This is the singularly most beautiful store in Baltimore! 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. read more

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Probably one of the rudest experiences I've had in a while. I just wanted a coffee and pastry and kept 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. read more

Kneads Cafe -- My kids are giving it a solid 5 stars, and honestly... they're not wrong. The space is bright and welcoming, the food is delicious, and the counter service is quick and efficient. From an adult perspective, we walked into what looked like total chaos--a packed restaurant--and immediately thought we'd made a mistake. But then we realized you can order at the counter and head upstairs to grab a seat. Total win-win. We went with two cappuccinos, a lineup of sweet treats, and an incredible steak, egg, and cheese sandwich that absolutely delivered. Hands down one of our best Baltimore finds--we're already looking forward to coming back when football season rolls around. read more

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My first time here for a solo lunch. I was seated right away. It was a good crowd inside and most of the outside seating was taken. It took a little while for the waitress to come but once she put my order in everything came out rather fast. There's a lot on the menu I would love to try. However, I kept it kind of light. I got the salmon omelet which came with a side salad and on order of cinnamon raisin toast. Omelet was very tasty and salad was simple with dressing already on it. Toast did by have many raisins but had a light cinnamon flavor. Strawberry lemonade was great and really refreshing. Parking is rough but was able to find something close. read more

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We stopped into Kneads Bakeshop & Café after seeing bread being made through the windows, and it immediately caught our attention. It's a beautiful bakery, and the mezzanine seating upstairs is a great place to relax with a coffee. We grabbed a latte and a donut. The latte was really good and was definitely the highlight of our visit. The donut, though, wasn't quite what we expected. Based on the fresh bread being made in the bakery, we assumed the donuts would have that same fresh-made quality. Ours seemed more like it had been prepared elsewhere, so it didn't quite match our expectations. Overall, it's a nice spot with a great atmosphere, quality coffee, and plenty of seating. We'd stop back again, especially for a latte, and would be interested in trying some of their other baked goods next time. read more

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Food was amazing, super cute inside. Everything we had was great - we got three different meals, four different speciality coffees, focaccia, and an almond croissant. Staff was kind and attentive. Definitely recommend. They have a lot of seating and have a to go line. read more

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Really good baked goods and coffee. Lots of great selections to choose from. We loved the Pistachio Baklava Croissant. The Chocolate Almond Croissant was very sweet, but good. We also tried the blueberry cheese danish, chocolate doughnut, plain croissant, not pictured. read more

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Stopped in after a work meeting for a quick bite. They have an intimate workspace upstairs with free WiFi access and lots of seating as well. I gave the spinach and cheese quiche a try. Nice sized portion given but a little undercooked for my liking. read more

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First time at Kneads! There are tables for waiter service on the first floor, or you can order at the counter and eat upstairs. It was cool to see the operations in the bakery with the racks and racks of fresh bread. We ordered: Wild mushroom omelette, Apple danish, Chocolate chip cookie, and a Chai latte. The omelette was a hit. The chai was good, but wish it had more spices. The danish had a larger dough to filling ratio than your typical danish, so I was left wanting more apple. I think the chocolate chip cookie was too sweet and could be improved by more salt, or a slightly darker chocolate. I would definitely go back to try more of their pastries. read more

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I really enjoy this location. The pastries are divine, which is to be expected. The breakfast food is also very good. The steak, egg, and cheese hash was decadent and even the egg white omelette was enjoyable. They also have a very good coffee selection with seasonal flavors. The banana bread latte was an experience I'm glad I can say I've had, although I may not order it again. The space itself is very large and airy, with windows on two sides and very high ceilings. The tables are spaced out enough that you are not on top of your neighbors. And the service is efficient. When my first latte came out room temperature, they remade it immediately. read more

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This is a huge restaurant. We can always get a table during off-times, if it is a weekend morning or prime lunch-thirty, you may have to wait a bit for a seat. Sometimes we sit at the bar, there is no wait there and full service. It is a little loud but the food is worth the noise. The food here is so delicious! We have tried many things, all good. My husband loves all of the pizzas (the dough is extra good) and I love that burger. Sometimes we split a sandwich and a donut, what is better than that? The workers here are friendly and you can peek in the back and see how they make all of the baked goods. read more

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It's been a while since I've updated my review for Kneads and I come here all the time. Since opening, everything has gotten a lot better. Service is friendly and food is great. I come here mainly for coffees and pastries but recently dined in for lunch. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Our server was slow but our food was really good. I got their Winter Market Grain Salad with added Shrimp and my friend got a pizza. The salad was flavorful and filling. Always a great spot to come to now. read more

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The food is good, the service is sluggish at best. There are several locations and it is well liked, I just wish the service was better. The lines and the crowd speak to the quality of food. Most people take out. That's what I would do next time. I see empty tables sit while there is a 50 min wait. The place is light filled open and airy. The hostess was arrogant in the way average employees used to waits gets. No recommendation on other local spots. It was a take it or get out attitude read more

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summary: good vibes, lots of space for a variety of seating, and yummy food. Basically, everything that I hope for in a cafe environment all in one. Knead's bakeshop offers kind of a modular experience based on what you want. When you walk in, you see a small section that highlights small businesses with crafts, apparel, candles, etc. There's also a bakery/cafe vibe with freshly made treats with a selection of coffee items (there's a few unique speciality drinks mixed in there too). Aside from the bakery/shop, there's also like a mini sit down restaurant area that includes a bar. And there's also an upstairs that has more loungy seating whether you're trying to eat or get some work done. Really cool venue and I feel like your experience might be dictated based on what you're trying to do. For me, my partner and I went to the sit-down restaurant area. The food was delicious. Everything was super fresh and had great flavor. The martini flights were definitely on the sweeter side, but the Americano was great. Service was honestly a bit spotty and I felt like our server snuck in an extra side of fries for us by making it sound like it was part of my entree, when it was actually an additional fee. I wasn't too mad about it because they were delicious. Cool spot and I would recommend whether you're looking for a great meal, a nice cup of coffee, or a place to sit down and knock out some work. read more

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Came back and I remain unimpressed. The restaurant is clearly understaffed and everything seems to be done at 50%. So much potential because the restaurant space is beautiful, yet it is the most average establishment. I got multigrain toast and it was slathered in bitter oil. Not butter or extra virgin olive oil, rancid cooking oil. Make it make sense. How are you operating as a bakery?? Le sigh... read more

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And as usual my stop at this spot was without doubt a plus. I ordered my danish and banana bread latte at the front; it came out fast and tasty. Went to the bar and was seated quickly. I ordered an espresso martini with Bailey's as they were out of the syrups for all the special martinis. I then ordered smokes Salmon omelet that comes with spinach mix greens tossed in a vinagrette. An of course it was good. The atmosphere was relaxed and chill. Customer conversations were quiet and the mood was great. Nothing less than good service today. read more

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This review is for bartender brunette Stephanie! We interacted with two Stephanies, the other had braids and glasses we chatted with her too, but she wasn't our angel of a bartender who waited on us! I can't say enough about Stephanie. She really gave thorough food recommendations, went above and beyond to give us info about their bakery, told us about their classes and joked with us about legoland lol. She was clearly busy also helping with tables, but that didn't stop her from giving amazing, prompt service. She's great vibes, will absolutely be back because of the service alone. And the food here never ever disappoints. That ham and cheese croissant was so yummy, great sauce and portion! read more

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I'd give this place 4/5 except for the fact that when I filled my water bottle at the water station, I ended up with hair in my mouth (ew!), and in addition to it not looking like my hair, mine is braided so I *really* doubt it was mine. The music is kinda loud so it's not the best place to work/study unless you have noise-canceling headphones and head upstairs. First floor is a dining area with table service, while the second floor has outlets and comfortable seating, with ordering done at the takeout counter. I tried the almond croissant and it was hard from sitting in the display, but I imagine it's legendary when fresh. The interior was still moist and buttery, somehow without making the bottom soggy. The whole exterior had a nice crunch to it. I also got a cappuccino and was surprised by how good the espresso was (it wasn't burnt!!). The pricing for these items wasn't terrible, but it's definitely dependent on what you order. read more

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This is a great place to catch up with Friends & Fam for Brunch. Some of my favs are Chicken Salad Sammies , Smashed Burger & Fries and Shrimp & Grits . They offer a pretty decent selection of Drinks , coffees and Teas . They also have a HUGE selection of Pastries , Donuts etc . Theres Paid street Parking . read more

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We had a great experience at Kneads. 4th of July, they would be closing at 2pm. We got there at 1pm. We got our table right away. I ordered the hot Italian piadina and the sangria. My husband had steak and eggs and an expresso martini. My son got the burger and mango orange juice. Let me tell you that the piadina was the single most delicious sandwich I ever had. Well balanced flavor inside. But the thin crispy dough was the best! So flavorful. When we were about to pay, our server gifted us with two baguettes since they were about to close for the day and didn't want any items to go ti waste. As we walked our way towards the counter to order some dessert, the attendant told us to get any pastries we wanted, for free, as they also didn't want any going to waste. We left happy after a great meal with cold desserts, two baguettes and doughnuts for Sunday breakfast. Just wow! read more

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Delicious bakery with great coffee. Service is fine, waiters are friendly. Cookies are delicious. We had the egg and cheese biscuit which was nice and buttery. The crispy potatoes were well seasoned. The pistachio croissant was a fine finish for breakfast. Afterwards we were overstuffed. Lots of bread and other baked goods available for taking home. There were only three kinds of bread on the day we visited. read more

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Kneads Bakeshop hosted a Galentines event and it was such a cute experience. It was $45 and that covered parking in the lot across the street and admission. Admission included two drink tickets, two raffle tickets and material for the painting. They had a flower bar where you could select from an assortment of flowers and they wrapped it for you. There was also pizza, sliders, pastries and dessert for us to snack on. The sliders were my favorite. Whatever sauce they put on it was super delicious. While we ate and listened to music there was an artist that guided us in painting stemless wine glasses. They curated a space to bond with old friends and make new friends. All of the staff were so nice and super helpful. They made sure we were okay from beginning to end. If this is an annual event I will for sure attend again. read more

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Coffee and pastry was excellent (pastry quality was good-- don't tell them to warm up your pastry, it's not necessary) and coffee was good. The only awkward thing was that they asked if we wanted to be seated for full dining service, and we didn't super know what that meant at the time. When we ended up choosing counter service, there was an atmosphere of people waiting for someone else to tell them what to do, which was a little weird. But the restaurant was beautiful, and the person checking us out was lovely, once we got there. Overall, the food and ambiance is good, just expect a little awkwardness for service. read more

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Stopped by Knead for a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised. I expected a simple coffee shop but found a full-service restaurant with breakfast, lunch, dinner, a bar, and a retail area offering candles, soaps, and jams. Our server, Victor, was fantastic, attentive, friendly, and gave great food recommendations. The space is open with plenty of seating, and there's a separate room with a full bar called The Bake Shop. Drink: Blueberry Lemonade - flavorful and refreshing. 4/5 Entree: Turkey, Bacon, Ranch Sandwich tasty turkey and perfectly crispy bacon. 4/5 Fries: Hand-cut and well-seasoned 4/5 Overall, great service and a solid meal. I'd definitely recommend checking it out. read more

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Great food and definitely a happening place, the reason I can't even give it close to 5 stars is the service is meh at best. I came and was given a 45 minute wait time and for at least 20 of those minutes I watched 8 tables sit open and empty. The ambiance is quite nice especially for Baltimore as it's a big open space with that cafe like feel and they have this nice upstairs, hidden behind the main area, with big leather chairs and tables, great for grabbing food to go and meeting with people or focusing on your own work. The food quality is really good, but the prices are definitely some of the highest in the area! read more

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The steak and egg hash is pretty awesome. The location is so open and bright. I really felt energized just by being in this room. My wife's latte came to us lukewarm however, the server was nice and replaced it without any hesitation. I recommend this place for a first date or a nice meal and conversation. read more

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Overall: incredible bakery, restaurant, Coworking space, small local goods shop, great vibes, fine service, and delicious food, with multi-stall gendered restrooms and a changing table available My partner and I spent most of the day here to plan our upcoming year. It was the perfect spot for it. You can purchase items fast-casual style and bring them upstairs to lounge or work or sit down at tables or a bar for full service. Everything looked delicious. We got tuna salad, fries, and the winter grains salad with shrimp and everything was delicious. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the salad was unique and balanced. I loved that they had lots of fun drinks and a martini flight. I do have to say the martini flight was WAY too sweet for my palette, but it was still fun. We loved the vibes, the food, and the variety of offerings in the shop. The host was nice. Our server didn't check on us much and when ordering said "a side of fries okay with that" like the fries were included with the sandwich. They were totally separate item, so that felt super misleading, but they were delicious so we didn't complain. read more

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Really close to a 5 but the service was not the best. However the food was amazing. The cornbread surprising was different but good. It was beautifully decorated and had a little of everything. There is also a little shopping area. read more

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Had a chance to run through Kneads with my usual brunch partner and they did NOT disappoint. I was promptly seated and my companion came shortly after. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and answered all our questions in extreme detail. We had a donut trio... Ube, Raspberry glaze and Creme Brulee. OMG so good!! We also ordered the dutch baby and the short rib hash and they were both outstanding. Indoors is a little noisy and close-sat but that made it easier to see (and politely ask about) what others were eating. It was really a good experience and I can't wait to go back and try some other things. I will add that we ordered cocktails that were spectacular. They were removed from the bill by the manager bc I think they felt bar service was slow. We had zero complaints as we had much to chat about. I'm also excited to go back and try their co-working space. Absolutely fabulous!! read more

I think they are prime example of a spot that opened and expanded too fast too soon. This is their first location. I have been avoiding this place with my friend who had never been, and wanted to try it out so I figured I would give them another shot. I absolutely despise the way that they have two very odd stanchion lines. It's very unclear when you walk in, you immediately see an ordering counter where the café is, but then there is a small little stand with a hostess, and that is where you need to go if you want to dine inside. We went to the café to order, but then was told that we needed to go back to the front of the line and wait for a hostess to be sat. Honestly, with the way that they have the space it could've easily built a clear glass wall to make sure that they differentiate between the café and the restaurant. It's actually very bad customer flow. And a really bad experience because you have to wait in line twice and the service is never good there. The only redeeming factor about this place is that they sell local items - Avelee farms coffee and mt royal. The coffee used to be the redeeming factor but today they gave me a latte when I asked for a Cortado and a full caffeinated coffee when I asked for decaf. Listen, we are no longer in Covid and with larger corporate restaurants they need to be able to bring full service and the value of the products which they charge you for. The food this time around we got the broccoli cheddar soup, cause it was cold and rainy and the orzo salad, which was great, but it actually didn't have any orzo in it. Overall, it's such a disappointment. It is beautiful on the interior, but my only redemption was their coffee in this time the coffee was so absolutely disgusting. There are tons of other bakeries with better food in the area, especially Ovenbird, which is right next-door (but do avoid their croissants there!) read more

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The menu has changed since the first time I came here, and idk if that's a good thing. We ordered the donut trio which was pretty good. As an entree, we both ordered the steak and eggs dish but it was nothing like the steak and eggs I had the last time I was there. It was basically like a steakum- not well seasoned and very dry. The sauce was a bit overpowering, too. Service was nice and quick and the restaurant area was still clean and welcoming-just please go back to the old menus!! read more

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What a cool gem to the city! This is a pretty popular bakery in Baltimore with a few locations. There were options for sit in or take out (with first come first serve seating available). I found my drink and the danish to be delicious. However, my boyfriend had the cinnamon coffee cake which felt rather dry and the hot chocolate seemed to not taste too much like chocolate. It took around 20 minutes to get our drinks, though it was busy it felt like a rather long wait than what I am used to at popular bakeries read more

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I stopped to grab lunch at Kneads. I had the tuna salad sandwich. It was tasty but a little wet for my liking. But it was still tasty. I also got the cinnamon sugar donut holes for desert. Delicious. I did not get a coffee or tea this visit but there is a nice selection of coffee, lattes, and cappuccinos. As well as a good assortment of hot and iced teas. I did take out and they prepared my order pretty fast. I still had time to look around the shop at all the gifts and take home items for sale. Overall this is a really nice place to sit down and eat or for ordering to do. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing if you want to dine in. There is also a bar in the back if you are looking for cocktails instead of coffee or tea. read more

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Came to this area for a weekend trip with my boyfriend and ended up visiting every day for a coffee because it was THAT good. The aesthetics are beautiful and I loved that they had a dining area for reservations, but also a space upstairs for those who just wanted to eat quick or do work on their laptop. We loved our blueberry muffin iced latte and their baked goods. It was pretty busy almost every time we went, but well worth the wait! read more

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Stayed across the street at the Hyatt and saw this spot while walking. I love pastries and saw interesting reviews and and to see for myself. 1st impression was off putting. No one greeted us and not being a regular, we just stood and looked at the pastry case for a good 5 minutes before anyone behind the counter said anything. The ambiance was nice. Not sure how the dine in experience is vs to go but ... Ordered 4 pastries and 2 drinks. 35 dollars and the 1 drink I ordered, they were out of. There was someone who tried to remedy the hiccup but the drink wasn't that good that she made. Strawberry lemonade. Overall, the pasties were ok. read more

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Great food and customer service. Parking can be rough because it's in the inner harbor. read more

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Decided to stop by and try their new doughnuts. At the harbor east location. Service was great and didn't wait too long. The bakery was clean and I enjoyed how you can see the bakers making other pastries. Got the cold brew doughnut Dunkin' Donuts like texture. The icing wasn't sugary and the mini balls added a great crunch to the doughnut. The coffee flavor wasn't overbearing either and It tasted natural rather than artificial. Gave It an 8/10 The ube donut was horrendous. Off rip you taste this very artificial purple color with a hint of ube. Please skip this 2/10 read more

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Cozy vibes, modern decor, and a smooth latte that hit just right. The setup is aesthetically pleasing--great for a quiet moment or getting work done. Loved the thoughtful details like the vintage typewriter and clean wooden shelving. The coffee itself had a nice balance, not too bitter, and came with some simple but pretty latte art. While it wasn't the richest cup I've had, it definitely satisfied. If you're nearby and looking for a peaceful spot with solid coffee and curated ambiance, it's worth the stop. read more

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Food was amazing, wait was about 5-10 mins, nothing crazy, and the service was quick! The waitress was quick and able to put our order in table side and it felt like we got our food within 5 mins! Hah it was pretty busy and they had a lot going on but our server was very patient and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place for large groups or even just a place to grab coffee and breakfast with a friend. The bagels were delicious too! Definitely going to be a place to revisit when in Baltimore again! read more

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I had lunch with Mark and the experience was outstanding in a world where that doesn't happen anymore. He was knowledgeable and very welcoming. I appreciated the conversation we had. I wish more servers were like that in this day and age. Thanks read more