I have not been here on a regular day but I did stop by for an event being hosted here recently…read more The space is small but it is so cute. I loved the decor. The outside space is also nice. I could see this being a nice spot to go to on a regular basis just to grab a quick bite and vibe. I did not grab any food this time but I did order the caramel latte. Whenever I go to a coffee shop to order a drink, I am quickly reminded that I have no idea what I'm talking about. The lady helping me at the counter was so patient and helpful. I was going to try the Cherry Blossom latte but decided not to stray too much from what I'm used to. The iced caramel latte with oat milk was so good. It felt like I drunk it in two sips. I would definitely go back. I had a great experience.

Cozy District Cafe stopped me the moment I walked in. Vines on the ceiling, flowers on every table,…read moreboard games on the shelf, and seasonal drinks that are as beautiful as they are good. The space feels intentional -- every corner has something worth noticing. Marco matched the space. He was attentive and helpful -- walked me through the hours, let me know when they do brunch, and even shared the best time to come. That kind of hospitality makes a difference. This is the kind of café you come back to.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ - Gabby | @forkandsmash | Real food. Real owners. Real stories.

Stopped in one of my favorite local cafe spots early today…read more The relaxed and happy staff combined with historic floral witty expressive props to add makes your entrance gives the vibe of relaxation and waking up. I chose a breakfast wrap, hot freshly made Peach danish, blueberry banana scone, hot 12oz horchata chai sweet rice and cinnamon syrup w/oatmilk. Omg. The peach danish is flaky, with a light sweet buttery taste. The horchata chai sweet rice and cinnamon syrup w/oatmilk was light and relaxing. None of the flavors over powered the other making for a smooth and delightful morning sip. This mornings picks had me wanting more but it would be against my better judgment for fitness, but worth the calorie overload. The blueberry banana scone is one of my go to pastries.

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.

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!

Awesome local hole-in-the-wall indie style coffee shop! Love their spiced hot chocolate and I'm…read moresure the snacks/food they offer are great as well! Friendly staff members and speedy service! :)

The Bun Shop is a large open yet dark space with a good amount of seating. They will heat up your…read morebun selections for immediate enjoyment. We got ours heated for the train trip, since they were stored chilled. The breakfast bun fared better of my two picks, as the folded up corners of the chickpea pastry got tough to bite through when consumed later at room temperature.

Great ambiance, plenty of seating, friendly staff…read more Spanish latte: not too sweet and you can definitely taste the spices. I would get this again!

The pastry was good, just like other pastries. I had a cold ice tea but I thought I was getting a…read moremix of coffee/tea by the way the menu was set up. Or it was just me and since it was my first time, I panicked. Haha. I enjoyed the atmosphere upstairs. While it was slightly packed when we got there, we chose to sit downstairs. It would be super cute if the upstairs decor transitioned to the lower level as well. Overall, I will try again but give myself time to pick something.

Cute little coffee shop in Old Ellicott City. I love how casual this place is. I got a Cineyhone…read moreand a butter croissant. Everything feels cute, but it's slightly unclean. Why am I seeing an open trash can while I'm ordering? They could have hidden it a little better so customers don't have to see it. Plus, the restrooms could be cleaned more thoroughly. The workers were friendly, and I love that they offer the option to have less sugar in your coffee. They have a cute setup, but the interior design and layout could use some improvement. it feels a bit claustrophobic.

This may be my favorite coffee shop in OEC. It's got delicious lattes and even more amazing food…read moreoptions. The Dino sandwich is my favorite and the display case of goodies when you order is too hard to resist. The cheesecake was heavenly. They do have a love like most weekend mornings but it's worth the wait. There is a lovely outdoor seating area and they bring your food to your table. Servers are great and very helpful.

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.

We were reliving our past and decided to go off to Sykesville MD. The French Twist Cafe was our…read morepre-selected target for a spot of lunch that we chose from Internet charm. Upon closer inspection, we were rather turned-off. The outside tables were mostly occupied by what seemed to be non customers not consuming any food or drink. Inside, there was something industrial going on in the front corner and we were disheartened to learn it was order at the counter and no service at the tables, and also this so called FRENCH cafe was sold out of croissants very early in the day. We just found the atmosphere to be much less than what was represented on the internet, much less charm. We decided to walk out disappointed.

Popular restaurant and café, good food, many coffee and tea varieties, including dry packaged…read more Café Jun is a restaurant and café in the Forest Green shopping center on US 40. It's a smallish space and indoor seating was really full at 11 AM on a weekday. Because of rain, the outdoor benches were not in use, and I saw closed-up patio-umbrellas too. I ordered from a kiosk or you could order online or in person. I got the bacon egg and cheese croissant and it was made quickly by welcoming staff. It was a regular size croissant with very light cheese and a layer of crispy bacon pieces in a well toasted croissant. The flavor was good. This café also sells a number of beverages, including fresh ground espresso, and various teas And they sell some bakery goods, candies, and quite a variety of dry-packaged teas and coffee. The parking right in front Café Jun can get pretty full, but there's plenty parking in the rest of the shopping center. You can enter the shopping area from eastbound US-40 Baltimore National Pike, or from westbound Frederick Road. It's just east of Centennial Lane/Bethany Lane and about a mile West of US 29. The larger shopping area has a diner 3-strip mall sections, one of which is called Princess Shopping Center, so I'm a little confused which mall-name covers which shops. They have a summer concert planned! That should be fun!

I ate here on a Saturday in late April around 11:00AM. The line was out the door and seating was…read morepacked inside. People do seem to respect the 90MIN seating window though so you should be able to find a seat. You order and pay at the counter first and then they give you a table number card. This is how they find you to serve your food. I ordered a regular matcha latte, a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on croissant bread and their famous croffle. I loved their matcha latte. It's pre-sweetened so no need to add extra vanilla syrup or anything. This does not taste like a traditional matcha, which in my opinion tastes like dirt. This is a sweeter, dessert like matcha. I didn't care for the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. It was kind of dry and it tasted like something was missing. The croffle was amazing. It has a nutty, pecan like taste to it and it was topped with vanilla gelato and blueberries. I couldn't really taste the maple syrup but it was delicious nonetheless.