I was in the mood for a breakfast sandwich and found myself by Charles Street Market. It was a cold one, and all of the side entrances were locked so I thought I was out of luck. Glad I stayed persistent. I visited Steve's for the first time, and ordered a scrapple, egg & cheese on white toast. I devoured that thing so fast, I decided to order another sandwich, this time with sausage, and that one may have been even better. The staff was friendly, the food came out fast, and completely hit the spot and cured my craving. 5 stars. read more

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Last December we visited the Cross Street Market for the first time, a bit before xmas. We were looking for something quick, but filling for lunch, during our break between mental health appointments. (Your mental health is important! Don't slack on those therapy appointments!) Originally I thought that we would return at some point in the future, but now that we've gotten to know the neighborhoods a little better, I'm more excited to try different restaurants along Key Highway, especially if we don't have to pay to park in a garage. Jeremy ended up ordering a cheesesteak (American cheese, grilled onion) from Steve's Lunch. It was a decent sandwich. If you like cheesesteaks, you'll probably like this one. If you are picky about cheesesteaks, this one might be on the line for you. Jeremy gets hardly any toppings on his sandwich, leaving "nothing to hide behind" but I'll admit I like everything on my cheesesteaks. I ordered elsewhere, so I can't give you the report on whether their tomatoes were pale and tasteless, or if the lettuce was rotten. All I know is that I had a bite of this sandwich and could have finished the entire thing. Something about this place reminds me of days gone by. I could imagine blue collar workers grabbing a bite here, and being quite satisfied. The nostalgia hits hard. read more

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The workers are so kind! My ham, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich was amazing and perfect for a cold morning. read more

Steve's Lunch - ham, egg and cheese on white toasted bread - Fast Food Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Came inside Cross Street Market for a bite. It was between Steve's or Chicken Lab. My fiancée convinced me to go with Steve's since they're usually closed when we're here. It did not disappoint. This might be my third time here. I usually get the cheesesteak lunch special that comes with a drink and fries ($13). I'm glad they were busy because the staff appears hard working and the food here is very good. The cheesesteak roll was soft and chewy, and the oils and grease did not seep through. I got onions and provolone and as you can see from the photos, the sandwich was hot and fresh, with a nice stretch from the cheese. The fries had a nice color, crispy on the outside, but soft and chewy on the inside. This meal hit the spot. There is plenty of seating inside CSM. Come to Steve's for a great satisfying meal at a reasonable price. read more

Steve's Lunch - Fries - Fast Food Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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It's meh. The set up, service, and food are just meh. The prices aren't that crazy considering the food is less than average. The hamburger was dry and seemed like it had died in a freezer months ago. There was a decent attempt made on the sausage egg and cheese on wheat. I could have just gone over to the crepe woman and had something fire. It's nothing to write home about but will keep you from starvation. read more

Steve's Lunch - Sausage egg and cheese on wheat - Fast Food Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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No fuss, no frills, just an older man and his griddle cooktop. You get your order in and you leave in an exchange of few words. Steve's Lunch is far from glamorous, but it is fast, and when you just wanna walk down the street with burger and fries in hand before you get back to your shift, Steve's has your back with some of the thickest kaiser rolls I've seen. It actually works great, since all of the mess you'd get with a weaker bun is contained by the roll; this is, in a word, perfect stroll snacking. It's the cheapest food in the entire Cross Street Market, too, which is probably its niche. I can't hate it, but I wish the fries were seasoned a bit more evenly. At least I got my money's worth from one of the few mom and pop-style places left in the downtown area. read more

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What you might expect for a quick diner bite. I got the egg, bacon, and hashbrown breakfast. The price was excellent- $8.48! The customer service was great. The meal was cooked fresh to order and didn't take long to prepare at all. The hash browns were delicious. The bacon, a bit salty. The eggs were very bland. I would ask them to put seasoning on them next time. Easy, breezy breakfast in the Cross Street Market. read more

Steve's Lunch - a plate of eggs, hash browns and bacon - Fast Food Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

steve knows ball. this was the best chicken tender i have ever eaten in my life. it was so fresh and thin and crispy unlike anything i've ever had. btw sometimes the card machine is not working. read more

My favorite breakfast sandwich and hangover cure is the ham and egg on kaiser roll with mayo, lettuce and tomato. Long nights in the JHU and St. Agnes hospitals were always tolerated by looking forward to this quick $5 remedy. Best value in Federal Hill Charm City. read more

Such a nice guy! Had breakfast here. Only place open. But the food is very homey. No muss no fuss. Just wanted to say thanks for a great breakfast and will definitely stop in again. read more

Great cheesesteak. Lots of good lunch counter choices. Feels like you are at a good diner, just it is a lunch counter inside a market with many food options. The cheesesteak was juicy & delicious. I ate half, saved the 2nd half to eat the next day as I did after hearing it up under the broiler. Good solid fries to go with the sandwich too. read more

I feel silly giving any sort of review for a business I only bought a homemade unsweetened ice tea from (it was a hot day and yes it was a damn good tea!). But for those who loved this place in the past and would appreciate an update, or else for those interested in checking it out for the first time, I'm here to share a photo of their latest menu (late June 2022) read more

Steve's Lunch - menu from late June 2022 - Fast Food Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Fast and cheap. If you want some good flat top food this is the spot. Fries are amazing if you like squishy fries. Cheeseburger is very good too. read more

The food is great, their hotdogs are fresh and their lemonade is amazing, the staff are super nice, and the prices are so affordable, I got two hotdogs one fish fillet a box of fries and two small lemonades, and it was all under $25! And the two small lemonades can have one free refill each. read more

I got a note from the manager thanking me for my mask feed back. So yesterday, I went back. The person at the counter had their mask below the nost and two others did not have a mask on or had it below the mouth. Sorry but they should not have replied if they really ÷were not going to change. Not going back. read more

Their service is fast, and their turkey club sandwich on whole wheat toast is delicious.

I was starving today and scoping out the neighborhood. Steve's is definitely the most welcoming business in the market. The best part was the staff! They were so nice and even threw in some crab soup they had extra of. My cheesesteak was good too. I'll definitely be back - can't wait to try to steak fish read more

Came here with hubby for a quick lunch. We both got cheesesteak and fries. I normally don't eat cheesesteak so when I have a taste for one it's like get it. We came to this spot in cross street market cause we were in the neighborhood. Nice spot. The cheesesteak wasn't over stuffed which is fine. The taste was fresh and good . The fries were made so well. You'll be amazed how many ppl mess up a fry. Let me tell you though, I looked to my left and a man had a plate of fries and gravy. I don't eat fries and gravy but I was so tempted to order some. All in all this place is a good spot ran by good ppl. read more

The food at this location is on point, if you are in to American fried food. They give large portions for the price as well. I had the cheesesteak and fries and was impressed. The bread for the sandwiches is very good! read more

Steve's Lunch - Cheesesteak and fries - Fast Food Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Steve's Lunch has been a staple in Cross Street Market. Every time I grab lunch here, it keeps getting better. This is a no frills place, but why mess with something that isn't broken? They have great lunch specials including fries and a drink with select sandwiches. I usually get the meatball or chicken sub and then split fries (since the order can be pretty large). Even with a smaller menu, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy! They recently started serving breakfast as well which is game changer. Steve's is one of the original vendors from Cross Street Market and I'm so glad they made a debut in the new renovated market !! read more

Great food and a menu that has a wide variety of offerings. Love all of the soups and my favorite dish is the steak fish sandwich. They have an awesome breakfast as well. read more

(6/28/2016) Was waiting for my car to get serviced on a weekday morning at Firestone and wandered over to Cross Street Market just to see what was open. Surprisingly, a lot at 9 am. Bruce Lee Wings and Nick's were tempting, but I went straight through past the butchers and fishmonger to the Light Street side and found Steve's Lunch. Usually we're here on a football Sunday drinking quart beers at Nick's raw bar or happy hour in the evenings and this part of the market is closed. There were 3 ladies working the counter, classic Bawlmer hons. There were several service and night shift staff coming in for their "lunches" or "dinner." Plenty of regulars, greeted by name and sandwiches already started before they ordered. Got a standard breakfast sandwich: sausage, egg, American cheese, on wheat toast. They use straight up shell eggs here. Bread was lightly toasted, very soft, like Wonder bread (not necessarily a bad thing in this case). Sausage patty was fatty, salty, peppery. Classic American diner fare, made to order, and piping hot. Prices cheap for Fed Hill. read more

Steve's Lunch - Sausage, Egg, and Cheese - Fast Food Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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You cannot beat the lunch deals at Steve's. Great for a quick lunch, or breakfast sandwich. I personally love the lunch special meatball sub, fries and a drink for $9. Can't beat it! read more

Steve's Lunch - Menu since the renovations to Cross St Market, very reasonable prices - Fast Food Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Steve's rocks it is my favorite place for a cheesesteak! I've never had a bad meal and love the crab soup as well!

This place is pretty solid. Went here yesterday with Pat when we couldn't find a place to sit for sushi, and we weren't let down! We got two sandwiches, fries, and two drinks for under $10. You can't beat that, unless you're eating at McDonalds. And if you are, wtf is wrong with you. My club was good. The bacon was crisp, which I enjoyed greatly. The fries were good too. I'd come back here again. I also enjoy that a hamburger is only $1.88 here. read more

Lunch was fantastic. We had the meatball sandwich and Maryland Crab Soup. The employees were great.

Great breakfast sandwiches with true Baltimore style, Hon! Cash only, so visit the ATM with the armed guard across the street. read more

My boyfriend and me come here every week (or atleast try), the ladys are AMAZING!! Always super nice and smiling! Subs are always perfect everytime, we don't go anywhere else for our subs. Sad to hear they will be closed for the summer. read more

Steve's Lunch - Fast Food Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great food at a reasonable price! Staff is very friendly. Must try the Steak Fish sandwich. Incredible.

Steve's Lunch sits inside the Cross Street Market, within walking distance of M&T Stadium and Camden Yards. You can park yourself at their indoor counter and look over the other vendors' stalls while you enjoy some traditional greasy spoon food. It was about 1:00pm when I got there, but they were still happy to serve up an egg, sausage and cheese sandwich. If I worked in the Federal Hill neighborhood, or if I were on my way to a Ravens game, this would be my spot for a casual lunch. read more

Steve's Lunch - October Friday afternoon at Steve's Lunch. - Fast Food Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Why is it so hard to find a traditional Philly style hoagie (that's Philadelphian for sub) here in Baltimore? I'm mean the city of Philadelphia is just an hour and forty-five minutes away from here for chrissake. I've been living here for almost ten years now and I've eaten at dozens of sandwich/sub shops here in Bmore, yet I still haven't found a sandwich that sends me home in one bite. Sure, I've had good panini, tasty club-style sandwiches, even a delectable hot sub every once and awhile, but I've never come across a real, authentic Philly-style hoagie--meaning deli-fresh meat and cheese layered on top a drop dead delicious roll and then covered with onions, lettuce, peppers, olive oil and vinegar. Sorry I'm getting sandwich-tracked....I mean side-tracked away from what I'm supposed to be reviewing here--Steve's Lunch Counter. Anyway, whenever I need to settle and get a half-decent hoagie from somewhere close to my house, I usually pick Steve's Lunch Counter. When all is said and done, it may be the closest thing I'll get to a real Philly Style hoagie here in Bmore. The meats are fresh, the roll isn't half bad, and the hots (Philadelphian for hot peppers) actually provide a nice kick to any sandwich. The ladies that work there, though, still give me the ol' wtf eyes whenever I ask for olive oil and vinegar. Anyway, the best part about Steve's is that it's dirt cheap. You usually can get a 8 inch hoagie with Utz chips (Bmore can do its chips though) and a drink for $6, which is really a good deal. What I really love about Steve's, though, are the breakfast sandwiches they serve up in the morning. They're making everything fresh right there on griddle and it makes for my favorite breakfast sandwich in Federal Hill hands down. I'm not exaggerating; I wish they were open on weekends more so I can get my bacon, egg, and cheese fix there more often. read more

This is the **only** vendor in Cross Street Market not following proper protocol during Covid. Every other shop has masks on and sanitary measures in place, yet at Steve's Lunch the staff are standing over a hot grill and an open cash register with their masks not covering their noses. Steve's Lunch, please: *you have to cover your nose with the mask for it to be effective.* This is unacceptable behavior, and they're compromising the safety and well-being of ALL the vendors in Cross Street Market by not operating safely. Do not go here until they get their act together. read more

I've been here for lunch the past 10 years hundreds of time. The lunch specials are the best value in Federal Hill. The Hoagies are large enough to fill you up and the fries are hot and made to order. The hot dogs are perfect. Breakfast sandwiches are large and fresh. Parking around the market can sometimes be an issue. read more

I can't believe that no one has reviewed Steve's Lunch. Steve's Lunch is a lunch counter at Cross Street Market. Come on, don't lots of people go there, or do only hobos without internet go there? Well, I went there. I got a cheesesteak special. It was cheap, and they give you a monster drink. Race towards diabetes with a 32 ounce Steve's Lunch Coke, why don't you. The fries were solid, the cheesesteak was pretty good. I'm not one of those screwballs that thinks the cheesesteak is an artform. See my McGurk's review. This is a pretty standard cheesesteak. If you are looking to eat on the cheap in the cross street area, you could probably do worse than Steve's. Next time I'll probably try something else. Oh, and I have to mention that the girl at the counter could not figure out my change. Hit those books, girl! read more

First, I'm generally not going to give sandwich shops of this genre more than three stars. It's just the nature of what they're serving that doesn't warrant a higher rating. This shop is located at one of of the Cross Street Market. Despite all the moaning from locals, parking in the area is not bad. They make your sandwich to order, specializing in hoagies, hot or cold. That being said, our party of four ordered a chicken filet, a fish filet, a grilled cheese and a meatball sub special (includes fries and a jumbo soda) all for $26.05. There's plenty of seating and the ladies behind the counter call out your order when ready. It's fast, easy and the food is fine. I wished the others had ordered fries as they ate all of mine! If I worked in the area, this would be a "go to" spot for brekkie and lunch. read more

The food is AWESOME, the staff is warm and welcoming, and the prices you can't beat. If you're stopping by Cross Street, I highly recommend this place. I get the crispy chicken sub it's one of the best I've ever had, and I've eaten my way around Baltimore. read more

Best part about this spot is the prices. Nothin is quality about their food. Gonna slip behind the other places opening up at the market

If you happen to find yourself in South Baltimore with a hankering for a cheesesteak, Steve's is the clear winner. Magerk's and Fat Larry's are fine in a pinch, but not memorable. What makes Steve's a cut above is the bread, which is on point: soft and delicate, with a crusty edge and a dusting of cornmeal. Honestly, one of those rolls with a frozen Steakum and a Kraft Single would have made a half decent sandwich. Philly purists may be disappointed to find that Cheez Whiz is not an option, but in this case it's not a drawback. My steak was made with some kind of white American, which was just right. It melts into the steak and onions, cloaking them in a velvety robe of cheesy, savory goodness. Paired with a plate of freshly cooked fries and a tall cup of carbonated HFCS, it all but made my afternoon. Go now. Eat sandwich. Rejoice and be merry. read more

I come here to get my grandfather steakfish sandwiches with cooked onions and mustard. Sometimes I snag myself a fried fish sandwich with some fresh UTZ chips or fries, and I always enjoy my lunch. Classic "greasy spoon" breakfast and lunch place in a classic Baltimore setting. read more

Family tradition.I love Mr. John and all the girls working here. Their steak subs with gravy fries are comfort food for me. Their soups are home made and fabulous. The service is wonderful and I LOVE STEVES LUNCH!! read more

Steve's Lunch - Three generations of our family have been going to Steve's Lunch. Family favorite! - Fast Food Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland