Papermoon is not as bad as I thought it would be when I walked in. The atmosphere is very ... unique ... with a collection of "Pez" dispensers being the first thing you see as you walk into the foyer. There are also statues of clotheless female bodies inside the restaurant and doll heads glued to the wall. The interior design along with the antiques and "art work" (including on the ceiling and on the menu) is quite interesting. It gives the restaurant a somewhat nerdy, hippie's, 1970's or 80's ambience. After spending 40 minutes hear you may not have even noticed half of the decorations. The second and third time that I revisited the restuarant I noticed things that I didn't notice before, asking myself several times "Was that _______ here the last time I came here?" The colors are vibrant. I have only been to this restaurant after 11pm. And every time that I ate here there was a packed house. The wait time was more or less 15 minutes. But with all the art, decor and conversation, time passed quickly. This is not a fancy 5 Star Restaurant, but rather a diner. Therefore you really should not expect the food to be crafted and cooked by a professional chef. The food is great quality diner food, served in large portions. For example, a side order of fries is equivalent to about 3 Large fries from McDonald's. I also ordered the vanilla custard french toast. At first glance, it seemed that the syrup portion was too small so I asked for another one, but after using the first one my plate was filled with a pool of syrup and I did not touch the second one. If you are looking for a unique diner experience and want to get away from the average commercial restaurant this is a great place to try new things. read more

What more is there to say about the paper moon. There is a reason it is a staple in the neighborhood. The decor is great and really shows Baltimore's mica association and spunk. It makes me happy every time I go in there. Also, their food is really solid diner fare. read more

This place is just overall excellent. Very welcoming experience and great atmosphere. Both the food and service were top notch. We had The Charlotte's Web as an appetizer. I had the Bangin Burger Quesadilla, and my wife had the Bird's Nest. The Charlotte's Web was awesome. I don't think I've ever asked a server to compliment the chef, but I made sure to say something. Definitely getting that every time we go back, which will likely be often. The quesadilla was pretty good, but a little greasy. Still overall good. The Bird's Nest sandwich was pretty awesome as well, from the bite I had of my wife's sandwich. Highly recommend this place to anyone. The menu is extensive and everything is available all day. Reasonably priced as well. read more

Hey I'm back again. Anywho I went here once with a friend. So let's do a break down. (I'll be doing a food blog one all my yelp reviews in 4 weeks) so when you walk up it doesn't seem like it's as wide as it is. But on the inside of it it's screams old school toys have come here to rest and be looked at. The food looks amazing. The menu if your not ready the food menu is vast. I almost didn't know what to pick like honestly. But I went with a simple pulled pork sandwich I love my pork. Only to be eating once a month but I do love it. A con for me and this sandwich is that, as I was eating it it fell apart. It fell apart like it was to toasty. The meat was good the greens looked and tasted like arugala and it gave a new taste. But it was fresh but the bread though I would have loved another choice. The tables are close together so becareful when moving around. But the decor and menu are enough to keep someone coming back. I mean you have try a good 80% of everything right? I agree. read more

Papermoon is a must have!!! I was recommended to visit this wonderful place, for Sunday breakfast. As we approached the dinner we were in awe of the artistic character of the place . The food and service was spot on even though there were a lot of guest. The servers are very tentative and polite. One of the servers (Mindy) heard my wife and I discussing places to visit while in Baltimore and she kindly wrote down and few suggestions that was authentic to B-More!!! read more

Server was an asshole, tried so hard not to punch him in the face. We stood up and left. Totally ruined our night.

Such a fun and quirky place to grab breakfast and soak in the randomness! The food was good hearty breakfast food. We came for the atmosphere and enjoyed the food mightily. Next time we come to Baltimore, we will be back! read more

Came here since I was attending a concert at Ottobar and it was close by. This place is very interestingly decorated. There's a lot of toys and unique items all over the restaurant. When we sat down, it took a while to get water and place our order. However when looking over the menu, each person in the party has to spend a min of $12!! That's insane to impose an amount that each guest has to spend. What happens if I only wanted to order a $10 item?? Any hoot, most of the prices are high and above $12 so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. I ordered the grilled cheese with artichoke spread and fries. It was ok but I didn't think it was worth $13+. My friend ordered the pulled pork and seemed to enjoy it. Place isn't the worst but with so many food options in Baltimore I'd try something different. read more

I've been a big fan of Paper Moon ever since I first went there back in the late '90s. Lots of character & atmosphere, usually fast & frenetic service. Will usually take out-of-town guests here. Went today. Had a taste of the biscuits & sausage gravy - yum! I never have room for the desserts, but like most diners, they have the dessert case by the hostess station - if I'm ever up for a late night sweet treat, this is what I'd want. Love the PEZ dispensers! Sometimes the iced tea seems very watery. read more

been here a couple times now with a handful of friends! there's pretty good vegan and vegetarian options - mostly whole food type options. there's a free parking lot across the street which is great. I would definitely recommend it for a fun and quirky environment. anticipate a short wait though. read more

This place will blow you away. I feel like I'm in the storehouse for hunted toys. There's toys, bicycles hanging from everywhere and there is a smooth hipster vibe coming in here the food didn't disappoint my friend and I during my last day in the city. Come here for the experience and food second, and leave enjoying a full and happy stomach. read more

I don't get this place, and I don't get this town (and I live here). First things first: Papermoon sucks. The food is bad. I don't feel great saying that because our friends, who live a couple blocks away, insisted we go and couldn't believe that, after six years of living here, we hadn't been to one of their favorite spots in town. Well, I'll tell you. That was two hours and $40 I'll never get back, and I'm sorry about it. I checked out the online menu in advance and, given the slightly high prices, was thinking the diner items might have something of a twist or an update. Not so much. Instead, it was just the same copious quantities of low-grade shit on a plate you can get pretty much any place in town, with cutesy names, in a tacky, obnoxious setting. I ate 1/3 of my chicken sandwich, which came with "tarragon mayo" (I guess), avocado, and bacon, not that you could tell from the taste, and my husband ate less still of his chicken parmigiana on farfalle. He's a big hungry boy, too, so I know it had to be bad. When we got in the car, he asked me what I thought. I said it sucked. He said the missing ingredient appeared to be flavor. When he added salt, fennel, black pepper, and some olive oil to his leftovers, they perked up. Why, god, why? Why is so hard to get a decent freaking meal in Baltimore? Before the haters all descend to remind me about Charleston, and Cinghiale, and Pazo (more on that later and it has nothing to do with the food), and Birches (more on that later and in that case it also has to do with the food, which is horrid, and I cannot believe people think Birches qualifies as "fine dining" but I suppose that's Baltimore), and Woodberry Kitchen - fine. Let's take the dozen decent high end restaurants out of the equation. What's left? Indigma is nice. Helmand is decent, if overtouted. All those Salvadoran joints on Broadway are great for an inexpensive meal. On a hit or miss basis, some of the places in Fell's Point are good for a burger. Apart from the costly pies at Iggie's you can't get an edible pizza to save your life. And that's about it, from what I can tell. Baltimore needs to get over itself. I've had it with the tacky quirky places (looking at you, Rocket to Venus and all you other Hampden Hon locales), all the pretentious joints that think they need to have written rules of conduct for their customers (Birches and Pazo, you're not that special - get a velvet rope and a bouncer if you think you're so great), and the behind-the-curve wannabes (Jack's Bistro, not everything has to be cooked sous-vide, and even if it does, Disco Stu doesn't advertise). It upsets me that I can get a better meal at the stand-up bar at Iron Bridge in Columbia than at 99% of the restaurants in Baltimore. read more

Papermoon turned us away because we had a sleeping baby in a stroller. We had been out to the Baltimore Zoo all day and we're starving. We were super excited to go as we had missed the lunch rush (the place was empty almost 2pm on a Monday). We were not about to wake a sleeping baby just to eat there. I'll never go back. If you have babies/small children and strollers DONT EVEN BOTHER as they discriminate, clearly!!!!! read more

The lady who owns the place is rude. She snapped at me for waiting in the wrong line to pay my check and was snippy to others who were waiting in line. She yelled at a cook in front of everyone. And she told another customer "if you don't like it you can go somewhere else". It's one thing to witness that type of behavior from an employee...but from the owner? I was appalled. She acts like everything is a giant inconvenience and you should be grateful to get a seat. I can't fault the server's for their lack of smiles or conversation because if I had to work that woman I doubt I could smile either. Since my last visit they installed solid plastic in front of the bar so you can no longer watch the cooks at work. That was always my favorite part about sitting at the bar. I find the signs warning not to talk to the cooks offensive. This place has so much potential. It's disappointing to see it ruined by such a negative vibe. read more

Lovely art! very nostalgic! I went 6 years ago and Still remeber everything about this place.

I came hear because my Uber customers raved about the creative milkshakes this place had. In between my Saturday night i decided to stop in and grab one. As I approached the host he informed me that the restaurant had a $10 minimum on any order... odd being that most places have a cash minimum on credit card (I had cash) but not food. So at 10:20 pm in a Saturday in order to get a milkshake in baltimore you must order dinner!!! Real freaking bummer!!!! I guess I will never know what these shakes tasts like, further more I have to settle for not having a shake that i had desired for this night. read more

We stopped at the Papermoon Diner for lunch our first day in Baltimore. If you are in the area, it is pretty tough to miss. The building looks like it is tripping balls. That ball tripping carries over into the inside. There is a wall of doll heads over the front door, a display of Pez dispensers in the entryway, and toys and mannequins and dolls and so on and so forth throughout. The place is a feast for the eyes. It's at times whimsical and fun and other times a little creepy (but in the best possible way). We had to wait about 30 minutes to get a table at about 2pm on a Saturday so they can be a bit busy (usually a good sign). We were called right about the time they predicted when we put our name on the list. We were seated and quickly had our drink order taken and I ordered an appetizer of cheese sticks. A short time later a different waiter came by to take our order. You see, at the Papermoon, there is no one server serving a table or area. It is a little bit of a free-for-all of wait service. I wasn't impressed with that set up, but I will hit on that later. Anyway, our cheese sticks came out very quickly and thankfully so. We'd been traveling and were very much ready for food. So we put those away and then proceeded to wait. And wait. and... wait some more. I didn't pay close attention to the time but I'd say that we waited no less than 30 minutes from the appetizer to the entrees. And that means we waited at least 35 from when we placed the order. That seemed excessively long. This is a diner. Diner food should be quick. The cheese sticks were out in a couple minutes. We were sitting there waiting and both my husband and I were getting to the "Should we ask if they lost our order" phase. I was about 1 minute away from doing it when our food came. Back to the service. At one point we had back to back waiters check on our drinks and if we needed anything. And then there was a lengthy gap in anyone coming back by to recheck the drinks which had then been in need of replacing. There is no structure to who they check on or if they know where you are in the process, it seemed. And it was hard to know who to ask when, say, your food seems to be taking a really long time. All in all, I'd say the service was too slow and a little hit or miss on attentiveness and that brought down the whole experience. The food we got was all good. The cheese sticks were good. I had the Divine sandwich which was sort of a chicken parm sandwich. Breaded chicken, cheese, sauce, and the bread seemed like garlic bread. It was pretty tasty. My husband also enjoyed his meal. I'd go 4 stars for the food and ambiance but the service was lacking and knocked the whole experience to 3 stars. Maybe it was an off day or time but the place is totally worth a stop for the food and the tripping balls decor. read more

Yes, the decor is quite neat, and you have to like all the primary colors, but somehow I never could get beyond the rather average breakfast fare. Miss Shirley's on Cold Spring Lane or Golden West on the Avenue are far better brunch options. But I would not dissuade you from trying the Papermoon for yourself. It's a good experience, all in all. read more

I can't believe this place is "one of the top 5 diner in Baltimore". My pancakes were hard and not fluffy, my bf's cheesecake had no taste. yack. read more

One of my favorite places in Charles Village. It is such an eclectic mix of toys, books and fads. I was so sad when they closed ixia, but I'm glad the paper moon is still around. The food is okay. Not special, but it is one of the only places in the area that is open 24 hours. I usually go with the french toast or pancakes. The omelets are a good choice as well. They also have a parking lot across the street, which is good because the area is semi sketch at night. read more

Very cool place. Food is great. Service leaves a little to be desired. Not really friendly service with a smile. Kind of overpriced.

This is an oldie but goodie that I wish would expand locations. I have been coming here since an undergraduate at Notre Dame University, so needless to say it's very nostalgic to breathe in all the memories and edible aromas. Totally a fan of the honey mustard dipping sauce for the chicken tenders, pancakes, and french toast. OMG, it's so good, it makes you want to slap somebody. Lots of love Papermoon! read more

Ahhhh! Good old Paper Moon! One of my favorite places for dinner/breakfast/lunch/late night in Baltimore. The food is good, the decor is quirky and the staff isn't overly nice but is extremely efficient. What I've had to eat the Paper Moon? - Bacon Milkshake (gross), Divine's Melt (awesome), Biscuits and Gravy (pretty close to authentically southern), French Toast (yum), among other tasty dishes. Would I go back? Of course! I have been there several times and frequently make the trip from Columbia to the Papermoon just for some good food! read more

My dear dear paper moon. I have grown up and you have not. I started going here during with my fam during the summers and would happily wait on line for three hours for brunch. I was amazed by the decorations and loved the huge portions. To be honest I am still in love but in a more mature adult way. We have had rough patches. Like when they broke my heart and got rid of the fried ravioli. Or when they served me a milkshake that was 75% whip cream. But 99% of the time I leave stuffed and with a smile on my face. I recommend the starters or a sandwich. Stick away from the entrees. read more

Got here for Sunday brunch and waited about 15 minutes for a table for two. The hostess was polite but rushed. Our servers were friendly and efficient. Waters and coffees stayed full and our order was taken and delivered quickly. We got the shrimp & grits and an omelet with artichoke and crab. The shrimp & grits was the better of the two though the omelet was generously crabbed, I didn't taste much artichoke. A (too) slim slice of peanut butter pie finished the meal. I want to go back and taste more of the huge menu. I like the decor but see that it's aging and am sad about that... Plus, how does this place ever get clean? Prices seem a tad high for diner food but what we got was tasty. read more

unique place that's worth visiting at least once. the style is very laid back, eclectic. shit everywhere. like barbies glued to the ceiling everywhere. it's cool though. the waiters work in teams. if you need anything, ask any of them. one person might take your drink order, another your meal. the food was OK. not bad. not wow. pretty standard diner fare almost... +1 for the cool atmosphere though. read more

The sweet potato fries they used to serve here were like deep fried baby food... totally disgusting. I was very happy to read they have changed the recipe. Good place to grab a bite if you are out late but that's about it. read more

The Meatloaf sandwhich was perfect; every bite seemed to be better than the previous one. I still can't figure out how they managed to get so many different flavors to combine so seamlessly. read more

OMG, the honey ginger milkshake was to die for and my grilled salmon sandwich was awesome!!! It was my first time coming here, but it sure wouldn't be my last. read more

Sounds like a good concept - late night dining - a place to get a good breakfast at any time... except that everything is average at best. I had pancakes that were supposed to be topped with apples... what came were pancakes on a plate, and a bowl of apple pie filling (seriously, straight out of the can) on the side. How disappointing :(. The decor is funky.. but not in a good way (at least in my opinion), it is very creepy and dirty - I think the place may have not been cleaned in a decade... so sad, because there are so few late night options in the Homewood area! read more

I loved when this place was a cheap, quirky, late night dinner. It's expensive, has shit hours, and takes itself too seriously now. I hate it. Two stars, because the food is actually awesome, they just ruined everything else. My apologies to everyone I recommended to this place over the years. I also apologize to the staff. Every problem stems from ownership. They crew is still spectacular. read more

I like coming to this place and look at the old toys I use to have when I was young. The food is sometimes o.k and then sometimes crappy. The service has this kiss-my-ass attitude all the time. Well, the only time I go there is after 4am and they are already pissed off from the after 2am rush. Cant be all that bad though.. read more

When I lived in Charles Village in the mid 1990s, I used to enjoy Paper Moon. Kitschy, cool, earthy, mismatched chairs and the like. Large portions, filling meals, even though the service was a little scattered. Since moving back to Baltimore in September, twice I have been to Paper Moon, following last call, in the final quarter hour before 2 am. Twice, I have been there with minutes to spare before 2 am. And twice I have been told, that I was too late, to be served. They used to be open 24 hours. Now 2 am. Last night, the hostess was rude shoving me out the door even though I was there at 1:58. Paper Moon, what happened? You used to be a fun place to go to or take newbies and out of towners to. However, surly hostesses are gonna keep me away from this mediocre, overpriced late night grub. I ended up at the Johns Hopkins Uni Mini buying some pancakes and making my own omelette at home. Here's a newsflash. You don't keep customers with craptastic front of house service like that. read more

Horrific experience . Do NOT EAT HERE!!! Called manager to fix the situation and no solution was given!! My friend got locked out of restaurant after ordering her food, because she wasn't "timely" in her phone call. Not a respectable establishment! read more

I was a bit leery about this place because I've never been to a diner with so many rules! after all that you'd think it would be some amazing experience. the decor was definitely interesting but I would not bring a child. Bad service and marginal food...either the waiter or the kitchen just could not get my order right! They also messed up my friend's food. They discounted the bill but the bill was still wrong. Also ordinarily I don't mind gratuity added for a larger party (even though I didn't consider 5 large) but the service was so bad they didn't deserve it... Would not recommend. read more

My favorite place to eat when I'm in Baltimore. From their breakfast to dinner items, you can't go wrong ordering food from this diner. The atmosphere is great and the staff are friendly. It's definitely a place you need to stop into if you're around the area. read more

Paper moon came highly-recommended from my girlfriend, a Loyola alum. The decor was definitely entertaining, but the food didn't live up to her memory. read more

The food's not terrible but it's not great, it's overpriced, and you usually get poor service. Used to be open 24 hours which was pretty much the reason to go there. Used to go there plenty of nights after being at the Ottobar, which was great. Don't see the point now, unless I am eating with my picky sister who likes boring food, or my 3 year old nephew who likes it for the toys. read more

Haha I'm still laughing at myself too much, for paying $50.00 for two people to eat the worst food I have had in Baltimore, to write a coherent and comprehensive review right now. Oh, my. Just don't. The service was not bad but the food is disgusting and microwaved. The consistency of the omelets are beyond anything a human should consume and my "home fries" were still frozen. There was meat in a non-meat menu item. So, if I was vegetarian or vegan I would be pissed. Drive to Towson and go somewhere in that neighborhood. Actually, go ANYWHERE else. read more

Hmm......I really wanted to enjoy the food here this evening but alas....I did not. The ambiance/quirky decor gives it the extra star because the food was subpar and EXPENSIVE! There's a crazy 12 buck minimum per person which is easy to reach since most entrees are 10.95+. I got the Monte cristo and it was ok....6/10. My son got crab mac and cheese but had to add additional seasoning to it. We got the triple play munchies (chicken tenders,fries,mozzarella sticks)...all of which were obviously frozen and fried from the market freezer ($15!!!l) My friend got the shrimp and grits and it was so much of the creamy gravy that it looked inedible. It had more of a cream of something tan gravy than grits . My friend only took a bite, and without asking, the hostess took it off the check which was nice but the bill was still $71!! So all in all it's a great place to go to play " I Spy" but the food isn't worth the trip unfortunately...... read more