Koba Café

I stumbled upon this place as an out-of-towner, and what a gem! The vibe was cozy and inviting and the employees treated patrons like family, greeting many by their first names. The chocolate yogurt bread was yummy and the espresso machiatto was the best cup I've ever had. Koba Cafe will now be a required stop each future visit I make to Baltimore!

I loved this place! A friend and I tried it for the first time and the everything was wonderful. The owner was kind and funny. Coffee was amazing and food was chef’s kiss! Prices were also VERY affordable, if I lived close by, this would he a regular stop. I noticed a lot of regulars came in and the workers knew them by name, speaks to their reputation.

As a university student who was new to the Baltimore area last year, I decided to explore some dependable, affordable, and local cafes in the area—Koba Café is my wish materialised. Food + menu: Satisfactory range of breakfast/ brunch-appropriate foods with 11 vegetarian options! An extensive range of bakery items and various hot and cold drinks too. Everything is highly affordable, fresh, tasty, and great portion sizes. Atmosphere: Absolutely gorgeous interior. The ground level has seating for parties of two and typically remains uncrowded. The staircase leading to the second floor is accompanies by an array of artwork which is only the beginning of the homey-artistic feel curated on the second floor. The upstairs is typically populated by students or others working and can be crowded depending on the time of day (10 AM - 3 PM). As a result, it is treated like a quiet space so if you would like to chat you may feel more comfortable downstairs. The cafe is at a 4-way crossing, and there tends to be free street parking available outside and on nearby streets. I would highly recommend visiting this cafe!

I ordered a Turkey BLT, which was advertised as coming with mayo, and I asked them to hold the tomato. When the sandwich arrived, it had honey mustard instead of mayo and included tomato. I also asked for honey in my tea, and they forgot to include that. The food was ok, but overpriced for the portion size. Despite all those mistakes, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The place was pretty packed out, with most of the people who were there when we arrived still lingering when we left.

Great service, the owner was super friendly and had a great sense of humor. Tried two chai lattes and a blueberry bagel with butter and everything was great. They have a beautiful indoors space this is a great place to get some coffee and food and get some work done on a laptop or do some light reading.