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No_name_Johnson t1_j8snhtz wrote

Patisserie Poupon, hands down - they've been in town for ages and they might be the best bakery overall in town.

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Matt3989 t1_j8t0o8z wrote

Cafe Dear Leon would be a good one to check out, in addition to Patisserie Poupon

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jwseagles t1_j8xikis wrote

One of these is not like the other. That said OP asked for French and CDL is much more French/Asian fusion, I just think it’s far superior.

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MarylandRed t1_j8smgj6 wrote

You could try Cafe Poupon

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alsocolor t1_j8vhaag wrote

I lived in Paris. Sacré sucre is the most authentic. Best macarons I’ve had outside of France.

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Any-Grapefruit-937 t1_j8ty7td wrote

Bonjour in Mt. Washington. Not exactly a restaurant, but they do have sandwiches and amazing pastries. Best croissants I've ever had.

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diagonalelephant t1_j8slxlt wrote

Restaurant? Petit Louis. Bakery/Patisserie? Sacre Sucre. Either way, likely not, unless you get a lucky break due to it being near Mardi Gras.

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Nicktendo t1_j8uf8zs wrote

Definitely Poupon, though Maillard is no slouch

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supinealways t1_j8upkoh wrote

Bonjour and it's not even close

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rupertgilez t1_j8v8c40 wrote

I gotta go Cafe Dear Leon

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WaterWithin t1_j8w8d5t wrote

Not french, but Bramble Bakes has amazing lamination creations

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Lostinfrance17 t1_j8wypg0 wrote

Bramble is great- but you are right, not French pastry. I highly recommend them- and they have creative flavors.

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mixolydienne t1_j8ssojk wrote

Not what you asked, but Creole Soul has beignets.

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kutielyn t1_j8ukkl4 wrote

Sacre Sucre for sure!!! 🤤🤤🤤

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HorsieJuice t1_j8vinnx wrote

Maillard is pretty friggin good.

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PoopsExcellence t1_j8vimjx wrote

Bonjour in Mt Washington is amazing. Great croissant sandwiches, and their mini mousse cakes are killer. No beignets though

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layodie25 t1_j8vp70i wrote

Sacre Sucre #1 & most authentic. Maillard is also great.

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tigerl1lyy t1_j8wbpom wrote

another vote for patisserie poupon!

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BeginningLow t1_j8wmi4g wrote

Pekara isn't French, but comes highly recommended.

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sxswnxnw t1_j8x5ymj wrote

I haven't ever seen beignets in pâtisseries or bakeries in Baltimore. There was/is a Louisiana themed restaurant in R House that had beignets. They were good. Pretty sure she was just using the Cafe du Monde mix. I stil appreciated it because I'm not frying up beignets in my own house.

I default to Pâtisserie Poupon. But other than the ones mentioned (which I have also heard good things about), during early COVID Le Comptoir du Vin was making pâtisseries. I had a delicious tarte Tropezienne there a couple of times.

I stopped at Croustille Cafe in Pikesville when I was at the dentist out there this week. It is kosher, and all I know is I really liked the vibe in there. Jazz, very bright, and butter aroma, smh. It was wonderful, many pastries on offer. I had an almond croissant and a baguette. They weren't bad, but I was bummed my croissant was pre-sliced and wasn't filled with frangipane but some other kind of pastry cream. They offered to put powdered sugar on top, which reminded me of beignets. Maybe they do beignets ? The baguette wasn't the best I have had but it is serviceable and it was still warm... I am a sucker for bread that is still warm from the oven.

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AlySocks1 t1_j8ytere wrote

pekara is very lowkey and not technically french but they’re super cool

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