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4.8 (122 reviews)
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Lola A.

We left stuffed and happy. This Black woman-owned cafe had so many good options. We ordered the cream of crab soup, belgian waffles, honey crunch french toast, the arubutus club, Louisiana rich boy, and I can't remember what else lol. The cream of crab soup is probably top 3 I've had ever. Very flavorful. The Louisiana rich boy was a po boy but not with just fried shrimp, it also had fried crab balls. And since they don't serve alcohol but it's BYOB, we brought champagne. They charge you $10 extra if you bring alcohol, which I think is fine. The staff were nice and we literally wanted to take an order of everything we ordered to go lol. Some of my cousins liked the food so much they ordered food for their husbands to go. We will definitely come back! There are only a few tables. It's a chill spot.

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Where do I even start! This is such a cute establishment, perfect for a girls brunch or a great start to a birthday. It's not too big on the inside so I would suggest at most like 6-10 people at a time for comfortability. Now to the food: Cream of Crab Soup 5/5 - Honestly the best I've had since I've been introduced to crab soup! Plentyyyyy of crab all throughout the cup and so very well seasoned! I recommend getting the bigger size because you WILL like it. Peach Basil Sweet Tea 4.6/5 - I want to give this a 5 so bad but the peach should've been muddled more or more syrup added so it shined through more. Other than that this drink was the by far one of my favorite non alcoholic drinks I've had. Who would have thought to add basil to sweet tea! (They did!) Louisiana Rich Boy Poboy 4.8/5 - The number of shrimp and the size alone put this at the top of my list and they're sooo fresh! The crab balls are my favorite on this sandwich and wish I could get like 1 or 2 more for the price hence the deduction of -.2. The fries and sauce that come with this really pull everything together. Get the fries tossed in old bay for sure! Shrimp Salad 5/5 - I've never had shrimp salad before and I don't want it from anywhere else after having it from here. They have set the standard! Seasoned from the inside to outside and the shrimp were humongous! Order this as a side, as scoop on a sandwich, on a salad, or whatever just get you some. Shrimp and Grits 3/5 - Now I might be a little biased as a Texas native, my expectations for creole style shrimps and grits are very high! Everything was executed perfectly but the seasoning in this dish was a bit underwhelming. Like 3 more shakes of creole seasoning or all purpose would have really done this meal in! French Toast 4.5/5 - I'm not too much into sweet breakfast so I wasn't a fan of this particular dish but it came out hot and fresh and crispy. It wasn't overly sweet and the bread was nice and soft. I got mine with whipped cream instead of syrup and I enjoyed it. If you're a fan of sweet breakfast food you'll love this. All in all this restaurant deserves all the accolades and praises. The attention to detail is not missed and the service is always on point. I love to support a black owned business any day of the week and this establishment makes it even more of a pleasure to do so.

Honey crunch French Toast is the bomb!
Tony M.

Great food most stop by nice town also. Great service as well the food is well seasoned I have to see what the flavor was I'm sure you will too stop by and enjoy

Kimberly J.

I ride past Our Recipes often and didn't realize it was there until i found it on CharmCityTable's list of Black Owned Restaurants. Cute little restaurant. The service was super fast and friendly. It took about only 10 minutes for me to get my food. I chose the honey crunch French toast and it came with a eggs and a choice of bacon or sausage (pork or turkey). I also ordered a side of fried apples. The French toast was definitely a choice. It was soooo good! I had no complaints about my food. I definitely will be coming back soon.

8'11'2023 This OPEN sign in the window makes me happy !!
Jada C.

It's a tragedy the number of times I've visited this establishment, constantly bringing new folks... & never Yelped it. I've been visiting this business faithfully for 2 years. Parking is pretty easy. Free street parking. Nice neighborhood. Easy to find. Always kind staff to greet you upon entering. Great menu, reasonable prices, awesome variety of food and beverages. I've visited for brunch and lunch on several occasions, and I look forward to visiting again soon. If you have not visited this wonderful black owned business and neighborhood gem, VISIT ASAP!!

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Big E.

The place is very quaint and quiet, which is just what I needed for some me time. The server was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and very helpful in helping me make my decision. The food was fresh and delicious. I enjoyed the old school music playing very low in the background. I will definitely be back when I am in the area again!

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Bill B.

Popped in here when I was in the area on the recommendation of a good friend (one who is a foodie and always has a good nose for good places). I was blown away with how our food was and how cute. my son had amazing waffles and I had the shrimp/crabcak "rich boy". sandwich. Both dishes were killer and the service was great and the place all around was cute and I highly recommend to anyone

Berry Lavender Lemonade

Started our breakfast experience with very friendly welcome from the server. They had three lemonade options, my son chose the Berry Lavender, It was "probably the best lemonade I've ever had" and he's quite the expert. Coffee is very good! Very inviting space, plants, soft music, comfy chairs and good temperature. Got eggs, waffle with strawberries, croissant, sausage, and bacon and everything was excellent. One of the best breakfast spots in the Baltimore area, and we try a lot of them! We'll be back.

The Brunchwich
Deanna D.

I love supporting small business and with it being February, supporting and celebrating black-owned business is an absolute must for me! I visited Our Recipes Saturday for an Yelp Elite event. The location is beautifully quaint, nestled in Arbutus. I called in my order because I was told they can get rather busy. A busy restaurant is usually a great sign to me, it typically means the food is probably excellent. I ordered O'Rav Burger, Shrimp Sandwich and the Brunchwich. They packaged my to-go order skillfully, their containers are very sturdy and I didn't experience any spillage. They also included tons of utensils and napkins. My food was still pretty warm when I got it home and I couldn't wait to dig in. Every dish was very tasty. I loved how the O'Rav wasn't just the typical beef burger. The pork added flavorful depth to the sandwich that is missing in most burgers. The shrimp in the salad sandwich were huge and the flavors were awesome! Lastly....THE BRUNCHWICH!! O.M.Goodness, what a clever concept! The egg with the crab cake atop of a waffle, my GAWD, It was incredible! The potatoes were also perfectly seasoned. Fantastic restaurant, greatly experience!!

French Onion Soup
Rakesh R.

Tucked away on a busy street, this place is quite the find. Order ahead and they'll have everything ready. The O'Rav burger is really unique as it's essentially a combination of beef with pork sausage. Bit different than your traditional hamburger. Toppings are great, house chips are fresh and tasty, and the sriracha aioli is awesome! French onion soup is amazing; super cheesy with a very flavorful broth, plenty of onions. Fries are great, especially the ones seasoned with garlic and parm. Fresh cut. The Mac and cheese was perfect! Creamy, cheesy, delicious. Super good - would stop by just for mac and cheese if I'm nearby! Cole slaw was also solid. All in all, a great little place with some great selections.

Honey crunch french toast
Nikki Z.

Woke up one morning and wanted a delicious breakfast. Our Recipes Cafe did not disappoint. I ordered a popular customer item, honey crunch french toast, and a recommendation from the waitress, the Catfish and Grits. Catfish and Grits was the winner over the french toast. Grits were creamy and cheesy; catfish was seasoned well and fried perfectly. French Toast was fine as well. Crunchy outside, soft bread and not overly sweet, unless you pour the syrup all over it. I don't care for French Toast, but I could see why it's popular. Another treat was the brown sugar cinnamon coffee that the (possibly owner) waitress was brewing because she wanted to try something new. While I dined in, many customers came for carry out orders. Interior decor was cozy. Not cramped for the space available.

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Everything was absolutely delicious. There has been nothing that I've ordered from this restaurant that I was not pleased with.

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