The PaperMoon Diner offers a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience. From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by an eclectic collection of artwork, vintage memorabilia, dolls, and countless unique decorations that make the restaurant unlike anywhere else. It's definitely a place you have to see to appreciate. One of the biggest conveniences is the parking. They have a designated customer parking lot in addition to available street parking, which takes the stress out of finding a spot. We visited on a Sunday around 12:30 PM with a party of five and were seated immediately. From start to finish, everything exceeded expectations. The service was friendly, attentive, and efficient, and every dish that came to the table was outstanding. We ordered the large Caesar salad, pulled pork sandwich, chicken quesadilla, Monte Egg breakfast sandwich, pesto burger, onion rings and Southern Love burger. Every meal was generously portioned, arrived fresh, and was packed with flavor. No one at the table had a complaint, and everyone left impressed. PaperMoon Diner isn't just known for its quirky atmosphere, it also delivers incredible food to match. If you're looking for a restaurant with a fun, unforgettable vibe and delicious food served in generous portions, this is a spot that's absolutely worth visiting. Highly recommended! read more

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Five stars for ambiance and service! Papermoon is the most unique, fun, creative and eclectic restaurant in Baltimore! Such a fun place to take your family to just be in a fun uplifting atmosphere with toys, patterns and colors on every corner of the space. It's the best place to play eye spy. We had a party of 5 and the food came out just in time. Our server was very friendly. I ordered an omelet and it was a pretty average omelet. It wasn't the best omelet I've ever had. Loved the taste of goat cheese and veggies. The hash browns were okay as well. This is a diner and I think that for a diner is a great and fun place to go with friends and family! I do want to go back and try the blueberry pancakes because they looked incredible. read more

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This place was recommended by a friend and me and my family were treated terribly. I have a family of 5 and they sat us at a 4 person table even though there was space at some tables behind that. The service was slow, the food wasn't very good and to top it off they added a large party gratuity of 20% making our breakfast for 5 people $174.00. I just looked at my wife and said I'll pay it and never come back. I had two other friends tell me it's probably because I had on a Calvert Hall hoodie and they probably thought I would be snobby or something. Either way terrible experience. 0/10 read more

I've come here many times on my trips to Baltimore. It's closed Mondays and Tuesdays so keep that in mind if you're traveling. The service is always very good and the staff is very friendly. The ambience is that of a child's dream, it's littered in toys from the last seven decades, and you're sure to find something you remember from your childhood. Now the food is spot on for what I expect from a Diner. The fried green beans were lovely, crispy, and fresh. My friend had the hangover, which are french fries coated and bbq pulled pork with cheese - I've had this it's to die for! But this time I got a Honeycrisp chicken sandwich, the only flaw I had is that the ciabatta was hard to chew in the chicken, kept sliding off of the sandwich because the tomato was too thick. Could be a personal preference, but I just like my tomatoes really thin and maybe a slightly softer bread to accommodate the size. Otherwise, the food was absolutely delicious as always! I must visit if you're in Baltimore! read more

Papermoon Diner is such an eclectic little magical diner. A sensory overload for the eyes, but in a neat way. After years of putting off my visit to Papermoon, I finally decided to take a surprise trip with my nephew. Since I knew eating a diner with so much fun stuff enrobing you would be up his alley. We stopped in on a late Sunday morning for breakfast and was lucky enough to not have to wait to be seated. Our server was nice, giving us a moment to decide what we wanted to nosh on while pointing out all the little trinkets covering the walls and ceiling. I opted for the Shrimp and Grits and my nephew settled on the Chocolate Chip Pancakes. The food was delicious. A generous amount of shrimp in the shrimp and grits adorned with some very creamy grits and a sauce chock full of veggies and tasso ham. My nephews stack of pancakes was soft and pillowy to which he devoured. My only gripe were the prices. I felt the pricing for some of the items, particularly the pancakes, were a little pricey. Three pancakes with no additional sides for $17.95 is pretty steep in my opinion. Next time I'll probably do a la carte to get a full meal at the same price of just three pancakes. Nonetheless, we had a great dining experience and we're looking forward to our next visit at Papermoon Diner. read more

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A D O R A B L Y eclectic! Sensory overload but in such a GOOD way! First thing to rave about is their private parking ... made me an immediate fan. The menu and ambience would make me return. The actual food ... not so much. I hate when the food just completely blows it for me. We didn't like the fries, the burgers, the tofu wrap, the pulled pork ... *sigh* Where was the seasoning? Not a hint of salt, pepper, or advertised hoisin. The service was decent. I don't handle being uncomfortable too well. We got the feeling this is for locals only and that's not a good feeling. I'm looking forward to rocking the t-shirt I purchased but, sadly, that's where the buck stops for me. Despite my displeasure ... PLEASE make it a point to visit ... I cannot rave enough about the decor and artwork (and aforementioned private parking). read more

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I had an afternoon train back to NYC after a work conference and saw a bunch of reviews about this place. It's very busy on the outside with all of these unique and colorful pieces, trinkets and collector items the owner must've curated throughout their life. I got a sandwich and it was good. I think all of the decorative trinkets, weird dolls, old school toys, the massive pez collection and the other quirky items are the draw here. The food was good but idk if I'd call the menu super memorial. A really nice experience but I don't know if it's a place I'd go back to if I had some other options for brunch. Staff was nice. read more

Papermoon Diner - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I can definitely say that the service at paper Moon is excellent and very fast. They definitely got us in and out for lunch. Our food came out to the table in probably 10 minutes or less from us ordering it. It's a very small place so they definitely can't play around with turning your table over. The restaurant has a hodgepodge of different knickknacks all over its walls and ceilings so there's a lot to look at. You can check out my pictures. I ordered the bananas foster French toast and it was good. I would say it was excellent if my French toast was hot, but I'm just one of those people who prefer my food to come out hot. The French toast was lukewarm. My son did enjoy his Caesar salad, garlic bread and chicken alfredo. I've been coming to Papermoon Diner since the late 90s and I would say it's still a very good diner. read more

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Let me tell ya - I was 100% satisfied. This is a place you need to stop by and try if you are ever in Baltimore. Perfect place to go with friends for breakfast/lunch. There may be a small wait, but you usually get in within 20 min. The staff is friendly and have great vibes along with the entire restaurant. You will be amazed by all of the art in front and behind you. It's not your typical diner! Had the shrimp wrap. My friends raved about their options as well (Big Dipper breakfast and the Smarty Pants Burger with fries) we all had a bite before the pictures - it was too good to wait. All beverages are great! The hot chocolate and any milkshake are must gets! Don't say I didn't tell you read more

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This is a warm and inviting city favorite. Definetely recommend this place to try breakfast or lunch. It's too much of a zoo to make me want to be a regular though. No reservations and a bit tight inside. Neither of those I mind, it's very cozy and I see why they don't take reservations. Pancakes were perfection. Server seemed confused, new, and out of it. Got a couple of our orders wrong (I asked to switch my bread, and other things). I didn't mention it because it was busy and we didn't want to wait for replacements. read more

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Diner with walls covered in a variety of eclectic retro memorabilia & a very large menu of both classic and unique options Food is solid, but not spectacular Don't have a single server, anyone that is working can take your order/bring your food and/or check Have their own parking lot, but it was full when I came read more

Papermoon is a Baltimore staple and definitely should be on any visitor's list. The interior is quintessential Baltimore kitsch and the food is wide ranging and delicious. Doesn't matter if it's breakfast, lunch, or a salted caramel milkshake - they do it all really well. Prices have definitely increased so it's not a diner in the classic sense, it's more of a regular restaurant masquerading as one! read more

We had a great experience at Papermoon. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was quirky and fun, and the service was great. The food was done well but really, go for the vibes. You won't regret it! read more

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The only reason I'm not leaving a five star review for Papermoon Diner is because they did not refill my coffee cup a single time. That 2nd cup of coffee would've made the entire meal six stars. I hope to try the omelettes next time, but the French toast is in the middle, as it needed mor Blue berries. But as far as taste and quantity of French toast, it was excellent. read more

Papermoon Diner - French toast - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Came here on a Sunday at 11am and got my party of 4 seated immediately! Around 12, all of the seats were full. Part of their concept is there's no set servers for each table, they have a different person bring out the food vs the receipt. I ordered an egg Benedict and shrimp quesadilla which were both large portions and tasty. I got a to go box for leftovers. Their interior is really interesting, lots of trinkets outside, on the walls, and the ceiling. There is a parking lot for customers only across the street which is a rare find in Baltimore! read more

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After reading reviews about the service on Yelp, I almost didn't come & they were sadly correct but at least the food was tasty & the atmosphere was eclectic. When I arrived, it was almost 2 pm & the dining room was nearly empty & I asked for a window seat but it was refused as I'm a party of 1. Regardless, the whole time I was there, most of those tables remained open. If that wasn't enough, I also asked my waiter for water with no ice & lemon. He forgot the lemon & added ice anyways. During service, my drink never got filled without request & my other drink showed up later, as if he forgot I ordered it. The food was very tasty & the atmosphere is eclectic. If the staff could be more service oriented, this place could rock. But instead I'd say go somewhere else unless you don't need good service & just want an eccentric food experience. It's kind of like the nearby art museum, once you've been once, that's good enough because it's not going to be your go-to place unless you like servers who don't care about the customers. read more

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Very quirky diner and decorations! Even the bathrooms are decorated. I ordered an omelette and the portion was pretty big and it tasted pretty good. read more

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Fun restaurant setting with kitsch galore. Excellent breakfast, good coffee. They were kind about us treating this like a museum stroll while we waited for the food. Bacon Milk Shake and a Peanut Butter Madness shake. Maple bacon blended into the shake with a whole slice of bacon on the side! The PB shake is nicely rich. read more

Papermoon Diner - Bacon Milk Shake and a Peanut Butter Madness shake. - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

A wonderful lunch for my brother's graduation! As an undergrad (almost 10 years ago!) I've been here several times, but it was nice to introduce Papermoon to my family. As impossible as it seems, the quality has only gone up since I was in college. All of us were beyond satisfied, and customer service was excellent! My mom is vegetarian so she loved her veggie burger and my brothers loved their picks too. One of my brothers got the Egg Monte Cristo, which he raved about. The other got the banana foster French toast and loved it. I got the Monte Cristo sandwich & a soda which didn't disappoint, and gave me leftovers for 3 days! I also got the brownie sundae as well which was good but personally wouldn't get again, a bit pricey. In total I spent $45 including tip which seems high but I got a drink, entree and dessert. In this economy $30-40 seems to be the median range nowadays. Overall I would highly recommend and I would visit again! read more

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Papermoon Diner is an experience. Not just a meal, but a full-on, offbeat, wonderfully weird Baltimore adventure. From the moment you pull up, you're greeted by an explosion of color, wild mannequins, quirky art, and vibrant flowers. It's like walking into a living art installation with a splash of retro diner charm. Inside is even more jaw-dropping, ceiling to floor packed with toys, action figures, Pez dispensers, vintage signs, and the kind of décor that makes you say "wait, did you see that?" every two seconds. It's funky, fun, and totally unforgettable. Now, the food: I got the Whole Lotta Burger and it was amazing. Juicy, full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and smothered in BBQ sauce and melty cheese. The sweet potato fries? Crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, some of the best I've had. Bonus: there's plenty of parking in a lot right across the street, super convenient and rare for a city spot. If you're looking for a place that's big on personality and delivers solid diner food in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, Papermoon Diner nails it. Would definitely go back and bring friends just to see their faces when they walk in! read more

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This was my first time visiting. It's a great eclectic space, I love the decor! I ordered the avocado milkshake & jerk chicken quesadilla. The milkshake tasted really good, my only criticism was it needed to be blended longer. Some pieces of avocado were too chunky to be sucked up the straw. The chicken in the quesadilla was definitely over cooked & dried out. The seasoning itself & portions were great. Service was ok, the server wasn't the happiest, no smiles, have a nice day etc. I would go back, as the visual experience is great! I would not order anything with chicken just to play it safe & would try a different flavor of milkshake, hopefully one with fewer big chunks in. For a feast for the eyes though, it's worth a visit for sure! read more

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Love the food (it's nothing revolutionary but decent diner food) and the overall setup and decor. My only real complaint is that drip coffee from a pot is $5 a cup. Which is insane cuz that's how much an artisan cafe beverage is somewhere else, like a cappuccino or macchiato. Like it's only coffee from a pot, why is it $5? read more

Our friend flew in for a short trip and we had to take him to breakfast here! I've been coming in for a long time and have never had a bad experience! I got the bacon cheddar pancakes and they were amazing! Dense and fluffy somehow! We got a banana's foster for the table and it was phenomenal! My husband got the Big Dipper and a chocolate bacon milk shake and enjoyed them both a lot! My friend got the eggs Benedict and love them! The server kept the coffee coming and had great recommendations! The restaurant has really unique decor and there's always something to look at that I didn't notice when I was there last- If you're coming to Baltimore- you've gotta try Paper Moon! read more

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Really cool place off the beaten touristy path that is absolutely worth getting to when you are in Charm City. Interior is amazing and made me kind of feel like I was entering Pee Wee's Playhouse. Tofu scramble for sure, add hot sauce. read more

Papermoon Diner - Tofu Scramble - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The establishment is definitely unique with its eclectic vintage decorations and art. The service was excellent. The food was delicious, although the potato cake in the spring Eggs was a little less cooked in the middle than I prefer, but it wasn't raw either. No cash accepted. read more

Papermoon Diner - Spring Eggs - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Refused service when I requested milkshakes to-go. Help me understand why you would voluntarily refuse service on a quiet Sunday afternoon? I typically love it here and the vibe is usually great. Really really disappointed in this visit. Will likely result in not coming back since the city is filled with wonderful restaurants. read more

I got the spring egg and it was OK. The spinach was just raw spinach, which I found a little odd but the potato cake underneath was very crispy and tasty. The egg was also cooked to perfection. The food overall was nothing amazing, however, the decorations they have inside and outside were very unique and definitely colorful. Service overall was good. They also have a large free parking lot across the street specifically for the diner. read more

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Awesome brunch, great service, cute atmosphere. A classic location in Baltimore, Maryland known for its quirky decor and amazing food will definitely return if ever back in that area. read more

We went very shortly after they opened on a Sunday morning so there was no wait. We were a party of five. Its not huge inside so seating is fairly snug so that they're able to accommodate more people. Service was good. Food was good and came out pretty quickly. I had the sausage gravy and Brioche - gravy was really tasty, dish overall is pretty heavy with the thick gravy and bread. My fiance had the omurice omelette was also good, servings size is plenty big. The environment/interior is of course the biggest feature that stands out and it's entertaining to see what they have up if you haven't been before. Overall - solid diner. There's a small parking lot available in addition to street parking. Food and service is good! read more

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A truly quirky, fun, one of a kind place. If you want fresh, good, home cooking being served out of the funkiest joint you've ever seen. Look no further than the Paper Moon. The place is covered floor to across the ceiling with odds and ends of times gone by. My partner and I played I spy while we waited for our food and it was so much fun. (Look don't touch please) The waiters were really attentive to us and served everything really quickly and got our food out to us quickly. And the food itself was so freaking good. I wish I had room for everything but the portions were huge. It can get busy here, as it's a tourist destination. But we're locals and came at 10 on a Saturday and had literally no wait. I think this is truly one of the must see and eats in baltimore. read more

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The customer service here is unmatched! Pierce, in particular, was super attentive and detail oriented, which is a huge testament to his character and it really shone with how he was handling serving myself and others. The food was great and coffee were great! The place is so aesthetically pleasing; I give my experience a 10/10! read more

Such a fun place - like my 80's childhood unleashed! Service and food were excellent! read more

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Papermoon Diner definitely delivers on the quirky front. We debated at what point an obsession with weird stuff / hoarding becomes a collection that people will come to see and enjoy while you eat. It's a borderline thing. But the food here is tasty. Service is at the pace it's at, so don't arrive starving. Also they won't seat groups larger than 6 together. It's good to come in with a plan for seating in groups of 4-6 split around the room. All in all I'm glad we came and I enjoyed my lunch! read more

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Very eclectic restaurant, the food was good portions are very filling. The service was also up to par, the only great is it took a little bit for the later to ask what we wanted, but not too much time and I really wouldn't hold them against it because it was quite a bit of people. All in all I will return, then I give five out of five stars. read more

Papermoon Diner - Back wall - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I stupidly thought this place was opened until 8... they are not. They are opened until 6. I showed up at about 5:30pm but they did say we would have enough time to order and eat so I proceeded. The only downside for me was that the milkshake machine wasn't working. I really really really wanted to try that Bacon Milkshake and my husband wanted to try the Peanut Butter Madness. I guess if we ever get down to Maryland again, we will try it out but that was disappointing. For our entrees, my husband had the 'Cranberry Melt' which was smoked turkey breast, cranberry sauce, & havarti on grilled white bread. He loved it and said it was the best meal we had in Maryland. I got the 'Grilled Cheese with Mango Chutney' which was grilled multigrain bread, havarti, mango chutney, caramelized onions, & spinach. I agree with my husband... best meal we had in Maryland. It was super flavorful and that mango chutney was just delicious. The menu is a good size which lots of options. I loved looking around and seeing all the old toys, board games, mannequins, pez, etc. I love old toys and this was great. I did wonder around the restaurant to see all the toys and objects and signs. The service was super fast (probably because they wanted to leave lol) but it was still good service! I would definitely be back and would recommend. read more

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A spunky, eccentric, and unique Baltimore dining experience. A tad expensive but still a great place to bring family in town to give them a taste of the city. They have classic brunch options, with some having a fun spin on them (the big dipper is my go-to). I am looking forward to trying some lunch/ dinner options here! The service style is unconventional but an interesting concept leading to quick service. I was expecting it thanks to a note listed on their menu but could see someone being thrown off by it if they weren't expecting it. read more

Papermoon Diner - Big Dipper and The Ham Den omelet with sausage subbed for ham - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Let's start by saying that the true reason you go here is the decor. NOT the food. If you are willing to eat mediocre-at-best diner food, to sacrifice a meal (and your wallet) just to look at the place...then at least I've done my job by warning you! With that being said, this place is awesomely decorated and super fun!!! Nostalgic, creepy, silly, colorful, literally all the words! Food...we ordered a quesadilla and the triple play which was a sampler platter with fries, chicken tenders, and mozz sticks. The fries were bomb though, ill give them that, The quesadilla I honestly wanted to send it back but didn't want to be a KAREN! UGH. Chicken tenders were fine, mozz sticks were pretty bad. Our server was fine, she was super quiet and could barely hear her. And then she kind of forgot about us, someone else gave us our check. read more

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There is a small restaurant chain in the Boston/New Hampshire area which I visit as often as I can called The Friendly Toast. Papermoon Diner is Friendly Toast on steroids and ... substances. Just about every square inch of wall and ceiling space above the wainscotting is filled with something. Now I know why I can't find Pez dispensers anywhere. Now I know where some of my old toys and games disappeared, probably by some gremlin in the middle of the night. Anyway... the menu has both traditional and eclectic options. I wanted to consider the bacon milkshake, just because, but the need for coffee was stronger. My group got a variety of breakfast and lunch items. Everything was delicious, and everything came out quickly. I do feel that for the price you pay on various entrees, you certainly get more for your money with certain choices over others, especially given the cost of the ingredients to prepare them. Staff attitude was slightly inconsistent. Our host had a difficult time managing a smile when we interacted, but everyone else was filled with humor and wit and banter, and it was a pleasure to be served by them. This is a place everyone should visit at least once when in Baltimore; I'd go much more often personally. read more

Papermoon Diner - Vanilla custard French toast with blueberry syrup - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I've been to Papermoon quiet a few times and it's always been great! As soon as you walk in you are greeted by colorful trinkets and toys. There's always so much to look at and it never gets tiring .They have a lot to pick from on the menu from breakfast, lunch and milkshake options. I got the Ham den Omelette and it was delicious l, it had caramelized onions as well as ham under the omelette, all together good flavors. My partner had the Egg Wich which comes with eggs, cheese and chicken sausage. The only I could say was our server didn't check on us that much and we were waiting for a little bit to get the check. Overall experience is good! read more

Papermoon Diner - The Ham Den - Diners Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The decor alone gives this place high ratings. It's just a very cool place to be and look around and even take some pictures. GLOWS: -Service was effective and efficient -The parking lot across the street is helpful with tight parking in the area -The kids enjoyed the brownie sundae... i would personally need less chocolate syrup. -The French toast sandwich was very tasty. GROWS: -The prices are above average for diner food. -The turkey burger had a good flavor but I wish it was so much more to it for $20. read more

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