Big Belly is famous for their oversized sandwiches and donuts. They also have daily lunch specials…read moretoo. My go to sandwiches are the Cuban Press or the Hot Roast Beef. Today I went with the lunch special which was beef birria quesadilla. It was a nice alternative and hit the spot.

The BEST BLT I've ever had. Huge size, tastes great, super fast service, and amazing donuts!read more

Today I decided to slip in to the my new favorite local cafe. The fresh flowers are also magnets to…read moreme. I chose a hot carrot cake latte with oatmilk, a blueberry breadpudding muffin topped with almonds and a corned beef on house made sode bread. I enjoyed absolutely everything. The sode bread added much unique flavor; however, the sandwich crumbled as its biscuit texture absorbed some of the juices from the cheese/sauerkraut/corned beef. Definitely a mountain of mouth watering flavor. The staff are so warming and gentle all that match the environment for a complete relaxed vibe. Ill be sad on Mondays as they unwind with being off from serving up great goodness throughout the week. Check them out Tuesday thru Sunday you should not regrret.

Continuing on my list of coffee shops, I tried The Reister's Daughter in Reisterstown, MD. This…read moreplace was great. We met some friends and were able to find both parking and a table. I had a mocha latte and this Iranian Chocolate Pop-Tart thing that was awesome.... I really need to start taking pictures of my food and these places. The ambiance is that of a coffee house but this coffee house is an old historic building with natural wood floors and big windows. The layout is convenient for having a mix of seating and the volume was such that we could hear our party but not feel like we were screaming. The coffee was good. the people friendly, the snacks (ok not a meal but too much to ignore from the experience) the snacks were delightful. My wife almost ate half of my Pop-tart it was so good. Ok, this one gets a definite try, the locals seemed to like it, it was close-ish to Columbia, and worth checking out.

Stopped into kismet cafe on a Sunday late morning. It was pretty busy inside. We placed our order…read moreat the counter for 2 bacon, egg, and cheese bagels. We had to wait about 15 minutes but it was worth the wait! My bagel was delicious. The everything bagel was soft and the bacon was crispy. The egg was kind of like a hotel egg but that was ok to me. The inside of the cafe is modern with about 7-9 tables and a small patio for warmer weather. There is also a restroom for customers. I would recommend this place!

I've already left a review about the delicious BAGELS that my family relies on but I just wanted to…read moregive a shout out for the BEST DIRTY CHAI iced or hot. I've been to many different places getting this drink but the Dirty Chai at Kismet cafe is by far the best! My daughters agree with me. Specifically the young woman that makes this at Kismet, sorry for not knowing her name, she does some chai magic!

If you've never had a mochi donut check out Elli Mochi donuts. The donuts seem to have a unique…read moreairiness to it. I love how they're made with little balls because it's the perfect way to try every single one. My tip is to tear a ball size off each donut you get and eat it. Everyone with you can follow suit after you (ha ha). In all seriousness, tearing a ball piece off the donut allows you and everyone with you to try all of the flavors you choose. You'll find yourself enjoying each bite and picking your favorite out of the bunch. My family and I eat mochi donuts like this and we all chat about which one we like amongst other topics. My favorite is the ube. Elli mochi also has Korean hotdogs so be prepared to forced to make a decision - donuts or hotdogs. Or both!

Got to try Elli Mochi for the first time and was SO IMPRESSED! Donut was very chewy, exactly how I…read morelike it and they did not skimp out on the flavors either. My favorite flavors were the strawberry and ube (fruity ones). I'm glad there's a good mochi donut place in Howard county that can satiate my cravings. I'll definitely be visiting again!

We made our way to Catonsville on a super cold winter morning to try this bakery. It was busy but…read morenot over-crowded with folks so we snagged a table and tried several bakery items and I had a hot tea. I'd go hungry - and try a few things. We enjoyed most everything, but I will say what dropped this a star was the fact that I was so excited for the biscuit and jam, and unfortunately it tasted burnt. It wasn't visibly burnt so I didn't say anything, but the taste was just off. If I find myself back there I won't be going for that - but will seek out some other treats for sure!

Everything looked so delicious! I got the apple cheddar hand pie and evilly savored it in from of…read moremy boyfriend (currently doing Keto). So glad I don't live closer, or else I'd need to get a stairmaster.

Located about 1 hour and 27 minutes from home in Pennsylvania, this Krispy Kreme made for a fun…read morefamily outing worth the drive. Parking is easy and plentiful, angled spots on one side of the building that never felt crowded during our visit. The inside is spacious and well laid out, with comfortable seating that goes beyond just basic tables and chairs. You can see the donut assembly line from inside, which is a cool feature, though during our visit, the famous "Hot Now" light wasn't on and we didn't get to watch the donuts being made. We could see them in the machine prepping to be cooked, but missing the full process was a little disappointing since you really have no way of knowing in advance when the light will be on. On the bright side, we got complimentary Krispy Kreme hats for the kids, which was a fun little bonus. The restrooms were clean and wheelchair accessible, though it's a single-occupancy setup. Most importantly, the donuts were delicious! Overall, a great experience for a family trip. Just check ahead or get lucky with the "Hot Now" light if watching the donuts being made is on your bucket list.

The drive through is a nice touch for when you need a sweet snack on the go. I was disappointed…read morethat the donuts I was served were not hot. Im not sure if that's something you need to ask for or what, but I could have definitely gone to 7 eleven and gotten donuts off the shelf for all of that. Even still, the service was friendly and helpful. I guess it is just imperative to look for the HOT DONUTS sign to be lit.

I love this place! It's truly a one-stop shop for everything you need. They offer an incredible…read morevariety of pastries--both savory and sweet--along with beautiful cakes, coffee, and tea. It has everything you could possibly want in a cafe. The service is exceptional; the staff is always smiling and greets me the moment I walk in. Plus, the ambiance is super cute and perfect for Instagram! While there might still be a time limit on seating due to how busy they stay, it's well worth the visit. Highly recommended!

The pastry selection is truly impressive! The friendly service and cozy environment suit both large…read moregroups and solo coffee breaks. Plenty of seating options make this the perfect place to indulge in a treat, sip on coffee or tea, and catch up with a friend. The ube donut is simply irresistible! Paired with a refreshing ginger tea, it creates a perfect harmony of flavors. This is what a filled donut looks like! I've died and gone to heaven! OVERALL: BEST cafe in Howard County

Best bakery in MD, I will drive 20+ minutes just to get desserts from here! Delicious desserts and…read morevery kind staff. I once purchased a cake and they provided birthday topper and candles, it was the sweetest gesture ever. Love coming here

I've seen the bakery whenever I shop at Lotte but never ventured in. Today was the day and I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the selection of Korean pastries. I spoke to the owner if she had something that was similar to a Hotteok and she pointed me to this deliciousness rice pastry with red bean paste. Chewy and just enough sweetness to fulfill my craving minus the grease part of the Hotteok. Then we got to talking about my recent trip to Seoul & Gangman for a friend's wedding - how beautiful it was. She then recommended me another place to try my favorite - gimbap. Will have to go there soon and rate it. Ambiance - very friendly. Service top notch. Highly recommend. Gamshamida (Thank you)!!!

As Wegmans go, this store is just as organized and stocked as the rest. I love Wegmans but there's…read morenot one close to my house so this is the one I come to when I'm at my partners. We were here to pick up last minute goods for a graduation party. But let's talk about the little sandwiches and rolls they made in the catering department. Those things were delicious! They put them together to perfection, they were ready on time, and they were delicious! We had steak, chicken, and tuna salad little sandwiches on croissants. I'm definitely going to order from Wegmans again, especially those items. They were perfect! But back to the store itself. They will pretty much have everything you need. They have some of my favorite items like frozen jasmine rice in individual packets. You can get them in white or brown. They're both delicious. I also love the frozen vegetables. They have the best selection of frozen vegetables. Especially frozen spinach. Most grocery stores only give you the champ. Spinach, Wegmans will give you the whole leaf frozen spinach. I love that. And their quinoa cakes are divine. They're frozen vegetables and foods. Selection is top notch!

We visited the cafe portion of the market for lunch. There are so many options!! It was a little…read moreoverwhelming at first but I'd go again and try different things. It ended up being about $35 for lunch for 2 which is like restaurant prices. Either way, the food was tasty and I liked being able to sit at the tables outside.

Such a treat. I love coming to Larriland each year to grab fresh fruit. I typically come for…read morepeaches but was so upset when I planned to go and decided to check online and the season had ended. It was just open on Monday and then closed by Friday. I was so sad. I still decided to go and buy some from the farm stand and to see if they at least still had some of my favorite products. They did I was happy to grab some up. They have Taharka Bros ice cream and some flavors I had never tried before so I grabbed a couple, don't judge. Not stating if they made it home or not but why would anyone let perfectly good ice cream go to waste on a hot ride home. Come on now, make it make sense lol. If I'm back in the area during harvest time, I'll definitely go back to grab up some fresh produce.

I went to Larriland Farm with a few friends this past Saturday afternoon for blackberry and peach…read morepicking, which are two of my favorite fruits. I've also never picked either fruit before, so I was very excited. The farm is huge, with many different sites. We stopped by the farm market first to look at various produce. There were so many fresh fruits and vegetables (if you are lazy and don't want to pick any, you can buy it here). We were very enticed by the strawberry milk (which sadly, I didn't end up buying). I did buy a bag of dry ingredients to make corn chowder for 14.99, which I enjoyed four meals of! First, we went to pick blackberries. I got one of the cartons for 9.99 (there's also a smaller one for 6.99) because I got greedy and wanted lots of blackberries. Unfortunately, it took me at least an hour to fill up my carton with the blackberries that looked ripe since most of the ones we saw looked more like raspberries (bright red, incredibly tart, and most definitely not ready to be picked). Very occasionally, I'd find a really fat and juicy blackberry, which immediately got plucked off the tree and straight into my carton. I tried some of them after picking and a lot of them were pretty sour even though they were ripe. I was quite sad that I labored in vain. Overall, it was a very hot day and with the scarce amount of ripe blackberries, I should have just bought them at the farm market. Finally, one of my friends and I went to pick peaches while the rest of them went to stare at sunflowers. We were done in less than 15 minutes since we picked ~30 for the 19.99 box (the cheapest option). The peaches were great, 2-3 days after picking. I've been enjoying them with other friends so far. If there's anything I'd recommend picking from Larriland, it's the peaches. Fun time at the farm, the prices are a bit steep for picking, and I'm still kind of sad about the lack of sweet blackberries.