Best Coffee Shops in Baltimore (2025)

A minimalist, standards-driven bar in Old Goucher where precision shots and a silky shakerato rule. Named Best Coffee Spot by Baltimore Magazine, it roasts in-house and keeps the menu tight so the coffee speaks first.

Design-forward Hampden café and shop with a multi-roaster program and a leafy patio. Spotlighted by Sprudge and praised by local writers, it blends strong coffee, thoughtful small plates, and community events in one handsome space.

Mount Vernon’s beloved coffee-and-record shop pairs quality espresso with breakfast and lunch while the vinyl bins tempt collectors. Featured by Visit Baltimore and applauded by local press, it’s equal parts caffeine and music culture.

A flagship of the region’s best-known indie roaster, this bright Mount Vernon café pours dialed-in espresso and seasonal specials. Regularly cited by Baltimore Magazine and a dependable stop between galleries and the monument.

Black-owned, small-batch roaster fueling downtown with pour-overs, nitro, and breakfast sandwiches inside the revived Lexington Market. A local favorite with a second cafe at Open Works, underscoring deep community ties.

Worker-owned bookstore, vegan cafe, and event space pouring Thread Coffee, the city’s worker-owned roaster. Covered by Sprudge and celebrated by locals for talks, teach-ins, and a genuinely grassroots atmosphere.

A late-night Mount Vernon standby with global savory and sweet buns, steady coffee, and laptop-friendly nooks. Nodded to by Baltimore Style and beloved by students, night owls, and anyone finishing a project after midnight.

Family-run roaster with a lively Hamilton café and a deep bench of blends that show up all over town. Local news confirmed the Harford Road cafe remains the home base, reinforcing its place in Baltimore’s coffee fabric.

Independent South Baltimore cafe from the team behind local creative agency Planit. Frequently recommended by Baltimore Magazine and locals for solid espresso, waffles, and a bright workspace near the harbor.

Canton’s micro-roaster-cafe with careful sourcing and clean brews. A women- and minority-owned business expanding to Rash Field Park, per the city’s development agency—proof of strong neighborhood roots and momentum.