I was a huge fan of zeke's coffee and my last couple reviews showed it. However, I'm updating based on last 3 visits - 2 of which are from the newer location on Harford Rd. Pros: Coffee is still very good. Location is convenient but parking can be a little tricky. Some who work there are awesome and super helpful and friendly. Which brings is to the cons... Cons: Some who work there are NOT helpful and a noted couple are a little...uh, old school Baltimore/Hamilton area, unfriendly. I understand we all have bad days but this has been consistent for the last 3 visits with two of the same people so will just do a hard pass for now. I don't need lack of awareness or rudeness with my coffee and while the roulette wheel may give me a wonderful zekes person, I don't feel like taking the chance. read more

This place is really cute! Totally a local's spot and hard to find unless you're really looking for it. It's out of the inner city and away from a lot of touristy things. My boyfriend and I both had a hot cappuccino to start. The cappuccino was tasty and strong. It came swerved in paper cups without a lid or warmer which was kind of odd since the coffee was boiling hot, but there is a service station with all the fixings and supplies one needs to take their tasty caffeine of choice to go. Next we had breakfast sandwiches. My boy got the bacon egg and cheese on an English muffin, I got a BEC on a bagel. The food was good. Since I'm from New York I can't say much about the bagel, but the eggs were cooked fresh and the bacon was crispy. We both got a large iced coffee to go before leaving. It was cool, refreshing and fresh. They had a large case of pastries that I really wanted to gobble up but was pretty full by the time we finished. They have great looking donuts, cookies, and turnovers. They also have a whole selection of coffee beans to go and ice cream! This shop was super cute and service was wonderful. When we walked in there was a long line and a girl came around from behind the counter to take orders while people ahead paid. I definitely plan to stop in again the next time I'm in Baltimore. read more

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Best hot mocha! Haven't had good coffee since Italy and Zeke's coffee shop hits the spot! Def worth the trip! read more

Zekes Coffee - Their hot mocha is just amazing! Best coffee shop in Baltimore, hands down! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Chill atmosphere, nice staff, great coffee and pastries. Not to mention that it's in the neighborhood. Check it out when you're in the Lauraville area. The new space has a lot of events to get folks to engage with old and new friends. My last here was Game Night, held every 2nd Friday. Good times... read more

I just started going to Zekes Coffee shop,a month ago. The first time the experience was ok only because my coffee wasn't very hot. It could be a just a coffee preference for very hot coffee. The bacon egg and cheese sandwich was Great! 2nd time the sandwich and potatoes was great and we ate in... people there have great personalities. Zeke's offer individual k cups, u can mix a box for $11 there coffee is really good. So I bought a box mixed box to make at home ...I will return. read more

Great coffee and a nice neighborhood anchor. I do have an old lady gripe: the music is too loud. I forgot to mention that the bagels and lox rival any that I've had in NYC. read more

Hands down my favorite coffee place in Bmore. I love this well-lit gem in Hamilton and its laid-back vibe. First, the coffee - plenty of well-balanced blends and a great fair-trade/organic selection. Armistead's Blend is DELICIOUS. Everything else is just as great. Customer service is A+, every time. Super-friendly staff that are cool to talk with and very helpful. Yummy bakery offerings (Hamilton Bakery, I believe?) - try the rugelach. They also sell burlap coffee sacks for $1 - great for upcycling/repurposing. Free wifi. All around a great place to read some satire and enjoy a delicious cup of joe. read more

Zekes Coffee - My perfect Sunday morning - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I'll say at the outset that I have lived in the neighborhood for several years aMd have been a loyal and frequent customer. Today was not such a great visit. I came in to get something to go with a friend from out of town. she ordered a sesame bagel with cream cheese. When we arrived home, we found that the bagel 1) wasn't sesame and 2) was inedible. I ordered a lox sandwich on a pumpernickel bagel scooped out and toasted. now, this is not an unusual order. asking for the middle of a bagel to be scooped out so you get less bread is not uncommon. I've never been to any bagel place that doesn't know what that means or refuses to do it. I was rudely told, "we don't do that." when I asked why, I was informed, "because the kitchen doesn't do it." consequently, I canceled my order. frankly, I was very surprised as zekes is usually awesome. oh well, I guess. every business can have an off day. read more

This is a down-to-earth coffee and breakfast shop. The soy milk latte I got was very hot and the soy seemed to be steamed well which I enjoyed, but the coffee itself is OK (my friends agree it is not amazing). My friend also got a mocha and the chocolate was all at the bottom. They have a wide variety of sweet pastries, as well as some sandwich and bagel options (fyi they do not have GF options if you are looking out for that). It's not fancy stuff, but I would come here if you want to try a local favorite. read more

Zeke's is just that place to go when you want a great cup of joe. I haven't been in a long time, but it was still the same great place it's always been. Hot coffee, great ambiance, awesome baristas, and cool customers. I love coming here to relax and write out my thoughts. I love watching the people walk by outside, just taking in my surroundings. I visited recently and decided upon a mocha. I had already had lunch & wasn't hungry, but I was forced to order an extra item since they have a six dollar debit/credit minimum. I was slightly disappointed because the pasty I ended up getting was cold and not very good. Next time, I'll ask them to warm up whatever pastry I decide to order behind the counter (I believe they're all refrigerated.) Anyways, besides those two little things, I'll always keep coming back here. Much love to Zeke's. =) read more

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Cool local coffee shop! I've always lived near Zekes but recently started giving them a try. First started going during the winter months when they were promoting their spiked coffees and hot chocolates which are SO good! I've since had their some of their sandwiches and pastries along with iced coffee. All tasty and satisfying. Zekes is a nice lowkey spot to grab coffee and something good to eat. It's really nice to have this place in the neighborhood. read more

PROS: parking lot in the back, WiFi, large tables, outdoor seating, vegan milk options CONS: the WiFi is slowww and the bathroom clearly hadn't been cleaned (correctly) in days but the staff member I told cleaned it immediately, very loud for a coffee shop (the music they played) and kinda distracting for someone doing work/trying to play their own music in headphones Overall, I had a great experience and Lord (I think was his name) made me a delicious latte based off what flavors I told him I usually like. I didn't try any of the food/pastries but I noticed almost everyone around me was eating something so I'll definitely try food next time. I've found a new favorite shop based off the great customer service, location, and the vegan options (plus the outdoor seating once the weather breaks)! read more

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Zeke's has the best coffee. I particularly like Gunpowder espresso and the 1800. They're dark roasts and outstanding. However, I've had breakfast sandwiches there twice and the food is bad, real bad. The sausage must be made in-house because it so poorly seasoned that no restaurant would serve it. The everything bagel was like a hockey puck and had no. flavor or texture. Please please stop serving food or get itright!They should stick to what they do best: coffee!! read more

I was only in Zeke's for 5 minutes to grab a Chai while my girlfriend was getting tattooed down the street. But my brief experience was a great one! The staff was friendly and the chai was delicious and not overpriced. Overall I loved the vibe of the place, very trendy! If I'm in the area again, I'll absolutely be back. read more

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This was a cool little spot. Very spacious, wifi works great. I only had cold brew and drip coffee(both a size small). I think this will be my new work spot! I tried the butternut squash croissant which was great! Parking isn't free but its pretty cheap(50 cents an hour/2 hour max.) read more

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We went for lunch Guy taking our order could not get anything right really even after repeating ourselves. Thick bread (like texas toast thick) does not for a good sandwich make. The cole slaw was neither southern or yankee style, rather an odd blend of vinegar and chili pepper along with the more traditional ingredients. A place like this should have top notch wifi to compete with red canoe, red emma, starbucks, panara etc Customer service seriously lame - no effort to "up-sell" perhaps the staff knew the prices were already extreme. 2 sandwiches ($8 each) 2 pastries (old and dry) 24 oz coffee 24 oz frozen coffee Grand Total $48.95 tip of $7.50 and you have a $55.00 lunch at a industrial warehouse style coffee deli for 2 Baltimore wont support these prices even at the inner harbor. (The hamilton neighborhood cant even keep The farmers market going) read more

The best coffee and coffee roaster in Baltimore! Love the selection of all the coffee beans and the wonderful customer service! Tariq knowledge of coffee and service was over the top!!! Thanks for a very enjoyable experience! read more

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i ordered the 24oz latte when i visted zekes coffee...the baristas were really nice and friendly. we arrived almost right after they opened but there were already a good amount of people sitting, chatting and enjoying zekes coffee. i can tell this is a popular local spot and they also sell coffee beans to go read more

Normally they're great but this morning the sandwich was a hockey puck, the eggs were burnt and the bread was stale. read more

Zekes Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The coffee and beans are good, one of the few places to get fresh beans. However, the service is pretty bad. It's slow even when they're not busy, and this is further complicated when the cashiers asked multiple times for tips to try and drive you up. I bought two bags of beans and didn't have them ground, which is $30. The cashier repeatedly asked if I wanted to tip 15-20% ($4.50 to $6.00) when all they did was ring up the beans that I pulled off the shelf. I'll tip for any service provided, but not for a simple ring-up, and definitely not $6.00 for it, which is more than the price of a latte. It was uncomfortable as they repeatedly asked and it held up the line for everyone behind me. Probably explains why I had to wait for 10 mins when only three people were ahead of me. To be clear, I wholly support generous tipping of anyone providing a service. But if they only ring me up and provide no other service (suggestions, food, drinks), I'm not tipping $6. Just provide a self checkout if it's that big of a hassle for you. read more

This place was suggested to me my an employee at the next door children's book shop. I ate there for lunch and it was great. I had a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant with bacon, lettuce tomato. The ingredients were fresh and well balanced. Service was great, and plenty of room to sit for a while without feeling rushed. An excellent, relaxing lunch spot. read more

New location is different, but awesome. It's spacious (I do think they could fit more tables/chairs in there main area), and they have boatloads of coffee and merch. Coffee, as always, is the best around. Love their coffee menu! I still don't understand why the coffee isn't cheaper considering it's at the source. Food order has been wrong a few times, it's a little unclear if you are to wait at table for your drink or just food, etc., but staff is always on point with correcting and getting what you ordered. read more

My new favorite cafe in Baltimore! It's definitely a bit far from the city and located in an unpresumptuous area (parked in a nearby autoshop parking lot), but the coffee, food, and ambiance are no joke. On a Monday, the tables gradually filled up and it wasn't crowded by any means. My friends all ordered coffees, and I had the chai latte, all of which were quite good. When we were thinking about buying more coffee, the workers were super helpful in giving recommendations. I also tried the vegetarian sandwich and the pain au chocolate which were both delicious. Spent most of my time here studying and would definitely come back to do so again. Zeke's is a Baltimore institution for a reason! read more

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Zeke's is aces! I used to get coffee from wherever, but now I pretty much stick to Zeke's. I'm not a connoisseur, but I like it better than any of the fancy coffee I buy and way, way better than Chock Full O' Nuts. The breakfast sandwiches are reliably delicious. The specials are sometimes phenomenal. They might all be phenomenal for all I know; I only get them once in awhile and they've been knock outs every time. Portions are awfully generous on those specials. I'm a light eater mostly and I usually share with one of my sons but sometimes the food is too good to share so I just stuff myself instead. The staff are lovely and provide excellent service. Once they even let me buy a pound of coffee 20 minutes after closing. I'd ordered in plenty of time but was confused about their closing time. read more

Stopped in for lunch while running errands! Tried the chicken salad on croissant with a black tea (comes with chips). Recommend both for a light lunch. Never disappointed with the atmosphere, service, and food. read more

I gave Zekes 2 stars because I really WANT to love it but in reality, based off my experiences, I should've given it 1. I've been here several times trying to make it a regular visit for me since I live in town but each time is worse than the last. My most recent visits sealed the "never to step foot in again" deal for me. One visit I spent nearly $20 on the weekend special, which was migas, a cinnamon roll, and an almond croissant. The migas were great, if not for the potatoes. Who puts potatoes in migas? Nobody, that's who. On the side, sure! IN the migas? No. The cinnamon roll and croissant were both so dry they were impossible to eat. A second visit was $9 for a plain bagel with veggie cream cheese and an iced latte. The latte was so bitter I could barely get through it. I love espresso but this was too much. The bagel was toasted, which I didn't want and wasn't asked, obviously store bought (chewy & rubbery), and the cream cheese was a joke. I actually said "are you fucking kidding me" when I opened it. The store is spacious and immaculate and the staff is extremely friendly but the product is not anywhere near worth the cost. I'm happy they are a thriving business in the community but I'm honestly shocked this product makes them enough money to warrant the larger space. ‍ read more

Zekes Coffee - "Cream cheese" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I love this place- it is the rare "neighborhood gem" that is equally loved both by the people in the neighborhood, as well as people across the country. They regularly ship all over the US, and, as someone who works in many states, I can't count the number of times I've been asked to bring a bag or two of Zeke's for friends. The coffee is great, and they always are trying newer ways of brewing and serving it- they are always at the forefront of whatever coffee innovation is happening in the culinary world. All of this would be meaningless, though, if the experience of having a cup was unpleasant! The staff is wonderful- I can't say enough good things about them. The entire staff is diligent, friendly, conversational, fast- what could you not like? Rachel, Steve, Monday, Cole, Max, John, and all of the others I'm forgetting here- I can't say enough good things about them! I love this place! read more

Food was fresh Turkey bacon egg n cheese and tasty apple danish enjoyed pastry as well.

Went for the first time today and it was, at most, a mediocre experience. I drove about thirty minutes to try Zeke's after having a friend rave about them, and after seeing all their different bagged varieties sold in the shop I got very optimistic. However, after ordering a large hot latte with cookie dough flavoring, I can say I'm less than impressed. Overall, it was good, but there was nothing great about it, especially for the price. The large hot latte was about 20 ounces and with syrup cost $5.50, which is about average for a coffee shop, but I don't really think it was worth it in my opinion; I would have been happier ordering an espresso beverage from a chain. What I liked: Extremely friendly cashier and cool atmosphere when you walk in. A plethora of very large, intriguing baked goods to choose from (such as Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies the size of my hand). Plenty of flavors to choose from for your coffee, and an extremely helpful signage for new coffee drinkers who might not know the differences between each specialty beverage. What I disliked: There wasn't a menu or anything that had all the available flavors to choose from. The cashier was helpful with suggesting a flavor, but it would've been more helpful to have a tangible list of some sort to see what my options were rather than try and describe what I'm looking for (sometimes you just don't know until you see it)! The syrups are Torani; don't get me wrong, that's a popular brand, but it's generally a more inexpensive, artificial tasting syrup. I would've been much happier to see Monin syrups, which for the price, would have made it worth it. There is also no latte art whatsoever, and you have to be really careful not to spill your beverage if you're dining in because they serve it to the top in a large paper cup without a lid... you have to try and balance it (without burning yourself on the thin cup) back to your table or to the coffee station to retrieve a sleeve/lid for it. The espresso itself was light and not very distinguishable from other places; I prefer a much richer, darker blend. Tip: If you like sweet coffee, you'll definitely want to ask for extra extra extra syrup! As I said, I ordered a large latte with cookie dough syrup, but it was so subtle that I couldn't taste it whatsoever. Carpool if going with friends, because the parking lot behind Zeke's is extremely small. It's also very easy to miss if it's your first time -- so drive slow! All in all, if I'm nearby and needed coffee, I might stop in. But, if I can, I'll keep driving to the next local cafe. read more

I made the mistake of taking Zeke's coffee home to the Midwest when I visit friends & family. Now, they don't want to see me unless I have it! My parents in Omaha love the Bad Birds of Baltimore blend, my Godparents in Milwaukee love the Charm City blend. I've even had it shipped. They can't live without it! I can't blame them...I love it too. read more

Zeke's is a perfect "work from home" location. They have plenty of seating and delicious options for coffee, breakfast, and desserts.

Best coffee in Baltimore hands down...but if you're from around here you already know that! Looking forward to seeing their new space and trying some of their other goodies for sale. But, regardless, I'll always be back for the coffee. read more

We love zekes! We sell it at our bakery (Kupcakes & co) in Elkridge, MD, but I wanted to go see the shop for myself and try something other then royal blue. The woman recommended I tried the Balinese blend and my boyfriend got the hippie blend. We ordered a cup of the armstead house coffee and a creme brûlée latte. Both were out of this world phenomenal! So fresh and so crisp. We can't wait to try our bags of coffee that were taking home with us! Can't wait to go back and try all of the other blends! Thanks zekes! read more

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Zekes is a great place for some good coffee and a bite to eat. I highly recommend them.

This was my first time visiting Zeke 's Coffee House and I found it to be a great experience. I stopped through with my youngest son and we got an iced hazelnut latte very very tasty. The customer service is awesome. Get your laptop or a good book and come on in! read more

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Coffee Lover? Zekes is for you. I've been to Zekes a couple of times now and the coffee never disappoints. There are so many options to choose from which makes it very interesting in selecting the type of roast for your coffee. The jalapeño bagels are also really good with the cream cheeses. I also recommend the croissants! read more

I got a powerhouse sandwich with chips and a coffee. I like how they give free bumper stickers away at the counter. Tip: Park on a side street to avoid paying for parking right out front. Lots of really cool merchandise and coffees for sale. This place is a Baltimore institution. read more

The coffee is amazing. I ordered the Cafe Cubano and a jalapeno bagel with veggie cream cheese. So good. My boyfriend had the smoked salmon breakfast sandwich which was also really good. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. You order at the counter, get a number and then they bring out your food (if you're dining in). A plus, outdoor seating and free parking in the rear of the building. read more

Very cozy coffee shop with a friendly staff. I had a white chocolate mocha that was excellent and a humongous chocolate chip scone. The credit card minimum is unfortunate and my reason for deducting a star. But I plan on coming back again...and again...and again. read more

Zekes Coffee - Medium white chocolate mocha, chocolate chip scone and The Girl On The Train. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We stopped in for coffee today on the recommendation of Jared at the roastery. We tried the Tell Tale Dark, which was a delicious blend of an Italian roast and Guatemalan coffee. They say it is bold, full-bodied coffee with a dark complexity that would surely have pleased Mr. Poe himself, the perfect coffee for chasing off the chills of a cold, dark night. He was right - delicious coffee. So we purchased a pound of the Tell Tale Dark and the Balinese Blue Krishna. Jared told us that the Balinese was one of his favorites due to its medium roast with good body - laced with notes of chocolate fruit and nuts, balanced with a slightly earthy edge and a hint of brightness. Doesn't that sound good - can't wait to try it. read more