Bakery counters in Baltimore worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

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Patisserie Poupon

Order Croissants and fruit tarts

Patisserie Poupon near the Shot Tower is Joseph Poupon's French bakery, turning out laminated croissants, macarons and glossy fruit tarts since the 1980s.

Atwater's

Order Sourdough loaves and seasonal soup

Atwater's bakes naturally-leavened breads at its Belvedere Square stall, a local bakery known for crusty sourdough, scratch soups and seasonal galettes.

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Harmony Bakery

Order Vegan gluten-free cakes and cookies

Harmony Bakery in Hampden is Baltimore's vegan and gluten-free bakery, turning out dairy-free cakes, cookies and pastries from a small Chestnut Avenue shop.

The Bun Shop

Order Sweet and savoury filled buns

The Bun Shop on Read Street in Mount Vernon is an all-day cafe and pastry counter, pulling espresso and serving filled buns, kolaches and pastries late.

Pitango Bakery + Cafe

Order Naturally-leavened bread and gelato

Pitango Bakery + Cafe in Fells Point pairs naturally-leavened breads and laminated pastries with the company's own gelato, a corner cafe on South Ann Street.

Bonjour Bakery & Cafe

Order Croissants and macarons

Bonjour Bakery & Cafe on Falls Road is a north Baltimore French bakery, baking croissants, macarons, quiche and sandwiches for a steady neighbourhood crowd.

Kneads Bakeshop

Order Scratch croissants and sourdough loaves

Kneads Bakeshop is H&S Bakery's Harbor East flagship, a 17,000 square foot cafe and bakery turning out scratch sourdough, laminated pastries.

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