Guidebook for Baltimore
Food Scene
Good food, nice bar and lounge area, and only two blocks from listing.
12 locals recommend
Pen & Quill
1701 N Charles StGood food, nice bar and lounge area, and only two blocks from listing.
Nice place to grab a drink and dinner before going to the movies at the Charles Theater next door. Not cheap, but the tapas and sangria are good.
51 locals recommend
Tapas Teatro
1711 N Charles StNice place to grab a drink and dinner before going to the movies at the Charles Theater next door. Not cheap, but the tapas and sangria are good.
Good place for coffee. Also serves food and alcohol.
34 locals recommend
Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse
3128 Cathedral StGood place for coffee. Also serves food and alcohol.
Inexpensive, good food and a Mom & Pop feel. Open M-F, 8-3 only.
9 locals recommend
Station North Arts Cafe Gallery
131 W North AveInexpensive, good food and a Mom & Pop feel. Open M-F, 8-3 only.
Cheap place for a quick take-out meal. Serves both savory and sweet crepes.
15 locals recommend
Sofi's Crepes
1723 N Charles StCheap place for a quick take-out meal. Serves both savory and sweet crepes.
This bistro is a bit of a walk but well worth it for the desserts. The restaurant serves good food too, though it's a bit on the pricey side. We generally eat elsewhere and go here for the desserts. (They're from Cafe Poupon, the best French bakery in the city.)
34 locals recommend
Marie Louise Bistro
904 N Charles StThis bistro is a bit of a walk but well worth it for the desserts. The restaurant serves good food too, though it's a bit on the pricey side. We generally eat elsewhere and go here for the desserts. (They're from Cafe Poupon, the best French bakery in the city.)
Stang of Siam
1301 N Calvert StThis Thai restaurant has great food. Not cheap.
This tiny place has great burgers. Best for carry-out (only a few tables and no bathroom for customers.)
Soul Kuisine Cafe
203 E North AveThis tiny place has great burgers. Best for carry-out (only a few tables and no bathroom for customers.)
If you're in for the night and craving Chinese delivery, this place will do the trick. Standard fare.
Jerry Carryout
27 E North AveIf you're in for the night and craving Chinese delivery, this place will do the trick. Standard fare.
We haven't been to this small Italian restaurant yet, but it gets rave reviews. Limited seating, so must reserve ahead of time.
9 locals recommend
Bottega
1709 North Charles StreetWe haven't been to this small Italian restaurant yet, but it gets rave reviews. Limited seating, so must reserve ahead of time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Well-known local bar/restaurant. Micro-brewery. Good food in the restaurant upstairs, bar with college feel in the basement.
144 locals recommend
Brewer's Art
1106 N Charles StWell-known local bar/restaurant. Micro-brewery. Good food in the restaurant upstairs, bar with college feel in the basement.
If you want an “under the radar” experience and you don’t mind walking a bit, head north six blocks and turn left at 23rd street. Seven blocks down on the right (#400) is a white row home that houses W.C. Harlan, a dimly lit bar with a 1920s speakeasy feel that serves good hand-made cocktails.
57 locals recommend
WC Harlan
400 W 23rd StIf you want an “under the radar” experience and you don’t mind walking a bit, head north six blocks and turn left at 23rd street. Seven blocks down on the right (#400) is a white row home that houses W.C. Harlan, a dimly lit bar with a 1920s speakeasy feel that serves good hand-made cocktails.
The Depot
1728 N Charles StA good dive bar for young people. Small dance floor. DJs and local bands. 80s prom night.
Essentials
Safeway
2610 Boston StAll the basics and more.
OK Natural Food Store
11 W Preston StA smaller store with great alternatives and natural foods.
Mt Vernon Cleaners
850 Park AveGreat spot for dry cleaning, etc.
Sightseeing
The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles StCool, local Art Museum.
Historic Ships in Baltimore
301 E Pratt StEdgar Allan Poe's Grave
515 W Fayette StBaltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum DrFree and interesting - close by as well.