Kitsch Cafe opens early and is the only coffee shop inside R. House serving breakfast. It's such a…read moregreat spot to start the day! I absolutely loved the Monte Cristo breakfast sandwich -- fried egg, turkey, jalapeño, cheddar, and strawberry jam. The sweet and savory mix was perfect. 10/10, I can't wait to order it again. I also really enjoyed their Mango & Golden Milk smoothie -- such a unique and refreshing combination. Service was ok. I wasn't greeted immediately , but the cashier's recommendations were spot on.

Tried this place for the first time on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered an iced drink and a chocolate…read morechip cookie. I was torn between the chocolate chip muffin or cookie and decided on the cookie. It did not disappoint. It was soft, fresh. The iced drink was not what I thought it was going to be so I won't rate it.

We came here after a movie and decided to try their egg waffles. We also got a fruit tea (can't…read moreremember which one) and a milk tea. The fruit tea was really sweet. I had gotten 30% sweetness, but it was still really really sweet. I might go no sweetness next time. The milk tea was good! We got 3 original egg waffles. They made them one by one, it seems they have one dedicated egg waffle maker for the original. Even then, it only took like 9 minutes for those egg waffles. I could see it being a lot longer if it was super busy/multiple people before you had ordered waffles. I wish they had a peanut butter/condensed milk topping combo instead of just condensed milk. The egg waffles smelled really good and were delicious! Not bad. If I were in the area and needed a sweet treat, I'd come back.

There wasn't much of a wait which was a surprise since it's Saturday night. I usually get the…read morebutterfly pea tea with popping boba but today I tried the taro milk tea without red beans. I thought it was bland and didn't really have a flavor like other businesses I've been to, so I won't order that again. I also got a waffle which was really good! They now have one kiosk for ordering if you do not want to order at the counter.

So good and yummy ^_^…read more The caramel frappuccino was so good, it's not on the menu however, if you asked them they will make it for you. I'm definitely getting one later today for a pick me up!

I went here based in the good review only to be cursed at by the short order cook when I asked…read morewhere to pay for my coffee. i saw there was a cash register but no one was there. apparently that makes me an "f@€%£#'n nut". I can't vouch for the food. The coffee was okay. the service was horrible.

It's very easy to order coffee from the website, and my coffee was at my door the next morning!…read more There's a small delivery charge, but to me, it's worth it. Why is it worth it? The majority of their coffees are organic, and small-batch roasted. They're sold as actual pounds 16 oz, rather than 12 oz at the grocery store. I've been enjoying their coffee since 2016. My favorite so far is Rock Creek Reserve, which I purchased at the Olney Farmers Market (recommended by the seller after discussing what I like and don't like). It's indescribably good, so smooth, and full-bodied. Next on my list is Charm City Blend, which I wanted to try solely on the name, since I was born and raised in Baltimore. Right now, I'm really enjoying Royal Blue Blend and it's so delicious and aromatic. Next will be Bird City Blend for obvious reasons. I've never been disappointed!

Cool local spot…read more Food is decent. I enjoyed a turkey and provolone with all the fixings. Great hummus. Coffee might be too dark for most. Come here for a good hang out spot.

Coincidentally, I will be going to the Playa Bowls in Burtonsville today for lunch! I love Playa…read moreBowls (see my 5-star review of the Burtonsville one). That's the only location within 10 miles of my home. The only other location of Playa Bowls I've been to was the Baltimore County one by Quarry Lake. Yesterday, I reviewed the out of town P pick in 2025 alphabet series. Representing the runner up to the out of town pick, P is for Playa Bowls. I visited this location on Friday, December 26. I had a deal for a free peppermint iced coffee with bowl purchase. I had visited my parents in PA for Christmas and was coming back into town. I saw this location wasn't too far off 695. I had never been to Quarry Lake and is a nice area. I was here for one of those weird very late lunch around 4 PM, but I wanted the deal and the timing was right. It was pretty dead around here as it was the day after Christmas. I parked in a parallel spot right in the front; they also have a parking lot in the back. Staff was nice. I paid for some strawberry bowl with peppermint to get the free seasonal iced coffee. They didn't have any issue getting the deal to work. I waited at one of their seats near the food station. This location is a lot bigger than the Burtonsville one. They made the bowl first, and then they said we're out of the flavoring for the coffee, so it'd just be a black coffee. I said that wasn't the same as what I wanted or paid for. They apologized saying that their shipments come in on Thursday, but it was Christmas so shipments didn't come. So, it made sense why they were out. But I think perhaps they could've been more prepared and gotten extra shipment on Thursday, 12/18. They did say I could switch out for a smoothie. I said I don't want a smoothie, I'm already having this fruity bowl. He said I could pick any drink I wanted. I got some juice cleanse drink that was normally $8.99. I figured that could be good for me plus I wanted to ideally get their most expensive tier drink in lieu of not getting the iced coffee. The bowl was delicious per normal. Fresh strawberries, banana, granola, chocolate, peppermint, etc. all great. As for the juice drink, it was some cayenne fruit juice. It was kind of weird, had a bit of a kick, not my cup of tea. I drank it, but really would've liked the iced coffee better. Thankfully, I had some water in the car to wash down the strange juice. So, I was kind of annoyed. They should've known and warned me before I paid. I'm not sure I would've gone with Playa Bowl if they had been out of the coffee; that the catalyst to go down there was the free iced coffee deal. In spite of that negative, like Burtonsville location, the bowls are great, staff is nice, and they did try to accommodate with free any drink.

I had a taste for an acai bowl. Looked and decided after 7pm to take a 20 minute ride to this…read morelocation that states it open until 10pm. Its located in the perfect relaxed scenic portion of the Quarry. When I arrived it was a constant flow of patrons at 8pm. Parking isnt chaotic as its plenty from the front to the back. (Two entrance doors for this eatery) Walking in had a feel of being on an oceanfront with the wall decor and choice of colors. The menu of acai bowl options are many. I chose the tropical bowl without really paying attention; thinking it was the most popular one where ever you go. To receive it and its the original base with pineapple, bananas, honey and coconut flakes. It was the perfect acai bowl and tasty. The failure of me paying attention meant great taste of another choice I would probably not have decided on. The light and perfect treat that will have me coming back to Playa Bowls no matter the time.

I was doing a AV check for work and noticed the shop on my way out of the Hotel…read more I stopped in and took a look at the menu. They have a large assortment of drinks and flavors. The service was Prompt and friendly. I spoke with the owners (I believe) they just opened 4 days ago! They were excited to serve me and made sure I got my drink quickly. I got an iced Mocha which was delicious. The inside was nice and had a chill vibe,petite sitting area a few tables, nice coffee art. Overall a nice spot that I will definitely visit again! Really happy I stumbled upon Mocha & Pearl

this place just had their grand opening on saturday. i went with a few friends so i got to sample a…read morefew different things. the people that work here are very friendly and attentive. i ordered the pistachio milk tea, which came with pistachio butter on the inside of the cup, and some coffee cake. the coffee cake was quite good! the boba wasn't hard at all and had a great flavor. the tea had a weak pistachio flavor but the butter in the cup made up for it. i also tried the taro boba, which is EASILY the best taro around. the sunset bliss fruit tea tasted weirdly like the blue scooby doo gummies (a good thing). the seating selection here is quite small, so expect to take things to go if you're going at a busy time. this will surely become my go-to boba place.

Okay, yes, their food is okay, so definitely don't come here if you're in another part of the…read morehospital or anything, but if you're a med student, Wenz becomes synonymous with home. It's the ~cool~ place to have meetings and gossip sessions. Also, their chai lattes (hot and iced) are NOT to be ignored! Much better than Starbucks, and many area coffee shops I've tried. But actually maybe avoid them because they're potentially addicting (data to come). Also their muffins are surprisingly moist. They have Jamaican beef patties (yes, another surprising menu choice) (ground beef in puff pastry) and egg/cheese puff pastries that are pretty good heavy-snack options. Separately, I do wish the fajita veggies they put in the quesadilla were pre-sautéed. Some of my (non-vegetarian!) friends swear by the veggie burger and accompanying chipotle sauce. It's very nice to have a reliable face behind the counter and the baristas are very speedy. Wenz is the perfect place to escape to in the middle of mandatory lecture. If you tiptoe back in with a chai latte and your eyes down, no one will even notice (maybe). Even if they do, it is oh so worth it.

Look, if you're here or considering eating here, it's almost certainly because you really don't…read morehave much of a choice. The place is frequented by starving, tired, and/or depressed medical students, with the occasional sprinkling of Hopkins faculty who for some reason have decided not to use their nonzero income on literally any other food option; if you happen to just be visiting the hospital, please don't bother making the trek to Wenz: you'll be sorely disappointed. Hey, Wenz is at least consistent, if nothing else. To be fair, the food's exactly what you'd expect, if you expect to get the most mediocre version of that food item you've ever had, at a more expensive price point than you should be paying. I tend to get one of the bagel sandwiches (egg, cheese, and ham/sausage/bacon), a chicken quesadilla, or recently, the Mediterranean egg white sandwich with spinach, cheddar, and pesto; all of these are okay. There're a decent number of vegetarian options: the veggie quesadilla and veggie burger are fairly decent, and you might like them even if you're not a vegetarian. It's a decent meeting spot, and the coffee's alright. All in all, at Wenz you'll rarely get anything flat out bad, but you'll never get anything great. Sometimes, that's ok. Oh, and as an aside, I'm actually sitting in Wenz in my profile picture, holding a Wenz premade sandwich. Don't let the smile deceive you; please don't get one of the premade sandwiches. You won't be happy if you do.

I was craving a smoothie on a warm day in April when we were walking back to Hampden from the 32nd…read moreStreet Farmers Market, and so we stopped in at Pure Green. I had ordered from them via DoorDash before, so I knew I liked their smoothies, but I had never been in person to this location. I got a smoothie (Purple Haze), which I loved. The service was really friendly, and the space is comfortable and cute (some seats at the window bar if you want to enjoy your smoothie there). All in all, very cute. I'm sure I'll be back!

The Pure Green store has a modern, bright, and clean interior. It features a minimalist design with…read morea sleek wooden counter and subtle green accents, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere. Bae and I stopped by here after a doctor's visit. We were greeted immediately upon entry and offered smoothie samples by the register. Although I'm not a coffee drinker, I surprisingly liked the mocha cold brew. My boyfriend ordered the Pure Green, recommended by the cashier. He doesn't usually enjoy many healthy options, but he surprisingly enjoyed his smoothie. Shortly after tasting it, he decided to order the hazelnut butter toast, which he devoured halfway down the street--definitely a testament to its quality. We had the pleasure of meeting the store owner, Daye, who was very personable. She asked how we found the location, and of course, we mentioned Yelp. She informed us about another location in Ellicott City. It's great to know this place is both women-owned and Black-owned.