bakeries in Baltimore??

Submitted by paturner2012 t3_ztrnbh in baltimore

My mom has been asking me about good bakeries to grab a nice sourdough loaf or any kind of fresh bread... While I know of Motzi, and a few Italian bakeries in little Italy that do mostly deserts I'm at a loss for a French style spot. I'd love to find a bakery that does some good croissants and fresh bread. What are my options?

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dopkick t1_j1eyggf wrote

Check out Ovenbird.

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paturner2012 OP t1_j1ez4c4 wrote

Yes! Exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for, thank you

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Purple_Box3317 t1_j1f456j wrote

Patesserie Poupon is spectacular

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Thisteamisajoke t1_j1fin3n wrote

Cafe Poupon is there sister store, and has much nicer service. More bread focused I believed, vs more pastry focused.

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S-Kunst t1_j1fbytu wrote

Woodlea on Belair Rd

Fenwick on Harford Rd

Yai Yai's on old Philly Rd.

Sadly bakeries are becoming fewer and fewer. Too much work for people today. Every time I go to Woodlea, every one , workers and customers are excited and chattering. Esp us old men.

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edcod1 t1_j1gc1ul wrote

Woodlea has killer donuts too!

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S-Kunst t1_j1h9tju wrote

I always get a couple dozen of their little turnovers. I hate the drive from Mt V, but its worth the effort.

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edcod1 t1_j1hxr7f wrote

It’s definitely a commute over there, which is probably good so I don’t go too often!

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drillpublisher t1_j1fl3t5 wrote

A lot of others have suggested ovenbird, and for loaves I think that's an awesome recommendation. Great english muffins there too.

For croissants Maillard and Bramble are tops.

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Sumotron t1_j1fs8se wrote

Shh. It’s already hard enough to get a croissant at MP before they sell out.

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jwseagles t1_j1fdjor wrote

Ovenbird for the sourdough and fresh bread, cafe dear leon for the croissants.

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beerandnow t1_j1fypza wrote

I don’t know about fresh bread, but Cafe Dear Leon has some of the best pastries I’ve had in Baltimore!

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call_me_ping t1_j1i6ij5 wrote

I love Patisserie Poupon for pastries and sweeter breads! They have my favorite croissant in the whole city. With just the right amount of flakey exterior and buttery, layered interior, but you don't lose out on the bread flavor coming through. I also highly recommend their fruit tarts, cookies, walnut or raisin danish, or any of the savory danish with cheese!

I pick up goods from their location on N Charles St, Cafe Poupon, but their main pastries are baked on the Baltimore Street location and brought over, fresh, each day! (website is closed for the holiday 12/24/22 - 12/25/2022, but the Baltimore Street location is OPEN today until 5PM!)

My good friends that grew up surrounded by bakeries in NYC love Ovenbird Bakery. They have lots of gorgeous bread displayed. I've only tried their muffins (heavenly), cookies (wonderful), and danish (divine), though!

Pitango Bakery & Cafe in Fell's Point has GREAT focaccia if you can't make your own this busy and chilly season!

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delmarco_99 t1_j1fhrhp wrote

Poupons on Baltimore and Charles is a traditional French bakery

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paturner2012 OP t1_j1fj57v wrote

Damn I worked right there and never knew.

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delmarco_99 t1_j1floo3 wrote

Then you, my friend, are in for a treat! Their baguettes are divine and don’t sleep on the ham and cheese croissant!

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delmarco_99 t1_j1flrex wrote

One on Baltimore is just for pickup, the spot on Charles is a cafe.

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aoife_too t1_j1gfa2i wrote

Not so much bread, but definitely croissants and other French treats: Bonjour on Falls Rd! Almost at the intersection with W Lake Ave.

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coolcatlady6 t1_j1gk2uv wrote

Yep, I love Bonjour. You can't go wrong with any of their stuff.

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Ogle_forth t1_j1gnclt wrote

The Wine Source in Hampden carries lovely baguettes and boules (round loaves of crusty bread) as well as some pastries on weekend mornings. I'm not sure who bakes them but they're always fresh and amazing.

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bee_more_kind t1_j1fzzwo wrote

I also suggest ovenbird sourdough!

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fijimermaidsg t1_j1gduli wrote

Patisserie Poupon on East Baltimore (next to the Shot Tower) for croissants and pastries, the Wine Source for baguettes, sourdough boules.

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BrianShupe t1_j1fusi5 wrote

Call Marta Fine Foods on e pratt st. They use a local and the bread is the best I have ever had

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