I not only recommend Cozy Café, I shout from the rooftops to go here now!…read more Whenever I have company or family coming into town, old Ellicott and Cozy Café specifically are my first thoughts. One time my partner was standing outside with one of our doggos and I was inside ordering us coffee/breakfast. The owner came up to me and told me that we can bring our dog in. I couldn't figure out how he even knew that they were my people or how he saw them because they weren't standing near windows or doors. But that just shows how much they pay attention to their customers. When I found out that they had coffee flights after I already had been going there for months, I about about lost it. You can choose iced or hot and they come with a variety of flavors. They even top it off with different pastries! Those pastries go with the flavors. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Cozy Café. This is a staple in my house and it should be a staple in yours!

I came here for a very Instagrammable coffee flight and was not disappointed. We ordered a simple…read morecorned beef sandwich and I got the iced coffees flight. So the flight was for different ice lattes paired with a pastry, which was a croissant a Blondie brownie, a macaroon and lastly.strawberry cake for $25. It took a while for the flight to be prepared because I think they're a little bit shortstaffed on a Monday morning, but they had a lot of comfortable places to sit and wait. The corn beef sandwich came out good and I mentioned it was simple because it's literally just corn beef with some white bread and some cheese, but it was actually pretty tasty for breakfast. The coffee flight came out and it's on a large paddle and it looked really delicious. I have to say the regular flavored lattes and the croissant weren't my favorite choices, but as I started moving down the paddleboard towards flavored lattes and the Blondi bar, it was pretty good. My favorite latte was the butter beer and my favorite pastry actually turned out to be the Blondie brownie bar. The inside has enough seating for about 50 people and it's really cutely decorated. I highly recommend stopping in if you're in the mood for a coffee after a day of shopping in Ellicott city.

I have not been here on a regular day but I did stop by for an event being hosted here recently…read more The space is small but it is so cute. I loved the decor. The outside space is also nice. I could see this being a nice spot to go to on a regular basis just to grab a quick bite and vibe. I did not grab any food this time but I did order the caramel latte. Whenever I go to a coffee shop to order a drink, I am quickly reminded that I have no idea what I'm talking about. The lady helping me at the counter was so patient and helpful. I was going to try the Cherry Blossom latte but decided not to stray too much from what I'm used to. The iced caramel latte with oat milk was so good. It felt like I drunk it in two sips. I would definitely go back. I had a great experience.

Cozy District Cafe stopped me the moment I walked in. Vines on the ceiling, flowers on every table,…read moreboard games on the shelf, and seasonal drinks that are as beautiful as they are good. The space feels intentional -- every corner has something worth noticing. Marco matched the space. He was attentive and helpful -- walked me through the hours, let me know when they do brunch, and even shared the best time to come. That kind of hospitality makes a difference. This is the kind of café you come back to.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ - Gabby | @forkandsmash | Real food. Real owners. Real stories.

On this rainy Memorial Day weekend (Saturday). I stopped in my favorite local cafe. Of course it…read morewas busy because everyone knows the sweetest and warming spot for a food, drink and easy conversations around. The historic look and feel resignates beyond the visit. As it helps the vibe staying calm. I ordered a breakfaat wrap, b8anana blueberry scone and a hot biscoff latte with oatmilk. The scone was biscuit textured, soft and mmmm good. The breakfast wrap today waant reallt tasty as it was more hashbrown filled and not hot. The biscoff latte was madw perfectly and warmed me up as intended. Stop by if in the area. You will also meet some cool people that match the vive.

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!

Couldn't find any Starbucks open, so a mí and my boyfriend wanted coffee so we stumbled the cross…read morethis place. I enjoyed a piece of sweet bread as well. I'd love the tea here will be visiting again and it's a very Quiet atmosphere to Complete Work.

The service is cool and the environment is really chill. I really wanted to try the food, but the…read morecleanliness threw me off. I understand the whole grunge, dark vibe, but every surface I sat at, touched, or could see had fingerprints and smudges on it, and it just didn't sit right with me. Thank you to the lady at the counter for the iced chai latte, I appreciated that. I just think the place would be a lot better if it was cleaner.

Great ambiance, plenty of seating, friendly staff…read more Spanish latte: not too sweet and you can definitely taste the spices. I would get this again!

The pastry was good, just like other pastries. I had a cold ice tea but I thought I was getting a…read moremix of coffee/tea by the way the menu was set up. Or it was just me and since it was my first time, I panicked. Haha. I enjoyed the atmosphere upstairs. While it was slightly packed when we got there, we chose to sit downstairs. It would be super cute if the upstairs decor transitioned to the lower level as well. Overall, I will try again but give myself time to pick something.

This may be my favorite coffee shop in OEC. It's got delicious lattes and even more amazing food…read moreoptions. The Dino sandwich is my favorite and the display case of goodies when you order is too hard to resist. The cheesecake was heavenly. They do have a love like most weekend mornings but it's worth the wait. There is a lovely outdoor seating area and they bring your food to your table. Servers are great and very helpful.

Cute little coffee shop in Old Ellicott City. I love how casual this place is. I got a Cineyhone…read moreand a butter croissant. Everything feels cute, but it's slightly unclean. Why am I seeing an open trash can while I'm ordering? They could have hidden it a little better so customers don't have to see it. Plus, the restrooms could be cleaned more thoroughly. The workers were friendly, and I love that they offer the option to have less sugar in your coffee. They have a cute setup, but the interior design and layout could use some improvement. it feels a bit claustrophobic.

French Twist Café is an absolutely wonderful crepe spot and always a treat. I tend to gravitate…read moretoward the savory crepes, which are consistently excellent, while the kids loved the sweet options topped with fruit and honey. The espresso drinks are fantastic and pair perfectly with the food. The eating space is adorable and adds to the charm, but it does fill up quickly -- definitely get there early, as it gets very crowded. A must-visit if you love crepes, great coffee, and cozy vibes.

Cute little place in Sykesville, I was killing some time and had to get breakfast so I decided to…read morestop here for a sit down meal. This place was quite busy on a Sunday morning, I suspect it was because it was the last day of the farmer's market. I had the croiffle with bacon and cheese. I decided to add on a simple crepe as well since that seemed to be one of their main menu items. Though it was busy, I was able to find seating on the second floor. The parking lot was next to the restaurant and free so bonus points there! I'd come back to try one of the other crepes if I'm in the area.

I ate here on a Saturday in late April around 11:00AM. The line was out the door and seating was…read morepacked inside. People do seem to respect the 90MIN seating window though so you should be able to find a seat. You order and pay at the counter first and then they give you a table number card. This is how they find you to serve your food. I ordered a regular matcha latte, a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on croissant bread and their famous croffle. I loved their matcha latte. It's pre-sweetened so no need to add extra vanilla syrup or anything. This does not taste like a traditional matcha, which in my opinion tastes like dirt. This is a sweeter, dessert like matcha. I didn't care for the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. It was kind of dry and it tasted like something was missing. The croffle was amazing. It has a nutty, pecan like taste to it and it was topped with vanilla gelato and blueberries. I couldn't really taste the maple syrup but it was delicious nonetheless.

Nice coffee spot with great service and a convenient location with plenty of parking. I also…read moreappreciate that they offer healthy food options on the menu, although I didn't get a chance to try them this time. This review is specifically about the coffee. I really enjoyed the cappuccino, and I like that they offer agave as a sweetener. That said, I do wish the cappuccino had a bolder coffee flavor. On its own, it leaned a bit too milky for my taste. However, once I added an extra shot, it made a big difference, I got the richer coffee flavor I was looking for along with an extra boost. The temperature was good, but I did notice that even when I requested it extra hot, it came out the same each time, which was a bit puzzling. Overall, I'd give it 4 stars. It's a nice spot, and I would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

The place is small but all breads are very delicious. You have to go there and enjoy itread more

I was walking by and heard about café Dear Leon. I wasn't planning to stop in, but I decided to…read morecheck them out anyway and I'm so glad I did! I was really impressed by the variety of items, the delicious smell, and the welcoming atmosphere. There was a small line outside, but it moved very quickly. Since it's a small place, only about six people are allowed inside at a time. I ordered the banana pudding, tuna salad sando, and crab dip bagel . Everything tasted delicious, especially the crab dip bagel even better than I expected!! The banana pudding was very good, and I really loved the tuna salad sando. You could taste all the fresh ingredients, and the bread was absolutely delicious. Overall, it was a great experience. Ethan was very nice, friendly, and helpful. Definitely coming back for the crab dip bagel and tuna salad Sando those are my favorites so far If you're in the neighborhood, definitely check them out!