Stopped by and picked up some spicy fennel bagels and a sourdough loaf. Everything is delicious and prices are super reasonable. Definitely the best spot in the city for breads. As a bonus, free treats if you bring your dog. Highly recommend! read more

Ovenbird Bakery - Spicy fennel bagels - Bakeries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I have been a loyal customer since they opened and thought that this was the best thing that happened in Little Italy recently. However, I have noticed a dramatic deterioration in the quantity and quality of their products. My favorites are the blueberry scones, almond croissant and sourdough bread. Over the past few weeks, the blueberry scones and the sourdough bread have shrunk in size. It turned me off a little bit but hey, i still love their products and was very happy to support a local business. Today broke the camel's back for me. I stood in line to wait for the bakery to open and specifically asked for a "freshly baked" blueberry scone and almond croissant. I got a dry scone with gooey melted sugar that broke in the bag. The croissant was cold and the pointy ends were not flaky, but hard and rubbery. I understand that they have to sell the day old stuff but not when the customer specifically asks for fresh product. I say this in the kindest way and hope that they do not lose business from repeat local customers like me. Ovenbird is truly a neighborhood gem but PLEASE do not compromise the quality of your products! I will still buy my favorites but i will probably wait until midday. But who wants to eat a croissant and scone at noon? read more

This place is amazing! The quality of these baked goods is high. Full of flavor and fluffy...There's not much to say...you just have to go there yourself and see what I'm talking about! read more

This place is like the Disney world of bakeries. You wait in line outside one customer at a time because of Covid as soon as I left I got back on the ride. read more

Pumpkin Swiss roll? Hold up right there - yes, please, and thank you! Super nice folks behind the counter, delicious sourdough, vegan chai cookies, and of course, the pumpkin Swiss roll! I was there just as it was closing so there was no line and it was an easy-peasy visit! I'm a big fan of local bakeries and I am excited to find a friendly one so close! read more

Best baguette I've ever had. The breads! The croissants! Simply divine. Go get some. You won't regret it

I'm a bagel snob and these bagels are the best bagels I've ever tried in Baltimore. The staff was so cool. The Lexington Market location was so cute and convenient! read more

Listen to me. This place is FANTASTIC and deserves all 5 stars of this rating. Fresh, baked-in-house pastries, breads, and desserts complimented by a friendly and welcoming staff. We ordered breakfast sandwiches on their freshly made bagels, banana creme pie, walked in and saw they had baklava-- and well... obviously had to try that too. The texture of the baklava alone is why I'm writing this review. LISTEN TO ME TRY THE BAKLAVA AND THANK ME LATER. Order online, arrive early, this place is understandably popular so you'll be glad you did! (Realizing now that we should've taken photos) read more

Holy moly, this place was great! We are out-of-towners but heard about this place and wanted to give it a try. We decided to walk there, only to find a long line. The woman behind us was a local and said it's worth the wait. We waited, and ended up getting more than planned because everyone in line was talking this place up. We ended up getting breakfast sandwiches, a loaf of sourdough and an almond croissant. Let me just say, that croissant was one of the best things I've ever eaten. It was the perfect amount of sweetness on the softest and flakiest croissant I've ever had. There is no way I'll ever go back to Baltimore and NOT eat one of those croissants. read more

This is what a bakery should be. I wish they were in my neighborhood. Great selection of bread and baked goods, though the earlier you go, the better choice you'll have. Their tres leches cake is the best I've tried anywhere. The vegetable pot pie is a solid savory delight. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order here. If you haven't been, don't think twice about it, just go, but not on Monday or Tuesday as that's when they're closed. read more

Great local coffee shop with good lunch choices, friendly staff. Very bust on thr weekends so get there early

This is the second time we've visited this bakery and it was beyond delicious. The first time we purchased the sourdough bread and it was very very good and the only spot we will now buy it from in the Baltimore area. This morning, I enjoyed a bagel (everything), egg and cheese sandwich and it was the best bagel sandwich I have ever had and I have had a bunch at my age. We also enjoyed the spinach quiche and apple tart, which were both fantastic. We are recommending this spot to anyone visiting Little Italy, because you won't be disappointed. read more

I'm so glad I was able to try Ovenbird! I went 10 min. before they closed and they still had a substantial selection to choose from. We got the peanut butter silk pie, praline scone (I think?) and a lemon cream puff. Everything was amazing! The cream center of the pie was light and fluffy and the crust tasted like the best, buttery peanut butter cookie. The center of the cream puff had the smoothest texture with a nice tartness that was not too sweet. Everything was really well balanced. Next time I'll hopefully come early enough to try a chocolate croissant! read more

This almond croissant is the best croissant that I have ever had. Not to mention, their grilled cheese, frittata, and turkey sandwich are also incredible. The prices are extremely fair. You would be making a mistake to not make this a part of your Baltimore must eats. read more

These folks are artists. Found a seat at an outside table and enjoyed their outstanding bagels. Great egg sandwich and lox on bagel. Tremendous lemon blueberry scone. Line of locals picking up their daily loaves. Really good! read more

Love this Bakery! Will continue to stop whenever I'm in or near Baltimore. Sandwiches, loaves of bread, cookies, bread pudding, everything has been outstanding! read more

Go here a lot and love to bring friends to try out pastries. Last visit my friend had her service dog and as we approached to order (the dog sitting right at the door) we got a very rude "ma'm your dog cannot be in here, take your dog outside". The dog was well-behaved, and for the record, not inside the small area to order. My friend left and I ordered for both of us. Disappointing as usually the sunny service and pastries keep me coming time and time again. Not dog friendly and do not recommend for any dog owners. read more

Stopped in to grab a quick breakfast because it was close to the hotel. The spicy fennel bagel was incredible! I got it with egg and cheese, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Tried a few pastries as well which were solid, but the bagels aren't to miss. 100% recommend stoping by for breakfast if you have the chance. read more

Solid baking, just solid. There is a reason that they were voted the best bakery in Baltimore. Multigrain bread was excellent, scones, muffins, key lime pie, and cookies, just tried their meatball sandwich on ciabatta, and that was good as well. I always make this a stop anytime I'm in Baltimore. Oh, friendly service every time too! read more

Top notch bakery right in little Italy. Street parking is available and I recommend going early for more selection! They're open Wednesday through Sunday 8-4. After 2 pm their bread is 20% off (not sure for how long this deal is for!) I got their Baltimore sourdough and apricot sunflower sourdough which were fresh and delicious! The winners were the bread pudding (omg, just incredible) and the lavender fig shortbread (just melts in your mouth!). Since I went 30 min before closing they were out of a lot of items but I enjoyed everything I got! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They even gave me a cookie for free since it was broken! Will certainly be back!! read more

Fantastic place! I was visiting Baltimore, and went to this bakery everyday. Their lox, breakfast sandwich, and croissants are all so delicious. read more

I had the pleasure of visiting this bakery and it did not disappoint! Everyone was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the many pastries. The croissants were melt in your mouth flaky and the blueberry scone....I can't find the words yet..exceptional . Ovenbird is my new bakery ! read more

Definitely worth getting up early and waiting in line for these pastries. Their almond croissant was still warm, fluffy and not overly sweet. read more

We were visiting Baltimore from Philly and friend recommended this bakery. It was so so good! Friendly staff and amazing food. We basically ordered half the menu for breakfast and our favorites were the homemade bagels, the sourdough bread and chocolate chip cookies (that we saved for the car ride back home). Everything was fresh and exceptionally well done. So glad we made this stop. read more

Perfect latte and both sweet and savory baked items were delicious. The staff was friendly as well!

Great customer service, and even better pastries! Very excited to go back for their sandwiches sometime.

Got fairly good options to choose from! Their croissants were on point. I would definitely return! The line is pretty long but it gets short fairly soon. read more

I've come here almost every day since the first time about a week ago. The staff are exceptionally friendly and the food is incredible! Perfect bagels, delicious bread pudding. The setup is great and service is very quick. About to head there now! read more

Picked up food during COVID. Directly spoke to and met with the owner who seemed to be dealing with a crazy busy kitchen but was still very polite and excelled at customizing our order over phone...walked into the store for pickup and was tempted to buy almost everything because it was so fresh...address all kinds of pastries, savories and coffee...great min and pop stroke who try real hard to please and friendly staff! read more

The pastries at this place are astounding. So glad I don't live around the corner...it would be too tempting to go everyday. My favs are the blueberry scones and almond croissants. oh and service is always with a smile! Thank you! read more

The chocolate chirp cookie!! It's the perfect blend of being salty and sweet, chewy and crispy.

Amazing bread and breakfast pastries, super friendly staff, and they take good covid precautions (only one party at a time allowed inside to place orders). Definitely will be returning! read more

I came to Ovenbird because of a notification from yelp. I love homemade pastries. The pictures of the blueberry scone drew me in. I noticed they also specialized in various breads. I had a turkey on focaccia. Excellent!! They were out of the blueberry scones when I arrived but offered to make some if I didn't mind waiting. I didn't mind at all. It was worth the wait. I will definitely be back!!! read more

Absolutely amazing. Definitely a must when we are in town! Everything we tried (two large bags full) was delicious!

Baguette and Rosemary focaccia were great, but the almond croissant and bagels looked better than they tasted. Definitely not bad, but I've had better. Prepare to wait in like for 20+ min on a Saturday morning. read more

Have become a regular here. Food is excellent with very caring owners/staff. So nice to see a business open at this time.

Everything is delicious, the sourdough bread is incredible. Yum yum yum yum yum (5 Yums)

The food as well as the customer service was awesome! We made a special trip just for the sourdough bread. It was as good as it looked!

I've had several thIngs from here, from sweet to savory, all all have been excellent! Staff is very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to returning next time I'm in the area. read more

Can't rave enough about this place! Everything I've tried, I've loved-- from the spicy fennel bagel, the Turkish breakfast buns, the scones (both sweet and savory), the lemon buns and Viennese whirls. I'd post pictures but they don't last long enough to do so! They've only been open a couple weeks and keep coming out with new menu items every day. Service is very friendly and personable! Highly recommend! read more