The beignet hunt is officially OVER! I've been on a mission to find some good beignets for me and…read moremy daughter, and somehow PJ's Coffee was sitting right here, not too far from home. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a New Orleans-style coffee shop tucked into the neighborhood. The inside has cozy couches and cute seating that give you the perfect excuse to sit, & relax. It wasn't too crowded during our visit, either, which was a nice bonus. THE BEIGNETS. LET'S TALK ABOUT THE BEIGNETS. We ordered six beignets and a spinach and feta stuffed croissant. The croissant gets a respectable 7/10 from me. It was good, but I may have done it a disservice by eating the beignets first. The competition was simply unfair! Those beignets were a whole different story. 10/10 from both me AND my daughter! Fresh, hot, delicious, and exactly what we came for. That warm, pillowy goodness with powdered sugar? Yeah, they understood the assignment. No notes. Just pass me another one! I came in looking for beignets, and we left with a new local spot to add to our rotation. I haven't tried any of the drinks yet, so that's officially on the agenda for my next visit. You can't expect me to conduct a full investigation in one trip, now can you? The verdict: The beignets alone have earned PJ's a return visit. My daughter approves, I approve, and the beignet hunt has officially turned into a repeat-customer situation. Until next time, PJ's! I'll be back for the beignets... and maybe I'll actually remember to order a coffee.

Pretty busy here on a Tuesday morning but now I understand why. I ordered online and my order was…read moreready sooner than expected which was a plus. I'd say it's pretty quiet in this place. I love how comfy the seating looks. Very clean place. 3 beignets 11/10: This was possibly the first time I ever had a beignet and PJ's knocked it out of the park! The powdered sugar was truly the cherry on top as it melted in your mouth. Hot Peppermint mocha 11/10: warm and cozy vibes. The peppermint wasn't too overpowering. The drink overall smelled and tasted like a dream.

Warning--Only hospital visitors can come. Need that on the website. Don't go here expecting to get…read morein.

Cool small little spot. Great pasties and both cold and hot coffee. The blue Bert scones was very…read moregood

I dont know the exact name of this drink but I know it had butterscotch syrup in it. It was so…read moregood I had to order me some for myself too.

I stopped by Matriarch Coffee for a coffee around lunchtime last week when I was downtown for the…read moreday. They buy ethically sourced Rwandan specialty coffee from women-led farms. The coffeeshop is located in Harborplace, which I find kind of a strange location! I'm never really in the Inner Harbor, but the location is great for tourists, people who work nearby in downtown, or people attending events at the convention center. I had a very good cappuccino. I'd be happy to return for another coffee when I'm next in the neighborhood.

Casual environment, open with good music. Helpful staff, good at giving suggestions, so ask your…read morequestions. Pastries are good, has a wide variety of options. The vanilla eclair is good. Not an overpowering vanilla flavor. The Pan de Muerto is good. Not too sweet. Subtle flavors, but definitely taste the orange blossom. Soft bread. The Fraisier Elderflower was probably the sweetest of the three but not in an over-sugared way.

Their coffee is strong and consistent. Big fan of their pastries and the selection. I will say…read moresometimes the staff seems quiet and off putting which is fine on a busy day, but sometimes I want more from my local coffee shop. I did one time get a mocha, and I would NOT reorder it, the chocolate they put in it came out chunky/gritty and was really not the texture for me. I will be sticking to my cappuccino or cortado regular order. Also usually quite loud in here, would not recommend for work or study unless you have great noise cancellation headphones.

Cute space. Fun menu options for coffee and tea drinkers. Friendly staff. Nice neighborhood vibe.read more

This is a cute coffee shop with ample seating in the upstairs area. Free WiFi so it's easy to do…read morework here! Unfortunately, I did not like my banana w latte. I don't expect every place to have ceremonial grade or to even whisk by hand every time, but this one I got was quite clearly premade way in advance. The color being so dull is a clue. The banana flavor sounded interesting, but it tasted overly synthetic. I'd be open to coming back to try coffee though, which I'm sure they're more known for. Baristas here are friendly and gave some recommendations. Parking is street parking outside or in the neighborhoods.

Morning mugs is one of my fave local coffee shops! It's the perfect place to meet with friends,…read morestudy/get work done, or just enjoy by yourself. They have lots of tables, WiFi, and outlets. They have some outdoor seating as well. The staff are super friendly and they even have a fun little cup sleeve color guessing game where you can win a 10% discount on your next order. I highly recommend the breakfast sandwich, I've gotten it over 5 times now and it's consistently so good! My favorite drink so far is the banana bread latte. They also have seasonal drinks and specials (last month they had a dot cake latte). They even have whipped cream cups for dogs. Love this place and will continue to support!

One of the best ways (arguably) to get to know a neighborhood is through it's local coffee shop. If…read moreMorning Mugs Coffee is reflective of the surrounding neighborhood, then it must be a lovely spot to live and work. The staff was super welcoming-- we really appreciated the "guess the color game" and the subsequent 10% off card (which I will definitely take advantage of the next time I'm in town). The iced latte special was just sweet though that it didn't overpower the coffee itself. Morning Mugs is walking distance to several museums and local businesses, and is definitely worth a stop if you're visiting from out of town like we were.

- I visited around 3 PM Saturday afternoon because I was in the area running errands and intended…read moreon doing takeout out, but decided to dine in after coming inside and placing my order. - The cafe is bigger than I expected it to be from the outside, and was about half full when I arrived. There were different types of tables/seating to choose from and everyone seemed to be smiling and in a good mood. They were playing a mix of R&B that included T-Pain, Snoh Allegra, Musiq Soulchild, and Bruno Mars to name a few. They had beautiful paintings of various influential figures in Black art and culture on the walls, and upcoming events shown on a screen behind the bar which I especially appreciated (They have karaoke on Thursdays!) There was also a band set up in the front, and I instantly made a mental note to return for the live music. - I ordered the iced "LCD" latte to drink and the Avocado Smash for a quick bite. I really enjoyed the LCD. I'd consider it to be more lavender forward but I love floral/herby flavored coffee drinks so I was absolutely okay with that. My avocado toast was pretty good and reasonably priced at $12 - There is an easy, laid back vibe so I don't recommend visiting when in a rush. Mix and Mingle is absolutely a place where you want to stay awhile, and I look forward to visiting again

The aesthetic of this place is super cute and definitely what caught my attention! I walked in and…read moretwo people were standing at the end of the bar. It took a little while before I was greeted, and I feel like they could have been a bit more welcoming and upbeat. I ordered a medium Americano. The cup was fairly large (probably around 12-16 oz), but when I asked how many shots of espresso were in it, I was told just one. Unfortunately, the coffee tasted very watered down. For a cup that size, I think two shots would have made a much better Americano. They did offer to add an extra shot, which I appreciated, but I think the espresso-to-water ratio could definitely be adjusted. With such a cute atmosphere, improving the coffee and making the service a little more energetic would really elevate the experience!

Cafe Dear Leon was top of my list for places to try when I first moved to Baltimore. It was all…read moreover my social media and many people recommended it to me. I was worried that it would be overpriced and overhyped, but that most definitely wasn't the case. I first went on a Friday morning right when the crab dipped bagel was ready. There were a few people in line already bc they only let 6 people in a time. I thought it would be a mad dash to get the pastries before they ran out, but I've been several times since and they've always had plenty in stock, even when the line is down the block on the weekends (think ~30-40 minute wait). Okay onto the food itself! The crab dipped bagel is the star of the show. Such a unique, Maryland coded option. There is plenty of crab and the combo of crab, cream cheese, and cheddar really hits. It is pretty decadent, so I'd recommend splitting it with someone so you can also try the other pastries! I've tried a variety of their pastries and they're all amazing. You really can't go wrong!

The husband and I headed to Baltimore to check out a baseball game and this gem of a bakery popped…read moreon to our radar. They have a few time slots where specific items are available which is good if you are interested in everything at that time and challenging if you want things from different times. You either come back or split the time difference and hope your items are available. I respect this process and appreciate the transparency! They have lots of yummy treats. I recommend you check out the menu and pick your favs to lock in the time you want to stop by and enjoy!

The cheesecake was amazing. I got the crème brûlée and Oreo cheesecake. It was so creamy and…read moredelicious. Yum Yum Yum oh. You just have to taste it for yourself. You'll be amazed how wonderful it was. I gotta it at Broadway market the pop-up. The gentlemen, behind the counter was so wonderful. He was just wonderful wonderful wonderful. I also went to the stall next-door, which was soul smoked you just got to taste the brisket brisket, brisket!!

Stopped by their stand at the Fells Farmer's Market on Saturday morning! They were very friendly…read moreand willing to answer questions/provide samples. We really like the cheesecakes, particularly the matcha and earl grey flavors. The consistency is a bit more like pudding or yogurt than cake, but the flavors are great. Hope to try some of their drinks in the future!

Jayb- I got the Biscuits and gravy, i think that's kinda a blassic, a little bit hard to mess up,…read morebut they got close to it. the gravy wasn't as runny as one would expect giving it a kind of "slop" look. the taste itself wasn't as bad as the appearance and satisfying. in my opinion the only thing that was truly rave worthy were the drinks. gab- holy freaking mid.

Believe it's their flagshop location--you can see the bakery factory itself, so it's quite large…read more Plenty of restaurant seating on the first floor, but you can also go up to the counter to order to-go and sit upstairs. Upstairs doesn't have as much seating, but is a great environment to get work done. Plenty of people on laptops and wifi info on most tables. There are so many pastry options it's almost overwhelming. Went around noon on a Saturday and they were already sold out of a lot of items--we got the last cinnamon muffin, which was a great choice. Had carrot cake consistency and very flavorful. Wanted to get the manberry tea but they were out, and was not disappointed when I got the ube tarro card matcha instead. So many pastry options, definitely want to come back. Interesting that they have ice cream, doesn't seem like a popular option Only negative was that it took awhile to be acknowledged at the counter, to the point that a long line backed up, but understand if they were busy. Didn't seem more busy than a usual day though.