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Our Recipes Cafe

Restaurant · Baltimore, MD

4.8 ★★★★★ 312 Google reviews · 24 photos
90%five-star reviews
11%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Our Recipes Cafe at a glance

Customers frequently praise the fresh, flavorful breakfast items and friendly staff, noting the establishment's clean, cozy atmosphere. Recurring themes include the small dining space and the difficulty locating the venue from the street. However, several low-star reviews highlight inconsistent operating hours, with patrons arriving to find the kitchen closed before posted times. Other criticisms mention inconsistent service quality during repeat visits and specific food preparation issues, such as chewy shrimp or excessive seasoning.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 312 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 312 Google reviews (251 with written comments, 59 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 11% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
  • Service: Caterer serving Baltimore, Maryland.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Star ratings

312 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars28090%
  • 4 stars186%
  • 3 stars41%
  • 2 stars52%
  • 1 star52%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 251 written reviews

  • Praise17094%
  • Complaints106%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude7341%
  • Price & value3017%
  • Quality & results2916%
  • Would recommend2816%
  • Speed & response127%
  • Honesty & trust74%
  • Communication11%

What customers talk about

We read 251 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The service was amazing couldn’t recommend more for a nice homey breakfast :)”
  • “Took awhile to receive our breakfast as the only patrons, however the wait was worth it.”
    “Not worth it.”
  • “Great Service, Peaceful Atmosphere, Impressive food with a smile!”
    “the food was fantastic but that was the worst service I have ever received.”
  • “Breakfast made with love i highly recommended it come see for yourself all food is cook as you order it”
    “Never again”
  • “I loved everything about it the service was prompt and polite.”
  • “Great grits honestly surprised me how quality they were given the lackluster started for grits in the area”
    “Never trust the hours posted cause they seem to just close when they want and never be open when it says.”
  • “…m of my order and I was told to come and pick up some tomatoes and I explained that I specifically asked for tomatoes and I would have to drive from m…”

People customers mention

  • French 12 reviews
  • Arbutus 12 reviews
  • Toast 6 reviews
  • Belgian 4 reviews
  • Shrimp 4 reviews
  • Beverly 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 312 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
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mai bae4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews mai has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

One of my absolute favorite places to eat!

  • Order type: Dine in
  • Meal type: Brunch
  • Noise level: Quiet, easy to talk
Solar Skydiver8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Solar has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Never trust the hours posted cause they seem to just close when they want and never be open when it says. The business decided to open a Vinted go shop at their place and it has caused nothing but issues when picking up or delivering since they are never there to pick up packages. I’ve had multiple packages cancelled because the carrier couldn’t drop of due to them being closed when hours say they are open. If you are going to have a business you need to have discipline and a schedule. Don’t just put hours up and not show up

James TateLocal Guide · 75 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Breakfast made with love i highly recommended it come see for yourself all food is cook as you order it

Melody ColbertLocal Guide · 77 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melody has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service. Took awhile to receive our breakfast as the only patrons, however the wait was worth it. Food was hot, well prepared and handled with care. Prices affordably.

  • Order type: Dine in
  • Meal type: Breakfast
  • Price per person: $20–30
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Parking space: Plenty of parking
Chuck MLocal Guide · 96 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chuck has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Well, I can't write a review of the food, because they were closed at 4:15 when I arrived. "The kitchen is closed." Even their hours on the door said until 5:00pm. The sole staf that spoke to me said they are often out of there by 4:30. I drove a bit to get there, because I read very good reviews. I can't say.

  • Meal type: Other
  • Parking space: Plenty of parking
Gloria AlexanderLocal Guide · 132 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gloria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Food was really good. It’s small and quaint. A little challenging to find, so look to the right of the funeral home :) Bring cash, if you can. They charge 4% to use your card.

Caryn Radlove10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Caryn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My son and I really enjoyed our breakfast here. His Belgian waffle was delicious and he loved the peach lemonade. The scrambled eggs in my breakfast croissant were fantastic! My only complaint is the croissant was a bit heavy. We will definitely be back. Thank you Sandra!

Scott DerricksonLocal Guide · 60 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Scott has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Without a doubt the best breakfast we have had in a restaurant in the last 3 years at least! My wife had an egg and cheese croissant with tomato and the creamy grits. She is very picky on her grits and said easily best she has had in 5 years. I got eggs, sausage, Belgian waffle and fried apples. Perfect. Can not describe how good the apples were. Eggs, simple to cook and easy to get wrong, were perfect. Service was quick and with a smile. If you are anywhere near, treat yourself and stop by.

  • Order type: Dine in
  • Meal type: Breakfast
  • Price per person: $10–20
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Recommendation for vegetarians: Somewhat recommend
  • Parking options: Free street parking
Alyssa HuffLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alyssa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The food was absolutely bomb! If you go, do yourself a favor and order the shrimp and grits. I wish I had photos to share, but we devoured everything way too fast! I wan't even in the mood for breakfast food when we arrived, but the meal completely changed my mind. It was that good. The service was decent, and the space is on the smaller side, giving tight, like dining in someone's living room. The only downside was being overcharged for the strawberries, ($5 dollars for a portion cup) and we got two. Aside from that, this is a great spot to grab a meal. I'd definitely come back for those shrimp and grits!

Meaghan Fahey Stuckey9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Meaghan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We were the only people in here on a Thursday morning. We went before the HS where we teach graduate from UMBC. It was delicious and the service was so friendly. Only difficult part was that it’s tiny and hard to spot the sign from the street. All of us had to take a loop to find it!

  • Order type: Dine in
  • Price per person: $10–20
  • Noise level: Very quiet
  • Wait time: No wait

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