The Bun Shop

Picture it - Baltimore, 2023. 3 in the morning, as an exhausted father and his teenage daughter seek safe passage through the deserted (though surprisingly well lit) streets of downtown Baltimore. Where can these weary travelers from Arizona find refuge and refreshment at this hour? Why, at The Bun Shop, of course! Home to great herbal teas, a selection of coffee, and delicious pastries ranging from sweet staples like apple turnovers and cinnamon rolls to savory pizza buns, beef patties, and chickpea curry pies. Really cool atmosphere, helpful staff, plentiful charging outlets, delicious and reasonably priced food. We are not in Baltimore often, but will definitely stop by again.

I love the Bun Shop and it's become a favorite of mine! Great drink options, buns, and atmosphere. I like going in the morning when there aren't as many people and parking is easy, but you can usually find a spot to sit in the evening, too, although there are more students there then. The lighting is also a bit darker, which can put a little strain on the eyes if you're on a computer, but it's never stopped me from going!

Don’t get pictures of the actual drinks but this whole place is a vibe the moody dark aesthetic combined with the jazz music was 10/10 service was friendly and not up tight super cool spot to get some good coffee from and take some cool pictures

The first thing that might attract you to this shop is the fancy gold leaf window sign. Once you open the door, what will keep you there are the amazing smells and the chill atmosphere. I had an iced vietnamese coffee, a rotiboy and a breakfast bun. My coffee was delicious and perfect for the warm weather. The rotiboy was soft and flaky and had a delicate sweetness to it that I really enjoyed paired with my coffee. The breakfast bun was delicious as well. First off everything smelled amazing! It was filled with eggs, a little bit of peppers and onions and steak. Service was great as well. It was my first time here and the fellow behind the counter gave me the bun suggestions. Will make it a point to visit here whenever I am in the area.

Come for the coffees/teas, stay for the vibes. I like to describe this place as the 90s grunge reimagining of a cafe. It has unique character and is a great place to study and talk to nobody or to meet cool people and chat for hours - choose your own adventure.

Fun little place open late at night, with people still working on their laptops at 10pm. There were decent vegetarian and vegan options, and though I didn't think the food was particularly special, my husband lived the mac and cheese filled bun!

The honey macchiato here is delicious! It’s sweet, but not too sweet. The atmosphere here is also very relaxed and the staff is friendly. I also ordered the breakfast bun and while it’s didn’t feel like my cup of tea I could see why others like it so much. I think next time around I’ll try some of the other buns that they have instead.

Literally the perfect bakery/cafe. They've got unique and original drinks and pastries, all of which are homemade in house. There drink menu is not only expansive but also absolutely delicious, featuring items such as the Hong Kong (latte with earl grey tea) and of course their signature Vietnamese (drip coffee or cold brew, depending on if you order it hot or iced, with a shot of espresso and sweetened condensed milk). They also offer teas, for those who don't drink coffee, but I'm so obsessed with their iced mocha that I haven't had the opportunity to try any of them. Plus, an absolutely incredible indoor atmosphere with plenty of seating. I can't reccommend them enough.

The only problem is that the bathroom... is in rough shape. It smells, the floor is constantly wet, and the sink hardware is in various states of disrepair every time I use it. Just avoid that and everything is great :)

Cafe with very unique atmosphere and late night hours. Very cozy, free wifi, good drinks, lots of seating and outlets with street parking right outside. Perfect for night owl students

Immaculte vibe and great place to work and chat (tho the benches are fairly uncomfortable after). Coffee and pastries are really really good. I think their Vietnamese coffee is best in Mt. Vernon area. Rotiboys are amazing

This place is such a gem! You walk in and you get the sense that you are in an eclectic living room. The decor is so visually interesting and you can find little details everywhere you look. There are some board games, chess and much more. The coffee & team menu is extensive. The owner is such a genuine and kind spirit. He’s extremely helpful and such a pleasure to interact with. I’ve tasted 2 of the savory pastries (chicken curry and a tomato one) - both were excellent. I also had a lavender lemonade which was so full of flavor and underlying hints of rose.
The pastries are freshly made on-site. In fact, if you go late enough, you might see the large platters being made.
I definitely plan to go back and hang out to do some work. There are varied seating types - you’re sure to find one that’s comfortable for you. Come get a coffee and stay for the ambiance.

We had the hot cinnamon spice tea which was a fantastic blend of cinnamon, clove and orange peel. We also tried almost all the pastries and every single one of them were perfectly flaky or had just the perfect bite. No jarring flavors, all had a unique taste and texture to it. Totally a must try if you're in the area. Ambience is chill with lofi beats playing in the background with dim lighting, perfect for relaxed conversation and studying.

Quiet with good easy music. A good place to clear your mind.

Very conducive to studying or remote work. Lots of comfortable seating. Buns are delicious. Bathroom door handle could do with being fixed (it’s very loose, which wigs people out when they’re trying to open it), but you can’t have everything in life.

I come to this bun shop every time I'm in Baltimore. It's such a beautiful place with great coffee and amazing pastries. The dos leches and rottiboy are part of my regular order. It's a great place to do homework too! Except I always get distracted whenever this one girl works there. She's so pretty and kind, even if her shoes are busted. Her name is Carley I think... anyways it's a really wonderful place, highly recommend.

Great turnover (I'm definitely coming back to try a rotiboy!) and latte with fantastic atmosphere. Moody, eclectic, artsy, with stuff that's a bit worn, repurposed, and well-loved... So nice. Plus ample seating and free WiFi!

Delicious and interesting selection of worldly buns. From bao to empanadas, sweet to spicey, you're bound to find something you like. Coffee was on point. Ambiance seemed to need a little more touch, as the large room gave way to feeling a bit unfinished. The gentleman behind the counter was super busy, but polite and composed. Will definitely repeat

Food: 10/10
Beverage: 9/10
Service: 8/10 deductions for the wait time. Seems to be an understaffing issue.

Will definitely return

Place is great vibe for work,play,relaxation!! Sofas for comfort, banquet table for 20 people,piano,patio seating. Great light fare items made in house. Lemon rotiboy my favorite! Formosa oolong tea so far fav on menu!! Owner down to earth and salt of earth Minn!! God bless you and store!! Nate sharp young man to assist with wants and needs! Go see them soon! Worth the trip.

They encourage you to bring your own beer. Still haven’t cleaned or really examined my impaled left foot (see review of soups on for reference)

Mmmmm the pastries were to did for, I bought one and had to go back for another just to try them all! The Vietnamese coffee was strong and just what I needed to wake up. The ambience is great and the look is industrial. Definitely a place to go and sit on a rainy day and study or do some work.