Oh how I wish this was in California... Sacré Sucré has everything I like in a cafe, delicious yet…read morebeautiful desserts, extensive tea list, and a chic place to study/dine in I ended up having the Desert Rose, assorted macarons, and the Fukujyu Sencha. I was completely blown away at the complexity of the Desert Rose, from the individual layers of apple petals, to the refreshing sage and apple compote within the petals. Undeniably one of the highlights of my recent Baltimore trip.

Cute little bakery cafe in Baltimore! The ambiance is beautiful, nice seating areas spread around…read more They had a great selection of desserts and drinks. The desserts, although beautiful, were on the pricier side. I tried the berry lychee cake and it was delicious! The iced coffee was yummy too. Parking was very hard to find on a Sunday afternoon so I ended up parking in a garage.

Pie time has a small selection of sweet and savory pies. I had a bacon egg & cheese on Texas toast,…read moreflat white, and key lime. The menu has a large sign saying whole milk only, but it wasn't until after I ordered that I saw you could swap for oat milk for 50 cents. I wish that sign was bigger. The food was cold and took a long time to heat up/ seemed like the workers were put out that we wanted hot food... I was not impressed by the service despite the fact that the place itself is cute. It felt like just being there was a hassle. I liked how different the flavors are, and I really enjoyed my key lime pie and appreciated that they had their list of vendors public. I thought the coffee and pie was... fine for the price. I don't think I would go here again.

I've passed the Pie Time while walking in this area and thought it looked cute. I stopped by for…read morebreakfast after spending the night at a friend's place who lives nearby. Though I walked here, you can find street parking in the area though it is limited and you will likely be circling several blocks before finding something (and please check signage restrictions). Pie Time is really meant as a to-go shop as there is very limited seating, just 4 tables as well as a bench. They do have wifi but I would not say with such limited seating that this is a place to study/work at. They do have a drink promotion with a punch card where after you buy 10, you get a drink free + 30% off a bakery item. The ingredients are locally sourced and there is information present on where they are from. They also have a local bulletin board with local events that I think is good for the community to find established third spaces. Alternative milks cost $0.50 extra. I paid a little over $20 for the three items below, which I also think is pricy for what I ordered. Hot Chai Latte w/ whole milk 1.5/5, this drink was sadly disappointing. While it was hot, there was virtually no taste of chai present. This tasted like hot milk with just a sprinkling of cinnamon / chai over it as opposed to a chai latte. Apple Pie 3/5, this was an average apple pie, I think it could have been improved by adding something like cinnamon to it to enhance flavoring Pumpkin Pie 4/5, this was good, I did think it was small, however. The pumpkin spice flavor was present throughout though the dough of the pie was unevenly textured throughout (some parts soft, some parts hard).

Vivian's is one of my new favorite spots. The interior is cute and charming, their menu is…read moremouthwatering, and their drinks are oh-so-yummy! After taking a long time to figure out what I wanted since EVERYTHING looks delicious, I settled on the Nashville hot chicken dip and the shakshuka, as well as a dirty chai latte. The Nashville hot chicken dip was warm and inviting, perfect for scooping up with their toasted baguette slices. The shakshuka was flavorful and comforting, also perfect to be scooped! The dirty chai latte was creamy and arrived at the perfect temperature! The latte art was so cute, too. The restaurant is cozy, their staff are so friendly and awesome with allergies. I will definitely be back!

I stopped into Vivian's and had such a great experience from start to finish. I ordered a Cortado…read moreand a Red Eye, both priced at $5. The cortado was smooth and balanced. The red eye had the perfect kick, plus they offer free refills on drip coffee, which is such a nice bonus if you're planning to sit and relax or get some work done. For food, I tried Lox sandwich ($15). The pickled egg salad added amazing acidity, they were very generous with the smoked salmon, and the everything croissant was buttery, flaky, and savory. This is easily one of the best lox sandwiches I've had. I also ordered the Cold Cut Italian ($16), which was also very good. They were generous with the salami and ham, and I liked the touch of oil and vinegar which just enough without making the ciabatta soggy. Personally, I would switch out the provolone since I could barely taste it, but overall it was still good. It comes with a side salad or chips. I chose the salad, and while it was small, the vinaigrette was delicious. To end my meal, I had the Presidio cocktail, which I had before and enjoyed. It has gin, blackberry syrup, rosemary, lime, and luxardo maraschino. It's light, refreshing, and beautifully balanced. It would be even better with a Luxardo cherry added, but still a great drink. Service was friendly, there was plenty of seating, and the space was beautifully decorated for the holidays. Vivian's is definitely worth a visit, and I'm already looking forward to coming back.

Wow what can I say other than wow! I wanted to try this new spot in town because I've been wishing…read morewe had more protein houses in Baltimore. I ordered the mango protein shake and OH MY GOSH this was hands down the best protein shake I've ever had I rarely finish my drinks, but this one was so good I drank the whole thing. Since it's a new spot, it's probably still developing, but it already has nice seating and the sweetest staff ever. I think it might be family owned, but I'm not totally sure. Either way, I'll definitely be back for another mango protein shake very soon. Wishing this business all the success, it deserves to flourish!

Daily Grind is a cafe located between the MRB and Ross buildings at Hopkins. They offer breakfast…read moresandwiches, as well as salads and sandwiches for lunch, along with coffee, bubble tea, and other beverages. While it wouldn't be my first choice for breakfast or lunch, it's a convenient spot for a quick meal. The salads and sandwiches are tasty and make for a healthy option.

a really convenient place for small meals and pastries throughout the day if you're in the…read morebuilding. the quality isn't outstanding or anything but my expectations for a school cafe aren't that high anyway. the sandwiches are actually pretty decent tasting and fairly priced. they aren't super filling but they get me through my classes in a day. the chocolate chip cookie was really good but I'm not sure if it was worth $3. I've had the matcha latte & berry blended drink from here - wouldn't recommend either. the matcha latte did not taste good at all and there wasn't much of a matcha taste. the berry blended drink contained no real fruits. it was just ice and berry juice... overall, it's become my go-to spot for a small bite when I'm at school!

Cortado was good. The cats are fun and worth the visit alone…read more Can't wait to go back.

Affogatto has coffee and cats (gatto), as described on their website: "we're an italian-style…read moreneighborhood cafe serving local espresso, tea, snacks, cat-approved goods, and appointments to hang out with adoptable rescue kittens" "Please do not bring animals inside affogatto for the safety, health, and comfort of our kittens and guests, and out of fairness to all guests. Guests with animal companions are welcome to enjoy our seasonal outdoor seating. We appreciate your understanding! Please note that our cafe unfortunately isn't ADA accessible. We'd love to offer that to our community once we have the funds to renovate our historic building." They are located on the corner of S Wolfe St. and Fleet St. There is a cafe inside, "We offer a traditional Italian espresso menu along with premium tea, pastry, sandwiches, and other goodies inspired by the Mediterranean region. In the spirit of Italian cuisine, we use the purest ingredients we can find to celebrate their flavors. We want you to taste the rich dark chocolate in our mocha, the cream in our whole milk, the freshness of the tomato, basil, and mozzarella in our caprese sandwich, and so on. No added sugars, preservatives, or anything like that -- all for the best experience possible." I've tried the Iced Mocha and it's really good, perfectly described above. Made fresh, with simple and clean flavors, no fuss or filler. They also sell some cat toys and books about cats around the seating area before you get to the room with the kittles. Some of these book titles are hilarious! Affogatto was started in 2024 by Tony. He helps facilitates the cat interactions. To interact with the kit-cats you can make an appointment (25 minutes for $10) online: https://www.affogatto.com/ and I've been here a few times for the appointments and it's always such a chill time :) You can tell that the kit-cats are well cared for. They are living their best "cat mojo". Very active and are not afraid to chase after a cat toy. The area where you interact with the cats is very clean and tidy. There are places for the cats to scratch on scratchers, lay around in beds, wall mounted shelves and perches for them to climb along, a running water fountain for them to drink water, and a litter box. Each time I come here, there are new kit-cats and that warms my heart... because it means the previous kitties have been adopted to good homes :) I have 2 boy cats that I left at home with my parents when I moved, and I miss them a lot. Coming here is low key therapeutic for me as I get some furs time. The yummy, caffeinated beverage selection also helps :) If you have some time, stop by. Get a beverage, make an appointment to meet some cute kit-cats. You might even find yourself a fur-ever companion :D

El Pueblito restaurant is good and consistent. I love the beef tongue tacos. The meat is tender and…read morethey use fresh ingredients. I love the Jamaica tea. I place my order via toast, very convenient. There is limited street parking available.

Order to go via Uber Eats. Food was still warm upon arrival. Duo fajita was super tasty and came…read morewith a side of rice and beans as well as a guacamole/pico/lettuce side. I also got the queso and chips (queso was kind of cheese wiz like in flavor but when I added diced onion/tomato & warmed it up it was really good) I would definitely recommend as the flavors were good and they give you a solid amount of food for the price

Perfect spot to dine on a chilly day! Great experience trying several broths, meats, loads of…read moreveggies, skewers, and dipping sauces. This was a great way to eat relatively low-carb, get enough protein, and enjoy tons of fresh veggies. Really loved it!

Came here on Christmas Eve with a large group and had a great time! The food was tasty and the…read moreprice was fair. I did feel the quality of the meats was a bit below the hot pot we had in Ellicott City, some of the beef tasted a little gamey to me. I liked all the veggie options and the sauces you can create - the recipes above the sauce area was so helpful! I liked the rice balls, mushroom varieties, scallops, and the crab rangoons were a nice surprise. The desserts were tasty too - lots of ice cream options. They were not able to split our bill based on the drinks people got which was frustrating but seems like an easy fix. Overall, I do like the style of other hot pots better (get your own meats- you can get a bigger variety!) but for the convenience of being in the city, this place is great!