Steve's Lunch

Last December we visited the Cross Street Market for the first time, a bit before xmas. We were looking for something quick, but filling for lunch, during our break between mental health appointments. (Your mental health is important! Don't slack on those therapy appointments!) Originally I thought that we would return at some point in the future, but now that we've gotten to know the neighborhoods a little better, I'm more excited to try different restaurants along Key Highway, especially if we don't have to pay to park in a garage.Jeremy ended up ordering a cheesesteak (American cheese, grilled onion) from Steve's Lunch. It was a decent sandwich. If you like cheesesteaks, you'll probably like this one. If you are picky about cheesesteaks, this one might be on the line for you. Jeremy gets hardly any toppings on his sandwich, leaving "nothing to hide behind" but I'll admit I like everything on my cheesesteaks. I ordered elsewhere, so I can't give you the report on whether their tomatoes were pale and tasteless, or if the lettuce was rotten. All I know is that I had a bite of this sandwich and could have finished the entire thing.Something about this place reminds me of days gone by. I could imagine blue collar workers grabbing a bite here, and being quite satisfied. The nostalgia hits hard.

Came inside Cross Street Market for a bite. It was between Steve's or Chicken Lab. My fiancée convinced me to go with Steve's since they're usually closed when we're here. It did not disappoint. This might be my third time here. I usually get the cheesesteak lunch special that comes with a drink and fries ($13). I'm glad they were busy because the staff appears hard working and the food here is very good. The cheesesteak roll was soft and chewy, and the oils and grease did not seep through. I got onions and provolone and as you can see from the photos, the sandwich was hot and fresh, with a nice stretch from the cheese. The fries had a nice color, crispy on the outside, but soft and chewy on the inside. This meal hit the spot. There is plenty of seating inside CSM. Come to Steve's for a great satisfying meal at a reasonable price.

It's meh. The set up, service, and food are just meh. The prices aren't that crazy considering the food is less than average. The hamburger was dry and seemed like it had died in a freezer months ago. There was a decent attempt made on the sausage egg and cheese on wheat. I could have just gone over to the crepe woman and had something fire. It's nothing to write home about but will keep you from starvation.

No fuss, no frills, just an older man and his griddle cooktop. You get your order in and you leave in an exchange of few words.Steve's Lunch is far from glamorous, but it is fast, and when you just wanna walk down the street with burger and fries in hand before you get back to your shift, Steve's has your back with some of the thickest kaiser rolls I've seen. It actually works great, since all of the mess you'd get with a weaker bun is contained by the roll; this is, in a word, perfect stroll snacking.It's the cheapest food in the entire Cross Street Market, too, which is probably its niche. I can't hate it, but I wish the fries were seasoned a bit more evenly. At least I got my money's worth from one of the few mom and pop-style places left in the downtown area.

Such a nice guy! Had breakfast here. Only place open. But the food is very homey. No muss no fuss. Just wanted to say thanks for a great breakfast and will definitely stop in again.

What you might expect for a quick diner bite. I got the egg, bacon, and hashbrown breakfast. The price was excellent- $8.48! The customer service was great. The meal was cooked fresh to order and didn't take long to prepare at all. The hash browns were delicious. The bacon, a bit salty. The eggs were very bland. I would ask them to put seasoning on them next time. Easy, breezy breakfast in the Cross Street Market.

My favorite breakfast sandwichand hangover cure is the ham andegg on kaiser roll with mayo, lettuceand tomato. Long nights in the JHUand St. Agnes hospitals were alwaystolerated by looking forward to thisquick $5 remedy. Best value in Federal Hill Charm City.

Fast and cheap. If you want some good flat top food this is the spot. Fries are amazing if you like squishy fries. Cheeseburger is very good too.

Great cheesesteak. Lots of good lunch counter choices. Feels like you are at a good diner, just it is a lunch counter inside a market with many food options.The cheesesteak was juicy & delicious. I ate half, saved the 2nd half to eat the next day as I did after hearing it up under the broiler. Good solid fries to go with the sandwich too.

I feel silly giving any sort of review for a business I only bought a homemade unsweetened ice tea from (it was a hot day and yes it was a damn good tea!). But for those who loved this place in the past and would appreciate an update, or else for those interested in checking it out for the first time, I'm here to share a photo of their latest menu (late June 2022)