SWEET SUE'S

Good afternoon! This summer I am residing and working in southern Maryland, just outside of Washington D.C. The closest “downtown” area to me is North Beach, Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay. This cute beach town is about 10-15 minutes from my house, so almost every weekend I have been driving down to run along the water. After my runs I usually walk around for another mile or so to cool off and then I head to Sweet Sue’s Bake Shop & Coffee Bar.

The first few times I came down to North Beach, I would run by and couldn’t help but notice the flux of people entering and exiting Sweet Sue’s. Of course, me being me, I HAD to figure out what all the craze was about. When I first entered, I was greeted politely by the staff. The menu is mostly standard for a café, with breakfast, coffees, and sandwiches. Inside there are no more than a dozen quaint, wood tables and chairs for customers to relax, as well as outdoor seating to enjoy the summer sunshine.

This shop isn’t called Sweet Sue’s for nothing. Within two sizeable glass cases, there are pastries and sweets ranging from quiche and muffins to cupcakes and pie. I have an embarrassingly large sweet tooth, so to go along with my skim latte I asked the baristas what their most popular treat was. Immediately, both of their eyes lit up and a devilish smile came across their faces. “The brownies to die”, they said almost in sync. These brownies really are to die for; they contain a fudgy brownie bottom, a layer of peanut butter, and topped with chocolate ganache. WOW. If you are a peanut butter and chocolate lover, like myself, you will hear music of delight when you take a bite.

           

Whether you’re just passing through or staying for a while as a summer local, Sweet Sue’s Bake Shop & Coffee Bar is sure to fulfill your caffeine (or sugar ;)) fix. Get new posts sent straight to your email by following below! 

  ~XOXO Katherine