Authentic pit beef sandwich. Very tasty. Most take out but there are plenty of seats/tables inside…read more Ambiance is casual, not quite divey. Menu is fairly large. In addition to the pit beef sandwich our group got the pit beef cheesesteak. I would definitely get that next time! A lot of different sauces are available to spice up your beef. Staff was friendly and helpful with ordering for us first timers.

It had to be done. I had to know how Cruiser's compares to Chaps…read more Jeremy and I were over at Tradepoint Atlantic, checking out the wreckage of the bridge, and decided to get a little snack before we headed to the park. Friends had just visited Cruiser's the week before, and had warned us not to get the hamburger, so we ordered a pit beef sandwich to share. Jeremy got it topped with raw onions and barbecue sauce. He brought me a small container of horseradish. It was fine. A bit dry. Since it was sauced before the employee wrapped it, Jeremy didn't think to bring me a container of sauce, too. The horseradish is fantastic, though. Makes your brain feel like you've been electrocuted - which is exactly how I like it. We prefer Chaps, but not the location in Glen Burnie. You need to go to the original location to get the top-notch sandwich. Personally, I think getting the Cruiser's sandwich cooked medium was the issue. I've had better pit beef sandwiches at carnivals. So if you like your sandwich more on the pink side, don't order medium. Jeremy ate the majority of the sandwich, and enjoyed it. I'm sorry. I just can't work up any enthusiasm about it.

Ok, I totally get the hype. This is one of Baltimore's best hidden gems. This 1950's inspired soda…read moreand deli shop is located in Drug City, which is a pharmacy/liquor store in Dundalk. I grabbed a seat and ordered a strawberry milkshake and some Old Bay/Maple chips. The service was absolutely outstanding. My server Chuck was extremely friendly, talkative, and helpful. He was able to give me great recommendations and made sure I was always attended to. I watched them make the milkshake, which included hand scooped ice cream, strawberries, and strawberry syrup, which was then blended to perfection. They have me the milkshake glass, then the container they mixed the milkshake in that had extra ice cream--I basically got two milkshakes in one! The chips came out and were warm, well seasoned, and there was a TON of them. I liked the sweet and spicy combo of the Old Bay and Maple. They also have an old school jukebox, which is completely free to use. I chose a song and it played for the entire shop, so cool! Between the amazing service, endless flavor combos, and the retro atmosphere, this place couldn't be better. Highly recommend!

Me and my friends pulled up and filled up the bar in the rear. I must say, we had a ball. We tried…read moreso many different types of chips and sodas, it was crazy. Our entrees were tasty and buy one get one half off for happy hour. The pours kept coming and the laughs kept flowing. All I know is we went on a Monday and the bartender took wonderful care of us. What a great birthday!

Very friendly neighborhood watering hole. They have awesome Ruben, eggrolls and cold beer…read more The service is very friendly and their prices are reasonable.

You won't find many places that have so many good qualities as this one. The food, atmosphere,…read morebartenders...... are just on point. This spot strengthens my belief in finding local establishments to eat at when traveling.

Had a Reuben sandwich at their stand at the Brew at the Zoo festival. It was marketed as "The Best…read moreReuben Sandwich". I've had a lot of Reubens, and I have to say it was absolutely a top contender with great texture and flavor. The corned beef was sliced thin and was super tender and not too salty, the rye bread was toasted nicely, and the proportions of all ingredients made for a perfect flavor balance. That they were able to pull this off in a festival tent is remarkable. So kudos to them. The other food that was coming out also looked good. If I'm ever out in Dundalk I'll definitely be stopping by for another delicious Deli-ish Reuben.

I have used them 3 times so far. I have been satisfied until My last order…read more I ordered a beef sandwich with. Mayo and Horse radish. On a kiser roll. But when I got the sandwich it was a hamburger roll I ruined the sandwich I ate it because I was hungry. Would have been good sandwich on a Kiser roll

They are in business for so many years because they do meat right…read more Had to come here after many trips to Baltimore previously and never eating the holy grail, a PIT BEEF sandwich More than roast beef on a roll. Delicious. Smokey

We stopped for takeout on a recommendation in July. We took home the plain pit beef sandwich, a…read moresimple smoke flavor. Real beef! I wanted to taste beef, my wife augmented hers with bbq sauce. Each sandwich was piled with enough meat for two sandwiches, cooked perfectly. We had the Mac and cheese, creamy goodness, green beans with stewed tomatoes were just okay. Additionally, my wife had the chicken wings. She liked the flavor, but they were too big, on steroids! She prefers the smaller wings. Dessert was a thick slice of rich chocolate cake that we split...delish. We'll be back to try out other sandwiches and ribs!

Three of us came, we got smashburger and cheesesteaks. Everything was wonderful. Fries are…read moreperfectly done with salt and pepper...the cheesesteaks were not very greasy, fresh pit beef used to make. The burgers are always great

I was in the Dundalk area by chance and decided to give Smokin' Joes Grill a shot after seeing…read moreothers' reviews. I think it's worth mentioning that I've never had pit beef before so I am by no means an expert as to what's good or not. I will also say however, that what I ordered, the open face pit beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy was ok. The entire plate was swimming in gravy so that took away from what could've been a better meal. I did ask for gravy on the whole sandwich and the mashed potatoes (because the picture on their website looked like gravy only came on the mashed potatoes and I do like a little extra) but I wasn't expecting a to-go box literally full of gravy, so that's probably my fault. The texture of the beef mixed with all the gravy and mashed potatoes was a bit unpleasant and soupy and I periodically had to pick burnt bits and foil out my mouth so that also took away from the experience. They seem to have a pretty vast menu and I had no idea what I was going to get when I walked in. The young lady that took my order was very friendly and helped me come to my decision so the customer service was good and I appreciated her patience with me. As far as ambiance goes, while I was waiting for my order, there was an older man waiting for his order that was yelling at the tv about how Joe Biden hasn't done anything for this country and that Trump only told the truth. I try not to get caught up in politics with strangers because it really can be off putting but what can you do. I wouldn't do the gravy with a side of open face pit beef sandwich again but there's so many other options I'd like to try in the future should I find myself in the area again. A man that was also waiting for his order said he really like the ribs.

With our daughter now living in Baltimore, Di Pasquale's will be a must stop for sandwiches, pasta…read moreand other goodies. It is an excellent Italian deli and shop for Italians foods, wines and other goodies. Can't wait for my next visit!

Our 2nd visit. We tried 3 sandwiches: eggplant parm needs…read moresalt I think Muffeletta Scooch was my fav I'm not a sandwich person but I can't say no to di Pasquale's sandwich. You must try.

This is in the old Jad's Caddyshack Express spot, and they have a lot of the same window ads…read more Jeremy says that it's the same kids working behind the counter, and the desserts are still provided by Yia Yia's Bakery. But now they are Italian and part of a growing chain of restaurants. I wish they would remove the "Curry Cafe" sign from their side window because it brings me grief. They no longer have any Indian food on their menu, or anything remotely curry-like, so this is false advertising, but we used to go to Caddyshack for Butter Chicken and the like, when we had a craving and now we have to go into the city to find delicious Indian food. I miss the convenience of being able to go just down the street for mango lassis and naan. I don't eat nearly as much Indian food as I would like because Fell's Point seems like such a haul from Dundalk. It's not, really, but you get my point. We were coming home from Jeremy's surgery and no one had the energy to make dinner. We needed something cheap that could feed three people (Justin was with us because Jeremy wasn't allowed to drive after his ordeal, and I can't drive) so pizza sounded about right. Even when this place was Caddyshack, we never ordered pizza, so we took a shot and I ordered online (I love the convenience of being able to do that. Socially awkward people unite!). The pizza (with sausage, pepperoni, and onion) was amazing. The crust is thin, with enough flavor to it that my cat Jayne decided that he needed to steal my bone/crust right off my plate. He's so spoiled. The onions were a little sparse, but my tastebuds didn't miss them because the sausage and pepperoni were so delicious. They were running a deal for Tuesday, where you could get a 16" three-topping pizza for a VERY reasonable price, so I tacked on some hot honey wings, too. Not a fan of those. They're typical wings, but the hot honey sauce didn't sing. I should have ordered my favorite - sweet thai chili, so that's MY error, not the restaurant's. I would definitely go back for the pizza. The three of us tore through that thing, leaving nothing behind. Really superb.

Very good pizza, excellent cream of crab soup, even better price! I will keep going back.read more

What a beautiful bakery!…read more Overbird Bakery in Baltimore's Little Italy is baking artisan, European-style sourdough breads and pastries that uses spices and flavors from Turkey as well as the Mediterranean. When I walked in the other day, the baked goods on display made my jaw drop. I would have loved to stay and enjoy my breakfast but I had to get back home so grab and go is my only option. First time here, I'm going to start with a croissant and a special latte they were promoting. The croissant comes to me, warm and fresh in the bag. Ovenbird Bakery makes a great croissant, very buttery and flakey. I'm just passing thru, I'm glad I discovered this great bakery in Baltimore.

Ovenbird is a beautiful, spacious bakery offering coffee, tea, breads, pastries, sandwiches, and…read moresoups. I got their vegan sandwich option, the veggie sandwich (hummus, spouts, tomato, avocado, etc), which was fantastic. The side of bagel chips was well worth the extra dollar or two, and overall the prices were quite reasonable ($10 for my sandwich--and it was not a small sandwich!) There was a long line, but we were able to find a table relatively quickly. The vegan cinnamon roll was unfortunately out by the time I arrived, but I would love to have tried that (their other pastries looked incredible). For coffee, I got the coldbrew, which was delicious with a bit of oatmilk. The high ceilings make it feel larger than it is, and the bright patterns add so much personality to what would otherwise be a rather austere industrial space. Recommended for both vibe and food :)

I came in genuinely excited to try this spot after seeing countless glowing reviews and…read morekid‑friendly features highlighted online. I finally brought my three boys, plus a friend and her child, for what I hoped would be an easy, enjoyable dinner. Unfortunately, the experience was the exact opposite. We arrived around 6:40 and were told a 20‑minute wait. Fine. But we weren't seated until nearly 7:20. Once seated, we waited another 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged our table, and only after we flagged someone down ourselves. When the food finally started trickling out, it was chaos: two kids' meals missing, two kids' drinks missing, two baskets of fries missing, and, unbelievably, no utensils for the entire dinner. We asked multiple servers, including our own, and never received a single fork. We were literally forced to eat with our hands. It didn't stop there. We reminded our server three separate times that the kids' pizza never arrived. After 35/40 minutes, my 3‑year‑old was crying from hunger, and my 5‑year‑old was upset because we were taking food off his plate to share with his brothers. Any restaurant that claims to be family‑friendly knows you bring out kids' meals first. Instead, my children survived off an appetizer and a single basket of fries that showed up 40 minutes into the meal. Our server was clearly overwhelmed, and honestly, the restaurant should have just said they were at capacity instead of seating us and providing a disastrous experience. Drinks tasted like watered‑down juice. My cocktail from the Dolly menu was a complete miss, and both my husband and friend agreed theirs were just as bad. For two cocktails, one tiki nacho with jerk chicken, one pizza with a soft drink, and one crab dip, our total somehow hit $130. We were told the two pizzas wouldn't be charged, but I'm almost certain they were. Same with the second basket of fries that never arrived. And then I learned they automatically add an 18% gratuity, which explains the level of service.....Our server knew her tip was guaranteed regardless of performance. This location failed on every level: service, timing, accuracy, hospitality, and value. I will absolutely be telling people to avoid this place unless they want their time wasted and their money taken. Truly one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in years. P.s. I did add a photo of the surrounding boots so show how "busy" it was as well as the amount of wasted food because we got tired of eating with our hands. Honestly feels like they should be paying me for having wasted my time like this.

We boated up with my parents to celebrate Father's Day on the water and had a good time, though it…read morewas a fairly expensive lunch trip for what we got (about $56pp for two drinks and an entree) and thought, for bar food, the food was overpriced. Our server, Dom, was really friendly and attentive. There's a pretty extensive drink menu, including frozen cocktails, which were perfect to beat the heat that day. My parents shared the 1lb of steamed shrimp and a basket of fries, my husband had the cubano and fries, and I had the Jamaican jerk Caesar wrap and fries. Everything was fine, we ate until we were full but nothing to write home about. There was live music on the man-made beach area, and the place was packed for Father's Day. It was a beautiful day and a fun stop to make, but I don't think we'll be back for those prices.