Still bummed because Nifty Fifties is closed for construction
Still bummed because Nifty Fifties is closed for construction? Missing that `round the corner yet quaintly bizarre take on the coffee shop? Here a few alternative options:
Kiss Cafe
2400 Boston St., Suite 101-A (410) 977-0254
Located in one of the recently revitalized areas of Baltimore, Canton, Kiss Cafe provides an intriguing twist on the general "coffee shop" notion. The shop's eclectic services include full scale lunch and dinner, an internet section, a self-serve coffee bar and, la piece de la resistance, an upstairs billiards hall/bar. Kiss Cafe is moderately priced ($11-20 for dinner), and most reviewers recommend taking advantage of the weekly and daily specials to get the best deal. During the warmer weather, outdoor seating on their patio is also available. One of the aspects that makes Kiss Cafe homier is the fact that it is primarily a local's hangout. Families tend to go for a light dinner, students can often be found working at one of the many Internet tables, and during the weekends, the bar upstairs is full of ambitious pool players and several live musical acts. Kiss Cafe is definitely an answer to a sometimes puzzling question of how to compile a comprehensive dining experience.
On the Hill Cafe and Market
1431 John St. (410) 225-9667
If you have a free morning to explore some faraway restaurants, the perfect destination could be On the Hill Caf8e and Market. Founded by two former caterers, On the Hill focuses on providing high quality breakfast and lunch items as well as fantastic catering options. Their breakfast menu contains the standard fair, including muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Lunch fare is a lengthy list of sandwiches, which, while seemingly ordinary, are named after different Bolton Street areas, such as Mt. Royal, the John and the Lafayette. Patrons may decide to enjoy nice weather on their patio, or eat inside basking in the scents of fresh baked goods. One of On the Hill's most intriguing aspects is its holiday menu, where you can order an entire feast, of course, for a fairly hefty sum. However, if price is no object, some of their dishes, such as a whole smoked brie, are house specialties that have received rave reviews.
Spoons Coffeehouse and Roastery
24 E. Cross St. (410) 539-6751
A Federal Hill institution, Spoons Coffeehouse and Roastery has been tempting customers with decadent coffee bean mixes and interesting light breakfast, brunch and lunch fare for several years. The bistro is fashioned after a typical Paris caf8e, and it displays several art pieces on its brick walls. The art is rotated every month or so, and some pieces are actually sold to patrons. Its brunch fare is generally standard, but it has been known for its high quality ingredients and generous portions. Pricing is also fairly inexpensive ($5-10), so that a trip from Hopkins may cost more in cab fare or parking fees than it would for your dining selections. Although a fairly small establishment, many customers merely stop in for their morning cup of joe, so waiting is usually not an issue. A good daytime destination for an area of Baltimore known for its nightlife, Spoons remains a solid presence in Federal Hill.
Morning News Cafe
153 N. Patterson Park (410) 732-5133
One of the more interesting local coffee shops is found on a corner street near Butcher's Hill Point. The Morning Edition Cafe, which is privately owned and operated, is well-known for its weekend brunch menu. Customers are ushered into a small, cozy restaurant, where they are given complimentary banana bread while they ponder what to order from the handwritten menus. Morning Edition is known for its omelets and French toast, making it truly a breakfast nook. The prices tend to run a little high for breakfast (about $11 for an omelet and $10 for French toast), but the caf8e is full each and every weekend. If you are in the mood for a mini-adventure, walk down to the nearby park after your meal and see the Civil War monuments located there before heading back up to campus.
? Missing that `round the corner yet quaintly bizarre take on the coffee shop? Here a few alternative options:
Kiss Cafe
2400 Boston St., Suite 101-A (410) 977-0254
Located in one of the recently revitalized areas of Baltimore, Canton, Kiss Cafe provides an intriguing twist on the general "coffee shop" notion. The shop's eclectic services include full scale lunch and dinner, an internet section, a self-serve coffee bar and, la piece de la resistance, an upstairs billiards hall/bar. Kiss Cafe is moderately priced ($11-20 for dinner), and most reviewers recommend taking advantage of the weekly and daily specials to get the best deal. During the warmer weather, outdoor seating on their patio is also available. One of the aspects that makes Kiss Cafe homier is the fact that it is primarily a local's hangout. Families tend to go for a light dinner, students can often be found working at one of the many Internet tables, and during the weekends, the bar upstairs is full of ambitious pool players and several live musical acts. Kiss Cafe is definitely an answer to a sometimes puzzling question of how to compile a comprehensive dining experience.
On the Hill Cafe and Market
1431 John St. (410) 225-9667
If you have a free morning to explore some faraway restaurants, the perfect destination could be On the Hill Caf8e and Market. Founded by two former caterers, On the Hill focuses on providing high quality breakfast and lunch items as well as fantastic catering options. Their breakfast menu contains the standard fair, including muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Lunch fare is a lengthy list of sandwiches, which, while seemingly ordinary, are named after different Bolton Street areas, such as Mt. Royal, the John and the Lafayette. Patrons may decide to enjoy nice weather on their patio, or eat inside basking in the scents of fresh baked goods. One of On the Hill's most intriguing aspects is its holiday menu, where you can order an entire feast, of course, for a fairly hefty sum. However, if price is no object, some of their dishes, such as a whole smoked brie, are house specialties that have received rave reviews.
Spoons Coffeehouse and Roastery
24 E. Cross St. (410) 539-6751
A Federal Hill institution, Spoons Coffeehouse and Roastery has been tempting customers with decadent coffee bean mixes and interesting light breakfast, brunch and lunch fare for several years. The bistro is fashioned after a typical Paris cafe, and it displays several art pieces on its brick walls. The art is rotated every month or so, and some pieces are actually sold to patrons. Its brunch fare is generally standard, but it has been known for its high quality ingredients and generous portions. Pricing is also fairly inexpensive ($5-10), so that a trip from Hopkins may cost more in cab fare or parking fees than it would for your dining selections. Although a fairly small establishment, many customers merely stop in for their morning cup of joe, so waiting is usually not an issue. A good daytime destination for an area of Baltimore known for its nightlife, Spoons remains a solid presence in Federal Hill.
Morning News Cafe
153 N. Patterson Park (410) 732-5133
One of the more interesting local coffee shops is found on a corner street near Butcher's Hill Point. The Morning Edition Cafe, which is privately owned and operated, is well-known for its weekend brunch menu. Customers are ushered into a small, cozy restaurant, where they are given complimentary banana bread while they ponder what to order from the handwritten menus. Morning Edition is known for its omelets and French toast, making it truly a breakfast nook. The prices tend to run a little high for breakfast (about $11 for an omelet and $10 for French toast), but the cafe is full each and every weekend. If you are in the mood for a mini-adventure, walk down to the nearby park after your meal and see the Civil War monuments located there before heading back up to campus.
