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    Darren A.

    Let's see what these cult fave 'dinner rolls' are all about. The history behind The Avenue Bakery is quite impressive. Upon entering, you are greeted with the oat magical journey through the history of Baltimore. It is truly something to behold / experience for yourselves. My "raison d'etre" for coming was to try these rolls everyone raves about! Okay, so here we go. 1) White Dinner Rolls - absolutely delicious!!! So happy I stopped by here to try these lil gems. I sliced a couple in half and laid them sliced side down in pan of butter to give a nice toasting. I also placed some in the oven and buttered once they came out. BOTH versions were BANGERS!!!! Yummm!!! These also come in wheat. SCORE!!! 2) Pecan pie (mini) looked delicious but I have it to a friend thy was excited when they saw it... lol. I'm sure they loved it. Presumptuous SCORE!! 3) Choc chip cookies - lacked flavor. Maybe hot/ warm, these would be better but they tasted like maybe butter wasn't used. The underside had a hardened coating like a wax or dried lard. Maybe this was a bad batch but these weren't for me. MEH! 4) Lemon Pound Cake - Now I LOVE me a lemon pound cake... any day, any week, any time but errr uhhh. This slice regretfully, was a bit dry & lacked flavor. MEH! 5) Peach Cobbler - Now THIS was a BANGER!!! When I got home, I melted some butter and sautéed the cobbler. It was BANGIN!!!! Especially when I served it hot w/ a scoop of ice cream! SCORE!! 6) Arnold Palmer - As always, this drink simply does NOT disappoint! Delicious! SCORE!! I will definitely be back for the rolls and to try a few other offerings.

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    Jamie F.

    My pastries wasn't fresh. They taste a day old. I got there exactly when they open up. You walk up to a service window. Maybe I should had went there later in the day when that made fresh pastries

    AlohaElyce ..

    Oh..my goodie ness!! Famous rolls, pound cake, sweet potato pie, cookies. The best of Baltimore. I wish I lived close by..this would be my everyday bakery with coffee. Mrs and Son/nephew sweetest peeps. Check them out..its worth the travel:-)

    On historic Pennsylvania Avenue blocks from the birthplace of Thurgood Marshall!!!  Best rolls I've had since high school!!
    Roger H.

    This place is a treasure and a strong effort of a local couple to rebuild old Historic Pennsylvania Avenue....one business at a time. I was told to go by the director of the Upton Historic District ...weeks later I go and there she is to tell me more history. The bakery is famous for Poppay's yeast rolls. Among the best I've had in years. Soft, hot with butter. I took a dozen home. They also have pastries and coffee. In summer they have jazz in their courtyard. Read the history on the walls. Nicest people ever.

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    Delicious. Lives up to the hype. Take out only. Courteous service. Coffee was good. Make the trip.

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    La Maison by Cafe Dear Leon

    4.8(63 reviews)
    1.3 miRemington

    Holy cow, the pastries here are INSANE! Soft and delicate, and the sandwiches are suuper filling…read more 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.

    While in the area I used my yelp and saw this. My fellow yelpie friends gave it good reviews…read morerecently. 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.

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    Llamas’ Corner - Llama Sunrise Breakfast Panini -- smoked paprika aioli sauce, fluffy eggs, bacon jam, creamy guacamole, mozzarella cheese

    Llamas’ Corner

    4.2(88 reviews)
    0.8 miBolton Hill
    Minority-owned & operated
    Eco-friendly

    Llamas Corner is such a gem in Bolton Hill. The café is beautifully decorated, with art from local…read moreartists covering the walls, and the music sets a really vibey, welcoming mood that makes you want to linger. This was my second visit, and it definitely lived up to the first. On my first stop, I had the ham and Swiss panini with a cookie butter latte. The sandwich was grilled perfectly, crispy on the outside, melty and satisfying inside, and the latte was absolutely delicious. I was honestly bummed to learn the cookie butter latte was seasonal because it deserves a permanent spot on the menu. This time around, I tried the breakfast panini and added ham, along with an iced sugar cookie latte (another seasonal drink that was so good). The food was pleasant and comforting, and once again, the drink really stole the show. Overall, Llamas Corner nails the combo of great atmosphere, thoughtful food, and creative drinks. I'll definitely be back... just crossing my fingers that some of those seasonal lattes become regulars.

    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.

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    Biscoff Cookie Crunch Latte

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    Bird In Hand

    3.9(139 reviews)
    1.8 miCharles Village
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    What an amazing day to have an amazing iced ginger tumeric latte made with oat milk…read more The relaxed hippie spot is calling you to endulge in a peaceful drink specially prepared by the friendliest people. Stop by and make a cool selection of your choice of drink whether hot or cold. You wont be disappointed unless your tastebuds are off

    This review is solely based upon an event I attended here, not the actual bookstore itself. Bird in…read moreHand is a really cute cafe, bookstore, which I plan to return to try the coffee and pastries I stopped for their Community Dinner event called Eat with Me. It was a community dinner party with Chef Char. You had a choice of a ticket with or without wine pairing. Me and my friend chose the ticket with wine pairing. The ticket included two glasses of wine. The menu was not printed online so we went in kinda blind on what was served. The first course was a roasted vegetable dish which consisted of broccoli, fingerling potatoes and pears with a Greek yogurt sauce. The second course was chicken thighs with risotto in a tomato sauce and the third course was a granola strudel with pears. There was also an arugula salad with grapefruit segments and parmesan cheese. I can be brutally honest, none of the courses were seasoned well. The first course was cold, the vegetables were wilted and did not mesh well. Was not expecting pears to be with my roasted vegetables. The second course was underwhelming as well. The food did not have any flavor and the dessert was not my favorite at all. I only ate the fruit out of the dessert. The chef did come out and let us know what each course was, however I felt that she really wasn't too personable with the guests. A few of the guests at the table were her friends so she only engaged with them, and of course they hyped her up, however the food was bland and underwhelming and the majority of the guests including myself did not finish their plates. If there is another community dinner, I hope it will be with a different chef in mind As I stated before my review is of the event, not the business as a whole.

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    Bird In Hand - Orange, Cranberry, & Chocolate Oat Cookie from Ovenbird Bakery ($3) and Large Iced Coffee ($3.75)

    Orange, Cranberry, & Chocolate Oat Cookie from Ovenbird Bakery ($3) and Large Iced Coffee ($3.75)

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