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    Cafe 1908

    4.2 (104 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    1908 Cheese Steak
    Bianca S.

    Cafe 1908 has been on my "to visit" list for awhile. I door dashed them last night. I ordered the cheesesteak and old bay wings. The cheesesteak came with delicious fries. The cheesesteak was a bit smaller than I expected considering the pictures and the price point but the flavors were there! It was very good and I devoured it! I would visit again for lunch time versus dinner since for dinner I'm usually looking for bigger portions.

    1/2 Chopped Fish sub with fries.
    Michelle S.

    The food and service are outstanding! This place really needs an eat in option. Especially for those of us outside the neighborhood.

    Seafood Salad
    Tiffany D.

    A small carry out shop located in the city, they have creative spins on your typical foods. I ordered via door dish and also placed an order online, both were seamless processes. GLOWS: -The seafood salad is very good! On the expensive side for sure, but worth it for a special treat. -In store service was efficient and effective GROWS: -The curry chicken bowl was entirely too spicy. A menu warning would be helpful, as most curry chicken dishes come with adjustable spice levels (in the US at least).

    Bang Bang Shrimp wrap
    Cleo P.

    The shrimp wrap is my go to when I order from 1908. Always well seasoned and fresh. The shrimp are a great size and the cool cole slaw is a lovely compliment to the spice level of the bang bang sauce. The fries are always seasoned and hot. Overall an enjoyable lunch.

    Cat Fish bowl
    Shameerah S.

    I won't really speak on the service or the ambiance of the restaurant since I ordered pick up, and I believe they only do pickup. I wanna say the food was AMAZING. I wish there was more. Everything was seasoned correct, the fish was fried just right, and they surely were not skimpy on the crab. The bowl had a small kick to it cause of the sauce they used atop the rice. I spent $21 and it was definitely worth it. I will say this place can easily get you spending a good amount, but I'd say you're paying for quality.

    Bangin Azz Cheesesteak & 1908 Cheese Steak

    In my honest opinion both of these wraps look the same. Bangin azz cheesesteak my azz. $20 for a platter that looks like someone ate fries out of already. & the wraps are in no shape or form contents that amount to $15-20. I live 5 minutes up the street & this is my first & last time eating here. It's truly a poor experience, my fries should not be this soggy & low in quantity for $20. Buffalo Wild Wings would've given me more fries had I ordered a SMALL there. Anyways the wraps were a disappointment my sister wants me to add the deli could've done extremely better & she hates to say that she could've went to Wawa & got something cheaper & of better quality. Not to keep comparing but this is just our experience. 0/10 do not recommend. Someone suggest something different. In need of chefs, lower prices, and better quality food if this place wants more business in the future.

    Jerk Chicken Wrap  Garlic & Herb Fries
    Sophie B.

    The jerk chicken wrap with garlic & herb fries on the side is truly a masterpiece. I'm obsessed with this wrap and I truly crave it like every other week. Depending on your spice tolerance, some may think it's too spicy. But just keep in mind, when you order, it's jerk chicken and if you have a low spice tolerance, I wouldn't get it. Also, every time I go in there, the employee working the front is smiling and happy to greet customers. Can't go wrong!

    Fried Catfish Sandwich
    Josh W.

    Walk in place with limited counter seating. I asked their specialty. No quick answer, so I went with the fried catfish sandwich and had a bottle of fresh juice. The juice itself was good but must've cost $9 or so. Blue Magic. The sandwich was pretty good but not distinct. Fries had a nice crisp. I imagine I'll try them again and might revise upwards if something else impresses me.

    Catfish Sandwich w Garlic & Herb Fries annnnddd Mixed Berry Lemonade.
    Jada C.

    ** Yelp Review # 1,000 ** I knew this milestone review would be special and it certainly is. Located this business on social media. Saw my Yelp Family approved. Took a visit!! Let's start from the beginning. Parking can be difficult but not impossible, depending when you visit. Anytime is a great time for me. Cafe 1908 makes it convenient to order online using Toast and a few other sites, or you can call in. Either way, the food is ready pretty quickly. There's always a sweet young lady who answers when I call in my order, and she gets it perfect every time. Cool atmosphere upon entering and quick retrieval of food. Limited seating (4-5 stools against a wall shelf). I wish there was more seating so I could visit w friends and family. This business is 6 minutes from my job but 35+ minutes from my neighborhood, so it makes it hard to share w friends and family. I like to eat my greatness on site !! So far, I've visited 4-5 times ordering the Catfish Sandwich and the Salmon & Shrimp Bowl. I absolutely love their Garlic & Herb Fries !! Perfecto !! The in-house beverages are top tier!! I absolutely love this black owned business and will continue to support them as long as the consistency continues to stay at the forefront w unmatched customer service, quality ingredients, and generous portions. I think this was a darn great review to dedicate as #1000 aye !! If you haven't visited, treat yourself! You won't be disappointed !!

    Salmon Melt
    Deanna C.

    I have to admit that I have quietly stalked this place for over six months through Instagram. The pictures looked so good, but I have been burned before by establishments that have a strong cult following, and the food is subpar. This place, my friends, is it and worth the internet following! My sandwich was so good that I stopped eating so that I could share it with my family, who agreed that my sandwich was fantastic. As for the service, I ordered online and picked it up, and to my surprise, the restaurant was empty. I am so glad I live far away from this place because I would eat here daily if I lived closer.

    Brian D.

    The food was great and the service was what it was for 7pm. A lot of takeout orders. The young lady at the register was on point! Nice little spot to eat or takeout. This place is worth trying out. I got the bang banging AZZ burrito and Caesar salad.

    Kanydah S.

    I visited the Cafe 1908 today . They have a new Garden Cafe on the top level that specializes in herbal teas and remedies. It's a quaint cafe with wine options and even an Oxygen Bar. Great for those you are healthy conscientious and those looking for a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the day. I met the owner Lola who was awesome. She's super friendly, has a great personality and conversation. She informed me about their $5 wine specials. Even the wines they offer are organic with low sugar content. I received a complimentary herbal tea which was really nice. I went with the Roasted Dandelion Detox Tea. It was great. I'll definitely be stopping by again soon.

    Catfish sandwich Garlic and Herb Fries
    Erica B.

    5 stars for sure! I stopped in exactly around 12, there was a small line, and about 3 people waiting for their food. Neat time I'm gonna order ahead. I'd recommend you do too. I was craving a fish sandwich so that's what I went with.., the catfish sandwich. Mannnn that damn sandwich was so good!! Piping hot, fresh lettuce, fresh tomato, softly grilled and buttered bun, special sauce, sautéed onions. Divine!!! Absolutely no complaints. The sandwich was accompanied with a garlicky, rosemary fries. I couldn't stop eating them. I wish they were hot like the fish sandwich, they weren't, more like room temperature. When I order ahead I'll ask for fresh fries. I had intentions on eating inside but there wasn't a place to sit. I didn't know. No worries! I ate everything in the car. Street parking, plenty of it, no worries. I'm coming back to try the cheesesteak wraps because that's what I heard everybody ordering. 5 stars for sure

    The cafe area -- normally closes after 11:30AM -- located upstairs. Absolutely beautiful and serene.

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    Cafe 1908 has the best fries I have ever tried in Baltimore. I swear. Quick and smooth service and wonderful food!!

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    2 years ago

    Turkey burger wrap and strawberry lemonade hits every time. Great flavor, seasoning is on point. Fries are fried to perfection

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    2 years ago

    so fckn good. i started telling everyone about it, immediately. i got the chopped fish. YUM. it came with these gooooood fries. omgggh

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    Excellent cuisine, ambience, and service I really liked the 1908 Cheese Steak, which turned out outstanding.

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    Food is delicious. A little pricey but they're still a new small business. It's definitely worth it

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    I love the food. Everything I had was delicious, just make sure you check your order. Went to the restaurant and was missing some items.

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    Blueprint Café

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    4.8(29 reviews)
    1.6 miCharles Village

    I visited Blueprint Cafe on a Wednesday morning. There were already a few people lined up when we…read morearrived, and it continued to get busier as we sat down and waited for our food. I loved the selection of pastries they offered--the pandan pastry was definitely my favorite. My husband ordered the drip coffee over ice, and I got the Vietnamese iced coffee. Both coffees were excellent. The Vietnamese coffee was a bit too sweet for my taste, and it was served in a very small glass. I think it would have been even better with a little more coffee to balance the sweetness. For lunch, we ordered the kimbap and the egg bowl, and both dishes were outstanding. The only downside was that it took about 35 minutes for our food to arrive. However, the cafe was extremely busy and clearly backed up, so we didn't mind the wait too much--especially since the food was so delicious. The indoor space is quite small, but they do offer outdoor seating. I can't wait to come back and try more of their Asian-inspired pastries and dishes. What a fantastic addition to the neighborhood!

    The egg bread felt like a warm hug on a cold winter day. It had a sweet corn bread taste and…read moretexture and when you open it there's egg and ham inside! The play on sweet and savory is just so comforting. I also had the apple cinnamon butter muffin and the muffin top was insanely delicious. The crumble on top of the apple butter was gluttony. I beleive they rotate their muffins regularly which I appreciate. I've had their raspberry matcha in the summer which I remember tasted so fresh on a hot day. And I recently had their 5 spice latte which was a great balance of spice and sweet. Overall, I honestly would consider moving to the area just to live next to this cafe not being dramatic at all.

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    Blueprint Café - Raspberry Matcha with Oatmilk and yogurt bowl with fresh fruit and house made granola

    Raspberry Matcha with Oatmilk and yogurt bowl with fresh fruit and house made granola

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    1.2 miRemington
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    29th street tavern is a low-frills, divey bar. We stopped by because I had always drove by the red…read moreneon lights and was curious. Catfish nuggets were the special of the evening. They were pretty tasty and I love the fresh cut fries. The portions were good. And my boyfriend loved that resurrection beer was on the menu. Would definitely return.

    The Foreign Legion/VFW post vibe is pretty cool, went on a Tuesday night around 9 and even though…read morethe bar was full we only had to wait 5 minutes for a table for two. The bartenders were polite and cleaned our table quickly, considering the place was packed they were doing an amazing job. The Buffalo Garlic Parm sauce for the wings was clearly home made and without realizing it we were there on a Tuesday making the wings only 9 dollars, the blue cheese is very mild but worked well with the sauce. The shrimp po'boy was large enough to split and was comparable to a sandwich from New Orleans in quality. I was tempted by the club but the turkey isn't the style I like, otherwise I could easily see myself trying more of the menu because it's clear the cook was skilled. The rail ginger beer and rum was inexpensive and well made and their selection of beer while currently missing a few key dark beer items was not bad at all, they included some draft beer options as well outside of the standard light beers and National Bohemian. All in all I would see myself returning when I head to the area for Ottobar events to try more of their food menu, just remember to get there somewhat early before the kitchen closes at 10.

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    TouchTunes and entranceway

    29th Street Tavern - Shrimp Po'boy with tavern tots and remoulade sauce, the delicious bun, spicy pickles and fresh tomato really tie this into a cohesive bite.

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    Chaps Pit Beef

    Chaps Pit Beef

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    3.7 miPulaski Industrial Area
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    TLDR: Bigger space, same legendary pit beef. Still one of the best sandwiches in Baltimore, and the…read morenew location makes it even easier to enjoy. If you're talking Baltimore pit beef, Chaps Pit Beef has been a staple for years, and after coming here for over a decade, I can confidently say it still delivers every single time. Their new location, just a stone's throw from the original humble shack, is a huge upgrade. You get the same iconic food, but now with a much larger dining room that actually makes it easy to bring a group without fighting for space. It's the best of both worlds. Same old school flavor with a more comfortable setup. On my most recent visit, I stuck with my go to. A loaded hoagie absolutely packed with pit beef, corned beef, sausage, and turkey. It's massive, messy in the best way, and exactly what you want when you're craving something unapologetically Baltimore. I paired it with a large order of fries, which were piled high and perfect for sharing. Decided to switch it up a bit and try the Holy Cod fish sandwich too, and that ended up being a sleeper hit. Huge portion of crispy fried cod, topped with fresh coleslaw on a soft bun. Not something you usually go to Chaps for, but honestly worth ordering. Everything came out crazy fast, which is always impressive considering how busy they can get. Quick stop at the condiment bar is a must. Load up on the free pickles, onions, Carolina Gold mustard, and that tiger sauce. The horseradish and mayo combo just hits different on pit beef. Bottom line, Chaps might not be a hidden gem anymore, but it doesn't need to be. It still outperforms most spots in the pit beef game and continues to be one of the best sandwiches you can get in Baltimore.

    We visited on Monday and were really disappointed. The pit beef and corned beef both tasted old and…read morewere very tough--honestly, barely chewable. It didn't even have the smell or feel of a proper pit beef place. Customer service also needs improvement. The cashier taking our order seemed more focused on watching the baseball game on TV than helping customers. It might be worth turning the TV off near the counter so staff can give customers the attention and service they deserve. Overall, not a great experience.

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    Condiment and topping options

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    BRD

    BRD

    4.0(249 reviews)
    1.2 miRemington
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    I have to be honest, I was skeptical-- how different could chicken tenders be? They can, in fact,…read morebe very different; something about the way they fry the chicken breasts produces a crunchiness I was genuinely marveling at with every bite. I know that sounds dramatic but it's true! I was shocked! The fries were a nice accompaniment that matched the chicken in quality + I love the addition of a pickle. I ordered the house BRD sauce and honey mustard and both were perfect in my eyes! The only downside was the wait, but I see it more as a testament to how good it is-- it was worth the wait for me, and it seems like many others would agree! In general I love that it's in R House, a great place to take friends and make sure that everyone has an option they will enjoy.

    I tried this chicken spot at R. House and was not disappointed!…read more I ordered on their touchscreen and waited about 15 minutes for my order despite being one of the only customers at the time. It did take a bit longer than I expected, but when I got my food, it was evident that it was cooked fresh to order. I got my tenders plain because I don't love spicy food, and it was delicious. I also got fries, a side of BRD sauce, ranch sauce, and a slice of seasoned bread. Everything was tasty, fresh, and well seasoned. For $15 it was a solid amount of food and the tenders are HUGE. I couldn't even finish the meal. I would definitely check out this spot again for fresh fried chicken.

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    BRD - BRDBOX Tender Meal

    BRDBOX Tender Meal

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