This place was so overpriced even if I did have something nice to say I couldn't fix my mouth to…read moresay it because my bill was $16 for a 16 ounce shaken espresso(considered their small size) and a brownie (yikes) The service was great. The gentleman was kind and quick to assist me. I would be too if you're making this much money off of people. The ambience is cute and quiant It's just the old Starbucks with a new name and way higher prices! I understand this is a small business... oat milk was a dollar extra & flavor with a dollar extra as well making my 16oz almost $9 I got the Dubai brownie which was $8 for 2 x 3 size. The coffee is strong and good! It's hard for me to enjoy it when I had to pay with MySoul

Coffee Beanery in Owings Mills is my daily go‑to spot -- truly my favorite takeout place ever --…read moreand the reason is simple: Farouk and his incredible team. Every day, I order my caramel crunch swirl drink with whipped cream and an extra shot of espresso, plus both a mango smoothie and a strawberry‑banana smoothie. Their drinks are exceptional -- and their smoothies are honestly the best I've ever had anywhere. I recognized Farouk the very first day I walked in, even before I knew why. He used to serve me at Rita's across the street, and he's one of those rare lights of a human you never forget -- not because of what they say, but because of how they make you feel. When he looked up and said, "How are you, my friend? I used to serve you at Rita's!" everything clicked. He remembers my name. He remembers my complicated daily order to the letter. He greets me with warmth every single time -- even when I walk in two minutes before closing. And unlike so many places these days, he never shows irritation or rushes me. He makes me feel valued. One night, I accidentally called 30 minutes after they had already closed -- and Farouk still answered the phone, cheerfully, by name, and took my order anyway. Only after confirming it would be ready did he gently mention their Sunday hours. He still insisted I come pick it up. That kind of customer service is almost unheard of today. There's also Yani, who is shy but incredibly talented. She listens with her whole heart and makes drinks that feel like little works of art. She puts genuine care into every cup. And the kindness doesn't stop there. I've been surprised with freebie drinks when there was extra smoothie mix, offered a mistaken drink for free, and even had two drinks remade after I dropped them in the parking lot. Farouk saw it happen, took the empty cups from my hands, and recreated them without hesitation. Moments like these create customers for life. Coffee Beanery deserves a solid 5 stars across every platform. ---

One morning I was in Pikesville, MD and happened to stop by at this Café looking for a cup of…read morecoffee. Went in at its very opening of the day, the atmosphere was right, the smell of baking was so inviting. I had a cup of cappuccino and a piece of croissant. Both were properly prepared and I was very pleased. The clark and kitchen staff were very friendly. I will stop by again when I will be near by.

I've been wanting to visit Cafe Luli for a while as it's pretty local to me but the hours were not…read moresuper convenient as they are closed Sunday which is my normal "coffee shop and chill" day. I'm so glad I was able to stop in for a quick visit today. I didn't take a picture of my cafe con leche, but it was so good! I'm not typically a hot coffee drinker but the barista recommended it with the white chocolate seasonal flavor and wow I was blown away. Both of the ladies working were friendly and helpful answering any questions I have and giving their recommendationsZ The croissant alone will ensure that I return to Cafe Luli. It was not overly sweet but was so delicious and soft. I wasn't the biggest fan of the cookie, but I am not typically a thin and crispy cookie girl. The Alfajores were also a sweet treat, melting in your mouth. The ambiance is very cute. It feels homey and smells so good when you walk in. The prices are comparable to other coffee shops in my opinion. There appears to be an upstairs area but I didn't not explore that area today as I was running around doing errands.

Can we just take a moment to talk about the pastries here? Tried a date and walnut scone and a…read morehazelnut croissant, omg. I think that was the best scone I've ever had in my life. Definitely go on a weekday if you can because the lines get really long on weekends and the pastries are first come first serve. The iced latte was great too but definitely try the baked goods when you are there. No pics because I ate everything too fast.

every time we've tried to come, the long line puts us off (you gotta be all business with a toddler…read moreand twin babies in tow). today we were able to make it there by 805am and there were still 12 people in front of us. we decided to wait it out and im glad we did. the user experience here isn't really the best, but that doesnt seem to matter. theres no where to sit, you cant see the pastry options (which are extensive) until you get to the window to place your order, and parking is tough. that being said, I was blown away by the pastries I chose in a whirlwind - prosciutto and gruyere croissant, oreo donut (omfg best donut I've ever had), and I ordered the Nutella croissant but that's not what I got. I got maybe an almond and something else that was almost cake like inside? it was incredible. coffee was fine. we each got a seasonal drink. the iced strawberry a vanilla latte was flavorless, so either the syrup was missing or it was so subtle that my sub par taste buds missed it. we also got an iced blueberry maple latte, which was fine. I will be back for that oreo donut!

Chocolate and pour over coffee? That's always a win in my book. Black Eyed Susan is a locally owned…read moreand family run establishment featuring fun Maryland giftware and an assortment of local Maryland coffee, chocolate by a historic Baltimore company, and Maryland snacks/spices/cookies. There is a very fun family history pertaining to this shop's unique rights to sell exclusive Wockenfuss chocolate. Rachel, the owner's niece, was very friendly and knowledgeable about all products in the store. She also made a delicious pour-over coffee. Would definitely come back!

Sent a gift basket to my dear friend in Virginia. Sherry went above & beyond to make it special &…read morefilled with delicious Baltimore/Maryland made cookies, candy, popcorn, nuts, crackers, old bay etc. My friend was overwhelmed in a good way & now needs to have a party to share all the goodies. It was a great value, shipping was prompt w/o additional fees. Highly recommend & will order again THANK YOU

I came here Monday night and there were no other customers were present. The dining area gave me…read moreEgyptian and Moroccan vibes. I ordered the Middle Eastern Combination Platter ($12.95) which came with 3 pieces of falafel, 2 small grape leaves, an incredibly small portion of hummus, babaganoush, foul (fava bean stew), tahini sauce, pita bread and a "Mediterranean salad". The falafel was too hard on the outside that I could not pierce my fork through it. It was almost as if they deep fried it multiple times. In addition, there was wayyyy too many cumin seeds in the falafel. The grape leaves were just ok and filled with a rice mixture. The foul was also full of cumin. The menu states that feta cheese is included, but I received none. The "Mediterranean salad" was not a Mediterranean salad at all. It was more like a cheap garden salad with cucumbers, tomato, lettuce, and carrots. I also ordered the mixed lamb & chicken kabob ($15.95) which only came with rice, onions, roasted green peppers and tomato, and a bland tahini sauce. There were no mushrooms as the menu stated there would be. Both the lamb and chicken were dry and had no flavor to them. I was pretty disappointed with this place. They lack serving components of what their menu states and the food quality is not fresh and flavorful.

I wasn't impressed with the food here. We ordered online on a Sunday because of the Yelp reviews…read more We got the Middle Eastern platter (two falafel patties, grape leaves, hummus, fool, baba-ghanoush, feta cube served with tahini sauce, house salad and homemade pita). So let me tell you what we DIDN'T get. I'm a huge fan of feta cheese so I was sorely put out when the feta cheese cubes were missing, and the grape leaves were about the width of your ring finger and didn't have much taste. The fool was chunky and lacking in flavor and the tahini sauce and salad dressing were watery. We also got a Four Seasons pizza but my BF said that the crust had a vague cinnamon flavor to it that he found odd. We spent $50+ and I just thought, "Meh." I would not be so harsh if I hadn't gone to Habib Meditteranean in Glen Burnie the week before and had some food that I thought was pretty darn terrific.

I've always loved first watch for the food, service and the cleanliness. This time around they had…read morea blueberry cornbread which was just . The only part I don't like about this chain is the lack of reservation capability. Apart from that it's a great brunch spot for any occasion

Delicious!!!!! Our visit was seamless. The hostess was spot on about our half hour wait. The…read morewaitress was so attentive with great recommendations. Conversations were subdued and tables were cleared in a timely manner. The BOGO was the cherry on top. It pays to signup for emails folks!

I don't eat big meals very often. When I do, I prefer…read morebreakfast style mixed with dinner style. Lamb chops with scrambled eggs and fried potatoes? That's fancy country eatin'. The chimichurri sauce was the savory icing on chop. (I couldn't resist) My eggs were scrambled spread eagle on the plate . I never seen eggs presented in that way. Everything was hot and delicious. I am honestly writing this months later , after the fact, but I don't remember having a customer service issue. They made my favorite carrot ginger drink. I had 2 ! So spicy . One of the bartenders used to work at the Blue Lagoon and I was so happy to see her. It's so funny how you make strangers apart of your life while enjoying your meal. You don't know anything about them yet you are sad when they miss work. I think that is the "American Dream". Work hard enough for someone else to be your "server". Or your nail tech. Service providers are the backbone of our country. Tip well. A guy almost broke up with me because I gave $5 tip. Yes, you read that correctly. Anyways, I have never had a problem here ...thinking ....Nope! It's a good place to sit and have dessert. No loud music and ample space for a big group.

Decided to finally go to Eggspectation…read more I got on the waitlist via online and it said 5-7 minute wait. Got inside and was told about 20 minutes but waited about 45 minutes more. It was definitely busy and a lot of people waiting to be seated. It appeared trendy and nicely decorated. If waiting there is a bar but seating there was full as well. Parking is good if parking in the rear or the parking garage across the street on the other side of World of Beer. The menu was very inviting and mouthwatering. I ordered the Chicken and waffles, a side of eggs and fruit on top of my waffles and an espresso martini. Unfortunately the eggs were the only thing I ordered that came out ok. The check came out and it had chicken tenders and fries and eggs price was $4 which was $2 on the menu. In addition, there was gratuity added with the service being terrible only for the food and my drink. The server was attentive. The bill was paid and the server was given a tip just because. I did not get any food nor drink. The food came out with good presentation but was literally room temperature or closer to cold. I will not be coming back.

very clean location and good breakfast. polite staff…read more fresh coffee pods. most choices have meat as defaul. I had to search for a no meat option, though they may custom make your choices.

It's really a shame how poor service and management can ruin a restaurant…read more For many years I have enjoyed First Watch. I have patronized numerous locations. I have been going to their Pikesville location for 4 years. NOT ANYMORE! Let's start with the rude man who is the Host/cashier. He seats folks however he feels like rather than when they came in. Today was the last draw! He sat two women who came in after I did before me. Say what you will but "coincidentally" they were black and so is he! The feckless manager offered no help. This arrogant front man is mishandling his position while the manager retreats to the kitchen. I know several customers who have abandoned the Pikesville location for the Owings Mills facility. I previously wondered why, but not anymore. THE PIKESVILLE FIRST WATCH IS DETERIORATING!