Buns & Roses Chimney Cakes
803 Light St, Baltimore, MD
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in Baltimore, this Black and Brown-owned spot specializes in freshly baked chimney cakes paired with creative ice cream flavors like Butter Pecan Crunch and Banana Pudding—think warm, crispy cones made right before your eyes that cradle premium ice cream. The vibe is unhurried and welcoming, with staff who genuinely take their time to make you feel cared for, making it the kind of place where you'll linger over a unique dessert experience rather than rush through. It's become a beloved neighborhood gem for anyone seeking something genuinely different from the typical coffee shop fare.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I came across this gem in May. Unfortunately, it was after I had just eaten lunch & I didn’t have room to eat a whole dessert so I shared. I think if I had tasted it prior to sharing, I probably would have overindulged & forced myself to eat the whole thing because it was sooo good! We had the strawberry crunch & I’m not a big fan of strawberry ice cream but this was delicious! I had never had or heard of a chimney cake before this but I’m glad to say the first experience with one was great & left me wishing there was one closer to my city. The ice cream was not overly sweet & the cakes were yummy!
First time coming here and we were recommended to try one of the top 3 flavors which were Oreo, strawberry or banana pudding. We decided to go with the banana pudding. It was good, but a little too sweet (especially the syrup flavouring and soft serve ice cream itself). The chimney cone itself was tiny, but delectable. However, considering how much it costs, the portion size should be at least double. So we were quite disappointed by the portion of the entire chimney cone. The entire space was very aesthetic and decorated in a really cute way. Not sure if we would go back or recommend, as we’ve had better and bigger chimney cones in other places.
Buns & Roses Chimney Cakes is a delicious option for dessert. I got the Butter Pecan Crunch and have to go back to try some other flavors. I highly recommend you give it a try. Friendly staff, cute and classy interior design and tasty dessert. Can't ask for much more than that.
Was looking for a new spot to have different and tasty desserts 🍨 I found it!! Their Ice cream cones were baked right there so soft and delish. The ice cream was topped with different flavors together amazing! Even though the place was small it made up for it with its sweet treats and service. The only thing I would add is air conditioning it would help with the ice cream and keeping customers cool. Great spot so if in the area try them out!!
Buns & Roses was such a refreshing experience. Black/Brown owned business, and the service was unforgettable. We were greeted pleasantly as we walked in. The young lady at the register took her time with us, explained the menu and gave recommendations for what to get. The ice cream is not vegan, but lactose free. We got the strawberry crunch chimney cake with ice cream. My bf got one with no ice cream and they both were equally enjoyable. Establishment was very clean, and instagram worthy! Definitely highly recommend!
Crema Reviews
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