Coffee Beanery in Owings Mills is my daily go‑to spot -- truly my favorite takeout place ever --…read moreand the reason is simple: Farouk and his incredible team. Every day, I order my caramel crunch swirl drink with whipped cream and an extra shot of espresso, plus both a mango smoothie and a strawberry‑banana smoothie. Their drinks are exceptional -- and their smoothies are honestly the best I've ever had anywhere. I recognized Farouk the very first day I walked in, even before I knew why. He used to serve me at Rita's across the street, and he's one of those rare lights of a human you never forget -- not because of what they say, but because of how they make you feel. When he looked up and said, "How are you, my friend? I used to serve you at Rita's!" everything clicked. He remembers my name. He remembers my complicated daily order to the letter. He greets me with warmth every single time -- even when I walk in two minutes before closing. And unlike so many places these days, he never shows irritation or rushes me. He makes me feel valued. One night, I accidentally called 30 minutes after they had already closed -- and Farouk still answered the phone, cheerfully, by name, and took my order anyway. Only after confirming it would be ready did he gently mention their Sunday hours. He still insisted I come pick it up. That kind of customer service is almost unheard of today. There's also Yani, who is shy but incredibly talented. She listens with her whole heart and makes drinks that feel like little works of art. She puts genuine care into every cup. And the kindness doesn't stop there. I've been surprised with freebie drinks when there was extra smoothie mix, offered a mistaken drink for free, and even had two drinks remade after I dropped them in the parking lot. Farouk saw it happen, took the empty cups from my hands, and recreated them without hesitation. Moments like these create customers for life. Coffee Beanery deserves a solid 5 stars across every platform. ---

Came here a year ago and loved the potential but not the food or service. So I'm…read moreBack to see how it's going. Some change. Place is still clean and looking new! They take good care of it. Interesting K cups for sale!! Eggnog, strawberry rhubarb, and other flavors you won't see elsewhere. Gone is the cherry coffee. And breakfast was 24 dollars for a coffee and flat croissant. I wanted the fluffy one with chocolate and pistachio but they got the order wrong and I got the flat, moist bottomed, sugar topped with artificial crusties that they call knaifev and I suspect is a phyllo dough crunchy. No bagels now (there is a bagel place in the complex). Coffee was ok. Took a while for the serve and sit for a regular coffee. Still lots of potential. They are trying. And for convenience, or before or after a soldiers delight hike it hits the spot just right.

Today I decided to slip in to the my new favorite local cafe. The fresh flowers are also magnets to…read moreme. I chose a hot carrot cake latte with oatmilk, a blueberry breadpudding muffin topped with almonds and a corned beef on house made sode bread. I enjoyed absolutely everything. The sode bread added much unique flavor; however, the sandwich crumbled as its biscuit texture absorbed some of the juices from the cheese/sauerkraut/corned beef. Definitely a mountain of mouth watering flavor. The staff are so warming and gentle all that match the environment for a complete relaxed vibe. Ill be sad on Mondays as they unwind with being off from serving up great goodness throughout the week. Check them out Tuesday thru Sunday you should not regrret.

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.

This place is a natural gem!!! They have many different products to try. There is a diet juice…read more The young lady was very knowledgeable! They gave sea moss, they make natural salads, and sandwiches! The place was very clean. I would check this place out again!

Back again!!! Stopped past for a quick strawberry banana smoothie with added spinach…read more So Yummy and definitely delicious Will definitely be back

Alright, let me be straight...we were on the wait list for Eggspectation...eggs, bacon,…read morepancakes!!!! But we're hungry and walking around to see what else was around while waiting and this gem we stumbled upon. At first the prices were a bit like...come on now...but after ordering and eating, I'd say ok to going back. Kids split a protein waffle and a yogurt parfait. I had the avocado toast with a hard boiled egg...shoulda got 2 eggs. Wife got a tomato, mozzarella with prosciutto toast. All were delicious and presentation was first class. Hopefully this spot makes it and we can come back for another meal.

Stopped in to grab a quick breakfast. The staff was friendly and I was greeted immediately with…read morerecommendations. They had the daily specials written on a chalk board. There are a good number of options from juices/smoothies, toasts and acai bowls. The space was very clean and looked perfect for a short meeting or teleworking. I ordered the smoked salmon toast and the cure juice. The toast was quickly made. It was asethically pleasing, but also delicious! The flavor was fresh and so tasty. In addition, the juice was a complimented the meal. I was worried that I would still be hungry, but it actually filled me up. Thanks Toastique, I will be back!

This little cafe is tucked where you'd least expect it. There's a lot of room with ample space to…read moresit pretty much wherever. I offered a vanilla latte which was ok, the flavor of the coffee wasn't to my liking and the milk was frothy (isn't a latte). I also got the salmon toast which was okay, the tomatoes were cut larger than my liking but overall it was good.

We stopped in on a Friday morning. Its a cute space with a clean environment and ample tables for…read moreseating. We tried the cinnamon role, almond croissant and passion fruit smoothie. 1. The cinnamon role was good. Soft enough, not too sweet and a great size 2. The passion fruit smoothie was good as well and it tasted fresh 3. The almond croissant was disgusting and under-cooked. My husband open it up and was met with a slimy and doughy center. We put it in the air fryer to bake it however, we could not salvage it. (See pic) I enjoyed 2 of 3 items but since a croissant should be a staple item at a french bakery, I would be hesitant to try other traditional items there.

Fresh Bakery in Owings Mills is my absolute favorite! They have so many cupcake flavors to choose…read morefrom, plus amazing specialty cakes and pies. They also do beautiful custom cakes for all kinds of occasions, birthdays, weddings, and more. Everything is always fresh, delicious, and made with care. Highly recommend for any sweet craving or special event!

I visited on Tuesday at 9am. The cupcakes and specialty desserts were beautifully displayed. I got…read morefeedback from the cashier before deciding on 4 cupcakes and the mini key lime pie. They offered both traditional and nontraditional cupcake flavors so it is guaranteed that you'll find something that you enjoy. My family devoured the cupcakes and loved each flavor. They were not too sweet. The coffee was also inexpensive so we ordered a mocha to go. It was really hot, which is what I prefer. Service was great and they have a rewards program. I look forward to trying the peach cobbler and the banana pudding next.

Fantastic service! The everything bagel had just the right amount salt, and complimented the cream…read morecheese and lox perfectly.

Fabulous New York style authentic bagels. Incredible variety. I've tried them all lol and they're…read moreall good. I make the drive to Pikesville just to get bagels.

If I could leave more than five stars, I would. Had an issue today where I ordered through…read moreDoorDash, and the food never came, so while talking to an agent on the phone to get my money back, I went to the restaurant to order in person. Gary Donovan, the operations manager, was incredible. He put my order in, put a rush flag on it (since I'd been waiting for my original order for almost an hr by that point), and was super apologetic/friendly, even though the issue did not lie with the restaurant. He even comped a drink; I'd ordered a butterfly haze drink and I don't think he heard me so it wasn't included in my original transaction, but he declined my order to charge me for it once I realized. Gary and his team were superstars and ensured that I got my food quickly and efficiently. I'm so appreciative!

It's really a shame how poor service and management can ruin a restaurant…read more For many years I have enjoyed First Watch. I have patronized numerous locations. I have been going to their Pikesville location for 4 years. NOT ANYMORE! Let's start with the rude man who is the Host/cashier. He seats folks however he feels like rather than when they came in. Today was the last draw! He sat two women who came in after I did before me. Say what you will but "coincidentally" they were black and so is he! The feckless manager offered no help. This arrogant front man is mishandling his position while the manager retreats to the kitchen. I know several customers who have abandoned the Pikesville location for the Owings Mills facility. I previously wondered why, but not anymore. THE PIKESVILLE FIRST WATCH IS DETERIORATING!

I tried the new Tropical Butterfly drink from Starbucks and it's so refreshing and delicious…read moredefinitely making my day brighter! It's light , flavorful, and low in caffeine, which i really enjoy. You can taste all the different tropical ingredients blended together perfectly I personally prefer with coconut milk, but the nice thing is you can customize it however you like. I've tried it at different locations, and everyone has been doing a great job. Thank you !! Starbucks, for creating such an amazing refresher for the summer! !!

As always I place a mobile order and the fast precise and kind baristas has it ready. I order one…read moreof the secret recipe drinks on line. A grande iced latte with brown sugar cold foam and extra cinnamon. It was made like the picture on the app. It taste even amazing

As always this Dunkin is clean, friendly staff and gives total customer service…read more I decided to give the new bacon jam grilled cheese and berry sangria refresher a try. The sandwich is a bit too sweet and greasy. The drink is light and refreshing. I also had hashbrowns and they are always a hit especially when they were free with app points.

There are now many Dunkin's in the Owings Mills area, and I usually go to some of the newer ones…read more But today I was on Reisterstown Road for a doc appointment, and i needed some coffee. This location is okay. It's an old one in a small strip center ( also home to The Vitamin Shoppe) that's been there for decades. And it's getting run down. For reference, it's near the Tesla dealership. My biggest complaint is there is no drive-thru. DD's are known for their quick drive-thru service, so to not have one really sucks. Inside, it was a little dingy and the floor wasn't really clean. The area for napkins, straws, and sugar wasn't tidy either. But they were well stocked with baked goods ( I didn't get any though). The cashier was very pleasant. And my order was ready in a jiffy. So all in all a decent experience.