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    La Maison by Cafe Dear Leon

    4.7 (76 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Tiffany L.

    I truly love this place, the workers, and the people. They're so kind and helpful. I definitely recommend the seasonal iced clove matcha get it while it lasts!

    Karen T.

    This place is always a go to when you're looking for a pastry, coffee, or even just a place to study or meet with friends. The crab dip bagels is always so flavorful and you can ask them to warm it up for you! They usually have new batches coming out so they're fresh. The smoked salmon on focaccia tastes so refreshing and the pickled onions add to it. I was a fan of the banana pudding. It was on the thicker side but I enjoyed it! Would get again

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    Chanel L.

    While in the area I used my yelp and saw this. My fellow yelpie friends gave it good reviews recently. Its definitely larger then the Fells location with outdoor and indoor seating. Like the other location, pastries and sandwiches are all made on site. The price point is quite insane for a cafe in which I purchased a pre made tuna sandwich, cheesecake and a iced oatmilk lavender latte for a grand total of $27!! It was very busy with college students studying and a few others sitting inside. I was able to grab seating outside under the umbrellas as it was raining. My tuna salad sandwich was tasty but the bread a bit hard as it was sitting stacked up pre made. The cheesecake was okay and my latte needed to be remade as it was quite bitter. All in all, its not a lot to rave about especially with the high price point. I may return but its better options with cheaper price points.

    Strawberry Lavender Danish, Banana Bread & Elote Cornbread
    Chel M.

    La Maison is a great place for a pastry fix! But...be ready to wait in line if you go before 1pm, and don't go in set on one thing, because they might be sold out. This time I went with Strawberry Lavender Danish...highly recommend, good balance of flavors and the strawberries were fresh. Elote cornbread was a tasty savory surprise, it has fresh corn and crema-like topping with jalapeños inside. And banana bread is always a star, tasty crisp top and comes with a cinnamon butter. Honestly was happy with all 3, would definitely get them again. I also got a Rosemary Nutmeg coffee, which was tasty but nothing super unique. Let's be honest though, the pastries are the main characters here.

    Crab
    Shani L.

    The absolute best bakery in Baltimore. Come and park on the side of the building. Ordered two pastries (blueberry muffin is the best I've tasted/ almond croissant), breakfast sandwich and the crab bagel. The TikTok famous Fresh MD Lump-Crab Meat, Stuffed Bagel, topped off with more Crab Meat, Old Bay®, cream cheese, corn & Cheddar Cheese is everything you think it is. Don't skip on the drinks. Download a podcast or bring your laptop and enjoy.

    Iced Caramel Oatmilk Latte
    Kendall B.

    I was so excited to try this new trendy coffee shop by Cafe Dear Leon! The space is large with lots of plants, seating, and great ambiance. However, I did go on a Friday so it was VERY busy, it was hard to even grab a seat. I ordered the crab dip bagel and an iced oatmilk latte, and my friend got a hot matcha, an almond croissant, and a smores cookie. My crab bagel was pretty good, I had been dying to try it since it's so viral online. It was a bit lukewarm when I ate it though, and I did get a small piece of crab shell in one bite. The latte was insanely good and the espresso was not bitter at all. In terms of service, you wait in line to pick your food and then order your drink at the register. They give you your pastries right away, and then you have to go around to the espresso bar to wait for your drink. Service was very friendly but a bit slow. I was also shocked at how expensive everything was (over $20 for the crab bagel and latte). This is a great spot if you have a little extra money, want an extravagant pastry/coffee, and need a cute place to sit and do computer work.

    Elizabeth H.

    Every pastry and drink we tried was delicious! Our favorites were the crab dip bagel and the chorizo torta sandwich. The morning kouign and monkey bread were also delicious! The line gets long on weekends but moves quickly. There is seating inside that gets filled up but turns over quickly and the staff are attentive and efficient!

    Egg Tart, Almond Croissant, Tomato Egg Sandwich ?
    Madison C.

    Holy cow, the pastries here are INSANE! Soft and delicate, and the sandwiches are suuper filling. Came here with my friend to work on some assignments and ordered a bit more than we could chew. I will say finding solid seating here is tough, and it is packed tight. But it is handicap accessible, and gets some great light. It's right across the street from a wonderful consignment shop and Ottobar, which makes it an ideal place to grab a quick lil bev if there's an outdoor market happening. The hours here are a bit odd, but otherwise I think this is a great spot to get some work done if you don't mind loud, dense environments. I also appreciate the space heaters sprinkled about the seating area to ensure everyone gets some heat in this large hall. I can only hope they do something with that awesome firepit out front.

    S'mores cookie
    Becca S.

    So this is awkward. This never happens to me. I'm at a loss for words. There is no description of this bakery that will describe how magical and incredible the food is. This is perhaps a bakery that one can only dream about. The second you walk in, you are transported to a hipster Paris perhaps? The flavor combinations are one of a kind. When I had no idea what to order, the server at the front led me in the right direction. ...but apparently not well enough because I went back twice to order more. Usually I can pick out some stand out pastries, but this time I really can't. Every bite of something I was like Phil Rosenthal dancing and making eyes of amazement. My husband was laughing at my reactions. Some of the jaw droppers I had the pleasure of tasting were the pistachio raspberry danish, crab sando, blueberry muffin, s'mores cookie, smoked salmon sando, and black sesame salted caramel latte. Last thought, there were not many kids there. Mine were the only ones there when I went, but I have bougie kids. They treated my kids with the upmost respect and excitement. They had them order like adults, asked them their favorites, and catered to them like they were the ones in charge. My little dessert connoisseurs were delighted.

    Austin G.

    The best bakery in the country may be Cafe Dear Leon. Their original location is small and always with a well-deserved line. This location is their second and very large. (It's inside the building of a popular butchery/deli that shut its doors.) Walk inside Tuesday-Saturday early because their pastries sell out quickly. Every single option is a good one, but I love their chocolate croissants and kouign and hazelnut focaccia. They also have a full coffee menu of drinks with Ceremony Coffee. Inside is a large space with lots of tables and free wi-fi.

    Yuzu pastry
    Julisa H.

    Went on a Sunday morning at 10:30am. There was a line inside but moved quickly. It was packed inside so little seating however we were taking our food to go. The service was informative and not rushed when we had questions. We ordered the crab dip bagel, the yuzu brioche pastry and a flat white and classic latte with the maple cardamom syrup. All were good in flavor and taste. Would def go back to try some other items on the menu.

    Smoked Salmon on Everything Focaccia
    Salma C.

    Fairly new (Opened Oct 2025), spacious, instagrammy, and inviting cafe/bakery created by the owners of Café Dear Leon! So happy they developed this location with a more expansive menu, ample seating, and the same delicious food and drinks. Went on a Sunday morning- be prepared to wait in line. Waited about 15-20 minutes but it was worth the wait! Tried a bit of everything from their menu like their famous Crab Dip Bagel, my favorite Crème Brûlée Tart, decadent Koginut Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake slice, Smoked Salmon Sandwich on Everything Focaccia, and washed it down with a Black Sesame Caramel Latte. Perfect sized pastries for sharing or eating throughout the week. The sandwich was phenomenal. My first time trying smoked salmon and the textures, flavors, and everything was perfect. Maybe just a tad bit salty that's all. The latte was good, but I expected more of a Black Sesame taste- I got mostly caramel though it's tasty. I wasn't impressed with the Crab Dip Bagel, but the the Crème Brûlée tart is perfect as always (sold at Café Dear Leon also). The basque cheesecake is rich and amazing-doesn't even require the pumpkin sauce on the side. Overall, I'd come again to try more of their items on their rotating monthly/seasonal menu. Be prepared for a wait or come early! Definitely worth the money and the calories.

    Laureen Y.

    We got the Sza crab dip bagel, creme brulee tart, and smores cookie. Most of the stuff they had was already sold out. The crab dip bagel was delicious very flavorful and fresh. It was also a very longggg line.

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    4.0
    (307 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This is really two places in one. First you're going to have the gluten-free bakery. Which looked…read moreamazing. We got the coconut cookies and the peanut butter cookies to go and have been enjoying them all day long. In the freezer/refrigerated section they actually had full gluten-free cakes which I have rarely seen in any gluten-free bakery just sitting there ready to be taken as well as other to go meals for you. The second part of this establishment is the café. But really it's a very good Indian restaurant. They offer some other things that are not Indian. We tried the pizza served on rice flour naan but honestly, I would skip that. We got the orange chicken it is made with tandoori chicken and the orange chicken seasonings. It was so good. It would take me a while to get through all the menu, but I would happily do that in the honor of research. It has a fairly decent sized dining area and then there's a bar area as well. We were there for lunch so I'm not quite sure how busy the bar area is or if it's popular. We are always looking for really good gluten-free places because of celiac and we were thrilled to find sweet 27 Café and bakery for lunch. I would also note that they had a lot of vegetarian and vegan options as well. Again, I would be willing to try all of the tofu dishes that looked really good on the menu.

    Gluten free , fun very good Indian vibe. Offset by tiny but great cafe. Take away…read more Near Union Station and Baltimore art scene. Recommend breakfast? Lunch , dinnner with Beer, wine teas.

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    Saag paneer. Yum!
    Saag paneer. Yum!
    Front fascade of Sweet 27 Restaurant & Bakery.  Hmmm was it really Cafe so words fit? Extends to end of the corner

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    Doppio Pasticceria Sicilian Bakery

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    This bakery is awesome! Everything I got tasted fresh and well-made…read more My boyfriend and I shared the raspberry cornetto, strawberry maritozzi, and spinach and ricotta danish. My favorite was the cornetto; it was just bursting with fruity flavor. Nothing was overly sweet either, which is perfect for me! Decor is cute! There is seating indoors and outdoors. The staff were friendly as well.

    Food: A.) Pizza - one slice of cheese and pepperoni…read more Disappointed. Very greasy, soft crust. There are lower key spots nearby that serve better slices. B.) Arancini Palermo - Extremely disappointing. It was slightly burnt, and despite being described as containing a beef and pork ragu, I couldn't see or taste any meat. I initially thought we'd been served the Formaggi and even asked the server, who confirmed it was the Palermo after checking with the kitchen. The meat was supposedly very finely minced, but it was undetectable. Overall, the flavor was off. Service: They were nice, but slow and inefficient. When we asked for the check, we waited for about 10 minutes and no one had come. I ended up going to the counter to pay. After I had paid and returned to the table, my wife told me the server was walking around with a check, likely had forgot which table had asked for it. Ambiance: This was the best part. We sat outside, beautiful day. If you want to come to sit down outside on a nice day and have a drink, it would probably be enjoyable.

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    Stuffed (mushroom) pasta soup and rosemary hot chocolate! Both delish!
    Stuffed (mushroom) pasta soup and rosemary hot chocolate! Both delish!
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    Kanom Cafe

    4.7
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    1.1 mi

    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.

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    Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop

    Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop

    3.7
    (1k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    After dinner at a nearby red sauce Italian restaurant, the GrandKiddies and I stopped by Vacarro's…read morefor dessert. It did not disappoint! Even though the temperature was in the low teens with a windchill around zero, GKs all got ice creams. They only issue any of them had was that the gargantuan sizes were still not big enough; taste was that good. Me, I picked up a sfogliatella riccia to enjoy as a post-theater late-night snack. We also picked up a bunch of Italian cookies to take home. We had to hide them so the GK vultures couldn't get to them early. Vacarro's had a great selection even at 6PM. The bakery aroma was fantastic, seating was plentiful, prices were reasonable, and parking (street and for-pay lot) close by. It's a must-stop destination whenever you make it to Little Italy. Mangia, mangia!

    Original large cannolis - 4pcs. Coconut Napoleon - 1pc…read more Vanilla Napoleon - 1pc. Chocolate cream puffs - 3pcs. Arrived in the afternoon during a busy weekend and decided to take out for desserts. My first visit and was underwhelmed by the service received. Rushed and transactional. Packaging was very sloppy and my napoleons were shoved to the side, making the clear clamshells very messy when I arrived home. If only the desserts were saving grace, but was left disappointed as well. As others have mentioned, the pastries do not taste fresh. The ricotta cream in the original cannoli tasted warm and gritty, the shell was stale. I noticed these were sitting out. The puff pastry in the Napoleons were soggy. The cream puffs shell was stale and chocolate topping was super sweet, unfortunately these were far from heavenly. Maybe another day, Vaccaro.

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    Cannoli is infilled until you order. The best cannoli ever. Hands down.
    Cannoli is infilled until you order. The best cannoli ever. Hands down.
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    Café Dear Leon

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    4.8
    (465 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    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.

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    Menu with view of coffee shop
    Blueberry cream cheese muffin
    Blueberry cream cheese muffin
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    Motzi Bread

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    4.7
    (30 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Great bread! I've had their sourdough at Artifact Coffee and Le Comptoir Du Vin and it's one of the…read morefew slices of bread that doesn't irritate my stomach (I'm gluten intolerant). I realized that their online ordering was actually quite easy and their pick up hours were a bit more accessible than I remember them being. I ordered my sourdough loaf online a few days in advance for a Thursday pick up. I stopped in around 3pm and the loaf was quickly wrapped up for me. I asked if it could be sliced like the white bread loaf can but I was informed that the classic sourdough loaf is too large to fit in the slicer. I also love the fact that they offer a pay what you can program and a pay it forward option. And judging by their fundraising for important causes, this is a business I will continue to support. For $7, I thought it was a great deal for such a large and beautiful loaf. It froze and reheated very well too so none of it went bad. I wish I could try more of the menu but I should probably play it safe. If you're gluten intolerant and tend to be able to tolerate sourdough, I definitely recommend giving their classic loaf a try.

    Oh my gosh Motzi Bread. Everything is mind bogglingly good! Their cookies are TO DIE FOR, their…read morepastries are flaky perfection, and their breads are just wonderful. All made with their own freshly milled flour that gives their beautiful, unique flavor to everything. Highly recommend!

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    Motzi Bread
    Motzi Bread

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