I got the seasonal Strawberry Taro drink which was a unique flavor! I wish it had more strawberry…read moreflavor but overall it was solid. The service was good and the ambiance is cute!

If you're trying to find the spot for a boba fix - this is the spot…read more They have an extensive menu in which the most picky boba-drinker would find their match. In my case, they offer lychee jelly as a topping - a major plus. They offer the classic milk teas, fruit teas, slushes, and more. Their signature drinks are definitely worth trying - my favorite being the lychee black tea with lychee jelly. They also participate in the trendy boba cafe fares such as the croffle - so keep an eye out for their seasonal items. The shop itself is very similar to the other Kokee Tea stores in Maryland - being very clean and aesthetic. They sell the typical cutesy Asian plushies and merch along with local artisanal products along the walls. The customer service was very straightforward with the front of house being welcoming and receptive to any order - no matter how odd. If you're in the way of Canton and are looking for a night cap - try this place out, it will not disappoint.

Locally owned, cutest shop and the best ice cream in town!!! From the minute you walk in and smell…read morethe amazing waffle cones, to the friendly welcoming staff and see all the unique flavors, you know you've come to the right place. The rich and creamy amazing flavors always stand out, as do the several vegan flavors they always have on hand!! You are always welcomed to taste test lots of flavors!! They do get crowded on weekends and holidays, but soooo worth the wait. Nowhere really to sit, so walk around and explore the great shops and sites of Hampden. Can also get pints to go, and definitely don't want to miss their famous flavor Maryland Mud!!!! There are a lot of iconic Baltimore names for their flavors!!!!

Summer is almost here, which means it's officially ice cream season. After walking around and…read moreshopping, I needed a little pick-me-up and stopped by The Charmery. Super cute spot, clean, inviting, and with a great variety of flavors. Alex recommended the Maryland Mud and roasted strawberry, and both were absolutely delicious. Honestly, ice cream this good doesn't even need toppings. Pair it with a waffle cone, and it's the perfect combo. Street parking is available, but it can get pretty busy on the weekends. Don't be afraid to park a little farther away, it's worth the walk. Take your time walking to the shops around and then treat yourself to some ice cream at The Charmery. Good lord, I almost forgot about the red velvet cookie. Don't leave without getting one.

Wonderful floor plan, interior design, music, lighting and overall atmosphere. LOVE!…read more The staff were all so lovely from the moment I walked in. So kind. So helpful. So friendly. So sweet. The food was divine. Truly. The egg sandwich was so good. The croissant was perfectly crunchy buttery and although seemed like too much for me, it was perfect. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The perfect temperature. The cheese was very good, creamy, naturally flavorful not overly so. I guess I just can't praise this place enough. I stayed a while so need up getting a second drink, the Sakura matcha latte which was very tasty too - all round the right amount of matcha-y! Lol! I also ordered the blueberry eclair - not too sweet. Perfect size. Perfect ratio. Not to mention, beautiful. Just perfect. Love this place! Will go back every time I'm in town. Not crazy about the parking situation in the area but whatever, that's the way it is round there and luckily I found a spot easily :) Check this place out. It's truly lovely.

Honestly I've been here twice and if you're looking for a chill study spot, this is your place…read more However as far as drinks and desserts go, it's overwhelmingly mid. The desserts are pretty. But it doesn't taste super good. Their matcha is abysmal and super milked down. My friends thought their coffee was mediocre. It's a pretty spot though but lots to be improved imo.

The Ube Crème Brûlée tea was so delicious. I love this cozy shop, filled with pretty colors and…read moreamazing aromas.

the area around this shop is oversaturated with boba shops (~4-5 in walking distance) and i have…read moremade it my mission to try them all. there is kiosk ordering as well as counter ordering if that's more your style. my drinks are always ready very quickly. i usually order the mango dalgona matcha with almond milk and boba. unfortunately for my wallet, the drink quality is really good. the sweetness is always well balanced (50% sweet) and the boba is always fresh. the reason i am only giving them 4 stars is for their prices. the novelty cans are the small sized drinks. keeping in mind that the boba and non-dairy milk is an upcharge, this small can cost me 8.50. i can get a much larger sized drink for the same price at any of the other surrounding boba shops. if you want bang for your buck, this is maybe not the place for you. if you want good quality drinks, then i recommend it

We stopped by Doppio Pasticceria Sicilian Bakery for lunch with our two Grand-Loves (ages 6 and…read more10). It is a cozy, smaller spot, but the team moves really efficiently. We opted to sit inside instead of the patio because a rogue bee decided to bother the girls, LOL! The pizzas are made completely fresh to order. We got a Pepperoni Pizza for the girls and the Meat Lover's Pizza for my Wife(My BFF) and me (we swapped out the prosciutto and added onions). The girls absolutely loved theirs and knocked down 3 to 4 slices each! The crust had great crispness and held up firmly without getting soggy. The pepperoni and sausage brought tremendous flavor, though I preferred the Meat Lover's because the sausage and onions created that extra layer of savory depth. The crust edge was just a tiny bit darker than we normally prefer, but that was minuscule compared to the overall quality. Big thumbs up all around for both the food and the friendly service. Before leaving, we had to grab some treats from the bakery side to go: Cannoli: My Wife (My BFF) ordered this (fried shell filled fresh to order with sheep's milk ricotta, cinnamon, chocolate chips, candied orange, and pistachio). Classic and delicious. Bomboloni: An incredible fried yeasted doughnut filled with honey saffron pastry cream. The dough itself was so soft, pillowy, and fresh. The honey saffron filling is unique, light, and not overly sweet, my Wife (My BFF) wasn't as keen on that specific flavor profile, but I loved it. Cornetto: Essentially a giant, lightly sweetened laminated brioche croissant. Flaky, buttery, and light. We could easily eat these pastries on a regular basis. We're thrilled to have found another go-to pizza and bakery spot whenever the craving hits!

Didn't love it, but I think it's just not for me…read more Came on a Sunday morning, as others have mentioned it's very small inside but it's nicely designed with beautiful tile. We got 2 pastries and 2 coffee drinks. I got a lemon spritz espresso soda thing which actually was delicious! My husband got plain iced coffee which was also good. What I didn't appreciate was my drink being served in a soggy, soaking wet/condensing cup. They use paper to go cups. They need to figure that out, it was pretty rough to hold - collapsing and soggy, not a great experience. Our pastries were just okay - got the fig/creme filled big puff and a spinach ricotta pastry. Both were fine, a bit dry, and I've had similar/better things from Tous Le Jous, cafe dear Leon, and even ovenbird. These seemed maybe not so fresh. They do charge a 15% gratuity for all orders so we paid about $4 extra for a soggy cup and only okay pastries. Ultimately we just didn't love the experience and the cost. I'd come back to try the pizza and sandwiches but I will have low expectations.

Nothing beats a warm greeting and a warm cup of matcha. For this first time visit, I was impressed…read morewith the chill ambiance of Equitea. Great music was playing while customers sat at tables and on couches drinking matcha and enjoying the vibe. I decided upon the OG Matcha and Honey Bread and took a seat outside. Wait staff brought out drinks and treats to us when they were ready. After stirring the marshmallow into the matcha, I enjoyed a few bites in between sips. With a hint of butter, the honey toast was a delicious compliment to the matcha. I look forward to my next visit.

Truthfully Baltimore's matcha game is weak. Let's all be real here. Their matcha is decent, but…read moreoverpriced and not strong in flavor. Additionally it's small. But the ambiance is so cool and the staff are so so so friendly. However, with that being said, I think it's the best in the area.

‼New Local Bubble tea shop‼…read more JVJ bubble tea is a small bubble tea shop serving various delicious drinks! They serve milk tea, fruit tea, coffee, smoothies/slush, juices/punches, and refreshers. They also have a bunch of toppings to make it super customizable. I tried the sea salt viet coffee and the berry dragon refresher. Sea salt viet coffee was delicious, coffee was nice and rich with a good amount of sweetness. Berry dragon refresher was a really good fruity drink and perfect for quenching your thirst. Service was really good too. It was busy when I came in and I was able to get my drink made within 5 minutes. Since the shop isn't too big, there's not too much room to decorate but they did a good job with the wall decoration and making it very photo op ready. A definitely must try bubble tea shop in the area and to help support your local businesses!

This is delicious we come here twice in a same day that how good this drinks are.my favorite is…read moretaro drink and the strawberry drink.

Believe the rave reviews -- it really is as good as people say it is…read more I didn't go to a single other place twice during my short trip to Baltimore, but this one had to be my last stop before I left. That should tell you something! I also genuinely did not think their most popular item, the crab pastry, would live up to the hype... but holy crap, it really is that good. It's such a unique pastry and it's so filling too. I love their coffee, and I ended up ordering a bunch of pastries just to try them -- every single one was a hit. Not a miss in the bunch. It's also such a beautiful cafe, with lots of students and people working and chatting. Such a lovely place to sit for a while. Highly recommend!

Had to finally make our way to Baltimore to get our hands on the famous crab dip bagel. We went in…read moreon a weekday and did not have to wait in line. This location is great because it's so spacious. Our order was taken quickly and we were able to order what we wanted without having to be told anything was sold out. We did the two crab dip bagels, the Crookie, and the hojicha brioche aux craquelin. In total, we spent about $45. The crab dip bagels may seem pricey but they are actually very filling. Beware, once you are there, you will see other things and want to try them. I was conflicted about waiting until the next bake schedule hour to try the elote cornbread, but had to save that for next time because we were short on time. We really enjoyed our bagels, they were very tasty, but I also felt like still good but overly hyped. They were good, don't get me wrong, but just a bit overhyped. I personally wouldn't wait in line over an hour for them as I have heard others share they have done in the past. As for the other pastries, they were fine. We were quite full from the bagels so maybe we didn't give them a fair shot, but they were just "fine" to us. Nothing spectacular or out of this world. That being said, we were full and saw so many other menu items we would like to give a try to next time, so we will be back!