentic Italian treats. Ended up getting way too much but it was nice…read moreto splurge. Friendly service but parking can be tough since it's in little Italy in the heart of the harbor area. Worth a visit if you can. There is street parking and paid not far.

I hate giving local stores and restaurants a bad review but I do it when necessary…read more I stopped in today to get some cookies and pastries to bring home. Granted I haven't been here in 15 years. I paid $30!!!! For 14 cookies. The taste is horrible. The texture dry. The anise cookies and lemon cookies CLEARLY have low quality artificial flavors because you can taste the alcohol on the inhale. I get the nostalgia. I had it too. Never again.

So good I forgot to let the camera eat first…read more This is the best tasting cronut I've ever had. The cronut itself is soft and is not fried which I highly enjoy and have a nice fluffy feel when you bite into It. I decided to get the apple pie flavor and the cinnamon vanilla icing is light sweet and delicious. Then in the center is the apple pie filling that taste homemade. For $4.5 for one It is a bit pricey but you're getting your moneys worth

Cute place! So sad to see it go, but i wish the owner well on her new endeavor on the west coast…read more Delicious donuts and snacks and everything was very fresh and made with love. I could tell the baker(s) have worked tirelessly to go out with a bang.

Saw this place in the mall and had a sweet tooth. A friend of mine and I stopped and got the…read moreoriginal cheesecake and spit it. It was amazing! Not too rich, not too small, and not too big. It was perfect to hit that sweet tooth craving. Packaging was also simple but cute!

Great restaurant. The dessert was delightful. Service was amazing as well. Very calm setting. I…read morewould die for the strawberry cheesecake. Definitely will be back soon

Great experience! The service was wonderful! The crepe was really good. Cute little restaurant and…read moreneighborhood! Well worth a visit! Street parking .

It was our first time to try Dubai Chocolate (I personally am not the type of person who jumps in a…read moretrend quickly) but I am so happy that we tried this crepe because it was absolutely delicious. The ice cream was also yummy. The night we came it seems to be a little slower than usually but that's probably because there were so many people. The shop looks so cute and quaint but there are a lot of dirty tables. Other than I think it's probably because it was just a bad night. Everything was good regardless

Diablo Donuts is SO good. I genuinely haven't had one bad thing here. The donuts are always fresh,…read morelight, airy, and chewy with the perfect amount of sweetness and such good flavors. The breakfast is just as good. I'm not even an egg person, and I will happily eat their bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant. The fried egg is perfect, the bacon and cheese are delicious, and the quiche is amazing too. Even the coffee is good! On top of the food, everyone is always incredibly friendly and welcoming. These are easily the best donuts I've had in the Baltimore area. Better than Kneads and anywhere else I've tried. Do not skip this place!

Consistently the best burger in Nottingham/Parkville. Delicious fresh homemade bun, burger, and…read moretoppings all for ~$9! Absolutely delicious. Get there before 11:30am before they sell out. You can even order a double. The bonus is the donut for dessert. The employees are super kind. Thanks

It was fab here. There was a long line, but it moved quickly. They sold out of half the stuff we…read morewanted by the time we got to the front (lol), but just shows you how popular it is. Had a lovely, light, fresh avocado toast and a nice iced latte.

Came to check out this bakery today. It was alright! I tried their corn scone, which was OK, my…read morebrother got the Vegan cinnamon roll and chicken pesto Panini, which he really liked. The people inside were kind and it's a great place to just grab and go! I wasn't able to try their coffee this time but if I ever come again, I definitely will

We stopped by Doppio Pasticceria Sicilian Bakery for lunch with our two Grand-Loves (ages 6 and…read more10). It is a cozy, smaller spot, but the team moves really efficiently. We opted to sit inside instead of the patio because a rogue bee decided to bother the girls, LOL! The pizzas are made completely fresh to order. We got a Pepperoni Pizza for the girls and the Meat Lover's Pizza for my Wife(My BFF) and me (we swapped out the prosciutto and added onions). The girls absolutely loved theirs and knocked down 3 to 4 slices each! The crust had great crispness and held up firmly without getting soggy. The pepperoni and sausage brought tremendous flavor, though I preferred the Meat Lover's because the sausage and onions created that extra layer of savory depth. The crust edge was just a tiny bit darker than we normally prefer, but that was minuscule compared to the overall quality. Big thumbs up all around for both the food and the friendly service. Before leaving, we had to grab some treats from the bakery side to go: Cannoli: My Wife (My BFF) ordered this (fried shell filled fresh to order with sheep's milk ricotta, cinnamon, chocolate chips, candied orange, and pistachio). Classic and delicious. Bomboloni: An incredible fried yeasted doughnut filled with honey saffron pastry cream. The dough itself was so soft, pillowy, and fresh. The honey saffron filling is unique, light, and not overly sweet, my Wife (My BFF) wasn't as keen on that specific flavor profile, but I loved it. Cornetto: Essentially a giant, lightly sweetened laminated brioche croissant. Flaky, buttery, and light. We could easily eat these pastries on a regular basis. We're thrilled to have found another go-to pizza and bakery spot whenever the craving hits!

Didn't love it, but I think it's just not for me…read more Came on a Sunday morning, as others have mentioned it's very small inside but it's nicely designed with beautiful tile. We got 2 pastries and 2 coffee drinks. I got a lemon spritz espresso soda thing which actually was delicious! My husband got plain iced coffee which was also good. What I didn't appreciate was my drink being served in a soggy, soaking wet/condensing cup. They use paper to go cups. They need to figure that out, it was pretty rough to hold - collapsing and soggy, not a great experience. Our pastries were just okay - got the fig/creme filled big puff and a spinach ricotta pastry. Both were fine, a bit dry, and I've had similar/better things from Tous Le Jous, cafe dear Leon, and even ovenbird. These seemed maybe not so fresh. They do charge a 15% gratuity for all orders so we paid about $4 extra for a soggy cup and only okay pastries. Ultimately we just didn't love the experience and the cost. I'd come back to try the pizza and sandwiches but I will have low expectations.

Cute ice cream shop with a window on the outside for ordering or pick up, I suppose. But APPLE PAY…read moreIS ACCEPTED! This is wonderful because I like to go walking at Patterson Park with just my phone, keys and headphones. I got a waffle cone with mint ice cream. It was good, they have a lot of flavors but I stick to my usual lol.

Bmore Licks has usually been one of my favorite places for homemade ice cream. There's almost…read morealways a line, and I've never minded because it's generally been worth the trip. Unfortunately, today's visit was disappointing. The young woman serving me wasn't particularly pleasant from the start. I asked whether the butter praline pecan was their only butter pecan option, and the interaction felt unnecessarily short. When I ordered a sundae and requested light hot caramel, she asked what kind of sundae I wanted, seemingly missing what I'd just said. Her responses came across as impatient rather than helpful. I could have overlooked the less-than-friendly service. Everyone has an off day. But getting to the bottom of my ice cream and discovering hair in it? That's another matter entirely. If you're going to serve ice cream with hair in it, the least you could do is be nice! Really disappointed. I won't be making a special trip back anytime soon. But judging by the lines they continue to draw, I suspect they'll do just fine without