La Maison by Cafe Dear Leon
2600 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD
Crema's Take
“This sprawling Baltimore outpost of the beloved Cafe Dear Leon brings big-space energy to their legendary bakery reputation, with a devoted following for their iconic Crab Dip Bagel and expertly crafted Coffee Buns that justify the regular weekend lines. Beyond the Instagram-famous bagels, they're serious about espresso and creative specialty drinks, striking an impressive balance between being a neighborhood coffee destination and a destination bakery that draws crowds from across the city. Fair warning: their popularity means you might brave the cold in queue, but most visitors find the high-quality baked goods and thoughtful coffee work worth the wait.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks.
Google Reviews
This was honestly an all around pleasant experience besides waiting in line in the cold outside but it isn't their fault they are so popular. Well I mean it is their fault they are popular since they do a good job but there's only so much space for a line. I will be going back…
I got the famous crab bagel. Truly expected them to be sold out by 1:30 on a Saturday. This crab bagel has such a following on B’more. I tried it just to checkout what all the hype was about. It’s absolutely amazing a delicious, creamy, crabby taste sensation. The service…
The best bakery in the country may be Cafe Dear Leon. Their original location is small and always with a well-deserved line. This location is their second and very large. (It's inside the building of a popular butchery/deli that shut its doors.) Walk inside Tuesday-Saturday…
They have a wide variety of baked goods and most of them are delicious, but the Crab Dip Bagel and the Coffee Bun are my absolute favorites. Their cookies are high-quality and delicious as well. There are plenty of seats, so it’s a nice place to stay for a while.
Is the quality going down? or May this be a training issue with new staff? My two salmon focaccia sandwiches today were both all wet and soggy at the bottom. Not to mention excessive onion and very little salmon. Maybe they were made too early and sitting for a while because I…
Crema Reviews
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