Groceries
Giant Food
1020 W 41st StLarge grocery store nearby
Safeway
2610 Boston StLarge nearby grocery store
Streets Market
3117 Saint Paul Streetmedium size grocery store, easily walkable from the apartment and nice selection
University Market & Deli
3201 St Paul St24 hour convenience store
Small and lovely grocer specializing in Indian food. Yummy samosas available at the counter, small produce selection, and many Indian and Asian products.
Punjab Groceries & Halal Meat
345 E 33rd StSmall and lovely grocer specializing in Indian food. Yummy samosas available at the counter, small produce selection, and many Indian and Asian products.
Neighborhood institution! The Waverly/32nd Street Farmers Market is open year-round (every single week) on Saturdays 7-12. Nice mix of prepared food, groceries, baked goods, and more.
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32nd Street Farmers Market
400 E 32nd StNeighborhood institution! The Waverly/32nd Street Farmers Market is open year-round (every single week) on Saturdays 7-12. Nice mix of prepared food, groceries, baked goods, and more.
Further afield than the Waverly Market, but also a Baltimore institution. Every Sunday (generally April thru November but confirm the hours online) - artisan crafts, prepared foods, brunch destination, fresh seafood, local produce, and more. Easy bus ride, bike ride, or drive (parking available on the street or in the Mercy Hospital garage).
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Isitolo saseBaltimore Farmers Market and Bazaar
Further afield than the Waverly Market, but also a Baltimore institution. Every Sunday (generally April thru November but confirm the hours online) - artisan crafts, prepared foods, brunch destination, fresh seafood, local produce, and more. Easy bus ride, bike ride, or drive (parking available on the street or in the Mercy Hospital garage).
Services
Super Laundromat
3113 Saint Paul StreetConvenient and friendly dry cleaning that also offers wash and fold service
Coffee Shops
Worker-owned coffee shop with Counter Culture coffee, nice teas, and some tasty treats.
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Charmington's
2601 N Howard StWorker-owned coffee shop with Counter Culture coffee, nice teas, and some tasty treats.
Coffee shop/bookstore with delicious lunch foods and nice outdoor seating.
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Bird in Hand
11 E 33rd StCoffee shop/bookstore with delicious lunch foods and nice outdoor seating.
Local coffee shop with outdoor seating and daily newspapers available to peruse while you drink your coffee. Food offered as well.
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Carma's Cafe
3120 Saint Paul StreetLocal coffee shop with outdoor seating and daily newspapers available to peruse while you drink your coffee. Food offered as well.
Delicious bubble tea - you can adjust the sweetness/ice level/etc. Especially love the winter melon and ginger milk tea.
Kung Fu Tea
3113 Saint Paul StreetDelicious bubble tea - you can adjust the sweetness/ice level/etc. Especially love the winter melon and ginger milk tea.
Book Stores
Greedy Reads Remington
320 West 29th StreetLocal independent book store located in nearby Remington neighborhood
Normals
425 E 31st StLocal used book and record shop
Barnes & Noble
3330 St Paul StHopkins book shop including small cafe
Libraries
Neighborhood public library - recently renovated, great kids section, comfy chairs for working, friendly staff
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Waverly Branch
400 E 33rd StNeighborhood public library - recently renovated, great kids section, comfy chairs for working, friendly staff
Small library run by a local nonprofit. Sometimes has nice kids programming and educational events. Computers available for public use as well.
Village Learning Place Inc
2521 St Paul StSmall library run by a local nonprofit. Sometimes has nice kids programming and educational events. Computers available for public use as well.
Museums
Really high quality, free art museum with contemporary and historic collections. Wide range of art, beautiful sculpture gardens, tasty restaurant on-site (a bit pricey), great gift shop, and it's FREE! Closed Monday/Tuesday
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Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum DrReally high quality, free art museum with contemporary and historic collections. Wide range of art, beautiful sculpture gardens, tasty restaurant on-site (a bit pricey), great gift shop, and it's FREE! Closed Monday/Tuesday
Restaurants and Bakeries
Tasty Indian food, very kid-friendly, affordable buffet, sometimes has outdoor seating available.
Masala Kitchen
3105 Saint Paul StreetTasty Indian food, very kid-friendly, affordable buffet, sometimes has outdoor seating available.
Delicious bakery/cafe/restaurant that's entirely gluten-free. Some of the food can be quite spicy, but there are mild options as well. Known for their cupcakes.
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sweet27 bakery and restaurant
123 W 27th StDelicious bakery/cafe/restaurant that's entirely gluten-free. Some of the food can be quite spicy, but there are mild options as well. Known for their cupcakes.
Cafe/restaurant/bookstore that is a local chain. Good food, outdoor seating.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWCafe/restaurant/bookstore that is a local chain. Good food, outdoor seating.
Neighborhood institution - this hole-in-the-wall breakfast/lunch joint has cute counter seating and tasty breakfast standards. Known for being a favorite of Michael Phelps.
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Pete's Grille
3130 Greenmount AveNeighborhood institution - this hole-in-the-wall breakfast/lunch joint has cute counter seating and tasty breakfast standards. Known for being a favorite of Michael Phelps.
Chain restaurant offering large, delicious affordable burritos and bowls.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
1209 N Charles StChain restaurant offering large, delicious affordable burritos and bowls.
TKK Fried Chicken
3113 Saint Paul StreetKorean-style fried chicken. Co-located with the bubble tea shop.
Local chain with Korean-style bowls. Pick your own grain, protein, toppings, and sauces to build a dish you like. Quick and easy and affordable.
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Brown Rice Korean Grill - N Charles
2404 N Charles StLocal chain with Korean-style bowls. Pick your own grain, protein, toppings, and sauces to build a dish you like. Quick and easy and affordable.
More up-scale Indian option with really beautiful outdoor seating.
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Ambassador Dining Room
3811 Canterbury RdMore up-scale Indian option with really beautiful outdoor seating.
Modern food hall with a variety of vendors. Nice outdoor and indoor seating, great for groups. Especially like the poke bowls and Taharka Bros. ice cream.
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R. House
301 W 29th StModern food hall with a variety of vendors. Nice outdoor and indoor seating, great for groups. Especially like the poke bowls and Taharka Bros. ice cream.
Delicious beloved neighborhood bakery. All whole-grain, flour milled in-house, using local and seasonal ingredients. Great artisanal loaves, cookies, pastries, and hot drinks. Current hours are Thurs-Sat but check online before going.
Motzi Bread
2801 Guilford AvenueDelicious beloved neighborhood bakery. All whole-grain, flour milled in-house, using local and seasonal ingredients. Great artisanal loaves, cookies, pastries, and hot drinks. Current hours are Thurs-Sat but check online before going.
St Mary's Restaurant & Bar
120 W 25th StDelicious Jamaican food - some dishes can be pretty spicy!
A local favorite with incredibly delicious Salvadoran and Honduran food. Extensive menu, but we especially love the baleadas, pupusas, and plantains. You can't go wrong. Just south of Charles Village and very convenient to the train station.
Mi Comalito Restaurant and Bar 2101 North Charles St Baltimore MD 21218
2101 North Charles StreetA local favorite with incredibly delicious Salvadoran and Honduran food. Extensive menu, but we especially love the baleadas, pupusas, and plantains. You can't go wrong. Just south of Charles Village and very convenient to the train station.