We were passing through and thought Cumberland looked like a cool town to stop in. We found Cafe Mark and were rewarded with excellent food, friendly service, and good coffee! We had an omelet, chip beef gravy and biscuits, and a breakfast burrito and everything was excellent! You can watch them cook on a griddle right at the counter. Everything was freshly made. My husband grew up on chip beef gravy and it was delicious. Thanks for an excellent breakfast to kick off our journey home! read more

Cafe Mark was such a quaint and cozy breakfast spot! My friends from the area took me here for breakfast and I absolutely loved it. It has a downtown cafe atmosphere with a very friendly staff and delicious food. I ordered the Cafe Breakfast, which came with 2 eggs your way, bacon or sausage, and 2 homemade pancakes. The pancakes were fluffy and moist and my over-easy eggs were prepared just right. I also ordered a 16 oz. of their house coffee; it was strong, rich, and I would highly recommend it to any coffee lover! There is plenty of seating downstairs, upstairs and even outside. The staff does a great job of checking on you consistently. This place reminds me a lot of the cafes in my hometown. I would recommend a trip here. read more

This is one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to , I stopped to have breakfast and I wish I didn't, it's very overpriced, I paid more than 10$ for their signature omelette which was mediocre at best and don't worth more than 5$,so I would recommend everyone to save their hard earned $$ and stay away from this overpriced restaurant. I forgot to mention that they are the only restaurant that don't put the prices on their menu, like am supposed to know the prices for their less than average items . read more

Cafe Mark - This picture doesn't do this masterpiece justice, what a waste for +10$ - Cafes Near Me - Cumberland, Maryland

We were passing through Cumberland MD and stopped at Cafe Mark for lunch. I had a decaf Hawaiian latte that was delicious. Cafe Mark has a long list of latte options. The lady at the counter was patient and answered all my questions. The Cuban with ham, bacon, cheese and pickles was grilled and so good. The side I chose was grilled veggies--zucchini, spinach, mushrooms and peppers. It was also very good and a nice change to chips. My husband's grand BLT had lots of bacon. the food came out pretty soon after we ordered. Thanks for a great lunch. read more

Did not expect to find a place this good on my travels back to DC, but once again, my fellow Yelpers didn't disappoint with this #1 rated eatery in Cumberland, MD. The grilled cheese, with spinach greens and pesto was cooked to perfection. The tomato basil soup had a thinner consistency than I'm accustomed to, but they pulled it off with a delicious taste. You could really taste the fresh ingredients. On to a few nitpicky, yet important items to me: the pickle was nice, didn't do anything other than a kosher dill wedge, but too often places try to get fancy here....and screw it up. The chips being sweet potato also made a difference. It would be easy to go classic wavy or regular Lays-style chips, but they didn't, and it was a nice touch. Worth a stop in if you're on Hwy 68 or in town! read more

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While visiting town wanted something for breakfast. So found Cafe Mark! It was excellent, great food, awesome coffee and the best attention. Thanks read more

I forgot to add...don't forget to visit the men's room! For no other reason than to see the sink they installed in there. Never have I seen such a sink in any other business's bathroom. Talk about a glass act! read more

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This place is totes magotes adorbs! I'm a 44 year old man! Why do I write these words? Get the Mediterranean Wrap! It's excellent! The coffee was flavored though and that I DO NOT FORGIVE! read more

Out-of-towner here. Great food, service and atmosphere. Am pretty picky about coffee and espressos, comparing everything to Dutch Brothers, Starbucks or Pete's ... and they were solid competitors! Prices seem very reasonable for the the food items I have ordered so far (have only been in 3 times on 3 consecutive days). Will definitely be back when working in, or passing through, Cumberland. read more

Delicious casual breakfast and lunch spot in Cumberland. I was working night shift in the area so I was happy to find out they serve breakfast all day. I had the Breakfast Reuben (Reuben with a fried egg and hash browns in it) and a bowl of the Creme of Crab soup. Loved them both. The crab soup was amazing and is a must get. read more

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Good food. They were out of what I really wanted (Reuben breakfast sandwich) but staff was friendly and cute place

When hubby and I were passing through, I looked for a local joint to patronize. Cafe Mark fit the bill. He had a decent BLT, and I had a cup of cream of crab soup (spicy!) with half of Rachel's Reuben. Both were creamy and delicious. His meal came with chips and a drink. Altogether the bill was twenty bucks, which I think is fair. The staff were pleasant, and there is good local art on the walls. I would come back if we were in the area. I hope they continue to do well. read more

Cafe Mark - Rachel's Reuben and cream of crab soup - Cafes Near Me - Cumberland, Maryland

We stopped here before our bike trip on the GAP trail. Everything was great- food, service, atmosphere!

Driving back from WV and needed a quick sitdown breakfast place and Cafe Mark did not disappoint. You could tell this was the locals' choice as the counter was very busy, yet efficient, in making custom coffee/tea drinks. We had two custom breakfast sandwiches and one meat lovers omelette, both were fantastic! They would know my name here if I lived in Cumberland. read more

Cozy place for breakfast. Good cappuccino! My children enjoyed the pancakes; mom & dad enjoyed breakfast sandwiches. Nice staff. Would definitely go back. read more

We were in town for a leisurely weekend and really enjoyed Cafe Mark. The staff were very friendly, patient, and accommodating. The coffee was fantastic (and I can be a coffee snob. The first day was an Americano, the second was their "buzz" in drip style. My partner got their latte special and really enjoyed it. For food- the scramble and burrito are fantastic. A block from the train, a few blocks from the C&O and GAP. It's worth the stop in. read more

This is my favorite place to get coffe in cumberland. If you want an omelet they will make it full of freshh veggies and toppings roght in front of you. Sometimes a little wait, but dont get discouraged. A must in the local area. read more

This is my favorite café in the area. The staff is so friendly, they have a wide variety of foods and drinks! The café drinks are very well balanced between espresso to sweetness ratio. The breakfast is my favorite from the regular pancakes, bacon and home-fries, to their signature blueberry French toast, the breakfast burrito and the sausage gravy is to die for! They usually have a special of the day especially on Saturdays! The one pictured below is the raspberry white chocolate french toast which yes, was as good as it looks! They ha really cool flavors for the drinks too, like snickers! My favorite is the good ole caramel macchiato which is pictured with it. White mochas and French vanilla are my other go to's! Update: you sometimes can leave smelling like grease which wasn't an issue before so that kind of stinks (no pun intended) but still a great place. read more

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My bagel came out burnt, home fries were just potatoes (not crispy), eggs were very salty Pancakes and bacon were good though. read more

Amazing little coffee shop on the Cumberland downtown mall. I frequent this coffee shop regularly and never have a problem. The coffee has always been top notch with very friendly service. The pastries and food have always been 10/10! The only downfall is finding good parking to get in, but it's worth a short walk if you can't find parking out front. read more

It's been a little while since my visit - back in the day, before social distancing - you may remember. I don't get to Cumberland often, but Cafe Mark was on my list of places to try and I was in town and craving, seriously craving, a Belgian waffle. I had seen a picture somewhere of Cafe Mark's Belgian waffle and I followed that memory right in the door. I was not disappointed! It was so delicious. The staff was so nice, friendly, and efficient. Some day, Cafe Mark, its yummy waffles, and I will be reunited. read more

It has been a while since I have been able to go to Cafe Mark due to COVID but I enjoy eating there. The building has a great vibe and you can go relax, get some work done on your laptop, just chill for a little bit. read more

Stopped by this cafe for a quick drink on a Friday afternoon. I wanted something cold, so I asked about their Italian sodas, to which they'll add a variety of flavored syrups. I asked for a recommendation, and the gal taking my order responded that she'd never had one. Huh. Very odd, given that it seemed like a house favorite. I ended up with raspberry -- a couple pumps of syrup, topped by ice and a bottled soda (It might have been Sprite, honestly. She did a good job of hiding it behind the counter when pouring). And the lid wasn't a typical one, but the kind you'd have on a drink with whipped cream on top (wide mouth), so the straw slipped all around. Skip the Italian sodas. Husband had a latte, and it tasted good. Cost for both drinks was almost $8. Pricey for Cumberland, but not bad if it's worth it. I'm not sure this was worth it. read more

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Very friendly!! Amazing coffee and delicious food!!! The specials of the day looked appearing so we tried them...great decision! We ordered the chorizo bowl scramble with breakfast potatoes, cheese and peppers as well as the spinach Swiss mushroom omelette with Carmelized onions. We will definitely be back! Parking is conveniently right across the street as well! read more

Cafe Mark - ChoriZo scramble bow - Cafes Near Me - Cumberland, Maryland

We found this place on our way to Hagerstown. We had been walking around a little and wanted to find a place with a little warmth, coffee, tea, and snack. This is a very friendly place with a sweet atmosphere. The man who runs the place is very nice and so is his staff. My husband and I ended up sharing a bowl of soup which was delish! The reason for my four stars is because their service is a little slow. You cannot expect to get in and out of there quickly. However, I do have to say the ambience and friendliness there, outweighs the wait time. If I'm ever out that way again I would definitely check in for a cup of tea and a quick hello. read more

Reflecting on my two-day visit to Cumberland, there's a lot to like about this town, and my favorite discovery was the Cafe Mark. I ordered the Waldorf chicken salad for lunch and it was so delightful that I came back the next day to eat it again. (An additional perk was that the staff remembered me when I came back, but I can't guarantee that for everyone because I may be particularly memorable.) You can take an easy, scenic walk to get to the Cafe Mark if you are staying at the Fairfield Inn, and there are galleries, antique shops, and a bookstore all in the same area. It's pretty special. I've saved the best part for last. The coffee. I asked for their darkest roast, black. That was a damn good cup of full-bodied coffee. The kind of coffee that sets my creativity rolling, gives me a pleasant head rush when I stand up, and makes me talk to strangers like I'm some kind of celebrity interviewer. If I lived in Cumberland, I'd be a regular. As it is, I'll plan my future road trips to revisit the Cafe Mark. read more

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The workers aren't the most pleasant. We walked in kinda clueless because we have never been there. We asked the workers where to go and they gave us a standoffish response. The service was extremely slow. We ordered a small breakfast and it took almost 40 minutes. They have no gluten free options. The food wasn't bad but definitely not worth the wait. read more

Hands down the beast breakfast in downtown Cumberland. We ate here twice during our short stay and really enjoyed everything we had. I had the meat lover's omelette and let me just say, it's huge! No lunch for me either day in Cumberland. Really good coffee, tasty food and quick service made for a great experience, plus they're open super early during the week. At Cafe Mark you order at the counter and are given a number (think table numbers at a wedding) and the food is brought out to you when it's ready. When I first ordered, the display screen for your total displays a tip amount, which was a bit eyebrow raising the first time I saw it thinking they would call my number and I would have to go and get the food. When I discovered they deliver the food to your table, I was happy I decided to hit the 20% option before my check was totaled. Please know that although the ordering is "self serve" the rest your meal is provided by servers that do deserve the tip you agree to. I was happy with everything I ate both times I visited Cafe Mark. I look forward to returning should my travels take me back to Cumberland. read more

One my go-to dark roast places! The omelettes are very good and the crunchy blueberry French toast is a must have! The bakery items are made in house and are really good with your coffee. The place can get busy so wait times for food can vary but the friendly staff and excellent food makes this place a must! read more

Cafe Mark - Poblano chicken soup! Amazing! - Cafes Near Me - Cumberland, Maryland

If there is a line, then most probably the establishment is good! There was a line & the food was great. Shared a blueberry muffin and banana/choc. chip pancakes w/ my wife. Fabulous as was the pumpkin spice latte. read more

I stopped in Cumberland to have breakfast at Café Mark and I'm glad I did! I got a breakfast reuben, which is a grilled sandwich with corned beef, fried egg, havarti, and thousand island dressing. It was tidy and nicely grilled, served hot, and I liked it a lot. The coffee was good. Service was prompt and friendly, the bathroom was clean, and the restaurant was nice to be in. I forget how much it all cost, but I guess around $11. I forgot to pay for parking in the municipal lot out back and got a ticket. The ticket said "WARNING ONLY -- PAY $0.00". Okay! I would definitely return. read more

Cute spot in downtown Cumberland, with open air seating on brick-paved streets. Service took awhile, but the food was seasoned well, and the portions were just right. Even the buttered toast was just how I like it - a little crisp, a little buttered, with some of the melted butter pat remaining. read more

I visit Cumberland periodically to see my family. A few years ago I was happy to find this place because it provided a bit of a change of pace-decent coffee and good food. Previously, there wasn't much to choose from in terms of coffee, so it became a go-to spot for a latte. I want to preface this saying I understand the challenges COVID has presented: places are short-staffed, trying to meet pent up demand. However, on our last two visits to Cafe Mark they appeared to be pretty well staffed: four staff behind the counter, and no table service, meaning you order at the counter, but the food is brought to your table. It was mid-morning and business was brisk on the first visit; it was fairly low key on the second visit. They were SLOW, and for the most part, unfriendly. We placed a takeout order for a breakfast sandwich, a coffee and latte on the first visit. The guy who took the order was very polite and friendly. We got our coffee drinks in a reasonable amount of time and then we waited. And waited. And waited some more. I finally went to check on the food and when I asked, the guy doing the cooking snapped "I have to do them in the order I get them" (well, yeah, I get that), and then muttered something under his breath as I walked away. The breakfast sandwich was a good size and pretty good, so we chalked it up to having a rough morning. Returned for coffee the second day, had one order ahead of us (otherwise everyone had been tended to) and waited almost 15 minutes for a latte. The staff that morning was unfriendly, bordering on rude, and seemed more interested in socializing behind the counter. The cafe appears to be adequately staffed-there seems to be a lot of chatter among the staff and absolutely no sense of urgency in taking care of customers. After the long wait for a routine drink order (2 drip coffees and a latte), we decided that was it for us at Cafe Mark. I found Basecamp Coffee nearby and am very happy to have an excellent replacement for a coffee stop (great coffee, very efficient and really friendly). read more

I wish i could go back in time and miss the exit to this place while on my way from DC to Cleveland. We stopped there for breakfast and based on the reviews we thought we would have some "decent" plates. Ended up ordering their "signature omlette" which is an omlette stuffed with sundried tomatos, spinach and feta cheese. If that is their signature, then i wonder what their "less" signatured plates taste like. I mean it was basically what a 9 year old would cook if u gave him those ingredients; they didnt even bother to make it look like it was prepared in a cafe by a chef! Moreover, the prices were relatively high especially for those less than average plates. Here is a picture of their omlette, unfortunately i didnt take a photo of the stuffing so the picture doesn't do this masterpiece justice. Oh yes I am being sarcastic read more

There's a warm fire burning on this cold blustery winter day. There a four homemade soups available today; chicken noodle and tomato bisque are both good. Rachel's Ruben is also tasty; chicken salad is okay. The loft area is comfortable with couches and tables. We'll definitely eat here again on our way to Deep Creek. P.S.- A HUGE thank you to Jennifer Merritt, store manager, for mailing my cell to me; stopped by the register on the way out to buy some cookies, put cell down, and left without it. Hope you received the thank you bouquet I sent! read more

My boyfriend and I were on our way home from Deep Creek Lake and stumbled upon this cute Cafe on Yelp. Glad we stopped. The food was really good, and the atmosphere of the place was nice. The food was a little pricey but it was tasty! I give this place 4 stars merely because the prices were slightly high for what we ordered. But, great place and good food & drinks. We ordered Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes, French Toast with Bacon, Happy Raspberry Green Hot Tea, & Snickers flavored Iced Latte :) yum! If you are in the area or just passing through, this place is worth the stop. read more

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Been her twice now while doing the Pittsburgh to DC ride. Both times I've been happy with everything. Will definitely return next ride.

My wife and I stopped by for lunch after biking down from Frostburg. I really liked the atmosphere. It was a family-friendly cafe with good coffee and good food. I ordered a Rueben sandwich and a cappuccino, which were prepared perfectly. I'll stop in again the next time I'm in Cumberland. read more

Bitter coffee Over brewed tea (I think there were like 2 table spoons of tea for 1 cup) Nice waitstaff. Best described as a diner. read more

What a cafe should be. Great coffee and awesome food! French toast is a must. The view takes you back to a time in history when Cumberland was at its best. Inside is warm and cozy. Do not miss out. read more

Cafe Mark - Delightful interior! Takes you back to old time Cumberland. - Cafes Near Me - Cumberland, Maryland

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