Nice little spot for coffee... or frozen yogurt? I enjoyed their speciality Rainy Nights coffee…read morewhich was lovely - a bit on the sweeter side but good nonetheless. The staff was very kind. I recommend this spot for a quick in and out.

**very nice staff/owner, cozy vibes…read more I've been here many times, particularly during the summer. Andy (the owner) is super nice and friendly! I've had multiple conversations with him and he is always happy to help. I got a kimchi bun once that was too hard, and he quickly replaced it for me. I really appreciated that! The chai latte is also really good here. I'm not a huge coffee drinker so I can't comment on that. I will say that the bubble tea is not great; the boba is usually too mushy. Taiyaki is so cute too! I enjoy studying here because it's peaceful, and this place opens late! That's pretty rare for a coffee shop. During the summer, a lot of kids come for the frozen yogurt, and I find that so cute! It feels like a vibrant community.

Such cute branding! Have only had as delivery, but have always been impressed with the quality…read more Great boba texture and plenty of tea options, including fruity and milky and slushie. Customizable ice and sweetness levels. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

Ordered a vanilla milk tea online. Walked over and it was prepared quicker than the time they gave…read moreme. The employee was very friendly, greeted me when I walked in! The drink was okay. Nothing fancy, I wish they had just a plain milk tea. Boba was fine, not much taste.

Morning mugs is one of my fave local coffee shops! It's the perfect place to meet with friends,…read morestudy/get work done, or just enjoy by yourself. They have lots of tables, WiFi, and outlets. They have some outdoor seating as well. The staff are super friendly and they even have a fun little cup sleeve color guessing game where you can win a 10% discount on your next order. I highly recommend the breakfast sandwich, I've gotten it over 5 times now and it's consistently so good! My favorite drink so far is the banana bread latte. They also have seasonal drinks and specials (last month they had a dot cake latte). They even have whipped cream cups for dogs. Love this place and will continue to support!

One of the best ways (arguably) to get to know a neighborhood is through it's local coffee shop. If…read moreMorning Mugs Coffee is reflective of the surrounding neighborhood, then it must be a lovely spot to live and work. The staff was super welcoming-- we really appreciated the "guess the color game" and the subsequent 10% off card (which I will definitely take advantage of the next time I'm in town). The iced latte special was just sweet though that it didn't overpower the coffee itself. Morning Mugs is walking distance to several museums and local businesses, and is definitely worth a stop if you're visiting from out of town like we were.

Stopped in to do some work and grabbed a bite. While ordering the drink was suggested when I…read moredescribed what I wanted, I appreciated the touch and items came out really fast. The egg sandwich was well, quite basic and likely just microwaved so ill skip that next time. I appreciated tbe space to work in though, the front area is bright with couches and tables stretch into the back.

I brought a group of 5 friends here and we were excited to try it. We barely walked in the door and…read moreone of the employees immediately got an attitude with us and rudely told us that we need to "like stop blocking the door and go over there" as he points. It doesn't sound as bad while typing, but it was a crazy way to speak to customers who barely got through the door and had a stroller. Also there was not a single person behind us or anywhere in the hall of cross street market. I immediately left because I don't support businesses with bad attitudes, especially ones that are expensive with limited options. My friend stayed and overheard another employee talking/potentially correcting the employee and could hear him saying "what like 6 people all walked in and stood there". Crazy work. Never going back or recommending this place. .

Matriarch Coffee lived up to every bit of the hype -- and then some…read more I'd been hearing about Matriarch Coffee for a while from friends near me in the DMV, and I finally made the drive up to Baltimore to see what all the hype was about. Short answer: absolutely worth it!Long answer: I'm already thinking about my next excuse to come back. Walking in, the space immediately delivers. The aesthetic is awesome-- the kind of intentional, beautifully designed interior that feels warm and curated rather than staged. It's trendy without being cold, and the Inner Harbor location makes it that much more special. I know there is a huge renovation planned "down the harbor" , this Matriarch is ALREADY READY! You get all the energy of the waterfront with a cozy, tucked-in feel once you're inside. Now, the coffee. I got a latte that was genuinely one of the better cups I've had in a long time -- smooth, rich, perfectly pulled. I also had a Chai and paired it with a cherry & cheese danish that was fresh and delicious, the ideal complement to the drink. I asked for it heated and it was hot all the way through. Hate it when I get it and it is cold in the middle...the barista understood the assignment and got us right! Everything felt thoughtful, like someone in that kitchen actually cares about what they're putting out -- because they do. Speaking of which -- I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, and it all made sense. Warm, passionate, and clearly proud of what they've built. Shirts, cups, napkins, and merch that says "I love my Matriarch" is a reminder of the "Why" behind this spot I think. That kind of energy flows through the entire space and staff. You feel it the moment you walk in. The Matriarch isn't just a coffee shop. It's a destination. If you're in Baltimore, this is a must. If you're outside the city -- make the drive. Trust me. See you soon, Matriarch!

A little cute coffee shop, the barista was very sweet and I loved my coffee. I totally forgot the…read morename of the coffee that I got, but I know it had toffee in the name.

SKIP THIS PLACE. If you do end up here, BE AWARE THEY WILL NICKEL AND DIME YOU…read more Met a friend here for 9:30am breakfast. shortly after being seated, a staff member decided to CRANK the music - it was Evanescence or something similar - either way it was obviously someone on staff's absolute favorite song and they decided to turn the volume so loud that it was difficult to have a comfortable conversation. It's 9:30am, I'm not trying to scream over 90s pop music to have a conversation with someone two feet away from me. The menu was a QR code on a dirty, laminated card stuck to the table. My friend and I each ordered an entree plus a short stack to share. Neither of our egg dishes came with toast so we ordered that on the side. All they offer is white, English muffin or biscuit. I ordered the white toast and it is the 2" thick, low quality, tasteless white bread they use for their French toast. Whatever. The utensils are one step above plastic - they are light-weight, cheap, rough edged crap you might imagine in a prison. Whatever. The plastic containers of half and half were already on the table, sitting there at room temp. Again, whatever. The waitress dropped off the bill, said to use the QR code to pay unless we were using cash, then took off. If we wanted to split the bill, I guessed we would need to wait for her to come back around. So, I offered to pay the astoundingly high bill. I open the QR link and the first things that popped are the tip options with 20% pre-selected. All told the bill was $97 for two people. When I got home I glanced at the itemized bill: *They charged us $16 for two cups of coffee with one refill each. *a 20 % tip was already included! Apparently, they add 20% onto checks over $50. Of course it's over $50 when you charge $16 for mugs of coffee, and $$ for sides of crappy white toast. Make no mistake, this is my fault for paying with the QR code and not combing through the itemized bill first. I guess I'm not used to going to neighborhood joints expecting to get fleeced. My suggestion: go around the corner to Spoons Cafe on Cross St: high quality food and you won't feel robbed blind when you look at the bill.

So many people recommended that I come here and that it was worth however long I'd have to wait for…read morea table. I went on a Saturday morning around 9:45 and waited about 25 minutes for a table for 2. The menu is EXTENSIVE and they have an option for pretty much anything you're in the mood for! I got the Mexican egg scramble and the pumpkin pancakes to share. The prices might seem slightly on the higher side for a breakfast place, but once you get your food you'll understand why. The portions are generous and the food is delicious! I ended up taking half of the food home and I genuinely looked forward to eating it as leftovers - which fed me for multiple meals. 12/10 would recommend the pumpkin pancakes no matter what season it is. They come with white chocolate chips, fruit, and a caramel drizzle on top. The French toast also looked incredible so I'll be sure to order that the next time I go! I

I have nothing but positive reviews about this restaurant!…read more have been a regular for years and have always had great service, clean environment, and amazing food. will be returning, great little spot to try out :)

Small no-frills breakfast & lunch spot with an original menu and great food & drinks…read more I came here for breakfast with my fiance and got a coconut cold-foam cold-brew + a baked ricotta eggs Benedict with a side of grits. It was all fantastic

Came to Kneads for the first time with a few friends. We arrived around 9am on a Sunday morning…read more They have seated area with full service or an area you can order to go or eat in options (full menu available) with seating upstairs. There is also a little shopping area where they have loaves of bread and other goodies to purchase. Bought a loaf of sourdough on the way out and what I really appreciated is they will slice it for you as well! We started with Smoked Chai Lattes and a seasonal Creamsicle type beverage. The smoke notes to the chai were prevalent but not over powering - a unique twist. We ordered a pistachio baklava croissant to share - flaky and and filled with pistachio paste inside. I would recommend it! For our meals we had the Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Ham and Cheese Béchamel Croissant and Egg White Omelette. They were all good and filling. Our service was good, but relaxed towards the end - started out attentive but we were done with our meals quite a while before someone came over to ask if we needed anything or offered the check. We really didn't mind since we hadn't caught up with each other in a long time, so appreciated not being rushed out of there. We also were in a back corner, so may not have been the most noticeable. Everyone was really friendly who worked there. Loved the open kitchen concept where you could watch them making all the donuts and croissants. The ambiance was so on theme even to the details in the restrooms and the lighting fixtures looking like whisks! Will definitely return in the future.

Probably one of the rudest experiences I've had in a while. I just wanted a coffee and pastry and…read morekept getting shuffled from one place to another. I was sent to order at the counter and said I wanted to eat there. I was told to go back to the hostess to be seated. When seated, I was told I needed to order a full breakfast or go back to the counter to order and be sent outside. You serve food. There are a dozen open tables. And every person there ignored me until I asked for service. They're obviously popular. Definitely their food not their service.

I stopped in here after brunch after a friend recommended this spot and it did not disappoint. This…read moreplace is located walking distance to the harbor. There is plenty of seating inside as well as a bunch of different photo opportunities. The staff here was very warm and welcoming. The menu has a bunch of different pre-thought of combinations as well as the opportunity for you to make your own in addition to coffee drinks, as well as other desserts. I got the Oreo smash and the staff was nice enough to let me get a fresh chimney cake so it was warm out of the oven. In the bottom of the chimney cake, they put two marshmallows to keep the ice cream as it melts from breaking down the paper cone that it sits in which add a nice little sweet addition to the overall dessert. This dessert was so good and I wholeheartedly appreciate that the ice cream is dairy free. I tasted Oreo cookie in every bite and the warm chimney cake was the cherry on top for me. I will definitely be back again.

There are so many ice cream shops on light St. this one however stands out from the other ones! You…read moreget to choose your signature flavor and it's not just ice cream, it's a fancy ice cream and donut made to perfection! The ladies that were working were nice and helped explain what it was that I was ordering since it was my first time here. I love having recommendations. The interior is so beautiful and carefully designed. I love how cheerful it is inside. I highly recommend this place. They give a different meaning to ice cream compared to just your normal ice cream cone.

This is a great coffee shop with a respectable number of coffee roast choices. I ordered the…read morechopped Bagel on jalapeno and a peaberry pourover. Both were great. It's a little confusing and not well marked, but you will enter and walk to the left to order. There is a menu on the wall. The staff was nice and my food came out pretty promptly. They sell some coffee brewing supplies like Chemex filters, some merch like shirts. The shop itself is pretty spacious with cement floors and tables and some high top tables. Pretty typical coffee shop look and feel. There aren't a lot of outlets available for the high tops, but I'm not sure about the tables on the edges of the space. Most of the customers seem to come in for a cup and roll out. There are a lot of office buildings here, so that makes sense. They have free password protected wifi and it's decent. There's even a motion activated air freshener in the bathroom! I'd come back here. Their coffee and food are worth it.

Wonderful coffee shop for a work from home day and a treat or just to grab a coffee and walk around…read morethe nearby waterfront park. Gorgeous location. Most recently tried the egg and cheese biscuit and French toast sticks. Both were super yummy. I don't like sweet coffee, but if I did they have so many unique seasonal creations on the menu! Staff are always so friendly and accommodating. They can get busy on weekends and clearly have some really hard workers behind that counter!