We stopped by Doppio Pasticceria Sicilian Bakery for lunch with our two Grand-Loves (ages 6 and…read more10). It is a cozy, smaller spot, but the team moves really efficiently. We opted to sit inside instead of the patio because a rogue bee decided to bother the girls, LOL! The pizzas are made completely fresh to order. We got a Pepperoni Pizza for the girls and the Meat Lover's Pizza for my Wife(My BFF) and me (we swapped out the prosciutto and added onions). The girls absolutely loved theirs and knocked down 3 to 4 slices each! The crust had great crispness and held up firmly without getting soggy. The pepperoni and sausage brought tremendous flavor, though I preferred the Meat Lover's because the sausage and onions created that extra layer of savory depth. The crust edge was just a tiny bit darker than we normally prefer, but that was minuscule compared to the overall quality. Big thumbs up all around for both the food and the friendly service. Before leaving, we had to grab some treats from the bakery side to go: Cannoli: My Wife (My BFF) ordered this (fried shell filled fresh to order with sheep's milk ricotta, cinnamon, chocolate chips, candied orange, and pistachio). Classic and delicious. Bomboloni: An incredible fried yeasted doughnut filled with honey saffron pastry cream. The dough itself was so soft, pillowy, and fresh. The honey saffron filling is unique, light, and not overly sweet, my Wife (My BFF) wasn't as keen on that specific flavor profile, but I loved it. Cornetto: Essentially a giant, lightly sweetened laminated brioche croissant. Flaky, buttery, and light. We could easily eat these pastries on a regular basis. We're thrilled to have found another go-to pizza and bakery spot whenever the craving hits!

Didn't love it, but I think it's just not for me…read more Came on a Sunday morning, as others have mentioned it's very small inside but it's nicely designed with beautiful tile. We got 2 pastries and 2 coffee drinks. I got a lemon spritz espresso soda thing which actually was delicious! My husband got plain iced coffee which was also good. What I didn't appreciate was my drink being served in a soggy, soaking wet/condensing cup. They use paper to go cups. They need to figure that out, it was pretty rough to hold - collapsing and soggy, not a great experience. Our pastries were just okay - got the fig/creme filled big puff and a spinach ricotta pastry. Both were fine, a bit dry, and I've had similar/better things from Tous Le Jous, cafe dear Leon, and even ovenbird. These seemed maybe not so fresh. They do charge a 15% gratuity for all orders so we paid about $4 extra for a soggy cup and only okay pastries. Ultimately we just didn't love the experience and the cost. I'd come back to try the pizza and sandwiches but I will have low expectations.

Some of the best coffee I've had!…read more We visited Cafe Los Suenos after seeing them recommending all over social media, and now we know exactly why! First, the staff is so incredibly friendly! The owner chatted with us during our whole visit. The coffee was so fresh, and I absolutely loved the horchata coffee. They even had El Salvador beans to purchase which my husband was so excited about! If you're looking for a cozy coffee spot, definitely check this place out!

Warning: only go on week days…read more When the owner is working it's great but on weekends the people he has working are clowns and cry if they have to break a sweat. One of them was being such a whiney baby that I just walked out -not worth it on the weekend . Gen Z can't handle crowds-they're too fragile

The Bun Shop is a large open yet dark space with a good amount of seating. They will heat up your…read morebun selections for immediate enjoyment. We got ours heated for the train trip, since they were stored chilled. The breakfast bun fared better of my two picks, as the folded up corners of the chickpea pastry got tough to bite through when consumed later at room temperature.

Hangout spot. Variety of different seating and open large seating spots. Open late. Dark and…read morelaid back Drinks and food are decent but nothing magical, highlight is the space and openness for sure

Believe the rave reviews -- it really is as good as people say it is…read more I didn't go to a single other place twice during my short trip to Baltimore, but this one had to be my last stop before I left. That should tell you something! I also genuinely did not think their most popular item, the crab pastry, would live up to the hype... but holy crap, it really is that good. It's such a unique pastry and it's so filling too. I love their coffee, and I ended up ordering a bunch of pastries just to try them -- every single one was a hit. Not a miss in the bunch. It's also such a beautiful cafe, with lots of students and people working and chatting. Such a lovely place to sit for a while. Highly recommend!

Came here to get the famous crab dip bagel. Parking is tight and I had to park a few blocks over in…read morea side street. (FYI...watch the signs to avoid being towed). No issues. I went on a weekday and there was a short line so the wait was no more than 5-7 minutes. The ambiance was fast-paced and smelled of fresh baked pastries, which was right up my alley. There was plenty is seating in the back as well as outdoor. They have a menu for you to peruse before you order. They have assorted sweet and savory items along with typical bakery drinks (coffee, tea, etc.). The staff were very pleasant when I approached the counter for my order: a crab dip bagel, ham and cheese croissant, and a "crookie", which was a croissant with chocolate chips inside and topped with chocolate chip cookies. My items were packaged in no time and I was provided with reheating instructions for my items as well. First up, the crab bagel, a nice, fresh, pillow soft bagel topped with a mixture of fresh crab and sweet corn (not on my bingo card to be included in a traditional crab dip ). This was interesting...I did have to add additional Old Bay seasoning to this once I was home (I'm a Bmore gurl, what can I say?), which made it more tasty, in my option. Now, for me, would I go across town and potentially stand in a long line for this? No, I wouldn't. It was just okay for me. Next, the ham and cheese croissant. The croissant was flaky and airy with the perfect amount of chew and crisp. I did reheat it according to the instructions and it was good. The ham's saltiness combined with the cheese and croissant made for a decent item. Finally, the "crookie", which I also heated up. Now THIS???? I was not expecting that burst of sweet, delectable flavor in my mouth. This was my afterthought purchase and proved to be THE star of my whole Cafe Dear Leon experience. The croissant, once again, flaky, chewy, airy with the surprise of chocolate chips inserted with those two chocolate chip cookies on top....NOW, would I go across town and potentially stand in line for THIS? YES, yes I would!! All in all La Maison Cafe Dear Leon won me over with the ham and cheese croissant and definitely the "crookie"! I will be making my way across town again soon.

I won't be back and it's because the coffee wasn't good. It's the service. I ordered a latte that…read morewas listed as one price in the menu but showed a different price when it was put in the system. I asked the server why and she had an attitude and suggested I was looking at something different. When I asked her to please correct it, she said well we need to change the menu because it hasn't been updated with new pricing. Okay? That sounds like in the mean time you should honor the price on your menu. I don't think I would come back after this because while it wasn't her fault, she was not pleasant about it at all

I stopped by Coffee Olivia before catching an Amtrak train and grabbed a couple of lattes. It's a…read moreconvenient spot if you're looking for a quick coffee on the go, and the location makes it an easy stop before traveling. The coffee was good, but it felt more like a chain coffee shop than a specialty café. The syrups appeared to be standard rather than house-made, so it didn't have the craft coffee experience I was hoping for. During my visit, my iced latte had quite a bit of ice, and when the lid was put on, some of the espresso spilled over the sides of the cup. The cup was quickly wiped off and handed to me, which was a little disappointing. Overall, it's a convenient option if you're nearby and need a quick coffee, but I'd probably explore other local coffee shops first if I had the time.

Good coffee, great food. But no where to eat it! Very limited space w Covid restrictions (this was…read morea month ago so maybe they've since been lifted), but we had to eat in our car! We had the Kale pesto sandwich and breakfast sandwich, both were good (esp the kale). Will come again if I can avoid peak hours.

Food. 3/10 Atmosphere 6/10…read moreService 5/10 Tips: there is a huge parking lot! Honestly, I'm not sure what happened with my tomato soup, but it was so watery. I could taste water and salt only, no tomato. My sandwich was really bland and I did not like the bread at all. Also, they gave me two slices of pickles, the ends of it, was I really supposed to eat that? I feel like it was supposed to be thrown away and they just added it to my plate. Overall, pretty disappointed after coming all the way here from Philadelphia. Coffee also tasted watered down and diluted, even though I got three shots.

Very intimate place and perfect for coffee and small bites. It was the perfect place for me to work…read moreon some school things. The staff is very nice and amazing service. They helped me choose the perfect drink.

This was my second time here, but first time in. My first visit they were closing early as we…read morepulled up. This time around I met up with a friend over beverages. I grabbed a strawberry smoothie, it was okay, I wouldn't order again but I also drank my whole smoothie. Ordering was smooth, I looked around for a menu before being told I needed to use the kiosk, whoops my bad. The space has a vibe and you can tell thought went into the decor, but I had trouble with the cleanliness. I avoided the couch filled with stains and then the flies. I looked around to see if I saw fly traps but I didnt. I eventually got up and went outside as I was constantly swatting at flies.

When I was craving good coffee and good vibes while in Baltimore, it was Bird In Hand that…read moredelivered on almost every occasion (pretty much all the time that I didn't switch things up by going to Blueprint, with their review coming later)! On top of being a solid coffeehouse, Bird doubles as a great local bookstore filled with plenty of good reads. But I was craving caffeine and their seasonal lattes and Vietnamese iced coffee proved to be sweet revelations! they also have a full espresso bar and even have a good selection of spirits for when you need to kick back and imbibe on a cocktail. For food I saw a lot of temptng options on the menu,which included breakfast options like avocado toast and egg & cheese sandwiches, and seasonal salads. But it was hard to turn down the spicy ham banh MI which delivered a savory salty burn in the right way! Toss in awesome service, and a water refill station that serves still and sparkling, and you have the perfect pick me up!

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

Good Neighbor is an absolute VIBE! If you're looking for a trendy, laid-back spot to kick back,…read moreenjoy some coffee or wine, and just escape for a little while, this is definitely the place. We ordered the croissant, cinnamon brioche toast, a bowl of fruit, an iced chai latte, and a hot chocolate. The cinnamon brioche toast was easily a standout, it had the perfect combination of cinnamon and butter in every bite and tasted phenomenal. The iced chai latte was a little watered down for my preference, but it was still enjoyable. The atmosphere is really what makes Good Neighbor special. The space has such a cool, relaxed energy that makes you want to hang out and stay awhile. Parking can be a little tricky, so I'd recommend planning ahead, but overall, this was such a great experience. Great food, great atmosphere, and an overall amazing vibe. I'll definitely be back!

nice people, good vibes, warm atmosphere. i ordered the…read morematch latte and it was definitely one of the better ones i've tried. i didn't get it sweetened and even then its still very good. definitely would recommend!

OMG so good, rustic and tastes homemade…read more Baltimore Bxmb (5/5) - Baltimore's Berger's Cookies nestled on a vanilla egg custard base. We warmed it up in the oven and air fryer a few times which let the chocolate melt.

One of the best places my family and I have every visited! We had the pleasure of meeting the…read moreowner, who gave us great insight into the company and how he got to be where he is today. Very wonderful person! We were just visiting, so we got a variety of pies. My favorites are the key lime and chocolate cream pie. But every pie is delicious, so you can't go wrong with any pie you order. Best pie in the DMV area, and will definitely revisit if we're back in Baltimore!