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Most Popular Cafe food in Gwynn Oak, Maryland, United States
Find out what Cafe restaurants to try in Gwynn Oak including SoBo Cafe, Golden West Cafe, First Watch
1. SoBo Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
We pride ourselves on preparing our from-scratch menu with fresh seasonal ingredients and a whole lot of flavor. Our cozy, intimate dining room is the perfect setting to enjoy a seasonal dish and a glass of carefully chosen wine or beer. A favorite among
Reviewed By David A
I did extensive research before deciding to plan a large dining party in Baltimore and chose this restaurant in the end, due to the fantastic reviews. While I will admit that they have some strengths at the restaurant, I think that these reviews are incredibly inflated, after the experience I had there.The food was decent, and the best dish I tasted that night was the octopus appetizer. It was tender, flavorful and cooked to perfection. It was prepared well with accompaniments that actually added to the taste and mouthfeel. I took the server's recommendation for entree and had the scallops. They were tender and cooked well. However the accompanying squash puree and Swiss chard were so strong and heavy that they drowned out the delicate flavor of the scallops. I think that this dish died by design, and with more thought could be much better.The main issue I had with the service was the fact that in the middle of our dinner- soon after the entrees were served I was presented with the bill and told "we're closing now." This was a shock, as there was no warning whatsoever about the kitchen closing, or even the bar. So we were never given the opportunity to order dessert or anything more. I had made plans with the management far in advance and they knew this was a special event I was planning. Anyone in such a position should have known that we would want to dine later and if we couldn't would at least warn us before the kitchen closed- let alone the whole restaurant. We had been waiting for the dessert menu and without warning they just kicked us out and closed the restaurant. I believe this could have been handled much better and IMO it is a sign of poor management.This is not a restaurant I can bring myself to ever consider trying again, considering the experience I had.
2. Golden West Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By Copperman1
Reliable and fun is the best way to describe this place. Not consistently great food and occasionally odd selections, such as the weekend when friends and I stopped in for hamburgers and the resturant didn't have fries of any sort available. Just oven warmed, frozen tater tots. Breakfast is my favorite meal here. Breakfast burrito or breakfast polenta are good choices. The Golden West offers hamburgers but in my experience you are better off going elsewhere in Hamden if it is a burger that you crave.Salads and vegetarian sandwiches are the better choice. The resturant can be very busy at meal times so you should be prepared to wait.
3. First Watch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
First Watch specializes in delicious creations freshly-prepared to order. Their fresh, award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch dishes are made using only the best ingredients without the use of heat lamps or deep fryers. The best part is their creative
Reviewed By richkauf406
Wanted an alternative to fast food breakfast and this fit the bill. Excellent coffee delicious healthy options on the menu good service would definitely recommend for a quick bite. Had a grilled blueberry muffin that was perfect. Also have a smoothie like drink made with kale and apple that was very yummy.
