nice people, good vibes, warm atmosphere. i ordered the…read morematch latte and it was definitely one of the better ones i've tried. i didn't get it sweetened and even then its still very good. definitely would recommend!

best espresso based drinks in Baltimore. This was one of the first places i went to in Baltimore…read moreand after trying out a bunch more, still keep going back there for their espresso based drinks. The baristas are excellent and so are the little wolf beans they use.

Was at the R House after going to a field trip at the Baltimore Museum of Art. We came on a busy so…read moreleft it parked at the museum. R House has a small parking lot but it definitely wouldn't accommodate a bus. It was a short 8 min walk to get there. I wanted a club sandwich to go. Also got some chips. They specialize in coffee and not have any other bottled drinks to go so I had to go to a dinner event place for a beverage. Sandwich was good. Bread was a brioche bun. It was soft and had a decent amount of meat on it. Food was ready quickly. Service was good. They only take electronic payments like most of the other places in R House.

I stumbled into this local cafe. The main door is on the right, next to an apartment building…read moreentrance. Once you walk through the first door, there is a second glass door on the left, walk in. I was created immediately by staff, told them it was my first time here. I ordered a steak and egg breakfast sandwich and a chai latte. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. The latte was good. It was a lil cold out so I sat at the tables right in the little hallway.

Asked chatgpt where I needed to go while visiting my folks in Baltimore and it told me about the…read morestuffed crab bagel here. I got nervous about the line situation but decided to shower before heading out. Got here at 8:35 and there were 3 people in front of me. No real line. I got 8 different things from the bakery and the current lemonade special with matcha. The crab bagel is exactly what you want it to be. And the lemonade with matcha was a surprisingly refreshing and delicious flavor profile!

Cafe Dear Leon is definitely worth checking out if you're into good pastries and bread. I was…read moreexpecting a long wait because of all the hype, but it honestly wasn't bad at all. Once inside, there's a decent amount of space compared to what I expected, so it didn't feel overly crowded. Everything we tried was good, but the standout for me was the crab bagel. That alone is worth ordering again. The pastries were fresh, the coffee paired well with everything, and the overall experience was really enjoyable. I'll definitely be back to work through more of the menu.

I was early for a midafternoon appointment nearby. When I asked if there was somewhere to eat this…read morewas the recommendation. I stopped to peruse the menu outside and the Curry Chicken Salad caught my eye. I got it on a croissant. It has a delicious, spicy kick. It's a good size portion with the salad spilling over. Can't be cute eating it. :-) I need more napkins. Haha! No other pictures than my sandwich because I need to eat and check back for my appointment. It's cozy with seating for 18-20 inside including the counter along with patio seating. The staff is friendly and Allison who took my order helped me decide by her responses. It's busy with a steady flow. I'm happy with my choice. It was delicious!

I stopped by on a Friday around lunchtime, and it was super popular and busy! I was hoping to get…read morework done, but all of the tables with outlets were taken, so I'd probably take that into consideration before going next time. I ordered a mango matcha latte. It was good and smooth with no clumps, though I wish the matcha was a little stronger. I was a little disappointed to see them pour the matcha from a pre-made pitcher (my fave coffee shop whisks matcha per order), but I am still glad there were no clumps. The menu was a little confusing, too. The mango matcha was listed as "all $6", so I was assuming it would be one size, but the cashier asked if I wanted a small ($6) or large ($7).

Perfect coffee date with my daughter. I had been seeing tik tok videos of this coffee shop appear…read moreon my page and I k we instantly it was somewhere that I wanted to visit and they did NOT disappoint. My daughter and I had coffe drinks and bakes goods (banana pudding). The caramel latte is one of the best that I've had. There was plenty of free onsite parking, indoor and outdoor seating. The inside gave off very chill , calm and warm vibes. There was a kitchen providing food as well in addition to baked goods. Customer service was amazing!

Food. 3/10 Atmosphere 6/10…read moreService 5/10 Tips: there is a huge parking lot! Honestly, I'm not sure what happened with my tomato soup, but it was so watery. I could taste water and salt only, no tomato. My sandwich was really bland and I did not like the bread at all. Also, they gave me two slices of pickles, the ends of it, was I really supposed to eat that? I feel like it was supposed to be thrown away and they just added it to my plate. Overall, pretty disappointed after coming all the way here from Philadelphia. Coffee also tasted watered down and diluted, even though I got three shots.

Baltimore Bakery Crawl stop #1 of seven places! My best friend, her college bestie, her husband,…read moreand I spent Sunday 2/2 exploring different Baltimore bakeries. I tried one thing here, so this review is based on that! Pekara was a charming and unassuming bakery. It felt very Eastern European and when we arrived around 10am, a lot of things were sold out. This is definitely more of a takeout spot, but you are able to sit there if you'd like. The person behind the cashier was really kind and patient. We tried the blueberry puff. And for what it's worth, this was the group's top pastry of the day. I love that they toasted it up for us. The pastry itself was buttery perfection and the custard inside was really nice. One of us bought sourdough bread to-go that seemed really delicious. I'd come back to this bakery to try more.

I wish this spot was closer to me! Stopped in to see what bakery/pastry goodness was available as…read morewe arrived around 12. Still had a good selection. Got some of our favorites -Pain Au Chocolat, Apricot cookies, Bambolini Hazelnut & tried some new ones -Strawberry Walnut cookies, Artichoke, Mushroom, Spinach & Feta & Cheese Puffs, Galette (fruit) & a Chocolate Chip Scone. Everything was delicious! Also ordered a Cappucino which was tasty. Service was friendly and upbeat as always! Just found out they've opened up an extension of the bakery with table service offering breakfast, Crepes, sandwiches and pizza to name a few. Next time!

Tried this place for the first time the other day and I'll definitely be back! I ordered the…read moremushroom toast and a house drip coffee, and both were really good. The mushroom toast was delicious!!! I will be back to try the other toast options that caught my eye. I ordered online, and my order was ready right when it said it would be. The person working was also super nice and welcoming.

I finally got to try this super cute open sandwich cafe and it does not disappoint! I think it…read morebrings a refreshing, creative perspective to chic, couture, and memorable breakfast bites. The eatery is small but well organized and welcoming. The menu is inviting, it welcomes you to try different flavors on an open sandwich.I had a latte as well, it was really good! I got the truffle mushroom sandwich and it was delicious! I look forward to coming back to this spot soon again and try more items on the menu :)

What a great cafe in Hampden. It was busy over the weekend when I came. Waited in line for a while…read morebefore I was able to order the Honey Bunches latte and a Morning Bun pastry to go. The latte was delicious and the bun tasted similar to a Kouignaman. It was full of cinnamon and flaky - a great pastry! Service seemed friendly at this casual place. I will enjoy coming back here on a weekday when it's not so busy to try more of their menu.

Catalog Coffee has a major advantage: the location and the look. It fits Hampden well and looks…read morelike the kind of coffee shop you want to discover. Unfortunately, the atmosphere, food, and counter service didn't fully match the setting. Right when you walk in, the large menu is on the wall to the right. I had my daughter with me, the sun had just been in my eyes, and I missed it. When I asked whether they had a menu, the worker behind the counter just looked at me instead of pointing it out. I eventually noticed a paper menu, but it didn't seem to include the coffee drinks. There may have been another menu for specialty drinks, but getting basic guidance felt harder than it needed to be. I ordered a cortado and the house sandwich. The sandwich needed more cheese and more flavor. Hot sauce probably would have helped, but the sandwich should not depend on me fixing it. The cortado was easily the star of the visit. It was served with a small glass of mineral water, which was a classy touch, and the coffee itself was very good. Overall, this was a 3-out-of-5 experience for me. Great location, good-looking shop, excellent cortado, forgettable sandwich, and counter service that felt either checked out or purposely unhelpful. I'll probably check it out again, but I'm in no rush