Guidebook for Baltimore
Food Scene
Spro Coffee
851 W 36th StGreat coffee. Cool hipster atmosphere.
Common Ground
3543 W 36th StGood coffee and tasty baked goods.
My favorite coffee house in the city. The best coffee in Baltimore. Also has great baked goods and more substantial plates.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Artifact Coffee
1500 Union AveMy favorite coffee house in the city. The best coffee in Baltimore. Also has great baked goods and more substantial plates.
Solid Mexican food and excellent margaritas. Very reasonably priced.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holy Frijoles
908-912 W 36th StSolid Mexican food and excellent margaritas. Very reasonably priced.
Delicious Southwestern style food and a great breakfast place. They also have a cool bar in the back.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golden West Cafe
1105 W 36th StDelicious Southwestern style food and a great breakfast place. They also have a cool bar in the back.
Arguably the best restaurant in Baltimore. Awesome atmosphere and food. Need reservations. The weekend brunch is excellent and more reasonably priced.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woodberry Kitchen
2010 Clipper Park RdArguably the best restaurant in Baltimore. Awesome atmosphere and food. Need reservations. The weekend brunch is excellent and more reasonably priced.
Cool little place with both sweet and savory pies. You can eat there (they have a great porch) or take it to go.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dangerously Delicious Pies
810 W 36th StCool little place with both sweet and savory pies. You can eat there (they have a great porch) or take it to go.
So great. Love their brunch. Great dinner. Solid bar.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Food Market
1017 W 36th StSo great. Love their brunch. Great dinner. Solid bar.
Want to get weird and eat some solid diner breakfast food? This is it.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The PaperMoon Diner
227 W 29th StWant to get weird and eat some solid diner breakfast food? This is it.
Want to class it up? Very cool local restaurant in Bolton Hill.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
B A Bolton Hill Bistro
1501 Bolton StWant to class it up? Very cool local restaurant in Bolton Hill.
A local favorite. Food isn't particularly special, but the atmosphere is cool.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Cafe
1001 Cathedral StA local favorite. Food isn't particularly special, but the atmosphere is cool.
A diamond in the rough, but a local favorite, nonetheless. Very good food and drinks. Cool location in the middle of an East Baltimore neighborhood. Could take a stroll around the park after dinner.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salt
2127 E Pratt StA diamond in the rough, but a local favorite, nonetheless. Very good food and drinks. Cool location in the middle of an East Baltimore neighborhood. Could take a stroll around the park after dinner.
Former pharmacy converted into a great restaurant. Solid brunch and dinner. Located right on the park.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BistroRx
2901 East Baltimore StreetFormer pharmacy converted into a great restaurant. Solid brunch and dinner. Located right on the park.
Good coffee. Good pastries - savory and sweet.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bun Shop
239 W Read StGood coffee. Good pastries - savory and sweet.
A must-do in Little Italy. Great gelato and other desserts.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop, Little Italy
222 Albemarle StA must-do in Little Italy. Great gelato and other desserts.
Coffee. Breakfast. And also a bar? Unique local place.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dooby's
802 N Charles StCoffee. Breakfast. And also a bar? Unique local place.
If you're in Fells Point, this is where you get your coffee.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Daily Grind
1720 Thames StIf you're in Fells Point, this is where you get your coffee.
Great seafood in Fells Point. Typically you'll need a reservation.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thames Street Oyster House
1728 Thames StGreat seafood in Fells Point. Typically you'll need a reservation.
Classic east coast diner. No frills. Not great service. It's a diner.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sip & Bite Restaurant
2200 Boston StClassic east coast diner. No frills. Not great service. It's a diner.
Iggies
818 N Calvert StPizzaaaaa. Trendy pizzeria in Mt. Vernon.
Be advised: this is in a shady part of town. But the open market is cool to see, and the famous Faidley's crab cakes are here.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lexington Market
112 W Lexington StBe advised: this is in a shady part of town. But the open market is cool to see, and the famous Faidley's crab cakes are here.
Want the authentic crab-eating experience? Try it out at this no frills seafood place in Locust Point.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L.P. Steamers
1100 E Fort AveWant the authentic crab-eating experience? Try it out at this no frills seafood place in Locust Point.
Pretty good sushi restaurant in Mt. Vernon. Nice atmosphere.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Minato Sushi Bar
1013 N Charles StPretty good sushi restaurant in Mt. Vernon. Nice atmosphere.
If you want the best sushi in Baltimore, this is it. It's a hole in the wall restaurant, but it's fantastic.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shoyou Sushi
1450 Light StIf you want the best sushi in Baltimore, this is it. It's a hole in the wall restaurant, but it's fantastic.
EJJI Ramen
529 E Belvedere AveSolid ramen place in Belvedere Square.
Cool market with a variety of local eateries and groceries.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belvedere Square
529 E Belvedere AveCool market with a variety of local eateries and groceries.
Decent Mexican food. Cool atmosphere.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Agave Restaurant
1032 Light StDecent Mexican food. Cool atmosphere.
Voted Baltimore's #1 brunch spot. Great comfort food. Cool atmosphere.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park
513 W Cold Spring LnVoted Baltimore's #1 brunch spot. Great comfort food. Cool atmosphere.
Need a quick cup of coffee and a pastry? Cool coffee shop with a little local market.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milk & Honey Market
816 Cathedral StNeed a quick cup of coffee and a pastry? Cool coffee shop with a little local market.
Popular tiny cafe in Fells Point. Good breakfast. Known for Captain Crunch french toast.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Moon Cafe
1621 Aliceanna StPopular tiny cafe in Fells Point. Good breakfast. Known for Captain Crunch french toast.
Great coffee in Belvedere Square. Cool coffee bar in the middle of the market.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Atwater's Belvedere Square Market
529 E Belvedere AveGreat coffee in Belvedere Square. Cool coffee bar in the middle of the market.
Fleet Street Kitchen
1012 Fleet StUpscale eatery in Harbor East.
Ten Ten American Bistro
1010 Fleet StReasonably priced American fare in Harbor East.
Upscale modern Greek-seafood fusion. Very good atmosphere. Cool vibe.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ouzo Bay
1000 Lancaster StUpscale modern Greek-seafood fusion. Very good atmosphere. Cool vibe.
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
1390 Lancaster StGood sushi in Harbor East.
If you're looking for a real Baltimore experience, check out the Northeast Market. Wide variety of local food options in this historic market.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Northeast Market
2101 E Monument StIf you're looking for a real Baltimore experience, check out the Northeast Market. Wide variety of local food options in this historic market.
A Hampden staple. Delicious craft ice cream. This is where the entire neighborhood goes.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Charmery
801 W 36th StA Hampden staple. Delicious craft ice cream. This is where the entire neighborhood goes.
Upscale, authentic Italian dining in a beautiful location on the harbor.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinghiale
822 Lancaster StUpscale, authentic Italian dining in a beautiful location on the harbor.
Solid Indian food in an underground (literally) location.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Akbar Restaurant
823 N Charles StSolid Indian food in an underground (literally) location.
Cool diner and bar in Hampden. Sort of a 1950s feel.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rocket To Venus
3360 Chestnut AveCool diner and bar in Hampden. Sort of a 1950s feel.
Cool rustic coffee shop on the Inner Harbor. My friends own and run the place!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
3 Bean Coffee
209 Key HwyCool rustic coffee shop on the Inner Harbor. My friends own and run the place!
Hipster coffeehouse and bookstore.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse
3128 Cathedral StHipster coffeehouse and bookstore.
Oh my gosh. This place. The doughnuts are amazing. They are a local, small batch bakery. You have to get there early to get their best stuff, but it's completely worth it.
B. Doughnut
7 Loudoun St SWOh my gosh. This place. The doughnuts are amazing. They are a local, small batch bakery. You have to get there early to get their best stuff, but it's completely worth it.
Alchemy Restaurant
1011 W 36th StUpscale modern American dining. Cool vibe.
This tiny, casual Italian restaurant is SO GOOD. They make all their own pasta and cook everything up right in front of you. SO GOOD.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grano Pasta Bar
1031 West 36th StreetThis tiny, casual Italian restaurant is SO GOOD. They make all their own pasta and cook everything up right in front of you. SO GOOD.
You want to try a bunch of unique doughnut flavors, then stroll along the harbor? Who wouldn't?!
Diablo Doughnuts
7698 Belair RoadYou want to try a bunch of unique doughnut flavors, then stroll along the harbor? Who wouldn't?!
King's Pizza & Subs Express
907 W 36th StThis is pretty decent pizza. I go for the stromboli/calzones.
Pizza, pizza. They deliver on bikes, which is fun.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Two Boots Baltimore
1203 West Mount Royal AvenuePizza, pizza. They deliver on bikes, which is fun.
Great indoor market with a mixture of bars and restaurants.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Vernon Marketplace
520 Park AveGreat indoor market with a mixture of bars and restaurants.
Well known local coffee shop based out of Annapolis.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ceremony Coffee Roasters - Mt. Vernon
520 Park AveWell known local coffee shop based out of Annapolis.
A local favorite, particularly for breakfast. There's also a great bar attached (Hon Bar).
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Hon
1002 W 36th StA local favorite, particularly for breakfast. There's also a great bar attached (Hon Bar).
Great restaurant, with a cool bar attached.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corner Charcuterie Bar
850 West 36th StreetGreat restaurant, with a cool bar attached.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool local wine bar with a great vibe and an excellent selection.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
13.5% Wine Bar
1117 W 36th StCool local wine bar with a great vibe and an excellent selection.
Great local craft brewery. They have a great little bar of their own, as well as a patio space when the weather is good. When you're done, walk across the street to Waverly Brewing Company for more!
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Craft Brewery
1700 W 41st StGreat local craft brewery. They have a great little bar of their own, as well as a patio space when the weather is good. When you're done, walk across the street to Waverly Brewing Company for more!
A hidden gem. Great mixed drinks, solid beer selection, and GREAT barbeque. But the crown jewel of this place is their back patio.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar
1601 Union AveA hidden gem. Great mixed drinks, solid beer selection, and GREAT barbeque. But the crown jewel of this place is their back patio.
Cool, cool, cool bar. They brew their own beer. If you spend any time in Mt. Vernon, this has to be on the list.
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brewer's Art
1106 N Charles StCool, cool, cool bar. They brew their own beer. If you spend any time in Mt. Vernon, this has to be on the list.
An old speakeasy from prohibition. Located in the beautiful Belvedere Hotel.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Owl Bar
1 E Chase StAn old speakeasy from prohibition. Located in the beautiful Belvedere Hotel.
The classiest of bars. Located at the top of the Belvedere Hotel. Amazing views of downton Baltimore.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The 13th Floor
1 E Chase StThe classiest of bars. Located at the top of the Belvedere Hotel. Amazing views of downton Baltimore.
Gitan Bistro Cru
800 S Kenwood AveLittle neighborhood wine bar. Excellent vibe.
V-NO Winebar & Shop
905 S Ann StCool wine bar on the water.
Food is ok - lots of tapas. Drinks are good. Location is awesome. Great patio on the harbor.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barcocina
1629 Thames StFood is ok - lots of tapas. Drinks are good. Location is awesome. Great patio on the harbor.
Want to bar hop with the youths? See Michael Phelps? A lot of bars here with a variety of atmospheres.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canton Square
1021 S Linwood AveWant to bar hop with the youths? See Michael Phelps? A lot of bars here with a variety of atmospheres.
Hole in the wall bar. Also one of the best crab cakes in Baltimore.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dudas Tavern
1600 Thames StHole in the wall bar. Also one of the best crab cakes in Baltimore.
If you're craving some delicious chicken wings, this sports bar is for you.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kislings Tavern
2100 Fleet StIf you're craving some delicious chicken wings, this sports bar is for you.
Great beer selection. Decent food. Good atmosphere.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alewife Baltimore
21 N Eutaw StGreat beer selection. Decent food. Good atmosphere.
A beer powerhouse. Hundreds of beers on tap.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Max's Taphouse
733 S BroadwayA beer powerhouse. Hundreds of beers on tap.
If a mixed drink is what you crave, this is a lesser known gem in Fells Point.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rye
1639 Thames StIf a mixed drink is what you crave, this is a lesser known gem in Fells Point.
Cool, reasonably priced downtown bar.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
B&O American Brasserie
2 N Charles StCool, reasonably priced downtown bar.
Somewhat rustic neighborhood pub. No frills, but sometimes they'll get the oversized fireplace going when it's cold.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wharf Rat
801 S Ann StSomewhat rustic neighborhood pub. No frills, but sometimes they'll get the oversized fireplace going when it's cold.
One of my favorite bars in Baltimore. They brew a lot of their own stuff. Also really great food. Fantastic low-key atmosphere.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Of Love & Regret
1028 S Conkling StOne of my favorite bars in Baltimore. They brew a lot of their own stuff. Also really great food. Fantastic low-key atmosphere.
Wine bar and wine shop in Mt. Vernon. Awesome neighborhood vibe. Really friendly, fun staff.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spirits of Mt. Vernon
900 N Charles StWine bar and wine shop in Mt. Vernon. Awesome neighborhood vibe. Really friendly, fun staff.
Great food, great drinks, cool atmosphere. This is a great place to kick off an evening in Fells Point.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Star Fells Point
906 South Wolfe StreetGreat food, great drinks, cool atmosphere. This is a great place to kick off an evening in Fells Point.
Belgian beer bar with a great selection.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
De Kleine Duivel
3602 Hickory AveBelgian beer bar with a great selection.
Check out this local brewery and have a drink in their taproom... then walk across the street to Union Brewery and do the same!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waverly Brewing Company
1625 Union AveCheck out this local brewery and have a drink in their taproom... then walk across the street to Union Brewery and do the same!
Oliver Brewing Company
4216 Shannon DrYet another cool local brewery!
Cool bar on the Inner Harbor. They serve Oliver Brewing Company beer.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pratt Street Ale House
206 W Pratt StCool bar on the Inner Harbor. They serve Oliver Brewing Company beer.
Heavy Seas Alehouse
1300 Bank StMore great Baltimore beer!
Parks & Nature
Great little park overlooking the Inner Harbor and the Baltimore skyline.
256 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Federal Hill
300 Warren AveGreat little park overlooking the Inner Harbor and the Baltimore skyline.
Huge city park surrounded by historic neighborhoods.
236 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Patterson Park
2601 E Baltimore StHuge city park surrounded by historic neighborhoods.
Big park that also contains the zoo. There is a nice path around the lake, so it's a good place to go for a run.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Druid Hill Park
Big park that also contains the zoo. There is a nice path around the lake, so it's a good place to go for a run.
Nice little park with a great path around the lake. Good place to go for a run. They also have exercise stations (pull-ups, sit-ups, etc.) along the path.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake Montebello
Lake Montebello DriveNice little park with a great path around the lake. Good place to go for a run. They also have exercise stations (pull-ups, sit-ups, etc.) along the path.
Nice park with walking trails - right across the street from my house!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wyman Park
Nice park with walking trails - right across the street from my house!
Arts & Culture
Great modern art museum. Interactive and interesting.
186 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Visionario Americano
800 Key HwyGreat modern art museum. Interactive and interesting.
This historic library at the Peabody Institute is said to be the inspiration for the library in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peabody Library
17 E Mt Vernon PlThis historic library at the Peabody Institute is said to be the inspiration for the library in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
Beautiful art museum in Mt. Vernon. They host great community events, as well.
278 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Arte Walters
600 N Charles StBeautiful art museum in Mt. Vernon. They host great community events, as well.
Awesome local artist that specializes in enhanced photography of Baltimore and dogs.
Robert McClintock Studio & Gallery
3000 Chestnut AveAwesome local artist that specializes in enhanced photography of Baltimore and dogs.
Entertainment & Activities
Want a travel tattoo? This place is excellent. Highly recommend Fran Massino.
STAY HUMBLE TATTOO COMPANY
801 W 36th StWant a travel tattoo? This place is excellent. Highly recommend Fran Massino.
Mustang Alleys
1300 Bank StBar and bowling? Yes, please.
Great zoo! Definitely worth checking out. They also host some solid community events, like Brew at the Zoo. Check their calendar for more info.
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Maryland Zoo
1 Safari PlGreat zoo! Definitely worth checking out. They also host some solid community events, like Brew at the Zoo. Check their calendar for more info.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W Camden StGo see the Orioles play!
Baltimore's top theatre. Hosts a great repertoire of musicals and plays.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N Eutaw StBaltimore's top theatre. Hosts a great repertoire of musicals and plays.
Acuario Nacional
501 E Pratt StGreat aquarium with solid exhibits.
Sightseeing
There is a lot to see and do at the Inner Harbor. This is a must when you are visiting Baltimore.
534 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inner Harbor
There is a lot to see and do at the Inner Harbor. This is a must when you are visiting Baltimore.
Go see the ORIGINAL Washington Monument in Mt. Vernon.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Washington Monument
Go see the ORIGINAL Washington Monument in Mt. Vernon.
The Baltimore Basilica
409 Cathedral StSee America's first cathedral!
This historic hospital is among the best in the world.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N Wolfe StThis historic hospital is among the best in the world.
Getting Around
Beautiful old train station. Great way to travel to other nearby cities.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penn Station
1500 N Charles StBeautiful old train station. Great way to travel to other nearby cities.