Nancy by SNAC is a gem in the Station North neighborhood of Baltimore City. Opened but Downtown Kevin Brown and his late husband Bill Maughlin. Kevin is the type of owner that gets to know all of his customers and often calls people by name as they walk in the door. I want to tell you how the other food is but I always get the cornbread waffle and the ginger lemon tea. Both of those things are a good as they sound. The cornbread waffle is the perfect texture and the perfect balance of sweet and savory. There is also a Belgian waffle which looks great but the cornbread waffle has me in a death grip. The tea reminds me of my grandmother's sweet tea. This place always feels like home. As I left the lunch specials were going up on the board, and I should have taken a picture to give you a feel for the other wonderful offerings. The space always has amazing art. It's like a mini gallery. It don't know how often it changes but it is different every time I go. read more

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Great little spot on North Ave. The inside is definitely a feast for the eyes, the outside is plain and belies the riot of color and pattern once you step in. The menu is small and seems to be ever changing. The cornbread was especially wonderful! The sandwiches were stuffed and very good. Simple but delicious. The characters behind the counter are also wonderful and friendly. If you find yourself in the area, this is a wonderful spot. The college employs police that give some sense of security to an otherwise sketchy location. Worth it! read more

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There is literally (artistically) no other place in town like Nancy! Not only is it a fabulous place to get breakfast/brunch/lunch, but it is an astounding gallery of art by both MICA students and other local artists. And then there's the staff...Kevin Brown, owner extraordinaire, is a human antidepressant. If you're feeling down, head to Nancy!! read more

Met the infamous Kevin of Nancy, interesting character. There for a business meeting. Ambiance was eclectic as to be expected. Food for vegetarian was needing more options. Hasbrowns came out good but in a 1/4 ounce plastic bowl. Seasoning& heat were okay, but needed more onion and sweet peppers for visual appeal. Had the quiche leeks and gruyere i believe, decent size While there meet politician Carl Stokes, and talk about state of affairs. Always been a decent dude, who shares his perspectives. If on North Ave, stop in and see Kevin. He knows anybody you want to know. read more

Always friendly and filling. If you are in the Mount Royal area- this is a spot with good food and good feelings!

I was looking for a quick lunch near the Baltimore Penn Station. I wandered past the local McDonald's, and saw this amazingly attractive museum diner, Nancy's by SNAC, which was just finishing lunch service, but it was pouring rain, so I took a chance to drop in. The art wasn't an afterthought: it was a bold visual metaphor for the meal to come. Kevin greeted me instantly and stopped to see what I might want to have. I saw others really enjoying their sandwiches and breakfast eggs, but I saw the special was chipped beef on biscuits, and I really wanted to try the biscuits, so I ordered it, along with scrambled eggs. The gravy was perfect on the chipped beef, and it was lathered over the flaky biscuits. Kevin felt sorry for me and slipped me two extra biscuits, and we had a minute to chat about the business, and his former career as a special educaiton teacher. Everything about Nancy's, including the value of the meal, makes it a definite reason to visit again when I return to Baltimore: I loved the straightforward high quality food, the ambience of the art; the genunine hospitality, the relationship to the art gallery next door! read more

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This Spot is Thee Breakfast/Brunch spot to go to before work or school! Kevin has been a dose of medicine my soul needs this past 2 years I have been going ! He and his staff put love in every bite! If you are new to Baltimore or a Baltimore Native you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! My favorite dish is hard to choose but if you making me choose here is what you should have in this order: 1: Cornbread Waffle with 2 slices of Turkey Bacon 2: a cup of coffee of course 3: Turkey Chili with a slice of Sweet Corn Bread the turkey chili is a hug to your tummy 4: shrimp salad sandwich on 5: snac stack it's everything you need! It's not just any ol place it's a place to receive the history of Baltimore and Network with Baltimore natives...even the outer town people are super Dope! It's an art Gallery right inside the restaurant with special features artist from MICA....Did I mention the "Kevin Experience" I can't even really tell you about it you have to experience it for yourself ! Love Sparkle read more

The owner Kevin is well-known by the community. It's a simpler menu but a colorful atmosphere of the movers and shakers in Baltimore with beautiful art on the walls.You might get to experience an art installation while you're there, chat with a local councilman or learn about an art opening from a local artist. This is where strangers become acquaintances and acquaintances become friends. read more

The customer service was amazing. I enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich and the lemon ginger tea. I'm definitely going back.

I'm a foodie and artist and I love Kevin Brown need I say more I love this place!!! This was icing on the cake. An installation that was amazing , was on the walls furniture and picture frames. read more

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Love the artistic atmosphere, customer service and yummy treats. Great place to work from in the morning or meet up with someone for a coffee and brunch. Look forward to coming back and checking out the art more. Thanks for the chat Kevin and incredible homemade bread pudding! read more

Nancy by SNAC - Homemade bread pudding - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We were so warmly welcomed by Kevin and his team! What a wonderful spot for a couple of clueless New Yorkers who just happened to walk in off the street looking for a place to warm up and get some lovely, simple food. Thank you for taking such good care of us! read more

Baltimore's Hottest Breakfast Joint. This spot has everything. An art gallery. Jump suits. Cider tastings. Extremely reasonable and delicious! Kevin took great care of us! Will be back. read more

Nancy by SNAC - a stack of pancakes on a plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG YUM! This restaurant is the only reason I'd ever go over to North Ave. Ever since MICA and JHU took over the neighborhood has gone down hill but Nancy's brings the BALTIMORE and the COMMUNITY back! Cornbread and soups to die for. BIG SANDWICHES oatmeal like mom used to make and grits Grits GRITS! Kevin and his husband are masters and their staff are welcoming and cheerful. Great place to sit down and get some work done with a cup of never ending coffee. Family friendly as well the kids love Uncle Kevin and ask to go back (mainly for the oatmeal). Seriously the oatmeal is DELICIOUS. Just need them to buy RAPA scrapple and I'll move the rating from 4.89 stars to 5.1 read more

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Excellent food, Great Service, unbeatable prices!! You'll love this Brunch spot!!!The Ginger Tea is my favorite drink Check them out

Always a fun time with good food, eclectic crowd, amazing art (for sale), and great staff including local legend and Owner, "Downtown" Kevin Brown. YUM!!! read more

The ambiance at The Nancy Café in Baltimore is comfortable and cozy with sofas and accent chairs, colorful throw pillows in a contemporary dining area flooded with natural light from huge floor-to-ceiling windows along a wall the entire length of the building. Beautiful paintings, sculptures and drawings delight the eyes as you dine on delicious food prepared and served by some of the most wonderful people you'll ever encounter. The atmosphere is addictive and friendly, good for the palate as well as the soul and it beckons you to return again and again. Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. read more

Nancy by SNAC - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place is so adorable BUT THE FOODDDDD :-( It was so bland & disappointing. It was a simple bagel (w/saltless butter), eggs w/only pepper, cheese grits w/butter but no flavor.... how you do that? Sighhhh... read more

I was headed to McDonalds cuz my car was taking forever at a nearby shop. McDonalds? Really, Kevin? I saw this cute café with two guys finishing breakfast outside in the shade and figured "why not?" Breakfast food was good from my home in Tennessee. I went straight for the grits sausage and eggs. Coffee. Tap water. $1 surcharge to use my credit card. $10 or so total. Easy. I sat outside by noisy North Avenue with Morgan State radio streaming thru tue café's sound system. I remember twenty years ago when I would walk hurriedly through this part of town into the "good part" of Mt Vernon. Now? This café, street scapes and improved structures. How things change. The food came out quickly and I never really made it two pages past where I started reading in my book. The Dragon Reborn. Book 3, for the 14th time. The presentation was nice, The cheesy scrambled eggs in a round like the sausage patty. The grits wet with melted butter and a hefty piece of corn bread butter melting on it too. Butter everywhere. Yes, Lawd. This was begging me to try and eat slowly, to savor it. Just try. (I swallow my food whole, generally. I'm a teacher. It's a thing). First the eggs. Scrambled with cheese. They weren't hard like cafe eggs can be. A little dry but the taste made up for that small detail. The sausage patty (which is never my favorite item for breakfast) was juicy and tasty. Perfect temperature. Ready to eat. I scarfed it down. Maybe I like sausage more than I think? I'm bad with grits. I usually either want a ton of sugar and butter if I eat them alone or an egg over easy and bacon and cheese all over them. That wasn't an option. I found myself savoring the grits, eating them like I do yogurt or ice cream. Intimately tasting each bite, getting two bites out of each spoonful. I watched people go by, wondering about their lives. Taste. Mmmm. These grits are good! Caught up in the R&B piping thru (normally not my thing -- house music here). The food amd the music went together perfectly. Finally the cornbread. Ok y'all no one makes cornbread like my mom down in Tennessee. It's almost like a dessert. Made with buttermilk and sweet! And super moist. So with hesitation, I took a bite. Oh, my! The butter on top had melted into the bread adding extra moisture. It was sweet. Like cake but not quite. Momma you'd approve! It stuck to my fingers amd I was sucking off bits of sticky bread when the cute guy in green came out. " It's not what it looks like!!" (although it could be). Kevin, the owner came out and chatted everyone up. Really nice guy. The people behind me were from the South too. We all loved the food. If you want a good breakfast or lunch, y'all come try it out. For real. read more

Kevin is the life of everything. Went here for a quick breakfast and it was cheap and delicious! It was right by the MICA campus so the quick walk over was perfect. I can't stress enough how much I smiled and how perfect the service was. I'd give more stars if possible but sadly I'm confined to 5/5. read more

Stopped by this spot while in town with friends and had an excellent brunch! Around the table, we had the quiche, French toast, sausage and gravy, and egg and potato special, and everything felt homegrown and cooked to perfection. Kevin, the shop owner, is too good for this world. An A+ host with a magnetic personality. Will come by again! read more

If you're looking for a place for a good, hearty, cheap breakfast, then this is the spot! The staff doesn't bother with fancy garnishes that takes up space; they are all about the business of making delicious, no-frills breakfast food. Once you meet Kevin, the owner, you will have made a new friend for life! He makes sure to stop by every table to greet customers, whether you are a regular or someone new. And once you become a regular, all you have to do is walk through the door for Kevin and his staff to start making your breakfast order. The restaurant itself is filled with eclectic decor and plenty of comfy chairs and tables to eat, meet and work! It is one of my new favorite spots, and is becoming a part of my Friday routine! read more

I love this place! The food was amazing (I got the turkey chili & BLT, my date got the turkey panini and we were both IMPRESSED). The lemon ginger tea was also very good. The decorations made me feel at home, and everyone was so friendly. The owner, Kevin has a beautiful spirit. I only wish I lived in Baltimore so that I could pay them a few more visits! read more

Met a friend here for breakfast and what a fun experience. Wonderfully decorated restaurant with artwork from MICA students and entry into the gallery. The staff and owner were incredible friendly - just lovely! And the coffee and oatmeal was perfect read more

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Hospitality, good decor, good food at a great price! Everyone is so sweet and love talking to you and getting to know you. Definitely a place you would want to swing by regularly, you feel like family there, no matter who you are. I recommend this place to anyone in the area who wants a quick delicious bite to eat. read more

The food is amazing! Well prepared. It has warm, welcoming atmosphere. I think this at be our new spot. The owners really make you feel appreciated. read more

Nancy by SNAC - "Soul food" night. Fried chicken, seasoned collards, sweet potatoes, & macaroni and cheese. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

One of the most chill places on North Avenue. Go in for some brunch, and just sink into your seat and watch the world go by. As the afternoon slides on, order some wine and some of their fine cookies. And relax. read more

Nancy by SNAC - Kevin has got to be the most giving and loving business owner in all of Baltimore. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

If you want to walk into a space and just feel love then Nancy is the place!! The kindness of the chefs, the staff, and the joy that they bring to the neighborhood is breath taking!! Then comes the food which is made with care and love!! Delicious sandwiches, waffles, pancakes, and desserts!! The baked goods are on another level!! If I hadn't eaten it so fast I would have share a picture!! Please come down and enjoy!! read more

On a quest for a quick lunch one afternoon, I recalled my Yelp bookmark for SNAC. The day that I went, I discovered that the restaurant had just closed for a private event. However, the owner Kevin came to the locked door and invited me in, then prepared me a quick turkey Swiss sandwich. The sandwich was tasty, but it is the impeccable service that this gent provided that made the experience. I will always commit to supporting local businesses that offer good food and great customer service. Please stop by SNAC to support this brother. read more

I had the French toast and it was wonderful. The owner is so friendly and attentive. This is the cutest little shop

This was my first time at this location - what a great place ! One wall is filled with art of James Baldwin. If you want an inexpensive, classic breakfast this is the place. Thank you! read more

What a treasure to behold on North Avenue! Kevin Brown and Bill Maughlin have created a bit of magic here in a spot where incredible artwork surrounds you and draws your eye around the room, spirited conversations invite your participation, and some truly scrumptious food fills you with joy. Cornbread waffles? Oh, yeah. Chesapeake Bay Egg Salad w/Lump Crab? It's addictive. And that's just the beginning. Treat yourselves to Nancy; you're missing out if you don't. read more

If you would like a friendly cozy place to relax with good clean food for a good price, come here! Kevin was the sweetest owner ever. We needed to pass some time with my elderly parents between ending an exhausting vacation and their Amtrak train home, and found this cafe just .2 mile walk away from Penn Station. We stayed there almost 3 hours, and felt welcome the entire time. Kevin greeted us, never rushed us, and made us feel like we belonged. We ordered various dishes for the 4 of us and were all pleased. My tuna was amazing, the cornbread is out of this world, and lemon ginger tea a must-have! The atmosphere of the restaurant is modern but comfortable, and unique as it is attached to an art gallery. Come by for good food and say hello to Kevin! :) read more

Went here on a sunshine day and got caught up in a super sunshine moment with owner Kevin. Beauitful spirit and the best cornbread EVER and I mean EVER. Go forth to meet with Nancy, eat, lick your fingers, smile, hug your neighbor and enjoy. read more

Nice fresh breakfast, good sausage, decent coffee, Kevin couldn't be nicer. Plus, classical music!