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Google reviewers rate Mera Kitchen Collective 4.8 out of 5 based on 613 reviews, frequently praising the restaurant's global-inspired menu, fresh ingredients, and community-focused atmosphere. Customers often highlight the unique worker-owned model and reasonable pricing for the quality of food served. However, lower-rated reviews consistently cite slow service, inattentive staff, and the mandatory twenty percent service fee as significant drawbacks to the dining experience.
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613 Google reviews we collected
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“The staff was super friendly and the tacos were delicious!”
“Service is great and friendly, the burger is my go-to but all the dishes are fire!”
“I would recommend that staff receive some additional training on this topic to improve the overall customer experience.”
“The atmosphere was lovely, the food was reasonably priced with good portions and DELICIOUS.”
“incredibly overpriced for food lacking in flavor and character.”
“I visited for the first time a few weeks ago and had a great experience.”
“We ate right away so I didn’t capture the great presentation but this is truly one of my favorite spots in Baltimore that I’ve tried!”
“Service generally slow.”
“Honestly, one of the best meals I've had in a long time fresh, crisp and Delicious!”
“Offered suggestions and answered our questions about the restaurant and business life.”
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4.8 ★★★★★ 613 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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We thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant. It’s so light and bright inside, with whimsical decorating. The vegetarian dishes we ordered were delicious.
Went for the first time and had lunch with a friend. Had their wing special and the fried Cauliflower appetizer both of which were excellent. Tons of flavor and the prices were more than fair. Service could have been better. But it wasn't bad.
I visited for the first time a few weeks ago and had a great experience. The staff was super friendly and the tacos were delicious! I look forward to visiting again.
Great mission with wonderful people offering heimishe (homey) food that nourishes the soul and fills the belly.
Great concept with so many delicious vegan options! During our visit, they had a special Storyworthy Food Series menu featuring an entirely vegan menu inspired by Kena’s travels, which was such a cool and unique addition. We tried an appetizer from the special menu and it was delicious. We also had the plantain bowl, fries, and baklava, and everything was so good. Definitely worth checking out!
Fantastic food. Unassuming home style feel to the atmosphere, and look of the menu doesn't really do justice to the incredible flavors about to hit your taste buds. Refered by the brother of a friend and so glad we found this place.
They had one table with 30 high school students and when I asked why it’s taking 45 minutes to get our order they said we have a large party here. They should have closed the restaurant for a private party. No apologies or compensation offered. Bad experience. Service generally slow. To make it worse, the 20% tip is mandatory. I had to beg for the waitress. It sucked.
This is a "check off the list" for unique restaurants. The Co-op approach is very unique from my experiences and Mera does so well to marry all of the people involved to one eclectic menu. I wish we could have tried everything, but should my future put me on a path towards a restaurant, I will be back for all the tips and pointers I can get!
I am SO glad we walked into Mera today. The atmosphere was lovely, the food was reasonably priced with good portions and DELICIOUS. We ate right away so I didn’t capture the great presentation but this is truly one of my favorite spots in Baltimore that I’ve tried! Will certainly be returning.
Love what they have done. Good food, great atmosphere. Love their wings.
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