Excellent dinner complemented by PHENOMENAL service! Ask for Fatima to be your server…read more The shrimp jerk tacos, calamari and gnocchi were especially bit hits.

Random but I came here on a random Hinge Date…read more Pro's: -There are plenty of ways to exit, through the hotel and or side door (just in case your date isnt going well) - The aesthetics are nice, small yet very intimate, the interior decorating was nice - service was lovely, everyone was super friendly whether they were your server or not - Food wasnt bad either! Con's: None, I will definitely be back

Adorable and quirky cafe that is 100% worth all the hype, the long waits, and the hard-to-snag…read morereservations. I visited Golden West Cafe on a Sunday afternoon with a moderately large group (7 people). We were originally hoping for a brunch reservation but could only snag a 3 PM slot -- a testament to how incredibly popular they are -- although we ended up being ready at 2 PM and called ahead to ask if they could seat us earlier. They, very graciously, were able to make space for us to come a tad earlier. The food was absolutely incredible -- it was some combination of American comfort and Mexican / Latin American, with classic Mexican items like huevos ranchos, fish tacos, and enchiladas right next to traditional American brunch selections like chicken and waffles, hot cakes, and so forth. Their menu is also remarkably vegetarian / vegan-friendly, and it features their own house-made vegan chicken! We decided to split a few items, including the zucchini brie hot cakes, fish tacos, and vegan hot honey chicken and waffles. All three were outstanding, but my favorite had to be the zucchini brie hot cakes. The cakes were remarkably soft and fluffy, and I loved the bit of sweetness from the zucchini (and maple syrup, of course), and the extra hit of rich creaminess and savoriness from the brie. It was the perfect sweet and savory combo, and it was easily one of the biggest surprises of the meal. The rest of the items were also delicious, although not quite as wowing.The fish tacos were well-fried and flavorful, and I was quite impressed by how crispy and thin their accompanying fries were. I really enjoyed the flavor of the hot honey vegan chicken and waffles, but I was, admittedly, a little bit thrown off by the texture of both. It's very possible that the waffle had just gotten a bit soggy because I ate this dish last and it wasn't quite at its peak freshness. Either way, I really enjoyed my time here, and it's 100% worth I try. I can't wait to make my way back to Hampden to sample the rest of their menu!

Golden West Cafe…read more First visit to Hampden and Golden West Cafe -- and it definitely lived up to the hype. Drinks: Baltimore Vice -- strawberry-forward with a Don Q rum float, coconut foam, and freeze-dried strawberries. Light, refreshing, and very easy to drink. Piñata Riot -- a tequila twist on a jungle bird. Slightly bitter, tropical, and well-balanced. Both cocktails were solid and worth ordering again. Food: Green Chili Burger -- while it didn't quite hit true Albuquerque green chile standards, it was still flavorful and satisfying. A strong menu option. Zucchini Brie Pancake -- the standout dish. Unexpectedly balanced between sweet and savory, rich without being too heavy, and something I'd absolutely reorder. Overall: Great first impression. The menu has a lot of variety, the cocktails are creative and well-executed, and it feels like one of those places you could keep coming back to and try something new every time. Would I go back? Absolutely.

Vivian's is a cute spot with good coffee and a great breakfast sandwich! They were slammed when we…read morewent but still got our food out pretty quickly. I will say I was a little surprised by the lack of pastry options/ their vegetarian options are minimal (there were two-- a fruit parfait and a vegetarian sausage breakfast sandwich) but the breakfast sandwich I did get was great! So, good quality food with small but mighty selection! Update 2 weeks later: I'd like to note that I think I came late on this day, because on other days of the week there are pastries available (the blueberry yogurt one is pretty good, and they warm it up for you in a little oven!). They do have a really cute space and it's a nice shop. :)

Came into Vivian's today with some friends for a little remote work with a change of scenery and…read morehad the best time. Every staff member was kind, funny and made sure we were well taken cared of from the moment we walked through the door until we left. Our barista, Devin, was engaging, funny and makes amazing lattes! We laughed a lot with him during our time and will for sure be back on another Friday when he's working. Along with my latte I had the chocolate croissant which was light, airy and delicious. My friend had the bacon egg and cheese sandwich and enjoyed it. We also tried their latte special - s'mores latte. It was strong and had a good balance of sweetness. There was a decent amount of seating and for those who are there to work, they had plenty of outlets at the bar. Can't wait to visit them again!

Awesome black owned business w soulful and positive energy vibes…read more This place is easy to locate, inviting and clean. I've visited this business twice for a beverage and both times were great! I am looking forward to getting a few menu items in the near future.

Joined some friends for a meetup at this venue. It was quite lovely inside, though the table I was…read moresitting at had benches instead of chairs - it was hard to get in/out/up/down from the table, so recommend sitting elsewhere if possible. I ordered a wrap that came with chips and it was pretty good. Payment was quick and easy.

Finally made it to Water for Chocolate and I had an AMAZING experience. The restaurant is small and…read morecozy but still perfect for a date night or outing with friends. The staff were so friendly. During our visit we had two waitress checking in on us through our dinner. I went for Baltimore restaurant week and I must say I enjoyed every. I started with the spicy crab dip which came with a big piece of garlic bread. It was delicious but I do feel like the dip could have had more of a crab flavor. Next I did the Chipotle maple salmon with cilantro rice, also very delicious along with the lobster shrimp salmon belly curry. WOW! Lastly the peach creme brulee tasted more like sweet potato but that's the only thing I didn't enjoy. Would definitely go back!

So it seems like people know about this place; but I still feel like, at least for dine in, it…read morefeels like a hidden gem. We were there at 7 on a Saturday night (we were a few minutes late because we had a little trouble finding parking) and there was one other couple there and a small birthday party in the other section, but that was it. Whatever they're doing here for dine in, they need to keep doing. It's amazing. If dine in is this good, their catering must be insanely good. Service was wonderfully attentive. We both did the retaurant week menu, which is a great deal for $45 per person. Between us, we got the Maple salmon, Teriyaki chicken (with truffle oil pommes frites), "unconventional Caesar" salad, chicken dumplings appetizer and Sweet potato bread pudding for dessert. Everything was honestly amazing and so tasty. The chicken was succulent and pulled apart easily and the fries were delightful. My wife loved her salmon. Our appetizers were great. The bread pudding too. We will be back! If you're around their neck of the woods, go. One post-script note:The menu is a bit tricky to look at online, because you have to download it to your phone/tablet/computer first, and that's just a smidge fiddly if you peruse prior to showing up. But that's not a Water For Chocolate thing, that's a technology thing.

The food was quite tasty for both my husband and myself. The coffee was pipping hot , just the way…read moreeach of us enjoy drinking. Mine cream and sugar. My husband black.

Stopped in on a whim for lunch. It's a cute little cozy spot with plants everywhere (my jam) and…read moreafghan rugs. They have a little menu with teas and afghani food. The server recommended peach tea and I was obsessed with the sugared almonds that came with ! Def must try. I had a rice dish which was tasty after I added some salt as some of the other reviews say. I would come back and try something else to eat and more of the yummy tea and almonds!

I have been hearing so much about Hannah's Cafe, so while I was in the Towson area, I knew I had to…read morefinally check it out. I am definitely a vanilla latte and banana bread expert myself (a title I have given myself!) and Hannah's Cafe was good. The latte was sweet and the banana bread was pretty good. It definitely had the perfect ratio of chocolate, but I almost wish it wasn't "pre-packaged" in the ziploc. I felt like it made it too wet and lost the freshness. While this packaging was ideal for my to-go order, I feel like it lost the taste from it. People ordering food seemed to love their meals. Everything smelled and looked delicious, so I will definitely have to go back and check it out. The cafe is super cute and clean, and while I think it is a little hidden, it is worth the visit!

Only incredible things to say about my experience at Hannah's cafe. We had only an hour for lunch…read moreand wanted a fresh meal. The food was incredible! Fresh and flavorful. We sat outside and the servers were amazing with bringing the food and waters outside quickly. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu.

I am from Fells and really was looking forward to supporting this restaurant. Walked in, it's a…read moresmall space. Half the tables needed to be cleaned off, stood there roughly 5 minutes before a cook acknowledged us and said we would be seated shortly. Another 10 minutes pass and we are finally seated. The waitress came to the table and handed us menus. I began to tell her what I wanted to drink and she walked away. Now they went to clean off tables. She finally came back and we placed an order. Ten minutes pass and she brings us our drinks. We asked for straws and she said she would be back. Never came back until she brought us the bill. Another man brought the food. I told him two things were missing and he said he would tell the waitress. I was served the heels of the bread for toast. I don't think most restaurants do that, I don't like the heel so that was a bust. We finished our food and when the plates were empty, she came back. I asked her to take the two items off the bill. She apologized. The service is terrible. The breakfast food was good. This wasn't even during a busy time

We got take out/delivery from here for Sunday brunch. Unfortunately, the quality/flavor was not…read moreworth the price (30+ total for both dishes). The omelette was good in a college cafeteria way, and it came with potatoes and (very stale) bread/toast. The challah French toast was quite soggy, and the berries (strawberry, blueberry) had rotted. :(