250828 - By the time we reached Sparks, the muffins had begun to take effect; we were low on fuel, having come off the highway, aware wet were close to ‘Empty’ in unfamiliar country. Nervously looking for a gas station, ambling along our way back to Canada after a week in the capital. Some said we were brave to visit, we never minded, soaked it all in, we were just there to check on our American cousins, see how y’all were making out in a rather turbulent time.
Loved the rolling countryside and gorgeous homes in the area - hmmm…a preserve of the ‘horsie set?’ we thought.
Now, even lower on fuel, we caught the sign and stopped at TFS. We surveyed the place, quirky storefront and round the back which felt surprisingly, decidedly chill. Straightaway, we struck up a conversation with a friendly physical therapist, because we’re that kind of chatty. Had a spontaneous, lovely and wide-ranging chat including the whole family. A delicious milkshake, I think a cookie, and couple washroom breaks later, our new friend sent us on our way to the Exxon down the way and a nearby turnoff to get us back en route to the north land. Felt really good to meet a kind helpful soul along the way, the kind of people we wanted to show the kids, and we somehow knew we would certainly meet on our drive into NY, PA, MD, VA, DC.
Now back in the land of the silver birch, home of Lord Stanley’s sport and the ‘double-double,’ I am just reading about your late friend Rosa and how much she’d touched you all and your beloved TFS :)
Nice lil place. Glad we got to stop by and say hello :)
Best regards, hope to see you again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Suzi Wackerbarth
First visit. A customer recommended their lattes and quesadillas, so I got a peppermint mocha latte and a cheese quesadilla with chicken. What a gem!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Durkit
Very cute and small outdoor coffee shop! Parking can be a real hassle when it's busy but it's worth it! Very nice bean taste in the vanilla latte and not too hot! There are benches and tables in the back!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
A
Burrito and Aztec hot chocolate into a latte was so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Hehn
My new favorite coffee shop in North Baltimore County! Delicious food, pastries, and good coffee. Alternative milk choices available. Super cute atmosphere.
Wheelchair accessibility: All on 1 level with no obvious barriers. Inside seating is tight, though, so outdoor ordering and seating would work best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Tacos
Becky
Cute place!!! Was looking for a place to meet a friend while I was in the area and she suggested we meet here. I needed to eat but she already had. It was perfect! I got a coffee and a bagel breakfast sandwich and she just had coffee. Sat outback since it was a beautiful fall day. Glad I know here’s here now and I’m sure I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwiches
Sam Hurd (Photography)
absolutely love the lunch burrito w/ chorizo! highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lunch Burrito
Valentina Hall
Such a cute spot! Great way to start your morning. The best pumpkin spice latte I’ve had in a while 🎃 The girl who took our order was very friendly. Breakfast burrito was amazing! Definitely recommend to stop by and try this place out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Kristan Stolze
A fun place to see live music. Loved my chicken quesadilla.
The kitchen messes up my order pretty regularly. Eventually I’m going to stop eating there if they can’t get it together
Atmosphere: 4
Erika Ostrow
Worst management I’ve ever encountered. Was my favourite place under last manager, amazing staff and atmosphere. New manager has been rude repeatedly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Rob
This place is everything you hope it would be if (like me) you have driven past it on a daily basis but never took the plunge despite a burning curiosity. I have now had a number of fancy coffees, smoothies, burritos, and other items just in the last month as it is close to my place of work.
Everything - and I mean EVERYTHING - is great. The espresso drinks are expertly pulled, the food feels homemade, and the staff are genuinely friendly. I am always reluctant to review a place I love in case it increases wait times, but would love for The Filling Station owners and team to continue to do very well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan Price
Great food. Super friendly service. Food is quickly made. A real and unassuming gem in Sparks.
250828 - By the time we reached Sparks, the muffins had begun to take effect; we were low on fuel, having come off the highway, aware wet were close to ‘Empty’ in unfamiliar country. Nervously looking for a gas station, ambling along our way back to Canada after a week in the capital. Some said we were brave to visit, we never minded, soaked it all in, we were just there to check on our American cousins, see how y’all were making out in a rather turbulent time. Loved the rolling countryside and gorgeous homes in the area - hmmm…a preserve of the ‘horsie set?’ we thought. Now, even lower on fuel, we caught the sign and stopped at TFS. We surveyed the place, quirky storefront and round the back which felt surprisingly, decidedly chill. Straightaway, we struck up a conversation with a friendly physical therapist, because we’re that kind of chatty. Had a spontaneous, lovely and wide-ranging chat including the whole family. A delicious milkshake, I think a cookie, and couple washroom breaks later, our new friend sent us on our way to the Exxon down the way and a nearby turnoff to get us back en route to the north land. Felt really good to meet a kind helpful soul along the way, the kind of people we wanted to show the kids, and we somehow knew we would certainly meet on our drive into NY, PA, MD, VA, DC. Now back in the land of the silver birch, home of Lord Stanley’s sport and the ‘double-double,’ I am just reading about your late friend Rosa and how much she’d touched you all and your beloved TFS :) Nice lil place. Glad we got to stop by and say hello :) Best regards, hope to see you again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
First visit. A customer recommended their lattes and quesadillas, so I got a peppermint mocha latte and a cheese quesadilla with chicken. What a gem!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cute and small outdoor coffee shop! Parking can be a real hassle when it's busy but it's worth it! Very nice bean taste in the vanilla latte and not too hot! There are benches and tables in the back!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Burrito and Aztec hot chocolate into a latte was so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My new favorite coffee shop in North Baltimore County! Delicious food, pastries, and good coffee. Alternative milk choices available. Super cute atmosphere.
Wheelchair accessibility: All on 1 level with no obvious barriers. Inside seating is tight, though, so outdoor ordering and seating would work best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Tacos
Cute place!!! Was looking for a place to meet a friend while I was in the area and she suggested we meet here. I needed to eat but she already had. It was perfect! I got a coffee and a bagel breakfast sandwich and she just had coffee. Sat outback since it was a beautiful fall day. Glad I know here’s here now and I’m sure I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwiches
absolutely love the lunch burrito w/ chorizo! highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lunch Burrito
Such a cute spot! Great way to start your morning. The best pumpkin spice latte I’ve had in a while 🎃
The girl who took our order was very friendly. Breakfast burrito was amazing!
Definitely recommend to stop by and try this place out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
A fun place to see live music. Loved my chicken quesadilla.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great tasting affordable and fast.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place out if the way! Really nice food. We ate outside and the weather was perfect.
Parking: Cramped parking lot but still works
Kid-friendliness: Not a problem with kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tortilla, Homemade Salsa, Lunch Burrito, Tacos
The kitchen messes up my order pretty regularly. Eventually I’m going to stop eating there if they can’t get it together
Atmosphere: 4
Worst management I’ve ever encountered. Was my favourite place under last manager, amazing staff and atmosphere. New manager has been rude repeatedly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
This place is everything you hope it would be if (like me) you have driven past it on a daily basis but never took the plunge despite a burning curiosity. I have now had a number of fancy coffees, smoothies, burritos, and other items just in the last month as it is close to my place of work.
Everything - and I mean EVERYTHING - is great. The espresso drinks are expertly pulled, the food feels homemade, and the staff are genuinely friendly. I am always reluctant to review a place I love in case it increases wait times, but would love for The Filling Station owners and team to continue to do very well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Super friendly service. Food is quickly made. A real and unassuming gem in Sparks.
Oh, and always look at the specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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