Representing 2025 in alphabet series, L is for (A) Little Lovely Coffee House. It was about a year…read moreago in June 2025 my girlfriend & I visited this cute coffee shop at the Queenstown Outlet Mall. We were on the way to my friend's annual get together every year in late June at her family's eastern shore house near St. Michael's. Unfortunately, 2025 was the worst year for the trip for various reasons since I started going in 2016. My girlfriend drove us out there. I was done with my 1st week of chemo on that Friday. Of course traffic is horrible coming from Howard County (oncology office) on a Friday in the summer in the early afternoon. We got across the Bay Bridge, and I was monitoring traffic saying there was a major delay due to an accident just past Queenstown Outlet Mall. I suggested stopping to WiFi and get some coffee since we were both tired. Staff was friendly. Prices were pretty reasonable compared with most places in the DC-Baltimore area. I got some coffee drink, perhaps a dirty iced chai. Wow, this coffee shop beats almost any other in the BAWA area. I connected to their WiFi for maybe an hour to check my Fantasy baseball, emails, etc. But I was upset because I left my computer charger at the chemo chair. Traffic cleared up decently enough, and we left to go to Walmart in Easton to get a universal charger for my laptop. Unfortunately, my g/f car died in Easton, had to have towed to Annapolis, which was the start of what ended up being a bad weekend. Thankfully, my 3 rounds of chemo was a success. This annual trip in 2026 is almost guaranteed to be better. I'll need to revisit A Little Lovely Coffee House again, but this year's trip the timing will be too late.

A gem of a place for sure! It's like hidden treasure. This place has such a nice vibe. You could…read moredefinitely have a girls' date here. The smoothies really satisfied me. I can see why they have so many regulars ! Staff are very personable.

I visited the Stony Man Coffee food truck and decided to try their Brown Sugar Spice Boba Coffee…read more It wasn't quite to my taste, but I understand that's just personal preference--especially since they mentioned it's a customer favorite. That said, the service really stood out. The staff was polite, friendly, and quick, and they had no issue making sure my order was right. I definitely appreciated the professionalism and positive attitude. Even though my drink choice didn't hit the mark for me, the overall experience was still a good one thanks to the great customer service.

Met up at Food Truck Thursdays at the Odenton VFC (1425 Annapolis Road) and finally tried this food…read moretruck for the first time. So glad I did! I ordered the Maple Bacon Donut Holes, and they were absolutely delicious. Perfectly sweet with just the right hint of savory. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and worth the visit. Next time, I've already got my eye on the lemon pound cake donut holes!

Such a cute coffee shop. I had the lucky charm latte. I highly recommend! Service was great. Def a…read morecool place to hang or study. It gave me that homey feel as I walked into the shop. What's also cool about this place is they also sell art supplies and other cool stuff. Def going back to support as I'm always looking to grab a coffee/treat before Adrianna LAX games !

Great little coffee place. Love the atmosphere and the staff are fantastic. Lots of cool knick…read moreknacks.

Delicious crepes & coffee on the water along the Cross Island Trail. Perfect stop off spot when…read moreheading out on your boat or bike.

The warmed walnut maple scone was yummy--and scones are not typically a favorite of mine. The…read moredouble espresso was rich hot and bitter (in the right way).

What an amazing little bakery. We love coming here to grab breakfast sandwiches or pastries and…read morethey never disappoint. Their plain croissants are so beautifully flakey and large, and taste delicious. The biscuits are buttery, flavorful, and moist. Just recently we got their donuts which were delicious and beautifully decorated. The cinnamon rolls are hard to beat with a mix of sweet and savory with cinnamon in a gooey bun. I could list all the pastries I've tried (of course not all in one sitting), but instead I recommend you drive over to Fields of Heather and put together a little box sampling a bunch of different items. I know they also make cupcakes and cakes but we just haven't tried them yet, though I'm sure they're delicious too!

Great cupcakes and cinnamon rolls. Very friendly service. Reasonable prices for all baked goods…read more Thank you!

Old Fox Books is one of those low-key spots you almost don't want to tell people about because it's…read morethat good. Great place to grab a coffee, flip through some books, and just hang out for a bit. It's got a relaxed vibe. If you've got kids, it's an easy win; there's a small reading area inside and a patio with this cool little wooden playhouse that kept mine busy for a while. We ended up staying way longer than planned just chilling. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I want something easy and laid-back.

This is such a cute cafe bookstore in Annapolis! This is a great spot to meet and do homework or…read moremeet with colleagues to discuss projects of research. The bookstore is small and well decorated. The cafe is charming, I got the Pistachio Cookie Crumble Iced Latte with oat milk, I highly recommend the delicious drink! The bathroom is clean and organized.

If you're on the Eastern Shore and want some locally sourced coffee, Rise Up is the place to go!…read moreThey have a slew of beverage options from lattes, to cold brew, to hot coffee, cold beverage, and hot beverages, and food! I personally am a big fan of the refresher drinks they sell! The Peach/Mango one is a personal favorite!

Amazing coffee especially the whipped foam- I got a Latte. The egg sandwich was huge and Also very…read moregood. Glad I finally stopped at this little place with an up beat vibe. I see the coffee in my local Giant store- I'm hoping it's just ad good- which I'm sure it will be- if only I could replicate the foam! Service was good- although it took a minute to bring out the sandwich- tip was on the bill which I included. It started getting busy. Had cute mugs and display as well and other condiments

What a delightful, cozy and classy joint! Visiting Kent Island over Christmas, my sister-in-law…read morepicked this location as a great family spot to check out. It was a Friday night and started out laid back but soon became the place to be! The crab dip is one of the best around. Thick, a little spice, lumps of crab, and a great cracker/bread to drip ratio! Usually, there's plenty of dip left over once the bread is gone but this dish was perfect with crackers and small naan bread rounds. My main dish was the shrimp and grits - a delightfully delish concoction with blackened shrimp, yellow cheddar grits, andouille sausage, peppers, onions, scallions, and cajun cream. The service was friendly and frequent. With the location and variety of menu options, make plans soon to visit!

Knoxie's Table in Stevensville Maryland! What a gem of a restaurant! A little fancy, a little…read morerelaxed and all very good! The restaurant was hopping. Very crowded and lots of servers, bus people and workers. They were all moving around with great speed, carrying big trays full of food and constantly cleaning up after a table had been vacated. It was like watching some sort of massive choreographed musical number in a Broadway show. Almost every table was full when we arrived. Conservations and laughter rang throughout the restaurant all night. The activity added to the nice ambiance of the busy dining room. The food was very good. I started out with the half and half cream of crab/Maryland vegetable crab soup. Very good! Was it the best I have ever had? Probably not but it has nothing to be ashamed of. Okay, so maybe the thickening agent (flour?) was a bit heavy but I enjoyed the heck out of that soup nonetheless. I ate every drop and wished I had more! My main course was pecan crusted halibut. OMG fantastic! A huge piece of halibut that was perfectly cooked and presented. The sauce was delightfully sweet and savory at the same time. I loved that fish! You know what else I loved at Knoxie's Table? Sarah, our server! She was friendly, talkative, efficient, helpful and really nice to be around. From the moment Sarah introduced herself, she showed us just about the sweetest disposition of anyone I have ever met. And she was a great server on top of that! Thank you, Sarah, for making our dinner at Knoxie's Table a wonderful experience. It is a bit weird to drive over 1 hour to the Eastern Shore to go to a restaurant that is not on the water. Usually, when we drive that far, we are headed to a destination restaurant with beautiful views of the Chesapeake, cool breezes off the water or something to remind ourselves that we are in a different place. Here, in Knoxie's Table, you could be anywhere. You are not on the water, there is no view of a dramatic sunset, you don't see flocks of seagulls agitating each other for a scrap of food. But you go to Knoxie's Table on the strength of the food and, in our case, the luck of having a wonderful server like Sarah. I will have other meals where I see the Chesapeake or smell the fresh air off the Bay. But I will never have a dining experience as perfect as the one I just had at Knoxie's Table. I highly recommend Knoxie's Table to one and all!