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City Cafe


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
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4.5 of 5 stars 33 ratings
33 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
6
4.0 of 5 stars
10
3.0 of 5 stars
9
2.0 of 5 stars
6
1.0 of 5 stars
2
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#129 of 1,228 restaurants in Baltimore
  • Cuisines: Bakery, Coffee Shop, Dessert, Mediterranean, Contemporary
  • Price range*: $21-$30
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 1, 2009

Never been disappointed! Best cream sauce in town with either the mushroom ravioli or the chicken penne pasta. The Mediterranean salad is perfect. more

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1 of 5 stars
BemoreMike 2 contributions
Baltimore
May 10, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Does this place care about their customers? I seriously doubt it. Like I have done several times a month for the last three years, I showed up for Sunday breakfast and some laptop work at the cafe side. As I order at the counter, I'm told that they no longer serve on the cafe side- carry out only. Mind you... more

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4 of 5 stars
Laurens_NYJeff 43 contributions
Laurens, NY
Apr 20, 2009

We had lunch at this restaurant and really enjoyed the food. The wait staff was very helpful and attentive. The major drawback at this point is the remodeling that is taking place. I would also recommend some sanitation in the bathroom which was miserable at best. However, the lunch sandwiches were unique and creative. We would give it an excellent... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 24, 2008

Excellent brunch. Great coffee, and excellent breakfast burrito. The cornbread waffle was tasty, and the pre-brunch cinnamon rolls (like dinner rolls) were warm, delicious, and a very nice touch for hungry brunchers. The plus side of going out to brunch during a downturned economy was that there was no wait at all, and the service was impeccable. Just a little... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 3, 2008

Saturday brunch was great. Love the location/layout. Food variety/execution was above-average. Will def be returning. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 23, 2008

Good Calamari! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 9, 2008

The first time I went there, they had the best quesidias... but they're not there anymore. Last time I went, though, I ate something pleasant if I remember correctly... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 8, 2008

One of my favorites for every day dining. Good selection. Food is consistently prepared. Servers are attentive. more

GREAT FOOD
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 25, 2008

GREAT FOOD more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 27, 2008

Used to be great; lately the crowd is not very warm more

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City Cafe Address

1001 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Tel: (410) 539-4252
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.