Pekara Bakery

Baltimore Bakery Crawl stop #1 of seven places! My best friend, her college bestie, her husband, and I spent Sunday 2/2 exploring different Baltimore bakeries. I tried one thing here, so this review is based on that!Pekara was a charming and unassuming bakery. It felt very Eastern European and when we arrived around 10am, a lot of things were sold out. This is definitely more of a takeout spot, but you are able to sit there if you'd like. The person behind the cashier was really kind and patient. We tried the blueberry puff. And for what it's worth, this was the group's top pastry of the day. I love that they toasted it up for us. The pastry itself was buttery perfection and the custard inside was really nice. One of us bought sourdough bread to-go that seemed really delicious. I'd come back to this bakery to try more.

I wish this spot was closer to me! Stopped in to see what bakery/pastry goodness was available as we arrived around 12. Still had a good selection. Got some of our favorites -Pain Au Chocolat, Apricot cookies, Bambolini Hazelnut & tried some new ones -Strawberry Walnut cookies, Artichoke, Mushroom, Spinach & Feta & Cheese Puffs, Galette (fruit) & a Chocolate Chip Scone. Everything was delicious! Also ordered a Cappucino which was tasty. Service was friendly and upbeat as always! Just found out they've opened up an extension of the bakery with table service offering breakfast, Crepes, sandwiches and pizza to name a few. Next time!

I had no idea this bakery existed and just happened to see it. I dropped in and am so glad I did! I purchased about a half dozen croissants and a baguette. Having worked for years as a college student in French bakeries in several cities, I usually judge a bakery first and foremost on a plain butter croissant and a standard baguette. Pekara hit it out of the park on both counts. Absolutely classic and first quality! I would say these item were the best I have ever had in Baltimore. The other items I purchased were also very good. The space itself and the interior is not all that aesthetically pleasingly. But the quality of their baked goods is outstanding. I hope this business thrives. I will certainly be back.

I'd walked this block a dozen times and for some reason never realized the bakery was there. I was so glad it caught my eye early morning one day as I was looking for treats. On a warmer November day there were small tables outside to enjoy the pastry and donut we narrowed our selection down to.Each item was tasty and well made. Flaky and delicious with one treat and gooey and comforting for the other. We are looking forward to being back for savory and sweet offerings in the future. They also have cakes, cupcakes, and bread - I think I found my new go-to for those last minute treat days!

When you're having a sad week and the doorbell rings, then you notice a large box on your front porch containing a massively huge cinnamon roll, things get brighter. And sweeter.

Yes, so good!!! You simply have to go and try anything. We went around 2pm on a Sunday. A lot of the things were sold out but there were a few things left. We opted to get a few as shown in the picture. Wow!!! Everything was soo good. Again, I repeat, this was left over stuff from the things that were already sold. If these were this good, I can only imagine trying the the things if I get there early and I would still get everything I got today again. The chocolate croissant was soo flakey. The chocolate was the perfect amount, not too much, and too little. The cookies were amazing. Highly recommend and I'll definitely have to come back!

I finally checked out Pekara Bakery this past weekend after thinking about in since I read a piece in Baltimore Magazine about the bakery in January! Pekara Bakery is owned by Rale Mihajlovic, who is originally from Serbia but has been in the US since he moved here to play soccer for the Baltimore Blast 25 years ago! What I love about this bakery is that Rale has brought a taste of Serbia to many of the offerings! Pekara makes bureks (traditional Balkan pies), which I hope to try next time! I only wish they had more Balkan specialties! On this first visit, we tried a few smaller pastries (two savory and one sweet), and they were great. The bakery isn't huge, but there are a few places to sit inside and a bistro table or two outside! I will definitely be back to try more (including those bureks)!

I've wanted to try Pekara for a while after seeing pictures of the baked good! Pekara did not disappoint. I stopped by after a morning walk and ordered the prosciutto and pesto croissant, which was delicious. The croissant was super buttery and flaky, and the prosciutto added a nice amount of saltiness. One thing to note is I arrived around 10:30, and by then, many of their items were already sold out. So if you want a more extensive selection, I'd recommend coming on the earlier end.

Pekara Bakery is located on a popular strip of Cold Spring in Roland Park. While it doesn't look like much on the outside, this little bakery has some amazingly delicate pastries. I managed to find a free parking spot on one of the residential streets. I popped into Pekara to grab a few pastries around 11am. Rookie mistake; try and go in the morning! By the time I arrived, most of the pastries were sold out or were slim pickings. The cashier even told me it had been a very busy morning (surprising for a Wednesday)!I ordered a chocolate pastry and an almond croissant. Both were delicate and expertly baked. My only regret is that I didn't get there earlier so the pastries were even more fresh and I could pick a few more options! I'll definitely be back on an earlier morning.

Excellent hidden gem!! they helped me getting a diabetic friendly cake for my wife's bday and it tasted delicious her sugar didn't spike it actually tasted like cake!!!! would recommend 1000%. The owner and the baker went out of his on this one!!