50 Best Bakeries in Baltimore

“Common Ground is one of my go-to coffee shops. Their workers are exceptionally friendly and caring, and I love their quiches!! My only critique is that the tables could be wiped down a bit more, but they're super busy so I understand that it sometimes gets missed.“

“I ordered a cookie bouquet this morning and received outstanding customer service from the Belair location. They were courteous and contacted me in a timely manner following my request for follow-up information. The owner made sure the delivery went out as expected. This was my first experience with this location and it exceeded my expectations, and my friend was extremely pleased with her cookie bouquet. Great experience!“

“Cannot thank Harmony Bakery enough! They were closed yesterday, but willing to open briefly to allow me to buy lunch for my wife. We were only in town for a day visiting a family member in the hospital. After hearing the story, the reaction was “say no more, what can we get for your wife?” The food was outstanding. Very grateful for the great food and understanding.“

“Quaint bakery with excellent pastries. Love the breakfast croissants. Very friendly staff.“

“I may have come at a time when they didn’t have many baked goods out, but nonetheless I did purchase several different types of cookies, which were all delicious!

Parking: Again, it all comes down to timing when trying to find the perfect parking space.“

“I ordered cupcakes for my son’s 20th birthday and they were DELICIOUS! The cake was so moist and had a slight buttery taste! They were so good I returned the following week! The gentleman is always so friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend this bakery!“

“Such a nice little cafe! Cute, chic, and modern at the same time! A great place to do work, hang out a little and read a book, and get delicious food. Their pastries are divine! Their croissants are large, fluffy, buttery, and lovely. Their desserts are decadent, I love the macarons, found the toasts so savory, and the lemon spritzer so refreshing! They are very accommodating and friendly. It is also the only restaurant or cafe in the walkable area. Such a nice cute little find that I will definitely be going to daily! I’m so glad I found it and couldn’t recommend it more.“

“The baked goods offered at Motzi Bread are by far the best I have ever tasted! When you walk into the store you're greeted by the delicious smell of baked bread and the welcoming smiles of it's owners Maya Muñoz and Russell Trimmer . They have always gone out of their way to only bake with the finest and freshest ingredients often from locally sourced farms. My husband and I have also found that they are able to create such new and imaginative delicacies that are always too tempting to pass up! We highly recommend that all who happen to live or visit the Baltimore area stop by Motzi Bread! Your taste buds will thank you!!!“

“My sister and I were in from out of town. I am a donut snob and this establishment is now at the top of my list! I wish I lived closer because I would be here all the time! We got the churro cronut and Spanish crema. Both were SO good!“

“Bought two cupcakes for one of our dogs, Charlie who turns 10 today! We bought one Blueberry Breeze and a Strawberry Banana. Pur 4 dogs loved them! Swati was very accommodating, and was able to fit in a same day order. Make sure to call ahead, because everything is made to order!“

“Great bread & awesome staff!“

“One word...DELICIOUS! Check them out asap!!!“

“Great bread & awesome staff!“

“If you’re looking for different and great cinnamon buns look no further. I love their baby buns as well“

“Wonderful food! Great Sunday tradition for my Husband and I.“

“I love it!!! KT thank you so much. She made everyone comfortable and confident with this being our first time. She was very patient, help nice, Down to earth. She guided us step by step. We had good conversations, fun, laughed, listened to music and put in work on them cakes. Can’t wait to do it again.
Thank you for making my birthday great.“

“This is my second time here. Everything I’ve gotten so far has been sooo good! Not overly sweet and really taste like it was made with love. These sweet potato butter pecan cupcakes are EVERYTHING!! There was a tall dark skin older guy that assisted me this time and he was so pleasant! I will be back when you all have most of your items out to do a review. ( I came pretty early on a Wednesday ?)“

“Service dropped because their stove was malfunctioning and they didn't tell us for the first 45 minutes. Which caused a delay in our overall day.

Otherwise, the French toast and bacon were great. The service is super friendly. Will be back again and this time hope the stove is working at 100%.“

“Excelente servicio, hermoso lugar y sobre todo el sabor y calidad de sus productos! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Great place!! Pastries are super:)“

“The smell lures you in wherw you are immediately overtaken by pastries, fresh baked bread, donuts of every kind. I bought several types of danish: walnut, lemon, apple, and cheese. Delicious!!
The store began to fill-up with people coming in to purchase the goods for their grand-children, and themselves.
Highly recommend!“

“I ordered a cake for a bridal shower. After placing the initial order, we did a complete retool of the design. Woodlea was very patient and made a cake exactly as we ordered. The staff made several suggestions and were extremely helpful. The cake itself was delicious. Most of all the bride to be was happy! There were several out of state guests who were impressed with the quality of the cake and the decorations, Thank you Woodlea for helping make the party a success!“

“Best cupcakes I have had in my entire life!“

“On my way to get my hair cut yesterday I decided it was time to stop in this adorable little bakery. I purchased a French Vanilla cupcake that was adorned with gold leaf!!! It was probably the best cupcake I have ever had. It was tremendously moist and just the right amount of icing on top. I will definitely be going back.“

“Swing by this bakery that’s been highly recommended by many friends who work at the Hopkins. My problem was that I came in the late afternoon, 90 mins before they’re closed. Therefore, they ran out of classic and almond croissants. Fine, I picked Spinach & Ricotta, Apple turnover, and Walnut danish. I did not try any of their desserts as I would like to make sure I like their pastries first before overspending if unworthy. The bakeries look very outdated and needed a makeover. This is a 100% take out bakery. No standing or seating inside. After I got home, tried the spinach & ricotta croissant, which was excellent but could be better. The layers can be improved. The next morning, I tried the walnut danish and apple turnover. They are unusually not sweet compared to the normal pasties sold from other bakeries. This is a GOOD thing but may not be the preferred sweetness level for the majority.

Parking: Paid Street meter parking or you can drive further turning to small alleys to find free street marking.“

“Best Bakery try the smoked salmon on a wheat croissant“

“Stopped in while sight-seeing in Baltimores Washington monument area! Breakfast sandwich was absolutely delicious ! Food was prepared quickly, too! Highly recommended!“

“Great pizza, delicious bread and pastries. Can’t go wrong with anything you get there.“

“I got my wedding cake as part of a package from Rosedale Gardens Professional touch catering. Four of us went for the tasting and they had a lot of different choices for us to try. My friend added the flowers and the topper but the icing and cake was perfect! We had 4 Different flavors and they were all amazing!! Almond cake with raspberry cream filling, lemon with strawberry cream filling, red velvet with cream cheese filling and a layer of chocolate ganache, and marble cake with Canoli filling. Everyone raved over the cake and how amazing each different layer and flavor was!! I highly recommend them!!“

“Delivery appt for 9 AM I arrived at 4:30. Park in the street. I talked to one employee and he told me will unload you at 7. ???. You can arrived very early and park in same ST. Just don’t block gate. Also fast and friendly and free bagels “

“Nice establishment, good pastry selection with sandwiches made almost to order.

The creme brulee tart was good, maybe too much vanilla for my taste (and kind of pricey, but bigger than the ones I've tried before).

I liked the Tamago Sando, very well done and definitely recommended. The caprese however was not at that level.

Had to wait on line a bit, no indoor seating but plenty of tables outside (covered).

Worth a stop if you are in the area. I'll definitely have to come back for breakfast and coffee.“

“This place has been here in the community forever. Love the crumb cake and marshmallow donuts They are delicious, and the small little cakes with jelly in the middle I could go on and on. If you haven't been here before please go you won't be disappointed DD “

“Love this place! The staff is super friendly and the coffee is out of this world. Great space also.“

“I've ordered personalized cakes and cookies from here many times. They are very nice to work with and they do a great job. They have printed pictures onto cookies for me and I was very happy with the results. Orders are always ready on time and everything looks and tastes great.“

“I love The Avenue Bakery's warm atmosphere , friendly staff and the delightful smell of fresh baked delicious treats. My family and I are always pleased with everything we purchase especially the sweet potato pies, bread pudding and wheat rolls all are outstanding !!“

“Amazing customer service, amazing product, amazing prices! I highly recommend! I will continue to use Keyaira Kakes for all my kids birthdays and all events I host. I have never been more happy and satisfied! Keep up the amazing work! You’re gonna go far! Thank you for such an amazing experience ❤️“

“We came here for the first time back in March on a weekday, and the food & service was phenomenal. Live music on a Friday night was an amazing addition the second time we came! Our server was excellent, we love the baked feta in phyllo and the lamb chops. Do not skip the baklava ice cream for dessert!“

“A Baltimore staple and good reason for it! If you have not had a Berger cookie then you cant say you're from Baltimore. Many things change but Berger Cookie is one thing that has not and that is a testament to their recipe and how great the cookies taste. Great cookies and a great company!“

“They never disappoint!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Visited Kneads this week with a group of animal rescue volunteers on a day off. We are from the Harrisburg, PA area. We all loved everything about the place. Great service and food. I highly recommend and look forward to returning.“

“We held a luncheon for family and friends after a special event and could not have been happier with how it went. We called ahead a.few minutes before all 15 of us showed up and the staff didn't skip a beat. They graciously and quickly got us seated by combining tables together. Our waiter Noah was kind, patient and efficient throughout our visit. He even took a group photo for us. Everyone found delicious options off the menu and the out of towners couldn't say enough about how much they enjoyed this local spot. All of our food came out in a timely matter and was just excellent! We were so grateful for the fantastic hospitality from all the staff and even the manager checked in on us to make sure everything was good. If you've never been make it a point to visit this local gem; you want be disappointed!“

“Tremendous changes have happened in this company since the new owners took over the company. Our restaurant has been a client of American Hearth Bakery for many years, however, in the past couple of years, the bakery had many issues with the product's quality and services. We are happy now that all the issues were resolved with the new ownership. Fresh bagels and pastries are delivered on time and the owners are super nice and helpful. Special thanks to Alex and the team for all the great work and improvements!“

“Fantastic! My husband and I have been looking for an authentic Italian Rum cake for a very long time. Most of them don't taste authentic. This bakery has authentic, very flavorful Italian Rum cake. We also bought a few other things that were excellent!“

“Their cakes and cookies are delicious. I order from their store inside 7 mile market all the time. I've gotten personalized cakes and cupcakes and I've always been happy with the delicious and beautiful results. Their strawberry shortcake is amazing and always a crowd favorite.“

“The only place comparable to the Jersey bakeries I grew up with. Such great staff too!“

“Ordered a fabulous chocolate tart and box of cookies for the holidays. My guests raved about the quality. The icing on the cake is how kind and thoughtful the owners were working with me and it was all prepared at a reasonable cost point. Can't wait to order again!“

“Nice crew here. Saw me pull in and ran out to check my destination, immediately put me in a door. Pretty tight to maneuver and it will be a blindside 90 to get in the dock. Wasn't busy when I showed up. I can see how it could be a nightmare if it was though. Started loading me within minutes of hitting the dock. I did arrive about 45 minutes early.Assume there is no overnight parking from how small the place is and they also have day cab drivers that work here so they park all their trucks in the lot at night“

“I was there last Thursday and the manager was seriously so sweet. Went above and beyond in service!! Was so sweet to the baby and the dogs. Sooo kind. Made the experience amazing“

“I work for a restaurant that orders bread from Maranto 3-4 times a week. We ran low on bread and had to make an emergency order. It was too late for them to deliver to us, but they were quick to offer their open door for me to come on down and pickup whatever I needed.“