9-29-2025 4:01am

'Largest Latte' Opens

Our Grand Opening

in Hampstead was a true celebration of community, family, and flaky perfection. We were honored to be joined by Mayor Chris Nevin, Carroll County Commissioner Ken Kiler, Town Manager Jim Roark, Council Member Deborah Painter, and Chief of Police David Snyder.

Our CEOs broke open a giant croissant to christen the moment.

We even made history with Maryland’s LARGEST Pumpkin Spice Latte – a record-breaking 2.3 gallons!

Roggenart European Bakery Grand Opening in Hampstead, MD

Ciao, Hampstead! Your Morning Routine Just Got a European Upgrade.

Hampstead is about to get flakier with the grand opening of Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro and Cafe. Located at 903 S. Main St.Hampstead, MD, the new café aims to provide an authentic European experience to the community.

The opening ceremony featured owners Neman Popov and Brody Tennant breaking a ceremonial croissant with local leaders, including Carroll County Commissioner Ken Kiler, Hampstead Mayor Chris Nevin, and Hampstead Councilmember Deborah Painter. The event will also showcase Maryland's Largest Pumpkin Spice Latte, a massive 2.36-gallon (303 fl oz) beverage.

Roggenart's Hampstead location will welcome visitors with a charming European ambiance, complete with European-styled furniture and outdoor seating. The menu features authentic European baked goods made from scratch daily, including various vegetarian options like croissants, salads, and artisan sandwiches30. The café will also offer an all-day brunch menu and the company's trend-setting "Crookie"—a croissant filled with cookie dough that has gained nationwide popularity.

"Hampstead's vibrant, welcoming atmosphere made it the perfect choice for Roggenart," said Neman Popov, Founder and CEO "Our guests will enjoy the kind of European experience we're known for—freshly baked pastries, gourmet sandwiches, and a brunch menu that brings people to the table".

"We are honored to bring Roggenart to Hampstead, a community that values family, tradition, and connection," said Brody Tennant, CEO. "Our cafés are designed to be a welcoming space where families can gather, and lasting memories are created. We look forward to contributing to the town's strong sense of community".

Headquartered in Howard County, MD, the first U.S. Roggenart bakery opened in 2017. Popov and Tennant partnered in 2020, leveraging decades of business experience to expand the brand. The Hampstead location is the newest of several locations across Maryland, Virginia, and Illinois. A new location in Catonsville, Maryland, is also planned for the coming months.

The Hampstead location will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

About Roggenart

Roggenart, meaning "the art of rye" in German, is a bakery, bistro, and café centered on creating food from scratch with simple, whole ingredients41. Since 2017, Roggenart has served its communities with freshly baked goods, breakfast and lunch dishes, and bold coffee. Learn more at Roggenart.com or follow on Instagram (@Roggenartbakery) and Facebook (@Roggenart)

Roggenart's Hampstead Location: 903 South Main Street Suite F, Hampstead, MD 21074Open All Week from 7 am to 5 pmPictures by Gary Lee