If you've never had a mochi donut check out Elli Mochi donuts. The donuts seem to have a unique…read moreairiness to it. I love how they're made with little balls because it's the perfect way to try every single one. My tip is to tear a ball size off each donut you get and eat it. Everyone with you can follow suit after you (ha ha). In all seriousness, tearing a ball piece off the donut allows you and everyone with you to try all of the flavors you choose. You'll find yourself enjoying each bite and picking your favorite out of the bunch. My family and I eat mochi donuts like this and we all chat about which one we like amongst other topics. My favorite is the ube. Elli mochi also has Korean hotdogs so be prepared to forced to make a decision - donuts or hotdogs. Or both!

Got to try Elli Mochi for the first time and was SO IMPRESSED! Donut was very chewy, exactly how I…read morelike it and they did not skimp out on the flavors either. My favorite flavors were the strawberry and ube (fruity ones). I'm glad there's a good mochi donut place in Howard county that can satiate my cravings. I'll definitely be visiting again!

I love this place! It's truly a one-stop shop for everything you need. They offer an incredible…read morevariety of pastries--both savory and sweet--along with beautiful cakes, coffee, and tea. It has everything you could possibly want in a cafe. The service is exceptional; the staff is always smiling and greets me the moment I walk in. Plus, the ambiance is super cute and perfect for Instagram! While there might still be a time limit on seating due to how busy they stay, it's well worth the visit. Highly recommended!

The pastry selection is truly impressive! The friendly service and cozy environment suit both large…read moregroups and solo coffee breaks. Plenty of seating options make this the perfect place to indulge in a treat, sip on coffee or tea, and catch up with a friend. The ube donut is simply irresistible! Paired with a refreshing ginger tea, it creates a perfect harmony of flavors. This is what a filled donut looks like! I've died and gone to heaven! OVERALL: BEST cafe in Howard County

Best bakery in MD, I will drive 20+ minutes just to get desserts from here! Delicious desserts and…read morevery kind staff. I once purchased a cake and they provided birthday topper and candles, it was the sweetest gesture ever. Love coming here

I've seen the bakery whenever I shop at Lotte but never ventured in. Today was the day and I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the selection of Korean pastries. I spoke to the owner if she had something that was similar to a Hotteok and she pointed me to this deliciousness rice pastry with red bean paste. Chewy and just enough sweetness to fulfill my craving minus the grease part of the Hotteok. Then we got to talking about my recent trip to Seoul & Gangman for a friend's wedding - how beautiful it was. She then recommended me another place to try my favorite - gimbap. Will have to go there soon and rate it. Ambiance - very friendly. Service top notch. Highly recommend. Gamshamida (Thank you)!!!

**Charlsie's Bakehouse - Catonsville, MD**…read more So curiosity got the best of me this morning and I popped into the new bake shop in downtown Catonsville--**Charlsie's Bakehouse**. Let me just say: this place is *cool.* Like, 1950s corner-bakery-in-Baltimore cool. From the moment you step inside, you feel like you've time-traveled into something special. I wasn't sure what to expect, but was pumped to see breakfast sandwiches on the menu. I went with the **"Do You Kiss Your Mother With That Mouth"** ($7.50), and without exaggeration--it was **BY FAR** the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The biscuit? Light and flaky. The sausage? Grilled to perfection. The egg? Right at that sweet spot--done but still runny. Absolute harmony. And if the sandwich was *that* good, you better believe I'll be back for dessert. The key lime pie, hand pies, and donuts all looked dangerous in the best way. They've got seating for 20-25 inside and even Wi-Fi if you need to hang a while. Welcome to Catonsville, **Charlsie's Bakehouse**--you're already a favorite. Eat well, my friends. #wheresaaroneating #CharlsiesBakehouse #CatonsvilleEats #BestBreakfastEver

We made our way to Catonsville on a super cold winter morning to try this bakery. It was busy but…read morenot over-crowded with folks so we snagged a table and tried several bakery items and I had a hot tea. I'd go hungry - and try a few things. We enjoyed most everything, but I will say what dropped this a star was the fact that I was so excited for the biscuit and jam, and unfortunately it tasted burnt. It wasn't visibly burnt so I didn't say anything, but the taste was just off. If I find myself back there I won't be going for that - but will seek out some other treats for sure!

Having just watched a televised plea from the last Amazon, Diana of Themiscyra, asking for their…read morehelp in rescuing Gateway City from a Leviathan-sized monster called the Tetracide, Etta Candy scribbles to her sister, Gia, that the deafness they are experiencing will only be temporary and that she should stay home while Etta ventures out to help residents in any way she can. Etta hugs her sister goodbye, opens her front door, and is stunned to be greeted by her friend Steve Trevor and the Wonder Woman, who will soon request access to ingredients from her sister's bakery so that she can cast a spell to grow her arm back, in Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman's fourth issue of Absolute Wonder Woman from DC Comics. "Remember all the times I mercilessly teased you about Diana and how she couldn't possibly be all that you were describing?" she confides to Steve. "Vividly." "Yeah, you undersold." "Told you." Across the highway from the Ellicott City, Maryland location of Tous Les Jour, Shilla Bakery might very well also be described as "undersold," but its mocha roll cakes (and other flavors too) and fried twist donuts are both memorable and great for sharing, if you can resist the temptation to hoard them for yourselves.

This is a very cozy bakery and cafe located in Koreatown (Rt.40 West) in Ellicott City. It could be…read moreeasy to miss so look for the Victoria Plaza sign. I went specifically for one of their cream cakes. The bakery also carries a wide selection both sweet vs savory items not seen in typical local bakeries. The displays are well laid out. You grab a basket and select items that are neatly wrapped. Cream filled pastries are smooth in texture and I did not find them overly sweet. There were flavors such as strawberry, mocha, Nutella or white cream to name a few. My favorite is their red bean filled doughnut. I wished I lived closer but maybe it's a good idea I didn't. The birthday cake I went for was a Chocolate Cream...the cake had 3 layers of a light chiffon with buttercream frosting and did not taste overly sweet. They were able to place a Happy Birthday greeting on the spot and packed it in a beautiful box to easily carry home.

I not only recommend Cozy Café, I shout from the rooftops to go here now!…read more Whenever I have company or family coming into town, old Ellicott and Cozy Café specifically are my first thoughts. One time my partner was standing outside with one of our doggos and I was inside ordering us coffee/breakfast. The owner came up to me and told me that we can bring our dog in. I couldn't figure out how he even knew that they were my people or how he saw them because they weren't standing near windows or doors. But that just shows how much they pay attention to their customers. When I found out that they had coffee flights after I already had been going there for months, I about about lost it. You can choose iced or hot and they come with a variety of flavors. They even top it off with different pastries! Those pastries go with the flavors. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Cozy Café. This is a staple in my house and it should be a staple in yours!

I came here for a very Instagrammable coffee flight and was not disappointed. We ordered a simple…read morecorned beef sandwich and I got the iced coffees flight. So the flight was for different ice lattes paired with a pastry, which was a croissant a Blondie brownie, a macaroon and lastly.strawberry cake for $25. It took a while for the flight to be prepared because I think they're a little bit shortstaffed on a Monday morning, but they had a lot of comfortable places to sit and wait. The corn beef sandwich came out good and I mentioned it was simple because it's literally just corn beef with some white bread and some cheese, but it was actually pretty tasty for breakfast. The coffee flight came out and it's on a large paddle and it looked really delicious. I have to say the regular flavored lattes and the croissant weren't my favorite choices, but as I started moving down the paddleboard towards flavored lattes and the Blondi bar, it was pretty good. My favorite latte was the butter beer and my favorite pastry actually turned out to be the Blondie brownie bar. The inside has enough seating for about 50 people and it's really cutely decorated. I highly recommend stopping in if you're in the mood for a coffee after a day of shopping in Ellicott city.

I placed a pre-order for 6 cupcakes for my daughter's 7th birthday. I've used this place before for…read morea gender reveal in 2023, so I figured it was a safe choice. Unfortunately, this time didn't hit. My daughter liked them, but didn't love them -- and that's usually not the case with cupcakes. Her go-to move is eating the icing first, and even that got shut down. The frosting had a crusty texture instead of being soft and creamy. The cakes themselves were dry. I've never seen her ask for milk with cupcakes, let alone take a sip after every bite. That's when it hit me -- maybe the mistake was trusting the pre-order to be fresh. I probably would've been better off just picking 6 straight from the display case. Very disappointing, especially for a birthday treat. Not sure I'd recommend pre-ordering from here again.

This place is tucked away in a little shopping center off Route 100. It's a true hidden gem!…read more Not only I get cupcakes from them time to time, I also decided to get my wedding cake there too. They went absolutely above and beyond for my wedding cake. From my first interaction with their staff to the final product, I had such an amazing experience! They truly helped wedding day special and I can't wait to use them for special occasions!

I have been here on two separate occasions now. Once was just for ice cream with my family and the…read moresecond time was for a craft night event where we painted doormats with create with art and soul. Both times I had a great experience. Service was friendly, ice cream delicious and the craft night was so much fun. We will be joining another craft night there soon hosted by another small business. I love that other places than just bars are doing these kind of events now!

Fun place for dessert. They open at 3:00 pm during the week, so we were the first people there at…read more3:05 pm. Since we had just finished lunch, we didn't want one of the huge expensive milkshakes they are known for, although they did look delicious. Instead, my friend and went for one of our favorite treats: pineapple dole whip, swirled with non-dairy vanilla ice cream (for me) and of course, topped with rainbow sprinkles. The serving was large, and our order was ready quickly. Can't go wrong with dole whip, although the non-dairy ice cream was kind of flavorless. Still delicious though. The place is huge (it used to be an old theater) with plenty of tables. There is also a small game room up front with arcade games. Lots of cute murals on the wall to help capture the moment. There were also annoying gnats flying around, so I think next time I'll eat outside, but I will definitely be back.

Amazing array of fresh baked goods. Good breakfast sandwiches!…read more I wanted a takeout breakfast sandwich, and was near Bon Appetit Bakery & Cafe. What a discovery! Yes, a delicious made-to-order loaded sausage egg cheese toasted flakey croissant! Only $4.50! Plus at least 50 varieties of freshly-made baked goods! Pastries, breads, and sweets, including many Korean specialties. Beverages including fresh-ground espresso, tea, cold soft drinks. Frozen treats. All this in a cozy eat-in cafe with friendly welcoming staff. I cant post enough photos to show it all!

So sad to write this. We placed a special order of Blue…read moreMacarons for my son's first birthday. One whole set were cracked and broken in the package and the other set was completely uneven. None of the macarons had feet along the edges and even my oldest son pointed out that the color was not blue. Really disappointed to be called out by a 6 year old and told they don't taste like macarons.

Shhhhhhuuussssshhhh Don't tell nobody (in my pops voice) IYKYK…read more If you are reading this, you are sworn to secrecy lol. Last night after dinner we attempted to grab some Krispy Kreme and fulfill our fat kids inside of us but they were closed so we went somewhere else instead but I still wanted Krispy Kreme today. When I looked up current deals for Krispy Kreme this evening as I was driving home, I saw they had six dollars off of any dozen and I thought it would be perfect to take advantage of their select signature dozen. I did just that and using the coupon code 6off, it came to $13 for a whole dozen of specialty donuts. I was a little upset to find out they were out of some of the key lime pie I had selected but it allowed me to select one of their new cocoa mania flavors instead so I went selected the chocolate chip cookie. (Did your back expand as well when you treat that too?) lol Do I need these donuts? No, I don't but I got them anyway and it's none of your business or how many I ate before I got home LOL Will I be back: most likely. Did I delete my app last month: yes, I definitely did. Did I just go on the website today and order them: Yes, I did. Have I been craving a crullers: yes, J have. Did I get one: no, because they don't sell them. So that mission continues. If you know of a place that makes them fresh, please message me and let me know. Ok bye and happy Yelping :-)

We see a "Hot donuts" sign on in front window when there's snow on the ground... uh, yes, please…read more We were hoping to swing in for some freshly glazed donuts. Grabbed two after kbbq so we were already on the full side of things. Unfortunately, the donuts didnt seem like they were glazed recently and definitely had a hard shell of sugar on the outside. Maybe it was just the cold weather? Better luck next time i guess. Jake n kev