Dooby's

A cute study spot in the Mt. Vernon area! They have a rotating selection of syrups that are great in drinks, especially in their matchas. I got the maple brown sugar caramel syrup in my matcha, and my friend got the lavender vanilla syrup in hers, and both were great with the flavors of the syrups clearly coming through. The only con to the matcha is the size is pretty small for the price, so I wouldn't be coming here for my regular matcha fix, but it is a nice treat. The spicy-g mac and cheese is a highlight of the menu, and comes in a pretty big portion for its price, which was pleasantly surprising. The portion of the Spicy Korean Street Style Noodles was also very large and enough to take home for leftovers for me, but leaned a little saltier than how I would typically eat, especially with the Spicy Garlic Chicken as my protein. The pricing is reasonable at $15 for the noodles. Another highlight on the menu for me has been the kimchi potato salad, which is perfectly tangy and a great fusion dish. Service was quick; no complaints from me!The WiFi works pretty well and there are plenty of seats, but the volume is a little high for a good study spot without noise cancelling headphones if that's what you're looking for--but it's definitely a great brunch spot on the weekends.

Dooby's has a great location and seems like a perfect spot to grab a coffee and get some remote work done. The lofted dining area creates a cozy atmosphere where many people were working on laptops, and the vibe is definitely a highlight. Unfortunately, the food didn't impress me. While the egg sandwich was tasty, it wasn't anything I couldn't make at home. The wings lacked depth and spice, and the pork ramen broth was disappointingly flavorless.Overall, I think the restaurant may have been having an off-day, as I've seen some positive reviews in the past. As someone who loves Korean and Korean fusion cuisine, I was hoping for more. I'd consider giving it another try in the future, but for now, I'd recommend it more as a coffee and work spot than a food destination.

Upon my recent visit to Baltimore, Dooby's was walking distance from my hotel so I found myself here for both breakfast and lunch during my stay.For my first visit, I opted for one of their bowls. I love that you can customize it with your base, proteins and sauces. I opted for a blend of greens and brown rice with the spicy garlic chicken. It was packed with veggies and flavor and I loved it.The next day I popped in for coffee and a homestyle breakfast. Also solid.I enjoyed visiting Dooby's and I think its a great spot to grab a bite and pop open your laptop (on the counter seats).

A great option for working, coffee, and breakfast in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood. I was staying nearby at Hotel Ulysses and posted up at Dooby's for two hours to get some work done. The staff here is super friendly and the order at the counter take a number vibe really suited my needs.My almond milk chai was serviceable and I felt the pepper jam on the bacon egg and cheese was a little heavy handed, but overall I enjoyed everything. Fast wifi and working is only allowed in the front part of the cafe, which I think is great.Would recommend!

I ordered a bowl with half brown rice, half greens and brisket. The portions were huge--enough for two meals. I tried two sauces on the side based on the cashier's recommendation: Spicy G and Ghost Chili. The Spicy G was spicy and slightly sour but unbalanced to me. The Ghost Chili was thicker, more chili-forward and had a lingering heat, which I preferred.The brisket was flavorful but some parts were really tough. The pickled veggies added a nice textural contrast but overall I wish the bowl were more flavorful given all of its component. I also had a delightfully tart and refreshing iced hibiscus tea as well as a Fruity Pebbles cookie. The cookie was quite crunchy and slightly sweet with a very subtle Fruity Pebble flavor and caramelized bits reminiscent of a sugar cookie.I ate on the outdoor picnic tables, which was enjoyable on a crisp sunny day.

Dooby's was close to our hotel so we stopped in for breakfast. It's a nice open space with a good amount of seating. I saw several people there working or studying so seems a good spot for that. You can order at the counter. The staff were all nice. We chose to share a steak, egg, and cheese sandwich. You can choose how you'd like your egg cooked so we of course opted for a nice runny egg! The sandwich was large and very tasty. I noticed they also serve ramen, buildable rice bowls, and sandwiches in addition to their breakfast options. They also had some yummy looking sweets in a case. Overall, we both liked the food and ambience here and I will return!

This was a lovely little coffee shop and restaurant to get some work done in.I really appreciated the availability of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A lot of times with cafes, you're kind of pigeonholed to traditional cafe fare - pastries, maybe some breakfast sandwiches, etc. Their Korean-inspired lunch and dinner menu means there's a lot more options beyond that, plus the regular drinks and pastries if you're in the mood. My starving self was pleased to see this variety. After debating over the menu, I eventually settled on the pork buns. The food was delivered to me at my table after a pretty short wait. While the pork buns were much messier than I anticipated, they were absolutely delicious. The pork belly was basically just an extra large piece of bacon nestled between a super soft bun. The green onions and whatever that sauce was (I wish I could remember, it was yummy!) added some extra flavors so it wasn't too much of the same bite over and over again.A little while after finishing the pork buns, I decided it was time for my dessert - coffee. I tried on of their mocha lattes, and it had an interesting (but not bad!) flavor. It reminded me of making chocolate milk with Hershey's syrup when I was a kid, but in a latte. It was nice and chocolatey, just not a type of flavor I've found in a mocha latte before!I really loved the food, and I am eager to try some of their other options, as there were SO many things on the menu that sounded good. I hope to be back soon!

i've only heard raving reviews about Dooby's but i fear my experience was not up to the hype. But that doesn't mean it was bad! i got the korean cheesesteak with the kimchi potato salad, and it was a bit underwhelming. perhaps the hype got to my head or i have a lot more experience with asian cuisine to expect some mind blowing experience, but the flavors were very simple to me. the cheesesteak tasted mainly of gochujang and sugar, and i feel like extra mayo would have made it a bit better. by no means bad but perhaps do not approach this expecting to get your pants blown off. service was good though, and interior is very cute so it was overall a really pleasant experience! personally though i would not buy this again and would make it myself if i were craving the sandwich. would recommend to anyone going to study, work, or get a quick bite overall but would not breach my top food lists

- I walked here so not sure how parking is in the area but there's a ton of space to sit down w/ friends or study - matcha latte 3/5I got this at the 1st sweetness level (I'm told there are 3 levels available). It did taste like matcha but I think it could have been stronger. Overall not the best or worst I've had in Baltimore.- matchamisu 4.5/5This is a matcha tiramisu where the coffee that is traditionally in a tiramisu is substituted w/ matcha. It was very filled with matcha and tastes sweet. I gave it 4.5 instead of 5 because it can get to be too sweet after a few bites but I just saved it in my fridge for later. Definitely recommend this.

My partner and I came here for what ended up being brunch, but I mostly had googly eyes for the fun menu. I got the chicken buns and a salad while my partner got a breakfast sandwich, both of which were pretty tasty! Admittedly, I probably should have gotten a burger or something considering the bun was a little sweet for me, but I applaud the effort regardless. The table serving system was a little wonky because they give you a number and let you sit anywhere, so the poor staff had to run around the restaurant then outside to deliver each individual dish, so that could use some fine tuning imo. Definitely want to come back the next time I'm in town to try the coffee and some more conventional lunch options!