The Bun Shop was a great place to be! The ambience is actually very cool and distinct- industrial and cozy at the same time with the couch and the piano. We ordered the Ham and Gruyere and the Pork Bun and both were unbelievably tasting and fresh. The Hong Kong Milk Tea was the ideal matching. It is an excellent place to get rest or have a reunion with friends. Would certainly go back to visit again! read more

The service is cool and the environment is really chill. I really wanted to try the food, but the cleanliness threw me off. I understand the whole grunge, dark vibe, but every surface I sat at, touched, or could see had fingerprints and smudges on it, and it just didn't sit right with me. Thank you to the lady at the counter for the iced chai latte, I appreciated that. I just think the place would be a lot better if it was cleaner. read more

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

The Bun Shop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Your average cafe experience! Ordered a matcha latte and the chickpea pastry - the latte was okay (not very strong matcha flavor) and I thought there was too much filling for the amount of dough in the pastry! But the flavor wasn't bad! Inside was pretty empty when I went (weekday AM), but I could see this being a fun place to grab a drink/pastry and study - lots of seating here! read more

The Bun Shop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Mhmm. This is hard as a lover of the Bun shop! I've been coming here for years! But something has been wrong recently... subpar food. The char siu bun has barely any filling. The coffee has been watery and the Vietnamese iced coffee tastes just like ... regular iced coffee. Majorly sad as this use to be a fav spot! Mac and cheese balls aren't bad tho! read more

I was looking for late night food after an open mic and this was close by, to my delight. Limited selection of food was available late. I had the Mac n cheese bun which was the perfect thing. Lots of people quietly reading or working in tablets. Studious atmosphere. I am happy to have stumbled upon this gem especially since Baltimore seems short on late night food options. read more

I really enjoy the community space and the baristas. Obviously, the coffee is creative. and amazing, and the baked goods are worth paring. Whether it's the Vietnamese, coffee or the Dusa de leche. This place has my heart for the best pick me up. read more

The Bun Shop - If you're looking for something to do, this is the place to find community events and services. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Pretty disappointed because this was not Vietnamese coffee. It tasted like cold brew with milk. Vietnamese coffee is thick with a lot of ice but this wasn't it. Plus the place was super cold!! read more

Great food, friendly staff, and chill study vibes -- The Bun Shop is a go-to café for comfort and creativity. What makes it even better are the late hours -- perfect for students, creators, or anyone who likes a quiet, stylish spot to work or unwind read more

Me and my daughter came here on a Friday afternoon, the ambience was very relaxed and chill. It looks like a haunted Café with medieval times inside, very different, but Adam in which it was his first day was very kind and did a great job servicing us. I would highly recommend just because Adam was a cool dude and the environment is someplace different, I didn't eat just got tea which was pretty good and my daughter got chicken tikka which she loved so five out of five. read more

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The Bun Shop is a lovely place to catch up with friends or come in and get some work done. I love the beverage selections! My favorite time to visit is on a rainy night or afternoon as it is dark and cozy. They have late hours as well. read more

My boyfriend and I came here a little too many times on our short trip to the city (to be fair, it was down the street from our hotel). While it's a touch too dark to feel overwhelming welcoming, the pastries and drinks hold up. The gothic interior was actually charming-- really brought me back to grandma's house, especially with the huge community tables and ancient furniture. One day they were a little understaffed so our drinks took forever, but the other days were fine and we felt the quality maintained. It's not the best coffee/tea/pastries ever, but the vibes absolutely pass the test. read more

The Bun Shop - Thai tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Bun, to me, still reminds of the early aughts when they opened or opined on a savory-dominated but sweet adjacent selection of pastries and roti and rolls--oh my! (And an array of caffeine drinks, natch!) Needed to be here tonight for some matcha tea, a cookie and some bop of Monk, Coltrane, Miles and others to calm that antsy feeling in the silence of students at laptops, the thrum of the night city and the occasional street stray jonesing for some change. The service is laid back and on point. read more

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The Hong Kong drink was good (sweet). The macchiato was not a real macchiato (it was a Starbucks version, aka, a huge watery latte). The curry puff pastry was good, wish it came with a sauce. Ambiance, seating, location and vibe were perfect. Also had a bike rack out front. Will come here again, but mainly for the ambiance. Servers were nice also read more

Unfortunately this place is just overall kind of mid. I had an iced white peach tea (very good, best thing here), along with a Vietnamese iced coffee and a cheese, egg and onion bun. Typically, places with a specific food in their name are quite good but the bun was just eh. Like not bad enough to say anything bad about it, but it's supremely ordinary. The coffee doesn't have any kick, wasn't to well balanced. I don't plan on returning here again, at least not with some food already in hand. read more

The Bun Shop - Vietnamese coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Came late on a Friday night and the vibe was pretty confusing. I wasn't thrilled that it seemed to faintly smell of cigarettes when we walked in. Like that they have all the flyers for local arts events around town. The Nutella cookie that I had was pretty good, and it's nice that they warm it up. Better than that though was the lavender tea latte. Would definitely get that again, though probably to go. read more

Love this little hidden gem. You can play games. You can study and get some of the best buns in the area! Location is tight sometimes for parking but worth it. read more

The Bun Shop - Community corner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Very reasonably priced drinks. Great relaxing atmosphere on a Friday evening. Love the vibe. Did not try the food.

Loved checking this spot out. It's extremely hip and trendy. The hours make it incredible for a meetup spot for any group project or meeting. They have tables that can fit 12-15 people. The aesthetic is kind of goth and edgy. There are still a lot of comfortable seating options too. The people who work here are incredible. They're easy to talk to and really helpful. I loved that they talked to me about the different buns and which ones were best. I ordered the lemon rotiboy and the honey matcha latte. I wish I realized there were straws sooner because there was so much ice in the honey matcha it felt really watered down. When I finally got a straw I got more of the flavor. The matcha was 3.5 stars for me. My lemon rotiboy had a zesty tang. It was very filling. My friend ordered a stuffed bun and there wasn't a lot of filling inside, but she enjoyed what she did have. She also loved the hot cocoa's flavors. read more

The Bun Shop - Lemon Rotiboy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Ok- I am officially 50ish and lived through a series or two of BMF . That being said, when I walked through those Bun Shop doors I immediately thought I made a wrong turn and was now in a crack house! But instantly I realized it was 2023 and this is an Internet cafe and these are not zombies! These are really intelligent, vibrant people with important things to do on their laptops! It got even better because the barista/ cashier was nice and patient because it takes me at least 5 minutes to double click and authorize my Apple Pay. OMG- I'm officially my mom! The chocolate viet coffee was aau-ight. The ginger roti bun was really good and the customer service and quiet atmosphere was top notch! read more

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OMG. It was 12 midnight when I typed in coffee and I was shock to see that this place was open tell 3am, it was 30walk away, I just had to see it for my self. The atmosphere is so relaxing The employees are really friendly Many options to choose from I know where I'm grabbing late coffee read more

The Bun Shop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The drinks are very creative and wholly unique to this place, and perfectly matching the shop's vibes. There's jazz playing on the speakers, and the decor feels like old timey American meets dark academia. There are a lot of outlets and extension cords around, making this a popular spot for remote working (also, they're open until 3 am!!). I ordered a Hong Kong and was pleasantly surprised by both the speed of service and the blend of tea and espresso. read more

The Bun Shop - coffee and front of store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I had an early train with time to waste before hotel check in and I stumbled upon this gem. I was impressed by their late hours. The space itself is huge with ample seating via couches, communal tables, and smaller solo tables. It felt cozy and homey. I ordered the Vietnamese iced coffee and char siu bun. The coffee was on par with that kind I can get in NYC. Solid choice. I wish the bun had a little more filling but overall was a good mix of sweet and savory. 10/10 recommend when you're in the area and in need of respite/chills vibes. read more

The ambiance is very nice. It's spacious and has a relaxing atmosphere. Other than that I can't say much more on the positives. The buns and empanadas were pretty meh. Nothing to really write home about and the snickerdoodle cookies are horrible. Way too much flour and no distinctive taste. Similar to a bland scone. The viet coffee is pretty ok too. Overall, I wouldn't recommend unless it's to grab a coffee and get some work done. read more

The Bun Shop - Breakfast bun - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Nice place for a quick brunch, the place was so cool and pleasant ambiance inside. I was blown away by how good everything was. The barista was friendly. I had a latte with my Pork bun which has great flavor. It was absoutely perfect, fresh bread, great seasoning and super tasty. Their coffee is equally amazing, smooth, rich, and never bitter. The staff is friendly. read more

I love that a place like this exists! A late night cafe is what every community needs :) This cafe is located on a little street decorated with hanging lights at night time. It has a real old timey charm about it, from the streets to the interior. The cafe has tons of seating and outlets. The service was great and very friendly. I ordered an iced Hong Kong and a rotiboy. The barista said they were out, so they had to get some from the other location earlier, and he said he could make me a fresh one. The Hong Kong was pretty good and nicely sweetened. Make sure to mix it up because I think I only tasted the espresso first then the tea. The fresh bread took about 15 mins and came out super warm. It was so nice of him to make a fresh one for me! If you do get a chance to try it warm, it's SO GOOD. Such a simple bread but it was super comforting. The crust on top is just a bit sweet and the bread is soft and chewy. I think it's a sweet bread but overall it leaned more neutral/salty. This would've been really good dunked in a hot beverage. I'd love to try the matcha one next time if they have it. If I was still a student, this would be the perfect spot for late night studying or just catching up with a friend. read more

The Bun Shop - Rotiboy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The bun shop has *immaculate* WFH vibes. The baristas are talented, and food is always sure to be fresh! I love having this hidden gem in my backyard! read more

Laid back cafe, which actually offers unique pastries such as mac n cheese bread, Indian flavor bread, Pho inspired bread, etc. Coffee was great too. read more

Coffee can be hit or miss here but I go for the ambiance and the seating. Very good vibes, nice seating, late hours. I go here often.

Bun Shop, a classic! I've been here a few times, and can't believe I've never made the time to write a review! WHAT I'VE TRIED: Viet iced coffee Chocolate Viet Thai iced tea Rotiboy DRINKS/FOOD: Everything has been pretty good! I will say that if you're looking for a sickly sweet and strong ca phe sua da like the kind you'll find at traditional Viet bakeries or restaurants, this is not it. It seemed a bit more like a sweet latte to me, but was nevertheless good. The chocolate Viet is what I would recommend. The Thai iced tea was also wonderful, and was perfectly brewed and sweetened. I'd come back for that. The rotiboy!!! So good. It was actually my first one. Texturally, think pineapple bun / concha / melonpan but with a thinner crust. Nice and warm too. SERVICE: Baristas have always been kind every time I'm here and have made recommendations for me when they're out of something. VIBES: SPECTACULAR. Tons of seating, including comfy sofas and outlets. The times I've been here, people are definitely on the grind getting some work done, so it's pretty quiet. You can come here with a friend and chat but you might stand out. COVID SAFETY: Pretty standard. No outdoor seating, but staff have their masks on at all times. BOTTOM LINE: I wouldn't say this would be my Viet coffee go-to, but definitely a go-to to get some work done, especially late at night. Can't wait to be back to try the rest of those pastries. read more

The Bun Shop - Chocolate Viet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Really spacious coffee shop with a chill vibe. They have a variety of drinks, including some Asian-inspired ones like Vietnamese iced coffee and Hong Kong (coffee with tea) and assorted baked goods. The iced Hong Kong is not bad - a little diluted by ice but good flavor. Waited for about 10 mins for the tea to steep. The lighting though was quite dim so not sure if it's good for studying or working. read more

The Bun Shop - Iced Hong Kong - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great place to work, love the funky ambiance, I do think the food and coffee is not super consistent.

There isn't enough seating or tables for how busy this coffee shop gets. I also ordered a chai tea and it tasted more like hot water. Also, like I said the shop seemed pretty busy and only one person was both taking and making the orders so that could be the reason for the drink not tasting good. I am not sure if I would return or recommend this shop. read more

Found this place while visiting Baltimore. It's a different vibe in the best way possible. It looks closed from the outside because of how dark it is inside. When you go in you see all types of people quietly going on about the daily grind. It's the people's WeWork. The pastries are great, very flaky and buttery. I got the ham and gruyere and apple turn over. I recommend getting both. The coffees we got were so good. I got the Vietnamese iced coffee and my girlfriend got the tres leches latte. Both are really good, the tres leches is a dessert coffee. Wish I lived around here so I could come more often. read more

The Bun Shop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This is my new favorite spot to get computer work done! There's plenty of seating and outlets. WiFi is solid. I've tried the iced honey macchiato, dos leches latte, and Hong Kong--all drinks were delicious. I always love spending my morning hours here being productive. The only thing is that there are a few flies roaming inside the place but that's not a big deal to me. read more

The Bun Shop - Dos leches latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We came here very early on a Sunday morning. I really liked the vibe of this pastry shop. There were a variety of several small pastries to pick from and assorted coffees and teas you could order. I ordered a couple of pastries and they were placed in a convection oven to heat up quickly. I enjoyed the apple gruyere turnover. It was different, savory, with a hint of green apple flavor. The chicken pasty was also small, savory, and tasty. I felt the dough made for a flaky flavorful crust. They were both small snacks not meant to fill you up, but indulge in to get the day started. It was pretty quiet on the inside and I am sure I saw a couple of people reading books. This place makes for a cool morning place to chill out! read more

The Bun Shop - Chicken pasty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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chai latte 3/5 - honestly my biggest issue here was the amount of flies I spotted inside their glass cases holding their baked goods :( - came on a weekend and it was intensely crowded but it could be a good place to meet and hang out - google noted they had piroshki but after asking after them the cashier looked confused and they said they didn't have any which was disappointing as it was the reason I came here initially read more

Great spot. Tasty buns, really nice loose leaf tea, friendly service - but it's the ambiance that I absolutely love about The Bun Shop. Beautiful industrial chic with gold leaf I-beams and nice long tables in the front with a few comfy chairs and small tables in the back. Great place for creatives, academics, readers, and writers to gather or just come do their own thing amidst great hot drinks and delicious snacks. read more

The Bun Shop - Loose leaf French lavender tea. The aroma was heavenly and it tasted just as good!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The bun shop is a cute little cafe located in Mount Vernon right by the University of Maryland Medical Center. Open until 3am nightly, this is the place to go if you need a place to get on the late night grind. The breads here are solid and they tend to have a variety of sweet and savory options, and gave a good selection of vegetarian friendly options. My go to is the classic rotiboy! You can never go wrong with this slightly sweet bread. Other good items that I've had are the char Siu bao (most like the baked buns, but not very authentic), the burger boy, and the matcha rotiboy. I have also tried the pho beef roll, the pizza roll, and the apple and gruyere but those were also only okay. Because their menu is so simple, they are able to quickly serve everyone. The thing that takes the longest time is for them to make their drinks, which are worth the wait! My go-tos are the Dos leches latte and the Thai tea. I have had their Vietnamese coffee (both original and chocolate) and have also enjoyed them. Seating here can really vary, depends on how busy it is but I haven't had trouble squeezing in somewhere before. The bathroom is a bit dirty, not very well kept, but understandable because they have very few workers here at any given time. There are a few outlets by the communal tables in the middle of the front dining area, but otherwise there are very few outlets. Make sure you charge all of your devices at home before coming here or else you might find yourself SOL! Pro tip: Bring your own extension cord if your devices are not fully charged before heading over here. read more

I love the Vietnamese coffee here!! Noting that I am easily convinced by tastiness = level of sweetness hahahaha I came with a lovely friend who let me know that the collection of pastries they featured isn't quite authentic to the South Asian pastry names they have. The whole nature of the cafe is quite emo or comfortably edgy. Many customers regularly come and go from the couple of times I've come here. As a Hopkins student - it's a good place to study if you can find the times when it isn't too crowded! I've been to better cafe's but among the cafe scene in Baltimore - this is definitely one of the top. read more