
The wonderful scent of fresh pastries at your favorite bakery is truly one of the world's greatest experiences. Pastries are certainly one of our guilty pleasures — whether it's for a weekend breakfast or an after-dinner dessert, our real estate agents love visiting our local bakeries for a sweet treat. With Pastry Day coming up on December 9, there couldn't be a better opportunity to do the same. If you're looking for a place to grab your favorite pastry, here's a quick list of our favorite Baltimore bakeries:
- Ovenbird Bakery - 300 S. Exeter St., Baltimore, MD 21202
For some of the best pastries and bread in all of Baltimore, head on over to Ovenbird Bakery located in the Little Italy section of town. This bakery is stocked full of croissants, donuts, muffins — everything you can imagine — baked fresh each morning. They also have a wide selection of artisan bread, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee. If you need a holiday pie, they also have you covered. City living near Ovenbird Bakery can be a lot of fun and there are some great Baltimore homes for sale nearby.
- Pitango Bakery + Cafe - 903 S. Ann St., Baltimore, MD 21231
This waterside bakery combines freshly baked pastries with some great views of the Inner Harbor. Pitango Bakery + Cafe opened in 2015 and has since earned a reputation for baking some of the best croissants in town. We recommend trying an almond croissant, which is filled with delicious frangipane cream and lightly topped with thinly slivered almonds. The best part is Pitango Bakery is just down the street from some of these great Fells Point homes for sale.
- Pariser's Bakery - 6711 Reisterstown Rd., Baltimore, MD 21215
Cream puffs, cannoli, napoleons, carrot cakes — you'll find a huge selection of unique pastries at Pariser's Bakery. This bakery dates all the way back to 1889. All items are made from scratch and baked daily. Stop in for a treat or take home a bunch of your favorite pastries for the holidays. You also might be interested in checking out some of these Pikesville homes for sale, which are just up the road.
- Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop - 118 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030
If you're near the Hunt Valley area, a stop by Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop is certainly worth your time. This gourmet bakery has been serving pastries to the greater Baltimore area since 1956. The cafe menu has all of your Italian favorites including mini cream puffs filled with vanilla custard, sfogliatelle with baked ricotta and citron, and of course, authentic Sicilian cannoli. After grabbing your favorite treat, check out one of these amazing Hunt Valley homes for sale.
- Dulceology Artisan Bakery - 1138 S. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21230
Dulceology's baked goods are not only delicious, but they're stylishly decorated, too, making them great gifts or options for your shower or party. Home-made croissant donuts and sugar cookies are their specialties, so be sure to grab a box to go. Dulceology publishes a new special menu for each holiday season, so be sure to check their website for the latest offerings. If you like the area, you'll certainly want to take a look at some of these Federal Hill homes for sale nearby.
With so many wonderful local businesses, finding a good bakery or coffee shop in honor of Pastry Day isn't too difficult around Baltimore. For more local tips, contact us today.