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    Barking Mad Cafe

    3.9 (935 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Cheese pizza, slightly undercooked but still delicious
    Amanda L.

    Ordered delivery a couple times recently and it always hits the spot! Solid burgers, pizzas and salads. Not pictured the bang bang shrimp--great flavors.

    Kerlin M.

    For starters, we were able to find parking right outside of the place on a Saturday! It looked pretty packed when we entered, but had reservations and was seated right away. Now - the place is cute from the inside but this is one the places where maybe more was invested in aesthetics than food. Our drinks - the cappuccino and freshly squeezed orange juice were the best things of this meal. We ordered the crab cake Benedict and chicken and waffles. It seemed like almost everything must have been premade/prepackaged/frozen. Chicken and waffles were dry. Also if you have crab cakes on your menu in MARYLAND - there is an expectation set. These definitely came out a box. In all, I probably wouldn't come here again unless I need a coffee. Recommend you looking elsewhere if you want GOOD brunch food. The service was okay too no compliments but also didn't feel super attended.

    Egg crab cake with a side of fruits and turkey bacon
    Luis B.

    The food was okay, but the crab cakes were a little too over-fried. I also wasn't informed that my eggs would come as a sandwich. I only finished my meal because I was really hungry. The iced coffee was very bad, and the wait time was unacceptable. I ordered a sangria that took about 15-20 minutes to arrive by the time it came out, I had already finished eating. I mentioned to the manager, Jason, that the drink didn't taste good, and he kindly took it off the bill. Maybe they were just busy that day, but overall, I felt like the service could've been better

    Chicken and waffles
    Capri L.

    Hey friends! I met up with family here for a birthday brunch. I've been here a few times before so I was excited to return. I've only been here for brunch. Barking Mad offers typical American-fare brunch. I was disappointed to see that their brunch menu shrunk since my last visit. One of my favorites was their breakfast pizza, which they no longer offer. I decided on the chicken and waffles ($18). I won't decide on it again. Chicken was juicy but the skin was undercooked, appeared to be reheated. The waffle was bland and tough. Service was fast and friendly. Restrooms were clean and stocked. Parking is limited, free 2-hour street parking is available. Prices are average. I was disappointed that a favorite restaurant of mine went downhill. Hopefully it was just an off day. Hope you enjoy! With love, The Picky Pescatarian

    Cocktails
    Betty L.

    Have to Barking Mad a few times and never managed to write a review. I have been a repeat customer. It offers American fare and do it fairly well. It has an appealing location where there is a nice square with live music in the summer months - perfect to enjoy a pre or post meal entertainment in a less crowded environment. This most recent visit, our party enjoyed chicken Parm, steak, salmon bowl and wood fired pizza. Service was good, parking was easy. It has ample indoor and patio seatings for a relaxing summer meal.

    Mimosa
    Charlene E.

    I came here for a brunch date and we were seated outside so I did not get to see the inside. It was cold and windy and the table was not clean which made the dining experience unfavorable. Everything was just blowing off the table. I ordered a mimosa and the crab cake Benedict which was just okay. Based on my review combined with my friend's review, I probably will not be returning.

    Chicken and waffles Huevos rancheros
    Jane S.

    Great spot for brunch, coffee, and drinks! Recommend the huevos rancheros, had great balance of flavor and spice! Highly recommend the Clark Classic and the Shaken Espresso for coffees: both are sweet and delicious!

    Lunch menu
    Kyla A.

    Yay! My first review of 2025. This review is based around the service. I arrived shortly after their breakfast time, so my review is referring to the lunch menu. The menu had great options. I ended up starting off with their Clark classic, which is a coffee, it was good! It was hard for me to decide what to order because I really wanted breakfast food but once I finally figured out what I wanted (mind you this didn't take long to do) I was going to order their BLT sandwich, but unfortunately I never got a chance to, which leads me to the service. The service was so slow like extremely slow! I initially wasn't ready to order but not checking in for longer than 20mins is insane to me. What was also interesting about all this is the waitress kept on walking past me without saying anything to me....like very weird behavior, it made me uncomfortable which is disappointing because I took time out of my busy day to come here. After being ignored for about 20minutes the waitress finally acknowledged me and asked me if I was ready now... like what... no I no longer want to eat here. I told her I no longer felt comfortable eating here and explained why I felt that way, she then tried to gaslight me about how she didn't know if I wanted to eat here or not because I didn't know what I wanted to order.... like why was that even an assumption. As she continued justifying why she ignored me for 20 minutes she made it very clear she had a slew of "assumptions about me" this was so wild to me. So aside from the service the atmosphere was cozy to me. The only thing that was throwing me off was the Christmas music playing and they still had all the Christmas decor up. The interior decor was lovely I loved the tiles and textiles patterns throughout, definitely added a nice artistic touch. Overall I am so sad about this experience because I was really excited to come here and try their food.

    Gelato (affogato al caffe)  11.15.24
    Carroll N.

    11.15.24 Food: -Super Bowl: Very good especially the crispy tofu, but I should have asked for more sauce. -Affogato Al Caffe Gelato - I would have liked it to be a thicker consistency and sweeter. -Belgian Chocolate Pudding: Loved this especially with the salted caramel. This was my favorite of everything I had. -Margherita Pizza - It was a bit bland and I would have wanted more cheese and sauce. I should have asked and added salt, black and crushed pepper. Ambiance: Modern and elegant especially the restroom. I loved the wallpaper with roses on it. Service: Our server was personable and friendly. The server who brought our food out could have been more attentive. I asked for small plates and a spoon, but apparently he must have not heard me so I had to go up and request it. Two staff members did come around to fill my water even though it was still full. Other helpful info: -Located in Spectrum. -They have happy hour. -There is a bar in the back. -Communal patio is available in the center. -Street parking is available to the side of the restaurant.

    Pancetta and fig pizza
    Ellie D.

    The inside is cute but very vanilla when it comes to decor. Playing it safe with simple and unoriginal. But the menu really shined. It was hard decing what to try and I'm convinced I'll have to come back. I should withhold my judgement until after we get our meal though. What we got: Crispy cauliflower with spicy avocado - 4* the crispy cauliflower was delightful! I didn't think the spicy avocado was all that spicy. I also wished there was more of it. By the time we were eating the 5th & 6th of the 8 bites we were out. Lomo Saltado - 3* at first taste I liked it. The meat seemed marinated in soy sauce. I liked the onions too. But on second taste it had lost its appeal. Especially compared to the pizza it didn't have a chance. My partner, on the other hand, regretted this choice pretty quick. Didn't like the rice, thought the meat was overcooked, and didn't like the sauce. We both agreed the fries weren't anything special. Pancetta + Fig pizza - 5* hands down delicious. I would order this again and again and again. There were occasionally bites where the sauce was on the salty side but mostly this piece just delighted all of my taste buds. Arugula is the perfect pizza topper and the sweet fig jam paired so well with the pancetta and cheese. Try it!

    Ruth C.

    My daughter and I went to have brunch. I did not have reservations, but we were seated quickly. The atmosphere is beautiful. They have seats inside and outside. We decided to stay inside because it was hot. We went ahead and ordered cucumber juice. My daughter likes The classic breakfast sandwich. I had the all American, The food was delicious. We ate it all up the waiter kept coming back just to check in on us, which was great. I've been coming to Barking Mad café for a couple of years now and I recommended to all my friends and family.

    Eugene H.

    Found this little spot on a whim. The food selection is simple and good. The staff is attentive and food came out quick.

    Excellent place to sit around and visit with friends over excellent food. They're mimosas aren't so bad either!
    Shannon K.

    Excellent chicken and waffles! They are pricey and often crowded but I've been there twice and thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere both times.

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    Used to come here often for coffee unfortunately their prices went from 5.95 to almost $9. Can't justify that price for a latte.

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    Of course they have the best happy hours and location is very convenient also I like the fact this place is clean.

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    Been there twice food and price was good a nice place to sit and eat , they are very pleasant and easy to deal within

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    Good food and good service. Street parking and nice area. Family friendly. You can find children books at the entrance.

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    Is the patio covered?

    We have a beautiful patio outside. Most of the tables are covered by umbrellas. Feel free to contact… Read more

    Has anyone tried the matcha lattes here?

    Yes they are excellent!

    Is this the type of cafe where you can laptop lounge?(If you buy something of course) If I want to work and eat brunch is that looked down upon?

    This is the perfect place to do some work with your laptop! I've actually bought an entree while doing some homework and they're totally chill about it.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Hi Melissa, I can't say that they are "officially," however when I was there we ate outside and there were 2 people also sitting outside with small dogs and they were being… Read more

    Ok great I have over 20 yrs in this field so do I need to come in a fill out Application and if so what time and days can I come?

    You can come any time to fill out the application.

    Are you hiting?

    Hello Tamara, we are hiring experienced servers and cooks.

    Do they have any gluten-free options for brunch?

    Lots of gluten-free options :)

    Does anyone know about the bar happy hour specials or menu?

    Bar Happy Hour Hours Tuesday - Saturday 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Hope to see you soon.

    How are the vegetarian options?

    There are at least two vegetarian options available for each menu (brunch, lunch, dinner). My favorite vegetarian dish is the Avocado Toast for brunch! It's light and refreshing.

    Can you accommodate a group lunch of 10 - 15 people?

    Yes

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