49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery

Had a great time going on Tuesday night for jazz. Totally worth the $10 cover, didn’t even bat an eye to it. Crab dip was great and so was the bibimbap (we ate it a little to fast to take a picture).

Was here for a quick lunch, the food was good, but the coffee seriously impressed me. Service was fast, and everyone working there was so friendly with big smiles. Definitely recommend this spot for a comfy and delicious bite!

We dropped into 49 West during a visit to Annapolis on a hot day and were not disappointed. My wife and I ordered two phosphates - basically Italian sodas with 1/2 and 1/2 - which were delicious. The baked goods were great, too, and I recommend the pecan bar. Service was excellent and the staff very friendly and engaging. The outside seating - both in the garden behind the restaurant and on the street in the front - was perfect. We'll definitely stop by again when we're in town!

This was the cutest place ever. The desserts were good, and the atmosphere is really chill. The place feels like you are in a bookstore.

I purchased a large tea and a key lime pie and spent 14.71. I was expecting the pie to blow me away since it was almost 10$. The service was good but the pie extremely underwhelming.?

I had a really great time here tonight. Conveniently located in downtown Annapolis. A cozy café with great energy, entertainment, lighting and atmosphere. I recommended the Espresso Martini, one of my favorite after dinner/dessert drinks. They have a great variety and selection of food, cocktails & coffee.

I was exploring and walking on the streets of Annapolis and looking for a new coffee place that I’ve never been before. So, I stopped by to this place for a cappuccino and I really like the atmosphere and the staff looks friendly. Also, they have some vegan candies (by gluten free “bakery girl” this brand makes one of the best sweets for who has some gluten or lactose intolerance). The coffee is not of the best for me, because I really like very strong coffee, but i certainly want to back there with my husband and they also have wines.

Unfortunately, the service was pretty poor. Not sure if understaffed, but I had to get up and find the server to order coffee, and later saw another table do the same thing. The coffee was excellent, however, and I’ll probably give it another try.

I've stopped in at 49 West for a coffee a couple of times. I usually am on my way to a work meeting and don't have time to sit, which unfortunately means I am often missing out on the best thing about 49 West: its space. Coffee shops today can sometimes be tiny - hardly any seating at all and not a place you can't relax, read a book, do some work, etc. Or on the flipside, you can walk into a coffeeshop and everyone is on their laptop and it ends up feeling sterile and the opposite of homey. 49 West has large round tables - great for enjoying a coffee or a quick bite with friends or family or for sitting and reading and working. And it manages a very comfortable, welcoming vibe. It's large, and it wears a lot of hats (coffeeshop, wine bar, gallery, live music venue), so keep it on your list to visit it in a way that you enjoy.

We went to see a friend's band perform and really enjoyed our evening. The back room, where the performances take place, is decent sized but closely packed, so arrive early. The sound was good, not too loud, although I can imagine a louder act really overwhelming the space. We arrived at the tail end of happy hour so we were able to take advantage of the 25% off drinks. We each ordered a different dish for dinner and everybody was happy with the food. We would most certainly return!

I didn't get what I ordered. It appears the manager misunderstood me that I wanted veggies and bacon with my eggs. Didn't even asked me what type of eggs I wanted. He seemed to be in a rush & bothered to take my order. The restaurant was not very busy. Glad I was not charged for the veggies. They can do better, repeating the order back before charging, giving better instructions, and being more kind to the customers. Not ordering take out there again. The servers there are usually kind and never had any issues before.

I came here for breakfast and sat outside. I had a coffee and a breakfast platter with eggs, chorizo, hash browns and bread. The coffee and food were a bit bland. However, the prices were good and the service was great. There was a decent amount of seating available inside and a few spots outside. The place had a relaxed vibe.

This is the quintessential east coast coffee shop. It's a chill vibe and feels like east coast coastal meets vintage bookstore.

Horrible service! They obviously do not care about their customers. My fiance and I stopped by here on a Thursday night because they were having live music. We walked in and grabbed a table in the back room, where the band was playing. We waited for a server to come offer us something to drink or eat. We waited for about 20 minutes, and no one came. I walked up to the front to see if I could just order something. So I asked the guy if someone was supposed to wait on us. He said "Yes!", so I walked back to the back room. As I was walking back, I heard a woman say "Where? In the back room?" in a rather aggravated voice. We continued to wait about another 10 to 15 minutes until the waitress finally arrived. She did not offer an apology at all, she simply said "What do you want?" We ordered drinks and listen to the band. Figuring we had already spent enough time here, I ordered one more drink and asked for the check. When the check arrived, the total was for over $60. My fiance and I could not believe the amount for two cocktails and a beer. Upon further examination, we noticed that a $20 cover charge was added to the bill. My fiance and I live in Annapolis and go out frequently to hear live music. Not once have we ever had to pay a cover charge. Typically the artists perform for tips, and this band also had a tip jar out. The single did mention that everything they took in was going to a non-profit organization that supports local musicians. However, there was absolutely no mention of a "cover charge" until we got the check. I went up front to ask why we were not told about the cover charge upon entering the establishment. The guy said "Oh! It was written on the chalkboard in the back. The waitress was standing nearby and became very irate, saying "Oh! If that's too much to support local artists then I'll take it off the check." As I walked back to our table to await the revised bill, I did notice the chalkboard that mentioned the $10 cover charge. It was written at the very bottom of a chalkboard that was sitting on the floor in the dimly lit back room. The waitress came back to our table with the revised check and acted very angry. I handed her my credit card and she took it to the register to run it. My fiance could see the waitress and the register from where she was seated and said that the waitress was shacking her head the whole time in disgust. Needless to say, this waitress did not receive any tip from me. I worked in restaurants when I was younger, and I am generally a very good tipper. I am not stingy by any means. However when service is this poor, I feel no remorse about not tipping. I also would not have had an issue paying a cover or not entering the establishment if the cover was too high. However to not make patrons aware of the cover charge upon arrival and to simply add the charge to the bill is unacceptable. We were not the only one to think so either. A table of 4 or 5 people that came in after us, ordered drinks, threw some money on the table, and abruptly left. I suspect that they wanted to pay as they went and were also blindsided by the cover charge.

Very good find! The food here was very tasty and the portion sizes are very generous for the price. The staff was super kind, and they brought out our food very quickly. The vibe of the restaurant was very local-café, and the perfect place to hang out with friends for a lunch date. There were also plenty of healthy feel-good options on the menu. Definitely recommend a stop here. Plenty of indoor seating as well to avoid the heat.

I'm here now, so impressed by how generous the dishes and coffee are. Thank you for a great and delicious breakfast!

I had a really great time here tonight. Conveniently located in downtown Annapolis. A cozy café with great energy, entertainment, lighting and atmosphere. I recommended the Espresso Martini, one of my favorite after dinner/dessert drinks. They have a great variety and selection of food, cocktails & coffee.

Came here for a day trip. The food was okay, nothing super special. I got the Turkey Gouda which was kind of plain, but the greens salad was amazing. The portion size for mine was also great. My friend got the steak and cheese and was disappointed how small it was, and that he couldn't get fries as a side to help fill it out. The staff was nice and the inside was cute, if the tables a little small. I heard great things about the coffee, so would come back to try that out instead next time!

It's a nice little cozy coffee shop with a comfy back patio. I had the house coffee which was unlimited because I was just meeting up with friends to chit chat before we move on to somewhere else to brunch out minds away. Their coffee was good, but service was a little dodgy. I had to keep hunting down our server to get a refill on my cup. Other than that, everything else is great great. This place is pretty cute. I just hope their servers would learn to make rounds from time to time. If I had to hunt you down twice to get a refill, I just ummm,,, imma leave it at that. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!!

It's been 13 years since coming here! They have the best grilled salmon on salad. It was delicious! And so accommodating for all my food allergies, thank you. My dog loved his side of chicken. Fast service and everyone was so welcoming. This has always been a great space and continues to be! Can't wait to come back for some jazz in the back.

The food was delicious, hot, and fresh. I enjoyed breakfast with eggs, toast, and jelly.

49 West is a good cozy coffee shop with a large back room my friend and his musician friends borrowed for his birthday party. The coffee for dine in is bottomless and quite good. The food is good though slightly pricy.

Spent nearly my entire day here. Such a fun mix of people -- I was alone having unlimited refills of coffee while working on a massive plate of the best hash browns ever while others were meeting for girls lunch with wine or a business meeting. One of a kind spot well worth the visit.

If you want a wonderful indie vibe where you can get awesome food, excellent coffee AND wine at 11 o'clock in the morning, this is the place for you. I just had cocktails, heh, at 2 in the afternoon but it was so worth it. All of the staff was very kind and nice and the rose lemonade was just excellent! A musical set started around 5 and it was just all the perfect vibe. I wish I didn't live so far away because this would be my go to spot for work life integration!

Great matcha drinks and a great music selection. Some coffee houses just play top 40 or some other played-out pop. This one plays a collection of American and European slower jams that are not cookie-cutter. It really adds to the ambiance.

Stumbled upon this place while walking around Annapolis! It was nice & quiet. The menu had a lot of vegetarian options! I had the French toast which was okay but my coworkers had the other things on the menu that seemed to taste good for them! I might go back & try the rest of the menu. I also got a matcha latte with oat milk which was good!

Awesome place for a coffee or a beer. We only ordered some pastries, so I can't comment on the food. But, the service was very friendly and they made us feel like regulars. I'll be back!

Best espresso in town hands down!!! Awesome location and their desserts are chefs kiss.

Came here for breakfast based on various reviews, and it looked like it had a cool atmosphere based on the photos on their website . Unfortunately, the food was very bland. Ordered the eggs espresso; I wasn't sure if the eggs were actually real--they looked and tasted like eggs from a carton. The scone I ordered was also flavorless. I did enjoy the latte I ordered, though. The decor was indeed cool, although it could have been better if there wasn't so much clutter on the shelf or "mantel" along their pretty brick wall, and they used the nice "fireplace" spaces as storage, adding to the cluttered look. All in all it felt like a lot of potential was there but not yet realized.

Pleasantly surprised at the service and atmosphere. The staff member behind the counter was knowledgeable about all their offerings (helping me narrow down my tea choices, 2 port selections for my husband, and dessert options). He was also just super efficient, friendly, and competent during the entire visit. No pretentiousness present, nice and relaxed. We'll stop here first next time.

Excellent service, love music, food was delicious. Gluten-free friendly. The his will be our go-to place when we come to Annapolis!

49 West is an Annapolis treasure. It's not that the space is so wonderfully laid out-it's not. Or that the food is the best in town-it's good but not the best. It is that the layout of the entertainment space is intimate. You are close to the performances and actually feel like you are part of them. And the food (a limited menu) is all good and fairly priced. The flatbread is excellent. The chicken salad is tasty and the steak and cheese and gyros worthy of repeat orders. And the servers are friendly and helpful. Find a performance you might like and give it a try!

Stopped in yesterday for morning coffee and pastries. Fresh bagels were good with pumpkin cream cheese, latte, steeped camomile tea, and house blend coffee. Wonderful playlist featuring Chet Baker and Ella. Friendly staff snd clean restroom. Perfect spot to fuel up before exploring Annapolis and its history!!

My daughter and I wandered the Annapolis Art District for an hour, then decided to have a bite to eat in this cute little place. The coffee was tasty and hot, and we were just in time for breakfast. I opted for a savory scone with ham and cheese - the other choice being raspberry - and it was delicious. It was more the consistency of coffee cake than the scones I ate in the U. K., very crumbly, so not what I expected. But with real butter and the slightly sweet flavor, I thoroughly enjoyed it. My daughter chose poached eggs with a mini baguette and bacon. What can you say about eggs? I will compliment their brand of sourdough, though - it was awesome! $26 including tip, but it's definitely not IHOP so, a reasonable price for freshly cooked food.

I happened to be walking thru Annapolis which is a rarity for me. I walked passed this small shop and had to turn around and go in! I truly was not disappointed. I got a cafe latte with oatmilk. It was flavorful, smooth, and strong with out it being bitter. I also got a raspberry scone had the right amount of crumble and tartness from the raspberry. I told my husband we need to walk through Annapolis more often. Can't wait to visit again!!

I like places where the answer to damn near Every question is "yes". Love the live jazz emanating from the back. Great coffee, and a neat menu. Plus a full bar? Yes, I wish I had one near home... love it. Funky, eclectic and cool all rapped up in one

This is a good place for lunch. The chef at 49 West has talent! The chunky tomato soup with sprigs of rosemary was a bit different and quite delicious. We enjoyed having bowls of the soup and a half of a sandwich (we chose a grilled cheese & a BLT). The outdoor patio to the rear was nicely shaded and the server was attentive.

This is the place for locals to meetup and enjoy local bands. The other day Graham Nash came by to get a coffee before his show two doors down at Rams Head. Food is expensive but that's expected. Many good memories.

One of my all time favorite places in Annapolis. Great food, great ambience, friendly service. It has a coffee shop vibe to it, with local art on the walls and a room in the back for live music. Vegetarian friendly menu. Try the Veggie Haven sandwich, so fresh and delicious.

I am an elderly person who has hearing loss and has short-term memory. I went in today at approximately 5:10 and was greeted by two very nice people. I went over to order a coffee and was totally insulted by the gentleman who took my order to the point that I said I wasn't interested and walked out. Due to physical problems I did not want a lot of coffee so what I questioned how much was in the cup, and the price, he returned to the counter and said you arent going to make me go look up anything else are you. That was enough to walk out it was a major insult. I would not walk in that place again. All I remember is he had long blonde hair.

This was a super cute and cozy cafe in downtown Annapolis. There aren't a ton of options for breakfast but what they do have is very tasty! The atmosphere is what really makes this place a gem. They have live music that's very nice a relaxing, and not too loud so you're able to speak to and hear your party. I can't wait to go back.

Got to where I was going too early one day and decided to pop in here for a quick breakfast. It was a Friday morning, so not too busy. The coffee shop is one of those super cozy shops. Not corporate or hipster, just relaxing. I ate in and service was pretty quick. Not a coffee drinker, so can't comment on be coffee, but their hot chocolate was delicious! Wasn't able to stay long so just got a bagel with cream cheese. Definitely recommend for anyone who has to work out of a coffee shop.

Usually pretty good, but went in for breakfast on a busy day and kinda just... stood around for a good 10 minutes waiting to be seated. It wasn't until a couple other parties came in that anyone got seated. I elected to sit outside and was, no joke, forgotten about. Sat outside for about 30 minutes waiting for a cup of black coffee, and I was only noticed by the staff when one saw me writing this very yelp review. When they're not busy then the service is typically fine and they do have good food and coffee, but this is most certainly one of the more not so great experiences I've had eating in Annapolis thus far. I'd maybe be upset if it wasn't such a comically weird situation. Seriously, like, I was sitting right in front of their window. With a menu. For 30 minutes. After waiting 10 minutes to be seated. For a cup of coffee. Still three stars because I'll be damned if that wasn't a good coffee. Solid muffin too. EDIT: Just got the check. Waitress double charged me for their "unlimited" coffee. Yup.

First of all, if you are near the Annapolis Visitor's Center, this is a great place to grab a cuppa coffee. (Please ignore the Dunkin Donuts across the street!) I got a great latte and a chocolate croissant here last week before a meeting. I enjoyed the artsy atmosphere and the funkiness of the interior. From my POV, the breakfast menu was pretty pricey, hence the croissant... My impression of the town (from being in this coffee shop for 25 minutes) is that Annapolis is upscale Baltimore. I would definitely come back to 49 West.

We had lunch today at this cozy spot in Annapolis. It is a very casual and comfortable space. They have live music in the back room in the evenings, but I have not made it there yet at that time. They serve breakfast until 11:00 am during the week, and then they switch over to lunch. We had a Groupon. There are many interesting sandwich offerings, etc, but we went with the quiche, which was a home run. I had broccoli cheddar quiche with the green salad that is included. My husband ordered the bacon mushroom cheese quiche with fruit salad (at a small upcharge). Both were SO yummy. Definitely a great place to stop in if you want to be able to chat and relax and order a bite. Their board inside mentioned a rotation if special nights each week: pasta night, Korean night, etc.

I was here last night for a meeting of Cafe Scientifique (see http://cafescientifique.org/). First off, major appreciation to 49 West for making their space available to groups for meetings and talks. I had called in to make a reservation and had an assigned seat including a little tent card with my name on it. Nice. Unfortunately many others who had called in, including several who called well before I did, got lost. We ended up overbooked with people standing in the back. Reservations were done by the restaurant, not by the group. Good for them for this service, not so much on performance. If a reservation is important to you I suggest calling back to confirm. Service seemed to depend on who your server was. We had two in the back room where our talk on Autonomous Ships was. The young lady was attentive and responsive. The young man was slow and often missing in action. I was lucky. That inconsistency seems to exist in the kitchen. I had the curried chicken salad as did another lady at my table. We each got a healthy portion of chicken salad over wilted (not on purpose) lettuce with apples and crackers. My crackers were lovely and interesting and strong enough to dip salad with. My table mate seemed to have had her dinner made after someone ran out to a 7-11 to buy a box of Saltines. Neither of us was impressed with her crackers. Two glasses of wine and the chicken salad came to $36. All in all a good experience. A-OK so three stars. I'll be back for future meetings of Cafe Scientifique but frankly would not go out of my way to visit otherwise. Just not special. Parking on the street or in City garage Gott's Garage off Calvert St. Parking meters on the street, usually about $5 in the garage. 2 minute walk from the garage.

If I could give 0 stars, I absolutely would. The server, Courtney, was very rude. There's more to the story but here's the main thing. She ignored me when I asked her multiple times about the latte I ordered. I had been waiting on ONE single latte for over 10 minutes. I confronted her after she passed my table multiple times ignoring me once again and she refused service and kicked me out. My girlfriend was sitting at the table as well but was not present when I confronted her and she kicked her out as well for absolutely no reason. Worst customer service ever. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

I REALLY wanted to love this place. The atmosphere in the cafe portion of this establishment is lovely. It feels very homely and has plenty of seating. The service is fantastic! The waiters are all friendly and more than willing to help you. We only came here to eat a snack I.e. baked goods and coffee. We ordered a cookie, brownie, and an iced coffee. The coffee was good and the baked goods were warmed upon our request. My number one issue was that both the cookie and the brownie were terrible. The chocolate chip cookie tasted like dry flour and had no buttery soft taste. It was a HUGE let down as I am a avid chocolate chip cookie fan. The brownie also had no moistness and had a large amount of peanut butter in it and hardly any chocolate taste. Maybe the food is landslides better than the baked goods. Maybe they just had a bad baking day. I would come back to find out because the service was so good.

The coffee was good, the oatmeal was warm and filling, the ambiance of the restaurant is comfortable and cafe classic, the prices were steep (15$ of bagel and salmon; 7.95 for oatmeal and banana, 4$ for a small coffee), but the barista and staff were very unwelcoming and unfriendly. I left feeling that I offended them, even though I was polite and friendly. As I left I felt that they could careless about me returning to support their small business. If their goal is to just take orders and serve, then they achieved it today. But for the price they charge, portions sizes they serve, and more importantly the unwelcoming attitude, you would better off going to a different place to get coffee and breakfast on West St. like Dunkin' across the street. A smile and name goes a long way.

We are Annapolis Locals and have had two very very bad experiences at 49 west. We want to love and support this business as it is close to home. We were treated TERRIBLY both times. I have never left a yelp review, but wanted to warn others not to go. The servers and manager treated us as an inconvenience when we sat down for a Sunday breakfast. We felt so uncomfortable we got up and left. I went a few days later to talk to the manger about his rude server- assuming maybe he was just having a bad day and maybe the manager would apologize and invite us back in for a better experience! The manager dismissed me and didn't want to here about my experience. I want to love this place, but if i could give it zero stars I would. This business could be such a gem. Hoping something comes together for them soon. I am hoping the owners see this review and can make a shift in their hiring.

Having spent much of the morning walking around Annapolis, seeing the sites, my wife and I were in need of caffeine. Searching Yelp for a good place to sit and energize ourselves, we came across 49 West. It was around 2:30 in the afternoon when we entered, and there were maybe three other people there sipping coffee and reading. A guy was preparing his guitar and music for an evening of serenading, but otherwise the place was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. We sat down at a table near the front and were immediately helped by the very attentive server. I had a normal cappuccino and a slice of pecan pie, and my wife had a tea and apple pie. The drinks were normal, fine, run-of-the-mill tea and coffee. The pies were good, but again, nothing out of this world. They had a large selection of cakes, pies, and cookies, and in the end I wished that I had ordered a slice of chocolate instead of pecan. The atmosphere was what one expects from a local cafe/bar -- small tables, local art for sale displayed on the walls, a student in the back corner with a pile of textbooks, a random old woman sipping coffee and reading. The table was not very clean, and the chair felt so wobbly that I thought that any moment it would fall out from under me; I switched it for another chair from another table and the same happened. Would I go back? If I were in the area and just wanted a coffee and to sit in a quiet place, sure. It's the standard artsy coffee house you find in a thousand towns all over the country -- nothing special, but reliable.

Food is always good here but service is not. Took 15mins to get to our table. We ordered only Lattes. 20+mins later, I went looking for her. She was bussing tables and hadn't started on coffees. There were 4 others behind bar and kitchen. Sorry about this review. We like there patio. We also like to support downtown eateries. Bill-Annapolis

Great appetizer and wine bar. Great music and a good place for a lazy afternoon glass and a snack

Poor customer service. When I contacted the manager she promised to call me back to follow up on my concern and never did.

Terrible service. The server (green hair and gauge earrings) was very unprofessional and was exceptionally rude to us and other customers. I will not be back here and neither should anyone else. The coffee was over-priced as well. Bean rush or rise up would be better places to go for coffee

Cute little cafe and eatery on one of the main streets in downtown Annapolis. Went here with a Groupon and had a good time! There's live music, and the roasted potatoes with rosemary are super flavorful and great. I got a smoked salmon bagel and it came to me disassembled and with capers on the plate even though I asked for no capers at all. The waitress was super friendly!

Had a late lunch at 49 West. Went home and had violent food poisoning requiring emergency treatment. After recovering I called and spoke with a woman identified as an owner to report this so steps could be taken to prevent further problems. She was hostile and denied responsibility totally. Emergency staff reported danger to health dept to investigate. I hope no one else goes through what I did and this place is forced to clean up or be closed up.