I ordered my meal on DD and it came pretty quickly and was still hot. I ordered the catfish platter with cabbage and Mac and cheese. The cabbage was really good. Seasoned well and not too mushy or overcooked. I really enjoyed it. The Mac and cheese was a good texture but it could have been seasoned a little better and a little more sharp cheese. But the consistency of the Mac was great and I did eat all of it. The fish was fried crispy and seasoned very well. I think the sizes of my pieces of fish were decent. No complaints. I couldn't tell if the sweet potato pie was home made but I did like it. No too sweet. Overall, I would order from here again! read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Sweet Potato pie - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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My husband and I were in town on a work trip. Saw this restaurant on door dash and decided to give it a shot. Price and delivery time were around what we expected. Pros: the accuracy of our order was 100%. I had the Jamaican jerk wings w 2 sides of macaroni and cheese. The jerk flavoring was really good, although I like my wings done a little more. The macaroni was ...ok. I'd eat it again but it isnt in my top 5 or my bottom 5. Cons: my husband didnt like his entree at all. He ordered the cheesesteak and said it was dry. Small amount of meat was dry, bun dry, cheese barely there...and he said the greens were flavorless. Also, we never received our sweet potatoes. I may try again when in the area bc I truly love supporting small, local businesses. But if my macaroni tastes better than the one I spend more money on, I may as well cook. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Jamaican jerk wings w 2 sides of mac - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

this type of plate make you not want to support black businesses. im at the Mill on North location and this is just terrible catfish. not sure it's cooked all the way. it's mushy & portions are trash for $19. The absolute 2 smallest pices of cat fish they could possibly find and serve. Lady at the counter, her service was terrible, she had a terrible attitude from just asking her what ingredients were in the mac and cheese. And she had a thick mustache. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - catfish & double greens - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Very disappointing. Ordered wings platter with yams and mac and cheese. We were told after waiting for about 20 minutes that we had to wait for the mac and cheese to come out of the oven; ended up waiting about 45 minutes for the order. The wings were not thoroughly fried, the Mac and cheese was very runny and seasoned with too much garlic powder. The yams were dry, stringy and had a strange taste--maybe the type of butter used??? This was my second visit and thought I'd give it another try but the first visit was a very similar experience. read more

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So far I've had the wings, salmon, catfish, crispy chicken sandwich, greens, string beans, and the mac & cheese. The food has been amazing! My favorites for now are the Cajun salmon, the Mac & cheese, and the sweet potato pie. Another standout side is the rice pilaf, well done, which a lot of places mess up sometimes. The service here is also great. It's a family owned business, and it shows in the love that they bring to their quality of food and customer service. Definitely a must try! - Coach E read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Cajun Salmon, rice pilaf, mac & cheese and string beans. - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Where can you go and get a full meal at 12oclock in the morning on a Saturday night?? We came in hungry and were so happy to find out that the kitchen didn't close until 130am!! And they had late night happy hour drink deals too!! We sat at the bar and watched the rest of the NBA game. There were a few other couples at the bar and there was music playing but it wasn't too loud. Delvin was our waiter/bartender. He told us a few jokes and was overall very nice. He made us a chocolate cake shot that was delicious. Next phase did not disappoint. read more

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I'm a regular customer at Next Phase, and I truly enjoy the food and atmosphere, which is why I keep coming back. However, I've noticed that my orders are consistently wrong -- either the server doesn't ring it up correctly, or the cook prepares it incorrectly. It's been happening pretty often lately, and honestly, it's disappointing because I order from here a lot. For now, I'm going to take a break from ordering until this issue improves. I really hope the team can get this worked out, because I'd love to come back and support you all again soon. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Quick and yummy! I had jury duty and walked across the street to this restaurant for lunch. It didn't disappoint! The fish was fried to perfection and the Mac and cheese was very delicious. Inside is spacious with plenty of seats and WiFi for me to get a little work done. Everyone was friendly and gave suggestions on best sellers. This will be my go to place when I have jury duty or I'm in the area :) read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Catfish Platter - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I think I have to try this place at a later hour. When I arrived it was pretty empty but it was early afternoon on a Monday so I'll give them some grace. I see a lot of potential. Now for the food, I ordered a Catfish Platter with string beans and Mac & Cheese. The catfish was fried nicely, no complaints. The Mac & cheese was flavorful but it wasn't my favorite and the string beans were good but they didn't taste super fresh. Overall the plate itself was 6.5/10. I want to attribute this to the time of day because it seems that most people go during later hours so I will definitely try it again and they have events to offer. I'll be back. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Catfish Platter - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Stopped in during jury duty lunch, and it was delicious. Candy was greeting everyone and extremely pleasant. Pretty quiet as everyone was enjoying their food. Definitely coming back whenever I'm in the area. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Next Phaze Wing Platter, honey old bay wings with collard greens, Mac and cornbread. - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Not bad ... not the best could definitely be better. The fried fish was a 10/10. I would go back for that

Excellent Service and Food! I had the catfish dinner with sweet potato pie. Quick and easy to take out or eat in.

The food is mid. The catfish was cut perfectly the greens lat flavor. The mac & cheese was kind of stiff, the yams were kinda hard still and no like sauce or anything in them. I probably won't go back maybe for the catfish. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I'm a explorative foodie that likes to try a lot of different things, but I can honestly say this is the best food I've had in Baltimore since moving here. My girlfriend and I came here on a slow Tuesday evening with a large appetite the plan was to eat a few items then box the rest to take home but one taste and it was all she wrote we crushed everything!! Honey lemon pepper Wing player with Mac,greens and cornbread torch!! Perfectly seasoned wings Catfish same sides - super torch fried perfectly and we got a hefty piece of catfish Steak and cheese with everything on it super torch - may have been ribeye on that sandwich and the bread was soft but toasted on the outside 10/10 service he was in there taking orders and making drinks read more

The honey old bay wings were tasty. Along with the macaroni. The collard greens were a tad bit salty. The customer service was great. Food was hot and fresh. The restaurant was small but inviting. Nice location. Quality food I would recommend read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Next Phaze Wings with greens and macaroni - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

OMG I had to show the before and after because I think that should say all it needs to be said but I'll indulge. This is a cute spot that I've only had drinks at because it's not far from my destination. Tonight I decided to try some food and was able to use a discount for my first order! The menu isn't large and frankly with meals like this it doesn't need to be. This food was definitely made with LOVE! The fish was seasoned amazingly legit just right. The Mac had its own flavor and style which was a change from usual Mac's I've had in this area but I welcomed it because being honest the best Mac I've had here was at Chick-fil-A. Yes, that's how bad the ones I've tried have been. All that to say YUMMM. And finally the greens! I am not a fan of their cut because I do love stems but smaller ones would make this better than the Mac. Otherwise this was cooked very well. I'm not sure if the sauce in the cup but I used it on my fish and it seemed like that was the right idea. Normally I'm not a bread with meals eater but I need another piece LOL. This cornbread almost gave dessert and I'm glad I didn't order any. Overall I am happy to make this a spot I frequent monthly to try something new each time. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Catfish Platter w/2 Sides - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This place has catfish on their menu, but the fish is actually swai. I called the restaurant to tell them that I know the difference between swai and catfish. I explained my concerns to the person who answered the telephone and she said, "ok". As if to say we have your money now, so what. I asked to speak to a manager and of course he was busy. If you want catfish, I suggest you go elsewhere. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Fried catfish, double Mac and cheese and corn bread. Salmon, on a bed of rice, green beans, Mac and cheese - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

So I had jury duty. Otherwise I dont think Id have ended up here because where am I parking. Reading the other reviews seems like I need to check out Karaoke though. The place is a little dark its kind of in a half basement situation. Ms Peaches was so nice helping me order my wings with mac and greens and she laughed at me ordering a glass of Champagne at 1pm. Food was good and well seasoned its just the bar is real limited, no gin and the champagne was Andre. seems like you will have better luck with service and food if you come on less busy nights I hope this place stays open if only to make sure the people conscripted into Jury Duty have a good place to eat read more

I went there on a Friday night to celebrate my birthday with friends and family. The place reminds me of like a cool jazz lounge you might find tucked away in New York City somewhere. Very nostalgic and I loved every minute of it. Our waitress was very accommodating and attentive. The man at the front door who was either the owner or the manager was very nice. Our food was beyond amazing. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered, and the drinks were very, very, very strong! and if you don't drink, alcohol, the mocktails were yummy. The band performing that night was Cafe Red and they were perfection, they even gave me a birthday shout out. I will definitely be going back and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for some good soul food and some nice live jazz or R&B. definitely get the sweet potato pie and my recommendation is to ask them to heat it up (it is served cold out of the refrigerator), thank me later. read more

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3 Time Winner!! I've visited this establishment 3 times in a year. 2 ToGo orders, 1 Dine In. I found about them from Groupon and it was a great find. 1 They're still on Groupon 2 They're amazing 3 Great customer service 4 Delicious food They have events Thursday to Sunday w musical bands, hh, etc. I need to venture to check out the entertainment. Currently locked in for great customer service and food !! Job well done to this amazing black owned business !! read more

Next Phaze Cafe - 2'6'2023 Seafood Combo (1 Piece Catfish, 5 Shrimp). I had them Blacken my Catfish, so good!! - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Next Phaze wasn't bad, but it definitely left a lot to be desired. This was my first time having their food. I ordered the Southern Fried Chicken platter and the food was bland and the chicken could've been cooked a tad bit longer. The collard greens were tender, but lacked flavor as well as the rice pilaf. The wings were a little tough to eat and weren't all that crispy. I had to put seasoning on my food to enhance the flavor, which was good after I added seasoning. If I try them again, I'll get something different, but it's definitely nothing to write home about read more

My family and I went to National Aquarium for the day and we found this place for lunch, I loved this spot, very quaint, no parking so you have to try for street parking, if not a parking garage 1 block away, at 4.75 an hour, The food is pretty amazing, I had sweet jerk wings platter, mac and cheese, collard greens, corn bread. It was delicious, my friend had Cajun salmon platter, another had fried chicken platter, all delicious, even the French fries were amazing, hot and fresh and well-seasoned, the sweet potato pie was next level, 10 out of 10. The waitress Candy was amazing, very friendly, easy going, very hospitable. The prices very reasonable you get, bill was $78.00 (including 14.00 tip) for 3 adult entrees, 3 drinks ( non-alcoholic) and dessert. I would definitely recommend this place, amazing food, low key, def a hidden gem, I will most certainly return. read more

Yelp Fam! Let me start this review by saying. This food SLAPS! it's BUSSIN, whatever you'd like to say. This was the only good part about jury duty, finding this Diamond in the Rough or Jury Duty Dining. I was exploring on yelp trying to find a place to grab some food. Next Phase Cafe was located very close tot he courthouse. When I was walking I noticed several people coming out with bags of food. This was a great sign for me. So I took the plunge and went in. I was greeted, given the run down of the ordering system. (Place your order, take a seat, either eat in or Take out!) I checked out the small but intentional menu. It had all the soul food & seafood favorites. Along with some sandwiches and desserts. I waited about 15 minutes ( all food is made to order, Fresh!) then received my order. **PRO TIP- I checked in on yelp and received a discount on my order. ** I got the southern fried chicken wing platter-2 sides ( mac & cheese, collard greens) (no pork in the greens) , sweet Potato Pie & a Pepsi Everything was very good, I was enjoying the meal so much I was plotting on going back later this week. Bottom line is that you need to check out & Support this Black Owned Business. They really do it right here. The Food is worth the visit. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Sweet Potato Pie Slice - SLAPS! - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I had a nice time during my visit at this black owned business. My waiter was good. The owner was very nice and welcoming. You can tell that he really cares about his customers having a great experience. The food was delicious. I ordered the bayou pasta with chicken and salmon with a side of cornbread. The pasta was very saucy and cheesy just how I like it. The salmon was seasoned well. It was the perfect dish. The cornbread was good. I would order all items again. The bayou pasta is large enough to have leftovers tomorrow. My drink was very good too. I love that there was a live band. The owner stated he has a different band every Friday and he doesn't have a cover charge. The crowd is mature and classy. Street parking is available, but it is not free until after 6pm. Bathroom was decent. I was lucky to find free street parking 1 block away. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Bayou pasta with chicken and salmon - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Well seasoned wings and still juicy, not over cooked! Cornbread and wings were my highlight of the dish. Ms. Candy at the front is so sweet and makes you feel right at home! read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Southern Fried Chicken Platter - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

When I order DoorDash or pick up the food is great. When I decided to go dine in for a date the food was awful crazy part is I'm a simple man I get the same dish every time from here but this time it was terrible plus my date hated her food too it was embarrassing for me to talk highly about the food only to disappoint lol Decent service though and nice overall vibe. read more

Early on a Saturday afternoon during Happy Hour I decided to stop and grab a bite. Young lady at the register was pleasant and patient, it's my first time here. I ordered a catfish dinner and some wings to go. Catfish was excellent I'm gonna have to get 2 pieces next time. Mac was a little sharp for me, but cheesy and tasty it was. Collards were fresh and delicious, not from a bag. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Next Phaze Wings honey ole bay very good and juicy as well. They weren't fried though to the bone where no meat is left. I'd get them again. - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Ordered a late lunch via UberEats on afternoon. Got the catfish platter with greens, cornbread and Mac and cheese. When it arrived, I was expecting more fish but I realized it was only pricey because of all the delivery fees. Listen, the only mistake I made was eating this meal between meetings. It was mostly delicious. The fish was fried perfectly, the mac and cheese had just the right amount of cheese but was super oily. The greens and cornbread (because they go together) were the perfect combination. It was so good, I've already ordered again and the mac and cheese was better. However, they made a mistake on my last order. I'll be back but I'm hoping for consistency moving forward. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Catfish Platter with Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens and Cornbread - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Extra item I paid for was missing from my order although my receipt shows I requested and paid for extra item. Food order via delivery service was ice cold, yet my food arrived timely. Threw my food away based off what came out of my fish. Totally disappointed in my meal I had to toss. Normally my food is always good. Maybe the kitchen was having a bad day. I would still give them another try down the line based on my previous experiences. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - I hope this is not what I think it is. Pulled from my cat fish in my Catfish Platter. - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Maanah our bartender and waitress was super sweet and our drinks were on point!! Happy Hour, our drinks were half priced was a plus! The atmosphere was really nice as well. We ended up coming on night the were shooting a video and was still able to be seated and served in a timely manner. I ordered the Bayou Pasta with chicken add salmon and my husband had the Bayou Pasta with just chicken and no veggies. DELICIOUS!!!!!!! read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Bayou Pasta with Salmon! - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I've dined in and gotten delivery. Catfish is delicious. I wish the greens were a little more tender, but the flavor is definitely there.

Definitely would of have 4 stars . However here were 3 instances in which played in the determinations factor . 1) I received a 25% off my meal since this was my first time here by the establishment by NEXT PHAZE CAFE via yelp , however the bartender told me that it could not be honored. 2) the bartender stated that because she did not feel like washing the dishes she would prefer to give me a plastic cup ... which I thought was weird . 3) the food was just okay in y opinion . The crab was okay , the Mac n cheese was bland , the greens were seasoned , the angus burger was good . The ambiance is quiet . Nice prize establishment across from the court house . read more

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Next Phaze Cafe has been in my black-owned restaurant foodie visit list for months. When I noticed that the restaurant offered delivery through Grubhub, I jumped at the chance to give them a try. Sad to say, my experience was just "ok". Their menu is very small and they don't offer many sides. I ordered the catfish for myself, shrimp and chicken for my sons. While the flavors were good, they were really something you would write home about. The restaurant doesn't have a niche, something that makes them standout amongst all of the soul food restaurants in Baltimore. I will say their prices are comparable to another restaurants, but the food is as forgettable. I will keep an eye on their menu with hopes that they will make some changes or add more options. I will update my review if and when that happens. read more

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I decided to feel fat. Saw this place on GrubHub and ordered around 130PM on a Saturday. 1 Catfish Sandwhich 1 Fried Chicken Platter with 2 sides (collard greens and mac n cheese). Came to $30 (with tax) so boom! on a Sunday afternoon. My delivery order was "delayed" 40 minutes so I went to run quick errands. Not less than 10 mins after I left, it arrived on time. Not complaining but it was a quick gap between expected times. The driver texted me that he had put the food at my door, I replied back "Thank you". So i checked my RING camera and he was not on it. 5 ish minutes later, I received a call from him that he put the food at my door... I checked my camera and there he was. Not sure why he told me it was at my door 5 minutes earlier when it actually was not. Moving on. Thankfully I return home and the food is still there lol. Nothing to write about. Although the food had cooled down (because I was not home), it was all very much bland. Catfish Sandwhich : Good, esp. when Warm - came with a secret sauce, that added to the taste of the fish - sizeable catfish - fries were just okay Fried Chicken Platter - def. doused in flour. I should have went with hot wings. Flavorless - The collards were good! - rec'd a small sample of mac n cheese that were just okay Pepsi - 20 Oz. Next best item ordered next to the collard greens I would not order from here again. read more

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As I continue my journey of eating the many chicken sandwiches of Baltimore I finally made my way to Next Phaze Cafe. The chicken sandwich is a classic. Nicely fried chicken, classic bun, good pickle, and sauce. When I say nicely fried I mean good overall crunch and still juicy chicken. You'd be shocked how often people sacrifice the chicken for the crunch. Not here! Everything is balanced. I had this food delivered and it arrived still warm and still crunchy, so if you're getting food delivered rest your soggy bun fears. read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Crispy Chicken Sandwich N Fries - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I got the wings, collard greens and macaroni and I would say it was pretty good. I wanted a Sunday dinner vibe on a Thursday night and I would give it a 7 1/2 out of 10. I got my order pretty quick and it was hot and sealed so that I can make sure the food wasn't tampered with. The macaroni is little different than traditional baked macaroni, but I like the spin they put on it and it went well with the rest of the food. read more

Food is great. Prices are fair. Ambiance was nice. Great playlist to vibe out to while waiting for your food and eating. Friendly staff. The only draw back is the lack of parking. read more

I needed lunch and decided to try Door Dash. I saw Next Phaze Cafe and instantly reminisced on the good times I had there when I first moved to the area 8 years ago! The quality of food has remained the same. I ordered the Catfish tacos, fried chicken, and collard greens. Everything was delightful and still piping hot after delivery! I can wait to work my way back through the menu jus like the good ol' days. I will definitely be back and after COVID I look forward to live music and girls night out again! read more

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This place has been revamped a few times, but the food had stayed consistent. It's good. It seems a little divey, but the drinks are strong and the service is friendly and personable. It feels like if I came back a few times, someone would know my face and drink order. read more

Delicious! Loved the catfish platter with Mac and cheese and collard greens. The fish was perfectly fried, the macaroni and cheese was very creamy and the collard greens were seasoned well! My order was ready pretty quickly in about 15 minutes with ordering ahead. Great for lunch or dinner! read more

Next Phaze Cafe - Catfish Platter with Mac n Cheese and Collard Greens - Cafes Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland