We stumbled upon David's and Dad's Cafe while walking to a parking garage after checking out of our hotel, and it turned out to be one of the best surprises of our trip! We had two bagel sandwiches and coffee, and everything was great. The menu has a huge variety, so there's something for everyone. The service was top notch, and the space itself has an incredible, cool vibe with that old building charm. Big shout out to the busboy, he was everywhere, keeping the room running smoothly with a friendly smile the whole time. Highly recommend this spot if you're in Baltimore! read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I loooooove this spot! High Quality food, good customer service, fair pricing and nice flavor profile. My only gripe is that I wish they stayed open longer and if you're driving here, parking can be a nightmare. Other than these things this place is #Everything to me! read more

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Good location in the middle of downtown. Not far from my hotel so that was a plus. Pretty standard breakfast fare, but it was good and the price was reasonable. Cool old building it's in, with a cool ceiling to check out. Service was great. Walked in, ordered, and sat right down. Great in and out breakfast. read more

A great place for a leisurely breakfast in the heart of Baltimore! Just blocks from downtown hotels and the convention center. Portions are more than ample and the price is right. My pancakes were fluffy and hearty at the same time, which is hard to pull off. I was very happy. (Small points off for serving the updated branding of Aunt Jemima instead of real maple syrup. But you can't have everything.) The fried potatoes were cooked absolutely perfectly, as were my eggs. And when I asked for crispy bacon (I don't like the floppy stuff) the order taker made sure to note it. And it came out great. Coffee was good, with refills from staff at the counter. Pepsi products are self serve at the soda dispenser. Staff was very friendly and didn't mind us lingering after we ate to plan out our day. read more

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Cool building, friendly service. Food and prices were good. Bathrooms were in the basement and not accessible.

We came for a Friday morning breakfast because we stayed at a nearby hotel. Ordering was quick and easy once we had chosen from the extensive menu. Our food came out hot and fresh (I recommend the egg salad!), and the coffee was full-flavored and not bitter. Loved the bagel, too. The staff were all friendly and helpful, even though there was a steady stream of customers. We will definitely be back when we travel this way again. read more

The building is in an old bank but you can't miss it when you walk in, it's right when you enter. If you go during lunch, it's very crowded. No matter where you stand, you seem to be in someone's way. I literally was in 4 different spots in corners of the room and still had people saying excuse me to get by. The employee who took my order was nice and told me the process. You place your order. They give you a number. Then you pay when your food is ready and they call yournumber. My food came out pretty quick overall. My food was just okay. I got a chicken cheesesteak with fries. The bread wasn't really toasted, just around the edges. The chicken was cubed and orange cheese. My biggest issue was lack of seasoning on the chicken and the fries. Unfortunately this was probably a one and done for me. Employees were nice but the food was average. read more

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Consistent quality and fresh. Great as a go to lunch spot. Service is good and quick. Been going here for over 5 years and will continue to.

I randomly located this place by my job and ordered a Asian Grilled Chicken Salad on my 1st visit. Great telephone service, visually attractive, spacious, organized, and easy to navigate. Impressive customer service. Since that 1st visit, I've been there 3-4 more times. I've had their Chicken and Rice Soup. Very tasty. MD Crab... a little bland. Old Bay Wings, very yum !! Great sized wing too !! I love their fresh brewed peach tea. I have a few more things on my food wishlist that I would like to try. This Cafe is located in the perfect spot for locals!! I can't wait to return !! read more

David and Dad's Cafe - 11'12'2024 Lunch for my colleague & I. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Excellent food, exceptional coffee, wonderful people. Good prices. They were very accommodating, it was nice and warm inside. read more

The customer service-3. Coffee-2. I asked for decaf i was told drip decaf only so i asked for decaf with oat milk and caramel drizzle, coffee was cold because there was so much cream or maybe the coffee was never hot, caramel drizzle was lumped at the bottom, taste horrible. I never thought i would find coffee worse than dunkin! The pasta salad was good. I walked in and encountered one guy the whole time, he sent me to counter to order said I could not order from well apparently he was the only one working he ended up helping me anyway. Customer service needs work. The menu looked good but i will not be back. First impressions mean alot!!! read more

Loved this place! It was such a whole in the wall place in Baltimore. You go in, order your food, and get your food within minutes! It was super quick and super tasty. The perfect spot to go to when I was starving for lunch. And don't get me started on the panini. The sauce that they put in the sandwich elevated the flavors. Each sandwich comes with a bag of chips too. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Grilled Veggie Panini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Busy downtown cafe but really quality food every time! The caramel latte was also great, better coffee than I expected.

Zoom in to see the lox in the bagel. I think imma just stick to the drinks. I got an apple latte and it's pretty good but the bagel feels like ragebait. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Everything Bagel w/ Lox and Scallion Cream Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Good Sandwich. Nice place to have lunch during Jury Duty on a week day. Nice location in walking distance from the court house. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Grilled Ham and Cheese w/ tomato on Marble Rye Bread. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

First off, the building is amazing. It's an old bank turned into a restaurant. The doors are a little hard to open but it's pretty cool looking. We went here 2 days in a row and if we were staying longer, we'd go everyday. The staff were very friendly. You go up to the counter to order then to another counter to pay. We happened to go both days right before the rush. The first day we ordered lunch because we had a late start in the morning. My turkey and provolone panini was so hot and delicious. My husband's chicken souvlaki was a lot of food and also delicious. The second day we made it to breakfast. We both got the power breakfast sandwich and shared a bowl of fresh fruit. It was just what we needed, something healthy! Service was fast and the prices were reasonable. If we ever go back to Baltimore, we will definitely go back there. read more

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The food was ok, service is good but the issue I had was that when I asked for cash back to give to the bus person the owner said they don't do cash back (which I'm perfectly ok with that) but I asked them to charge me some cash to give specifically to a bus person they said tips have to be shared, hahaha another owner that doesn't pay their employees enough I guess and wants to decide how tips are used and tell me the patron how or who do I tip. NO WAY. Tips are earned and I should decide who I tip. so the owner when so far to say that the bus person can't accept tips bc they have to go through their system. What a shame of human been. So no tips for this place if I ever go back. I'm sorry for the hard working employees. read more

Great Food! Great People! Usually go for breakfast, but their options are fresh, made to order and delicious! read more

Nice people and fresh food at a great price! My cappuccino was $4.25 before tip, large and delicious read more

David and Dad's Cafe - my beautiful cappuccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I'm a fan of David and Dad's Catering. Whenever they cater events, I'm pleased with the boxed lunches or the hot food. To be clear, they do not have extravagant flavors or elaborate presentations, but it's simple food that works for business lunches, meetings, etc. GLOWS: -They have an expansive menu of hot and cold options. You can mix and match to create your desired menu. -The dessert options are simple but pretty good -Although I have never been, they have a nice cafe location as well... as Ive seen driving by! read more

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These hot honey old bay wings were a hit. These have probably been the most perfectly cooked wings I've had in a while. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Honey old bay Wings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

On a recent trip to Baltimore we checked out David and Dad's cafe for breakfast. They had several options for both grab and go as well as sit and eat. Order at the counter and it's brought to your table. Pricing is fairly reasonable being a tourist area and the atmosphere was pleasant as David and Dad's operates out of an old bank building. The architectural details were lovely. My French toast was one of the best plates of French toast I've had in awhile. Crisp cinnamon edges with the soft not over gooey centers. Cinnamon butter melting upon the top was literally the icing on the cake. Took it to the next level. His meat lovers omelet was full of meat and cooked perfectly. Side of sausage and scrapple were somewhat skimpy but overall our experience was a positive one. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Not the best salad of my life. Probably one of the worst actually. The ginger sesame dressing was awful. The customer service was weird too at the cashier but the girl who brought my order over to my table seemed to be the only decent sociable person. The smoothie was good hence the 2 stars. read more

Inside an old bank, this nondescript breakfast joint serves up tasty food at a fair price point. The portion sizes are pretty good and the service is friendly, with hard working staff. It is a bit confusing to find, and the layout is also a bit confusing, but I think it is more like cafeteria style than a greasy spoon. I also wish they provided more drink offerings than just coffee and smoothies. Sure, they offer juice, but only in a bottle. Some fresh squeezed orange juice would really help, but they do not provide that here. The little critiques should not deter you from eating here. However, I would get here early as it gets busy and the surrounding parking area fills up quickly. read more

Solidly good breakfast place that I'd recommend to others. I appreciated it's grab-and-go / quick service style. When I want breakfast, I want it now. And the food is QUICK. Plus, the prices are very affordable. I had a breakfast platter and a smoothie. My friend had a breakfast sandwich and grits. You pay after you eat. Just don't lose your receipt! read more

Just an ok breakfast spot. The food was pretty bland but good. Service was good. I ordered a large coffee my son ordered a small and we were charged as such however we received to small coffees. I didn't really feel like getting in line for another. We would probably give it another shot but it wouldn't be our first choice. read more

I have been going to David and Dad's for decades! The food, service and atmosphere are all outstanding. If you have never been there, go, you won't be disappointed! read more

Ordered a small fruit salad, a veggie wrap and a bottle of milk. Food was in general OK. The portion was relatively small compared to other breakfast/brunch restaurants I have been to. The price was pretty friendly and service was quick. The restaurant was not very clean though. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Fresh Fruit Salad (small), Veggie Wrapper, milk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Won't be returning. The system to order, pay and receive your food is a bit disorganized. Took 35 minutes to receive the order. Order a pastrami sandwich and asked for it to be toasted but instead received cold pastrami, which is out of the ordinary compared to to other places and barely toasted. Missing condiments which I repeated two times to make sure. Overall tasteless sandwich. Total was $14 of which included paying for bag, 3% credit card usage and tip (because my coworkers mentioned how good this place was and a nice environment). read more

This is one little place you want to go every single time you go to Baltimore the food is exceptional you know it's a great local hang out as well. On Thursdays they have homemade pot pie which is just delicious and the desserts are always amazing. I have the souvlaki which was fresh and delicious. I go back again every time I get a chance. I've also had the cheeseburger which was exceptional on another occasion and I've also had the pot pie and the chicken sandwich. All of them are fantastic. read more

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Really great place! Stopped in for a quick breakfast. The staff here were very warm and welcoming, and were helpful in answering our questions. We ordered at the counter and then took a seat with our number. I had one of the breakfast burritos which was good and very filling. My partner had the BALT and a side of home fries. This was also very good. This place is inside an interesting old building with seating next to the large windows, very lovely space. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Spicy Breakfast Burrito and the The "Balt" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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David and dads is so good! We ordered lunch and some pastries for the morning of my wedding for folks to munch on while getting ready and they were so good! Everything was delivered perfectly and on time. The pinwheels and cinnamon scones in particular were so tasty and helped me to eat which is helpful on one's wedding day! I came with coworkers to eat in the restaurant recently and it was cutely decorated for the holidays. There are tons of options for breakfast and lunch - it's not hard to find something to order! I went with an omelet and our table split a strawberry waffle. Everything was very tasty! The only negative is it's location. It's in the middle of mt Vernon which is a busy spot and can be tough to find street parking close by. There are garages though or you just have to be fine with walking a bit to get there. read more

Cool historic building, great food and coffee-- friendly service and pleasant ambience-- loved the avocado toast!

Save the money and go to Dunkin, you'll be happier. Thier "fresh baked" bagels have no flavor, they change your order without asking. Overall not worth going here read more

Great breakfast spot that is walkable from many downtown hotels including the Lord Baltimore Hotel. I enjoyed the breakfast bowl, the sage pork breakfast sausage and fine coffees. My wife loved her pancakes. The home made biscuits with sausage gravy were a huge hit. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Homemade biscuits with sausage gravy for a Souther breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

David and Dad's Cafe, there is a first-time for everything! Today's breakfast was a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, topped with butter and jelly on toast. This sandwich was a call-in order with a request for well-done bacon. The chef did well, on the well done, when I did find a strip. I learned this sandwich only comes with two. The eggs were softer than my liking, and the bread was soggy. Maybe they were busy; it seems they barely touched the grill. The building lives up to its reputation. Very picturesque! read more

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730am breakfast alone. Not overly busy but definitely steady. Restaurant is clean inside and outside while a few tables could use a wiped own. Building is and older classic look. My food arrived hot and fresh. Did not know there were onions cooked in the potatoes but not big deal. After you eat at a table you pay at the cashier and can leave your dishes on the table. There is a self service drink counter. Associates have been polite and helpful. Casual atmosphere read more

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This is a great place to go to for lunch! They have a wonderful variety of lunch items such as salads, sandwiches, pastries, espresso drinks and smoothies. I got their grilled chicken souvlaki wrap, and it was delicious! It came with fries that were fresh and hot. The counter service was helpful and friendly. They also offer pick up and delivery orders too! read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Chicken souvlaki wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Unique coffee and sandwich shop on Charles Street. In a fancy old Bank building that feels Like it was meant to Be a restaurant Attentive staff. WiFi Relaxing break from the day. Just JD the nitro coffee-but, left feeling happy. Coffee had a nice coffee bean flavor. Will come back! I feel bad not giving 5 stars, but can't without having tried food. Give em a visit! read more

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Someone chose this for our Lunch & Learn. There was a wide variety of sandwiches, fillings, and type of bread on the two trays. They also included chips, cookies, drinks, and pickles. I loved it! I chose a turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on wheat. The turkey was freshly sliced and the bread soft. Very high quality ingredients. I would have liked more lettuce- there was one leaf and one slice of tomato. The chips were good. I would love if this place was picked again for a group lunch!! read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland