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Café Dear Leon

A bakery café at 2929 O'Donnell Street in Baltimore, MD.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (667) 312-2977 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday6 AM – 6 PM
Thursday6 AM – 6 PM
Friday6 AM – 6 PM
Saturday6 AM – 6 PM
Sunday6 AM – 6 PM

60 hours a week across 5 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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2929 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, MD 21224

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Address2929 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone(667) 312-2977
StyleBakery café
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center2.4 mi southeast

About Café Dear Leon

Café Dear Leon is a bakery café at 2929 O'Donnell Street, about 2.4 mi southeast of central Baltimore.

Our Baltimore directory counts 169 bakeries in total, which works out to one bakery per 3,363 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop, less than 0.1 mi away.

Doors open from 6 AM at the earliest, and the last pick-up window runs to 6 PM, for about 60 hours across 5 days a week. Both weekend days are on the schedule.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.
  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.
  • Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.
  • Cranberry orange sconeCrumbly, cream-based scone with tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest, brushed with a light citrus glaze.

Breakfast

  • Greek yogurt parfaitLayers of thick Greek yogurt, fresh berries and house granola with honey; cool, crunchy and lightly sweet.
  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.

Sandwiches

  • Tuna meltTuna salad and melted Swiss griddled on sourdough until the bread is golden and the cheese starts to bubble.
  • Grilled vegetable paniniPressed focaccia filled with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, pesto and provolone; crisp, smoky and herby.
  • Turkey avocado on sourdoughRoasted turkey, avocado, tomato, greens and herb mayo on toasted country sourdough; a fresh, filling lunch staple.
  • Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 2 — illustrative photo
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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo
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Bread - Ekmek — illustrative photo
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Questions about Café Dear Leon

What are Café Dear Leon's hours?
Café Dear Leon's listed hours are Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Sun: 6 AM – 6 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Café Dear Leon open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 6 AM – 6 PM.
What time does Café Dear Leon open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 6 AM on Wednesday.
Where is Café Dear Leon located?
Café Dear Leon is at 2929 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Café Dear Leon?
The listed phone number is (667) 312-2977.
What should I order at Café Dear Leon?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Pain au chocolat, Cinnamon roll, Greek yogurt parfait, and Steel-cut oatmeal. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Café Dear Leon?
Nearby options include Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop (less than 0.1 mi), Cup Love (less than 0.1 mi), and Dangerously Delicious Pies (less than 0.1 mi).

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