Park Cafe & Coffee Bar

food is good but a little overpriced. Also really worth nothing that they are NOT wheelchair accessible which is highly disappointing especially being that it is so close to residences and a college campus

I heard if you write a Unilocal review about eggs, they’ll change? The eggs are over cooked in the breakfast sandwiches

The best Cappuccino I’ve had in Baltimore ! The closes thing to Melbourne, Australia.

I waited for months for this café to open. I live across from it and absolutely love it. A bit overpriced but decent food. Fresh and clean flavors. Not everything is great but i like the lattes. It’s a huge improvement over the last establishment.

Not too sure how this place only has 3 ½ stars. First off this place is in a GREAT Baltimore neighborhood, which is not always something we fan say out here. The smell of this place is amazing, very warm and welcoming. The staff is a bit (a lot) hipster however they were nice and efficient. I had the breakfast sandwich and a double chocolate walnut cookie; both were amazing. I drank decaf coffee, it was good however I can’t say I can review their regular coffee.
Great place to stop in at if you’re in the area or a Mica student. Clean, safe, and a wonderful ambiance in one of Baltimore most beautiful neighborhoods.

A perfect, cute, and cozy coffee shop! When you walk in the doors, an amazingly delicious smell wafts into your nostrils and makes you feel the warm and fuzzies.
Their menu is fantastic. I had the baked egg sandwich with tomato jam, Rosemary ham, spinach, and havarti cheese which was very tasty and filling. I also had the cappuccino which was perfect and made with microfoam — no big piles of fluff for me, please! My boyfriend and I also shared the Jewish apple cake, which is locally made; it was lightly sweet and with right amount of density and a yummy crunchy crust. The double chocolate chip with walnut cookie is so delicious and chocolatey — very rich and takes more than one sitting to finish!
The baristas were very nice and helpful, too! Overall I felt super comfortable and relaxed here. Great atmosphere and vibes. Definitely my favorite coffee shop in Baltimore so far!

Living in the hood, I really wanted to like this place. In fact, I continue to go regularly, but for no other reason than convenience and the friendly staff. That said, they regularly resell day+ old baked goods, unmarked, and with no price reduction. How can I tell? Because the distinctiveness of day old, stale, hard, baked goods is unmistakeable. This happened recurrently to myself and several friends, so no, it’s not some one-​time aberration. This I find not only to be dishonest, but down right unethical. I simply request that, if a business wants to sell day old food, be honest with your patrons, let them know (as decent places normally do), and mark it down.
The prepared food is thoroughly mediocre, and I’m fairly confident they use canned veggies in the risotto — or at least it tastes like it.
Cutting corners in these ways would be something close to acceptable if they didn’t explicitly pitch themselves as a high-​brow coffee joint, with corresponding prices. Again, I’m really just bummed, because more than some spiffy looking interior, the neighborhood could really use some yummy, reasonably priced dining options.
Park, I’m still cheering for you; there’s still time! Invest in quality ingredients and don’t make customers bear the brunt of your stinginess. I fear, however, that there is little incentive because out of convenience alone the place does well.
Oh, and the coffee is fine.

Ran out of coffee at 10 am on a Sunday. How can a self-​proclaimed coffee bar run out of coffee during peak hours? The staff seemed indifferent and one of them told me to tilt the dispenser to get the last of the coffee inside. For a $ 2.60 cup of coffee in my own mug, this place is pricier and slower than On the Hill. I will stick to OTH from now on when I’m in a hurry.

Cute third-​wave coffee shop in quaint Bolton Hill gives the feel of a sidewalk café in Rome. When I’m in the area, I get my new favorite: iced latte with almond milk and a few drops of honey. While I haven’t had a chance to try the food here yet, the café menu has all the things you’d expect– salads, soups, and sandwiches– most made in-​house. Definitely a great place to grab a cup, maybe a bite, and catch up on some reading.

Stumbled upon while walking around Bolton Hill. Very cute café with a nice atmosphere. I ordered a black coffee and my friend a tea, we were both pleased. Staff was friendly and helpful with questions :)

I basically come here every day. It’s close and best in BH. However what is with the prices? I just paid $ 4 for a stale cookie that wasn’t even good.

What a neat little coffee place. I ended up here to meet someone on business. The iced coffee here is just delicious. I was very impressed. I also had an egg sandwich. This place is definitely a little more posh than my daily coffee spot, but the employees are very nice. There was free 2-​hour parking just around the block, which was a nice bonus. This would be a great spot for me to get some work done when I’m in the area again as they have free wifi (with an approximately funny password that gave me a chuckle). I can tell this place is full of locals and that’s always good — neighbors supporting the neighborhood!

My first visit since the new place opened. Unfortunately, I was not too impressed. The café itself is greatly improved as far as the look, however I didn’t find the lunch menu too appetizing and felt the portions could be more for the price. I much preferred the menu of the old Bolton Deli, which this café replaced. Sides that come with the sandwiches consist of a couple pickle slices or a few potato chips only. Still, I might venture back for a future coffee and dessert experience.
Note to a couple of the staff, the red-​haired guy w/​glasses and the stocky dude with short dark hair; could sharpen up on their service etiquette and be a bit more friendly. Instead of counting and griping about your tips at the front counter, where customers can see and hear you, remember TIPS means «To insure proper service». If you’re grouchy and/​or indifferent you’re not giving good service. The owner was there and seemed to be very attentive … so these staff can certainly learn from him.
On the other hand, the other staff working that day (the young blonde gal and fellow with shaved head) were very nice!
Again, I’ll give it another try and certainly look forward to upping my review.

4÷5÷15− Easter sunday impromptu brunch brought me to Park Café. As an ex-​Bolton Hill resident, I was super excited to see a new coffee place had moved into the neighborhood… and so conveniently located to just stop, run in and get something.
I brought my sister, and 2 friends here after church to try the place out with me. The open faced front with chairs and tables out front was very inviting, although we opted to sit inside at one of the table.
The space is cozy but not cramped. There were a handful of other patrons around and 2 – 3 employees behind the counter. I ordered a drip coffee and an egg sandwich on ciabatta, no meat. I was offered a mug to self-​pour my coffee. There was the standard station of beverage condiments. I poured. I garnished. I sat.
I wasn’t in love with my coffee… maybe b/​c I’d didn’t enjoy my choice of sweetener, a stevia brand I wasn’t accustomed to (one of the more licoricey tasting varieties). Or maybe it was the coffee. not certain.
Next came my sandwich: I was underwhelmed again. LOTS of bread and very minimal egg although cooked quite perfectly. yellow eggy center, white perfectly-​formed whites sliced atop «tomato jam». Tasty, yes. But the sheer amount of bread overwhelmed the sandwich. Others in my party agreed although the last to order waited over 15mins for his sandwich for reasons unknown.
I need to try the latte’s before I entirely throw in the towel on this place but it’s so far, i’m not impressed.

I have been here twice and live this place. Outdoor seating in a serene setting. Indoor is quiet and quaint. The breakfast sandwiches have been top notch and the oatmeal was excellent.
Free coffee refills of top notch blends.
A lunch menu that is thoughtful and has a nice variety including soup and sandwiches.
I plan to become a regular!

I’m seriously love this place. The girls that work there are super pleasant and friendly. The beverages are always good. As a MICA parent I often wait there for my daughter. Unlike on the hill they take American Express and don’t do the minimum charge thing making it user friendly. I recommend it highly. –really awesome.

I was looking for coffee close to work and came across the reviews for this place so I decided to check it out. It’s on a pretty quiet street (at 10am) and during that time there was plenty of street parking for me as I was quickly running in. On my first visit I got a simple mocha and a breakfast sandwich. While I waited for them to complete my order I noticed how cute and retro the décor was. The coffee machine looked like it was antique but not in a old way, everything was shiny and new but I felt like I stepped back in time. The staff were nice and helpful as I made my order and everything was made pretty quickly and I was on my way. I did notice that a few people set up shop so I imagine they had wifi and plugs in the place.
As far as my order, the mocha was great and the sandwich (bacon, egg and cheese) was amazing! I can’t wait to try more things from their menu!

I thought it was great. I had the caprese, which was delicious, and the service was friendly and quick. The vibe was relaxed and comfortable. I see a lot of reviewers are comparing this to On the Hill, which is just a few blocks away. Whenever I’ve been in On the Hill, they’ve been slammed, so I definitely think there is enough business for both Park Café and OtH. I’ve also waited a good 10 minutes for hot cider alone at OtH and felt rushed to eat to free up the table (because, slammed) so to get my sandwich in just a minute after ordering and to be able to sit with a friend and chit chat without getting the stare down from other patrons was lovely.
Again, the caprese was delicious and my friend enjoyed her chicken salad sandwich. The people working there were really friendly. Service was quick. What more do I want?

Got lunch to-​go from here a few weeks ago. I ordered the Autostrada Panini and an Americano. The flowery description on the menu would suggest I received a gourmet sandwich, but in reality I got a lukewarm, sub-​par grilled cheese. The bread, in so far as I can tell, was just sliced wheat bread (as opposed to more traditional panini breads). The coppa was stringy (not rich or fatty in a pleasant way) and the pepper relish tasted eerily like Domino’s Fiery Hawaiian pizza (I’ll let you decide if that is a plus or a minus).
As for the Americano, it was metallic, sour, and a bit weak. I’ve purchased better coffee from the food trucks roaming around the Mica area, but maybe Park Café is still figuring out how to operate their machines.
Overall, not a promising experience – only ate half of my lunch. I was sad to see the deli go and am now even sadder to see this café take its place. My suggestion for anyone in the neighborhood looking for good food or coffee is to skip Park Café and head to On The Hill instead.

A fine addition to Bolton Hill. I’m in love with the kale and quinoa salad. I’ve got to try the affogato made with Taharka Bros ice cream. The décor is lovely.