My boyfriend and I decided to come to this place on a whim because we wanted something fresh. We…read morecame in less than an hour to close and the owner and his wife sat us right down and were so friendly. They answered any questions we had about the menu and we had a very pleasant conversation with the both of them. While we waited for the food we talked with the owner who was a very nice man. We also admired the inside of the restaurant which was adorned with beautiful paintings and dishes which helped with passing the time. The food, oh my gosh, that was probably some of the best food I've had in a while. It was so flavorful, the portions were large, and it was as if I was welcomed into someone's home and they cooked me a meal. I would go here over any chain food place any day. As someone who isn't from Maryland I feel as though I stumbled upon a gem in Greektown. If I ever comeback to Baltimore I definitely will be back!

Holy cow, just had the best Gyro I've had since I was in Greece and also the best Greek salad…read moreoutside of Greece. Karellas is a little place with 6 or 7 tables in Greektown and I came in at 5:30 on a Thursday and sat right down. I had the small Greek salad for $8 and the in house pork gyro for $13 which comes with fries. Both were absolutely delicious. The gyro was so good I wanted to lick the foil. I almost didn't come because I wasn't sure I wanted a pork gyro but I read that it was fabulous and indeed it was. I will definitely be back for more!

Came back to refuel before the Boston Running Festival. I called ahead and owner made me a…read morecauliflower crust meat pizza, and a panino that not only felt great to eat, but left me feeling energized after. The person at the front desk was literally so in tune with the neighborhood that the pigeons were calmly walking around in harmony (don't worry, the place is impeccably clean). I saw the owner helping clients and they even remembered me from weeks ago! This place is special in this community, beyond the great food and low prices. It's a heart of this place.

J C Romero's Neighborhood Cafe isn't just another place to eat; it's a true community hub. Whether…read moreyou're stopping in for a quick bite or settling in for a longer stay, you're treated to a mix of comfort food, excellent service, and an atmosphere that makes you want to linger. It's the kind of cafe that makes you feel like you've discovered something special, and you'll want to return again and again. If you're looking for a meal that hits all the right notes with quality ingredients and flavors that feel like they've been crafted with care, J C Romero's is an absolute must-visit. Has everything under the sun you might need for a quick stop in!

Well, I came back to this cafe as promised. And it did not disappoint. Their grand opening was…read moremarked with renewed decor, a modern cozy menu, and amazingly quick service. The pumpkin spice latte was refreshing (and made in roughly 30 seconds flat, insane I know). The Dubai chocolate was delicious and the staff even offered to heat it for me. I mean look at it. Yes it did taste that good. They're still improving it as we they go along, but the array of pastries, drinks, and other items already makes a hidden community gem. I'll definitely come back here again. You should too! Especially with the prices. That cookie and that latte was 12 bucks by the way. No they don't force tips.

A new Greektown gem!…read more Agora is the newest must visit spot in Greektown, and we're so glad we stopped in this morning. It was our first time, and we will definitely be returning. Their menu has tons of specialty and seasonal drinks! We tried the Cookie Butter Latte and the Baklava Latte, both were absolutely delicious. We also got a nice blueberry pastry. The owners greeted us warmly, and the space itself is charming. The inside features a beautiful mural and has such a welcoming, cozy vibe. It's the perfect local neighborhood spot! We're so happy to have Agora in the neighborhood and highly recommend giving this lovely new café a try!

As is with every Starbucks, the menu choices are enticing, delicious, and affordable. What makes…read morethis one stand out is the casual atmosphere, kind staff, and impeccable service. Most of the time. You see that 4 stars? For this visit in particular, I was waiting for 10 minutes for the matcha because they decided to take my drink as a "training" drink. I mean it's fine, but honestly not a great example of what, for instance, Kyle does in terms of service here. I'll definitely come back again. It's a very good Starbucks.

Pretty standard Starbucks. Clean, minimalist atmosphere. Baristas were hustling to get drinks out…read morein a timely manner. Good location, lots of free parking.

Stopped in last week for dinner. My date said he hankering for some Mediterranean food and wanted a…read morenice light dinner. So you know I had to oblige and suggested that we try Estiatorio Plaka in Greektown. I always love venturing over to Greektown for some really good Greek food. And if you like Greek wine, their wine list is really extensive. Every wine on their list is carefully chosen from Greek regions to complement our menu, highlight its unique character, and bring an authentic taste of Greece to your table. We pretty much went straight to dinner we both wanted fish this particular evening. I had the LAVRAKI (BRANZINO) which was grilled with capers and oregano and my date wanted the snapper (LITHRINI (RED SNAPPER) , he loves snapper. Both dishes come with a choice of two sides which you can swap out. I chose the horta(field greens) and rice, my date chose the broccolini and roasted potatoes. To be honest the broccolini and roasted potatoes are your best bet. The horta was a tad bland for my liking and really need some seasoning. The rice was ok. For dessert we shared the baklava cheesecake. Soooo good. Baklava is my fave Greek dessert. They also have a nice cocktail and wine list. I plan on returning because they have a really nice happy hour with $1 oysters, $12 fish tacos and $7 espresso martini's, so that alone I am sold on. The decor in here is absolutely stunning, and they also have a really nice bakery to grab some desserts to take home if you like. So if you are in the Highlandtown neighborhood, make sure you stop in, you will not be disappointed SYOY

Can't believe I don't see any reviews about Nhung! I wanted to bring her home with the leftovers,…read moreshe was the best. Super sweet, knowledgeable on the menu and just a super fun girl all around. We went for restaurant week and they did not skimp at all on portions. The zucchini chips were my fave but I love zucchini so I'm biased . I'd honestly skip the salmon but everything else was delish! Plus, the decor ate down.

I already ate my food; so I have no photo to post. The Pizza is Legit! And this is coming from…read moresomeone who grew up in NJ. Also the cheesecake is fresh and delicious. 10 out of 10. Clean tables, clean bathroom and a friendly staff.

I normally go to this location for pizza, because I enjoy their cheese / pepperoni. I finally got…read morethe chance to order and get my wife to try it. She got the Bruschetta Pizza 10", was really excited for it because the menu photo had a ton of tomatoes. When we opened it up we saw a pizza with a small fraction of tomatoes compared to what was advertised. I was even excited to try something new. Very disappointed and let down by what we got. No sauce so it relied on the tomatoes, and without them it wasn't good. Sad part is, if it had the depicted amount of tomatoes, it probably would have been a really good pizza.

This place was a one-and-done experience for us. Never again!!…read more My husband and I ended up here after the Dave Chappelle show because our original dinner plans fell through when the restaurant was fully booked. We should have made reservations, but at that point, all we wanted was a decent meal (nothing fancy) after a long workweek and then to head home. Unfortunately, a decent meal didn't happen. The food was some of the worst we've had in a long time. My husband actually spit food into his napkin, shook his head, and said, "I'm done." I've never seen him do that before. Several dishes were simply inedible. The mashed potatoes were bland and flavorless--how do you mess up mashed potatoes? The potato salad was equally bland and disappointing. The French onion soup had very little broth and was overloaded with a thick layer of hardened cheese. Overall, the food tasted cheap and poorly prepared, yet the prices suggested otherwise. It felt like diner-quality food being sold at premium prices. What made the experience even more frustrating was the manager's response. He came to our table after hearing about our concerns, but instead of focusing on the quality issues we raised, he seemed more concerned that my husband refused to order a replacement meal. That spoke volumes about where the priorities were. The one bright spot was our server, who was attentive, friendly, and professional throughout the meal. No complaints regarding the server as he was extremely apologetic with our experience. To our surprise, the restaurant also added an automatic gratuity to our bill. Ironically, had that not been done, we likely would have tipped our server more because he was not the problem. The kitchen and management were. No, I didn't complain about the tip after I noticed it on our bill. We were over the experience and just wanted to pay and get the hell out of there. Save yourself the disappointment and spend your hard earned money elsewhere. We certainly wish we had. Gordon Ramsay, if you're looking for a future Kitchen Nightmares episode, this place could desperately use the help. P.S. A business name change is not going to help with the quality of the food. Do better and prove that you actually care about your customers, not just the $$.

Amazing Diner!!!…read more Mad flavor! Great prices! Good service! Nice quantities! Amazing homemade desserts! A must try if you are ever in the area. Also I think they have a name change (Red Cup Diner).

I'm always looking for new snowball stands in Baltimore. The glass grill opened this stand adjacent…read moreto the restaurant last year. They have a wide selection of flavors and toppings as well as assorted other desserts and pastries. They have four sizes ranging from child to jumbo. Classic flavors and toppings such as skylite with marshmallow available! They open daily At 11 AM but I am not sure when they close. Since the snowball stand in canton crossing closed and is turning into a Rita's this appears to be the closest location to Canton to get snowballs. It is easy to get to from 95 north; take the Eastern Avenue exit, turn right to head east, stay in the left lane, and do the first U-turn you can. It will be on your right hand side as you head west on Eastern Avenue just before the 95 interchange.

From the owner: Snowballs made with the finest shaved ice and almost 90 flavors including sugar free flavors to…read morechoose from