Mouthwatering Coffee & Tea in Baltimore

Birdie's Cafe Coffee House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (125) • $

"Coffee- decaf latte = AplusSoup- tomato basil = ASandwich- sourdough ham&swiss = AThey have gluten free bread!! And dessert! Great ambiance, great service. Birdie's is the BEST!"

Harper's Sandwiches and Such

★★★★☆ 4 (45) • $

"Just opened back up yesterday with new management. I had a breakfast sub sausage, egg, scrapple and cheese! Buddy had a cheesesteak with onion & mushroom. Jamie had an Italian with everything which I ate some of! Definitely already my favorite sub shop in MOT area! The rolls is soft and firm just a real solid sub! For the breakfast sub it is cut up meat not whole pieces as I know this is the usual for this area! I didn't try the cheese steak but looked like legit sirloin or ribeye! Sorry no picture as it didn't last that long!"

PJ's Coffee

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (3)

"This is located inside the mall near the carousel. I ordered a latte and it was made perfectly. I didn't try any of the pastries or muffins but there is a display off to the counter to the right."

Gong Cha Kyoto Matcha

★★★★☆ 3.8 (19) • $$

"Many drink and dessert options available. Store has 2 self-serve kiosks where you can order. Drinks come out relatively quickly for how much goes into them, and what I've tried is always delicious. Very pretty and bright interior with many tables, seats, and even games for people waiting."

Rise Up Coffee

★★★★★ 4.5 (130) • $

"This is a decent local chain coffee shop. The drink quality is good and better than Starbucks. They offer pastries and seasonal drinks. The seating areas are available inside and outside. Parking can be tight and lines can be long but it moves quickly."

PJ's Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.7 (17)

"I love their selection of cold brew coffee! Drive thru service is a bit slow but that's because they opened recently Parking lot is small and if the drive through line is long, you may get blocked in."

Artifact Coffee

★★★★☆ 4 (665) • $$

"Artifact continues to be my favorite place in Baltimore for breakfast sandwiches and killer coffee. They recently changed up the menu a bit and I tried the new smoked whitefish sandwich. Holy sh*t, it's amazing. I added bacon to it, because why not? Their bacon is some of my favorite ever. The flavor of the sandwich was absolutely incredible. I also appreciate that they give you two little sandwiches if you ask for gluten free bread since GF bread is infamously tiny. As always, the coffee is delicious especially their specialty lattes made with their house syrups. The service is consistently friendly and helpful and most of the employees seem genuinely happy to be there. Also, their house hot sauce is some of my favorite. This is a great place to work remote so long as you can find a two top since they leave their four tops reserved for non-laptop using customers. I also like that their outdoor patio continues to be open even after the cafe closes. The inside can be a bit chilly in the summer so bring a sweater."

Cocoaccino's

★★★★☆ 3.8 (17) • $

"Stopped in here for a quick breakfast on my recent trip to Baltimore. Cocoaccino's is located inside a large shopping center, and the seating area is inside an airy atrium so it affords a nice opportunity to people watch as you eat.The food was a very good value - I don't remember the exact cost, but it was definitely reasonable. I ordered a breakfast plate which came with eggs, bagel, shredded potatoes and coffee which was quite tasty. I also ordered a blueberry muffin which was fresh and delicious. Waitstaff and front counter staff were polite.Overall, it's a nice, quaint place for breakfast or lunch at a worthwhile value."

Big Bean Coffee House

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"This coffee house is surrounded by office spaces and is on the first floor on a corner. We went right before it closed on a Saturday afternoon and the cashier was very kind and patient as we took our time deciding what to order. My chai latte was sweet and I really enjoyed it. My daughter enjoyed her iced coffee and my mom LOVED her peach smoothie. The interior is very welcoming and cute. They have many choices for beverages and some lunch items too. I also got a dessert bar called peanut butter bliss that was very sweet and delicious. I definitely will return here since it is very close to the Annapolis mall and easy to get to from there."

Highlands Cafè and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (50) • $$

"Great parking, great service, great food, and great music! I've heard about Highlands and I'm so happy that I've finally given it a try. We went for dinner and drinks and both were delicious. Can't wait to try them for breakfast."

Naval Academy 1845 Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.8 (5)

"Delicious coffee, I had a white chocolate raspberry mix-up that was delicious (with almond milk). I also had a strawberry danish that is made at the Gateway just behind the coffee place. The staff was able to warm it up for me and it was perfect with my coffee. The store was very clean and there was bathrooms just outside in the other gate guard building that was clean and easy to access. The bench seats and tables and chairs outside made this a lovely place to go hang out for a while. It was perfect on a Sunday. The staff was super nice as well."

Kung Fu Tea - Ellicott City

★★★★★ 4.7 (22)

"The new location is really much nicer than the previous one. Service was great and fast. I think the prices are getting a little too high. I bought four large milk teas and it was $25. That seems a bit crazy, but I guess it will be a treat once in a while. There is also a menu for food that I will have to try on the next vis"

Luckies

★★★★☆ 3.9 (15) • $

"They donated desserts for a charity event. Christmas themed cupcakes and extra large variety of cookies. The desserts were totally a hit. This is tucked inside the hotel lobby. Service was quick and excellent. Everything looked super yummy. I didn't get a chance to try any coffee but I see they serve Starbucks and can do special drinks."

Pie Time

★★★★☆ 4.1 (33)

"This is my third time at Pie Time! We moved to the area in January of this year, and so far I have tried a few gems here! The mini Chicken Pot Pie was super good, very savory stuffed with fresh herbs! My partner tried the carne asada pie which he crushed(I assume it was great!) I have tried a regular latte which was pretty good, but the pies are definitely the best thing here! Highly recommend if you're in the area! It's a small cozy spot, so make sure to come early if you wanna grab a table (they can probably seat about 12-15 people inside). They even have a little freezer for pies to go!"

Morning Mugs Coffee

★★★★★ 4.7 (101) • $

"Drinks ordered:-La marvolous mocha: A delicious and unique drink. Perfect level of sweet and smooth in the cold foam followed by the mocha drink. I added an extra shot of espresso and I thought I had a high caffeine tolerance but that drink had been going. 9.5/10Food ordered: Cheddar chive scone: Not like the scones I'm normally accustomed to as this one was softer and more like a bread. Neither the cheddar or chive taste really stood out, but there's nothing bad about it. 7/10 Pumpkin poptart:It was filled with a pumpkin paste and glazed with some sugar. Pastry tasted pretty decent, but nothing really stood out to me to make it special. 7.5/10Sausage, egg and cheese taquito:Delicious and served with a side of ranch, there is no complexity to note on this dish, it's simply a breakfast taquito. $6 for 2 taquitos, 8/10. -Ambience:The vibe was a local neighborhood coffee shop. I enjoy these types of places :)-Cleanliness: Pretty clean. No crumbs to be seen on tables or floors. -Service: Service was fast, and really friendly. I was immediately greeted with a smile a when I walked in and they answered all my questions in a friendly and welcome voice. They were also very helpful in commenting on their menu and recommendations.Transportation:I walked here from our hotel, but parking options look like parallel parking on the street. -Value:It's a little pricey but I would say I'm willing to pay for it due to the quality of the drinks and service 8/10-Wait time: I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. They work fast. Personal Note:I came in for a coffee and pick-me-up and left with a smile. I saw that they were voted one of the best coffee shops in Baltimore and I believe it. Their team of barristas looked well-coordinated and in harmony. The foods were alright but I would certainly let come back for the drinks! Try the seasonal specials! That's my one regret as they had this Carmel Apple Macchiato that I COMPLETELY overlooked."

The Stoop

★★★★☆ 4.4 (7)

"Great location and so exciting to have a good coffee spot in this area! Small, cozy, and homey are the vibes here. Coffee, tea, fresh squeezed lemonade, baked goodies, and more- you can't go wrong here. Seating inside and small seating outside. Work , relax on a weekend, or come in for breakfast! Owners are so friendly and welcoming! You'll love it here!"

Kokee Tea - Canton

★★★★★ 4.5 (13)

"If you're trying to find the spot for a boba fix - this is the spot.They have an extensive menu in which the most picky boba-drinker would find their match. In my case, they offer lychee jelly as a topping - a major plus. They offer the classic milk teas, fruit teas, slushes, and more. Their signature drinks are definitely worth trying - my favorite being the lychee black tea with lychee jelly. They also participate in the trendy boba cafe fares such as the croffle - so keep an eye out for their seasonal items. The shop itself is very similar to the other Kokee Tea stores in Maryland - being very clean and aesthetic. They sell the typical cutesy Asian plushies and merch along with local artisanal products along the walls.The customer service was very straightforward with the front of house being welcoming and receptive to any order - no matter how odd. If you're in the way of Canton and are looking for a night cap - try this place out, it will not disappoint."

Oscar's Coffee

★★★★★ 4.6 (9)

"The scenery and coffee and friendliness of the staff is top notch ! One of the smoothest coffee I've had!"

Chatime Belair

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

"Tasty tea, for sure. But looked all over for bao buns and they have them! The bbq pork bun is delicious."

Lucky's Coffee, Ice Cream and Candy

★★★★☆ 3.5 (123) • $

"Hanging in Baltimore for the week and checked out Lucky's for a late afternoon sweet treat. Friendly and prompt service and great local Baltimore made ice cream. They are quite generous with their scoops even for the kiddie cups. Flavors were great and my oldest loved his shake (sorry no photo). He claimed he knew it was homemade whipped cream. Recommend Lucky's for a sweet treat and also bonus they serve Starbucks as well!"

Rise Up Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.9 (45)

"I've ordered here a handful of times whenever I'm in the area. My coffee of choice is a medium french vanilla iced latte. I've tried their burritos, breakfast sandwiches, tots, and breakfast potatoes. The burritos are hearty. They definitely don't skimp out on the fixings inside. My favorites are the local burrito and the Rise Up burrito. I enjoy their breakfast sandwiches, but prefer to get it on bread other than their biscuit. I'm not a fan of their biscuits (or biscuits in general). The breakfast potatoes are decent. I love their tots, and you can customize them with sauces and/or meats if you're feeling spunky. I like that you're able to customize (add and leave out) your item to get exactly what you want. You are charged extra for add-ons.I deducted a star because there have been several times where something has been left out of my order or something is wrong with my order. I usually order online and take it home, so I don't know something is wrong until later. I've had the flavoring left out of my coffee (twice), the wrong bread on my sandwich, avocado and other items that cost extra left out of my burrito or sandwich.The staff is always welcoming and friendly whenever I'm in. The sandwiches and burritos can get pricey if you add on items, but everything is made to order and fresh. I usually order online for pickup inside. Pickup orders are on the back counter. When the store gets crowded, people tend to stand in front of the pick up counter, so you'll have to ask them to move out of the way to see the names on the bags. When you order online, you accrue points for various free items or add ons. One thing I did want to note is that tipping is mandatory when ordering through their website (or at least it has been for me). You can chose the percentage you want to leave, but there's no way to un-click the tip option. I prefer to tip in cash when I go to pick up my orders, but through the website is fine as well. I just wanted to mention it. The only negative for carryout is that the food sweats in the containers they use, so by the time you get to your destination, your food can be soggy and stick to the paper they use.Overall, I enjoy their food and customer service. I wouldn't hesitate to return if I'm in the area again."

Kismet Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (149) • $

"This should be interesting. So, I've been meaning to visit this place for a few months now. A friend of mine visited and raved about it. Day of visit... I walked in, checked out the menu and headed up to order. I ordered the Pesto Chicken Panini no cheese. Also ordered the Fresh Brewed Tea. I must say, everyone there was really nice and polite. They speak when they walk by and/ or if they happen to make eye contact. I love that! The environment was cool. The cafe is located in a shopping center at the corner which allows for outdoor seating and plenty of parking. They have a lot of stuff there. They sell bagels, sandwiches, soup, specialty beverages, reusable cups, freshly bagged coffee, you name it!They have a couple of those signs saying that time basically isn't of the essence. Everything's made to order. That's cool, but I never thought my panini would take 30 minutes, but it's ok. ... I had plenty of text messages and games to get updated on.Let me start with the panini, it's not your average panini. It's not on the flat sourdough bread that you anticipate. It's on a small roll. It's delicious! Fresh and soft. The pesto, delicious! My chicken, it was a little tough and difficult to chew. I would say a 3rd of it I just couldn't chew. I want to return back for a Reuben sandwich but I am afraid it may be tough as well so I think I try a breakfast sandwich. Specifically that Bagel BLT.Fresh brewed tea can be a handful and a hassle to sweeten to liking but this fresh brewed tea was worth it. They have a nice condiment station where they have several types of sugar to choose from. I put a few of the raw packets of sugar in and it was perfect. The fresh brewed tea had a smooth taste and actually probably would have been good without the sugar. I just couldn't go without.Although the food didn't win me over, the customer service certainly did and I am dedicated to returning back into a find that perfect match for my tummy.I'd definitely visit again!"

Old Mill Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (116) • $

"I went here for breakfast with a friend on a weekend. It was super busy and hard to find a table. Thankfully we got lucky after a few minutes. We shared the lox, a sweet crepe and a savory crepe. All of the food was very good"

SACRÉ SUCRÉ

★★★★★ 4.6 (258) • $$

"Sacre Sucre is a delightful exposition of desserts. Each one specially crafted with detail and flavor compliments unique to this brand. The shop was bustling on a weekend with many enjoying the bright and open space, with aromatics to entice every sense. I was able to select a delicious array, but was a short minute late to acquire the last of the day popular Sofia Petite Gateau. Literally the person ahead of me was a lucky guy, ha! Nonetheless, I was excited with my pasteries and viennoiserie selections!Almond croissantDulce de Leche eclairMatcha tiramisu Foret Bleue Pumpkin MedovikStaff here are very attentive and provide exceptional service. I can't wait for my next visit!"

Order & Chaos coffee

★★★★☆ 3.9 (188) • $$

"A great go-to coffee shop where you can drink, snack and work the day away. If you are someone like me who needs a bit of noise in the background and does better working alone but still has movement of others surrounding them--this is the perfect coffee shop for you. Noises from people typing, taking work calls, ordering coffee and the espresso machine all going at once is perfection. Their menu is legit, and their creativeness shows--we have had some of their seasonal drinks and all have been amazing. The bathrooms are clean, staff is kind, and the other patrons aren't obnoxious. Great vibe."

Centrado Cafe Shop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (79) • $$

"Great spot for coffee and breakfast. Great service, food was very good. We got the Breakfast Tacos and a Huevos Picados breakfast bowl. Free Wifi if you want (or need) to work; didnt get the pastries (trying to be good) bjt they looked fabulous. Highly rec"

Java Divas

★★★★☆ 3.9 (32) • $

"Some of the reviews here are ridiculous. To the women so angry about the way the employees dress that feel the need to be so rude in their reviews, THAT'S THEIR MARKETING TECHNIQUE. You guys probably go to Hooters and get mad because the waitresses show cleavage. Get over yourselves or stick to Starbucks.But, I digress. The service here is great, the women were very pleasant. The menu is extensive and pretty unique considering how small the establishment is. The coffee is good, nothing to write home about but it was an enjoyable visit. I ordered a Mexican Spiced Cocoa w/ 1 shot espresso (not super hot but pretty dang good)."

Vigilante Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.3 (206) • $$

"Really good. It's no wonder there's a constant line here. A bit packed and chaotic but the line and order comes quick. Small bathroom but decent. Not too many seats but we were able to find some. I parked a block away in the retail paid parking area and walked over.I got a half bagel with avocado, tomatoes, micro greens and balsamic vinaigrette. It was perfectly toasted and fresh. I got my matcha latte with oat milk at 50% sweetness and it was probably the best matcha latte I've ever had.... The sweetness was just right - there were chunks of matcha at the bottom but I thought it wasn't too bitter so I really enjoyed it. I rarely finish a hot drink in one sitting like that."

miXt Food Hall

★★★★★ 4.5 (36) • $$

"I love this place!! Definitely feeling it! I love the "Mush". I have tried numerous sandwiches and enjoyed them all. Even the greens were tasty. Definitely fell in love with the sliced sweet potato dessert with nuts. I will make it a point to drop by this location at least once a month and enjoy some adult beverages at the bar as well. Nice hangout spot on the weekends. They have plenty of seating available on the lower level as well as the upper level. Enjoy the photography while you're up there. I love Spice Kitchen as well. Never disappointed in the service I receive as well as the good food!"

Diamondback Brewing Company

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"Much better experience here on my 2nd visit. Our party of four craved pizza and beer after a day of moving. We arrived at DBC around 1:30 PM and it was crazy busy in there. We found a communal table and ordered two pizzas and some drinks. The counter server, Darren, was very friendly and professional. Our Margherita and Sauce Cake pizzas arrived soon, and they were delicious. The dough was amazing! We enjoyed a round of Green Machine IPAs and Peach Cobbler Sours. I'm not a sour fan, but this one was very tasty. Since the pizzas were so good, we ordered one more - the Genovese. I was able to sample the special release, Vanilla Drift, and it was yummers. I bought a bottle of that and a 6-pack of Black Bamb IPAs to take home. I'm so glad I had a good experience this time - with tasty beer and pizzas made the right way. Definitely will return."

Ice Queens

★★★★★ 4.8 (119)

"We were in the area and realized it was national ice cream day. Yelped ice cream and this spot came up. So glad we stopped by. The staff were kind and answered our questions when we asked about the different flavors. I am also glad they suggested trying the beignets - the cams out freshly made and were delicious. We will definitely come back. Love supporting family owned business."

Rosie’s Delicatessen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (34)

"I went off the beaten path, a little bit to try Rosie's delicatessen. I am so glad that I did! A true test to a good coffee spot is if they can make a proper cappuccino. And I'm very pleased to report that Rosies makes probably the best cappuccino and I assume other espresso drinks that I've had in maybe 10 years. The breakfast sandwiches are also amazing. I couldn't be happier with my surprising visit to Rosies. I will definitely be back for lunch!"

Java Nation - Silver Spring

★★★★☆ 4.4 (98) • $$

"Friendly, attentive, welcoming staff. Bright, stylish, plants, and good indie music. We are very happy to have finally tried Java Nation. Its name sounds like a generic coffee shop chain, but this place is anything but. Excellent attention to detail. Very good food which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a full bar. Highly recommend."

Little Market Café

★★★★☆ 4.3 (225) • $

"Perfect place for coffee next to parking lot D. Start or finish your day with some good coffee drinks. Very nice service with almond and oat milk options."

Zekes Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.2 (233) • $

"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"