Best Pastries in Bel Air

"While cafes half as popular as this Reservoir Hill fixture discourage lingering in hopes of turning your table, the Dovecote crew goes out of its way to make sure you don't skedaddle. But the warm family vibe extends well past the hospitality into the eats. The baked goods are especially appealing, including all manner of sticky buns and muffins and the sought-after peach upside-down cake (co-owner Gilda Pew's secret recipe)."

"Located in the historically Black neighborhood of Reservoir Hill, this shop runs itself as a community-focused third space first and a cafe second. A standout in the local coffee scene, Dovecote Cafe is high-energy, one of the great cultural hub cafes in America today. From the outside the space is instantly striking, with former display windows from the building’s pharmacy days now forming an alcove entryway."

"Discover local personalities, learn from in-house workshops and taste hand-crafted food and drink offerings at Dovecote Café. This Black-owned business near Druid Hill Park typically serves as a gathering place for creatives and makers alike. Sit down, try upside down cake or a breakfast burger and endure the welcoming space full of colorful murals made by Baltimoreans."

"A single food has been known to change the course of a person’s life. For Dane Thibodeaux, co-owner of Sacre Sucre in Fells Point, it was a fig macaron he ate in Paris while on vacation. He still remembers biting into the seed of the fig jam in the middle."

"Sacre Sucre’s one of THE most amazing dessert shops I’ve ever been to, like in the world. Their work is edible art, and you absolutely need to experience their sweets firsthand. They started off with macarons, but I personally like their pastries best."

"This Fell’s Point shop offers a variety of seasonal pastries, from classics like eclairs and croissants, to special stylized apple tarts and caneles. They even offer monthly classes for you to learn how to make French macarons."

"Another one of my favorite lists of cafés in the Baltimore area, this café specializes in desserts. They sell pastries, coffee, bubble tea, and frozen yogurt. The service here is really quick, but the seating is minimal, a few couches and a few two people tables."

"A photo posted by Megan (@soupppyyy) on Mar 11, 2015 at 5:45pm PDT. This modern, family-friendly froyo shop serves up six delicious flavors and a LOT of toppings. (49 different types to be exact) If froyo isn’t your thing, don’t panic."

"People come from all over the world to have the G & M crab cake. And they take them all over the world, too. Because the restaurant is just five minutes from Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, G&M is a frequent pre-boarding stop for travelers who want to take home a Maryland crab cake or eat one on the plane."

"The lime green exterior of Spring Cafe signals a new arrival to the Avenue. Inside, owner Rose Ebadi and her parents, former physicians, are serving up tea and cuisine from their native Afghanistan. “In Afghanistan, green tea is really big,” Ebadi said."

"It doesn't abide by the classic chrome-and-vinyl formula, but instead has a dining room full of fun and funky accents like classic toys and elaborately dressed mannequins lurking in the corners. The menu is more traditional though, offering pancakes, challah French toast, and egg sandwiches. Other times of the day, opt for the meatloaf or fried chicken – just like your mother used to make!"

"What Makes It Special: Its funkiness factor - and the food, of course. Papermoon's menu features sandwiches and dinner entrees, but breakfast is what sets it apart. Fat omelets, huge pancakes, and especially tasty crispy little hash browns cubes are among my favorites.Special Hours: No longer a 24-hour option, Papermoon is open from 7 a.m."

"The Southside Diner is a casual, friendly neighborhood eatery located in the Southside Market Place Shopping Center in Locust Point that serves freshly prepared classic diner fare and specialty Greek dishes. Owned and operated by Greek brothers Nick and Steve, the Southside Diner is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week, with creative menus of hearty and healthy fare. Breakfast dishes range from eggs and bacon, omelets, egg and meat platters, bagels, French toast, pancakes, and waffles to specialty dishes such as chipped beef on toast, hot cakes, oatmeal and toast, and blueberry muffins."

"Fort Ave. in Riverside, the diner is the highest-rated diner in Baltimore, boasting 4.5 stars out of 146 reviews on Yelp. READ MORE: Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Brooklyn Park Home, Killing 68-Year-Old Man"

"Italian, seafood, Greek, down-home American and traditional deli offerings are on the menu, which basically is a book. Breakfast-wise, Broadway Diner is solid if not spectacular. Omelets and combo plates are straightforward and satisfying, and the sausage links are particularly gratifying in an artery-clogging kind of way."

"Claim to fame: Hungarian goulash, potato crusted salmon, shrimp creole. Big portions, lots of options, and open 24 hours. This diner is doing everything right."

"Johnny’s brings a little of the West Coast to the East Coast. Think breakfast burritos and omelettes with a kick, accompanied by specialty coffees from Central and South America. And on the weekends, Johnny’s brunch takes it up a notch with a whiskey caramel sauce poured over cinnamon Belgian waffles."

"Yet another Baltimore pizza place that’s not to be missed, this restaurant is cranking out incredibly fresh pies and other yummy bites."

"A post shared by Maggie's Farm (@maggiesfarm_md) on Dec 2, 2018 at 7:00am PST. Founded in 2012 by accomplished chefs, Maggie’s Farm is dedicated to supporting local farms and businesses and serving top-notch grub. With remarkable service in a comfy space, the restaurant is a popular brunch and dinner spot in town."

"The Lauraville neighborhood restaurant is a local destination for comfort food and Maryland staples. Enjoy the burger, Maryland crab cake, and fried green tomatoes inside or on the patio."

"Stall 11's owners want customers to eat their greens without being force-fed vegetarian ideology. The R. House food hall counter serves “global street food,” and creative takes on foods that typically aren't vegetarian. Especially popular is the Korean barbecue cauliflower bowl, which gets a satisfying crunch from onion chips and black sesame seeds."

"House in Remington, is a mission-driven, plant-based eatery serving salads, sandwiches, smoothies and juices. Through a partnership with local charter school Green Street Academy, STEM grows its own ingredients while training young entrepreneurs. R. House is home to a number of chef-driven concept stalls serving everything from tacos to sushi."

"A post shared by Stall 11 Baltimore (@stall11bmore) on Mar 26, 2019 at 5:09am PDT. Stall 11 is located inside R. House - a Modern Food Hall, showcasing the concepts of 10 talented chefs and food entrepreneurs."

"Taharka Brothers is bigger than an ice cream shop or their now-signature electric pink truck—it has a mission at its core to encourage leadership in urban youth as a force for social change. With flavors like Coffee Oreo, Honey Graham, and Matcha Mochi, the Baltimore-based handcrafted brand is sold in stores, restaurants, and universities all over Baltimore and D.C., as well as through their headquarters. Their crowdfunded truck, the Change-Maker Mobile, can be found at area events and through Twitter."

"This ice cream shop offers a mix of the old with the new — the market first opened in 1786, but the 21st century ice cream company has its roots in social change and community activism. You’ve probably seen their hot pink, crowd-funded ice cream truck around the city, but now you can visit Taharka Brothers anytime in Fells Point. Check out this short documentary to learn more about the company’s history and mission."

"Taharka Brothers has some of the best ice cream in the area, with unique flavors that will leave you completely and utterly satisfied. Order their ice cream online or visit their stall in Broadway Market to get your fix. SEE ALSO:Apropoe's: Cauliflower Ravioli's a Thing?"

"The first Kilwins opened in Petoskey, Michigan, in 1947, and the company now has over 100 locations across America. Kilwins ice cream is still produced in Petoskey, but you can watch employees handcraft fudge, caramel apples, waffle cones, brittle and more in the Fells Point store. Franchise owners David and Karen Gilmore decided to open their own shop after visiting a Kilwins in Florida and falling in love with the unique ice cream."

"From Business: Insomnia Cookies is a rapidly expanding late-night bakery concept with offices in both New York and Philadelphia. Founded in a college dorm room in 2003 at the…"