I got an espresso and a pour-over…read more The espresso was their house blend and very well executed. Seemed like a medium-dark roast with a creamy full body and smooth texture. I got milk chocolate sweetness, mild acidity, some citrus/fruit notes, and a little spice as well. The flavor got more complex as I worked through the cup. Balanced shot overall with good texture and distinct tasting notes. 5 / 5. The pour over was also solid. Full bodied, fruity and floral notes. 4/5.

Good coffee! We ordered the banana pudding vanilla, flat white and avocado toast. For dessert we…read moreordered an almond croissant. Loved the outdoor seating. My banana pudding latte was not sweet at all. It looked great and coffee tasted good but I was expecting a little sweetness. Customer service was 4 stars!

I LOVE Cafe Dear Leon! This is a spot you'll want to take to-go, as there's no seating inside but…read morethere are some seats outside which may or may not be full on the weekends. I really want to highlight their cold cut sandwich. This is one of the best I've ever had. The salami, pesto, mozzarella and tomato complement each other perfectly. I'm not sure if they have this sandwich year round, but if they do then don't skip it!

I was walking by and heard about café Dear Leon. I wasn't planning to stop in, but I decided to…read morecheck them out anyway and I'm so glad I did! I was really impressed by the variety of items, the delicious smell, and the welcoming atmosphere. There was a small line outside, but it moved very quickly. Since it's a small place, only about six people are allowed inside at a time. I ordered the banana pudding, tuna salad sando, and crab dip bagel . Everything tasted delicious, especially the crab dip bagel even better than I expected!! The banana pudding was very good, and I really loved the tuna salad sando. You could taste all the fresh ingredients, and the bread was absolutely delicious. Overall, it was a great experience. Ethan was very nice, friendly, and helpful. Definitely coming back for the crab dip bagel and tuna salad Sando those are my favorites so far If you're in the neighborhood, definitely check them out!

Oh how I wish this was in California... Sacré Sucré has everything I like in a cafe, delicious yet…read morebeautiful desserts, extensive tea list, and a chic place to study/dine in I ended up having the Desert Rose, assorted macarons, and the Fukujyu Sencha. I was completely blown away at the complexity of the Desert Rose, from the individual layers of apple petals, to the refreshing sage and apple compote within the petals. Undeniably one of the highlights of my recent Baltimore trip.

Cute little bakery cafe in Baltimore! The ambiance is beautiful, nice seating areas spread around…read more They had a great selection of desserts and drinks. The desserts, although beautiful, were on the pricier side. I tried the berry lychee cake and it was delicious! The iced coffee was yummy too. Parking was very hard to find on a Sunday afternoon so I ended up parking in a garage.

Still a 5! Recently…read moreStopped in for breakfast. Had the caprese croissant with prosciutto. Super fresh and tasty. The croissant was buttery and flaky. The mozzarella was soft and melty. I had my usual cold brew with oat milk and brown sugar syrup. Service was fast and friendly. The decor is standard cafe. It a great place to get some work or studying done.

I often enjoy visiting this cafe over the years. They recently changed their flow in the evening…read moreand I think it has strong potential. I like the changeover in service to the evening menu post-5PM. The staff are friendly and welcoming of patrons being in the cafe before the evening changeover. The evening menu looked delicious and expands on the culinary creative Pitango. The one place of improvement would be noise reduction, the ambience was thrown off when orders were being yelled from the counter rather than matching the calm ambience of evening menu. Nonetheless, I look forward to coming to the cafe again and trying other delicious foods of the evening menu. Con; service flow and communication of takeout or table Pro: ambience for evening menu

On the corner of Eastern and S. East Avenue, High Grounds Coffee establishes itself as a…read moreclassically comfortable cafe. There's tons of seating, and even a little back room with some couches and a coffee table. The green walls with wooden accents around the space give a natural effect, and I think is conducive to focusing on work. I've got to echo other folks' reviews - the dirty chai is FANTASTIC. As was the hot coco, totally recommend. As for food, honestly not too shabby. The avocado toast had solid flavor with the red onions, but maybe not my favorite avocado spread. The breakfast sandwich was also good but I think the bagels toasted a tad too long. Between the drinks, the food and the vibes, I would say it's a solid place to grab breakfast and hang for a while!

This is my new spot! Their chai is my favorite in the city so far, it is creamy, flavorful, and I'd…read moreoverall highly recommend. If you're in it for the caffeine, the dirty chai is also great, both hot and cold! It's also a good place to work-- they had a surprising amount of table/desk space and the wifi didn't require a password which I think makes the WFH experience much more seamless and friendly for customers. A great local spot that I now take my friends when they are in town!

The wonderful Jaydein welcomed us to Vaccaro's Pastry shop. I've been to the other location in…read morelittle Italy many times, but never to this one on O'Donnell Street. Jaydein's lovely personality infuses the whole place with his positive energy. He loves their cookies and gelato as much as I do and is still excited to suggest new flavours. Of course their Pignoli nut cookies are still my childhood favourite, but tonight we were wowed by the slim round Raisin Walnut Cookies located on the top shelf to the far right. I also love their Biscotti, my favourites being the pistachio and the one with dried cranberries. We ate a bunch in store to try them out and then bought another large box to go. This is a must stop if you love Italian cookies.

Vaccaro's is so awesome! Went on a Sunday for lunch and it was not crowded at all - we were served…read moreimmediately! We each got a sandwich- we got og mufalata, Classico , and tono Diablo! They were all so good! Sizes were quite generous we ate half and took home the rest for later. The tuna was pretty spicy - the Classico had a great mayo pesto with great content of meat and the mufalata had the olive spread that was so tasty . We also got fresh made cannolis which were so good- the shell was fresh and crispy and the ricotta was so creamy- it was probably a little on the soft side and looked like mush but tasted delish- we also got a box of mixed cookies which I think is overpriced (30 dollars a pound) but they truly are fresh and delicious - I especially liked cannoli cookie and almond - ambience is basic but nostalgic and fun to enjoy- they also have gelato but we did not try- will come back!

The vibe of this place was spot on for hanging out, getting some work done, and passing the time…read more The baristas were genuinely kind. The food, unfortunately, did not live up to the atmosphere. It felt like the menu may be trying to do too much for too little, and my sandwich was underwhelming for the price. I honestly would have preferred a simpler or smaller menu, or paying a little more, if it meant it was done really well. I would still return for the space and coffee, and I genuinely hope they refine things a bit because the foundation is solid.

Came here for a group happy hour and everything was great! The bartender was very sweet and did a…read moregreat job with drinks- gotta try their peppermint espresso martini! We didnt eat much but we did try the hummus which was good. Warm and cozy ambiance with a little hint of Christmas for the holidays! They are now serving alcohol and have a happy hour during the week. Their house made coffee liquor is really delicious.

I feel it's been pretty hard to find a solid dessert shop in Baltimore (could just be me, but I'm a…read morebig dessertie). This place fulfilled my sweet tooth. Not shown but definitely indulged in, was the frozen yogurt as well and it was solid. The cupcakes, were really good, but very sweet. I had to take off a bit of frosting to enjoy it. Nonetheless, the cake was decadent. Perfectly moist. And the gentleman there offered recommendations, was very friendly and helpful. Would absolutely try the biscotti crunch, DELICIOUS! Will definitely return.

Cute shop, with a small park across the street. Service was friendly too. A great selection of…read morecupcakes available. Got 4 to try ( red velvet, Elvis, peanut butter, black bottom), the frostings were all so yummy, but i found one of the cakes a little dry. Top 2 of these 4: Elvis and red velvet. There's also Gelato there but next time. Definitely recommend stopping in!

Stopped by their stand at the Fells Farmer's Market on Saturday morning! They were very friendly…read moreand willing to answer questions/provide samples. We really like the cheesecakes, particularly the matcha and earl grey flavors. The consistency is a bit more like pudding or yogurt than cake, but the flavors are great. Hope to try some of their drinks in the future!

I am obsessed with matcha and the matcha cheesecake helped my obsession for the day! I had to buy…read moremore than one cake and get the taro one as well. Great to freeze and eat later or right away!

This is absolutely a hidden gem in between fells point and harbor east, and a relic of better times…read morein the past. Alex, who is the owner keeps his price is really really fair and cheap like an espresso is $1.75! He also doesn't charge for credit card fees which can be standard for small businesses, and sometimes he has breakfast, but it usually sells out really quickly. The man operates this coffee shop because he just loves doing it. This is like if you walked into a coffee shop in Cuba, Alex used to sell cigars here in the 90s! He's half Spanish and the coffee he makes is delightful! I got a topo Chico and coffee for five dollars which is actually wild! This is definitely not your one of the mill new hipster bougie coffee shop. This is just this man's house where he makes you coffee. Plenty of sitting on the inside, and I usually drink my espresso at the bar!

A neighborhood gem. The owner has parakeets who sometimes roam his little shop - so cute. I got to…read moremeet Birdie this time who likes the raw sugar packets. Very quaint and older than your other coffee shops around but so affordable. Coffee is great here and I appreciate he also let my dog in. A must visit for fresh, affordable, and locally owned coffee.