SHUT THE FLUFF UP! SO GOOOOD!!!…read more We were in Baltimore with a few hours to spare in the morning, so what to do?!? First thing that comes to mind is... crab for breakfast! Ok yelp, show me watcha gat!!! Oh, AND Open Early! Unfortunately, we have just a few options pop up (Wha?!? REALLY?!? It's Baltimore, aren't they famous for crab?!?), so we choose to hit Blue Moon Cafe! Yelp directions are on point and only street parking from what we can see. We brave the brisk chilly breeze of early May to get to the cafe... BRRRR!!! Inside motif has a dark theme to it and small patronage area. Per the lovely Nicki who greeted us, Blue has been on Food Network a few times... DDD, Best Things I Ever Ate & Destination FOOD... so settin' the bar HIGH from the start! Ok, okay I dig the confidence!! Menu is via QR code but Nicki, becuz she's fun, excitedly announces the recs to the newbies, which are Sweet Baby Jesus & Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Thanks for the heads up! Sweet Baby has lump Crab in the dish so that's a confident YES! for that, but I spy something more appealing than Cap'n Crunch... Let's EAT! SWEET BABY JESUS!: Wifey and I wanted crab and this was Blue's big gun! So YES! To The Dish! It may appear as a simple Hash Brown dish but it is so much GLORIOUS than that! To start, Hash browns are browned & crisped perfectly and then the angel's touch happens... lump crab (generous portion) with Old Bay Seasoning, fresh diced tomatoes, melty cheese, 2 over Medium eggs and homemade Hollandaise Sauce. HOLEY MOLEY! DEEE-LISH! Generous crab serving allows you to have crab with EVERY bite of this dish! Mmmmm :) Love the ooey gooey stretchy cheese! Love the runny eggs! And that Hollandaise?!?! LEGIT! This heavenly dish deserves all the hype! The only drawback was the dish got cold fast because of the cold weather outside I assume. By the time I finished my order, and got to helping Wifey, not as WOWzers compared to when it first dropped on our table. Now we know... eat fast when it's cold outside. lol SHUT THE FLUFF UP! FRENCH TOAST: Once I read "peanut butter" in its ingredients, no way I was passing this up! Buh Bye fan fave Cap'n Crunch, maybe next time lol. Officially, menu "says" it's a Pretzel encrusted French Toast, layered with chunky peanut butter, marshmallow fluff and Chocolate drizzle... allegedly. The chocolate drizzle was not present when the plate landed but generous melty smooth peanut butter completely covered the top of the marshmallow fluff. Sliced Granny Smith apples and thin pretzels also topped the dish, with a powdered sugar drizzle over the entire plate. I asked for extra peanut butter on the side just because no one ever puts enough for my liking lol. And whattya know?!? This newest iteration of the dish was FABULOUS! Did they run out of stuff? Who cares! The synergy these items had with each other just made an amazing bite each and every time. BOMB-alicious!!! I don't really like marshmallow but it wasn't a hindrance here. I devoured the entire thing. Compliments to the chef! ;) VERY EASY RECOMMENDATION! Definitely worth a visit and a return visit, as well! If it's cold outside, focus on eating not chit chatting lol ENJOY! :)

My husband and I recently dined at Blue Moon Cafe in Fells Point, Baltimore, and were disappointed…read moreby our experience. The issue began when my husband politely asked a question about a menu item because it appeared to be spelled "browns" rather than "hash browns." He simply wanted clarification regarding what the item was. The server asked him for context, and he explained that he was referring to the item as it appeared on the menu. She then replied, "Oh, now I have context. That's a hash brown." My husband explained that because of the way it was written, he wasn't sure what it meant and was only asking a question before ordering. At that point, the server's tone became noticeably louder, and she responded, "Well, I only work here. I didn't write the menu." We found this response unnecessarily defensive and dismissive. At no point was my husband criticizing the server or correcting her. He was simply trying to understand a menu item. Shortly afterward, a different server began assisting our table, which gave us the impression that the original server was upset by the interaction. When my husband placed his order, he specifically requested that the restaurant's "animal sauce" be served on the side. The menu does not explain what animal sauce is, so he wanted to try it separately before putting it on his meal. When the food arrived, the dish was completely covered in the sauce rather than having it on the side as requested. Afterward, we learned that the sauce is a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise. My husband does not eat mayonnaise and ketchup on eggs, which is exactly why he requested the sauce on the side. Unfortunately, because of the uncomfortable interaction earlier, he did not feel comfortable asking for the dish to be corrected and simply tried to eat around it. The meal was not inexpensive, and because the sauce had been poured over most of the food, he was unable to enjoy it. Approximately 80% of his meal was left uneaten. We understand that mistakes happen and that restaurant environments can be busy. However, customers should be able to ask questions about menu items and make simple requests without feeling uncomfortable or concerned about how those requests will be received. Description of waitress: Caucasian Middle aged Heavy set Extremely loud voice Rude ( nice/nasty) We wanted to share this feedback because the interaction negatively impacted our dining experience and left us feeling unwelcome. We hope this feedback is received in the spirit intended so that future guests feel comfortable asking questions and making requests without concern.

I was really excited to try Connie's Chicken and Waffles after reading all the rave the reviews,…read morebut tbh, to my dismay the food that I had here was very mid. I will start with the pros, the service was very good, the man working the counter even threw in some extra fried chicken, shrimp, and sauces as an apology for the long wait time ... but again everything was very mid. The chicken strips and fried shrimp were very chewy and hard to eat and the chicken had no type of extra seasoning on it (the sauce can't be what carries the taste of the fried chicken and a fried chicken joint) lol. In my humble opinion ... I will say that the chicken hit the spot at 2 AM after a night out (at my lowest expectations), but alas the shrimp did not, so it got left behind in the hotel trash can (sad face). I will never say never because of the great service and previous reviews they had, but I'm going to hold it on Connie's being the initial place I go to and just head over to Hip Hop Chicken when I get future cravings for fried chicken in Baltimore.

I was debating between Connie's and Miss Shirley. In my opinion Connie's is a clear winner. It was…read morelike hitting the trifecta in Sunday brunch. Food quality, quantity and service. What an experience! Red velvet waffle was on a whole new level. My whole family enjoyed it. Thank you!

While exploring the area, I found this restaurant. I was greeted upon arrival. The server explained…read morethe menu and how to order. The restaurant is located inside a food plaza. It's aged and nothing fancy. I ordered shrimp and blueberry waffle. The food is made to order, be prepared to wait. I ordered a lemonade as well The food was very underwhelming for the price point. The waffle was soggy and the shrimp was poorly seasoned. The highlight of my visit was the service and lemonade. I would not visit this location again.

Absolutely delicious! Here today with my husband for the Steelers vs. Ravens game (go Steelers!!)…read moreand we stumbled upon this place, as it's close to the hotel we are staying at. We aren't from Baltimore, and it was a little confusing finding it, as it's located inside a food court. We got here around 9 AM and it was empty, not really knowing what to expect, and most of the other restaurants were closed. The ambiance wasn't there, but again, we were there at 9 AM on a Sunday (so I'm intrigued to see what it's like when all restaurants in the food court are opened). What gave us full confidence to try it out was the fact that they have a Food Network logo on their menu, so we had to try! We both ordered the two piece tender chicken with buttermilk waffles. It came out HOT and wow, it was insanely good. Everything was fresh (we saw the guy breaded our pieces of chicken and fry them!), chicken was seasoned well, crispy, and succulent inside. The buttermilk waffle was fluffy, light, and not overly sweet (which I prefer!). Served with syrup and hot sauce. I had contemplated getting 3 tenders and I'm glad I didn't, as the 2 with the waffle was more than enough food. Great start to our little mini vacation in Baltimore :)

Great small dinner, the outside of the cafe says Weiners diner and we were a little confused if…read moreit's the same place, it is. Food is great, feels like I was eating at home at my dad's so it was wonderful. The pancakes were great flavorful and tasty. The potato seasoning was delightful, different from anything I have tasted. Eggs and bacon were good. Loved this place would come eat again.

The customer service was soooo nice!!! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. I always love a…read moregood diner setting. I got tow orders of the Alabama loaded grits and it did not disappoint. The only thing I didn't like was the grits wasn't creamy enough. They kinda tasted if they was reheated. I would definitely get it again.

After visiting the Aquarium we found a quick walk to Miss Shirley's was in order…read more From the moment we entered Miss Shirley the customer service was excellent. The hostess was friendly, accommodated our party of 8 and helped us navigate the menu. Andrew, our server, was helpful, polite, explained the menu items we were interested in and was very efficient. The menu is varied. I had the Quinoa bowl which was chock full of avocado, fresh vegetables and I added hot honey salmon! Delicious!!! The ambience is casual and the staff friendly and attentive. Everyone in our party enjoyed their lunch and we would highly recommend Miss Shirley's. It definitely was a value and worth visiting!!

Chicken and waffles were spicy, sweet, crunchy and chicken was so juicy. 10/10…read more Shrimp and grits with crab had the right amount of spice with delicious fried green tomatoes. And the biscuits, a literal everything bagel in biscuit form. Lots of options, service is fast, high quality food with good portions.

My girlfriend and I decided to check out the brunch here. Our server was Montez who informed us…read morethat he was the only server and asked us to bear with him which we really appreciated. Our order was taken once Montez was able to make his way back. We also were told that the bartender called out which left a deficit in their coverage but I loved how everyone shared in making sure they helped in anyway they could. Our food came out in a reasonable time. I got scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, and glazed apples. My girlfriend got scrambled egg whites, regular bacon, and pancakes. We also got a bottle of Prosecco for the table. The food was came out hot and prepared to our liking. It was several people celebrating birthdays so the energy was nice and the DJ was definitely on point! There was also an option to purchase hookah if that's your thing. The GM came over and introduced himself and we were checked on often between our server and the young lady that was hosting. We really appreciated the transparency on the staff coverage which makes all the difference. There is parking lot right behind the establishment that requires payment. They also have street parking it just depends on your preference. We definitely plan to return for a drag brunch which they also host:)

I've really tried to give this place grace, but I can't give it any more of my business. Of my…read moreseveral visits, the only consistently positive experience I've had is Jasmine's service. Even during busy times I've been where she was the only server working, she's always really pleasant and never made me feel rushed. This review is about tonight's experience. After picking up my order (by foot), I get home and see that someone named Maurice called to let me know only half my order was given to me (I believe he's the manager). I asked if he could just credit that portion of my order, and he said I'd have to do it through the app (there's not an option to do so). There was no offer to have the order delivered to me so I just walked back to pick it up. He did apologize for the inconvenience when he handed me the bag, and said he put a $10 card in the bag. When I got home and open up the food (dinner-sized scallops entree), they gave me the smallest scallops I'd ever seen, they were not pan-seared (or under-seared), were rubbery and had NO flavor. This was not worth the price, the inconvenience of walking a half-mile back to the restaurant for, and def not worth the $10 card that I'd have to spend $30 to unlock on an order that automatically includes gratuity. I hope if this happens to a patron in the future, they will consider having the order delivered, and at least throw in a complimentary appetizer or dessert if it's too much of a hassle to credit them. As for the food quality...i just want them to do better. The place is beautiful and I want them to succeed.

Love this small but chic black owned restaurant in Mt Vernon. Always good vibes and music. Great…read moreplace to visit before or after a visit to the Walters Art Museum (right on the corner of Charles St) Lots of variety in the menu to choose from including wings, creole pasta and Mac & cheese. Stop by on your next visit to Mt. Vernon!

The Oxtails were tender and juicy and the Short Ribs were amazing. The honey old bay wings were so…read moregood that we ordered more. Definitely adding this to my go-to list . The service was great . Good vibes and good music.

This was our first time at Café 1908 and definitely won't be the last…read more We walked in not really knowing what we wanted, but the woman at the register was super polite and patient while we figured it out. I really appreciated her vibe, and I noticed that when food is ready, she actually comes out from behind the counter to hand-deliver it to customers. That kind of small gesture goes a long way. The place is mostly carry-out, but there are a few bar-style seats if you want to eat there. The menu isn't your typical fast food lineup either, they've got some creative, non-traditional options that definitely stand out. We tried the Jerk Chicken Cheesesteak, Fried Chicken Sandwich, 1908 Chicken Cheesesteak, and Fish Tacos, and they were all delicious. Seriously, everything was seasoned well and packed with flavor, with the exception of our fries, which isn't the end of the world. The jerk cheesesteak had a nice kick without being too spicy, and the fried chicken sandwich had the perfect crunch. For drinks, we had the Strawberry Lemonade and the Peach Half & Half, both were refreshing and hit that perfect sweet spot without being too sugary. Overall, Café 1908 has a cool vibe, great food, and friendly service. It's one of those hidden gems you're glad you stumbled across.

We put in a pick up order online. The food was ready at the given time. The inside of the…read morerestaurant is small and casual with some seating. I chose a jerk chicken quesadilla and my bf chose the cheesesteak melt. We also ordered a side of fries. I heated up the fries a bit once we got home since they were a bit cold from the walk back; they were well seasoned and tasty. The cheesesteak and quesadilla were both good. I enjoyed the roasted peppers in my quesadilla. Overall, this spot was good and I'd order from here again.