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.

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!

Ben Gong's Tea in Eldersburg has a variety of beverage options. New flavors are featured on the…read moreapp and physical signs are in the store. This is how I discovered the White Peach Oolong. With or without boba, this beverage is delicious and is my Go-To. The service at Ben Gong's is exceptional because of Sharnelle. She knows the precise way to make a White Peach Oolong. When I walk through the door, Sharnelle always has my order ready. She is efficient, accurate, and engaging. The ease of placing orders via the app helps to earn a free drink. Not all my orders are to go. Seating at Ben Gong's in Eldersburg is plentiful and comfy, creating a welcome atmosphere to sit and chat with friends.

The few times I've been here they take over 40 minutes when I've ordered the food. Don't get me…read morewrong, the boba is good- but the food that I've gotten has been very oily or when they used to serve ramen, it was both undercooked and overcooked at the same time? Despite this, I mostly come here for the drinks and a cute, private place to study with friends.

I love consistency and quality. If this is your goal, you will never be disappointed at What A…read moreDay. The tasty Hawaiian Italian Breakfast Sandwich is always made with fresh ingredients. The provolone, the bacon, the egg, meld great with the mustard aioli. The fabulous bread is top notch. What A Day's service is phenomenal. Often, I am told my points' balance and asked if I want to use them. From ordering to handing my bag through the window, the timing is always 5 minutes. My order is always accurate. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I can't comment on that. The new Winter Flavors intrigued me though. Leaving out the espresso, I tried the Smores in a Hot Chocolate version. It was good!

My best friend recommended this coffee shop, since I was in town. So glad I stopped in!…read more Lovely staff, attentive and helpful. They gave great recommendations. The food was so fresh, and tasty.

I visited Gracefully Coffee Roasters for the first time today and definitely will return when in…read moretown. I ordered a small iced latte with oatmilk and simple syrup. Great customer service and the latte was really good! I like how they come to your car to order and pay. If you're in the area, definitely go check out this local coffee shop.

Outstanding coffee and super friendly barista. I had the cafe Americano with oat milk which was…read moresuperb. I highly recommend this place.

Yet again I visit this location after making a mobile order…read more Get here within 2 minutes of putting in my order and come in to a speedy completed order.

Absolutely unacceptable experience…read more.. I was going to wait until corporate took care of this, but this needs to be addressed and people need to know what they're getting themselves into when they go to this location. The level of rudeness and complete lack of professionalism I encountered at this Starbucks needs to be documented on a public platform. As I approached the drive-thru on 3/14/25, I stopped my vehicle and tried to submit my mobile order. Something to note, is I made sure nobody was behind me when I did this so I didn't inconvenience other people. I just don't like to make orders online and drive at the same time. Unfortunately, the app was glitching and wouldn't load. When I reached the intercom, I politely asked the barista to give me a moment while the app finished processing. Instead of understanding, I was met with a condescending and incredibly rude tone. The barista snapped and said, "You do know that the whole point is that you have to send the order in before you get to the intercom, right?" First of all, there was a tech issue, not a case of me being unprepared. Secondly, I had my one-year-old sleeping in the backseat and wasn't about to fiddle with a malfunctioning app while driving. By the way, when I did call Starbucks after this, the introduction message stated this: "If you are calling about issues with the app and mobile order and pay, please know our technology teams are aware of the issue and are currently working on a resolution at this time you can place your order in our drive-thru and stores. We apologize for any inconvenience." When I asked for the barista's name to report the interaction, I was flat-out refused. At the window, the second barista was visibly upset with me, despite me doing nothing wrong besides trying to get a drink I was fully ready to pay for. Again, I asked for the original barista's name and was told no. The only glimmer of decency was when the second barista, nervously handing me my drink, whispered that the way the first barista treated me "wasn't great." That alone tells me this isn't a one-off, it's likely a toxic culture being tolerated by management. This is an excellent location, but unfortunately, it's staffed with employees who clearly do not value or understand customer service. I left feeling disrespected, dismissed, and stunned that something so simple turned into such an unpleasant experience. Starbucks is capable of doing better. Train your staff. Teach them that basic kindness and professionalism aren't optional.

Small store, focused on each customer. Primarily ice cream is served, with more than "just scoops"…read moreavailable. All flavors that we've tried have been delicious with generous portions.

This is a cute shop located in the even cuter town of Sykesville…read more They have a great selection of ice cream and candy. We tried the dulce de leche ice cream and it was decadent and delicious. Full of caramel and sweet creamy ice cream. There are several tables outside to enjoy your ice cream as well.

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.

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.

I was in the area for a conference on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and needed a pick me up. I found…read moreCoffee Beanery here on YELP!! It's located on the side of the New Town shopping center, kind of towards the back, depending on where you enter the parking lot. There's plenty of indoor seating, very cozy, as well as outdoor tables & seats. I was helped right away and ordered a latte and 2 spinach pastries! I sat in at a little table by the window, and ate my first pastry and it was so fresh and delicious, it reminded me of Greece. Unfortunately, the main reason I went there, the coffee...it had burnt taste. I ended up only drinking a little bit and poured the rest out. I'm sure they probably have great coffee, but it was 4:30pm and I'm thinking I got an old batch. I would definitely go back again for the pastry and try the coffee again, earlier in the day. The service was great, very friendly staff!

This is favorite Dunkin in the Eldersburg area. I'm an iced tea drinker, a simple drink, right?…read moreIt's amazing how the quality of the tea can vary store to store. It always tastes fresh at this Dunkin and the breakfast sandwiches are hot and cooked well.

there was a piece of hair in my sandwich, the service was cool and the people are nice but that…read moreright there is