A wonderful little shop with interest for the eyes at every eclectic turn. My tomato, mozzarella and basil omelette was generous and tasty and the breakfast potatoes were nice and hot. While it wasn't extraordinary, it's a nice place I'd likely revisit for a cup of joe and a chat over breakfast...pretty cool. read more

Papermoon Diner - Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Omelet... This nice fluffy little pile of goodness hit the spot! Very good stuff... - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Went with a group of people, who lived in the area their whole lives. I was shocked by the prices till I got my food and saw it was well worth it. I got the "Grillled Cheese with Mango Chutney", the only reason I will not get it again if I ever go back (and I hope I do many times) is because I would want to try something new every time. Now to be fair I think this would have gotten more of a 3 or 4 star rating if it was a stander dinner but the staff are super nice people and the building is artwork and that is part of what you are paying for and helps push this to 5 star stop. read more

Some people are crazy about this place because of its crazy decor and demeanor. I thought it was nice to try, but I'm not sure I'd go back. As a friend told me, "They're weird here." The service was not the best. Our server was up-selling like crazy ("Fries with that? Onion rings? You know you want some!") to the point of being annoying, and the hostess scolded us for having an unopened bottle of wine, a birthday gift we had no intention of drinking in the restaurant. The cash register is also located in a high-traffic spot, so you can't pay without servers dodging you. Beware: nothing comes with a side. It's an extra charge for anything, including fries. read more

This place is nuts and I'm surprised it doesn't have better reviews. Friendly staff, excellent food, and an odd twist on a cafe. I had the Crabby melt on Sunflower bread and it was mindblowing. It was pricey, but well worth it. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that wants to go to a quirky place with awesome food and friendly staff. read more

Absolutely love Papermoon and its overall hipster/artsy feel. Everyone gets a unique menu and a choice of many unique dishes. Food is always good. I particularly like their pesto pasta and deserts. If you want to go somewhere that's very Baltimore and has a quirky atmosphere definitely take the time to go. The servers all share tips and have a different "free-for-all" ftype of laid back service style. Great place. read more

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First of all, I've looked forward to this for about four years, so I had it really built up in my mind! I was super happy that they have a parking lot with ample parking. I got there in time for an early dinner and we got a table right away. Our server was prompt and kept our water glasses full. We all ordered sandwiches. Mine was the Hella Portabella. I loved the toasted roll that it was served on, and the plentiful mushroom and cheese inside. The sauce was also yummy. I ordered the sweet potato fries, which cost an additional couple of bucks, which I found annoying. They were good, and I got more food on my plate than I could finish. So much to look at, interesting and quirky. Based on the empty plates of my fellow diners, I think it's safe to say we all enjoyed our food. Worth going once, and I might go back when I'm back in Baltimore again. It's one part meal, one part experience and worthy on both counts. read more

The food isn't hit or miss. It's just bad. What kind of diner can't make a burger? If you want the gray smelly crap you used to get in middle school, then try theirs. You just can't call yourself a restaurant if you are going to serve the same Cisco crap that goes to cafeterias. What kind of diner can't make a Caeser salad? Or even half decent eggs and bacon? The food is processed and nasty, since I'm local I kept on trying it hoping I would find something good there but no. To top it off the service is usually surly/slow, it costs too much for rewarmed premade food and a list of rules to eat at your diner? C'mon. They need to cut down their menu to a page or two, make a few things good and fresh. Actually make the food rather than order it from a catalogue, and hire new staff. read more

This was my first visit to the extremely kitschy Paper Moon Diner. We went on a Saturday morning due to the line at the Blue Moon Cafe being too long. On the plus side parking wasn't too bad. We parked on the street because we didn't notice the parking lot. When I first walked in I was bombarded by the largest Pez dispenser collection that I've ever scene. I would've spent more time looking at that if not for the display case of doll heads lurking around the corner like a thousand failed Frankenstein experiments. With this very eccentric decor you would expect this place to be run by hipsters, but oh no...these are regular everyday people. No haircuts by either Justin (Bieber or Timberlake) here. We sat at a table near the counter and the stairwell down to the bathroom. I have to say that it wasn't my favorite place to sit due to the fact that there was a strong cold breeze and people bumping into us walking through. This place was an ADHD person's dream and nightmare with Buzz Lightyear swinging from a fire engine being held on a string by Hee-Man and a mannequin torso with jiggly eyes glued all over, but enough about the decor, I'll talk about the food. I had the spinach, portobello and Gruyere omelet with home fries, bacon and toast. The food was pretty good. The omlet was VERY dense and stuffed with the ingredients. The bacon wasn't bad, but at $4.50 for 3 slices, I think that's a little overpriced. The other people with me had eggs and french toast, which they also said was good. The service was a little different. We had several people waiting on us which was a little confusing. Apparently it was confusing to the wait staff as well because we had two different servers bring us checks. I guess the service pseudo mimics the random furnishings. Overall, the place was pretty good, albeit a little expensive; however, the portions were quite large. I want to go back again to try some other things, so I'll definitely be back. read more

Papermoon Diner - The sign doesn't begin to compare to the eclectic nature of this place. - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The food was okay. The staff that I met was very friendly and accommodating. The place did have a weird smell and I couldn't tell what it was but it wasn't mold, it was just odd. Some people would say that the decor is charming, in my opinion it was a little offputting and weird. Fair warning to anyone with a fear of dolls (my mother has this phobia), DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU FEAR DOLLS. I promise you will be creeped out. The place is a bit overpriced for what you get, but it was tasty. It was an experience, but I don't think I'd do it again. read more

I was a FIRST TIME MOON VISITOR...lol and even though this was our first time here....I love this place and will be back. Don't let the ECLECTIC decor which is a mind blowing trip down memory lane and makes for an interesting conversation deter you from going. There are so many different menu items I wanted to try...decisions, decisions, decisions - which one do I try - which one do I try?!?!?! For starters, I eventually decided to order the crab mac and cheese which is lump crab meat, fontina cheese, and black truffle oil....yum, yum, yum and the southern turkey BLT. sandwich with hand carved roasted turkey breast served on sunflower toast, spread with lemon olive aioli, bacon, arugula, tomato, and one egg over-medium with onion rings. The sandwich was so huge...I could literally only eat 1/4 of it. Service was great, portions and prices are great!!! read more

Interesting place. Very interesting decorations. Even more interesting food. Bacon milk shake! :) read more

This place is one of the most unique spots! In love with everything about it, the decor is not for a neat freak, if you appreciate artsy clutter like I do this is the diner for you. And the bread pudding is to die for. Fast service and friendly staff! This place is deff a must if you're in the area. read more

I Don't know what about this place that has changed. Maybe it's me. It's just not that great anymore, to me. It has been years since I've stumbled in bluemoon at 2am and have had the besssst food. Decor is still coooool and very clean (unlike the dust I'd expect from all the toys). Staff is still fun and friendly. Maybe it's the food and price. $20 sausage gravy and biscuit, egg, and potatoes. First, the gravy was thick and highly peppered. It didn't serve the biscuit well, nor did it have a balanced taste-Just pepper. Secondly, the biscuit IS Amazing and Hearty. It reminded me a little bit like cornbread. third, the egg was just ok. But at $2 an egg I deserve better. Third, the potatoes are good but they don't appear to be house made-just cooked. Kinda disappointing for $20 breakfast. I will not return by choice. read more

Excellent. The food was plentiful the service was great and the decor was amazing! U gotta try this place and I'm hard to please! read more

One of the biggest draws of Papermoon is the decor. Kind of creepy (the wall of doll arms) and fun to look at (lots of little toys glued onto everything), you're bound to find something that reminds you of your childhood. When you get to Papermoon, expect a wait on the weekends and for dinner during the week (most days). Luckily, it usually isn't very long, although waiting outside or in the vestibule during hot summer days isn't too pleasant. While there, you must try the bacon milkshakes! Ice cream, maple syrup, and bacon... sounds disgusting but it's really good! (Even if you are only going for breakfast). You can't go wrong with the breakfast- everything I've had has been very good. I especially enjoy the sunflower bread for toast. The egg meals are very good, and the eggs benedict is tasty as well. For lunch/dinner my favorite thing is the Toe-Fooey Tofu. Though it's something that I could easily make at home, and I feel that it is very overpriced, I always have leftovers for at least one other meal, usually two. I only wish that they offered pasta or rice as part of the item on the menu. read more

As others have posted before....CARAMEL SEA SALT MILKSHAKE. I had just run the Baltimore Marathon that morning, so I had been dreaming of this confection for a while and this was the perfect opportunity! It was incredible!! It was served in a regular size tumbler, but IMO anymore would have been overkill, so it was the perfect portion size. The decorations inside were zany and fun, and my crab mac n cheese was good...but I'd go back again for that incredible milkshake and the chance to hang out with my friends. read more

Hadn't been here in a good long while. The uber-hipster vibe was a little much. But a recent breakfast reminded me that an espresso milkshake is, indeed, an excellent way to start the day. Pair it with chocolate bread pudding, and you'll be ready for anything. At least until you fall over from the sugar crash. Our server was friendly, but not particularly thorough or thoughtful. Several of our party had to leave quickly and so ordered small, easy plates to enjoy with us and larger dishes to take away. The latter came before the former. Lemon ricotta pancakes were a little dry--until I dunked 'em in the aforementioned milkshake. Yup, that moistened 'em right up. read more

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When I first moved to Baltimore, I heard all these great things about Papermoon diner: 24 hour service, great place for food after a night out, really trippy decor, etc. I've been there a few times, and the food is acceptable. It's good if you have the late night munchies - or a craving for brinner (breakfast for dinner). Their milkshake flavor is subpar (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry), so that's kind of disappointing. Also they've in recent months ceased to be a 24-hr diner, even on weekends. Which is kind of lame considering their website url is still papermoondiner24.com to comment on the restroom (since it's on my list). it wasn't so much cool as scary. The mannequin as you turn the corner on your way out freaked me out. I guess I forgot it was there between the time i went in and came back out, but regardless. freaky. read more

A Baltimore staple! This place is decorated like a garage sale collided with a haunted toys r us! It's decorated roof to ceiling (including outside) with crazy old toys. There's an enormous menu that features everything from hamburger quesadillas to fried ravioli! You can't go wrong with anything you order- the menu is about 10 pages long. The only problem is what to chose! My personal favorite- the meatloaf sandwhich! read more

Stumbled upon last minuet for brunch and had a wonderful experience!! This diner is not only fun and out of your ordinary dining atmosphere which was a welcomed surprise... but the food was really good as well as its presentation! The staff were also friendly!!! We will definitly be back!!!!! read more

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Solid breakfast fare in a funky place with pretty good service. I got a kick out of the bathroom. I went without too many expectations and ended up with an enjoyable meal. I had one of the suggested omelettes, with salmon, cream cheese and black olives. Nothing to write home about but I enjoyed the combination and it fueled me for a long, leisurely walk around the hood and over to the Waverly Farmer's Market. Coffee was pretty weak diner-standard fare. Still, no major complaints here. I would definitely put this on the top of the list of places to go for the post-drinking, pre-hangover 4 am breakfast feast. read more

Interesting, peculiar, and outright creepy decorations. Something about body-less baby dolls staring at me eat my food is unsettling and undoubtedly unappetizing. Got a crabcake sandwich and it was alright, as in it was good enough for me to want to take the unfinished half home...Unfinished for reasons aforementioned. However, there are lots of options so you'll probably find something to like and service was good. I would visit again, but probably to the counter where I would pay for my food and then enjoy it somewhere without having thousands of random toys dangling above my head. read more

Our local friend took us to Papermoon Diner the other night whilst giving us the grand tour of Baltimore. The place is...trippy. Primary colors and bright greens everywhere, toys stuck to every surface that's not a dining table. Weird, weird decor. The menu isn't "diner extensive" (a War and Peace sized menu), but I bet there's enough to keep many people satisfied. Truth is, I didn't pay much attention because we were there for dessert. There wasn't a huge dessert selection, admittedly, but what was there was stellar. Boyfriend had a lemon mousse-y type cake thing - looked like the crust was made from ladyfingers or something. Whatever is was, he devoured it! I, being a fan of peanut butter in all forms, had the Peanut Butter Bliz. It's a cakey thing made of peanut butter mousse, maybe some chocolate mousse, a bit of chocolate syrup and a chocolate cookie crust. Light, yet heavy. Delicious, yet...who'm I kidding? Just plain delicious! Our tour guide friend had the Triple Chocolate Mousse cake - I think there's actually cake in there somewhere amongst the mousse & chocolate syrup. Again, it was gone pretty quickly, despite the big dinner we'd just had at Cafe Hon. If you like good desserts, at least, in a trippy atmosphere, head on over! Oh, and a note to wheelchair-users: It doesn't look like there's a ramp, but it's there in the back. When you park in the diner's lot (the right side of the diner will be perpendicular to you), keep walking to your right to get to the back end of the place. read more

I really like this place for breakfast. It's unique, the service is good, and the food is great. The place is a little weird - I'll say eclectic - so if that's not your thing, then probably avoid. It's decorated with random junk, lots of plastic mannequins, old toys, Pez dispensers, etc and lots of loud colors. I find it really fun and interesting. Depending on where you're seated, you're treated to a different experience every time. Servers are laid back and funny. Ask for their recommendations on what to eat. They won't steer you wrong. The menu is huge. I can only speak to their breakfast items, but it's all really good. I love the vanilla custard French toast. read more

My kind of place. I had the crab melt with a caesar salad. Excellent! Service was great, too. Decor and menus were entertaining. It easily earns 5 stars from me. read more

Papermoon Diner is easily the quirkiest place I've ever eaten- the other reviews speak well to the idiosyncratic decor, and they're all accurate. The food here is good as well, but I would not say fantastic (particularly for the price). Some hidden gems on the menu are the breakfast quesadilla and Monte egg sandwich. The food is very reasonably priced for the quality but not necessarily the biggest portions. Papermoon is an establishment that I've frequented for the past decade, and will continue to visit whenever I'm back in Baltimore (probably for the nostalgia more than the food). read more

It's been a few weeks since our visit, and for me it had been about 15 years since my last visit. A few things I noticed that had changed include the lack of mismatched chairs at every table, and quite a sturdy upgrade on the menus while still being very quirky. The parking lot is a great convenience. The special that day was supposed to be some sort of Japanese stew, but they were out of it when I inquired about it. Ended up instead with a burger, which was still pretty tasty. Boyfriend had an egg white omelet with salmon & enjoyed it all. The service was okay... But I think we only had human contact for a combined total of 2 minutes during our stay, spread out between three interactions. Taking the order, bringing the food, checking back once. It didn't seem particularly busy, seeing as it was a Wednesday night near closing time. I'm guessing they were off doing side work during the dry spells we didn't see them. Of course, the main draw I think is the crazy atmosphere and decor... but it's just begging to be stared at. I think the pics I took care of some of the more innocuous and overlooked items... read more

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For six of us, neither the service nor the food were good enough to return or reccommend. I have definitely had better Turkey Burgers, mine seemed a bit cold when served to me and I paid too much for it. NOT WORTH THE MONEY. Its also good to note that this place is not Vegan friendly although it is Vegetarian. The only thing that place seems to have going for them is the decor, but that can get weird and tacky after a while. The only thing I liked out of the whole experience was my friends meal, their take on the Monte Cristo. It was my first one, and it was delicious. If I got that and decided not to be somewhat healthy, I probably would've enjoyed my expereince a lot more. In Conclusion, you shouldn't go there if you want a salad or creepy mannequins staring at you while you eat. read more

The area is supposed to be a unique, quirky little place. A bunch of colors, interesting artwork and a lot of (creepy) dolls/doll heads. Great for a group of friends but service can be slow. Milkshakes here are awesome. Everything else is pricey and mediocre, I would say. I have had everything from the regular burger to vegetarian burger (just sprouts) to salmon pasta (very pricey and not very good). It is not somewhere I am willing to go regularly but it is alright and people always have fun in this atmosphere. read more

This really should be a 3.5 review. The food is a 3 but the atmosphere is a 4. What a cool spot to bring someone who isn't from the area. You could spend hours just looking around in the restaurant. I like anything there with sweet potatoes and the milkshakes are really good. Fun spot for sure. read more

So good! I limped in here the morning after playing a show in the area craving some diner food, and this place absolutely delivered beyond expectations. The decor here is totally unique with a very art-house sort of vibe, the service was quick and friendly, and that brings me to the food: I ordered mixed berry french toast that was absolutely delicious. Not overly sweet, not too heavy, great batter, just awesome all around. I was disappointed I hadn't gotten to have more meals there during my stay in Baltimore, because now I have to take another 3 hour trip to try more things on the menu! Papermoon has my vote, don't hesitate to eat here. read more

My best friend LOVES this place so naturally this was the first place she took me when I came to visit. I got the Philly cheese steak sandwich with garlic mashed potatoes. I'm from CA and have never had a real Philly cheese steak so who am I to say if it's authentic or not. Regardless both dishes were pretty good. Now the restaurant itself was...unique to say the least. I can see the intrigue of it and although it was amusing at first, it's not exactly my ideal dining environment. The word creepy comes to mind but that's because I had an eye-less doll staring at me while I was eating. Yeah, you read that right. read more

I had seen the Papermoon on one of the travel/food shows and wanted to check it out for a while, so decided to give it a shot for Easter rather than cook. If you've never been there before, you can't miss it.....it's like a technicolor explosion from a Dr. Seuss acid trip in the middle of brownstones and trees. With neon colored human statues atop painted cows, legs sticking up out of a bathtub filled with flowers, and a rocketship birdhouse in the tree, the decor starts way before you even walk in the doors. Once inside, it's either the coolest or the creepiest thing you've ever seen, depending on how you feel about antique toys and doll parts....there's even a post outside with the spindle made of severed doll heads. I thought it was cool, but my 19 yr old son thought it was creepy. What does he know? We waited about 30 minutes to be seated, but it WAS Easter, and they don't accept reservations, so that didn't seem to be too unreasonable. Once inside, our drink orders were immediately taken and we started to review the rather extensive menu. One big plus: everything on the menu is served all day, so if you want pancakes at 4 in the afternoon, you can have them. It was around 1:30, but we both wanted French toast...I had the bananas foster french toast, and my son had the vanilla custard french toast. Both were amazing! The filling in the bananas foster is a cream cheese/cinnamon concoction that makes you feel like you've died and gone to heaven. I also ordered a side of grits, and was amazed at how good they were! They were the creamiest I've ever had outside of New Orleans, and with bits of red pepper, corn, and cheddar throughout, the flavor just explodes. My son also ordered the bacon milkshake (yes, you read that right), which I of course had to try.....and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was, with a hint of maple adding the perfect touch. Yes, the prices are a LITTLE steep, but not unreasonably so. The french toast dishes were about $10 each, which I wouldn't think was bad IF they came with any sides, but no.....all you get is the french toast. If you want bacon/sausage/ham, that's an extra $3.50, home fries are $4, and the sides go on from there. I would think that for $10 a plate, they could throw on a piece of bacon or two, but I think they know that people will still keep coming back regardless of the price just for the taste and the atmosphere. read more

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The decor of this place is definitely very unique and worth checking out--An impressive collection of pez dispensers, mannequins everywhere, and other random figuirines dispersed throughout the restaurant. As for the food, there is standard diner fare. I ordered an avocado, bacon, havarti omelette for dinner, because who doesn't like breakfast for dinner. It was very good--came with potatoes and toast. My only issue is that it seemed a bit overpriced for the local diner vibe. Oh, they also have milkshakes! Apparently they are very good, but I am lactose intolerant, so I didn't try them. read more

Took a long hiatus from a Paper Moon, but decided to return this evening for dessert. THE GOOD... -found parking easily -peanut butter crunch pie was amazing -was served promptly THE BAD.. -waitress never refilled water glass -table was too low to fit my legs under -menu is still very pricey -entrance of restaurant reeked of moth balls Overall, for returning back for something as simple as dessert the experience was pretty good. I don't know how often I'd return for an actual meal, but I'd definitely go back for dessert. read more

A friend and I went here for brunch and I could not focus on my food or my friend because of the abundance of interesting and strange decor on the walls... and every inch of the restaurant. You'll never run out of things to talk about at this place because you'll want to think out loud about the very oddities on the walls. Back to the food, I ordered a simple plate of biscuits and gravy. I was in a hearty, warm and satisfying mood. It was edible, but it was very salty and kind of spicy... which threw me off! My friend ordered a chicken salad, and that looked really tasty and it was! I'll probably go here again because of its proximity to my workplace... and Hopkins. but I'm not sure I'd recommend it with total enthusiasm. read more

I didn't dig the decor, attitude, or the food at Papermoon Diner. The whole attitude here starts any diner off on the wrong foot before you even get inside. Colored signs on the doors to the outer and inner entrances warn you about no strollers, no carry out, and parties of 4+ not being seated until everyone arrives. Then the first page of the menu contains another long list of rules to follow. You want to eat here? Read carefully! It's just not right way to greet your customers. Papermoon prides itself on being eclectic, but it feels more messy than artsy. (Also, a little grimy.) The food was okay, but definitely overpriced. $10 for a sandwich, without fries or chips? You're not getting your bang for your buck here. Dry ciabatta doesn't make for a pleasant eating experience either. The fries that we did get (for an extra $2.50) were actually the best part of the whole meal. My friend had the blue bird burger which she said was way overloaded on the blue cheese, and the turkey didn't taste fresh. Service wasn't that great either. We had to flag someone down for the check, and then pay at a cramped register and get bumped by servers running in and out of the kitchen. Definitely not a good place for this. Overall, not a good experience. The pros of this place? They serve breakfast all day, and pretty much everything else under the sun. Salads, burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, quesadillas, bar food...This is the place for picky eaters (but probably not the place for indecisive eaters!). The only reason I'll give this place a second go - I'd like to try a bacon milkshake! But to follow the rules, I can't get it to go, and I would have to order some food too because there is a $10 minimum for all customers. So perhaps not. read more

This place has a great big jumbling mish-mash of characteristics. In the case of the decor, this is clearly intentional, and for Papermoon, it works. In the case of, say, the contrast between the quality of the food (pretty darn good) and the service (which vacillates from okay to abysmal), not so much. I love that the menu is long and has many delicious things on it. I ESPECIALLY love that you can get their delicious home fries as a side (just ask, instead of regular fries or what have you) all day long. I hate that, the last time I went there (for lunch, on a weekday), my fiance and I waited twice the projected 15 minutes for a table, and then, after being seated, waited 20 minutes (while two tables seated after us were served) without anyone talking to us at all. Lunch break having been completely shot, we left our menus on the table and just walked out. It should have been pretty apparent to a couple staff members that that was what we were doing, but not a word from anyone. This at a time when there seemed to be abundant waitstaff present, and several empty tables around, despite a line trailing out the door. Not okay. Now, I find myself horribly conflicted at the prospect of ever returning to Papermoon. On the one hand, home fries (and milkshakes my fiance loves). On the other... man, these guys need to work better on service. read more

I like this place alright, but don't really come here often enough. I come from the breakfast food because its pretty tasty. I enjoy the omelets and the home fries. They dish out decent sized portions and I always leave there super full. The service is kinda meh to me. Can be kinda slow to get food and whatnot. I enjoy the decor. Its really right up my alley. read more