We decided to stop in for lunch and this is my observations. * I had a marinated chicken breast sandwich , the roll was very good, as was the havarti cheese, but they should specify that the chicken is cold , I was expecting a hot sandwich. Also, for the money , the sandwich should have more chicken. * My mother and my wife both had potato's ..said they were good but nothing special. Potatoes we're on the small side and again the chicken was cold as well. Not crispy as people have stated in their reviews. * The person working the counter might have been having a bad day because he wasn't very friendly or especially helpful. We won't be returning . read more

kinda not happy. been going to this place, now and then, for years. i could deal with the grumpy owner but the Caribbean potato changed and just not the same. will take into consideration read more

PV is a not easy to find gem, unless you work at the state capital, as its across the street. Super friendly staff, and boy do they do a great job with food. We always get the artichoke potato, but they all look great. Btw they also have an espresso machine! read more

I loved this place!! They have a great menu for any person. They even made a special sandwich for my picky 7 year old. Reasonable prices for Annapolis and portions are huge! I will totally come back. read more

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I love this place I tried almost every potato and everyone has been so good. Everyone there is polite and friendly.

I remember when the owners opened this place around 1995. 2/20 is my first time back. The quality of the food remains consistently good and toward the healthier end. Parking can be challenging if you aren't familiar with the area. The quantity for the buck is great and they offer takeout. read more

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This place is so nice and healthy for us. The staff is nice and specially the owner. She is very proud of her business and stays on top of what's going on in the business. The potato I had was the Cuban. It was a terrific! A melody of flavors. Chicken was taste and complemented by all the cheese, mango, cucumber, yellow pepper, bacon chips and corn chips. This is a real treat for the teste buds. Excellent for lunch and dinner. To bad they close at 5PM. Have to get there early but one day they waited for me. I got there at 5:10 PM. read more

I work near this place and my favorite potato is the Cuban chicken with extra chicken . The potatoes are delicious and the woman that takes the order is doll. If you haven't been to this place, you better go! read more

The owners of this establishment are the two rudest people I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with. I wish I could say this was an isolated incident but it's not. My daughter and I have been coming in to this restaurant since the early 2000's and every single time we go in it's a problem with ordering. We get potato's without the vegetables and it's a problem every time. I can't understand why it's a problem to get a potato with bacon and cheese only? It's not that hard but somehow it baffles these people and gives them a massive attitude every time you order a bacon, cheddar only potato. The female owner rudely corrected me in the past when I ordered by saying "bacon, cheddar only, no veggies." She says only obviously means nothing else don't say no veggies. Apparently the male owner has a different opinion because today the shit hit the fan. I ordered my potato's "bacon, cheddar only" as directed by his wife and as they were being made I saw that they were being loaded with veggies. I politely said that I didn't want the veggies and they owner lost his mind telling me I didn't know how to order. He pointed to the menu where it says veggies are on the potato. I told him, I said bacon, cheddar only that means no veggies. Your wife told me that I didn't need to say no veggies. He continued to berate me about how I didn't know how to order and told me I was a horrible person. He got worse and even more aggressive once I asked for my money back. He told me to get the fuck out of his restaurant and never come back. He snatched a soda aggressively away from me. He said he was going to call the police on me. That's a real nice way to treat a loyal customer of 20+ years. I was with my daughter who is 39 weeks pregnant. He threatened to call the police on an old woman and a 39 week pregnant woman over some veggies on a potato. Insanity. Over the years that I have been coming in I have watched these people berate numerous customers and treat pretty much everyone in a rude and condescending way. I have never seen them be what I would describe as "nice" to anyone. At the most you get indifferent. No smile, no thank you, no gratitude for your patronage. They think that you are stupid if you come in to patronize their restaurant and they aren't afraid to treat you exactly as such. Some of the things that I have heard them say to people are just awful. So condescending. The only thing that kept me coming back to this place was the potato's. The service has always been awful. They lost a customer of 20+ years today and I know that I can't be the first person to make the decision to never come back. No one deserves to be treated the way these people treat people. Please don't give them your money no matter how much you like the potato. These people don't deserve your hard earned money or your patronage of their restaurant. read more

Was visiting Annapolis for a course and needed to grab a quick lunch. Walking and wondering- wondering and walking finally asked a passerby. Well while the directions were not the greatest- the recommendation was! I am so glad I don't live or work anywhere near the potato valley cafe BUT I would drive to Annapolis for the Vegan potato! No words other than perfection! There are so many options here that any group of people with different eating habits could congregate together! read more

A shining example of why I love the food options in Annapolis, Potato Valley is a must-visit if you're downtown. The service is top bar-none and the owners remember everyone who stops by more then a couple times, maintaining strong relationships with the locals (remembering favorite orders, for instance). Beyond the service, I cannot begin to describe how good of a potato they make. Crispy shell outside with perfectly balanced inside heat, fresh toppings, great mixes, and styles for all types of preferences. Somehow I've been here so many times and yet have never taken a picture of the food because it's become such a regular thing for me. I frequently get the Caribbean chicken potato and my fiancé gets the garlic butter potato and both are exquisite. Seriously, go buy a potato. It's cheap, it's amazing, it's served with a genuine smile, and you're supporting local small businesses. read more

Hidden gem in Annapolis . The owners are great and remember you every time you eat there. The food is fresh and delicious, especially the Cuban chicken potato . read more

this place has the best potatoes in town! I loved that they had vegan options and their sauces are amazing! the only way to eat a potatoe. The owners are characters and I just love the whole vibe. don't go in with expectations just ask the lady at the counter if you can't decide on something. her recommendation was excellent. read more

The best baked potato in terms of texture, taste, and crispness. A great variety of toppings for your potato preferences, too. Great ambiance inside, and outdoor seating too. read more

Centrally located, kind staff, and a great quality & selection of potato options! Nice and relaxing cafe

Great food and great service. Owners and workers are friendly, helpful and kind.

The owner displayed a low tolerance for customers deciding what to order and was rude to my mother. She later apologized to me but not her. Too bad it makes a place with tasty potatoes and many topping choices at reasonable prices a second rate establishment. read more

Potato Valley is always a good treat. I never appreciated potatoes so much. Never had a bad experience here. So many delicious choices to choose from. The lady that runs the place is super helpful with figuring out your perfect order. If only potatoes had less carbs. read more

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Great service!! Friendly Owners made you feel like family & the Potatoes were out of this world! So many toppings

Cheap eats, great taste, unique lunch offerings, friendly staff. We tried this for the first time after a friend recommended it, and we were not disappointed. I liked the cuban chicken, and my wife enjoyed the spinach feta and garlic. They let us try a few before ordering too! It is very affordable and quick. Popular lunch spot, it seems. Home brewed iced tea (sweet and unsweet), fountain cokes, and bottled drinks. Definitely worth a try. read more

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While window shopping in Annapolis mall I worked up an appetite so I yelped "cheap eats" and this place popped up! I didn't even read one review I just looked at pictures and thought, loaded potato omg I'm there! Duh! Place is cute and clean, smack dab in downtown Annapolis. The cashier (possibly owner) an older gentleman was dry but polite. I ordered the chicken bacon cheese potato with everything. Now when I got this thing it was def loaded! The toppings are more so for a salad with lettuce, peppers, cucumbers ... kinda weird. It's like a chicken salad with bacon on top of a hot potato, btw the chicken is cold, again weird. It taste good tho however for me it's missing a creamy element, sour cream or even ranch! Make it a chicken bacon and ranch potato management, thank me later lol. I guess for me I didn't leave here feeling guilty I felt healthy, how is that possible eating a potato? Lol Good place tho! Check it out read more

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They say that if the Irish had had the recipes of Potato Valley Cafe, that they never would have left Ireland. This leading to the two hundred years of Irish cultural advancement wherein the Irish stopped global warming and advanced world peace. Unfortunately, they didn't have these amazing recipes and now I'm stuck in the new world, an Irish descendent longing for a land of delicious potatoes with all kinds of goodies on top. This place is awesome, especially if you like bacon, and cheeses, and sauces, and anything else you desire. Also the view is nice. read more

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What a cute concept and adorable little shop! I'm not really a baked potato eater but the first time I passed by Potato Valley Cafe with its long line and tantalizing smell I knew I had to try it! They change the specials all the time, which is cool because there's always something new to try! I had the South of Valley which was delicious and my friend loved his Vegetarian Combo. The potato was perfectly warm and baked and the flavors all mixed together really well (yes, I too was skeptical of the mango on my potato but it works). It's also super filling and I could only eat half of my potato. Great value and you have to at least try it once, otherwise you'll always wonder how these strange toppings put on top a baked potato could ever taste so good! read more

DO NOT GO HERE. The owner yelled at me when I politely asked if there was breading on the top on my potato because I have a gluten allergy and it wasn't labeled as breaded on the menu. I noticed that it looked odd and asked the server if he would remake it and he said yes, but he took it into the back and only tried to scrape the remaining off so I went to the owner and asked again and that's when he yelled at me for not telling him I had an allergy. I have never been made to feel so small, so uncomfortable or so unsafe in a restaurant. I left in tears. read more

I'm newer to the area and was recommended this by a friend because of the vegan option. I got the rustic vegan and ordered some extras for family. I really did like the meal, the fried (?) onions that topped the potato were very good and really pulled it all together. This potato essentially had a salad/mix of roasted veggies plopped on top, but that's perfect for my taste! Only complaint is I felt rushed. It was maybe 3 on a Monday and no one else was there. I was in with another family member and we were trying to look through the menu, but felt very rushed. But the man taking our order and man cooking were both nice, I just wish I didn't feel so pressured! But I won't let that deter my rating, solid meal that I'll be coming back to. read more

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Today was my first encounter with the Potato Valley Cafe and I must say that I'm quite pleased. Take a stroll around State Circle, you'll eventually see it. This place was pretty small but considering it's so close to my job, I was able to walk there and get my food to go. I ordered the chicken curry potato. The chicken curry mixture was more like a cold chicken curry salad. Yet, I thoroughly enjoyed it...the contrast of the hot potato and cold chicken curry mixture...the soft middle and perfectly crispy outside. Honestly, I could've done without the greens on the side but some people require balance and that's understandable. It does add an extra touch of freshness to your meal. The lady who took my order was nice for the most part. She said it was a crazy day and she encountered some crazy tourists that day. I guess she was trying to make small talk...I just laughed it off. I was more focused on getting my food so I could get back to my office and throw down. Overall, I had a good experience and I'm curious to try more. I have my eye on the chili potato, Cuban chicken potato, and spinach artichoke potato. With the cool weather rolling in, Potato Valley Cafe can expect to see a little bit more of me, especially when I need something comforting. read more

Such a great spot for an easy lunch. You get a whole baked potato with toppings of your choosing. It's satisfying. Usually it's chicken or beef, and apparently they're known for the chicken curry one, but there are also vegetarian alternatives. There are also sandwich options if eating a whole open-faced potato isn't your thing. The place is small, but it has tables for dining in and the line normally isn't too crazy. It's also situated on the footsteps of the State Capitol on a hilltop. Always a nice and serene walk on a nice day. read more

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Excellent good. Pleasantly surprised that the salad on a potato was so good. Potatoes are so good, hot, crunchy on the outside. Great, large variety of flavors. read more

I need this closer to my house. What could be better than crispy potato skins and soft, creamy insides filled with all sorts of yummy toppings? NOTHING. Potatoes are the best. Though it definitely got busy while I eating, I was able to order and get my food quickly when I got there around 11:50. I debated and debated about which potato to pick but ultimately went with the Cuban chicken, which has spiced, chopped chicken, an amazing chili-lime sour cream, cheddar cheese and a salad on the side. It's probably just to make you feel better about eating ALL the fatty carbs, but it does help brighten the whole thing up. I devoured the whole thing except for just a bit of the skin along the bottom (I was full maybe halfway into it but kept eating because it was just such a great potato). I'd love to try the regular garlic butter and cheddar sometime, as well as the spinach, feta and roasted garlic flavors. read more

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I'd rate this a 4 overall if the woman running the place hadn't been so unpleasant....all while thinking she was funny and charming. The potato was great, but her inputs and unsolicited thoughts on the menu and thoughts on our choices made ordering frustrating. I'd go back for the food, but if she was working - an owner I think so, good chance - I'd keep walking. I don't need a potato bad enough to put up with a-holes. read more

This is my favorite restaurant. The potatoes are delicious. I'm a vegetarian and I love that half of the menu is vegetarian, even though I always order the same meal. Don't know what you want? They'll give you a sample of the toppings to help you decide. The location is great, with a nice view of the state house. A few tables are placed outside in nice weather. read more

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The loyola women's soccer team was casually walking around Annapolis to find food for their semifinal game against Navy. They found potato valley cafe. Got the best potatoes ever. And mine was good and I feel like I'm gonna yak bc i ate it all. But it will be worth it. read more

OMG so tasty! I got the spinach and feta potato. Cute little cafe in downtown Annapolis. Stop by for your over dose of carbs. read more

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Came here for the first time September 24, 2020. I got the Beef Chili & Cheese potato and it was so good. The service was quick and friendly. read more

Food was good. I had the cuban chicken. It was not very busy but the woman behind the count was rushing me for some reason. I wanted to checkout the menu more. The meal i ordered was $9. But I added avocado and a drink. Before I knew it the bill was $14. I would say this place was too expensive for counter service and not very friendly. My first day here at Naval Academy visiting and I will look more towards main street for better priced, fast meals. read more

We loved this place! So many different baked-potato flavors, all cooked to perfection. Even the skins are tasty. The staff and general vibe of the place are also very welcoming and friendly. We found PVC while looking for vegetarian options in Annapolis, and it was great for that. The in-store menu is organized into columns of vegetarian and meat options (there are plenty of both), which is super-helpful instead of having to read through each description. We don't live in Annapolis, but will make a point to stop here again on our next visit. read more

This place was good and I would definitely go back. It's very quiet, but not crowded (although I went on a week day). They have tons of different options (mostly vegetarian/vegan, but a handful of options with meat). My husband got the cuban chicken potato and it was really good, not a flavor you expect on a baked potato but it was great. I got the chili potato and it was also good, but nothing over the top. My only complaint is that my husband wanted a cup of coffee and it was afternoon so she had to brew a new pot and seemed really annoyed that he only wanted one cup and said she would probably end up having to throw the rest out since no one would order coffee for the rest of the day. read more

We came here during a weekend getaway in Annapolis and we were not disappointed. It's a charming little cafe with a very friendly owner who is excited to chat with all the diners. The menu is potatoes galore! There is a wide selection of baked potatos with every filling imaginable. The prices are decent and the portions are generous (could not finish mine). We will certainly be back on our next visit. read more

Love love love this place.. great spot for lunch but call in your order on Friday..it's gets extremely busy. The owner is very sweet and will make you fall in love with the place. read more