First Timer... The…read moredecor is so adorable. The music is upbeat and soothing. It's cozy with seating for a nice friends meetup. There's metered parking out front. We heard about them on socials. We stopped in after my niece's school program. Our order for 4: 2 White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes, 1 Fruity Pebbles Cupcake and 1 Dulce De Leche Cupcake BBL "Banana Bread Latte", Banana Bread Matcha with Oat Milk, Blueberry Cheesecake Matcha with Oat Milk and a Strawberry Lemonade The others enjoyed their drinks in the car. I waited until I got to my destination to enjoy the delicious Banana Bread Latte. Both team members who served us were helpful and kind. The cupcakes were just as delicious as the drinks. It's not too sweet! We highly recommend! Can I get back here before I head back to the west? :-)

Came here to get their crab dip stuffed Baltimore biscuit that was featured on the local news…read moremorning show. The parking is metered so make sure you feed the meter. As I was coming back to my car, there was a traffic cop giving out tickets. Sistahs' Sweets is, as you may have guessed, owned by two sisters and features sweet treats such as cupcakes and drinks as well as savory items, featuring their homemade cheddar biscuit. Upon entering, the ambiance was light and whimsical with punches of red and pink decorations and limited seating inside (wi fi is available) along with outside seating. The staff was pleasant and I placed my order: a crab dip stuffed Baltimore biscuit, a breakfast biscuit (consisting of egg, bacon on a cheddar biscuit), and blueberry Passionfruit and summer peach lemonades. My order was ready in no time. First the breakfast biscuit. The bacon and egg were perfectly cooked and sandwiched between a homemade cheddar biscuit, which was perfectly baked. This sandwich was really good. Now the crab dip stuffed Baltimore biscuit was another matter. The biscuit was nice a brown, but when I went in to cut, the inside was underbaked, dare I say raw. I was a little disappointed. There was a smear of crab dip inside, but not nearly enough to justify the price. I had to place it back in oven to bake enough for me to enjoy. Full disclosure, I did get a response from the owners who were very apologetic in what I received and offered to make it right with another one on the house on my next visit! Now THAT's customer service! Now let's get into the lemonades...both blew my tastebuds away. The blueberry passion fruit and summer peach had bits of fruit in them and all I have to say is that I really enjoyed them! Now my score was three stars due to the underbaked biscuit, but they could have easily gotten one of my seldom given 5 stars if that biscuit was baked through. Just more bake time is needed. All in all, I rock with Sistahs' Sweets and will gladly pay them a return biscuit not only to try the crab dip stuffed Baltimore biscuit again, but to try their other lemonades, cupcakes, and savory items.

I had my weekly coffee shop Saturday at Kanom Cafe. I'm from Baltimore and was visiting over the…read moreweekend, and chose Kanom because I'd never been there before. It's within the Johns Hopkins college campus & a neighborhood, so parking is really horrible. I ended up parking in a non spot and putting my hazards on. It's a cute little, but spacious place located next to an airport building. It's on the corner and has a nice little outside seating area with about 5 tables. Inside is bigger than it looks and has a nice amount of seating as well. Since my time was limited, I didn't really get to explore the menu like I wanted, so I ordered a hazelnut latte and a ham & cheese croissant. Their croissants looked so good, I wanted one of each. They also had several toasts on their menu. I'll have to go back for sure! Th service was regular, you order, they tell you how much you owe and you pay. I got in my car and couldn't wait. My first bite was like a bite into heaven. Every bite was the same way, so delicious & delicate. I wish I had two. The latte was perfect, just the right amount of hazelnut. Kanom Cafe is a must try!

Cute cafe near Hopkins offering delicious pastries and craft drinks. Checked this place out on a…read moreFriday afternoon and it wasn't too busy at all. The space is bright and simple, perfect for getting a study session in. The pastries looked so good I had to grab one. I was instantly drawn towards the garlic cream cheese bun because not a lot of places sell that and it's one of my favorites. This one did not disappoint. It was creamy, sweet, garlicky, and soft. The worker offered to warm it up for me since I was sitting inside and that made it 10x better. I'll definitely be back to try their coffee and for more delicious treats!

Locally owned, cutest shop and the best ice cream in town!!! From the minute you walk in and smell…read morethe amazing waffle cones, to the friendly welcoming staff and see all the unique flavors, you know you've come to the right place. The rich and creamy amazing flavors always stand out, as do the several vegan flavors they always have on hand!! You are always welcomed to taste test lots of flavors!! They do get crowded on weekends and holidays, but soooo worth the wait. Nowhere really to sit, so walk around and explore the great shops and sites of Hampden. Can also get pints to go, and definitely don't want to miss their famous flavor Maryland Mud!!!! There are a lot of iconic Baltimore names for their flavors!!!!

Summer is almost here, which means it's officially ice cream season. After walking around and…read moreshopping, I needed a little pick-me-up and stopped by The Charmery. Super cute spot, clean, inviting, and with a great variety of flavors. Alex recommended the Maryland Mud and roasted strawberry, and both were absolutely delicious. Honestly, ice cream this good doesn't even need toppings. Pair it with a waffle cone, and it's the perfect combo. Street parking is available, but it can get pretty busy on the weekends. Don't be afraid to park a little farther away, it's worth the walk. Take your time walking to the shops around and then treat yourself to some ice cream at The Charmery. Good lord, I almost forgot about the red velvet cookie. Don't leave without getting one.

Wonderful floor plan, interior design, music, lighting and overall atmosphere. LOVE!…read more The staff were all so lovely from the moment I walked in. So kind. So helpful. So friendly. So sweet. The food was divine. Truly. The egg sandwich was so good. The croissant was perfectly crunchy buttery and although seemed like too much for me, it was perfect. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The perfect temperature. The cheese was very good, creamy, naturally flavorful not overly so. I guess I just can't praise this place enough. I stayed a while so need up getting a second drink, the Sakura matcha latte which was very tasty too - all round the right amount of matcha-y! Lol! I also ordered the blueberry eclair - not too sweet. Perfect size. Perfect ratio. Not to mention, beautiful. Just perfect. Love this place! Will go back every time I'm in town. Not crazy about the parking situation in the area but whatever, that's the way it is round there and luckily I found a spot easily :) Check this place out. It's truly lovely.

Honestly I've been here twice and if you're looking for a chill study spot, this is your place…read more However as far as drinks and desserts go, it's overwhelmingly mid. The desserts are pretty. But it doesn't taste super good. Their matcha is abysmal and super milked down. My friends thought their coffee was mediocre. It's a pretty spot though but lots to be improved imo.

This might be my second review for Bonjour because we've been coming here for years for their…read morecroissants! My son likes their strawberry cake. We love coming here for a comfy cozy bistro vibe! It's just the cutest little place! Amazing for a coffee date or a weekend family treat! We've never had a bad experience at Bonjour. Today we needed to come for the viral pastries! Did. Not. Disappointed! Picked out four different kinds to bring back home! They taste as good as they look!

Lovely atmosphere and delightfully butter infused French treats. The only wish I have is that they…read morealso would serve crepes. Their food is delicious and satisfying. No regrets.

I don't usually go out for ice cream, but after a pretty tough couple of weeks, my wife and I…read moredecided to take our dog for a nice walk and grave some ice cream. I'm so glad we did, MooMoo was AMAZING!! Not only was the ice cream killer, but the Friday special was a slick deal. Can't wait to go back. I should have taken a picture, but I couldn't stop eating!

I have passed by for the last 6 years and today I decide to venture in. One person was welcoming,…read moreand introduced the store while he finished up with another customer. I ended up waiting a few minutes, but there were others in the back standing this whole time. I asked to try 2 flavors, and this person who had finally walked over said ok two scoops? I said no I'd like to try, they responded saying 1 sample per person (but it was the tone that turned me off). I tried the flavor I was most unsure about and moved on. They do give a good amount of ice-cream, and they said something about it being the only _____ dairy ice-cream in Baltimore. It was decent ice-cream but I dont need to go back. Otherwise seemed like a cool spot, with a few meal deals and specials.

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.

The Ube Crème Brûlée tea was so delicious. I love this cozy shop, filled with pretty colors and…read moreamazing aromas.

the area around this shop is oversaturated with boba shops (~4-5 in walking distance) and i have…read moremade it my mission to try them all. there is kiosk ordering as well as counter ordering if that's more your style. my drinks are always ready very quickly. i usually order the mango dalgona matcha with almond milk and boba. unfortunately for my wallet, the drink quality is really good. the sweetness is always well balanced (50% sweet) and the boba is always fresh. the reason i am only giving them 4 stars is for their prices. the novelty cans are the small sized drinks. keeping in mind that the boba and non-dairy milk is an upcharge, this small can cost me 8.50. i can get a much larger sized drink for the same price at any of the other surrounding boba shops. if you want bang for your buck, this is maybe not the place for you. if you want good quality drinks, then i recommend it