Oh how I wish this was in California... Sacré Sucré has everything I like in a cafe, delicious yet…read morebeautiful desserts, extensive tea list, and a chic place to study/dine in I ended up having the Desert Rose, assorted macarons, and the Fukujyu Sencha. I was completely blown away at the complexity of the Desert Rose, from the individual layers of apple petals, to the refreshing sage and apple compote within the petals. Undeniably one of the highlights of my recent Baltimore trip.

Cute little bakery cafe in Baltimore! The ambiance is beautiful, nice seating areas spread around…read more They had a great selection of desserts and drinks. The desserts, although beautiful, were on the pricier side. I tried the berry lychee cake and it was delicious! The iced coffee was yummy too. Parking was very hard to find on a Sunday afternoon so I ended up parking in a garage.

I had heard great things about the coffee at Cafe Dear Leon and I thought I'd try something new…read more Why five stars: *Incredible vegan friendly drinks! I ordered a Brazilian Yuzuade with Espresso and a Japanese Cold Brew with Oat Milk. Both were great, the Yuzuade was extremely pleasing. I wasn't expecting much from it (citrus and coffee?) but it was my favorite of the two. *Line moves quick. When I arrived, there was a line out the door. I was able to order in a lot less time than it seemed. *Personable service. The Cafe limits the number of guests inside at one time to six. This allowed the staff to focus their energy on only a few people at a time. I ordered the drinks about an hour a part and the person at the register remembered me and struck up a conversation about my earlier order. Despite the five stars, what don't I like? *No vegan baked goods. I will definitely be returning to Cafe Dear Leon because there is ample parking, the prices are good and the drinks are awesome.

Yelp fam! I can't believe I haven't done a review on this…read moreGem. Cafe Dear Leon is like that friend you had growing up who got famous but still checks in and hangs out with you. Even after they went viral they continue to provide a fantastic product, experience, atmosphere & vibe. Pro Tip* If you can find time to go during the week early you can really get in and out quickly. Great service as always. I usually go with an Iced Mocha- which is top tier Crab dip bagel - GOATed Honestly any pastry item from this bakery is great, they don't miss, Steph Curry type stuff. The staff is always nice and prompt. Highly recommend this spot.

I recently stopped by Llamas' Corner for a mid afternoon treat. The inside is cute with some quirky…read moredecor and a good amount of seating for the small size of the place. There are two kiosks where you order. I got the french toast matcha latte which was ready quickly. The matcha wasn't the best quality or wasn't prepared properly, imo. It tasted very soapy and the french toast flavor wasn't very noticeable. I've definitely had much better matcha in Baltimore and wouldn't recommend Llamas' if you're particular about your matcha. Maybe their coffee is better? I also noticed a section on the menu labeled "gluten free" but the only option listed was a bag of chips. Would be nice to see some other offerings for GF folks.

Cozy, busy off-the-path city café in posh Bolton Hill, usually frequented by public school parents,…read morepersonnel and the MICA people. Definitely enjoyed the unsweetened matcha latte, chicken corn soup and guava honeycomb pastry while sitting at the small bar. Also available are window and small table seating in this narrow space as well as outside seasonal seating. Sometimes quiet, sometimes buzzy (read latecomers and kiddies), the staff is businesslike but friendly. Online ordering is overwhelming (like Rice & Noodles) but varied sammie's and coffee drinks are worth the scroll down onscreen lane (cards only, no cash). Definitely will come back for some quiet people-watching and a change of pace en route from somewhere to somewhere else when around downtown, hon!

I had my weekly coffee shop Saturday at Kanom Cafe. I'm from Baltimore and was visiting over the…read moreweekend, and chose Kanom because I'd never been there before. It's within the Johns Hopkins college campus & a neighborhood, so parking is really horrible. I ended up parking in a non spot and putting my hazards on. It's a cute little, but spacious place located next to an airport building. It's on the corner and has a nice little outside seating area with about 5 tables. Inside is bigger than it looks and has a nice amount of seating as well. Since my time was limited, I didn't really get to explore the menu like I wanted, so I ordered a hazelnut latte and a ham & cheese croissant. Their croissants looked so good, I wanted one of each. They also had several toasts on their menu. I'll have to go back for sure! Th service was regular, you order, they tell you how much you owe and you pay. I got in my car and couldn't wait. My first bite was like a bite into heaven. Every bite was the same way, so delicious & delicate. I wish I had two. The latte was perfect, just the right amount of hazelnut. Kanom Cafe is a must try!

If you haven't come here yet idk what you're doing because every pastry I've gotten here has been a…read moreHIT. Matcha crookie was so gluttonous, I'm glad they only do it on weekends otherwise I'd be getting this all the time. Their pineapple coconut croissant is so fresh (summertime pastry). Love their matchas too, always very balanced. Great vibes inside, always people chatting or working. Definitely one of my favorite bakeries in Baltimore.

I've always heard such great things about this cafe and I'm so glad I finally tried it. For…read morestarters, I am absolutely obsessed with crookies, aka cookie croissants, and this one did not disappoint. Warming up was the way to go! It was chewy yet the cookie part melted in your mouth and had the perfect ratio of cookie to croissant. The strawberry matcha was the perfect drink combo. The real strawberry purée on the bottom made it taste fresh. It definitely needed a very good mix, but then it was perfect. The almond milk made it creamy, which has become my new favorite milk choice when ordering matcha. Service was top tier. Quick and easy. The kind gentleman working so nicely opened and closed the door behind me when I was leaving. The inside of the cafe was adorable. I absolutely loved the mirror menu with the handwriting. It made it feel homey and authentic. I parked ways down, as I was in the area and know parking can be tricky. But, let me say..it was worth it and I can't wait to go back!

A cute little pastries and coffee shop in Hampden. While they had a outside vendor stall for…read moreHampden Highlights I opted to go inside and order. Seating is very limited. Like maybe order something you can eat on the go tbh. I ordered a strawberry croffle and a strawberry matcha tea latte. I crushed both of them because it was delicious. The whipped topping on the croffle wasn't thick and grainy or too light to where it instantly melted. It kept a shape while being light and fluffy and not overly sweet. The strawberry matcha latte also was pretty good. All in all I'd recommend this spot to anyone walking around the neighborhood and indulging in some shopping in the area.

Affogatto Cafe' - a great find on a Sunday morning. I was in the area getting fishing advice from a…read morenearby tackle shop and happened to discover this cozy café just around the corner. They serve Black Acres beans (a favorite of mine) and some seriously good croissants. I kept it simple with a standard latte and a butter croissant. The café has window bar seating inside and a couple of outdoor tables, making it an easy, comfortable place to slow down. The barista was friendly and even shared helpful fishing spot info. The interior has a cozy, minimalist style, and with Sunday morning light, the whole place felt like a warm, relaxed place to be. From what I could tell, there's space in the back to meet and greet the cats. I'm not in the market to adopt, but for anyone who is, this seems like the place to connect with a new purring family member. Worth a visit if you're in the area!

Cortado was good. The cats are fun and worth the visit alone…read more Can't wait to go back.

Awesome local hole-in-the-wall indie style coffee shop! Love their spiced hot chocolate and I'm…read moresure the snacks/food they offer are great as well! Friendly staff members and speedy service! :)

The Bun Shop is a large open yet dark space with a good amount of seating. They will heat up your…read morebun selections for immediate enjoyment. We got ours heated for the train trip, since they were stored chilled. The breakfast bun fared better of my two picks, as the folded up corners of the chickpea pastry got tough to bite through when consumed later at room temperature.

This is the singularly most beautiful store in Baltimore!…read more The bread is absolutely fire! The most amazing array of sourdough, donuts, croissants, and breakfast foods. You don't need to look anywhere else for breakfast! But the price is definitely a little high... but quality and beautiful space requires proper compensation. There is a restaurant on the bottom floor with beautiful decor. The top floor is a sitting lounging area where people can study, work and eat casually. The steak and cheese bagel is mind blowingly good! It tastes like slow brazed beef and not like Steak and cheese meat. I will definitely back with my family. It's right across the street from Hyatt Place.

Probably one of the rudest experiences I've had in a while. I just wanted a coffee and pastry and…read morekept getting shuffled from one place to another. I was sent to order at the counter and said I wanted to eat there. I was told to go back to the hostess to be seated. When seated, I was told I needed to order a full breakfast or go back to the counter to order and be sent outside. You serve food. There are a dozen open tables. And every person there ignored me until I asked for service. They're obviously popular. Definitely their food not their service.