Cafe On the Square

My first couple of forays out in Baltimore were misses!After reviewing YELP recs near my hotel for a quick lunch, I walked over to Cafe on the Square.There was nobody sitting inside, seemed like mostly take out, which was ok, although I had hoped to eat in, but certainly not a deal breaker!I arrived just after 11 and they said they were no longer serving breakfast, which was ok, but certainly not a deal breaker!The staff seemed really friendly. While I was trying to figure out what to order a lot of people were popping in from the medical center attached to pick up takeout.I ended up with a chicken and pasta salad displayed in the front case. I paid and headed back to my hotel to eat. It was just ok.

We enjoyed their good food, good price, good location, and good service! I recommend this place if you are in the vicinity.

Don't skip on this cafe on your stroll through the city. Placed on the corner, near where most students live, is this delicious cafe with the nicest group of employees. These sandwiches will definitely fill your stomach without denting your wallet

Short walk from my hotel on the harbor. I had a breakfast egg, bacon and cheese on their sunflower bread. It was made to order and very delicious. Staff seemed friendly. Reasonably priced.

Stopped in here for an afternoon pick me up. There is only coffee or decaf but it's good and I was offered ice many times because I had asked for an iced coffee. The staff is incredibly nice and you can tell they take the time to get to know their customers. I only got a coffee and a cherry and cheese Danish, but both were delicious. Definitely want to try breakfast and lunch here soon! There is seating inside, but it's also across from the park so definitely a nice spot to enjoy a meal!

A group of us had takeout from here and I'm a fan! Located across the street from UMMC, it is a convenient location to grab a quick bite to eat at very affordable lunch prices (just about everything from salad to sandwich to pasta salad is about $5-6 before tax/tip. I tried the California chicken salad which was a solid choice. The salad itself was just lettuce, some tomatoes and sprouts and the chicken salad part was a bit dry alone, but what made the salad extremely tasty was the vinaigrette that came with it. Whatever was in that dressing was absolutely divine! From reading other reviews now though, I should have gone for a pasta salad or a sandwich (maybe next time!). Ultimately a quick and convenient location to grab lunch.

Been wanting to try this place out. Easy to locate with the large awning. Inside is quaint with a handful of tables. The menu is nice in size, there are specials that they have during the week. There is a refrigerator with some drinks and another fridge with pasta and regular salads. There is a small selection for chips. Despite there being a line, the owner and the folk that make the sammies move crazy fast, and the wait is non-existent. I have no idea how they move so fast. I got a turkey sammie it was crazy fresh and good. The only issue that they have is that I am NOT a fan of any mayo or mayo like substance. Unfortuanely, it didn't appear that they had other oil based dressings, pre mixed....lol. I was given two separate containers, one with vinegar and another with oil. It made a wee bit difficult for me to mix without making a plum mix when I was eating. Other than that, and my extraness, things were good and next time I'll ask for my condiments mixed. Foods too good to not go back, the salads look delightful.

I don't wish to be dramatic, but this place got me through graduate school. There were very many days where just the thought of the 3 stooges sandwich was the only thing that could get me out of bed. Every brutal day was made tolerable by John's upbeat demeanor and perfect sandwiches. Oh god and the brownies! I recruited many classmates to accompany me on my trek to COTS, all were made regulars. John knew we loved the ICE cans and always made sure to have them stocked for us. I'm writing this review 3 yrs after graduating because we're still talking about these sandwiches in our group chat as one of the few positive experiences during this otherwise horrible time of our lives. I've since moved across the country but still think about the 3 stooges frequently. Idk why this sandwich has such a chokehold on my life. I haven't been able to find a single deli that can make a sandwich that brings me a fraction of the joy. I hope John and his family are doing well and I look forward to stopping by next time I come home to visit my family

It's with a heavy heart that I write this review. I have been a customer of Cafe on the Square for over 15 years and I have always had a great experience until recently. The last few times I have been were a little disappointing, but today's visit was plain awful. I got the "cold turkey" which used to be a favorite of mine. The cold turkey sandwich I got today was not edible. It doesn't even resemble the sandwich that I used to get. To start, the baguette was completely different and tasted like it was baked a week ago. And the turkey is not the same kind of baked turkey that they used in the past. The bread used to always be fresh and the turkey was much like the turkey that mom would make on Thanksgiving. Now it's a stale roll and some gross baked bs they call roasted turkey. I am not sure who the 2 ladies are that work there now, but I miss John and the folks that used to make my sandwiches and salads. John was a showman with quite a big personality while the folks in the back making the food were culinary artists. They were able to work their magic and the food was always fresh and delicious. It was a pleasure to go there and support a small local business, but the quality is no more and I don't plan to return. It is sad to see that such a nice eating establishment has gone downhill.

Just stopped in for a quick bite and was greeted by the most welcoming owner. Service was super friendly and fast, and my sandwich was made quickly and perfectly. I got a tuna salad sandwich on the sunflower bread, with tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and sprouts. Everything was cut fresh and the tuna was so delish. I will be coming back next time I need a wholesome, delicious meal.