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    Sophomore Coffee

    4.5 (81 reviews)
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    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Alex J.

    I enjoyed visiting this coffee shop while I was in the area getting an oil change! I could tell that all of the drinks were high-quality and well crafted, but be aware that they are not Sweet! You definitely need to add sugar or ask them to add a couple pumps of different flavors to get a sweeter drink, but I think this is a really great spot for anyone who is a pure Matcha or coffee enthusiast! The staff are really friendly here and service was definitely quick and efficient! I really enjoyed the Stroop waffle as well, and that was really good to dip into the drink! It's a casual spot with a little bit of seating but overall I would say it's more of a grab and go kind of coffee shop.

    Austin G.

    If you enjoy quality coffee and vibes, walk down the stairs into the basement to find Sophomore Coffee. The space itself is tiny, but does have a few seats each with outlets easily accessible. The coffee menu is quality. I enjoyed the cardamom latte with house made syrup. My daughter enjoyed the hot chocolate after putting sugar in it. They also sell a few food and snack items.

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    Jordan B.

    What a cute little local coffee shop. My homegirl and I needed some caffeine before driving back to Coastal Virginia, so we pulled out the ol Yelp account and found ourselves at Sophomore Coffee. It's located down in a basement where the décor is minimalistic yet trendy. The ladies working the counter were super friendly and helpful in answering all of our questions, and the honey and oat milk iced latte they suggested definitely hit! All in all, Sophomore has my recommendation for a good cup of coffee in Baltimore.

    Jay S.

    This place is a hole in the wall, literally. I drove around the block a few times, looking for this place. I finally found it using my senses to smell the coffee's aroma. While I wasn't disappointed, I also wasn't impressed. I feel like this establishment has the potential to be more "hip" and welcoming to first-timers. Not to mention, I was required to wear a mask to purchase coffee. I am not an anti-vaxxer; I just found it to be strange. I would give this place another shot as one barista was friendly and conversational (she lived in the D.C. area for a few years), while the other was the opposite.

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    Alexis B.

    There's so much to like about Sophomore Coffee: it has great coffee; it is stylish AF; it is independent and locally and black-owned; and you can order online or in person. During COVID, it's to go only, but it's a tiny coffeeshop to begin with! I often stop by when I'm in the area. Going to Fadensonnen for an early afternoon drink? Coffee at Sophomore before. Walking to Penn Station to catch a train? Coffee at Sophomore on the way by! It is located under the Angel Ate Lemons wine shop - in the basement of the building - but you can't miss it (there's a lot of cool signage painted on the outside of the building)! Although it's on the tiny side (so not the best option if you're looking for a coffee shop to work from even in pre-COVID days), it's a great local spot for coffee. Check it out if you haven't!

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    Open PNC seating next door. (Coffee shop in back ground with ample enclosed patio seating)

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