Ceremony Coffee Roasters - Mt. Vernon

We visited this place twice during our trip to Baltimore and became my favorite spot during our stay. The food was great. The service was solid although we did have a bad experience the second time. The atmosphere is very bright and roomy. The iced lavender matcha latte was amazing. The flavors were balanced and flavorful. The lox cream cheese bagel was also great. Tons of fresh ingredients and flavorful. The service was great during our first visit. During our second visit, we were waiting forever for our food. We brought it to their attention, showed them the receipt and they were confused as if they never got the order. They immediately got to getting the food done but this experience lost them a star despite how much I like the place. The atmosphere is great. Definitely a place where you can just hangout or do work on your laptop

Very friendly and welcoming ambiance. Our first cafe visit in Baltimore! The lemon poppy side muffin was delicious—moist, flavourful and not too sweet. Can definitely see this being a go-to snack whenever we come back. We also got the seasonal matcha (with lavender and chamomile syrup). It was awesome!

The best people, coffee of all types, flavors, creations, and environment!! Plenty of space for working or studying. Outside seating and on a beautiful day, it’s as perfect as possible, without being on a beach in the Caribbean. Come here. Drink. Eat some pastries and food. Make some friends. Return again and again.

This coffee shop was such a little delight! I am obsessed with the mocha. Very tasty and not ridiculously strong caffeine. I was pleasantly impressed. Looked like it was a good vibe for coworking, and chill work meeting. My only sadness was that the croissant could not be warmed which was because they don’t have a toaster. Hopefully that will change in the future so we get that full warm feeling in the belly.

Cool space, cold vibe. Ceremony Coffee Roasters is a cute spot, but the atmosphere felt unwelcoming. The staff seemed more focused on chatting with each other than helping customers. I wasn’t ignored, but it felt like I was interrupting them just by ordering. No eye contact, no lid on the drink, and I had to ask for napkins and a straw. Great design, but the customer service needs serious work.

This is probably the best coffee shop in the Mount Vernon area, second only to perhaps Sophomore, which is a little further. The vibes were great inside; very clean, minimalistic, and "Apple Store" aesthetic, if you know what I mean. Their pastries were pretty average, but the coffee was great. They had some interesting options when I visited last year, there was a coffee drink with rosemary that I didn't quite like, but I did like another drink that was fall themed. Apologies for the lack of specificity; I am writing this a year after my visit. Overall, this is a great place to work and hangout if you're in the area. It's a little hidden because it's recessed from the sidewalk a bit. We missed it on our first pass and had to go around the block.

Baltimore doesn't have a super strong coffee shop offering, but this is one of the best. Good coffee and vibes.

I was greeted immediately! The atmosphere was warm and inviting. There is plenty of seating, a cozy setup if you want to come and get some work done or take in the scenery. An added bonus is the Walter's Art Gallery is just down the street!

I enjoy coming to work on my laptop or read here during off hours. Ceremony has some of my FAVORITE nitro cold brew that is available on tap. I have to call ahead cause they're occasionally out of the stuff needed to infuse the cold brew. The new menu items, both permanent and seasonal, are FANTASTIC! During thr beginning of the pandemic they cut back a little but I love all of the new variety from the past year or so. Ceremony also pays their staff a consistent wage that is above most local cafes. To my neighbors, please tip your baristas at Ceremony! They do more than just "pour drinks" and taste the coffee by the hour to ensure its quality. They train for weeks to be where they are! This location gets BUSY. During the school year there are a lot of college kids and even students from the local academies (kids that yound drink coffee each morning?!) but it's still very spacious if your doing take out. I recommend going elsewhere to work/read/concentrate during peak hours. The cafe itself is very "contemporary modern bougie" and kinda feels... sterile? But I like that vibe when I'm in the mood! Great local (to Annapolis) coffee, great part of the neighborhood, BEST staff!

The place was so cool and coffee was amazing. They have pretty great selections of coffee. The quality was really good and enjoyed it. Nice place and has a pleasant vibe. Interior setting was great and lots of good seating. I also love the bread there. It was well-baked and always fresh.

Lovely coffee shop and roastery in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. I ordered the seasonal special "Sunset Boulevard" which was an oat milk latte with house made orange honey syrup and chrysanthemum buds. It was delicious and beautiful, and I love that the syrups were made in house as well. Service was friendly and efficient. This was a quick stop before we headed to DC via the MARC at Penn Station so apologies for forgetting to photograph the actual drinks. They post their specials on social media so check out their Instagram!

The flat white and pour over were great, and we liked their espresso so much that we even bought a bag of beans to take home. Great ambiance that you could take your laptop to and get some work done at. Overall a wonderful spot!

I had the vanilla shaken iced latte and it was very delicious. I enjoyed the ambiance of the cafe--was a lot of room to find a place to sit. I'm also very excited to sign up for one of their coffee classes soon. The coffee menu is pretty straight forward and I guess I wish they had more variety of flavors. The coffee is good nonetheless. There was also ample parking on the street that you can pay for.

Overall it's was a nice, chill vibe. The place has a good bit of people coming in and out all day but didn't get too noisy. I had a latte with vanilla and an oatmeal. The latte could have been slightly sweeter (for me) but no complaints. With the oatmeal, they ask that you let it sit for about 3 minutes before consuming. The service was fairly quick. They seem to offer different events which I may attend as I continue to try different coffee and lattes. You need a code to access the restroom. Street parking is available (for a fee). I'll be back!

My go-to Mt Vernon coffee place. Great coffee (and they serve a cortado the way it should be served, with sparkling water), super food, nice clean spacious seating with room to work...friendly, friendly people. Love Ceremony!

Great place to study because it's very spacious and they had a wall with a power outlet. They have inside and outside seating so best of both worlds. We were lucky enough to find street parking but there's a close parking garage near here too. I got a vanilla ice latte and it was pretty solid. I liked their lo-fi and chill music. Good customer service and I can see myself coming here again to study!

Chai latte 1/5 (entirely milk based, bare traces of chai) matcha latte 1/5 (entirely milk based, could not even taste the matcha) Considering I used alternative milk and it totaled to $12; I paid $12 for two cups of milk. Maybe their coffee is better but avoid the lattes here.

Got an iced Columbian natural pour over. The coffee was excellent and service was pretty quick, it was a nice place to get some work done. They have the daily pour overs on a different menu, which had the tasting notes and type of bean on it, which was very helpful. The coffee was smooth, with a nice blend of acidity and other flavors

I've been a longtime fan of Ceremony Coffee Roasters but it had been a while since I stopped by this location. It's the perfect spot for a morning meeting or a place to get some work done. The inside is clean and airy and the baristas really know their stuff. The options were a little limited this time around with many of the seasonal drinks crossed off the menu. I think that's probably just because it's a weird time of year where many places are phasing out their holiday flavors. I got one of my classic go-to orders, a dirty chai latte with oat milk. The barista did not hold back with the artistry on this latte. It's one of the prettiest lattes I've seen in a long time! I'm looking forward to coming back to see what new specialty drinks they'll add in as the seasons change. I still think about that "Secret Garden" latte they had on the menu at one point and I'm excited to see if they bring it back this summer.

I have been wanting to come here for the seasonal Hocus Pocus latte and I finally made it there. I enjoyed my entire experience, the baristas are pleasant, the ambiance and vibe were cozy and inviting. The customers are even very friendly! The latte was pretty good, it's a little sweet and I did taste a hint of sea salt. If you don't like sugary drinks this isn't for you. I also had the fruit tart and that was good, the fruit and pastry were fresh. I will definitely come back.

I tried this coffee shop per a recommendation from a family member. It was located in the Mount Vernon area and open pretty early. The shop was very busy in the morning with folks grabbing a morning coffee or getting work dine. I had an iced latte with oat milk, which I thought was very flavorful! I like that they do proper glasses if you're having it here. The service was great as well, and the workers were really helpful and nice!

Tried their house special "white shakerato" ($5) basically a latte shaken in a cocktail shaker. It sounds silly as I write, but it really tastes like an elevated latte! Ambiance is mellow. The space while moderen isn't at freezing temps or blasting music at me which is all too often the case in cafes.

Pretty good coffee shop. Stopped by as I have been on a quest for good coffee lately in Baltimore. Reddit directed me here. Place is massive inside, clean and simple. Service was great; fast and friendly even though they seemed to be short staffed on a Saturday morning. They offer various breakfast options as well as any type of coffee drink you could think of. I ordered the biscuit with bacon egg and cheese. Seemed to be prepared and heated up in a microwave. I wish I had gotten the avocado toast my wife did. I also ordered the vanilla peppermint latte, a seasonal item. Good temp and blend, but vanilla overpowered the peppermint. I would like to return to try other food and their drip coffee before ruling out this coffee shop in my rotation.

I got two iced lattes. Both were good and service was good too. Interior is nice and bright.

Nice spot for a quick stop to get a cup of coffee. They have nice and pleasant selection of coffee. They have excellent flavor. I had the Dirty Chai Latter yesterday and flavor was so smooth. The taste was well-balanced. The food taste really good too and well-baked. The quality of food was fantatic.

A decently large and clean space to work with plenty of coffee. I particularly like pub- height commune table for laptop holders . I ordered pour overs with plant milk on the side. Love the coffee and the service. Coming to US I missed craft coffee shop and ceremony is really filling the gap Note : The Street parking is available and not expensive.

I keep getting drawn in here when I'm in Baltimore by the seasonal specialty drinks. I had the Northern Lights in spring 2022 (butterfly pea flower latte with, if I remember correctly, plum or hibiscus powder - there was also a version with half matcha and half butterfly pea but they were out of matcha) and the Starlight most recently (winter 2022/23 - oat milk latte with anise, cardamom, and 5 spice syrup, topped with edible glitter). I really liked both of these drinks. I'm sure a lot of the appeal is supposed to be that they're pretty but I just thought they tasted good and it was nice to have something unique. In terms of the aesthetics, the glitter on the Starlight was not really sparkly and would have been underwhelming if I'd actually cared about getting something glittery. A friend got the iced version and the glitter was barely visible, for the iced version since it doesn't float on top like with the hot, it definitely needed more glitter to actually look like something. The appearance was more important to her than it was to me so she was a little disappointed, although she also thought the taste was great. The Northern Lights was a very pretty drink though. The drinks are more expensive than your typical lattes but worth it for the preparation. For some reason though they gave us our drinks in disposable cups even though we asked for them for here and there seemed to be an abundance of house cups available. I also had the Hummus Toast on this visit. A lot of the food options that I was more interested in were out of stock. The ingredients used were of high quality and very fresh but it was just very plain. So I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for something simple, it just wasn't my style. My friend had the grilled cheese and it was just very plain, but I think she liked it. I would say what we got, especially the grilled cheese, was overpriced for what it was. The service was fine. My friend has a nut allergy and needed to make sure nothing came in contact and they assured her that they would be extra careful, and there was clear communication between staff on that.

This is my second time trying out this coffee shop (two different locations). This time I tried the vanilla peppermint iced latte and it was delicious and perfect for the holiday season. You can order it hot as well, I just prefer iced. I love that they have seasonal drink options. I also ordered the tofu "chorizo" Avocado toast with marinated tomatoes. The tofu chorizo was interesting by itself however a total bite with all ingredients it was really good. I loved the marinated tomatoes. A different take on an Avocado toast. I enjoyed it!!

Have heard about ceremony and finally getting here. A spacious spot with plenty of counter style seating as well tables. Saw a good mix between working, studying & hanging out. What I really enjoy about the independent/local coffee spots is the flavor balance of their specialty and seasonal coffee drinks. Unlike the chains, you taste all the flavors and not just syrup/sweet. I've tried the Fireside Latte (seasonal)-how can you go wrong with smoked salt and walnut bitters as ingredients? Delicious and something different. Really enjoyed their Mocha Latte also. Friendly people making coffee. Like that they're open til 6. Parking can be tricky but have been lucky so far and found street parking on Park Ave. They have 3 other locations in the city and one in Bethesda. My coffee go-to in Mt. Vernon!

Ceremony Coffee had never been on my radar; I only learned about the location when it was selected as a venue for a book club meet up. When arriving, the staff was very welcoming and the initial ambiance was nice-the large windows allowed for lots of natural lighting and the beautiful minimalist décor created a quaint feeling. Though, the place quickly filled up, and as it is quite small inside, the feeling went from comfy cozy to 'squished'. There were also only a few available outlets for groups using laptops, so we witnessed a lot of musical chairs happening. Similar to the seating, there was a very limited menu for drink choices- with a few coffee house staples (americano, flat white, latte, plain coffee, drip coffee) and only a few winter specials (that honestly didn't seem that special as flavors). I opted for a flat white, and while the design on the top was magnificent, the coffee was very tiny quantity wise and the quality was average. Overall, I don't think the coffee was worth the pricey coffee house price tag, and the cramped ambiance isn't really somewhere I'd want to hang out for hours again. Fine for a 'try it once' meet up venue, but I wouldn't be a regular.

Loved the work space/cafe vibe especially in this neighborhood. The cheddars cheese biscuit was dry and hard. Otherwise the latte was delicious and the danish was pretty but very tasty!

One of my favorite coffee and study spots. The Mt. Vernon location is pretty large with lots of seating, both indoors and outdoors. I love how bright the shop is with lots of natural lighting, complimented by their white aesthetic. They have a specialty menu that is always changing with the season and encourages me to try something new every time. I especially like their lavendar specialty latte (spring) and the biscoff latte (winter). They also provide glass cups/mugs for dine-in. In terms of studying, they don't have a ton of outlets, so would recommend having the electronics charged before going.

Had an 11/10 experience here. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. I did not get the cashiers name, but we shared our love for jasmine tea with each other lol. & He was so so helpful as it was my first time there! All of their teas, coffees & specialty drinks are next level good. Their food is amazing and worth the try as well. But the coffee was the star & is easily the best in Baltimore. Would come back in a heartbeat!

I love coming here to study or work remotely. The environment is encouraging to people to come in, have a coffee, catch up with classmates or co-workers and then get back to work. I highly recommend trying the fall 2022 drink, the Mayan Mocha. It is quite literally fall in a cozy cup! Maybe I am picky as a former barista but I am not impressed by their basic slow drip coffee...so all an excuse to get a fancier coffee here! While the slow drip is lacking, you can expect a good espresso with no fuss but good notes for tasting.

Great attention given to preparing all varieties of coffee drinks. Their pastry selection was limited, but my Kouign Amann was delicious.

I enjoyed the coffee so much, I had to go twice in one week. The staff were very attentive when we came in and everyone was super nice. They gave us adequate time to decide on our order and got our drinks out just as quickly. We both got a trusty iced americano with oat milk. I have to say, visit one was a little bit better than visit two, but on both visits the espresso was strong and made to perfection -- not bitter and not watery. Also, they used good oat milk (I care a lot about the taste of my oat milk). Prices were very reasonable, $5 with a nice tip. My only complaint is the cleanliness of the cafe. Overall, it was clean, but the bathrooms and the crumbs on the counters/tables could use a little attention. I love the ambiance, though, and I wish I had found it earlier on during my time in Baltimore!

I moved to Baltimore recently and was on the hunt for a great study shop with delicious coffee and good snacks. Ceremony has totally fit the bill. Coffee is dee-LISH (I've started buying their beans to make at home!), and the vibe is open and bright. And even though they are often too busy, the baristas are all very friendly and nice. My only request is that they bring back the fruit mixture that they were using in the yogurt parfaits. It was SO GOOD! But today I got the parfait and they have switched to just using a few slices of fresh food (I can do that myself at home). Talk about a downgrade. Very disappointed and hope they bring the other one back. Why not have both as options?

Service could not be slower. I would not recommend placing an order to go. If you plan to work from here it might be worth the wait, but otherwise it's kind of a joke. It took over 20 minutes to get a chai with 5 staff behind the counter and just a handful of people in the place.

Great coffee experience in Baltimore! This seems like a great community spot - lots of locals working or catching up with friends. The coffee was delicious!

My weekly ritual includes a trip to Ceremony-- the week truly wouldn't be complete without it! This is one of my favorite coffee establishments in Baltimore! Great for catching up with a friend, grabbing a quick cup of coffee, studying, or getting work done. I can say that I've done all of the above multiple times! Currently, I'm trying to take advantage of the outdoor seating and soak up the sun while I get some work done. The staff here are pretty nice and I've seen them help many customers with drink recommendations. I'm a big fan of their seasonal drinks (currently toffee date and fireside latte are their offerings for Fall 2021). For Summer 2021, they had a delicious, refreshing, and unique berry matcha latte (and I hope they bring it back!). There was a lavender drink before that as well. Long story short-- I highly recommend their seasonal drinks! For my fellow alt milk lovers-- they have barista Oatly on deck and offer them in a lot of their seasonal drinks. As for snacks, they have different bread loaves (zucchini, apple walnut, etc.), vegan cookies, regular cookies, muffins, and varieties of bagels. Lots of cute merch as well on the side wall. Masks are required indoors and the staff always masks up as well. Thanks to Ceremony for consistently great coffee and a great space! See you soon...probably tomorrow!

Decided to grab some coffee after having lunch at the Mount Vernon Market. From the moment you step foot inside, the ambience screams with aesthetics. Oh yes, back to the coffee. I got the White Shakerato and it did not disappoint. Personally, I like the bitter taste of espresso mixed with a little milk and a hint of sweetener. The White Shakerato comes iced and is perfect for a warm day. If you prefer an iced espresso shaken, they also have a Black Shakerato. The parking was not too bad for a Saturday afternoon but there is only street parking. Overall, staff was helpful and I would definitely be back.

I walk into this coffee shop to order and you look over and see off brand sodas and basically sparkling water put in bottles which is so odd to say the least , so broke gives you croissants instead of bagels with cream cheese then has the nerve to kick out children in the freezing cold where they could get hypothermia not to mention my coffee tasted like straight bath water that came out the sewer! yeah tried to cover up it up with sugar , also stop selling 40 week old stale things I see on display makes me wanna just go to Starbucks anyway I don't know why I ever stooped so low !

Bougieeeeee. But cute and quiet inside. Good coffee and pastries along with some other food options. I got the tofu "chorizo" avocado toast and it was pretty good!

Environment: Hard to beat. Bring a book or work to do because this space is fantastic. I'd love to work here all day if I could with the large windows and natural light, tall ceilings make the space feel fresh. Service: very friendly and helpful in providing recommendations and preparing drinks quickly. Coffee: An excellent experience, I'd recommend the Shakerato for its rich espresso flavor, but they have many quality options and fun barista-choice drinks.

Friendly staff. Super busy on the weekends so if you're planning on a quiet study session on the weekend, ceremony might not be the answer, but that's the case for almost every coffee shop close to the harbor. I look forward to the specials every season and trying them out. Love how they put month old coffee at a discounted rate

Great ambiance to study/work or just catch up with friends over food and coffee. They also have a large variety of beans that I was admiring. I got the cortado (espresso was using their single origin Nicaragua - a light roast, I believe) since it's usually my go to when I'm not feeling a cold brew or pour over. Sadly, I didn't think the cortado was that great. Overall, the coffee taste wasn't very strong. I definitely taste the fruitiness, but I wish the espresso flavor was a bit more deep. I felt like the taste of milk was very overpowering. Definitely would come back to try something else! I would like to buy a bag of beans next time. Their aesthetic here is great and minimal.

We visited Ceremony Coffee Roasters' Mount Vernon location a couple of times this past week when we were staying at a nearby hotel, and I love it. Great coffee (they have food options too, but we only got coffees on our visits)! During COVID, they offer a to-go order window on their large patio. It was great - good service, quick ordering, and our coffees were ready so quickly. Local coffee chain in a great location in Mount Vernon! We'll be back, I'm sure!

Lovely coffee spot - spacious, airy, not too loud ie great place to get some work done! Looks like their hours may have changed - 8am to 4pm currently. Coffee is good, as is the service. Social distancing enforced well! Definitely going back.

If you're looking for a chill coffee space with a variety of drinks where you can set up camp to get some work done, look no further. This location has tons of space to chill with friends, read a book, or finally get that assignment done. All of the signature drinks are unique and flavourful. Highly recommend the dairy-free iced coffee option called Purple Rain. It's essentially an iced oat milk latte infused with lemon and lavender, topped with a blueberry oat milk cold foam. Will be going back to try the Egg + Cheese Biscuit.

While apartment hunting in the area I Yelp'd "Coffee near me". Ceremony Coffee Roasters was the first to come up. I'm glad I stopped by. Because of Covid measures, everyone has to order and pick up from an outside window. There's about 5 tables or so outside to sit down though. All of which were occupied with no more than 2 people per table on during my visit. I asked for the baristas' favorite, I believe she said it was a Mocha Peppermint Latte of some sort. I like Peppermint but not a huge fan of Mocha so I went with the Mint Latte, small, light ice. It took no time for my order to be ready. I could smell the mint from my straw. It was delicious. Next time I'l get a medium. Although I could smell the mint before tasting, it wasn't heavy on the mint taste, get me? It was a perfect blend. It was also served with a small mint leaf inside. Cute! I shall return!

Came in for an espresso just minutes after they opened, yet the barista took the time to dial in a delicious espresso and helped me pick a bag of whole beans as well. Very friendly staff and high quality coffee.

Tried the white shakerato for the first time today. It was so good and it tasted like Vietnamese iced coffee. Only 4 stars because I don't think it's worth $5 when I can make it at home for a buck.

Amazing coffee shop in Mt. Vernon. Very clean and comfortable place to study, go on a first date, or just stop in for coffee or a delicious salad in a cozy environment. They typically have a chickpea or Cobb salad. The Cobb salad is amazing! The only thing is that I wish they open an hour earlier in the mornings and close an hour later in the evening. If they did, I would probably stop in every morning before work for coffee and sometimes you want that late evening cup of coffee.

This is a bit of a mixed review as I found the coffee to be absolutely delicious but the food has a bit much to be desired. The coffee here is overall pretty straightforward. The mocha that I got was delicious and not overly sweet. The avocado toast that I received was a different story as far as quality goes. The bread was quite tasty and appropriately sized and toasted. The avocado was far from ripe and rather hard and tasteless. This toast also came with a roasted cauliflower that was over cooked and served cold on top of the toast. I think they you could get away with the cold temp if it was properly cooked but I think a warm component here would really help the dish. The picked onions were far too thick and only marginally pickled. There would be very little difference if the onions were simply placed raw on the dish. Lastly I had ordered a poached egg on top of my toast that came beyond well done. Again, if the yoke was left runny it would have added a bit of heat and a rich binding element that would have greatly helped the dish. Overall, the presentation was great, but the flavor just didn't live up to the visual. This place is on the right track, just lacking a few execution details.

Ceremony has a great cozy vibe - perfect for working or meeting up with colleagues. I came on a weekday and it was filled mostly with workers so the ambience was nice and quiet. I loved the abundance of seating both inside and outside. Cherry on top of the sundae is the lattes are to die for! So tasty.

Ceremony is my favorite place to get coffee in Baltimore! Whether it's just a black drip coffee or something fancy (like their seasonal Toffee Date drink, which is an oat milk latte with pumpkin, sweet potato, vanilla, spice and toffee crumble), Ceremony doesn't disappoint! I typically take my coffee (and sometimes pastry or other snack) to go, but the space is really lovely - so much natural light and very open. I definitely recommend Ceremony if you're in the area!

This is a review for the Ceremony COVID-era order and pickup service booth. I went today to grab some of their newest Rwanda Kanzu blend (hibiscus, toffee and creamy notes) and pick up some of my favorite Peru Cenfrocafe (Chocolate malt, cashew butter notes). The service was easy and quick. They have a cute little socially distanced high-top benches area you can rest for some coffee. Heads up though there is no covering so can't be used on a rainy day. Also, I would love if there was the ability to try all of the beans they have with a pour over. It was only available for a select few. Since the coffees are expensive it would be nice to sample too before committing. Update- Pro-tip- I was so excited to experiment with these with our new Moccamaster we got for Christmas. I've found that for the Rwanda Kanzu coffee it is best with exactly 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per 6 Oz of water, but the Centrocafe was best to have 2.25 tablesoons of ground coffee per 2oz. Always fresh ground is the best.

I stopped here 3 times in my 4 days here, I went to the store day 4 but they weren't open yet. So already. Off to a good start. I got a nitro cold brew, dirty chai, and iced mocha as my drinks. Banana bread, cheese danish, and chocolate croissant as my pastries. I thought the nitro was rather bitter for being a nitro, but the chai and mocha were delicious. The banana bread had chocolate chips in it which was a nice addition and the danish and croissant were also delicious. Light, airy, fluffy and tasty.