We stopped by Doppio Pasticceria Sicilian Bakery for lunch with our two Grand-Loves (ages 6 and…read more10). It is a cozy, smaller spot, but the team moves really efficiently. We opted to sit inside instead of the patio because a rogue bee decided to bother the girls, LOL! The pizzas are made completely fresh to order. We got a Pepperoni Pizza for the girls and the Meat Lover's Pizza for my Wife(My BFF) and me (we swapped out the prosciutto and added onions). The girls absolutely loved theirs and knocked down 3 to 4 slices each! The crust had great crispness and held up firmly without getting soggy. The pepperoni and sausage brought tremendous flavor, though I preferred the Meat Lover's because the sausage and onions created that extra layer of savory depth. The crust edge was just a tiny bit darker than we normally prefer, but that was minuscule compared to the overall quality. Big thumbs up all around for both the food and the friendly service. Before leaving, we had to grab some treats from the bakery side to go: Cannoli: My Wife (My BFF) ordered this (fried shell filled fresh to order with sheep's milk ricotta, cinnamon, chocolate chips, candied orange, and pistachio). Classic and delicious. Bomboloni: An incredible fried yeasted doughnut filled with honey saffron pastry cream. The dough itself was so soft, pillowy, and fresh. The honey saffron filling is unique, light, and not overly sweet, my Wife (My BFF) wasn't as keen on that specific flavor profile, but I loved it. Cornetto: Essentially a giant, lightly sweetened laminated brioche croissant. Flaky, buttery, and light. We could easily eat these pastries on a regular basis. We're thrilled to have found another go-to pizza and bakery spot whenever the craving hits!

Didn't love it, but I think it's just not for me…read more Came on a Sunday morning, as others have mentioned it's very small inside but it's nicely designed with beautiful tile. We got 2 pastries and 2 coffee drinks. I got a lemon spritz espresso soda thing which actually was delicious! My husband got plain iced coffee which was also good. What I didn't appreciate was my drink being served in a soggy, soaking wet/condensing cup. They use paper to go cups. They need to figure that out, it was pretty rough to hold - collapsing and soggy, not a great experience. Our pastries were just okay - got the fig/creme filled big puff and a spinach ricotta pastry. Both were fine, a bit dry, and I've had similar/better things from Tous Le Jous, cafe dear Leon, and even ovenbird. These seemed maybe not so fresh. They do charge a 15% gratuity for all orders so we paid about $4 extra for a soggy cup and only okay pastries. Ultimately we just didn't love the experience and the cost. I'd come back to try the pizza and sandwiches but I will have low expectations.

Warning: only go on week days…read more When the owner is working it's great but on weekends the people he has working are clowns and cry if they have to break a sweat. One of them was being such a whiney baby that I just walked out -not worth it on the weekend . Gen Z can't handle crowds-they're too fragile

This coffee shop is such a treat in this neighborhood! My partner and I had iced horchata, mine…read morewith oat milk and theirs with espresso and oat milk. It was DELICIOUS. Not too sweet and the cinnamon was just perfect, not too overpowering. Baristas were kind and offered good recommendations. The vibe is pretty chill, the seating is along the coffee bar and one table and chairs set to the side.

Awesome local hole-in-the-wall indie style coffee shop! Love their spiced hot chocolate and I'm…read moresure the snacks/food they offer are great as well! Friendly staff members and speedy service! :)

The Bun Shop is a large open yet dark space with a good amount of seating. They will heat up your…read morebun selections for immediate enjoyment. We got ours heated for the train trip, since they were stored chilled. The breakfast bun fared better of my two picks, as the folded up corners of the chickpea pastry got tough to bite through when consumed later at room temperature.

DOPE! Definitely a great little find in Baltimore. I ordered the Crab Bagel, and OMG...that…read morebread?! Literally one of the softest, fluffiest rolls I've ever had, topped with crab meat. It was SO good. I could honestly eat this every single day and not get tired of it. If you're coming here for the first time, this is definitely something I'd recommend trying. I also ordered the Basil Hibiscus Iced Tea. Now, this one wasn't quite what I expected. It was a little too bitter for my taste, but not necessarily bad. Next time, I'd probably add a little agave to balance things out. I've also heard amazing things about their sandwiches, so those are definitely on my list for the next visit. As far as the atmosphere, the inside is fairly spacious, and there's also an outdoor patio, which is a nice bonus when the weather is good. Just know that it can get pretty LOUD inside, so if you're looking for somewhere quiet to sit and have a conversation, keep that in mind. Overall, great food, a cool vibe, and that Crab Bagel alone is worth another visit. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. Highly recommend!

Getting into this place on weekends is a nightmare, so I simply waited for a weekday opportunity to…read morecheck them out. Even then, lunch time is busy but at least we were able to find seating inside on this drizzly day. I dig the minimalist affect and the laid back atmosphere, but lunch was why we came. My friend and I both had a floral iced tea and salmon clubs. Delicious! I have to strategically plan another weekday to check them out again.

I decided to finally give it a try. It's super cute inside! Definitely one of those aesthetic…read morecoffee shops. I was surprised on how empty it was inside (only 1 additional customer working on her laptops). I expected the place to be busy considering that it's right across the street from the law school. I ordered the Iced Caramel Macchiato and by far, it is one of the best I've ever had!! I didn't see a food menu and the pastry display was empty. I've been back a few times and the drinks keep getting better and better but the lack of traffic has me believing that this new favorite of mine may not make it. The staff is friendly.

If you want clean coffee and clean food, I suggest reconsidering Olivia Coffee…read more I worked at Olivia Coffee for approximately two months, and my experience was extremely disappointing. I found the workplace unprofessional, felt I was not properly trained, and did not feel that my concerns were taken seriously. I was criticized for making a coffee I had only learned how to prepare three days earlier. Instead of receiving proper guidance and support as a new employee, I felt more attention was given to my mistakes than to helping me learn and improve. My biggest concerns were cleanliness and food safety. I repeatedly observed flies around the drink preparation area and landing on top of the pastries being served to customers. If you visit Olivia Coffee, pay attention to the pastry display and drink preparation area, as I personally observed flies in these areas. I reported this directly to the owner and was told an exterminator would be contacted. However, I never saw the issue resolved, and the owner did not respond further to my concerns. I also have written messages regarding concerns about moldy sandwiches. An employee reported customer complaints about moldy sandwiches and mentioned a customer's sandwich that was moldy during my last shift. The owner acknowledged seeing a returned sandwich and responded that if another one was found, everything should be removed. An employee expressed concern that someone could eat the food without realizing it was moldy and said a quality check should be performed. I am including a photo of a sandwich with a dark, fuzzy-looking spot on the bread that concerned me. I cannot confirm what the spot is from the photo alone, but, combined with the messages about the reported mold concerns, it raised serious questions for me about food quality and handling. I also personally witnessed a managers take drugs from a customer while on shift. I reported what I witnessed directly to the owner, but I did not observe any action being taken in response to my report. I found this concerning and felt that serious workplace issues were not being addressed. Additionally, I have concerns about unequal treatment and potential anti-Black bias in the workplace. I felt that white employees received more training, better treatment, and more patience than I did. I observed white employees make drinks incorrectly without receiving the same level of criticism I experienced. I was criticized for a drink I had only learned to prepare three days earlier, while I felt other employees were given more room to learn from their mistakes. After going nearly two weeks without being scheduled, my employment was terminated due to performance concerns and scheduling limitations. Two white employees had been hired and scheduled before my employment ended. Considering the differences in training and treatment I experienced, these circumstances left me questioning whether I was treated fairly as a Black employee. Customers deserve clean food and drinks, and employees deserve proper training, respectful treatment, and management that takes legitimate concerns seriously. Based on my experience, I would encourage customers and prospective employees to consider these concerns before deciding to visit or work here. I hope management takes these issues seriously and makes meaningful improvements.

Great Coffee, their lavender latte is creamy and really flavorful. I also tried the members…read moresandwich it's a classic turkey sandwich on sourdough bread, nothing special but pretty good! Customer service was amazing and the local is really cute. Good vibe.

Food. 3/10 Atmosphere 6/10…read moreService 5/10 Tips: there is a huge parking lot! Honestly, I'm not sure what happened with my tomato soup, but it was so watery. I could taste water and salt only, no tomato. My sandwich was really bland and I did not like the bread at all. Also, they gave me two slices of pickles, the ends of it, was I really supposed to eat that? I feel like it was supposed to be thrown away and they just added it to my plate. Overall, pretty disappointed after coming all the way here from Philadelphia. Coffee also tasted watered down and diluted, even though I got three shots.

I recently moved to the Bolton Hill neighborhood, and this is the closest café to my place. I've…read moreordered a number of cappuccinos from here and find them to be of top quality. The service is friendly and it's acute environment. I haven't personally had the Panini, but my wife believes that they are good. I did have a bagel sandwich, which was just OK. The bagel was a little sweet for me. Overall, though I really do like this place.

This was my second time here, but first time in. My first visit they were closing early as we…read morepulled up. This time around I met up with a friend over beverages. I grabbed a strawberry smoothie, it was okay, I wouldn't order again but I also drank my whole smoothie. Ordering was smooth, I looked around for a menu before being told I needed to use the kiosk, whoops my bad. The space has a vibe and you can tell thought went into the decor, but I had trouble with the cleanliness. I avoided the couch filled with stains and then the flies. I looked around to see if I saw fly traps but I didnt. I eventually got up and went outside as I was constantly swatting at flies.

When I was craving good coffee and good vibes while in Baltimore, it was Bird In Hand that…read moredelivered on almost every occasion (pretty much all the time that I didn't switch things up by going to Blueprint, with their review coming later)! On top of being a solid coffeehouse, Bird doubles as a great local bookstore filled with plenty of good reads. But I was craving caffeine and their seasonal lattes and Vietnamese iced coffee proved to be sweet revelations! they also have a full espresso bar and even have a good selection of spirits for when you need to kick back and imbibe on a cocktail. For food I saw a lot of temptng options on the menu,which included breakfast options like avocado toast and egg & cheese sandwiches, and seasonal salads. But it was hard to turn down the spicy ham banh MI which delivered a savory salty burn in the right way! Toss in awesome service, and a water refill station that serves still and sparkling, and you have the perfect pick me up!

Cutest little coffee shop! The employees were very friendly and our order came out promptly. The…read morestrawberry matcha was perfectly balanced and the iced coffee was just the right strength. The cinnamon roll was delicious!

Good Neighbor is an absolute VIBE! If you're looking for a trendy, laid-back spot to kick back,…read moreenjoy some coffee or wine, and just escape for a little while, this is definitely the place. We ordered the croissant, cinnamon brioche toast, a bowl of fruit, an iced chai latte, and a hot chocolate. The cinnamon brioche toast was easily a standout, it had the perfect combination of cinnamon and butter in every bite and tasted phenomenal. The iced chai latte was a little watered down for my preference, but it was still enjoyable. The atmosphere is really what makes Good Neighbor special. The space has such a cool, relaxed energy that makes you want to hang out and stay awhile. Parking can be a little tricky, so I'd recommend planning ahead, but overall, this was such a great experience. Great food, great atmosphere, and an overall amazing vibe. I'll definitely be back!

nice people, good vibes, warm atmosphere. i ordered the…read morematch latte and it was definitely one of the better ones i've tried. i didn't get it sweetened and even then its still very good. definitely would recommend!

Excellent chicken pot pie and sweet potato pie. The women that helped us were super nice and…read morelooked up the ingredients to make the foods I am allergic to were not in the ingredients. Whenever we come to Baltimore this is on our list of best places to eat.

OMG so good, rustic and tastes homemade…read more Baltimore Bxmb (5/5) - Baltimore's Berger's Cookies nestled on a vanilla egg custard base. We warmed it up in the oven and air fryer a few times which let the chocolate melt.