Coffee Beanery in Owings Mills is my daily go‑to spot -- truly my favorite takeout place ever --…read moreand the reason is simple: Farouk and his incredible team. Every day, I order my caramel crunch swirl drink with whipped cream and an extra shot of espresso, plus both a mango smoothie and a strawberry‑banana smoothie. Their drinks are exceptional -- and their smoothies are honestly the best I've ever had anywhere. I recognized Farouk the very first day I walked in, even before I knew why. He used to serve me at Rita's across the street, and he's one of those rare lights of a human you never forget -- not because of what they say, but because of how they make you feel. When he looked up and said, "How are you, my friend? I used to serve you at Rita's!" everything clicked. He remembers my name. He remembers my complicated daily order to the letter. He greets me with warmth every single time -- even when I walk in two minutes before closing. And unlike so many places these days, he never shows irritation or rushes me. He makes me feel valued. One night, I accidentally called 30 minutes after they had already closed -- and Farouk still answered the phone, cheerfully, by name, and took my order anyway. Only after confirming it would be ready did he gently mention their Sunday hours. He still insisted I come pick it up. That kind of customer service is almost unheard of today. There's also Yani, who is shy but incredibly talented. She listens with her whole heart and makes drinks that feel like little works of art. She puts genuine care into every cup. And the kindness doesn't stop there. I've been surprised with freebie drinks when there was extra smoothie mix, offered a mistaken drink for free, and even had two drinks remade after I dropped them in the parking lot. Farouk saw it happen, took the empty cups from my hands, and recreated them without hesitation. Moments like these create customers for life. Coffee Beanery deserves a solid 5 stars across every platform. ---

Came here a year ago and loved the potential but not the food or service. So I'm…read moreBack to see how it's going. Some change. Place is still clean and looking new! They take good care of it. Interesting K cups for sale!! Eggnog, strawberry rhubarb, and other flavors you won't see elsewhere. Gone is the cherry coffee. And breakfast was 24 dollars for a coffee and flat croissant. I wanted the fluffy one with chocolate and pistachio but they got the order wrong and I got the flat, moist bottomed, sugar topped with artificial crusties that they call knaifev and I suspect is a phyllo dough crunchy. No bagels now (there is a bagel place in the complex). Coffee was ok. Took a while for the serve and sit for a regular coffee. Still lots of potential. They are trying. And for convenience, or before or after a soldiers delight hike it hits the spot just right.

Today I decided to slip in to the my new favorite local cafe. The fresh flowers are also magnets to…read moreme. I chose a hot carrot cake latte with oatmilk, a blueberry breadpudding muffin topped with almonds and a corned beef on house made sode bread. I enjoyed absolutely everything. The sode bread added much unique flavor; however, the sandwich crumbled as its biscuit texture absorbed some of the juices from the cheese/sauerkraut/corned beef. Definitely a mountain of mouth watering flavor. The staff are so warming and gentle all that match the environment for a complete relaxed vibe. Ill be sad on Mondays as they unwind with being off from serving up great goodness throughout the week. Check them out Tuesday thru Sunday you should not regrret.

Continuing on my list of coffee shops, I tried The Reister's Daughter in Reisterstown, MD. This…read moreplace was great. We met some friends and were able to find both parking and a table. I had a mocha latte and this Iranian Chocolate Pop-Tart thing that was awesome.... I really need to start taking pictures of my food and these places. The ambiance is that of a coffee house but this coffee house is an old historic building with natural wood floors and big windows. The layout is convenient for having a mix of seating and the volume was such that we could hear our party but not feel like we were screaming. The coffee was good. the people friendly, the snacks (ok not a meal but too much to ignore from the experience) the snacks were delightful. My wife almost ate half of my Pop-tart it was so good. Ok, this one gets a definite try, the locals seemed to like it, it was close-ish to Columbia, and worth checking out.

Fresh Bakery in Owings Mills is my absolute favorite! They have so many cupcake flavors to choose…read morefrom, plus amazing specialty cakes and pies. They also do beautiful custom cakes for all kinds of occasions, birthdays, weddings, and more. Everything is always fresh, delicious, and made with care. Highly recommend for any sweet craving or special event!

I visited on Tuesday at 9am. The cupcakes and specialty desserts were beautifully displayed. I got…read morefeedback from the cashier before deciding on 4 cupcakes and the mini key lime pie. They offered both traditional and nontraditional cupcake flavors so it is guaranteed that you'll find something that you enjoy. My family devoured the cupcakes and loved each flavor. They were not too sweet. The coffee was also inexpensive so we ordered a mocha to go. It was really hot, which is what I prefer. Service was great and they have a rewards program. I look forward to trying the peach cobbler and the banana pudding next.

Alright, let me be straight...we were on the wait list for Eggspectation...eggs, bacon,…read morepancakes!!!! But we're hungry and walking around to see what else was around while waiting and this gem we stumbled upon. At first the prices were a bit like...come on now...but after ordering and eating, I'd say ok to going back. Kids split a protein waffle and a yogurt parfait. I had the avocado toast with a hard boiled egg...shoulda got 2 eggs. Wife got a tomato, mozzarella with prosciutto toast. All were delicious and presentation was first class. Hopefully this spot makes it and we can come back for another meal.

Stopped in to grab a quick breakfast. The staff was friendly and I was greeted immediately with…read morerecommendations. They had the daily specials written on a chalk board. There are a good number of options from juices/smoothies, toasts and acai bowls. The space was very clean and looked perfect for a short meeting or teleworking. I ordered the smoked salmon toast and the cure juice. The toast was quickly made. It was asethically pleasing, but also delicious! The flavor was fresh and so tasty. In addition, the juice was a complimented the meal. I was worried that I would still be hungry, but it actually filled me up. Thanks Toastique, I will be back!

Chocolate and pour over coffee? That's always a win in my book. Black Eyed Susan is a locally owned…read moreand family run establishment featuring fun Maryland giftware and an assortment of local Maryland coffee, chocolate by a historic Baltimore company, and Maryland snacks/spices/cookies. There is a very fun family history pertaining to this shop's unique rights to sell exclusive Wockenfuss chocolate. Rachel, the owner's niece, was very friendly and knowledgeable about all products in the store. She also made a delicious pour-over coffee. Would definitely come back!

Sent a gift basket to my dear friend in Virginia. Sherry went above & beyond to make it special &…read morefilled with delicious Baltimore/Maryland made cookies, candy, popcorn, nuts, crackers, old bay etc. My friend was overwhelmed in a good way & now needs to have a party to share all the goodies. It was a great value, shipping was prompt w/o additional fees. Highly recommend & will order again THANK YOU

Can we just take a moment to talk about the pastries here? Tried a date and walnut scone and a…read morehazelnut croissant, omg. I think that was the best scone I've ever had in my life. Definitely going on a weekday if you can because the lines get really long on weekends and the pastries are first come first serve. The iced latte was great too but definitely also try the baked goods when you are there. No pics because I ate everything too fast.

Finally stopped here! The coffee was good, I didn't get anything special just a nice hot latte…read more Would love to try one of their fun drinks next time! It's definitely the price of a boutique coffee stop, I paid around $20 for coffee and a danish (+tip). Btw- their pastries sound amazing, I had the butternut squash danish and after a quick toast in the oven it was amazing! The cashier was great at recommending a sweet or savory pastry. Parking can be tough, I walked from the little back area because I was worried there wouldn't be space in the front. You order outside and they have some picnic tables for seating (this would be an adorable spot to visit when it's warm).

the food was amazing and the staff were super welcoming! I'd definitely come back! The location of…read morethe restaurant is kind of hidden but overall it was a good experience.

What a wonderful surprise!…read more I happened to be in the area around lunchtime and saw Terri's on Yelp. Everything about this local spot was amazing. I was welcomed into the restaurant and helped through the menu. Everyone was super friendly. I ordered a buttermilk chicken sandwich. It was fresh and delicious ... a bit too big for me to finish. The fries were perfect. Nothing was fancy, just well prepared and good! I will make an excuse to drive over this way and come again. 100% recommended!

This place is a natural gem!!! They have many different products to try. There is a diet juice…read more The young lady was very knowledgeable! They gave sea moss, they make natural salads, and sandwiches! The place was very clean. I would check this place out again!

Back again!!! Stopped past for a quick strawberry banana smoothie with added spinach…read more So Yummy and definitely delicious Will definitely be back

We stopped in with friends and got bubble teas. We also wanted some chicken. The kiosk mistakenly…read moreallowed us to order chicken although there wasn't any available due to the kitchen shutting down 30 min before closing. The owner was so apologetic and kind. He refunded me my money with no issues for the chicken I ordered. Kung Fu Tea is always a dope fun and colorful environment. The space was super clean. There are some chairs to sit while you wait for your items but no real tables to sit and eat/drink. I love the menu selections and the kiosk makes easy to order and customize your drink to your liking. I've been to many Kung Fu tea locations but this one is my favorite!!! The kind staff make a huge difference.

I decides to try this place as I drive by it many times…read more Its in the area of the CCBC / BALTO CO LIBRARY and Owings Mill Subway. I went in and realized they sell more then their name. Its a wide variety of food and Asian boba teas. I was greeted, explained the tea meny and had my order taken. The price is within reason. There are a few seats inside and seemingly cluttered wall of menu type items but organized. I chose a non dairy tea; favored green tea with added boba. Within a decent time my drink was provided. It did not wow me and I would rather travel to get a decent boba tea.

This is a gem in the Owings Mills area. This market is fairly new and has room to grow, but what…read morethey have is a very well anchored start. The selection of Organic produce is grown by local farmers. The list of vendors is growing and currently include: Barbour Fruit Farm, Homeland Organic Coffee, Kayam Farm, Infused Spreads, Penn Farm, Devas Gardens Teas, Edrich Farm, The Breadery Breads, Sole-utions Reflexology, Eula's Soups. Sunday morning at 9am is a nice time to enjoy outdoor shopping.