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    Golden West Cafe

    3.6 (1k reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Vegan, Gluten-Free
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Vegan burrito
    Marissa H.

    Great food with lots of options! Even their vegan menu has delicious variety. (Try the nachos!) service is attentive and the restaurant is decorative with unique decor. They have movie night too! Fun cocktails.

    Chilaquiles
    Mark J.

    The best chilaquiles I've ever had! 10/10, simply perfection. Also, you gotta add the chorizo with it. Get that protein up! Staff was exceptional. They were attentive and super kind :) Can't wait to go back

    Red Wine Sangria
    Jasmin J.

    Loved everything about my visit here! From the very pleasant and welcoming staff to the cozy esthetic (from variety of plants to tables with couch & booth setting) this was a great overall dining experience. We enjoyed some beverages (hibiscus lemonade was a standout) and entrees and already have plans to return to try more menu offerings soon! Give them a try on your next trip to the Hampden neighborhood!

    Vegan Passion fruit tart and VT Peanut butter bomb cake
    Savana S.

    I love this spot! I was so happy to see they renovated the space and it's even cuter than it was before. It's so creative and eclectic. We went on a Wednesday which was a movie night and we absolutely loved the movie that was playing, made dinner even more enjoyable. Now let's talk about the food, we decided to try a lot of their vegan dishes and wow! The cauliflower wings, burrito, chick'n sandwich, and desserts were all outstanding. Everything came out quickly, hot, and was so flavorful!

    Vegan Hot HONAY Chick'n and Waffle
    Smitha M.

    I have always had an amazing time getting brunch at Golden West Cafe! This time, I tried the vegan chicken and waffles and it was yummy! I was surprised that the vegan chicken was a patty rather than tender like. The waffle was nice. Service was smooth and fast. We had sunny seating and it was such a relaxing vibe for brunch. I recommend recommend the ice tea, it hit the spot!

    huevos motuleños
    K C.

    I love golden west! My friend group has several allergies (ie. eggs, dairy, bananas, gluten, vegan, vegetarian) and this is one place that we can go where everyone can find something to eat and the food actually tastes good! The staff is always polite and friendly, the vibe is cozy, and the southwestern food is delicious! If you're looking for a good sweet and savory dish, the huevos motuleños is my favorite thing to order. The candied burger is another very favorite for our group, as well as the aztec burrito.

    black sesame latte
    Vi L.

    I came here a few weeks ago for the first time in like 15-20 years, and was happy to see the decor upgrades since that time. It's a nice open space with a western vibe (the golden west). Our server was nice but didn't want to interrupt us when he brought us water so we didn't know who we should talk to and ended up waiting a bit. Was a little hard to track someone down during the meal, but we eventually got what we needed. Foodwise, was happy to have lots of vegan options. Tried a few things to share. - Bowl of pumpkin soup - enough to be an entree but not exciting enough to eat as an entree. Flavor was fine. Wasn't a fan of the pumpkin seeds on top. Didn't feel like the texture made sense with the creamy soup. Would have been nice with some chunky sourdough toast or something, but wasn't an option. - Vegan French Toast - pretty good! - Vegan biscuits and gravy platter (with chick'n patty and just egg) - pretty good, a little heavy to eat a lot of. Just egg was better than expected - Black sesame latte with oat milk - not bad, a little sweet. The black sesame is a light nuttiness, not a super obvious flavor. It came with a little sesame candy/cookie thing on the side. I think the vegan food landscape is kind of limited, and it's hard to find good options. Golden West is a decent choice, which is honestly the main reason I'm giving it 4 stars (otherwise I'd probably give it 3-3.5). The menu is certainly interesting and has a lot of tasty looking food combinations but in practice I'm not sure how it would shake out. I think some of the options could be improved. I don't think I had anything with a wow factor (i.e. nothing I'd write home about), but I enjoyed my meal for the most part.

    Vegan french toast
    Private B.

    I ordered the vegan crab rangoon, vegan french toast, and lavender lemonade. Vegan crab rangoon: 4 stars... It is served as a cold temperature dip with wonton chips and sweet chili sauce. It was delicious, but I would have preferred for the dip to be hot in temperature. The wonton chips were just okay. I would have preferred a thinner chip. The sweet chili sauce was delicious. Portion is small. Vegan french toast: 5 stars... It was delicious and the portion size was large. It had fruity pebbles cereal on it with whipped cream and bananas. No syrup needed Lavender lemonade: 4 stars... very good... not too sweet and also not bitter, just right... portion size is small Service: 4.5 stars... I like that the staff works as a team to ensure all tables are serviced at all times, but it kinda lacked that 'personal being served feeling'. I think that is because so many staff members are involved making it feel like a shop where they work to get you in and out. It still was great service though because I received everything I asked for... the host was 5 stars. Parking: tight street metered parking... good luck finding a spot in front of the restaurant. I parked a couple of street blocks away near the residential part and it was free. The inside looks clean. There is a bar area when you first walk in where you can seat yourself.

    Fish tacos with fries
    Veronica L.

    Art and plant-filled, the inside is very unique and interesting. They have a variety of breakfast-dinner meals with an american/mexican focus. They also have desserts including vegan options. The food is good but a little pricey for the portions. There is also a large variety of drinks including alcohol, soft drinks, café drinks, and smoothies (vegan options). The service was a little slow but the servers are super nice and have good recs.

    Brenda S.

    I have enjoyed my times at Golden West Cafe for both dinner and brunch, especially because I am a vegetarian and there are SO MANY options for me here compared to most places! The ambiance is quirky and laid back- don't expect it to be all glitz and glam, it is a cafe/diner and that's what make it work! I have always had such kind servers who help explain menu options and offer advice on what's good to get. Easy to get a reservation as well!

    Peanut noodle salad
    Laura M.

    Love love love how many vegan options they have! The atmosphere felt very trendy and the workers were ALL extremely friendly from the minute we walked in until the minute we left (all individually greeting us and telling us they were glad we came and to have a great day). I loved my vegan burrito (Christmas style--half red and half green sauce on top) it was very very filling and I ended up taking half of it home. The Boston crème donut filling was phenomenal! The chocolate on top was very liquidy so although it tasted good it left a huge mess. The donut part just tasted like bread. I do think the filling made it worth it to still get though. Bathrooms were clean and we didn't have to wait to be seated. Had to pay for parking which never makes me happy but I'd say it was worth it and we would come back here if we are ever in the area again for sure!

    Teresa B.

    Great atmosphere! Jesse our server was incredibly positive and hospitable. Food was well portioned and presented. Manager was approachable, knowledgeable and professional. If ordering the zucchini pancakes ask to omit the green onions. Pancakes were cold. But EVERYTHING ELSE was wonderful.

    Kristina V.

    Okay so here it is bullet point style: - service: FANTASTIC!!!!!! Super kind and knowledgable. - food: we ordered pretty basic. things and they took FOREVER. It was pretty good though. However, it was weird that there was no salt and pepper on the table. I could have used some, but we just ate. - My coffee came out cold AF. My friend's was warm but mine was cold. We were cutting it close to our next appointment so we just made it work. This was my second time going there and the second time being like mehhhhh.... However, I really love the decor and the plants.

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    Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor

    4.1(3.9k reviews)
    3.4 mi•Inner Harbor
    •$$

    Omg flavor explosion! I could cry the food is so amazing and comforting! Also big shout out to…read moreMolly she's the sweetest very attentive and outgoing having her as our server enhanced our experience tenfold !

    A little late to the party, but we finally made it to Miss Shirley's this past Monday after hearing…read moregood things about it for years. We started things off with the appetizers, and the Hot Honey Fried Chicken Deviled Eggs were absolutely phenomenal. Easily one of the best things we ordered. They were so good that I honestly could've eaten an entire order by myself and been perfectly happy. We also tried the house-made cornbread. Their version was a little different from what I'm used to and almost gave me French toast stick vibes. The consistency was good and it definitely wasn't bad, just a different take on cornbread than I expected. Between the two appetizers, though, I'm choosing those deviled eggs every single time. For my meal, I ordered three scrambled eggs with cheese, Cranberry Maple Turkey Sausage, shredded hash browns, an everything biscuit with cream cheese, and pancakes. Everything was good, but those pancakes were easily the star of the meal. Honestly, some of the best pancakes I've ever had. Perfect consistency, fluffy in the middle with slightly crispy edges, and flavorful enough that you really didn't need much syrup. The eggs were solid -- simple scrambled eggs with cheese done right. The Cranberry Maple Turkey Sausage was really, really good as well. I'm personally not a huge fan of shredded hash browns because I prefer home fries or diced breakfast potatoes, but that's more of a texture preference than anything being wrong with them. I'm also not much of a bagel person, so I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the everything biscuit, but surprisingly, I really enjoyed it. My lady ordered the brisket skillet, which had brisket, scrambled eggs, shredded potatoes, peppers, and everything mixed together. Very flavorful, and the portion was definitely generous. For drinks, she had the Pineapple Coconut Colada, which was good and definitely had a heavy pour that day. I had Shirley's Crush. I'm already a big fan of orange crushes, and theirs was really good -- flavorful, refreshing, and they definitely weren't stingy with the alcohol. Our waitress, Melissa, was amazing. Very attentive, helpful, friendly, and she took great care of us throughout the entire meal. Great service can really add to an experience, and she definitely did that for us. I honestly don't have any real complaints about Miss Shirley's. The food was good, the service was excellent, portions were generous, and there were so many other things on the menu that caught my attention. I already know I'll be going back so I can start scratching some more items off the list. The only downside worth mentioning is parking, but that's pretty normal for a city location. There's a parking garage directly across the street, which is extremely convenient, but we paid around $24 for maybe an hour and a half to two hours. A little pricey for that amount of time, but I guess you're paying for the convenience of being literally across the street. Overall, my first experience was a solid 5 out of 5. I can only speak for my visit, but the food, drinks, service, and overall experience were all on point. Definitely recommend, and I'll definitely be back.

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    Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor - Samples of the cocktails.

    Samples of the cocktails.

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    Wicked Sisters

    Wicked Sisters

    3.9(874 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Hampden
    •$$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Catering service

    Wicked Sisters was the perfect post-hike recovery stop in Hampden! We arrived around 1:15 p.m…read more without a reservation and were greeted right away by the hostess. We requested outdoor seating, request granted. The upstairs patio is spacious and comfortable; fans helping to cool the summer afternoon. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel easy and relaxed. We ordered the Salmon BLT and the deviled eggs topped with lump crabmeat, along with (1) coffee, (2) mimosas and (1) white sangria- which was my favorite. Everything was delicious, and the patio was a great place to unwind after our hike. The music --a high-energy playlist from the night before (i assumed) still on an active loop. An interesting lunch sound treatment that didn't take away from a really enjoyable meal. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service. I'll definitely be back!

    Came here to do some remote work and wasn't super impressed with my experience…read more We started out on the patio but quickly moved inside due to the heat. Although we were there on a Monday at lunchtime, the dining area quickly became busy and loud. We ordered some crab dip, which they were able to provide some gluten-free bread for. I really liked the crab dip! It was creamy and flavorful. After placing some salad orders, the food came out, but we were not brought utensils to eat. The meat was not cooked how we asked for it to be, and one of the plates had to be sent back to be cooked more. After around 20 minutes, we were finally given forks to start eating. I ordered the Ahi Tuna Salad and despite my fish being a bit underdone, it was pretty good. I wish there was more dressing on the salad though because it was a bit bland and dry. It also seemed like our waiter was super stressed as he was genuinely running through the restaurant at times.

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    Blackwall Hitch

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    3.9(1k reviews)
    3.4 mi•Inner Harbor
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    I'd definitely return, though I don't live in Baltimore, which complicates things a bit :P…read more The overall experience was great. I met up with a friend here, with her husband and kids and my husband, and we had a great time. We didn't realize there would be live music, so it was a bit loud at first, but we got used to it. (The trumpet got a bit loud at times, but that's how such instruments can be!) My friend and I both got a cup of the crab chowder, which was tasty, if a bit weird-looking when the oil separated in it. I got a crab cake, and it didn't seem special compared to other crab cakes I've had, perhaps a bit dry too, but it was definitely fresh. I also went rogue and got a watermelon drink that was good enough where multiple would be dangerous! Everyone seemed to like their food, and my husband even tried clam strips and enjoyed them! The food came pretty quickly, so it's a nice choice if you're bringing kids (or hungry adults).

    I stopped in here after visiting the BMA for an early dinner as it was walking distance from the…read moremuseum. It's right on the harbor so depending on where you are seated you may be able to get dinner with a view. Reservations were easy to obtain and I was able to be promptly seated once I arrived. The staff were friendly and my server was attentive. I ordered the crispy fish sandwich and was pleasantly surprised at the portion size. The meal was delicious and I left full. Highly recommend if you're at the harbor.

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    4.4(254 reviews)
    4.1 mi•Fells Point
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    Visited Bunny's Buckets & Bubbles in Baltimore, MD over the weekend for brunch. I had a taste for a…read morenice soft biscuit and I remembered they're known for their chicken and biscuits so it was only right. Bunny's is in the Fells Point area of the city right off the water. It's a cute vibrant restaurant located right on the corner with outdoor patio seating and a full indoor dining area, bar, and second floor seating. We did make a reservation (which I would suggest) however if you get there early enough (between 10:00am - 10:30am) you should be able to get seated at a table or the bar. The staff there are very friendly and have great energy. The two hostess even offered us suggestions and their faves from the menu. Our server Jess was also very helpful and attentive during our time there. As far as food, we started off with a classic mimosa & paired it with the cinnamon bun which was delicious. Soft on the inside with a nice crust & the perfect creamy frosting with a hint of citrus. We were told they have a pastry chef in house so everything is made fresh (buns, biscuits, pastries). For our entrees we ordered the biscuits & gravy and "The Bunny's Benny." These were the perfect savory dishes! The sausage gravy was creamy, seasoned well, & had a hint of spice. The hollandaise sauce was sweet with a twang which paired well with the tomato jam and egg (I had mine scrambled). I ordered it with a side of the miso hot honey for chicken bites .. so good! Both dishes were large portions so if you wanted to share you could or plan to have some for leftovers. We also got to meet Ron, who's the general manager. Very nice man, attentive to his guest, and welcoming personality. Overall we had a great experience 10/10 and will definitely be back!

    Perfection. Best…read morecrab bene ever. Terrible school lunch hash browns. Everything else top notch.

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    4.4(577 reviews)
    3.4 mi•Otterbein
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    Absolutely loved our visit here! The ramen was delicious, and the portions were big enough to…read moreleave us completely satisfied. We stopped by with my husband before the BTS concert, and considering how busy they were, the customer service was fantastic! We didn't have to wait long to be seated, and our food came out surprisingly fast. The anime-themed decor was such a cool touch and made the whole experience even more fun. Definitely a great spot for ramen, especially if you're looking for good food, generous portions, and great service!

    I really enjoyed my lunch at Ramen Utsuke. I had my daughter with me and I found it easy to go up…read morethe ramp with my stroller and into the restaurant. They do have high chairs btw! The restaurant is nicely decorated, and the service was impeccable. I had multiple servers come and check up on me and I felt like if I ever needed anything they were able to take care of it. Also, one of the servers mentioned the restaurant is peanut free in case anyone has any allergies. The poke was really delicious. I felt that the salmon was very fresh and I thought they gave very large chunks of salmon compared to other restaurants that really do skip out on the salmon portion, but this restaurant did not! The poke had cucumbers, mangoes, avocado, and scallions as well and I felt that the mango with a nice touch to add some sweetness, and it was also very fresh. The addition of the cucumber gave a nice crunchy texture that helped the dish overall. As for the sauce, I got the original non-spicy poker sauce. I didn't use too much of it because a little bit goes a long way. I recommend anyone to come and try out the poker here and I haven't tried their Ramen yet, but I do look forward to it soon.

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    Inside seating

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    Avocado Salad w/ Onion and Roasted Garlic

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