Although I love exploring the Baltimore area, this semester has been the busiest one yet, which has limited my opportunities to get out and about. Luckily, a foodie friend invited me to adventure around uptown Towson, which offered a nice array of shops and restaurants to explore.
During our stroll, we stopped by La Cakerie and Cunningham’s Cafe and Bakery, two restaurants that I knew had gluten-free options, but had never stopped by to check in to them. While I couldn’t actually eat at the former (due to dairy) and only stopped for a hot drink at the latter, I figured I would write a post featuring them to alert fellow Baltimoreans that these two bakery cafes might be ones to check out if you are in the area. Especially with the chill in the air, nothing is more delicious than a fresh-made pastry or giant mug of something warm and filling than a bakery and cafe with gluten and dairy-free options.
La Cakerie
The cupcakes are baked in the shared kitchen, but kept separate from the others. A gluten-free friend who accompanied me bought one and said it was quite moist and not crumbly at all- high praise for a gluten-free baked good. I suggest calling ahead to verify offerings of the day.
Cunningham’s Bakery and Cafe
Although I thought about cider, I opted for the jalapeño hot chocolate, which was a daring choice that merged sweet and spicy. I loved the luxurious thickness of the brew, and perfect touch of heat from the jalapeño. While expensive for a drink, it was nice to indulge and catch up with my friend over hot drinks in the cozy space.
While there, I noticed their menu was labeled to identify gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary restrictions. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable, pointing out that I should not try a macaron because they were in the same case and made in the same bakery as wheat-containing products. I look forward to the occasional treat here and having a favorite coffee shop in town.
The Basics: La Cakerie