My bestie and I were in the area and decided we wanted a sweet treat. You usually can't go wrong…read morewith Rita's, and that was the case here too! Make sure you park on the right side of the fence, lol! That was a little confusing, but otherwise fine as both lots were empty when we got there. It was a walk-up Rita's. The cashier was a nice young woman that was patient as we decided what we wanted. When I saw the picture of the gelati, I knew I had to have it. We both got the large size and just chilled in the car and people-watched per the usual. I'm never usually able to finish my whole dessert, but this was so good. It was a great end to a hot and busy day. Nothing to complain about here, just sweet cold treats :)

This has to be one of the worst businesses I've ever come across. My wife and I came here for a…read morerefreshment after moving our home goods all day. We showed up at 2 pm on a Tuesday. Lights were on and no one was to be found. It looked open and the sign said they were open. We found two workers in the back area just hanging out saying they were waiting for their manager to return so they could return to work. Just as we were leaving the parking lot, we saw the manager returning with bags of booze. We asked him why they weren't serving and he said they were out of milk and showed us his bag which had a bottle of rum sticking out of it. All this went down while a family with their children were standing there waiting for ice cream... they too were never served. Avoid this place at all costs. I recommend the location in Annapolis if you want Rita's.

I am not sure which is the best location of this local chain, but this one certainly had an ample…read moreline. Having said that, it was pretty well run and after waiting in line I found two registers waiting and was able to order a variety of baked goods and a fresh sandwich, which were prepared for me quite speedily. I wouldn't expect to be in and out immediately at peak times, but for me it was maybe forty-five minutes to wait in line, get food, and eat my sandwich. They offer good options for special dietary needs. The vegan sandwich is based on Old Bay marinated tofu, and they are not kidding about that. It is really, really Old Bay flavored. The tomato and avocado livens things up, but honestly the best part of the sandwich was still the sourdough bread, which is fair enough for a bakery. The spread of pastries I acquired was resplendent in quality and variety, and I will be happy to continue trying out all the Black Market locations to see which one is the most convenient.

Came here today around 10:30 AM with my wife for our first visit and did takeout. I'm really glad…read moreshe dragged me out the house for this one. We ordered the oatmeal pie, almond croissant, wildberry danish, Black Market bun, lemonade blueberry scone, and a caramel cappuccino. Ordering took maybe 4 minutes, and our food was already being bagged while we were ringing up. The drink took another 3 minutes, which was more than reasonable considering how busy they were. What really stood out was the customer service. The guy behind the counter found out it was our first time and immediately gave us a free scone, then took his time explaining how everything works. He walked us down the line, explained what each baked good was, pointed out the most popular items, and even shared his personal favorites. As busy as they were, they still made sure we felt taken care of. There was also a young lady bagging orders who jumped in and out of conversation while working--just as friendly and welcoming. Service like that is refreshing and definitely made an impression. He jokingly asked if he'd see us next weekend... and yeah, we'll definitely be back. The shop was clean, noise level was moderate, and there are a few tables if you get there early or get lucky, but most people seemed to be ordering to go. Lighting was good, and I didn't really notice any music. Price-wise, everything felt more than fair for the quality. They told us everything is cooked fresh daily and they basically go until they sell out--which makes sense given how much business they were doing. The food was excellent: fresh, flavorful, and a great mix of sweet and savory. Honestly, the only regret I had was not trying the breakfast sandwiches--we watched a few being made and they looked serious. Overall, this was an all-around great visit. The way they operate is unique, the food is top-tier, and I can absolutely see why people rush in to grab their favorites before things sell out. Without a doubt, we'll be back.

I loved the spacious, relaxed, great smelling, coffee roasting, relaxed very LGBTQIA inclusive…read moreatmosphere! I just regret we had already eaten and were just popping in for a quick coffee perk to go. We will definitely be back. If I'm gonna be brokenhearted that the space no longer houses my favorite little indoor farmers market, then this is the type of new tenant that makes me a little less sad & bitter about it! The service was friendly and really fast, we loved that it was busy and they had plenty of employees to take care of customers. Unfortunately they didn't have a dark roast drip but the medium roast we got was good. Also their selection of tchotchkes, postcards and local souvenir/memorabilia was a real standout... for two people who typically don't buy that sort of thing , other selections were clever, fun/ny, and attractive . Both of us determined next time we're back in town The Bakist will definitely be the place to pick up local/Chesapeake Bay souvenirs (as well as coffee and baked goods!)

I guess somehow it takes 20 minutes to toast a bagel and put butter on it and also make an…read moreoatmeal??? What the fuck is taking so long? I understand the place is not slow, but are you fucking kidding? Get your shit together it should not take 20 minutes to toast a fucking bagel and give someone an oatmeal. Jesus Christ.

Drove an hour to check this place out while exploring Maryland. Great ice cream options - tried…read moretheir banana pudding sundae and birthday cake dip. So yummy! Location was little hard to find behind the car wash, but had some modest outside seating. Just one person working but she served us quickly!

Ice cream was good but I have my small dog with me and I couldn't go in. They were nice enough to…read morelet me order from the door but it was still inconvenient because my dog is attached to my hip and I had a complicated time with paying for it and controlling my pup. I would definitely go again and leave my old pup home.

One of my favorite ice cream shop! My favorite toasted…read morecoconut! I wanna try other flavors and the chocolate products but I cant stop myself to order toasted coconut... . Really good! Try it!!!

The sorbets and ice cream are wonderful. Not too sweet One…read moreca see the chocolate making. The place smells well

This Starbucks showed up this spring/summer?…read more Its perfect because on that side of town the closest Starbucks is downtown. When i go to Annapolis i no longer have to go down west st first to get coffee. The staff is always super friendly, and my drinks are always to my liking.

Very poor customer service by both workers, a young man and young woman. I went to the end and…read morewaited patiently for my order, over 5 minutes past the "pick up" time. The workers were busy which I understand, but completely failed to even look at me or acknowledge I was there. Eventually I ended up walking up and interrupting to finally get their attention (I try not to be rude) and turns out my order was sitting there ready the whole time! I tell them my name, they respond with a single "yes" and push the order at me with an attitude. Just completely horrible attitude and experience with this complete lack of customer service, and I'll definitely avoid this location from now on.

BLUF: Locally made ice cream scooped up my friendly staff and served out of the fray of downtown…read moreAnnapolis. From what I hear, there are several Always Ice Cream shops now but I visited the location in West Annapolis. On a cold December evening we were able to get parking right out front and we received a cheerful greeting upon entering. Always Ice Cream has unique flavors so we had to study the menu a bit to decide what to get. The staff was great about answering our questions too along the lines of what's in . . .? In the end I had a single scoop but the staff was willing to do two half singles so I could try two flavors. For the record, I love that! I had Egg Nogg and another ice cream with a vanilla base that had a chocolate/fudge swirl and other good stuff mixed into it. Both were solid choices and I am looking forward to trying more flavors, especially as they change with the seasons. This is a small shop so there are only two two-top tables inside. We sat and ate a little bit of our ice cream before heading out. I'm already looking forward to the return.

This is a great neighborhood ice cream shop. We visited here on a Sunday night for a sweet treat…read more The line was out the door, easily 10 people waiting inside and 15 or so in line outside. The 3 ladies that were working were fast and very courteous. Plenty of ice choices to select from. The ice cream was worth the wait and very reasonably priced. A must visit.

My fiancé, daughter, and I went to The Cheesecake Factory in Annapolis on a Saturday night, and we…read morehad such a good experience. We already love The Cheesecake Factory, but this time we decided to try a few different things. For our appetizer, we ordered the spinach dip. I usually get the crab dip, so this was my first time trying it, and it did not disappoint. It was hot, cheesy, and went perfectly with the chips. For our entrées, my daughter ordered the plain fettuccine Alfredo, my fiancé got the steak tacos with white rice and black beans, and I ordered the Cajun salmon with mashed potatoes and buttered corn. When I say everything was delicious, I mean everything! The salmon was cooked perfectly. I normally ask for my salmon extra well done, but I forgot this time, and it still came out exactly how I like it. The mashed potatoes were seasoned well, the corn was buttery, and the Cajun sauce was so good that I ordered extra on the side. My daughter's fettuccine Alfredo had plenty of sauce, so we didn't even need to ask for more. It was also my first time tasting it, and the sauce tasted fresh and homemade. My fiancé's steak tacos were also really good. They came with a creamy chipotle sauce that was delicious, and the soft corn tortillas were surprisingly perfect. I usually prefer flour tortillas over corn, but these tacos didn't need flour at all lol. Overall, we enjoyed The Cheesecake Factory as always. The food was delicious, the portions were good, and we will definitely be back!

Let me preface this bg saying I worked food service when I was younger. Customer Service is…read moreparamount along with balancing orders and other responsibilities. I get it. It's a hard job. However our waiter, Alexis, fair skin gentleman w/ a beard, did not deliver. Came with a family of 5. We all got our food and immediately I didn't like mine. Cuban Sandwhich. Not waiters fault, he didn't cook it. However what happens after matters. He gave me a menu and I found a replacement. 10-15 minutes. No show. I looked around and nothing. He came back and I asked for the check. He took it and didn't even acknowledge the fact that I wasn't served. No apology. No effort. Just took our check. When he gave the check back it still had the sandwich. I had to approach him again to remove it and he just too the check and adjusted it. No apology. Nothing. Approached the manager, Jordan, explained the situation. Alexis came back (finally covered) and I responded that I didn't like his customer service. He looked at me - and walked away. In front of his supervisor. Like I was trash and the customer opinion was nothing. The supervisor Jordan saw first hand his rudeness. He apologized and asked if there was anything. I simply said talk to that guy. Because he could checked up on me. He could have acknowledged his error with the check. He could have apologized in front of his supervisor when I called him out on his customer service. Instead he showed his true colors. He looked and walked away. Jordan his supervisor even witnessed it. If you're not in it for the customers then why even show up? I simply didn't like the food after my first bite and I deserved to be ignored while family ate? Awful. Do better Alexis. It's not about you. Luckily Jordan apologized on behalf of the restaurant. Something Alexis could've simply could have done.