wow, this coffee shop is absolutely unbelievably amazing. I can't recommend it enough! While, I…read morehave yet to have any of their food selections, the coffee is easily the best I've had in the entire DMV. It's a nice coffee shop with tables that you could easily bring your computer to and the people are extremely kind. So it's a great environment for individual work or small meetings. As someone born and raised in Seattle, we take our coffee very seriously. Despite the fact, Starbucks was started there, we all despise it and prefer the smaller coffee shops. I say this to emphasize that I take my coffee and the quality and flavors very seriously. This place is well worth your time, even if it means going out of your way!!!

I have had a love and dislike relationship with Ceremony Coffee Roasters, but I feel like I finally…read moreknow where it stands for me. They offer some really creative drinks, and sometimes the flavors are a little too bold for my taste, especially when they mix things like juice into an espresso latte. But their holiday seasonal drinks get me every single time. We have tried the "Over the River and Through the Woods," the hot chocolate, the cinnamon crunch latte, and the mistletoe toasted marshmallow, and I have enjoyed all of them! I also appreciate that their hours are longer, which makes it a great spot to get work done. I will say the seating is not the most comfortable if you are in the booth with the wooden seats, but it still works when you need a change of scenery. The food has been hit or miss for me, but recently it has been more of a hit. I am still wanting to try something from their pastry bin because everything in there looks phenomenal! Looking especially at the sweet potato pastry! Overall, I think this place works well if you know what you are coming in for. The drinks are good, the atmosphere is solid, and the location right by the water makes it even better.

Affogatto Cafe' - a great find on a Sunday morning. I was in the area getting fishing advice from a…read morenearby tackle shop and happened to discover this cozy café just around the corner. They serve Black Acres beans (a favorite of mine) and some seriously good croissants. I kept it simple with a standard latte and a butter croissant. The café has window bar seating inside and a couple of outdoor tables, making it an easy, comfortable place to slow down. The barista was friendly and even shared helpful fishing spot info. The interior has a cozy, minimalist style, and with Sunday morning light, the whole place felt like a warm, relaxed place to be. From what I could tell, there's space in the back to meet and greet the cats. I'm not in the market to adopt, but for anyone who is, this seems like the place to connect with a new purring family member. Worth a visit if you're in the area!

Cortado was good. The cats are fun and worth the visit alone…read more Can't wait to go back.

I've been on the hunt for a good cafe to work from close to the federal hill area and finally…read morestumbled upon Koba! The first thing that jumped out at me when I walked in was how reasonable the prices are. I ordered an iced coffee and paid less than $3 which I loved! There are lots of fun drink options ranging from smoothies, your typical coffee drinks, and frozen coffee drinks. I saw some other customers order food and I'll have to try that next because it looked nice and fresh. The baristas were so friendly too. There are two floors to the cafe. The second floor seemed to be the "work" floor when I was there. There were plenty of people doing work on their laptops and hanging out. I can see myself coming here to work a lot in the future :)

Yes and yes and yes!! If you need a space to get work done in library silence but among other…read morepeople....get a beverage and go upstairs. When you get hungry, go get a hot sandwich and dont skip the bread pudding. The staff are A-maazing! I will definitely be back, cant believe I didnt know about this neighborhood gem. Downstairs is also pretty cozy, with lots of light coming in so whatever your vibe, you got it.

Yelp fam! I can't believe I haven't done a review on this…read moreGem. Cafe Dear Leon is like that friend you had growing up who got famous but still checks in and hangs out with you. Even after they went viral they continue to provide a fantastic product, experience, atmosphere & vibe. Pro Tip* If you can find time to go during the week early you can really get in and out quickly. Great service as always. I usually go with an Iced Mocha- which is top tier Crab dip bagel - GOATed Honestly any pastry item from this bakery is great, they don't miss, Steph Curry type stuff. The staff is always nice and prompt. Highly recommend this spot.

I LOVE Cafe Dear Leon! This is a spot you'll want to take to-go, as there's no seating inside but…read morethere are some seats outside which may or may not be full on the weekends. I really want to highlight their cold cut sandwich. This is one of the best I've ever had. The salami, pesto, mozzarella and tomato complement each other perfectly. I'm not sure if they have this sandwich year round, but if they do then don't skip it!

Popped randomly on a Monday night as I was taking a walk. Cute little neighborhood bar! Noah the…read morebartender was super attentive and friendly! I had the smash burger which was on special for Monday night as well as a refreshing gin mixed drink. Hit the spot! I loved how thinly the onion was sliced as well as the thousand islands dressing served with! You have a choice of regular fries or sweet potato. I'll be back!

This is definitely a neighborhood spot. I went for an event and few weeks ago but definitely…read morewouldn't return for a drink, food or any other event. There were multiple group parties in full swing when I arrived and no where to sit and barely any room to stand. Not a place I'd revisit but they do seem to have a loyal following which is great for them.

Eclectic spot in Fed Hill offering unique bagel sandwiches and coffee drinks…read more Came here on a Saturday for brunch with a friend and was highly impressed! Even though it was a Saturday we were able to find a spot to sit, and the decor was really fun. There's upstairs seating that seemed a little quieter too. I ordered the Darwin on an Asiago bagel. I wish there was more Brie cheese on it, but it was really good overall. The apple jam was a nice sweet touch. My bagel also came with a side of fruit and a hash brown. The hash brown was a little undercooked for me though. I also got a coco cocoa cold brew, which was a chocolate cold brew with coconut cold foam. It had coconut flakes on it so I had to chew each time I took a sip, and I didn't really taste any chocolate. The cold brew itself was good though, bold and not grainy at all. It was a little loud in the cafe due to all the people, but I had a great time anyway. I'll definitely be back if I need a cute brunch spot or a coffee pick-me-up!

I thought the sandwiches were pretty good here. I ordered the Jersey Juliette and the Nikki. I like…read morehow the meals each came with a side of fruit. The pork roll is definitely on the thicker side for this sandwich. I also got the fruity pebble cold brew. I personally was not a fan of the coffee that I got, but I am open to trying something new. Overall the cafe was a bit crowded and in my opinion was not very spacious. But that won't stop me from stopping by again!

I had my weekly coffee shop Saturday at Kanom Cafe. I'm from Baltimore and was visiting over the…read moreweekend, and chose Kanom because I'd never been there before. It's within the Johns Hopkins college campus & a neighborhood, so parking is really horrible. I ended up parking in a non spot and putting my hazards on. It's a cute little, but spacious place located next to an airport building. It's on the corner and has a nice little outside seating area with about 5 tables. Inside is bigger than it looks and has a nice amount of seating as well. Since my time was limited, I didn't really get to explore the menu like I wanted, so I ordered a hazelnut latte and a ham & cheese croissant. Their croissants looked so good, I wanted one of each. They also had several toasts on their menu. I'll have to go back for sure! Th service was regular, you order, they tell you how much you owe and you pay. I got in my car and couldn't wait. My first bite was like a bite into heaven. Every bite was the same way, so delicious & delicate. I wish I had two. The latte was perfect, just the right amount of hazelnut. Kanom Cafe is a must try!

If you haven't come here yet idk what you're doing because every pastry I've gotten here has been a…read moreHIT. Matcha crookie was so gluttonous, I'm glad they only do it on weekends otherwise I'd be getting this all the time. Their pineapple coconut croissant is so fresh (summertime pastry). Love their matchas too, always very balanced. Great vibes inside, always people chatting or working. Definitely one of my favorite bakeries in Baltimore.

I recently stopped by Llamas' Corner for a mid afternoon treat. The inside is cute with some quirky…read moredecor and a good amount of seating for the small size of the place. There are two kiosks where you order. I got the french toast matcha latte which was ready quickly. The matcha wasn't the best quality or wasn't prepared properly, imo. It tasted very soapy and the french toast flavor wasn't very noticeable. I've definitely had much better matcha in Baltimore and wouldn't recommend Llamas' if you're particular about your matcha. Maybe their coffee is better? I also noticed a section on the menu labeled "gluten free" but the only option listed was a bag of chips. Would be nice to see some other offerings for GF folks.

Cozy, busy off-the-path city café in posh Bolton Hill, usually frequented by public school parents,…read morepersonnel and the MICA people. Definitely enjoyed the unsweetened matcha latte, chicken corn soup and guava honeycomb pastry while sitting at the small bar. Also available are window and small table seating in this narrow space as well as outside seasonal seating. Sometimes quiet, sometimes buzzy (read latecomers and kiddies), the staff is businesslike but friendly. Online ordering is overwhelming (like Rice & Noodles) but varied sammie's and coffee drinks are worth the scroll down onscreen lane (cards only, no cash). Definitely will come back for some quiet people-watching and a change of pace en route from somewhere to somewhere else when around downtown, hon!