Stopped into kismet cafe on a Sunday late morning. It was pretty busy inside. We placed our order…read moreat the counter for 2 bacon, egg, and cheese bagels. We had to wait about 15 minutes but it was worth the wait! My bagel was delicious. The everything bagel was soft and the bacon was crispy. The egg was kind of like a hotel egg but that was ok to me. The inside of the cafe is modern with about 7-9 tables and a small patio for warmer weather. There is also a restroom for customers. I would recommend this place!

I've already left a review about the delicious BAGELS that my family relies on but I just wanted to…read moregive a shout out for the BEST DIRTY CHAI iced or hot. I've been to many different places getting this drink but the Dirty Chai at Kismet cafe is by far the best! My daughters agree with me. Specifically the young woman that makes this at Kismet, sorry for not knowing her name, she does some chai magic!

My best friend recommended this coffee shop, since I was in town. So glad I stopped in!…read more Lovely staff, attentive and helpful. They gave great recommendations. The food was so fresh, and tasty.

Very cute coffee place in sykesville. Many coffee options to choose from with many sugar free…read moreflavors. The Hawaiian Italian was a perfect breakfast sandwich.

French Twist Café is an absolutely wonderful crepe spot and always a treat. I tend to gravitate…read moretoward the savory crepes, which are consistently excellent, while the kids loved the sweet options topped with fruit and honey. The espresso drinks are fantastic and pair perfectly with the food. The eating space is adorable and adds to the charm, but it does fill up quickly -- definitely get there early, as it gets very crowded. A must-visit if you love crepes, great coffee, and cozy vibes.

Vegan crepes that will make you weep. Try the chocolate banana crepe but ask for it vegan. They…read moreeven have a savory crepe called The Vegan, with vegan cheese, spinach and plant based protein. Usually they offer at least 2 types of vegan milk for the coffee drinks. Ambiance is charming -- an old house with an opened up 2nd floor with lots of seating plus outside seating that looks out on to historic Sykesville. Expect a line on the weekends but it's worth the wait.

On this rainy Memorial Day weekend (Saturday). I stopped in my favorite local cafe. Of course it…read morewas busy because everyone knows the sweetest and warming spot for a food, drink and easy conversations around. The historic look and feel resignates beyond the visit. As it helps the vibe staying calm. I ordered a breakfaat wrap, b8anana blueberry scone and a hot biscoff latte with oatmilk. The scone was biscuit textured, soft and mmmm good. The breakfast wrap today waant reallt tasty as it was more hashbrown filled and not hot. The biscoff latte was madw perfectly and warmed me up as intended. Stop by if in the area. You will also meet some cool people that match the vive.

Continuing on my list of coffee shops, I tried The Reister's Daughter in Reisterstown, MD. This…read moreplace was great. We met some friends and were able to find both parking and a table. I had a mocha latte and this Iranian Chocolate Pop-Tart thing that was awesome.... I really need to start taking pictures of my food and these places. The ambiance is that of a coffee house but this coffee house is an old historic building with natural wood floors and big windows. The layout is convenient for having a mix of seating and the volume was such that we could hear our party but not feel like we were screaming. The coffee was good. the people friendly, the snacks (ok not a meal but too much to ignore from the experience) the snacks were delightful. My wife almost ate half of my Pop-tart it was so good. Ok, this one gets a definite try, the locals seemed to like it, it was close-ish to Columbia, and worth checking out.

Friendly wait staff and quick service. Breakfast was good to perfection and served hot!read more

nicest owner and server. The food was very average at best i had the cheesesteak sub, one of the…read moreworst I've ever had. I asked specifically if it was chopped fine and the bread toasted and i was told it was when i got the entree the roll was not toasted cheese was not melted, the meat was very scarce. also got the American burger, it was a decent hamburger but nothing out of the ordinary, they also had no pickles which was inconceivable to me that a American food restaurant does not have pickles. also got onion rings which were ok and French fries which were ok. all in all was not impressed and will not return.

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. ---

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

Ben Gong's Tea in Eldersburg has a variety of beverage options. New flavors are featured on the…read moreapp and physical signs are in the store. This is how I discovered the White Peach Oolong. With or without boba, this beverage is delicious and is my Go-To. The service at Ben Gong's is exceptional because of Sharnelle. She knows the precise way to make a White Peach Oolong. When I walk through the door, Sharnelle always has my order ready. She is efficient, accurate, and engaging. The ease of placing orders via the app helps to earn a free drink. Not all my orders are to go. Seating at Ben Gong's in Eldersburg is plentiful and comfy, creating a welcome atmosphere to sit and chat with friends.

Super cute tea spot! Plenty of seating areas and a private room if you have at least 5 people with…read moreyou. The service was A1, they were super personable and friendly. They have lots of tea options with a variety of add ons and flavors. Their food menu had a nice variety of options as well with appetizers, noodles and rice plates. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee with brown sugar boba and regular level of sweetener, it was really good!

Stopped for and early evening refresher…read more Went on the app as they tend to have secret recipe drink recipes. I forgot the name it was given but its basically the manho dream with coconut syrup and mango cold cream. I ordered it on the app and picked up in drive thru. It was quite messy but delicious.

Amazing customer service there was a very kind lady to help my grandmother who struggles ordering…read moreand as always amazing food and drinks along with very fast delivery of food

I've been wanting to try Uncle Nearest whiskey for a while and sure enough I got a FB ad showing…read morethat this local spot had it! It's definitely a great little spot tucked away in Glenelg. From the outside of the building, you wouldn't know that there's a speakeasy inside, but that's what makes it fun. There's a handful of tables inside and a small shuffleboard too. There's an area outside that I have not been able to check out yet due to it being February when I was there. Kelvin gave me a great story about Uncle Nearest and told it with such enthusiasm too. Kelvin brings this great energy and is one of those people where you can tell that he loves what he does. The whiskey selection in here is phenomenal! So many different ones that I want to try and Kelvin will give you his recommendations based on your preferences. This is a great place for those that want to sip on whiskey or a classic cocktail. Can't wait to go back just so I can have some good laughs with Kelvin and try a few more whiskeys that are on my list!

Kelvin, the owner, is a sweetheart. We stopped by after eating dinner at Cilantros across the…read morestreet. We were stuffed so were not able to add any more to our tummies. Kelvin was so personable and we promised we would come back. We did ... the next day ... and had a lovely visit ... I had the 'Soccer Mom' gin drink which was so gooooooood and my fella had a chance to try some new bourbons. Cozy spot, great ambience for hanging out, and a lovely sweetheart of an owner. We WILL be back.

Super clean and cute. We stopped in on travel through town and loved it. Great ambiance!read more

This a cute little market and deli. The staff was so sweet and friendly. There were so many good…read morechoices. We settled on sharing a 8" Chicken Caprese sub. It was delicious. Chicken perfectly cooked. Perfect amount of tomatoes, mozzarella, and aioli. Overall, a good experience and hope to stop by again soon.