On the heels of being named the second best bakery in the world, Café Dear Leon in Baltimore has been selected as the best place for croissants in Maryland by Tasting Table in its recently published list, “Where To Find The Best Croissants In Every State.”
The bakery, which operates two locations in Baltimore, was recognized for its French-Asian fusion pastries, creative flavors, and traditional croissant-making techniques influenced by Japanese baking.
“Baltimore’s Café Dear Leon, a semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery at the 2026 James Beard Awards, has become a viral sensation for its French-Asian fusion, which re-imagines laminated tradition through a Japanese lens,” Tasting Table wrote…