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Spoons

Restaurant Cafe Breakfast restaurant Brunch restaurant Coffee roasters

Mellow brick-walled cafe, serving breakfast & lunch, house-roasted coffee, beer, wine & cocktails. People often mention good, great, breakfast, time, delicious, spot, wait, pancakes, nice, flavor,


Address

24 E Cross St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Website

www.spoonsbaltimore.com

Contact

(443) 884-2372

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (888 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 AM to 1 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 1 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 2 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 8 AM to 2 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 8 AM to 1 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 1 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (21) great (15) breakfast (15) time (13) delicious (12) spot (11) wait (8) pancakes (8) nice (8) flavor (8)
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  • 5/5 Shaneisha M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely love this spot. My favorite is the deep fried stuffed French toast. Can never get enough of it. The creamy cheese grits are also always great. My brother had the oatmeal latte, side of French toast, and the chicken biscuit with pimento cheese (can't recall name on the menu). It was good!!
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mikeruns 3. 1 year ago on Google
    100 out of 100!!! A very intimate setting with limited indoor seating. A very busy location as when heading out, wait time was 75 minutes. Ordered the Pineapple Sunrise Mimosa, Breakfast Potatoes, Creamy cheese grits and the Rock Bison. All food ordered was well seasoned, well cooked and delicious. The Rock Bison was my favorite, as I didn’t expect it to taste as good as it did. The Jalapeño pimento cheese was the unexpected addition that sent the sandwich over the edge. Biscuit was fluffy, chicken was well seasoned and had a beautiful crunch to it. Overall recommend coming here and when you do, come earlier. Only negative is there is 1 bathroom for everyone in back of restaurant. All though it was clean, a line can start to form if many people need to go.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taylor C. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly it has some of the best food I’ve ever had. Great brunch spot. It is cozy and small. Sometimes the wait is long (especially on weekends) but it is worth it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Asjaneh M. 2 years ago on Google
    My first time visiting this spot was this past Valentines Day. We wanted to get a little bit of work in at a decent cafe, and came across this one. There was almost an hour wait! I truly couldn’t believe it, but thankfully the Cross Street Market is directly across the street and we sat inside until it was our time to be seated in Spoons. The website says they are VERY SMALL. This is VERY TRUE! By the time we were called in at 12:20 (they close at 1), there were no more biscuits and no more grits available😩 we ended up getting the Strawberry Mint Mimosa, fried chicken breast and shared some of their huge blueberry pancakes (not pictured). The table where we were seated near the breakfast counter was a little small, however, so it was not the ideal spot for both our food & laptops. It was a nice spot though, and the service was pretty good. I would return off the early next time, to get better seating and a better food selection
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MaeTCB 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food and drinks!! This is my first time here and it impressed me! I got the Cinnamon Rumchata Latte and the Risotto Benedict. The inside is very nicely decorated too. 10/10 would recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lance L. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy breakfast cafe. Not a lot of seating. But I made a reservation. I prefer the smaller more intimate places. Breakfast was outstanding. I tried the cinnamon roll pancakes which were delicious. The turkey sausage were surprisingly good. Because most restaurants can’t seem to get breakfast turkey meat to turn out that great in comparison to the flavor of pork products. Eggs were good. My daughter had French Toast which fruit topping. She claim they are as good as the Captain Crunch French Toast from Blue Moon. The home fries were outstanding. I can go on and on. Theres LOTS to choose from on their menu. This place is highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Maggie L. 1 year ago on Google
    All of the makings of great breakfast with none of the flavor. We had such high hopes and the menu items sounded delectable but didn’t pack the punch they should. Everything tasted okay, but somehow there wasn’t a hint of cinnamon, coffee OR maple in the cinnamon roll pancakes with maple coffee glaze. There seemed to be some type of sugar in them because of the crunchy sugar-like stickiness but zero flavor. The oatmeal cookie latte, although pretty tasted like a regular latte. And lastly the pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes while actually tasting like pumpkin came with hunks of non-melted butter - odd for an item that should be hot off the griddle. Plus side: we were sat very quickly despite it being very busy, our waitress was very friendly and funny, and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. We will likely give it another shot and hope this was a one off
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ja-L D. 2 years ago on Google
    First time in BMore & first time visiting this spot was in Oct 2021 - won't be the last. Service was A1! Went w/ Bae and we ordered everything we wanted to try. ALL OF IT WAS AMAZING. The toasted marshmallow latte was really good! Bae got the Huevos Verdes Tostadas, they were a fresh change of pace from the usual egg dish. Comes with a side of potatos that were a little meh, but the main dish itself was really delicious. The cinnamon roll pancakes DESERVES ALL THE PRAISE - if you like sweets, get it. If you don't like sweets, still get it. IF YOU GET ANYTHING FROM HERE, GET THE CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES. The 'BEAST' Biscuit sandwich was insane. Funny story, I kept peeking over at the table next to us, and the guy there was the one who convinced me to get this and the cinnamon roll pancakes - I'm glad I listened to him on both accounts. Very good, but make sure you come on an empty stomach if you want to get one or both of those items. ON TOP OF THAT, I got the Fried Oysters and Grits w/ a poached egg on top. It tasted just like the ocean (v. fresh oysters) and I loved every bite! All in all, 11/10 - this place breaks the scale and made me break mine! (jk jk) Seriously though, great portions and everything is so delicious. Will definitely go back next time I am in town.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lexie W. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved brunch here! This place has everything from simple drip coffee to bougie lavender vanilla latte, simple 2 egg breakfast to risotto eggs benedict. The great thing is that it is all delicious. I got the huevos verdes and it was super good. My friends have been here before and their go-to is risotto benedict. I've been to most of the breakfast spots in Fed Hill and this might be my top spot. I recommend getting a reservation or come early to guarantee a table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah S. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was great! Service was phenomenal, we came before 10am on a Sunday and got our food and drinks in less than 15 minutes. The maple (something) syrup we had in the lattes was delicious, thanks to the recommendation from our server. The rock bison was a bit dry but the eggs Benedict were a hit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ski B. 1 year ago on Google
    No complaints from this lone diner! Originally I was told it would be a 30 min wait but I got my seat within 10 mins! I ordered the Hot Hen biscuit and it was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy!! The pickles gave it a refreshing relief. The atmosphere is quiet and inclusive! Definitely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maile J. 6 months ago on Google
    My friend and I had a great experience here !! There was a small wait but we took that as a good sign for a restaurant during the day!! Our table was ready in 20 min, we were attended to very quickly, the drinks came quick too!! I had a pineapple mimosa and she had a regular one, both were scrumptious ! I got the yoga parfait and potatoes, she got one of the sandwich’s and potatoes, everything was so good!!! We’d 100% come back here
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Michael W. 8 months ago on Google
    My friend and I came here to grab breakfast and drinks. When we arrived we asked to sit at the bar which had ample seating available; we were told the bar is only for regulars unless it was just one person being seated. We were asked to sit at a table. The menu is limited and doesn’t have a variety of options. The server took my order without writing it down and it came out incorrect, the potatoes are very greasy and lack flavor. The only good experience was the pineapple mimosas. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the servers name, she never told us.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom W. 3 months ago on Google New
    I was in Baltimore last week and went here for breakfast. Luckily, it was good enough to go back and enjoy it on a second day. Nice food and atmosphere -- the venue was cozy on a chilly morning, and it felt like it was just cozy in general. The server was in a great mood and joking, which is a nice change from somber service I've received elsewhere. I had the breakfast burrito with chorizo but sans the sour cream. It hit the spot -- more than enough food and delicious. My friend ordered "the beast". His report was initially that it lacked flavor (the gravy looked like it should have been packed with delicious fatty flavor) but he added a bit of pepper and Cholula and enjoyed it. Yes... "the beast" is also more than enough food! I also had a nice Earl Grey tea with honey and some cream. I really like tea, honey and cream as a comfort food, so any restaurant that has a nice tea service gets a nod for it. The had a London Fog variant on my basics that added vanilla which I might try out next time. There are a lot of vegetarian offerings and plenty for those of us who also eat meat.

  • 5/5 jen s. 3 months ago on Google New
    My fiancé and I came here after staying in the inner harbor for work. We love a good breakfast and Spoons was highly recommended from a friend. I am gluten free and they didn’t have a marked menu, I got a side of 2 eggs with their breakfast potatoes! The potatoes were super good the eggs were broken which I prefer them a little runny but it’s ok. My fiancé got coffee and a biscuit breakfast sandwich which he said the biscuit was really good and the meal overall was good! The vibes were very homey and cozy. We are glad we tried it here!

  • 5/5 Tom W. 3 months ago on Google New
    I was in Baltimore last week and went here for breakfast. It was good enough to go back a second day. I enjoyed the food and atmosphere -- it was cozy on a chilly morning. The server was in a great mood and joking, which is a nice change from somber service I've received elsewhere. I had the breakfast burrito with chorizo but sans the sour cream. It hit the spot -- more than enough food and delicious. My friend ordered "the beast". His report was initially that it lacked flavor (the gravy looked like it should have been packed with delicious fatty flavor) but he added a bit of pepper and Cholula and enjoyed it. Yes... "the beast" is also more than enough food! I also had a nice Earl Grey tea with honey and some cream. I really like tea, honey and cream as a comfort food, so any restaurant that has a nice tea service gets a nod for it. The had a London Fog variant on my basics that added vanilla which I might try out next time. There are a lot of vegetarian offerings and plenty for those of us who also eat meat.

  • 5/5 Ta 1 year ago on Google
    OMG!!! Errrrrrthing here is soooo good!! They have breakfast and brunch PERFECTED!! I’ve been here twice and could not get enough each time. I don’t even know where to start! The fried oysters & grits were magnificent! The cinnamon roll pancakes are to die for!!! It’s a small venue with BIG TASTE and you must have reservations because everyone wants some of Spoons, but I tell you no matter how far out the reservation it’s always worth the wait!! You will not be disappointed, everything we tasted was so good. Not sure who the cooks are but they got each dish right!!

  • 5/5 Jason S. 4 months ago on Google
    Grits with fried oysters is a winning dish. The biscuit sandwiches are also excellent. This place is awesome and certainly worth a visit. My kids loved the chocolate chip pancakes. I would go back and recommend to a friend.

  • 5/5 Shalitia Hall, Realtor, Hallway to Homes, S. 10 months ago on Google
    I cannot say enough great things about Spoons! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. From the moment we walked in, the staff was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable, making for a perfect dining experience. I highly recommend trying the Hot Hen Sriracha Biscuit Sandwich with Eggs and the Vanilla Lavender Latte! Both were incredible. I will definitely be returning to Spoons, this is an amazing spot!"

  • 5/5 Paul G. 1 year ago on Google
    My group and I had a great time here today. We came in for lunch and, it's true, you really should make reservations. At noon on a Sunday the wait was about 45 minutes to seat four people. When it was our turn to be seated, the wait staff was very friendly and made jokes with us from the start. I imagine and hope that all the staff here were as friendly. I hate that I didn't catch her name! The coffee we had was fabulous, both in presentation and in taste. We tried the egg nog coffee, the marshmallow coffee, and their regular black drip, all great. Yes, the marshmallow coffee actually comes with a toasted marshmallow! The food was fantastic too. The waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu and the food came out quickly and hot. I love that they have great sweet and savory options for brunch. The only odd thing was that there is a little bit of a rush here to turn the tables to new customers. I totally understand it though. With a great restaurant like this in such high demand and with such little seating, you need to keep the hungry people flowing so everyone can have a chance to enjoy it.

  • 5/5 Traci R. 4 months ago on Google
    This place is amazing. We’re just visiting and I chose this place and it did not disappoint. My husband said the Beast “hit the spot” which is a huge thing for him to say. The white chocolate peppermint mocha was delicious. Thanks for the amazing food to the guys / gals cooking it!

  • 5/5 Bev M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice, small restaurant, near M&T Stadium. We made reservations in advance and were seated immediately, upon arrival. We had the Jack and Diane, Hot Hen, Deep Fried Stuff French Toast, 2-2-2 and had the Pineapple Sunrise for our drink. The food was good; it was nice and hot and brought out promptly, after placing our order..


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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