Joanna's Cafe

The food & drinks are very good & it's a fun, eclectic setting. It is trying for a Key West vibe…read more It is nice to eat on the deck on the water. Its relaxing & pretty. Good service too. I'd recommend the BLT & salads.

We were looking to sit outside on such a pretty day and this place was perfect. Enjoyed the view…read morefrom the patio, the live music and the interesting huge white gooselike birds floating nearby. Started with the cream of crab soup which had a nice scoop of crab meat on top but surprisingly absolutely no flavor. Do not recommend. Then split the Steam pot of snow crab legs, shrimp, mussels and boiled potatoes. This was yummy and will definitely order again. Service nice but spotty. Our food took about 20 minutes to arrive which is awhile and since no one ever stopped by in that time we started to wonder if they forgot us. I would like to come back and try other things.

The bar

Steam pot

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Sunset view

Sparrows Point Restaurant

4.5(45 reviews)

2.8 mi

The food was excellent, but i spent most of my time wondering if my tires were being quietly…read moredeflated in the parking lot for asking for syrup with my pancakes. One time i was leaving and noticed 2 cars having flat tires, when i looked up to the restaurant I saw her beady blues eyes glaring out the window. I knew then I better leave a good tip next time I go in. She has the kind of cheerful energy that says "no problem at all" while mentally calculating how many lug nuts your car really needs. To be clear, she was fantastic, funny and probably slightly evil. I left a good tip complimented her service, and checked all four tires before driving home

Been here 3 times now. Once for dinner, twice for breakfast. Each time, I was overwhelmed by the…read moreamazing food and fantastic service. The good prices and generous portions are just the ribbon on the prize. The dinner, I had the veal cutlet. Wow. The veal was the size of my head, and cooked just right. The gravy had just the right consistency. Breakfast on Saturday was an early one, and I had the country fried steak. Again, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Sunday breakfast I tried the chipped beef. It had ALL the flavor and wasn't gritty tasting like some other diners. The service is ALWAYS friendly and fast, I've never had to wait for a seat, and my food comes out piping hot. The coffee is always fresh and they leave plenty of creamer. Parking is a little tight but not insane. Last but not least, they bring the check in a reasonable amount of time. I hate waiting forever for the check. The restaurant is clean, and brightly painted. There is also counter seating if you're flying solo. Definitely a place with local color, I think I found my new favorite spot on the Dundalk/Essex side of town!!!

5.1 mi•Locust Point Industrial Area

A great cup of coffee.

Perfect cup of coffee

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Cup of Chili

Easy Like Sunday

4.4(188 reviews)

A superb breakfast spot here in the Locust Point neighborhood of South Baltimore…read more Just down the street from me, and a place I try to pop into at least once or twice a month -- I just realized I've never provided a review for it so here it goes: Taking advantage of a cool summer morning, we sat out on the patio and enjoyed a delicious breakfast which included, brussels sprouts, stuffed ricotta French toast with blueberry compote, scrambled eggs with cheddar, sausage, links, and their delicious cheese grits. We also grabbed an order of their super skinny and crispy french fries. The total with drinks came to around the mid $40s (before tip) and the customer service was friendly and helpful, as well as a bonus short wait for the food. Everything was delicious. They also offer a great variety of sandwiches and drinks at brunch and a great seasonal menu. Absolutely worth your time if you are in the area and looking for great atmosphere, reasonable prices, and fantastic service.

Food amazing Service friendly but they did get our coffee…read moreorder mixed up We sat outside on a perfect day Bagels next door amazing too

Lovely decor

Hot chocolate

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Breakfast burrito

Scoozzi Restaurant

3.6(44 reviews)

0.3 mi

Our large group had an A+ evening at Scoozi's this weekend! Everyone loved their entrees and the…read moreservice was fantastic! (Thanks, Shelly!) This is one of my all-time favorite places - there is not a dish on the menu that isn't excellent. And the employees are the friendliest and most accommodating. You won't find a better place to eat and have a fun time out.

Had a great time! The customer service was nice! The bartender made flavorful drinks. The prices…read moreare fair. The vibes were good! I'll be back to try more items from their menu.

Dining Room

House salad

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Entrance

North Point Cafe

3.3(15 reviews)

0.7 mi

Here right now. Just finished a cheeseburger combo. It was excellent!…read more Fresh beef, fresh fries, friendly service and the place is very clean. Will be stopping in for more ! I want to try their breakfast. I also see a cheesesteak sub in my future.

Service was nice Food terrible…read moreCrab fries inedible, the lady looked at me funny when I ordered it cus they know they were wrong Funnel cake fries were okay, caramel was ice cold Dundalk stinks but the place was clean and seating was integrated well into flea market Overall wouldn't recommend but could've been a bad day or ordered bad things

3.2 mi•Canton Industrial Area

Funnel Cake Fries w/Caramel Sauce

Non edible food . Hulk tater tots , skip rock bacon smh

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Italian Cold Cut "Pickle" Sandwich

Iron Rooster

3.9(1.2k reviews)

My boyfriend and I's first time coming to Iron Rooster and I gotta say, fantastic all around! Our…read moreserver Max was amazing, fast quality service with good recommendations for the menu and very friendly demeanor! The Maryland Crab fries are no joke, and the sweet tea is delicious. Will definitely be coming back!

Me and my youngster stopped by after church and we had an amazing time. Customer service from…read moreMartina truly stood out. We had a miscommunication during my order and when food came out, she quickly realized the problem. I want to give her praise because before we could even talk about who might have made the mistake, a corrected order was already sent to the kitchen. I'm almost certain I caused the mistake, but Martina resolved things swiftly. I don't usually do breakfast places twice but I would come back for the service and food.We ordered the following: Happy face pancake: 8/10 - she wished it was a little crispier but very good. Half and half: 9/10 - good and sweet Crab hash: 10/10 - phenomenal! I added Queso fresco Old fashioned: 8/10 good and strong! Mimi (manager I believe) checked on us often. Martina is the highlight.

Inside the restaurant.

Big Belgian Waffle

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French Toast

Blue Moon Cafe

4.1(2.8k reviews)

4.8 mi•Fells Point

This is our favorite breakfast spot in Baltimore!…read more Seating is limited, so if you go at a busy (weekend morning) time you will wait. Gently open the door, walk to the front counter, add your name to the list. We usually go at an off-time (mid-morning during the week) and we often get right in. The staff is always friendly and helpful and the coffee is delicious. My husband likes their sweet options (his favorite is the Shut the Fluff Up French Toast) and I like the savory (Animal Style Hash is my go-to) and then we trade a few bites. I love the funky art work, and they always offer a cup of coffee to go.

Cute spot! Stopped…read morehere before hitting the road & snagged the last small table up against the front window. Service was fast, wishhhh I had room for more food at the time due to the types of options available. Biscuits & Gravy were satisfactory! Biscuits looked to be from scratch, and the sausage gravy wasn't bad. Huge portion, picture doesn't do it justice. Had a slice of pineapple and some blueberries which I wasn't expecting, but nice surprise! Bit noisy & cramped but it was a Monday morning!

Captain crunch French toast

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Pina Colada French toast

Abat Coffee

4.9(14 reviews)

1.6 mi

What a fantastic find! Thanks to the Yelpers who took time to review this place and put it on my…read moreradar. I've now been to Abat three times. This is the sort of place that makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. And, for someone who's been several times, I now feel like family. If you're looking for an unhurried coffee served on a silver tray, get their Ethiopian coffee service. If you're looking for a good coffee to go, they've got that, too. If you want breakfast, you're in the right place, and you can try more than the usual diner fare or avocado toast. There are a few Ethiopian dishes for lunch, too, with fantastic injera that is flown in daily from Ethiopia. If you want a special Ethiopian dish that's not on the menu, they may be able to make it with some notice. The coffee house has a small shop with Ethiopian coffee, incense, and trinkets from their homeland. It's a special place run by genuinely kind people who care about sharing their love of their homeland through their food and the way they treat customers. Don't miss it.

Heard about this spot and was in the area on a Saturday afternoon and quite around 4:30. Smaller…read morespot with a mix of regular and high top tables. Ordered a Cappucino with oat milk given fasting season. They had a few milk options. Coffee was strong/bold and tasty. Ordered some food to go-Fasting chechebsa (made with oil vs butter). Loved Abat's take on this classic Ethiopian breakfast dish. Also got some Sambusa-veggie (lentil) and beef. Both were enjoyed also. Saw some house made cakes/pastries for next time. They also have Kitfo and Tibs as well sandwiches and more breakfast items. Service was friendly and upbeat. They have a small market with spices and merchandise. Solid spot for coffee and breakfast!

Tibs

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Ethiopian Traditional Coffee

Endy's Grill

4.2(159 reviews)

3.6 mi

I discovered this place during Covid, they were the only one of my local restaurants that could…read moreever get my food to me hot. Now that I'm retired, I go there nearly daily for breakfast. It's amazing. The Staff is wonderful. The food is excellent. It's top-notch. It's well priced. The place is clean and the clientele are fun and exciting. I believe they do DoorDash, GrubHub, and Uber eats.

Witnessed the birth of the double pancake roll-up today. He'd tell you how it tastes but his mouth…read morehas been full since the plates hit the table. Come here and eat food. It's F*king GOOD.

Mirrors

Greek Omelet

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Inside the restaurant

Café Dear Leon

4.8(490 reviews)

3.7 mi•Canton

Can't count on an octopus level of limbs how many times I've lined up for the amazing pastries,…read moresandwiches, and coffee here! A genuine gem of Baltimore City. You need to stay on your toes a bit bc some things will be sold out unless you are there right at their bake release times, but there is so much it's always worth it. DONT BE AFRAID OF THE LINE! They move very fast and have a great system in place. Fave items are the ham and cheese croissant, almond croissant, tamago sando, and everything bagel smoked salmon pastry. Their speciality coffees are excellent too.

There are different "drops" throughout the morning for their pastries. Went at 11am and the wait to…read moreget in and order was about 30 minutes. We were lucky to get one of the last crab dip bagels and crab tamago sando. Everything was delish. Crab Tamago Sando 3.5/5: yummy and tasted like an egg salad sando with old bay seasoning. couldn't rly taste the crab :/ Crab Dip Bagel 4.5/5: this was worth the hype. we had soooo much filling in ours. the crab was warm and the sauce was so creamy and the corn was toasted well. i'll be thinking about this bagel a lot. the only note on that is that the bread part of the bagel was not very wow factor and was kind of tough Fig & Brie 5/5: i liked the crunch and flakiness of the croissant. fig was fresh and complemented the cheese well! Cute and clean interior with organized line outside. Kind staff!

Inside

Blueberry cream cheese muffin

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Almond croissant

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Alex J.

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2 years ago

I recently visited Joanna's Cafe, and it was an absolute delight! The moment you walk in, you're greeted by a warm and cozy atmosphere. The decor is charming, with just the right blend of rustic and modern touches. Now, let me talk about the highlight of my visit: the Haunted Campfire Latte. It has the perfect balance of rich espresso, creamy milk, a bit of pumpkin and marshmallow and a hint of graham cracker, a perfect fall inspired drink!. It's easily one of the best seasonal drinks I've ever had. The service at Joanna's Cafe is top-notch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely seem to enjoy what they do, which adds to the overall positive vibe of the place. Even though I didn't try the pastries this time, they looked absolutely delicious--and tempting enough to guarantee I'll be back for more. read more

Raya S.

5 years ago

Me and my friends went here and it was wonderful! The staff were super nice and very helpful, the food was amazing!!!!!! The cafe felt very comfortable to be in, it was a great environment and over all I'd give this place a 10/10 read more

Nicole G.

6 years ago

Great place. Decor is colorful, pretty, clean. Service excellent. Food delicious. Coffee really good. Outdoor patio fabulous space! Quiet and roomy and clean. Loved my visit. Will be back!! Thank you. read more

Margaret L.

1 year ago

New to vegan food, enjoyed the vegan breakfast sandwich on gluten free bread - very tasty! Staff were very helpful, too. Will be coming back

Erin H.

7 years ago

So happy this place opened up! We needed coffee coffee that wasn't tied to a chain. The sandwiches are really good and priced really well.

Deborah C.

7 months ago

We love their food. And everyone is very friendly. Freshly made food while u wait too. My favorite is the SW Ronan Grilled Chicken Salad.

Ron B.

6 years ago

First time today. Food was great, service great, attitude great. Will be back soon and often

Kay G.

5 years ago

This place is AMAZING. Food was great, staff was friendly and the atmosphere is so cute!

Benjamin H.

3 years ago

Great food and coffee and a wonderful atmosphere...to have any meal.

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