Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse

3128 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD

★★★★★4.5(1,500 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This beloved Baltimore gathering spot seamlessly blends a thriving independent bookstore with a genuinely welcoming coffeehouse, creating a rare space where you can nurse a perfectly-pulled espresso or craft cocktail while catching live author readings or just soaking in the creative energy. The menu punches well above typical café fare with standout vegan options, crispy fries, and thoughtful touches like hummus platters alongside classic pastries, all served in a surprisingly spacious and calm environment despite its bustling neighborhood location. What really sets it apart is the palpable sense of community—this is where friendships reconnect over books, ideas are shared, and people linger because the place genuinely feels like it matters.”

What to expect

Slow sitPastriesTraditional drinksFamily friendlyMeetingsLaptop friendlyLight food

Google Reviews

Alpha Boötis
★★★★★3 months ago

Berry Kool joint. Open space. Books that expounds upon truth. Severals caves to bounce to up or down. Busy area, so if with car - prepare to navigate a spot depending. Fries crisp not overly salty with BBQ. Hot chocolate, something is missing. Seems diluted. Need to be rich and creamy. Solid venture to hangout with self or others.

Rebecca Allen
★★★★★4 months ago

Lovely large open space, surprisingly quiet and chill, with both coffee and alcoholic drinks, as well as sandwiches, baked goods, and other food like nachos and burgers. Being able to get a croissant and biscotti as a vegan is so rare! We were spoiled for choice. Absolutely delicious. The attached bookstore was a bonus, we sent the kids down there to choose a book while waiting for the drinks. I would love to come back to try the spanakopita.

DC A
★★★★★5 months ago

1st time to see my friend Chris from New Orleans read from his first book launch in my hometown. We haven't seen each other since we bartended together in Oakland,CA 12 years ago. Great bookstore that I will visit again to get a better look around as this was a special event. I liked the space a lot. Thanks for hosting Red Emma's.

Lauren F
★★★★★6 months ago

Wow! Came here for the vegan food which did not disappoint. But the community space and resources make this place incredibly special and valuable. What a gem.

Louisa Gtg
★★★★★11 months ago

Espresso martini was so good! The hummus platter with pita was amazing but we didn’t really enjoy the vegan mac and cheese, would recommend the grilled cheese instead. Very demure!

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