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    Ovenbird Bakery

    4.5 (59 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Blueberry Frangipane Tart
    Steven M.

    I really wanted to love this place but it simply missed the mark. First off, the entrance is on Grundy St, not Gough as you might expect. Limited street parking is available. Ovenbird is vibrant and beautifully decorated. It's a great space to sit and socialize. After perusing the menu, I selected the following: Blueberry Frangipane Tart, Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a plain bagel, and a hot vanilla latte. While the tart was delicious, the rest just wasn't hittin'. The BEC was greasy and the bagel a bit dry. As for the latte, it was aesthetically appealing, but meh as it was served lukewarm. This seems minor but instead of having napkins available, there was a centrally located paper towel roll (similar to what you might find in a public restroom). At this price point, I would expect soft napkins and not what felt like fine grain sandpaper. It was a bit off putting. Service was great but I don't think I'll be returning.

    Marcus G.

    This was my first time visiting ovenbird and I'll definitely be back. If you are looking for a place to work, chat with friends or just start your day with a nice latte then put ovenbird on your list. Nestled in the brewers hill area.. I think.. it's a great find. The staff is nice and also there are tons of food options. We had the salmon bagel, grilled cheese and the Ube latte

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    Haley S.

    I just started going to Ovenbird and I loved it! I took my computer to work there and it was such a good environment for that. I got the avocado toast (same thing I got before) and it was just as good. The barista that took my order was helpful in giving their input on what I should order/what they recommend. I'll definitely be going back!

    It's got a nice vibe!
    Edrika G.

    I love this place! This time I had the turkey havarti on sourdough. It was tasty! I also had the cinnamon toast crunch latte. OMG!!! It's delicious and tastes exactly like the cereal. That will be my go-to going forward. And of course I had to have a cookie which is always delicious. I love the contrast between the sweetness of the white chocolate chips and the salt. And the cookies are always so moist! YUM!

    Plum coffee cake
    Annabelle L.

    Came here with a friend and loved it! I've been to the Little Italy location before, but this one is lovely. A ton and good variety of seating with gorgeous and bright decor. You order at the counter, which moves quickly. My friend and I split the plum coffee cake and a savory scone. The plum coffee cake was awesome--moist, flavorful, and not too sweat. The baked in pieces of plum were delicious. The savory scone was OK (not my favorite but I'm from the south were scones are superb) and I wish they had heated it. I also got the gingerbread latte which was super yum--not at all bitter, great spiced flavors, and smooth. Can't wait to be back!

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    Theresa P.

    Highlandtown location. The decor inside is something to be seen! Definitely wasn't expecting that but pleasantly surprised. Reminded me of Friends Central Perk. Service was very courteous! My bread was just a bit too hard. I had the ham, fig, and Brie and it was sooo good!

    Pineapple upside down
    Cas N.

    I was highly skeptical on the way to this location. It takes you thru some seemingly questionable neighborhoods. However, once you arrive its like being transported to another realm. It has a clean aesthetic mixed with a cozy, warm and a modernly rustic vibe that makes you feel at ease. The staff are very kind and offer great recommendations if you cant figure out what you want because everything looks or sounds delicious. Spoiler alert-everything is good. Finally, the food was delicious. Ordered a few sandwiches, some drinks and desserts and at worse, they rated a 8/10. Overall 10/10. Despite the questionable surrounding area, I would absolutely recommend and cant wait to return.

    Salmon Lox Bagel
    Dwayne J.

    One of the best salmon and lox I've had for a very affordable price. Upon walking in I was fascinated of the interior as It was vibrant and colorful and very spacious. There were people doing their work and enjoying the stillness of the bakery. I ordered a lox bagel for $10 and It didn't take long for my order to be ready. While I was waiting I looked at the desserts and the cocktail area that I definitely want to try next. My lox bagel was on an everything bagel with herb cream cheese and I took off the tomatoes. It was a bit cold however everything blended perfectly. I warmed It up for 8 seconds and It really emphasized the flavors. I'll definitely come back and order again

    Red Lentil Soup

    Spacious and with high ceilings and delightful décor, Ovenbird offers a full range of baked goods, along with sandwiches, soups, salads, and quiches for lunch and all of the usual cafe items for breakfast, such as egg sandwiches, bagels, and avocado toast. But we were there for lunch and we shared a Red Lentil Soup (creamy without cream and full of flavor), the Spinach and Cheese Quiche (heavier on the spinach than cheese as I like it and with a firm and delicious crust) and a wonderfully tasty latte that could have been a little hotter). We were tempted by the gorgeous breads, but left without a loaf, promising to return soon. We didn't have to wait long because at dinner in a friend's home two nights later, they served Ovenbird's rich Whole Wheat Sourdough and we had to hold ourselves back to leave room for the rest of the meal. The pastries look luscious, but we behaved ourselves. The friendly and professional staff seems to know all of the regulars and this adds to the warm ambience and comfortable experience. We will be back soon.

    Ube iced latte
    Mel B.

    One of my new favorite spots. My 2yo described the vibe as "really nice" and "not scary". He didn't give enough credit bc the place is stunning. Lots of natural light and lots to look at. I got an iced ube latte, which was so freaking good. He picked the iced and spiced cookie (something like that) and no joke, it was one of the best cookies I've ever had. Service was super friendly! Can't wait to return.

    Ellen H.

    I stopped by for breakfast around 9am and there were already people inside, which was nice to see! The decor inside is amazing, very eclectic and it transports you to a new, fantastical place. This would be an incredible venue for a party or event! The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful, and we settled on a sweet cream cold brew, a latte, and two bagel breakfast sandwiches. We also got a focaccia to go. The area is very nice and pretty quiet, a few people were working remotely and I know some friends who regularly work from there. Very cool vibes, very cool people, and delicious breakfast and baked goods!

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    Alex J.

    My partner and I have already decided we're going to be coming here a lot more often! Today was our first visit and service was great! Friendly staff, a beautifully decorated interior with comfortable seats and stable wifi/internet! What a gem I'll definitely be coming here for wfh days. My partner got an orange juice blend (he said it was great--it comes bottled) and an apple hand pie. It was crunchy and soft inside! A good size for a personal pie. I got the focaccia bread, and was surprised it was only $6. It smells amazing and I am excited to use it to make sandwiches and as a side for dinners this week! I haven't tried the coffee but they have a coffee flight here that is calling my name. If you're in the area, this place seems worth a visit for sure!

    Rachel K.

    Green onion goat cheese sun dried tomato scone 10/10 Solid coffee and a beautiful spacious interior (which is dog friendly !) Would recommend

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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.

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