I've been here before and actually enjoyed it the first time. Probably would of even gave it 5 stars. This time it was absolutely horrible. We waited a while to be seated, the servers were rude and dismissive (which they weren't last time and it was the same people), and the silverware and plates were dirty. My friend literally had old food caked on her "clean plate" and also had to use my knife. Go for the atmosphere NOT for the service. The food is okay but a bit overpriced, for example, just a sweet tea is $4. read more

Came for tea a couple weeks back. Appreciate the parking lot and eclectic decor. I got the sweet potato fries and my friend got mozzarella sticks which were pretty unique. Service and food were good. read more

If you are anywhere near Johns Hopkins Homewood campus, you have to go to this place at least once. You'll probably end up going more than once because the food is quite good. It's diner-style food served in a place with possibly the strangest decor you're likely to see. You have to see it to believe it. The people here are always very nice and to me, the food hits the spot. There's just something about the traditional and being served a mug of hot coffee alongside a Montecristo, or a burger, that just makes me happy. read more

Papermoon Diner - Monte Cristo and fries - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Ok. So come for the quirky decor. Service is all over the place and takes forever. Food is good. It's 30F in winter..they have the windows open. Insane management. Line cooks and some staff do a lot of cursing and swearing ...in Spanish. Epic visit. read more

Oof. Papermoon needs to hold an in-service training day for their staff. There were so many points during our visit on a Sunday morning where it was clear that the sequence of service is just not a trained or valued concept at this quirkily decorated, once-treasured neighborhood diner-style spot. Upon the arrival of two of our party of three, we were greeted by a "NO CASH" sign and informed that we could not be seated until our party was complete. A typical tactic of busy restaurants but usually bodes well for prompt service. Five minutes later, our party was complete and we were seated at a corner table. They really cram you into this place - I felt like my back was pressed against the back of a fellow diner behind me. Another five minutes later, waters were unceremoniously dropped. Another five minutes later, our server stopped by and took our drink order - 3 coffees. Another 5 minutes and she swung by again to let us know they were brewing fresh pot of coffee and it would be ready soon. I'm sorry, but any diner or breakfast spot worth its salt ALWAYS has coffee brewed in the morning and ready to serve. Period. Papermoon Prices are high for what you get, even in 2024. $4/cup of (terrible) coffee (menu says no free refills unless you order at least $15 worth of food - it should also say your server will probably ignore your multiple requests anyway). $16 for three eggs, homefries, and toast. $17 for French toast with no sides. A comical $19 to add seasoned crab meat to a $16 Eggs Benedict (why even bother having this if that's what you have to charge?). Coffees were served with our entrees - at this point we'd been there for over 35 minutes and were just being served something besides water (apparently no free refills on water either). Omelettes were fluffy and served with a modest portion of homefries and toast. Eggs Benedict was a soggy mess - too much sauce, the English muffin was soft. Tasty ham though. Came with another modest portion of cold homefries. Even getting and paying our $78 bill for three breakfasts - I'm chuckling as I type this - took another 15 minutes. If you don't live within walking distance, do yourself a favor and drive somewhere else for breakfast. read more

Funky fun, staff is so friendly. Single Mom w/ three kids & everyone was great. I got shrimp & grits and it was the best I had in a long time. The knickknacks everywhere gave the kids something to look and talk about the whole time. read more

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Dining at Papermoon is definitely an experience. There's no way you will get bored while dining with so much stuff to look at. The menu has great options, and I didn't feel to confined to a few items (as a pescatarian this often happens). The food was average in my opinion. The potato cakes were awesome, though. The mango chutney was great to pair it with. These would keep me coming. I'm actually starting to crave them just writing about it. I also ordered a pancake (not pictured) which I thought would be fluffy, but it was not. read more

Papermoon Diner - Potato Cakes with Mango Chutney - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Randomly found this place on Pinterest for a "mush do and eat in Baltimore". And, my goodness, my kiddos and I loved this place! Went on a Saturday morning while on vacation, and were seated , and served immediately. The food was incredible, the decor unmatched, and the staff was the friendliest I've encountered in a while. You have to go if you are in the area! read more

The place is such an interesting place to eat at. Crazy statues and little toys and decorations. The service was good. Everyone there is really nice. Each plate was packed with food. Although to me it is kind of on the expensive side for a diner. The espresso milkshake was amazing. This is also the first time that I have seen and tasted duck bacon. I like it. But it is kind of dry because there is no fat on the duck bacon. Overall, great experience and I would go again. I love how this place has their own parking lot as well. Because I try to avoid going to downtown Baltimore because almost everywhere is street parking. But when I found out there was a private lot I definitely wanted to go ! read more

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Every time I visit Papermoon, I'm greeted by the kindness of the staff and the aroma of amazing food. They never diss appoint. I had the spinach, bacon and mushroom omelette with a side salad. read more

Seated quickly. Enjoyed the ambience. The waitress was pretty blasé. Food arrived on a timely manner but was awful!! Omelet with mozzarella cheese and tomato. Had no taste and was a big blob. Hash browns were absolutely disgusting! Don't know if it was cooked in old oil. Husband had a burger which came on very greasy rye bread. What happened to the bun? The burger was extremely Greasy. Neither one of us finished our meal. Waitress never came to see how our meal Was. Couldn't care less. Will not be back-ever. What a waste of almost $40. read more

This place is awful. I usually don't leave 1 star reviews but there's always a long line for Papermoon so I don't feel too bad lol. I can't believe people consider this a good diner and willingly wait to eat here. I can't believe I've been tricked into eating here multiple times when my college cafeteria had higher quality food. Everything I've had here is either average (french toast, pasta, french fries) or bad (pancakes, red velvet cake). The french toast, pasta, and french fries were ok but those are some of my favorite foods so it's nearly impossible for me to dislike them. The pancakes tasted like the ones you make from a box mix and the cake was super dry/stale. The worst part is that the food is expensive! I can tolerate mediocre diner food but diners are supposed to at least serve large portions at cheap prices. The only redeeming quality about this place is the friendly service and unique decor. read more

The food was overcooked, overpriced and underwhelming. Mediocre at best. We came here for breakfast the service was decent but it still doesn't make up for the lack of quality in the food especially after paying 75 dollars.. definitely will not be returning read more

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Just ok. I really wanted to come here because it's so interesting and for sure a lot to see with all the kitsch decor but the food is just OK and pretty pricey. They also have a weird server situation where everyone helps everyone, which is cool in theory but I must have had someone come up to me every 20 seconds asking if I was done or ready for the check. I felt rushed and a bit unwelcome. I think when you practice an everyone helps out service they don't know who has done what and it ends up making the customer feel confused, rushed, and unwelcome. Just some food for thought. read more

Service was prompt and attentive. 3 in our group. Ordered a burger, salmon salad and Birds Nest. They should really consider rethinking their burger selection as it was subpar and basically tasteless. Salmon was overcooked and dry. Neither of us finished our meals. The birds nest had no complaints. I'm guessing breakfast is their strong suite. read more

A must-visit in Baltimore for not only the unique and fun decorating but the food as well! After you park in their lot, you will see their brightly decorated exterior. We were sat promptly despite it being prime breakfast time on a Saturday and our server was prompt and attentive. Split the duck bacon at the table to try something different, and play i-spy with your dining partner. Everything you look up you will see something new! All in all, a cool place to get breakfast if you're around. read more

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We arrived at 530. Mind you, the restaurant closes at 7. They refused to seat us even though the restaurant was half empty, saying they "couldn't accommodate us." The website says the kitchen closes at 6. Draw your own conclusions about why they refused to serve us. Personally I'm torn between them being fascists or lazy. Either way a horrible experience. read more

My wife and I are regulars here so it was disappointing to find out that they were temporarily closing up shop at the beginning of the pandemic, but then we were overjoyed when they were starting to offer curbside service. We ordered from the service and there were some growing pains, but that was to be expected on their first day of operations. The ordering process was easy, we called and we let them know what we wanted and they said to arrive in a few minutes and then call on arrival and somebody will come out and deliver it. Lo and behold, they did just that, on arrival we had called and the food was delivered within a minute. The food was outstanding and comforting. The omelets we ordered were very sizeable and delicious. The bacon, avocado and havarti omelet was filled to the brim with bacon crumble and what amounted to be a whole avocado, absolutely delicious. The one issue I had is that I had ordered a salad with the omelet and they had put the salad in the same covered container as the omelet thus making the salad leave sweaty and wilted. Papermoon has been a Baltimore mainstay for my family and we will continue to order and patron their establishment as long as they're around. read more

Papermoon Diner - Omelets with salad mix - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This is a unique spot. There are random toys and trinkets inside and out of the restaurant. The serves work as a team so you won't have just one specific person waiting your table. Parking: There's a parking lot across the street Order: - Crab Omelette which was amazing!! - Sausage, mushroom and cheese Omelette Pros: The parking is free and close to the restaurant. The staff is friendly. Food is good. The menu has breakfast, lunch, munchies (appetizers), and dessert. Cons: I didn't experiment any. The place is small so I imagine if you get there when it's busy you may have to wait. read more

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Good diner food, grrrrrreat ambience. I mean, just look at the place. In a world where people happily pile into TGI McChilibees with all the faux nostalgia crap carefully curated in the walls, someplace like this should be esteemed more just for its weirdness. Ladyfriend and I went Saturday, 830 am, seated immediately, mostly empty. Waitress, brand new, was courteous and friendly. Both got omelettes and rye toast - me, sausage mushroom and Gouda, ($15.75) she got the ham, onions and Gouda ($14.95). Impressively large omelette - this place doesn't chintz you on the stuff inside. Both were the size of those burritos you'd get at your fave burrito joint, the one with the big ol' burritos. Food was good, a far better omelette than what you'd find at some chain joint. A little pricey? Sure. But again, great ambience. Easily four-star food and I'm giving an extra star for being this weird Baltimore institution. Go. read more

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Papermoon continues its slow grind toward mediocrity. In my last review, I gave it three stars...that was about 3 years ago. 3 years prior to that you probably would've seen me giving it four stars. But, every time I go back, it's worse. So, gone is the take out of old, which helps speed of service a little, so that's a good thing. But now they have a $12 per person minimum but they STILL have a $4 plate sharing fee. This policy makes no sense - if I want to get a $25 meatloaf dinner and split it between two people, then we were both spending $12.50, so we're meeting the minimum per person...making people spend another $4 is ridiculous. Now, I didn't do that, but when I saw it on the menu, I rolled my eyes hard...no other place in the area has such ridiculous rules. So, the food? Well, I got chicken strips and fries because I was feeling like something simple...man those chicken strips are boring, right out of a bag of frozen food, even though they have a guy's name next to them on the menu like they're a homemade recipe or something. Come on, don't be the generic diner with the frozen food option and just cool decor... My partner got the turkey powerhouse sandwich and it was slathered in enough honey mustard to be used as engine lubricant in a car...it was so much that it burned her sinuses when she ate it because it's smoky and there were several table spoons of it throughout the sandwich. She managed to wipe some off of the bread...but then realized there was MORE of it in the middle of the turkey. The service was great, at least, but there are far better options for dining here...unless it's late at night, take a walk down the block to much better options. read more

First just let me say "SO COOL"! I saw this place on 'Man vs Food' a few days ago and knew immediately that I would be there soon. Not so much because of the food, but because of the decor. I'd try to describe it but honestly I can't. Just look at my, and other people's, pics and you'll see what I mean. I ordered the bacon and cheddar cheese pancakes . . . . which were good but not great. I'm not too concerned about that though since the cost was worth it to just look around. read more

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French toast is so good. Next time I'll get just this. I also appreciate them using real avocado on the toast

Return with me to the days of the Clinton administration. We heard there was a new 24 hour diner in Remington, so, after hanging out with our friends, we decided to eat here. (Two adult couples, 3 middle-school aged kids, and a toddler.) The front porch hadn't been built yet but we spent many a summer evening eating at the mis-matched tables and chairs on the front lawn, perfect for the baby to crawl around until our food came. Service was a little spotty--I gathered not many people opted to eat on the front lawn, so they weren't in the habit of checking back. But they were OK with us hanging out there for a long time, or until the kids collapsed. The décor wasn't as over the top as it is now (I think the Pez collection was still in the double digits) but the little girl in our group loved the Barbie bathroom. Now we are back to having a Democratic President. The three other adults are all dead now, and the children (now adults) have departed for China, Arizona, California, and exotic Burtonsville, MD. A few weeks ago I was hungry and had a hole in my schedule so I decided to go here for old time's sake. Couldn't find parking but then a space opened up. Parked. I figured either I'd eat by myself at a table. Lots of people waiting, so I headed for the counter. EVERY OTHER DINER IN THE WORLD lets people seat themselves at the counter. I was stopped, and told I had to put my name on the list. I was first quoted a long wait time and then told they couldn't seat me at a table, but I could eat at the counter. WTAF? I was tempted by some of my old favorites but opted for toast, bacon, eggs, and home fries. They were pretty good. But I was shocked that the menu had more rules than a prison. And that they stopped being 24 hours. Heck, they weren't even open late anymore. I am so sad the wonderful magical places we used to hang out in has come to this. The only positive is that you can dine outdoors here, once again. But I wish they had stuck with what made them popular in the first place, and it wasn't the mannequins. read more

My husband and I got here a bit early on a Sunday morning for breakfast. I had the red velvet pancakes, which were outstanding, and the apple smoked bacon, which was crispy and delicious. Husband had an omelette which he pretty much inhaled. We both had coffee, which was refilled frequently and without prompting. The service was efficient and attentive. The space is super funky and fun, although small--you can see that this place would fill up really fast during the rush, so I don't understand people complaining about waiting to get in...that's a good thing! Would love to go back for dinner as it's clear they're open late and have lots of good drunk person food. Thought it was neat how diverse the patrons were. read more

Papermoon Diner - The incredible decor! - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I came here a second time this morning to show my brother the crazy interior. It's an experience. Basically a museum. So I'd recommend going to see it if you live in the area. You should be able to say you've been. ...But sadly the food just isn't very good. Nothing to write home about. My breakfast quesadillas tasted like the eggs were from a carton mixture. And my brother's pancakes were very generic for the high price tag. I'm actually stunned we spent $40 (including tip) for a meal that was lackluster. But again, i emphasize that it's the experience of the interior that we went for. The staff were nice and attentive. And we got our food quickly which is a plus. ...Again, totally go see it. But I probably won't return anytime soon. read more

Papermoon Diner - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Papermoon Diner is a Baltimore classic. You used to be able to find me there any time after 11pm for some late night munchies. Oh how I miss their late night hours. My go to was a captain crunch milkshake and quesadilla. I've had my fair share of the menu- breakfast, lunch, dinner, and can't forget dessert (usually eaten with my dinner). The portions are always large, both sides and entrees. Prices are a bit steeper than other local diners, but hey, I guess you come for the atmosphere and the hundreds of random trinkets on the wall! read more

Interesting place, I give you that. Went for breakfast on a recent trip to Baltimore Inner Harbor. Diner is decorated with old toys, Knickknacks, and floor to ceiling pet dispensers A little pricey for breakfast, but I guess you are paying for the notary. My only knock was that I ordered eggs over easy and they came out cooked all the way through, no semblance of a running yolk here. My darling wife did tell me that the menu says the cook their eggs all the way through. Go figure Still got to knock off two stars for the eggs read more

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What an eclectic and unique dinner! So much going on in such a confined space, bring some kids, bring a date, bring the family, come one come all and stare at the walls and ceilings. I had a crab omelette and although it had generous portions of crab, the cheese/sauce was overwhelming and made it too salty. Coffee cup was never empty. Definitely worth a pit stop even if you're just there for something small, it's unique to say the least. read more

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An overwhelming menu in an overwhelming setting with an overwhelming amount of rules for dining. One of the closest places to my house and I've only visited twice, both experiences were underwhelming for a place that carries such a great reputation. There are plenty of other places that want your business in this area and won't make you follow a set of rules to dine there. The place really IS something to see, though. I cannot deny that! read more

This place is so unique/ecletic??? It is so quirky and cute! Remington is an awesome place to explore and this place fit perfectly in. It's such a cool place to visit and as soon as I was walking up the ramp to enter the diner I was like "wow I feel like I'm in a toy box/getting mad hatter vibes...?" We came for breakfast on a Thursday morning and were seated very quickly. I got an omelette while my friend got the Benedict and we were both satisfied with our choices. It was A LOT of food and their home fries were delicious! The coffee was solid as well. I just couldn't get over how cool it was because I've never been to a place like this. Definitely go and visit/take some pictures! read more

Papermoon Diner - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The atmosphere makes this place. There is so much to look at. Toys, mannequins, pez dispensers, board games, Knick knacks, etc. The walls are painted vibrant colors. It is so unique and eclectic. Definitely a must go to place. It is a small place. We got there around 10 and were seated right away. When we left they were starting to form a wait. Our waiter was really nice and helpful. I got the breakfast quesadilla with breakfast potatoes and my husband got the steak omelette. It was a ton of food. Good portion sizes. I couldn't finish my meal. It was really tasty! My husband's omelette was packed with steak, where usually omelettes have a few pieces of steak and are mostly egg. The breakfast potatoes were perfectly crispy. I saw reviews that said the food was ok but our two meals were great! This is definitely a must go to place when you have friends or family in town. read more

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I used to eat here all the time back when I lived in Baltimore. I wanted to bring my fiancé here to see the inside but due to COVID there was no indoor dining allowed. He got to peek through the window and see the wondrous colors and decorations. He loved the Pez wall where there was a plethora of unique Pez dispensers lining the shelves. The mannequins outside are so unique and artsy. I just love restaurants with quirky and random themes. The food comes in large portions and is very filling. My fiancé asked for an extra egg to go with his sandwich and the server said, "trust me you don't need it." And he was right. They're not stingy with their portions and the prices aren't bad at all. One day I'll return for the full experience, but for now, I'm glad I got to show him one of my favorite places in Baltimore. read more

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The first meal I had in Baltimore after 24 hours of driving up from Miami and another six hours of moving in my buds furniture up three flights of stairs Remember the kid from Toy Story that blew up toys or mutilated his and his younger sister's toys to make crazy looking cross breeds and almost destroy Buzz with a rocket? well this is the restaurant that he opened up You have to see it to understand it It could have been that I was a bit delirious but the "Fancy Pants Burger" (I had to have it just for the name) was really good even though the bun was twice the size of the burger itself It wasn't a small patty just a huge bun It came with sweet fries and I love those The service was great and highly attentive so maybe they have fixed some of the issues that others have brought up They are not open 24 hours any longer but open later than most places in Balmore read more

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I had been going to the Paper Moon Diner for years, back to when my kids sat in high chairs. But this Sunday was our first time back in a while. From the time we were seated (they kept pushing their closing time) to serving my father in-law the wrong order-we were quite disappointed. The prices were much higher (I understand that prices are up on everything but, .....). The size of my shake was much smaller. My hamburger was made with the care of a blind neurosurgeon with patties and fries that definitely came from a store freezer. All in all, very disappointed that one of our favorite Baltimore spots has fallen into this state of indifference. read more

This was a terrible experience. We were a group of 6 and when we arrived, there was nobody in the restaurant. As we came inside to give our request to be seated, they shooed us out of the restaurant because they had to clean a table to accommodate us. This took about 8 minutes... How long does it take to wipe down tables? The waitress came and gave us menus. then she did not come back to take our drink order. By the time she did come back we had already selected our food. Even then when she finally did bring the drinks, our food came right after that. My son ordered the omelette but asked for one specific ingredient that was listed on the menu to be left out. When his meal came, of course he had that item in his omelette. He is a good sport and just started to eat. However the waitress never came back to check on how the food was. We called someone over to explain that the order did not come correctly. She went and got the "cook". I explained to him that my son had asked for a certain ingredient to be left out. His response was that well I'm not gonna sit here and take all that out. Its all mixed together.I said that would be understandable except the waitress didn't tell us that. Had she told us that he probably would've selected a different omelette. He was very brusque and rude. Nobody offered to make a different omelette. He just walked away and said he couldn't help us . WOW. Getting a refill on the coffee and water was hard to come by . If you order an English muffin it is an additional $2.25. the bill came to over $160...for BREAKFAST! for 6 people! I would never go here again. They seem to be content with living off the business of the locals who know them. Anybody that is new or not well-known in the establishment isn't going to have a great experience read more

Wasn't able to get any food, as they stop serving an hour before closing. Not very friendly. The decor is unique.

This is a go to diner everyone should explore when in Baltimore. The decor and ambiance is like none other. A feast for the eyes around every corner and the food is pretty awesome too. Highly recommend the milk shakes and shrimp and grits read more

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Went there for brunch, ambiance nice, a bit nosy, strictly hipster. The food was terrible. I ordered an omelet with sausage, gouda and mushroom. I asked for it to be soft. Not only was it not soft, but I had to go searching for the cheese and the sausage. The mushroom were clearly set up for the dinner seating, for too much wine and it overpowered the omelet. Worst thing, no one ever came by and asked me how the food was. We then said we didn't want it, but paid for it anyway. I tried something else, the sausage gravy with egg and toasted brioche. the brioche had grill marks on it, but it wasn't toasted so there was no texture to the dish. The sausage gravy tasted like there was too much sugar in it, and if you let it stand for a minute it became this glutinous mess. Didn't eat it, but no one asked me if I liked it anyway. read more

The food at Papermoon never disappoints! My favorite breakfast restaurant in Baltimore. The portions are huge; definitely worth the price. You can become overwhelmed looking at the menu because they have so much to shops from. I would recommend looking at the menu before you are seated at your table. We watched other tables being rushed to eat and leave. Whenever I'm in town I only go for the food...the customer service and friendliness of the staff has never been consistent. Please don't expect outstanding customer service from Papermoon. The best features are the food and the colorful decor. read more

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