Crema's Take
“Dear Leon's pastries are legitimately exceptional—a trained pastry chef in the reviews called them some of the best she's had in years, and regulars specifically praise the Yuzu Brioche and Crème Brûlée tart for their restraint with sugar and perfect texture. The tiny Canton spot (seriously, only 6 people inside at a time) sells out daily, so arrive early if you want their famous crab dip bagel, which has earned its viral reputation. Go for the baked goods and coffee, expect a wait, and bring your dog if you've got one.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We loved this place. Great and creative bakery. Delicious crab 🦀 dip bagel. Delicious. Soft and pulls apart easily. Fantastic. They only can fit 6 people and one dog inside at a time. Really creative menu. The menu changes throughout the morning. Just loved it. We waited in…
My daughter wanted to find out if the pastries were as good as the reviews claimed - they were better! The pastries were so light, flaky, and crispy, they weren’t overly sweet at all, and the breakfast sandwich was so good! It was a spinach and egg omelette with cheese and a…
I get the hype. I'm a trained pasty chef and these were some of the best pastries I've had in a very long time. The Yuzu Brioche, and Crème Brûlée tart were standouts for myself. The crab dip bagel is good too, but from a value perspective the other options are better. I'll…
It was a cold crisp morning. We awoke at 6:45am to make the trek to Canton for this long awaited bagel. We knew, due to its virality, that they sell out daily. Thus, we had to get there first thing. Bundled up, with hope in our eyes and nothing in our stomach, we began the…
Cafe Dear Leon is a small yet busy bakery and coffee shop in Canton Square in Baltimore, MD. I have been several times and suggest that if you decide to come down, prepare to wait a bit, just depends on their bake schedule and how much time you have. They frequently run out of…
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