JJ Hoffman&#x27;s Creamery

Always friendly and helpful staff!! Fabulous bakery items!…read moreAnd COFFEE always HOT and Fresh!! And just waiting for me on Sunday morning after Church!!

Nice bakery. Just a tad too far from my house in Shrewsbury PA. This place has an old school feel…read more Fresh baked, the little white boxes. Yes!

Pokémon theme

Strawberry donut

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Front of bakery

Maison Greene

4.4(17 reviews)

1.5 mi

We were at Spring Meadow Farms and visited their tent for a coffee. They told us about their nearby…read morelocation, so we decided to stop by for some nosh and wine. Our son is 1, and they said they had a play area for kids, which really intrigued us. The place is adorable. It's super cozy with different seating areas throughout. We ordered wine, the peppered buffalo flatbread, the figscuitto flatbread, and on order of the pretzel sticks with beer cheese. We went upstairs to where the kids area was. The space was AWESOME for parents! It had a little room with tables next to a playroom for kids. It was honestly a dream. They brought up our wine and food pretty quickly. I can honestly say the beer cheese was the best cheese dip I've ever had. And I've had a lot. The flatbreads were great, too. We ended up ordering an iced caramel latte to go and it was a delight! Service was wonderful. I found pricing to be okay, a little expensive for a small pour of wine. I really wish they had a kids menu. Just a few options. Especially if you've invested in such a great space to bring them along. I also would loooove that cheese dip on a flatbread or sandwich. It was killer. We will be back!

Pretty terrible. Coffee was bland and over crowded. Worst part was the prices! I mean who wants to…read morepay $15 for shitty coffee

Seating area

California club on sourdough

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Rocco's Market & Deli

4.7(21 reviews)

0.7 mi

Excellent service and food!…read more The BEST pastries!!!l I have never had a mediocre experience here :)

Pastry authentic Italian. Haven't tried the coffee yet. Terrific Italian gourmet section! Cheeses,…read moremeats, packaged pasta, sun cured olivrs, bread/crackers. A true learning/eating experience!!! Fresh & Reasonable prices for what you get. Friendly knowledgeable staff, all with Italian heritage. OK ambiance teat in basic or t/o.

Mini Punkin cannoli

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Front of restaurant

The Bus Stop

4.8(26 reviews)

3.4 mi

We tried this place on a Saturday night for an evening treat. We had the strawberry shortcake…read moresundae and the chocolate/vanilla twist soft serve. Both were delicious and the customer service was great. We will definitely be back.

I'm lucky to have a fantastic soft serve ice cream place near my home in Southern Maryland…read more However, while picking my kid up from camp, I decided to stop by the Bus Stop to try their ice cream. I ordered a single scoop of Hershey's with chocolate syrup, and my husband got a double scoop of mint chocolate chip topped with whipped cream and cherries. The customer service was outstanding--the owner was very friendly, and our ice cream was delicious. We will definitely return when we go back to camp!

Outdoor seating

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Ella's Bake Shop

5.0(3 reviews)

4.8 mi

If you want sweets then this is it. I am a carrot cake fan and she has the best I have ever had…read more Now I also love peach pie and cobbler and the owner as made two types for me. One regular and one for diabetics. If you need delivery in the area she will accommodate. I can't name all of the items she makes but I have never had anything bad. Oh the breads are the bomb. The friendship and beer battered bread are some of the best you will ever have. I can't say enough about her baking. The only downside is that during the holidays if you don't order early she will not be able to get it out

If I can't catch this baker at the market, I usually eat her tasty cupcakes at the Parkway Deli…read morewhenever I get the urge. Sometimes when I go there, they have already sold out. My favorites are also her chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and oatmeal raisin cookies. So good! I will have to visit her soon at the market to try the cinnamon rolls.

MJ's Cafe and Baking Company

4.8(12 reviews)

4.9 mi

Alas, this wonderful family eatery is going out of business at the end of this week. :-(…read more Everyone at MJ's was so wonderful and they always treated their customers like family and I will certainly miss Mary Jo & Dan, along with the wonderful staff of Diane, Bonnie, Casey, Jake, Jessica and all of the others who have passed through their doors over the years! While new owners may be taking over the building, (and yes, I may very well be dining there) the spirit of the MJ's team will always linger there!! Good luck to all at MJ's!

Tried this place for the first time this weekend. My wife enjoyed the breakfast sandwich on a…read morecroissant and I feasted on the tasty and hardy farmer's BLT on wheat. For drinks we had unsweetened ice tea and hot coffee. Unfortunately my wife didn't really like her tea and my coffee was just okay. The waitress did remove the tea without question which was unexpected and nice. Friendly and efficient service and a clean comfortable setting. We'll definitely be back again

Menu - January 2017

The store front

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Sausage, egg, and cheese with avocado on a plain bagel.

Simmons Homemade Ice Cream Store

4.8(17 reviews)

2.8 mi

So tasty! Can tell the ice cream is homemade, it's so soft. Cash only so be prepared!read more

We love the store, the Staff and the wonderful Ice Cream!…read moreRocky Sullivan, formerly of Finksburg, Md and now Rocky's Run,WV. I will drive the 150 mile one way to visit this store!

The front of the shop.

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A part of the interior, with a scoop of fresh raspberry ice cream!

Cold Stone Creamery

4.4(5 reviews)

3.0 mi

The Ice Cream is on the pricier side as the other reviews stated, but it is still good quality. The…read morestaff have always treated me well every time I have gone here and while the temperature is cold the people aren't. They appear to be happy and always eager to help a customer. I have always seen a family inside when I have gone in, so it is definitely a family friendly spot that families are welcomed and even encouraged to visit.

Ice cream was great. I did not add anything too expensive but enjoyed my creamy selection. Very…read morefriendly service. A welcoming vibe. Have to consider other flavors but I know I will be delighted..

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Steeped Tea Cafe

4.7(18 reviews)

4.8 mi

This is without a doubt, the finest tea room that my sister and I have ever been to. we have…read morevisited multiple times and keep coming back because the choice food is excellent, the atmosphere is relaxing & personal, the staff is most accommodating, & vintage decor is beautiful and warming. The staff is so pleasant (a shout out to the new employee Emma!). We have been to other area tea rooms and nothing can compare. Unlike other area tea rooms who prepare food for the day that morning, Steeped prepares your food when you order to keep it fresh, never ahead of time. (be prepared for the best scones you ever had.) The chef here is a true culinary trained chef. thank you Steeped. We can't wait to come back again! back with that

There were two of us, for our first pots of tea one was warm and one was actually room temperature…read more Our server brought the sugar bowl, but neglected tongs for the sugar cubes. (The table next to us did receive tongs). We were only given the small spoon for stirring the tea and had to use that for the white chili. Finally, after we finished it was 20 minutes before we could get our servers attention to get our bill. (Yes, I checked my watch). The food was fine, but overall I'm not going back because either the server was under trained or overwhelmed.

Front room.

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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

First day of the season and they have MAX 5 flavors. Only the basic boring ones too. Seems like…read morethe rude assistant manager is still working here. Hampstead Rita's is the most ghetto part of Hampstead and it keeps getting worse.

This Rita's is locally owned by a great couple. Mike and Heather have gone to great lengths to make…read morethis my favorite shoppe. They have an amazing staff at all 3 of their locations. They support our community and the schools in the area. Hampstead is my usual favorite spot but the Westminster and Eldersburg spots are just as nice. I enjoy seeing their 12-16 different flavors each day. I also love that you can suggest new flavors and favorites and they make up a batch. I enjoy being able to earn rewards for my purchases as well as being able to use PayPal and/or Venmo to pay for my purchases.

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Michelle F.

6 years ago

Love their ice cream!! Not allowed to go to family function without bringing one of their cakes...lol.

JJ Hoffman's Creamery - icecream - Updated September 2026

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