Guidebook for Baltimore
Food Scene
Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse
3128 Cathedral StExcellent Vegan Coffee Shop and Bookstore
Soul Kuisine Cafe
203 E North AveAmazing Carry Out!
Pen & Quill
1701 N Charles StUpscale Dining
Liam Flynn's Ale House
22 W North AveIrish Pub
Joe Squared
33 W North AveBrick Oven Pizza and Live Music
Café Sage
34 E Lanvale StHole in the wall cafe and coffee place on the way to the train station.
Tapas Teatro
1711 N Charles StTapas Bar located next to The Charles Theatre.
Jong Kak
18 W 20th StDelicious and authentic Korean table top BBQ. Open till 4am.
The Helmand
806 N Charles StGourmet Afghan food in a fine dining environment.
Holy Frijoles
908-912 W 36th StGood Mexican food with outdoor seating in nice weather.
Marie Louise Bistro
904 N Charles StClassic French Bistro with outdoor seating.
Arts & Culture
Charles Theatre
1711 N Charles StIndependent Movie Theatre
Essentials
Save A Lot
2008 Maryland AveBasic Grocery Store within walking distance.
Sightseeing
Oldest continually operating market in North America. Great crab cakes and people watching. Dicier area of town, so go in a group.
13 locals recommend
Lexington Market station
North Howard StreetOldest continually operating market in North America. Great crab cakes and people watching. Dicier area of town, so go in a group.
Drinks & Nightlife
Club 1722
1722 N Charles StFun Dive Bar
The Owl Bar
1 E Chase StProhibition era bar located in the historic Belvedere Hotel.
Micro-brewed beer and great food. Upscale dining upstairs with a casual bar in the basement.
144 locals recommend
Brewer's Art
1106 N Charles StMicro-brewed beer and great food. Upscale dining upstairs with a casual bar in the basement.
Romantic setting for drinks or dinner on the top floor of the historic Belvedere Hotel. Stunning views of the city. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
14 locals recommend
The 13th Floor
1 E Chase StRomantic setting for drinks or dinner on the top floor of the historic Belvedere Hotel. Stunning views of the city. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Spirits of Mt. Vernon
900 N Charles StWine shop and tasting room.
Shopping
Corner liquor store. Cash only. Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Lee who are referred to as 'Ma' and 'Pa' by most people who live in the neighborhood.
Sherman's Liquor Store
226 E Lafayette AveCorner liquor store. Cash only. Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Lee who are referred to as 'Ma' and 'Pa' by most people who live in the neighborhood.
Closest Pharmacy. Also carries basic groceries and personal items.
8 locals recommend
Rite Aid Pharmacy
423 E North AveClosest Pharmacy. Also carries basic groceries and personal items.
Mud and metal
1121 W 36th StHome decor and art shop full of unique creations.
Sugar
1001 W 36th StHigh end "adult" shop owned and operated by women.
Everything Else
Spa and Salon located right on Charles Street. I have always walked out of here looking and feeling fabulous!
9 locals recommend
Zena's Spa and Salon
1014 N Charles StSpa and Salon located right on Charles Street. I have always walked out of here looking and feeling fabulous!