Guidebook for Baltimore
Food Scene
Works great as a work space, or just a place to read while grabbing a good cup of coffee. Their menu is more than just coffee though, they offer a variety of baked buns, hence the name. They're also open late until 3am. They have another location on Light Street close to the Inner Harbor, also a great spot.
36 locals recommend
The Bun Shop
239 W Read StWorks great as a work space, or just a place to read while grabbing a good cup of coffee. Their menu is more than just coffee though, they offer a variety of baked buns, hence the name. They're also open late until 3am. They have another location on Light Street close to the Inner Harbor, also a great spot.
Whether you're looking for breakfast or lunch, Dooby's has both and then some. I like their korean-style bowls! They also have great coffee and good service. Enjoy!
61 locals recommend
Dooby's
802 N Charles StWhether you're looking for breakfast or lunch, Dooby's has both and then some. I like their korean-style bowls! They also have great coffee and good service. Enjoy!
City Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants! Their menu has a mix of hearty and healthy, and their bartenders are great. Monday is steak night. It's pretty yummy but I'd be remiss if I didn't mention their weekend brunch...it's AWESOME.
49 locals recommend
City Cafe
1001 Cathedral StCity Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants! Their menu has a mix of hearty and healthy, and their bartenders are great. Monday is steak night. It's pretty yummy but I'd be remiss if I didn't mention their weekend brunch...it's AWESOME.
Coffee, breakfast, lunch...it's all great! Convenient and tasty.
12 locals recommend
Nina's Espresso Bar
600 N Calvert StCoffee, breakfast, lunch...it's all great! Convenient and tasty.
One of the highest rated steak houses in Baltimore! The Prime Rib never disappoints. They have valet parking available, too btw. Definitely not budget friendly!
16 locals recommend
The Prime Rib
1101 N Calvert StOne of the highest rated steak houses in Baltimore! The Prime Rib never disappoints. They have valet parking available, too btw. Definitely not budget friendly!
Ceremony Coffee Roasters - Mt. Vernon
520 Park AveHarmony Bakery
3446 Chestnut AveThis vegan and gluten-free bakery has delicious goods!
Fresh & Green's
222 N Charles StI've heard the coffee here is very good!
Iggies
818 N Calvert StPizza pies. Need I say more?
Barcocina
1629 Thames StGreat tacos!
Their seafood is top notch. I highly recommend the oysters.
75 locals recommend
Thames Street Oyster House
1728 Thames StTheir seafood is top notch. I highly recommend the oysters.
Classic French bistro and great brunch on the weekends. During the summer they have outside patio seating.
34 locals recommend
Marie Louise Bistro
904 N Charles StClassic French bistro and great brunch on the weekends. During the summer they have outside patio seating.
Nepal House
920 N Charles StMy "go to" for Indian and Nepalese cuisine in Mount Vernon.
Oh man, I love this place... They have a vendor serving everything your little heart could desire. Charcuterie, bakes good, burgers and poutine, Korean, Ethiopian, smoothies, an oyster bar, a crêpery, not to mention beer, kombucha, wine, and cider on tap. On Thursdays it draws a really big crowd for trivia night. It's great for lunch, dinner, or a date night. One of my favorite spots!
62 locals recommend
Mount Vernon Marketplace
520 Park AveOh man, I love this place... They have a vendor serving everything your little heart could desire. Charcuterie, bakes good, burgers and poutine, Korean, Ethiopian, smoothies, an oyster bar, a crêpery, not to mention beer, kombucha, wine, and cider on tap. On Thursdays it draws a really big crowd for trivia night. It's great for lunch, dinner, or a date night. One of my favorite spots!
Drinks & Nightlife
Sugarvale is probably one of my favorite bars in Baltimore. Their drinks are fantastic, friendly bartenders, and hip decor.
18 locals recommend
Sugarvale
4 W Madison StSugarvale is probably one of my favorite bars in Baltimore. Their drinks are fantastic, friendly bartenders, and hip decor.
If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, you've found it. Anything you order will be delicious. Great for drinks, dates, or just dinner. My favorite drink is their spicy margarita!
70 locals recommend
Clavel
225 W 23rd StIf you're looking for authentic Mexican food, you've found it. Anything you order will be delicious. Great for drinks, dates, or just dinner. My favorite drink is their spicy margarita!
If you're looking for a dark speakesy, say no more. WC Harlan is where you want to go. The drinks are really good and the atmosphere is even better.
57 locals recommend
WC Harlan
400 W 23rd StIf you're looking for a dark speakesy, say no more. WC Harlan is where you want to go. The drinks are really good and the atmosphere is even better.
One of the top bars in Baltimore and one of my favorites! They have a swanky upstairs and a diveish downstairs, depending on your mood.
144 locals recommend
Brewer's Art
1106 N Charles StOne of the top bars in Baltimore and one of my favorites! They have a swanky upstairs and a diveish downstairs, depending on your mood.
Grand Central Club
1001 N Charles StGrand Central is the oldest gay bar/nightclub in Mount Vernon!
The stable upstairs serves food, the saloon downstairs serves drinks and food. They're open late and the food isn't bad. Their wings and jerk chicken wrap are my go to.
21 locals recommend
Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon
909 N Charles StThe stable upstairs serves food, the saloon downstairs serves drinks and food. They're open late and the food isn't bad. Their wings and jerk chicken wrap are my go to.
Parking is really tough in Fells, I'd recommend taking an uber. Watching the sunset on the pier is one of my summertime favorites.
357 locals recommend
Fell's Point
Parking is really tough in Fells, I'd recommend taking an uber. Watching the sunset on the pier is one of my summertime favorites.
Good food and good drinks. They have a pizza oven too, what more could one want? It's located in the Belvedere Hotel, which is known for its beautiful lobby and architecture.
54 locals recommend
The Owl Bar
1 E Chase StGood food and good drinks. They have a pizza oven too, what more could one want? It's located in the Belvedere Hotel, which is known for its beautiful lobby and architecture.
Arts & Culture
Sadly this beautiful library often gets overlooked by tourist but it's architecture and history is beautiful. It's located just next to the Washington Monument (Baltimore).
44 locals recommend
Peabody Library
17 E Mt Vernon PlSadly this beautiful library often gets overlooked by tourist but it's architecture and history is beautiful. It's located just next to the Washington Monument (Baltimore).
This is a FREE art museum that was opened by the Walters family. Yep, the same Walters as in Barbara Walters!
278 locals recommend
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StThis is a FREE art museum that was opened by the Walters family. Yep, the same Walters as in Barbara Walters!
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N Eutaw StBaltimore Center Stage
700 N Calvert StPatricia & Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric
140 W Mt Royal AveSightseeing
I believe was the first Washington Monument! It was designed by the same architect as the monument in Washington, DC. If you're staying in the winter you might catch the annual Monument Lighting Ceremony complete with fireworks! It's just next to the George Peabody Library and the Walter's Art Museum.
93 locals recommend
Washington Monument
I believe was the first Washington Monument! It was designed by the same architect as the monument in Washington, DC. If you're staying in the winter you might catch the annual Monument Lighting Ceremony complete with fireworks! It's just next to the George Peabody Library and the Walter's Art Museum.
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StInner Harbor
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 E Fort AveParks & Nature
Patterson Park is on the east side of the city. It has some really interesting landmarks, like a historic multi-level pagoda. There's a running path and bike path around it as well. Definitely a city park. If you're looking for something more tranquil I'd recommend Druid Hill.
236 locals recommend
Patterson Park
2601 E Baltimore StPatterson Park is on the east side of the city. It has some really interesting landmarks, like a historic multi-level pagoda. There's a running path and bike path around it as well. Definitely a city park. If you're looking for something more tranquil I'd recommend Druid Hill.
Druid Hill Park
Shopping
Harborplace & The Gallery
200 E Pratt StHampden has a collection of unique stores, restaurants, bars, etc. It's family friendly area!
114 locals recommend
Hampden
Hampden has a collection of unique stores, restaurants, bars, etc. It's family friendly area!
Essentials
Eddie's Market
3117 St Paul StWhole Foods Market
711 S Central AveStreets Market & Cafe
222 N Charles St7-Eleven
1000 S Hanover StPNC Bank
1100 N Charles StBank and outside ATM.
Johns Hopkins Station (Metro)
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
4940 Eastern AveUnion Memorial Hospital
201 E University PkwyMercy Medical Center
345 N Calvert StSaint Agnes Hospital
900 S Caton AveCVS
1000 S Charles St