Hermans Bakery and Catering

Hermans Bakery and Catering has been around for a while, and this old-school bakery offers various cakes, custom cakes, cupcakes, strawberry shortcakes, baked goods, etc.We stopped by after having lunch in the area, as we saw that the lot was full.We picked up:+a glazed twist doughnut - this was okay; probably best when you go there for fresh ones in the early A.M.+Boston cream doughnuts - this was delicious - nice chocolate frosting with a generous amount of cream inside+a seasonal decorated Santa gingerbread cookie - loved how this cookie looked! The gingerbread cookie wasn't bad either, with a nice spiciness to it+a strawberry shortcake - the strawberries were still slightly frozen, but the cake itself was pretty tasty; they do use a lot of whipped cream!There was already a wrap-around line inside, but it moved quickly.Staff were friendly and efficient!Private lot available for your vehicle.+good treats+seasonal items+friendly & efficient service

I personally have feelings of nostalgia with this place, so I might be a bit bias.... When I was a kid, I would go with my mother to Golden Ring Mall, and was always excited to get a Boston Cream Pie doughnut from Herman's. That mall doesn't exist anymore, but the main Herman's shop does, and they are putting out loads of delicious treats daily!Thanks for always being delicious Herman's. You add menu items, but you also keep things the same when it works.

I graduated high school in 1994 and my grandmother provided the cake for my party. That cake came from Herman's.When my sister got engaged and had a wedding shower, that cake came from Herman's.While I have been Dundalk Strong my entire life, when I found my independence and moved to Old Dundalk and needed a special dessert, I went to Herman's. When my boyfriend found his birth family, and his newfound niece had surgery, we took her a small strawberry shortcake.Last week, when my beloved group of friends decided to get together for... I actually can't remember and that's such a wonderful feeling because we get together so often that sometimes the events run together... oh right, just a random group/family dinner... we got a smearcase.Did you know that smearcase is a Baltimore delicacy?"Smearcase is a traditional American cheesecake variety originating from Baltimore, Maryland. The base for the cake is usually made with a combination of flour, baking powder, sugar, oil, eggs, and salt; while the custardy filling is usually made with a combination of cream cheese, sugar, milk, flour, vanilla, and eggs.As a final touch, smearcase is dusted with cinnamon before serving. When compared with standard American cheesecakes, smearcase should have a lighter and less sugary flavor, while the crust is more cake-like. It's usually cut into large rectangular pieces before serving."We didn't have it with cinnamon though. We went across the street to Aldi and bought some blackberries. It was a huge hit.The thing about Herman's is... when I go inside and I see how much of the space isn't in use, I get the feeling that it's best years are behind them. When people can get pretty much any dessert in a supermarket bakery, independently owned places struggle to make the sales, which means they struggle to hire employees, which means they have less product, which means half the store is empty. And this is a shame.And I may have only been here for the smearcase, but have you had the marshmallow donuts? The black bottoms? They're famous for that strawberry shortcake, and it's not even expensive.Please, please duck into this place. You are sure to find something wonderful. Don't wait until it's a special occasion. Any day that you buy a dessert here will be special. Go. Go now.

LOVE THIS PLACE! They have such an amazing selection of items ranging from cookies to customized cakes! I have tried their donuts, strawberry shortcakes, and some of their fruit pastry offerings. Everything I have gotten is delicious. I have never ordered a custom cake so I am not sure the pricing for that but everything else I think is reasonable priced. The biggest downside is that the lines sometimes get so long and everyone is standing in one line. So sometimes, several staff/people are yelling their orders over each other. It makes the experience a bit overwhelming. This is especially true if this is your first time or the 45th time but not sure what you really want this can be big turnoff. Just be sure you have an idea and be prepared to stand in line for some time around major holidays.

GOOD TO KNOW THAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND APPRECIATION IS ALIVE AND WELL IN DUNDALKThis Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 9:56am, I stopped in on my way home from work to pick up a morning treat, a sticky bun. Having looked around and looking in the case, I selected a particular one that I wanted. To make an obnoxious story short, I was told that "we sell from the back of the tray first". Well I got the two smallest buns in the case. Not that I really need a "bigger" bun, I just wanted a specific one. Nope not today. I asked for a white paper bag to put a piece of birthday cake in to present it as a birthday gift. I was told, nope, it won't fit, when I asked to buy it, nope not selling. I really don't want to waste any additional time on writing this but the you should know that if you're looking for customer service and customer appreciation... look elsewhere.

I finally made it to this bakery. I've heard mixed reviews about it so I got to try it for myself.The young lady at the front desk was extremely friendly and helpful with offering suggestions for my first time.I ordered 1 red velvet cupcake and a glazed twist. That is one of my favorite flavor cupcakes but I was not a fan of this one. The icing was hard and the cupcake didn't seem fresh.However the glazed twist was fresh and delicious!I would visit again but stick to the doughnuts and perhaps try their cakes

This place is amazing. A Baltimore institution. Prices aren't cheap but you get quality. Their strawberry shortcake is nothing short of perfection. Literally the best cake I've had in the last ten years. The chocolate topped cookies (their version of Bergers ) are delicious as well. Definitely recommend.

I drive from harco to come to this bakery! Hands down the best and super great staff.

I love baking and I love visiting different bakeries to see what their specialty items are and always sample & buy. I've been dealing with this bakery for decades with my family. I know they're items are delicious! Just didn't know if they could make the cake & decorate for reasonable price. I called first and spoke with a woman who said they could make it to send them a copy of the picture of what I wanted. I did & they requested I bring it in to the store. I did & spoke with another woman who went through every detail with me and the price. I ordered devil's food with regular icing and decorations as you see in my pic. The cake was moist and delicious. The decorations were perfect! I ordered it & it was ready in 48 hrs. Other bakeries (yiayias) who we use alot for personal & professional gatherings said on December 1 that they would not be taking any more orders for this year and they would not make it! Second strike for Yiayias! Sadly I'm not sure if we will give them a chance for the 3rd strike. I didn't need the cake until 12/18/22, plenty of time to make cake. Herman's is easy to get to right off Merritt Blvd with plenty of parking. Handicap accessible. They make specialty cakes and cookies and confections. Tip: try the marshmallow doughnuts with & without chocolate , they are divine and you won't be disappointed-you'll probably be back for more. I definitely recommend this bakery! I'm very particular about the places I recommend so this recommendation is solid! Enjoy:-).

I just thought I'd let the "25% of black customers" know that this place is definitely racist! When I called back and told of my experience I was told "I'm sorry. There must have been a misunderstanding." That's it. That's all I was offered. But I went back in the store TWICE to make sure there was NO misunderstanding. In addition, the person I dealt with lied on me and instead of admitting she was in the wrong. Saying " the customer (me) didn't want the discount offered." I'm very disappointed by my experience a second and last time. If you want to get treated like crap this is a great place to go!