Visiting Zeke's, for a book club hangout, I was impressed with the menu offering so much more than the familiar coffee chain establishments-breakfast, lunch, bakery food options pairing with ample coffee, tea specials (& a super long unique list of flavor additions). I ordered a large decaf w.toasted marshmallow & lavender syrup w.a splash of fat free milk- while I was very excited to relax & enjoy my coffee- I was admittedly disappointed. My coffee, while intended to be a hot brew, was luke warm when I got it- I had to ask them to heat it (to which they used the microwave)-they also skimped on the milk, leaving the brew less creamy than I envisioned. The prices were reasonable, I would try ordering again- maybe opting into food- though seeing some plates of fellow book clubers some of the food seemed less 'homemade' and more 'heating frozen meals' like the hasbrowns- just have to give it another try to fully decide- The ambiance though was very nice- a fun place to spend the morning within the ample table space, bright open windows, and low-key vibe. read more

$40 - Got order wrong, something inedible in my home-fries & hair. Tiniest piece of rye toast I've ever seen. Will not ever come back here. Cold food read more

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Slight caveat to this review--I've never been to Zeke's in person (would love to some day!) My MIL loves this place and has gotten both coffee beans and lattes for us. Their lattes are stellar--lavender is my favorite but the vanilla is great as well. Hope to be able to visit this place in person one day! read more

The service is always good. Nice cafe to visit for a good latte or breakfast sandwich. They also have a great selection of pastries too. I love neighborhood shops like Zekes! read more

We were in the area and stopped by for lunch on Christmas Eve. Apparently Zeke's is well known in Baltimore and I was living under a rock, but I have since been educated. We got the Baltimore sandwich, classic Italian, a couple muffins, a vanilla Italian soda, and a bag for coffee from the wall of coffee choices. They also have a full display of baked goodies too. The seating area is decently sized with 2 rooms of tables for patrons. My boyfriend really liked his Italian sandwich. I swapped the tiger sauce on the Baltimore for mayo since I don't like horseradish and it was tasty. The vanilla Italian soda was super sweet, just the way we like it. I would ask for less ice next time. The muffins were just ok, but forgiven as everything else was delicious. read more

It's a great spot to meet up with friends. The pastry selection was my favorite. They were cold in the middle even after being warmed up but a good experience overall read more

When you're tired of chain coffee establishments, stop and have a cup of joe from a local shop. I was pleased that almond milk was available for my caramel macchiato. There are also breakfast and brunch specials in addition to bakery treats. Seating areas are located inside and out. This place is for everybody and anyone can feel safe there to be themselves. read more

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

I stopped by Zekes after purchasing a book nextdoor at Snug Books. I got a breakfast sandwich on a biscuit which was made to order and DELICIOUS. Not all places in Maryland know how to make a good biscuit, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I got a black drip coffee which was good, but not extraordinary. The cashier was very friendly and upbeat. There was a pastry case with some very tempting options. The inside made clear it was a local community favorite. People were catching up with friends and some doing work. read more

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Really loved this place. Was really in the mood for a nice iced latte and wanted to see what was in the area. They got really good reviews from the locals so figured I couldn't go wrong. I was right! They have breakfast and lunch. They have coffee, tea, and adult beverages. $3 shots!! You can even add a shot to your coffee. I would definitely come back with my laptop and have lunch! read more

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I love Zeke's. Clean, speedy, & delicious. Awesome service, plenty of choices to choose, from breakfast to lunch and assortment of drinks. I like to get work done there or meet up with friends. 10/10 read more

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Great coffee shop with lots of food options as well. I grabbed my favorite cupcake, a black bottom cupcake, and a latte and was very happy with my order. The cashier was friendly and helpful. The shop has plenty of seating and there is seating outside a well. A great place to take a break or work. read more

Surprisingly great. I didn't know what to expect but once I had a summer job in the area I checked their menu and appreciated the diversity and freshness. Their seating area allows for work from home ppl and those meeting with others. There's an extra room which is away from the larger seating area and a porch with windows open. They are a roastery and cafe so lots of coffee to bring home and make there. Some one of a kind pastries wait for you and staff seems quite bubbly and caffeinated. Bathroom is clean. read more

I was treated horribly by staff. Man with a beard and baseball cap gave my order to someone else (confirmed by another staff member) and when I asked he rudely said "we do things in order here, what don't you understand?" What a horrible way to treat a long time customer. No, I don't understand because I don't work there. This man is a horrible customer service representative and is costing Zeke's business. Someone shouldn't coach him to be empathetic to customers not confrontational. Customer service is what keeps people coming back and this person with his horrible attitude has cost Zeke's my and my family and friends' long time business. What a shame someone like this deals with someone's customers. read more

Great coffee fast service interesting place to stop in and chill for a bit we had a couple of breakfast sandwiches and coffee on our trip to Baltimore read more

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What a pleasant experience this was. Generally, I'm not a coffee drinker. Never have been so I never go into coffee shops bc I don't have any interest. A friend of. One suggested we stop at Zeke's so she could grab a cup. When we walked up, I noticed how inviting the exterior was. It looked urban and hip. Upon entering, I was thoroughly impressed with the interior. It is a huge space with very high ceilings. Great natural light comes in the enormous windows and the interior lighting is just the right compliment. It's a very clean and inviting space. Also upon entering, there is a massive display board showing all the types of drinks being offered (coffees, teas & chai). As someone that doesn't drink coffee, I have been cautious with going to coffeehouses bc I have no idea what to order. This is all based on going to Starbucks many years ago and hearing, 'venti, grande, foam, 1/2 pump, numerous pumps, latte... etc. I didn't know what ANY of that meant so it was very intimidating and thusly, turned me off completely). This vibrant visual display is EXACTLY what disarmed me. It is a 'how to' when ordering drinks. I was instantly at ease upon ordering. WHEW!!!! TRIPLE WORD SCORE! SELECTIONS: 1) We were greeted by a very nice guy (Todd) that walked me through options and didn't make me feel stupid for asking questions (they do at 'Starbucks'). I opted for an iced chai drink. It was delicious!!! In fact, I even ordered another 'to go'. Light, sweet, not heavy... YUMM!!! SCORE! 2) My friend ordered a 'house blend coffee, black' and she absolutely loved it so it must be pretty darn good. SCORE! 3) To nosh, we shared an interesting concoction: Beef & Bacon Mac & cheese. This was pretty dayum good but how can u go wrong when u have fried ground beef, bacon and cheese, really?!?! I mean it's like, one of the trifectas of yumminess!!!! LOL 4) Individually, my friend got the 'Breakfast Sandwich' w/ Ham, egg & cheese on croissant. This sandwich was absolutely delicious! Great flavors: salty, creamy & smoky. All nestled inside a flaky buttery croissant. Yummm! SCORE! 5) As a native NYer, I opted for the 'Bagel w/ Lox' - which is a NY staple, so I KNOW and love a good Bagel w/ Lox combo along with what it should look / taste like. I'm here to tell ya folks, this wasn't it. This was its sad sad cousin trying to be its NY cousin. LOL. It comes with a toasted bagel (I chose Asiago - which was more like a plain bagel w/ burnt cheese on top than a standard Asiago bagel but... ehhh). This came with a tiny schmear of cream cheese (cc), a single layer of lox torn in half and placed on top of one another to look like there was more salmon than there actually was, tomato, raw red onion & capers. The flavors were ALL there and it was good but it was quite honestly one of the skimpiest bagel w/ lox combos I've ever had. It was more dense bagel than lox, cc, and all the fixings. In fact, the cc was so scarce, I asked for a side of cc just to bulk it up but For a schmear, I was charged $1. For a schmear of PLAIN cc? REALLY?!? No need to repeat this purchase. CRIME! 6) Desserts: Raspberry cream brownie had good flavor and the Apple strudel (I think that's what it was called) was stuffed with plenty of apples. Very nice. 7) My friend enjoyed the coffee so much, she bought a couple boxes of k-cups for the Kuerig. My overall take: when I'm on that side of town, Zeke's will definitely be a regular stop. TRIPLE WORD SCORE!! read more

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I love that the coffee is always consistent in flavor here! And you can tell the staff loves what they do because they all have been there for years :) always a positive experience!!! read more

Flat out, the best food you will get at a coffee house AND the best coffee in Baltimore. The review could end here, what else could you want? Allow me a few suggestions. Chef Joe Robinson, one of the hardest working human beings you will meet, has won the Sun's Best Chef in Baltimore twice and he was going up against people with Michelin stars. He makes his own lox, smokes his own meats, roasts his own turket, makes his own hot honey and 1000 Island Dressing. Joe is part animal, part machine. He loves cooking and he deserves respect. My Mother always wants to go "Visit your friend Joe's place" for breakfast, on her birthday. She says he makes the best cream chipped beef she has ever had. (Always check the daily specials, breakfast is an event, the Grilled Rueben comes on house made saurkraut rye and Burger Night is legendary.) Zeke's staff are diligent and, dare I say, compassionate. They know brunch means a lot to some of us. I waited all week and they go out of their way to make it special, even when it gets crowded. Any time you go there, the food and coffee is exceptional, you can buy the best small batch roasted beans in town, they make a bunch of deliciousthings in house, they even have beer. What are you waiting for??? read more

Great coffee and awesome breakfast! Get a dark roast and plan on a breakfast special and hang out on a weekend morning! read more

Went here for the first time today and what a disappointment. My iced tea was weak, my pumpernickel bagel was supposed to be toasted and with veggie cream cheese, but the cream cheese was barely covering the bagel and my friend even said, "That's a tiny bagel and what's with the cream cheese?". His scone was like a biscuit he said and his Cubano was unremarkable. The staff was decent and the open area in front would be better with ventilation. I won't be going back because the experience wasn't worth it. read more

Hands down one of the best places in the city to get some great coffee, and I'd recommend people to stop by here if you're around East Baltimore to grab a cup of coffee rather than Dunkin. Their sandwiches are also quite good, and the servers are so nice and helpful. There's also some areas in and outside of the restaurant to sit down, and it's pretty versatile to hang out and have lunch in. The only downside I'd say is that it can be a bit pricey, but otherwise, I highly recommend Zeke's. read more

Had my first (and definitely not last) amazing lunch at Zeke's today. Two sandwiches sounded too good to pass, so we split The Baltimore and The Classic Italian, and OMG I need to go back and have The Baltimore all to myself. Not to besmirch the Classic Italian, as it was perfection, but The Baltimore was enormous and delicious in ways most sandwiches can always strive to be. Plenty of space to park in the back lot, quick service, and friendly employees, currently, there are mailboxes to drop valentine cards in for each employee. I had never gone for lunch, but that is going to become a new go-to for sure! read more

Great neighborhood coffee shop that has also expanded to DC and Pittsburgh. When you come for your coffee drink, check out their selection of pastries, or ask them to fix you up a bagel. The great thing is that my everything bagel with lox had "everything" on both sides--like making a sandwich out of two bagel tops! Friendly staff, good prices, and gender-neutral restrooms. They have distanced indoor seating as well as outdoor seating. Everyone was masked except when they were eating or drinking at their tables. read more

Zekes Coffee - Everything bagel with lox and pineapple juice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I was heading over to TheCube which is on the same strip and didn't have much time to grab food before my next class (studying at umbc) and gave a new place a try, I walked in and the place was very welcoming and friendly, their menu was easy to read and the food was awesome, I got a grilled chicken sandwich, a mocha iced coffee 24oz (need as much as possible to deal with class) and it was fantastic! The coffee was better priced than Dunkin or Starbucks and was 1000% better, the chicken sandwich was fresh and tasty, and it came with an apple. I had a great experience and would recommend to give it a try!! read more

Zekes Coffee - Chicken sandwich, iced mocha and apple - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Went her from breakfast/brunch in between church services. The food was surprising good. It's a great place to go to catch up with a friend work or study with both indoor and outdoor seating which was nice. read more

I finally made it to this neighborhood gem! My Buddy and the host of The No Pix After Dark Podcast, Aaron Dante put me on to one of his favorite spots to frequent for coffee in his neck of the woods! I'm so glad that he brought me in! The staff was super friendly and willing to make suggestions on what to order, especially since it was my first time visiting! I ended up getting the Grannata with a shot of espresso! It was soo good and refreshing on a hot summer day in July! I drove all the way from Frederick, MD to experience this goodness, and it was totally worth it! I wish there was a Zekes here in Frederick, or Brunswick, MD because, I'd definitely be a frequent customer! Not to worry, I definitely know where I will be stopping when I drop into Baltimore and want to see a friendly face, a smile, and get a excellent cup of Java! I'll be headed to Zekes! read more

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Drinks are good, but don't bother ordering food from the kitchen if you don't have 45 minutes to kill.

The iced Vietnamese coffee is crave-able! Their take home coffee is pricy but I love it!

Cool atmosphere, fresh food and great selections. Parking is in the back of the building.

I went to Zekes for the first time last week Sunday. The place was relatively busy but still had ample seating available. I was not thrilled by the service - they seemed disengaged. I ordered a latte and powerhouse sandwich. The latte was unfortunately disappointing; it was not made with care. My sandwich was decent. I feel this is a good location to study or get some work done due to the spaciousness of the environment. read more

Fantastic and consistently great coffee and food. I love that they have beyond sausage for breakfast sandwiches!

My husband and I started going to Zeke's when it was in an old, small yellow building on Harford Rd. near the Pep Boys. It was the best coffee and bagels I ever had in my life. Went there for years. When they moved locations, I was no longer living in the city. However, we'd still make a special trip down. Today's visit came with extreme disappointment. I hadn't been in probably a year. But we couldn't believe the change. We both got bagels, which tasted odd, weren't fully toasted and had a thin layer of cream cheese. My coffee was fine. But my husband got a mocha. Half the cup was foam and there was no mocha taste at all. Not sure what happened to Zeke's. Used to be my #1 coffee and bagel place. I'd recommend it to everyone. I hope it can return to its glory days. I miss the old Zeke's. read more

This spot was PERFECT for a delicious specialty coffee and breakfast sandwich. Parking is a little difficult, but the space has a nice atmosphere and is right next to the cutest book store! Highly recommend read more

I've ordered Zeke's Charm City Blend and India Monsoon Malabar beans online and loved them, so I was excited to visit one of their stores in person. I ordered an almond milk latte and it was delicious as expected. I also split the Cuban sandwich with a side of potato salad with a friend. I understand that grocery prices are rising and that might reflect in the price of foods. Zeke's has a (very) small-print sign (in hard-to-read font) at the counter that states the prices on the menu are not updated. I don't have an issue with paying more because of inflation, but I do have an issue of not knowing how much I'm charged until I'm rung up. It's uncomfortable to ask people to take dishes off your order after they've already asked you about cheese/bread selections or other modifications. In my case, I thought my small latte (which was a 6-oz. compared to most other establishments' 8-oz. small) would cost $3.50 plus $0.50 almond milk substitution. I found out that I paid ~$5. I also thought my sandwich would be $13, but it turned out to be $16. My order ended up costing over $20 not including tip for a latte and a sandwich. Don't get me wrong, the menu items are tasty and it's an expansive place with great artwork. The vibes are pretty good. I just can't afford it. read more

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Great lox and bagels! The service is spot on. This is one of those places that has not turned into a corporate hollow place. Support local places. read more

Since moving to Baltimore, I've had Zeke's coffee a bunch of times (especially at our local farmers markets), but I'd never been to the coffeeshop. But this past weekend, a friend and I decided to explore the Hamilton/Lauraville area, and we stopped in at Zeke's. The coffeeshop is really big! And they have a very extensive coffee menu as well as a great variety of pastries and other food and non-coffee beverages to boot. We tried the poppy seed hamantaschen, which was good (buttery!!!). It's a great coffeeshop, and I'll happily stop by when I'm in the area next! read more

Zekes is my go to when im teleworking and dont feel like making coffee at home. Its nearby, they have great coffee and the breakfast sandwiches are the perfect early morning go to. They of course roast their own coffee beans and sell them by the pound. I love their beans but honestly the coffee is so much better when I get it from the shop. My go to for them is a red eye but everything is pretty good. read more

My London fog was perfect. The bagel sandwiches are huge and delicious! Also got a brownie stuffed croissant that was very yummy!

The ambience and the community atmosphere of this establishment is great. I love flavor of Zeke coffee. Plus they have sandwiches and pastries. read more

Update: I have resumed going to Zeke's, but that's now in question again. Recently, I wanted to order a sandwich that comes on a certain type of bread - a type that I hate. I asked the guy behind the counter if I could get a different type of bread instead and, I kid you not, he said the chef was getting pretty serious about not substituting anything. He went back and talked to said chef and, guess what!?! No substitutions. Now hear me out. I sometimes ask for substitutions or removal of something I know I don't like. In the thousands of meals I've had in restaurants of all types, I think this is only the second or third time a chef has refused a request. The other couple of times were at high-end restaurants. At a sandwich shop, though, I find it hard to believe that they even have a chef who has that much control over what is served to patrons, much less a good reason not to substitute the bread. I mean, really? If it's a cost issue, I'll happily pay the 10-cent differential. If this were a complicated dish that was honed over weeks or months, I would probably understand. But it's a sandwich for goodness sake. Throw some things on bread and voilà, a sandwich. Chef not required, either. So yeah, I'm putting Zeke's on punishment again for a little while. This is just silly without good reason. Thumbs down, Zeke. Thumbs down. read more

Moved to the area right as it was shutting down due to Covid-19 but I still wanted delicious coffee...my search led me here. I've been a few times and have tried different drinks and food and it is always delicious. Always. But let's talk customer service for a second... Yesterday, on our way to pick up the order curbside (which is still so awesome) we got a flat tire. A flat tire in a pandemic is a whole new ballgame. It took our roadside assistance so long to get to us so we called to delay pick up - no problem, they were very accommodating. Well, a few other hiccups happened and it had to be replaced at a dealership and by the time we would get to Zeke's, it would've been closed...so we called again and ask if there was ANYTHING else they could do (understanding that this isn't their problem so I was ready to cut my losses) and the phone person kindly offered to let us roll the order over to the next day. Zeke's is, hands down, one of the best local shops I've been to in a while and I'll keep coming back and recommending to everyone who asks...and doesn't ask. read more

Zekes Coffee - Small iced chair, large iced mocha with an extra shot of espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland