39 Best Cafes near Ellicott City

“I went for the first time over the weekend. The place was so clean and the employees were very friendly! I loved the options that I got to pick from that day! The store is great and I will be going back as soon as possible!“

“Food was great, service was fast, and lots of gluten free options! We will def be back!! Thanks!“

“One of my favorite places on earth. Anytime I’m in town I always have to come here at least once to eat. The food is amazing, the service is always fast even when the place is packed, and I love the atmosphere. And don’t forget a slice of goat cheese cheesecake! 😋“

“Cafe June is a lovely cafe with a fun and friendly atmosphere. The theme is musical, and there are many fun thematic decorations. The cafe is full of meticulously cared for plants which are so beautiful and inviting. The drinks and food are always good.“

“The lemonade is so delicious. This place is so cute and cozy. I recommend this place“

“This is my new favorite place to eat in Ellicott City! First of all the food is incredible. The garlic sauce we ordered as an appetizer alone would have satisfied me but the food just keep getting better. So fresh and so flavorful!! The owner introduced himself and made us feel so welcome. Their story is incredible! The ambiance was absolutely lovely. They had live musicians who were extremely talented and added a tone that was fun and enjoyable but not at all overwhelming or too loud. The service was impeccable. I cannot recommend enough! We will definitely be going back very soon!“

“awesome boba tea..warm vibes“

“This place is absolutely amazing. Best Lemon Tart I’ve had in a long time. The Chocolate Mousse is delicious and the Macaroons are amazing. Coffee is also very good! Very nice staff and cute cozy dining area. Must go!“

“One of the hidden gem bubble tea places around, and it sets itself apart from the generic bbt places with their cheese slush drinks. There is a very generous amount of cheese foam, and although the drinks are a bit more expensive than other places, the quality is much better and the options are interesting. I especially like the Passion fruit cheese slush and the Grape cheese slush!“

“Good and not expensive like the food trucks that come around“

“Cafe Columbia is a cute, colorful little cafe with delicious crepes and friendly service. Recommended.“

“just shared an amazing delicious lunch at this adorable cafe!! vegetarian lasagna and turkey meatball sub with the best handout fries!!! Definitely worth a visit!“

“Great customer service and good coffee..“

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Stopped by More Than Java Café and it absolutely lived up to the name. I grabbed the Salmon Egg & Cheese sandwich, which was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly put together—definitely not your average breakfast sandwich. I paired it with the Island Paradise Smoothie, and that was a win all on its own: smooth, refreshing, and packed with tropical flavor.

The staff really made the experience even better. They were welcoming, friendly, and patient, taking the time to make sure everything was right and offering great energy from the moment I walked in. You can tell they genuinely care about both the food and the people they’re serving.

What also stood out is the variety on the menu—plenty of great options, and everything I saw coming out looked just as good as what I ordered. And if you’re planning something special, they also prepare charcuterie boards, which are perfect for events or even to share while you’re visiting the café.

Great food, great staff, and an all-around solid spot. I’ll definitely be back.“

“I got the Peanut butter cup latte with oatmilk - extra sweet and it was delicious 😋“

“Me and a girlfriend of mine went there to grab some breakfast..I ordered a turkey bacon and egg and cheese sandwich on wheat bread and my girlfriend had a pancake platter turkey bacon the food was delicious and fresh we both were satisfied with our food the staff was nice and the place was nice and clean 😋 we will be back soon..oh and the salted caramel cookie was fresh and delicious also...“

“Great chicken salad sandwich! One sandwich was enough for two meals, thanks and keep up the great work!“

“I hadn't been in the store before. And now I regret that I haven't! The smoothie and the employees were great.I had a dentist appointment today and could not eat solid foods, So I stopped in for a smoothie. The young lady at the counter was extremely kind and helpful and patient with me, because I had no idea what I wanted. She was very helpful and very explanatory.There's a wide variety of different smoothies, fruit and non fruit, but they also serve food. They offer added supplements to their smoothies, such as energy boost, B12, probiotics, multivitamin, vital proteins collagen and the list goes on...I went in thinking I was going to get a fruit smoothie because I didn't think I would like something with peanut butter or oats or chia seed, but I left with the,Chia Banana Boost-banana, chia seeds, almonds, whole-grain oats, cinnamon, dates & coconut with choice of peanut butter or strawberries.And it was effing delicious! It was honestly one of the best smoothies I've ever had.I am recommending this place to you...

Vegetarian options: Check it out for yourself

Kid-friendliness: Absolutely

Parking: They are located in the storefronts next to MOD Pizza and The Walmart

Wheelchair accessibility: ADA accessibility

Dietary restrictions: You have options“

“Decadent is amazing. Everything they have is so good!! And the employees are always so nice and helpful. I don’t think I’ve had anything that I didn’t like!!“

“Just stopped by Cafe Luli after visiting our local post office. Very kind and sweet staff. My latte was the perfect thing to warm and wake me up. They have delicious warm pastries ready in the mornings. I had a savory scone. Definitely recommend for these cold winter mornings 😊“

“I wanna start off by saying very great customer service and very welcoming people. This is my first time I’m going to this franchise. I came on the grand opening day. It was very very busy, but for it to be a very, very busy day, they were attentive and very nice. The host does a great job and go Above and beyond to make sure my table was good The servers Very nice Yes, I waited 30 minutes for my food, but my food came out fresh hot and delicious. I would like to shout out Nae one of the host who was extremely nice and helpful the entire time. Thank you I will be back!“

“This place is located in an office building lower level I ordered a turkey club with avocado. It came with a delicious pickle and small chips. There is no seating only carry out or delivery. The sandwich was delicious everything was fresh. The atmosphere was pleasant and friendly. It is a very busy place. A young lady told me she's been getting the cheese steak for the last 4 days it's that good.. For breakfast or lunch don't miss out. Very neat clean and simple lots of drinks and snacks. I will return.“

“Park Avenue Cafe is a great spot for a quick and tasty breakfast or lunch. The food is well-prepared, the service is friendly, and the prices are affordable. Try their Shrimp Salad sandwich! Highly recommended for a satisfying and budget-friendly meal.“

“Awesome place with the best breakfast and lunch food around!!“

“Best food on campus, breakfast and lunch. Pre-made breakfast burritos are toasty, warm, and ENORMOUS. Not for the faint of heart (me) unless you want to be sent into a food coma (which I was) and sleep through your afternoon class (worth it). Don't even get me started on the sandwiches at lunch. I get an egg salad sandwich (hummus if they're out of egg salad) on toasted rye with all the fixings -- and I mean ALL of them. You can get a mile-high stacker that's caving in on itself for a single meal swipe here. What do you get at Chick-fil-a? A single piece of chicken on soggy bread. The service here at the Coffee Shop is amazing, too. Workers are super nice and fun to chat with. If you've just finished working out at the RAC, swing in here to cancel out all those calories you burned because you earned it, champ.

Vegetarian options: Good stuff“

“The pit beef sandwich is excellent and fast service! I’ll be back for more!“

“We are from Memphis where there are no kosher restaurants and I was reluctant to bringing my son to a kosher restaurant in Baltimore. But we were extremely pleasantly surprised! The food is fresh and delicious! Environment was clean and modern. I would highly recommend.“

“The food was incredibly yummy and the service was fantastic. My son and I ate lunch and had some delicious drinks to go along with it. They have a diverse menu with lots of options. Highly recommend!“

“Worked in adjacent building for a few years before the pandemic, and then switched jobs, and now am down the road. Starting the day with a breakfast sandwich from the Merriweather Cafe & Deli would sustain me the entire day sometimes, and the staff there are very friendly, which also adds to starting off the day nicely. I hadn't been there in a while and was glad to see they are still open. NOTE: There is no big sign on the building. There is a glass door on the first floor (by the main upper parking lot entrance) and just has a sign saying Merriweather Deli and their hours. Enjoy!

Parking: Parking in the garage is the considerate thing to do versus parking along the side of the courtyard. It isn't that much farther, and if you drive electric there are Chargepoint EV chargers there.“

“That have wonderful sandwiches!!! Everything is fresh and so delicious. l low their rare roast beef and their Friday salmon sandwich special.. Their breakfast sandwiches are always a great way to begin the day!“

“me encanto el sándwich y la sopa y el personal muy amable“

“Great food great customer service very clean atmosphere“

“Really wished this business would open again. It provided a great community service to the business park. Best food! Best prices! Best staffing of peoples with disabilities delivering phenomenal service and quality food. Please open again! I miss the fried chicken most of all!“

“Came for a delivery 9 am appt in a door and out in 30 mins. Was a partial load and no other trucks attempting deliveries. But I did overnight with no issue.

Blue circle was a couple spots open at night to back into.

Red circle For Panera check in is in corner of building no signs. Just a door with a doorbell. The other company that operates out the same building check in is in front of building.

Four stars because no real signage and didn’t see a bathroom. I pulled into left side coming off the road but makes sense to pull into the right side that way you don’t have to turn around once in the back but if you over night well you’ll have to spin the truck around anyways.“

“When all other restaurants are closed on campus you can come to the Barnes and Noble store and get Starbuck's coffee and fair. Note- they only take Barnes and Noble gift cards, not Starbucks. In the common area area just outside the glass doors“

“Actually it was the gentile half of the hospital cafe. I was impressed with the selection and quality. Hot, tasty food done pretty quick. And the price was right. I had a Cuban sandwich and my wife had a delicious looking salad she made herself. The dining area was roomy and filled with natural light.“

“Great place with excellent food. The location is a challenge. Parking needs updating for the area. The restaurant has an automatic 18% gratuity on the bill. Not something I like. But the dining experience is worth it. Try the Gooey Goose Bread. Delicious!!!!“

“my husband and I went there on May 24th and you had to go to the register and place your own order and pay prior to receiving your food. needless to say we did not leave a tip at that point. we both ordered the cream chipped beef with toast and my husband also ordered the sausage gravy with biscuits. not sure what kind of herbs they put in the cream chip beef but it was not very good at all plus they also added so much pepper it was almost inedible we ate what we could and left promptly afterwards needless to say we will probably not be going back for a while maybe they can get things right but that was the worst breakfast I have had in such a long time and I was very disappointed I almost think that they did it that way because we did not leave a tip.“

“Assalamualaikum warahmatullah. am from Nigerian i need a pouse.“