Guidebook for Baltimore
Food Scene
Huge portions, cheap prices, friendly atmosphere, good food, nearby. Specializing in gluten-free cupcakes and Indian food (don't overthink the combination—it's all good). There's a cafe area and also a restaurant/bar.
31 locals recommend
sweet27 bakery and restaurant
123 W 27th StHuge portions, cheap prices, friendly atmosphere, good food, nearby. Specializing in gluten-free cupcakes and Indian food (don't overthink the combination—it's all good). There's a cafe area and also a restaurant/bar.
This new take on the old-school food court is worth a visit. About a dozen separate food vendors and a thriving full-service bar. There's also a kid-friendly seating area and a shuffleboard table.
80 locals recommend
R. House
301 W 29th StThis new take on the old-school food court is worth a visit. About a dozen separate food vendors and a thriving full-service bar. There's also a kid-friendly seating area and a shuffleboard table.
New coffee and bookshop has excellent coffee drinks and is a lovely space to do a little work or meet a friend. It's a local outpost of the Ivy Bookshop, and also hosts literary readings and events.
13 locals recommend
Bird in Hand
11 E 33rd StNew coffee and bookshop has excellent coffee drinks and is a lovely space to do a little work or meet a friend. It's a local outpost of the Ivy Bookshop, and also hosts literary readings and events.
Coffee shop also serving full breakfasts and lunches. The wait for food can be a little long, and the basement space shows its age, but the menu is satisfying and in nice weather, the large sidewalk seating area is a pleasant place to watch people pass by.
20 locals recommend
Carma's Cafe
3120 Saint Paul StreetCoffee shop also serving full breakfasts and lunches. The wait for food can be a little long, and the basement space shows its age, but the menu is satisfying and in nice weather, the large sidewalk seating area is a pleasant place to watch people pass by.
Local casual spot for sushi, Japanese food, and also a bit of Korean fare.
8 locals recommend
Niwana Restaurant
3 E 33rd StLocal casual spot for sushi, Japanese food, and also a bit of Korean fare.
Drinks & Nightlife
We love this local brewery, whose tap room is only open selected hours (currently Saturdays from 11-4, and Wednesday and Friday evenings). Big, friendly space, and well-priced local beers. There's no food service (except complimentary popcorn and pretzels), but they don't mind if you order in. The brewery also has free pool tables, and a kid area with mats, books, and toys. It's a gathering place for local families, especially on Friday evenings.
19 locals recommend
Peabody Heights Brewery
401 E 30th StWe love this local brewery, whose tap room is only open selected hours (currently Saturdays from 11-4, and Wednesday and Friday evenings). Big, friendly space, and well-priced local beers. There's no food service (except complimentary popcorn and pretzels), but they don't mind if you order in. The brewery also has free pool tables, and a kid area with mats, books, and toys. It's a gathering place for local families, especially on Friday evenings.
PJ's Pub Charles Village
3107 St Paul StFunctional and welcoming neighborhood bar.
Parks & Nature
Jog around the reservoir, swim in the public pool, or visit the zoo, this is one of Baltimore's biggest and most classic parks.
80 locals recommend
Druid Hill Park
Jog around the reservoir, swim in the public pool, or visit the zoo, this is one of Baltimore's biggest and most classic parks.
Nearby park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. There's a kiddie playground and public ping-pong table in the corner closest to Charles and E. 29th Streets.
9 locals recommend
Wyman Park Dell
2929 N Charles StNearby park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. There's a kiddie playground and public ping-pong table in the corner closest to Charles and E. 29th Streets.
Essentials
Eddie's Market
3117 St Paul StSmall but well-stocked grocery store with a full-service deli.
Safeway
2610 Boston StNearby grocery store with all the essentials.
The ubiquitous drugstore! There's also a new CVS at 3200 St. Paul Street, approximately across from Eddie's Market.
95 locals recommend
CVS
1000 S Charles StThe ubiquitous drugstore! There's also a new CVS at 3200 St. Paul Street, approximately across from Eddie's Market.
Eddie's Liquors
3109 St Paul StLocal shop for beer, wine, and liquor.
Entertainment & Activities
Old and new releases in a stylish theater with fancy snacks and drinks.
138 locals recommend
Charles Theatre
1711 N Charles StOld and new releases in a stylish theater with fancy snacks and drinks.