I've been wanting to try Uncle Nearest whiskey for a while and sure enough I got a FB ad showing…read morethat this local spot had it! It's definitely a great little spot tucked away in Glenelg. From the outside of the building, you wouldn't know that there's a speakeasy inside, but that's what makes it fun. There's a handful of tables inside and a small shuffleboard too. There's an area outside that I have not been able to check out yet due to it being February when I was there. Kelvin gave me a great story about Uncle Nearest and told it with such enthusiasm too. Kelvin brings this great energy and is one of those people where you can tell that he loves what he does. The whiskey selection in here is phenomenal! So many different ones that I want to try and Kelvin will give you his recommendations based on your preferences. This is a great place for those that want to sip on whiskey or a classic cocktail. Can't wait to go back just so I can have some good laughs with Kelvin and try a few more whiskeys that are on my list!

Kelvin, the owner, is a sweetheart. We stopped by after eating dinner at Cilantros across the…read morestreet. We were stuffed so were not able to add any more to our tummies. Kelvin was so personable and we promised we would come back. We did ... the next day ... and had a lovely visit ... I had the 'Soccer Mom' gin drink which was so gooooooood and my fella had a chance to try some new bourbons. Cozy spot, great ambience for hanging out, and a lovely sweetheart of an owner. We WILL be back.

Nice spot in Common Kitchen ~ Trifecto Bar! They are located in the common kitchen area in the back…read moreagainst the wall you'll see a full bar. With a variety of drinks from hot to cold; to food options. I couldn't decide what to get because a lot sounded enticing. I ended up getting a cappuccino so I can get some latte art and a grilled cheese. I got toasted marshmallow flavor for my cappuccino. It had a dainty heart and nicely made flavor wise. It came in a real mug since it was a cappuccino. If you get a cold drink, it comes in a disposable cup. For food I decided to try the jalapeño bacon grilled cheese. It was tasty. The jalapeños were not spicy at all which was what I was looking for. It had the right amount for flavor added to the melted cheese and bacon. Toasted at a level you get a crunch in every bite. I was asked if I'd like a pickle on the side; yes please. That was a nice little ask that I wasn't expecting. Overall, service, food and drink were good. There is free parking in the parking lot. I'll be back to try more specialty drinks.

from Boston so I am a coffee enthusiast lol I approve! Their…read moremarshmallow syrup is great, wasn't a fan of the other kinds I tried but this spot is one of the best in the area for sure

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.

Decadent is a fun spot. I enjoy the atmosphere and have indulged in an adult coffee there on…read moreoccasion. I also ordered desert sample trays for a birthday party and they were excellent. A very appropriately named establishment.

Decided to dry Decadent after attending a number of birthday parties where the cake came from…read morethere. Got the Cookies and Creme cake for two celebrations and every one loved it. The frosting was light and the cake was very moist. We later had the Snickerdoodle cake for my birthday and the cake was on the dry side so that experience was not so good. Their website has a list of all the cakes (with photos and detailed descriptions) and ordering online is really simple. There are a lot of tasty looking options. The cakes come in 6, 8 and 10 inches. We had all 3 sizes. For us 6 inch was good for 4-5 people, 8 inch for 5-8, and 10 inch is ~8-14 (and we had some left over afterwards). The cakes were always ready exactly when requested. They have slices of cake for sale but only for a subset of the cake options. They also have gelato. The interior of the shop is really nice. If we were closer I would like to try it for breakfast or coffee & desserts. The staff members are very friendly. Would definitely go back.

Over love that this is a black woman owned coffee spot nestled nicely in the community. All City…read moreCafe is one of those spots that feels easy to settle into. They serve the basics well coffee, tea, and a solid mix of small bites, sweets, and made to order sandwiches that actually hit. The space works for whatever you need that day. You can pull up with your laptop and get work done, or just sit back and people watch without feeling rushed. It is family friendly but still calm enough if you are trying to focus. Overall, it is a cozy, reliable spot that does not try too hard but still delivers.

Was around the neighborhood and wanted a midday coffee break. Glad I came by, owner was so sweet,…read moreand place was cozy with a really beautiful art. Ordered iced pistachio latte and chocolate avalanche croissant which were perfect combo. Just what I needed. Decided to stick around for a bit and unwind. Would love to come back again next time!

Excellent array of European pastries and LaVazza Coffee…read more Excellent breakfast sandwiches as well

When I first started going to Roggenart European Bakery, I would order a sandwich to go, and…read morewhether it was hot or cold, they packaged it in a clear plastic container. The presentation was beautiful--colorful, appealing, and the bread stayed firm and crusty. They truly use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Unfortunately, that has changed. Now, hot sandwiches are wrapped in paper and then in foil. This method traps moisture, causing the bread--especially their delicious sourdough--to become soggy instead of crisp. It seems like this change was made to save money, but it really takes away from both the presentation and the quality of the sandwich. For a sandwich that costs $12.95, I would gladly pay a few extra cents for the original packaging if it meant keeping the bread fresh and crusty.

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.

Amazing coffee - was in the area to get food from another truck and tried their spring seasonal…read moreblueberry cobbler latte. Not too sweet and the coffee itself was really nice and balanced well with the blueberry flavor. Person working in the truck was very nice. Definitely my new favorite spot!

While my wife & I were getting food from the DMV food truck, she smelled the tantalising aroma of…read morecoffee from the Qaffee House stand. We checked the menu. So glad we did. The Pistachio Latte looked good so we got one hot, one iced so we could share & try the two variations. We asked for almond milk in the lattes. Fitting: pistachios & almonds together. Both were really good. Can really taste the pistachio flavour after stirring the latte. We'll keep Qaffee House in mind whenever we're in the area. Side note: I found their logo quite clever artistically. It made sense after I looked at the name "Qaffee House" and back to logo. The cup is the Latin letter "q" and the symbol with the two dots is the Arabic equivalent to "q", the Qaf (ق). And this leads to Arabic word for coffee: "qahwa". Nicely done blend of languages.

I visited this spot this morning and had a delicious cappuccino! The barista even put a little…read morebunny on it. So I was really hoppy about finding this place. Until I entered the bathroom. And saw the "under" orientation of the toilet paper, which violates the original patent for toilet paper holders from 1891, where the paper clearly goes over the top. The "over" configuration: * prevents the roll from brushing the wall * makes it easier to grab with one hand * reduces accidental unrolling * and, most importantly, does not make decent people feel like they're living in a lawless society. What you have here is bathroom anarchy. I must admit that tile and brushed metal fixtures actually look really nice, which somehow makes the backward roll even more upsetting. It's like a beautifully plated meal served on the floor. Moreover, the ceiling contains approximately 400 judgmental eyes observing you while you attempt to live your life. The wallpaper on the ceiling (on the ceiling!!!) has a pattern based on the "evil eye" motif (sometimes called nazar), which shows up in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern design. Traditionally it's supposed to ward off bad luck or jealousy. All it does in this case is confirm the establishment has abandoned reason and at least one of the people who work has met a psychedelic mushroom. Still, the vibe everywhere else in this place is amazing and the coffees are very very good!

What a hidden little gem! Visited during December and the line is still out the door!…read more Pros -has its own parking lot but be careful, some spaces are reserved -physical space has seating, tables, and a few comfy chairs inside. There is a long bar area and also a smaller bar area near the cashier area for seating. The place is warm and cozy, definitely a place where the baristas will start to know your orders. We noticed an outdoor seating area but couldn't see the space fully to know how big it was. -service was friendly and served with smiles -I didn't see a whole lot of food options. Luckily, we came on a Saturday, when waffles are served. -tons of coffee, tea options. And hot cocoa for the kids. They even put whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. My daughter felt very fancy! -waffles were delicious! Fluffy and filling! Kid approved! Cons -possibly a few more food options. I only saw toast and waffles (only on weekends) We had a great experience and would absolutely return again!

I love this place! It's truly a one-stop shop for everything you need. They offer an incredible…read morevariety of pastries--both savory and sweet--along with beautiful cakes, coffee, and tea. It has everything you could possibly want in a cafe. The service is exceptional; the staff is always smiling and greets me the moment I walk in. Plus, the ambiance is super cute and perfect for Instagram! While there might still be a time limit on seating due to how busy they stay, it's well worth the visit. Highly recommended!

The pastry selection is truly impressive! The friendly service and cozy environment suit both large…read moregroups and solo coffee breaks. Plenty of seating options make this the perfect place to indulge in a treat, sip on coffee or tea, and catch up with a friend. The ube donut is simply irresistible! Paired with a refreshing ginger tea, it creates a perfect harmony of flavors. This is what a filled donut looks like! I've died and gone to heaven! OVERALL: BEST cafe in Howard County