Alright to start the ordering process is very difficult but here is the skinny as I understand. You come in and sit down. Check the menu and go to the spot that says order. Order all your food, then sit back down. They bring it to you, they give you a number just like Panera use to. Drinks are on the honor system. They have some in soda coolers and coffee is ordered where food is ordered or where coffee sign is. It is confusing but the staff will explain it if you need. Service was good, curious, and they have a very friendly atmosphere. The meal was real good, just a good home cooked breakfast. read more

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

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The homemade bagels here are awesome. I highly recommend the cinnamon raisin. And the locally roasted coffee is great too. It still looks like an old bank in here, so that's cool. Plus, the service is fast read more

I did not eat there today, matter of fact it has been a while, but I will tell you this place has never disappointed me. Likely I have tried everything on the menu and nothing is ever below par. If you are in their neighborhood and can't find anything, go! This is from the cuff but when I saw it on Yelp I had to chime in. Not 5 stars but very close in my book. BTW my favorite is the reuban. read more

This was a really cute find, the inside looked kind of like an old train station. I had the veggie panini and loved it - they didn't skimp on the avocado! I also had a sweet cream cold brew and it was really good. I also thought the prices were very reasonable and the staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - veggie panini and sweet cream cold brew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place sucks lol. Waits are out of control, staff running around, can't keep up with the orders lol. The food isn't the problem. The problem is they can't handle the volume lol Got myself a apple crumble cake and black tea, then ate in peace as I saw 6 tables of people waiting for their food for 30 mins+ loool read more

The value here can't be beat. I got the Greek omelet which was a three egg omelet with feta cheese and assorted veggies that came with potatoes and buttered toast. And the price for all of that was under $6. The food was delicious and filled me up for a while. I loved their potatoes especially. The omelet was fresh and tasty. The only reason I'm giving this place 4 instead of five stars is because service was slow. It took about half an hour to make an omelet. read more

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

Stopped here on a Monday morning to get takeout breakfast to bring back to our hotel. We are staying at the Radisson nearby. I was greeted immediately and the restaurant is open and clean. I was guided through the menu and was happy to find all of my family's favorites. I ordered a breakfast sandwich, French toast with eggs and sausage, cheese grits, hash browns, and a pancake. The food was done quick and packaged up for me to carry out. They included everything I needed to eat in the room AND the price was right! We were pleasantly surprised back at the room. The food was delicious. We scraped our plates and are ready to start our day. Big thank you to the restaurant staff and chef. We will mark this location down for the future. read more

What a nice surprise in downtown Baltimore! We were staying at a nearby hotel for a concert and used Yelp to find a nice place to eat for lunch. We stumbled across the reviews for his place and decided to give it a shot. We were not disappointed! It's in a beautiful building and it has a lot of seating for a counter service place. Our only real issue was the menu had so many options that we had trouble deciding what we wanted to order. I decided on the chipotle chicken cheesesteak with fries, and my wife had the mushroom and swiss cheesesteak with fries. My cheesesteak was very good, though the bread started to rip, which happens with some cheesesteaks due to all the juices and such, but it is a bit aggravating to me. I have been many places where the bread doesn't tear when I eat, causing all the filling to fall out. I won't hold it against them though as I understand it is hard to prevent this, i just hate when it happens. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her mushroom and swiss cheesesteak, which I tasted and it was definitely very good as well. I also liked the fact that they had sauce on the table for the food, because I love hot sauce, especially on a cheesesteak! All in all, very very good food and personable staff, made for a great experience. We will definitely come back whenever we are in Baltimore! read more

David and Dad's Cafe - My chipotle chicken cheesesteak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Love this place! It's such a great go-to breakfast spot in the downtown Baltimore area. After moving into this beautiful old bank building, the small humble coffee shop was gotten a major make-over to now include high ceilings and gorgeous fixtures while still maintaining its local feel. The menu is diverse and delicious. The pancakes are certainly a favorite but you also can't go wrong with the breakfast burrito, omelets, and egg platters as well. Another personal favorite is the egg white combo with turkey bacon - healthy and extremely tasty for when you're feeling like starting the morning off on the right foot. Walk up to the counter on the left to order your food then if you decide to dine-in you'll take a number for your food to be delivered to your table. I can't explain it exactly, but there's just this special feeling I get when I sit down with a cup of coffee in a cozy mug looking around at people bustling around me while I wait patiently for my hot breakfast. Can't say enough good things about David and Dad's. I try to get here as often as I can and still feel like I can't get enough! read more

What a hidden gem! This restaurant is inside Central Savings Bank. It's a spacious and open place to enjoy breakfast while watching the traffic. I got the egg & pancake breakfast: 2 over easy eggs, cooked perfectly 2 fluffy pancakes 3 pieces of turkey bacon (tastes identical to the ones sold in Costco) All this for $8!!! I was stuffed. Everything was so delicious & service was very friendly. It took about 15-20 mins for the food to be served, so don't go if you're in a rush. Food 5/5, decor 5/5, service 5/5 I would definitely recommend this place for breakfast. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 3 turkey bacon, $8! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great concept, quick food and delicious waffle. I love how spacious it is and it wasn't noisy. Definitely recommended as they have a lot of varieties available. read more

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On a weekend visit to see my son. Stopped in for some breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The folks took our order and had our food ready in minutes. The breakfast sandwiches were well done, hot and cooked to order. The locations is super cool. An old bank, I think. Very cool place to hang and have coffee, read a book, or play chess. Outstanding location and great food. I would go again. read more

1 st visit. Conveniently located a block from Kimpton Monaco. Order at the counter, but delivered to your table. Full on breakfast menu. Blueberry pancakes, eggs (cooked just how I asked), scrapple (my first). Eggs & grits for the wife, with a fruit cup. Coffee. Everything was great. And the price was very reasonable. Pay when you are finished. Salivated at the biscuits ate the counter (next time) To go orders available. Cheerful staff. Really cool, old bank conversion. Highly recommended. read more

I've had the Chicken Caesar Wrap, Buffalo Chicken Wrap and Chicken Pita. All are decent but a bit overpriced for what you get. Not a bad spot if you want to support a local business downtown. Be mindful of going during peak hours it can get busy. I live in the county and went for lunch, completely forgot a mask. I'm vaxed and in the county you don't need one. It was an honest mistake so when they told me I had to leave I sincerely apologized and asked if I could have a mask to use so I could order. You would have thought I was trying to rob the place with the reaction I got. I then tried to sit at a table to tell my friend my order so they could get it for me and the whole staff rushed to the counter and were extremely rude about the situation.. Mind you the entire restaurant was FILLED, not socially distanced with people not wearing masks at every single table. I went outside to wait for friend to order and watched a man go in about 5 minutes after me with the mask around his wrist, he had one and wasn't wearing it and according to my friend (still inside), did not receive the same reaction I did. Unfortunately, due to this I won't be returning. There are plenty of restaurants downtown who treat their customers with respect. I RARELY post poor reviews, especially during COVID times but this situation was just ridiculous. If you're going to require masks, I will respect your decision but you need to be willing to provide them if someone doesn't have one. This was the first place I've ever been kicked out of for not having a mask. read more

Deliciousness surrounded in classic bank opulence at a discount for downtown Baltimore! Cheesesteak sandwich hit the mark with flavor and moisture! Happy and prompt service with serve yourself drinks and pay at the end. The decorative old bank vibe is strong and matches will with deli foods! I'll be back! read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Cheesesteak sandwich with fries for $9.95. Succulent and full flavored. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Pretty cute place - very high ceilings & feels full of history! Located in the business district of downtown Baltimore and mostly caters to the working professional/lunch break crowd, as well as some local residents dining in. The menu is a great variety of cold salads/platters/deli meats, grilled sandwiches/paninis, coffee bar and fresh fruit smoothies. Something for everyone, front the diet conscious to the super hungry snacker. I went here because I had jury duty and felt very comfortable with the friendly clientele, friendly staff, and good food! I had the turkey Reuben and it was great! I also stayed for about 30min reading a book. Not too loud, lots of natural light, and clean. I'd go back. read more

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*Baltimore Eats* *Yelp 365 Challenge x 2 #195/365* First day of class back in the early part of February was THE day that there was a celebration parade for the Baltimore Ravens because they won the Superbowl. The academy decided to give us an early lunch because the streets were going o be crowded. Anyhow, we were still unfamiliar with the area, so we walked up Charles Street and noticed David and Dad's Café next to Caribou Coffee! I can't remember what my co-workers ordered but I remember what I ordered because it was delicious! I ordered their Chicken Chipotle Panini! Just think...grilled chicken, melting cheddar cheese, tomato and their version of "chipotle mayo" on grilled Italian bread! The chips that I chose? Meh.... but it didn't matter to me because I was focused on the panini :) It's a small café that's in the heart of downtown and they also have a breakfast menu. Another great thing of this café is the location because you can grab a cup of coffee at Caribou next door and walk right next door to this cafe to order one of their breakfast or lunch items. The price? Not bad. Recommend: If you're craving for panini sandwiches for lunch? Consider this café if you're tired of Subway! read more

Quick and convenient! The breakfast muffin was fresh and much better than getting a breakfast sandwich at a fast food restaurant!

Bought breakfast 2 days in a row here. Very good egg sandwiches and potatoes. Coffee was very good as well. We were expecting more pastries though as they would have gotten additional business. Otherwise overall it was a good experience and conveniently located. read more

The breakfast sandwiches are made to order and are delicious. For $3.50 each, it's a better deal than McDonalds. The cold brew coffee is definitely better than the ice latte. The fruit smoothie is okay. It probably needed more yogurt for a thicker consistency. Overall, great breakfast spot in Baltimore. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Breakfast sandwich with eggs and sausage on a sesame seed bagel. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Refused to take orders 10mins before closing. I've been to this place many times before and I love the food. I understand that nobody enjoys cleaning a kitchen but all I order is a breakfast sandwich. Also, there were five employees making food while I was refused service. All I know is when I was in the food industry when was I 16 years old (4 years ago) this was not part of protocol. read more

I'm in town for a conference and came here one day for breakfast and another for lunch. I have a feeling I'll be back again before I fly out! Conveniently located near several hotels in a converted bank building (be warned the entrance doors are heavy - we think it was to deter back robbers back in the day!). Breakfast is great! So many options for both food and coffee and all delicious. I had an iced cold brew coffee and the cheese/bacon grits with an egg on top (cooked to order). My husband had a black coffee and egg sandwich with scrapple. We both loved our meals and coffee, and he was happy to find scrapple here! I went back for a light lunch a day later - Berry workout smoothie and broccoli salad. This is one of the best smoothies I've had in a long time - not too sweet but full of flavor. I am looking forward to at least 1 more breakfast here!! read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Cheese bacon grits with egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The food is good, the choices very good. The setting in a very old bank building is very cool. The wait staff are very cool too. read more

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I have frequently ordered from The Charles Street location in Baltimore and I will Say one thing good First, the food here is wonderful. That being said If you can get your order made correctly. I have had my order messed up by this place EVERY SINGLE TIME 15+ times (We order by group from work) except for 1 time when I got a bag of chips and a pre-made pasta salad. I don't believe they offered to refund at all just wanted to give me something else or fix it. Even one time I got RAW CHICKEN. They don't deserve your money go somewhere else. Overpriced. Also was treated rudely when I did not know where to pick up my carry out I did not pre order. Pickup should be easier if you order on-line or not. The place is remotely clean but seriously unorganized. I will go hungry before eating here again. BOO HISS! read more

Cool atmosphere, pleasant staff , good foot and great prices! Definitely would recommend.

They don't know anything about customer service. They nickle and dime you over the simplest requests. An additional $2 just to get a few chocolate chips sprinkled in the pancakes? Real restaurants do that for free! All associates (including the owner David, who I've personally interacted with more than once) have poor attitudes. As a repeat customer I just simply didn't feel valued or treated accordingly. Food is decent but they'll never get another dime from me. read more

This place was amazing. Food was great and so reasonably priced. And the dine in space was absolutely beautiful. All your staff was very polite and attentive to my husband and I. Thank you so much. Highly recommend eating here. read more

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Pretty solid deli with lots of choices and great value. 3.5 for food, bumped up to 4 for the value, and friendly service. I've only been here once and got the sausage and gravy special as well as a coffee. I can't comment on the other choices unfortunately. Home fries were well...fried. crispy and browned on the edges, well seasoned. (My pet peeve is under seasoned potatoes). Sausage, gravy, and biscuits were above average, but nothing super special. But at 5.95, it's speeeecial. OVERALL: I would come back to try some of there other breakfast and lunch sandwiches, so many to choose from at a very reasonable price. Coffee isn't bad either. read more

Great place to get your tasty omelet on. Lots of choices and great prices. The service makes me feel like I'm having breakfast at my awesome aunt's house, who loves to spoil me with freshly made coffee, fruit juices, and shakes. I'll come visit as many times as I can while I'm in Baltimore. read more

Chipped beef was good, I scarfed it down. Reminds me of my grandma's! I was hoping that they sausage gravy would have been on the menu, but no such luck. I asked them not to put the gravy on the hash as I wanted to see what it tasted like plain. Not much to write home about. I think I knocked the star off was because of how confusing it is when you walk in. You order when you walk in, but you don't order your drink. Between the food and the drink is the cashier, but you don't get a ticket for the cashier, so I didn't know what to do, it was awkward. That said, now that I sort of understand I would go back and try the sausage gravy (that is also confusing, which days is it served??) read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Chipped beef and home fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I got the Italian panini and a Gingerbread iced coffee. DELICIOUS! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Food A+. Lounge area is huge and comfortable. It also had a bar in the back! Defiant would recommend to anyone! Thanks for the great experience. read more

David and Dad's Cafe - Italian panini and gingerbread ice coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I really enjoyed my French toast platter and fried potatoes. The food was good my first time I will order again read more

What a beautiful discovery for breakfast! Parking was easy, right in front of the building....the old headquarters of the Baltimore Central Savings Bank. We had the D&D breakfast platter and the strawberries and waffle. Food was perfectly cooked with large portions. Taking a look inside is well worth the trip, with uniquely carved ceilings, chandeliers, and gold inlaid windows. Check it out! read more

Decent place overall. Staff is very friendly and accommodating the owner runs the place great. The only reason I'm going 3 star on this one is because I had the shrimp salad and it left a little to be desired. Shrimp salad had good flavor but both in portion and shrimp size it was lacking. I went back the following day and tried the chicken salad and that was solid. read more

I order from David and Dad's on a weekly basis, as I work right across the street. I've ordered everything from breakfast, to lunch, to catering. David and Dad's really can do it all and at a good price. They mess up on our delivery orders from time to time which requires me to walk across the street and have the changes fixed but it's nothing serious. I haven't tried anything that wasn't tasty. For breakfast their breakfast sandwich on a biscuit is soo good. And huge! The shrimp salad is amazing on a salad or a sandwich. The paninis are bomb! Wraps are tasty. You really can't go wrong with this one. They're always packed inside so calling ahead is best. read more

Love this place... - The hours ( understand the reason for closing early),it's the business district so they close at 3 Winter - Daily Soups ( Turkey Noodle and Chicken and Rice) Yummo Summer - Frozen Yogurt The Turkey Burger, Egg Salad and wraps are great! Breakfast Rocks I used to work across the street from this place and eat there weekly They are Now open on Saturday's read more

Stopped in for a quick breakfast while I was apartment shopping in the area. My breakfast wrap was okay, but when I go back I definitely plan to try a waffle or the pancakes. Service was quick, prices are great, so I would definitely come again to try other options. read more

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

Stopped by for a quick bite. Got breakfast sandwiches. The first was a biscuit, ham, egg, and cheese which was excellent. It was the biscuit that stood out, it was fluffy and moist. Also got one with a croissant, also good. Would definitely recommend trying any breakfast sandwich with the biscuit. Also got the home fries. They were good, but they were pretty soft and almost mushy (cannot think of a better way to describe it) Overall good breakfast experience. Would go back again. read more

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Cool spot, food is good. Got the egg salad + bacon sandwich and I'd get again. Not too expensive either

Great service and a lot of food options. Very spacious area. Enjoyed their salad. If I was in Baltimore again I'd come here.