John Tomarchio
What a great hole in the wall! It’s a shoe-box shoe-horned in next to Ram’s Head Tavern on Main St. But the coffee outdoes all the coporate rivals around town, no doubt because of the bright-eyed barrista-owner, Claudia. You taste her ownership in her brewing. In fact, you feel her personal investment in her whole cafe. It feels like you’ve been invited into her breakfast nook; and the sandwiches look like she got them ready for you this morning; and the delicious pastries from Hawthorne Fine Breakfast Pastry in Severna Park show her own good taste. They taste European, and Claudia looks European, but she in fact hails from Brazil, which makes sense not only of her accent, but also of her skill at making a cup of coffee. Turns out that’s South American know-how. Cafe Ole seems mostly like a local spot for regulars on foot, en route to work or on a lunch break, because parking downtown is all the more miserable since Townhall outsourced parking to a third-party profiteer. But if you find yourself on foot downtown, I encourage you to hoof it over to Cafe Ole. Keep an eye out, or you’re liable to miss it. It has one table inside and one outside, so you may not find a seat. Think coffee bar, rather than cafe, and find a bench in the sun on Main St. on which to watch the world walk by as you savor your delicious coffee ‘n pastry.
… moreJoe Finley
Fantastic espresso with great conversation and company. Muito otimo.
… moreChris
Serves great coffee and a selection of muffins, pound cake, and even some sandwiches. Staff was super friendly and welcoming.
… moreTom Moran
Google map search for coffee roaster showed Cafe Ole, so stopped in. They are not a roaster, they use Seattle’s Best for their drip brew, a very mediocre product. Lady was nice, place was tiny but charming, all that was missing was a quality coffee.
… moreAudrey Whelan
I work on West St. and this is my go-to coffee shop! Claudia is so kind and welcoming and saying good morning to her always starts my day on a high note. Love the changing variety of coffee flavors, too, of course! And those everything bagels are to die for.
This is the kind of dynamic, full-of-character small business that makes Annapolis so cool.
… moreJack Delaney
Came in here on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. Tried the spinach bagel and it was fantastic. There are also a lot of different sugar flavors to add if you are into that. Overall, a very cozy place that I would highly recommend.
… moreTracie Walden
I would have preferred to give my business to a local business owner, but as I am a visitor in your town on my bicycle, I need a place that also provides a public restroom. I don’t give my business to companies who don’t fit that criteria. She was not especially rude, but definitely not friendly!
… moreCAROLINA STEEN
“Cafe Ole” has the best coffee in Annapolis MD.
My boss buys regularly coffee for us from “Cafe Ole”.
My Doppio is strong and sweet at the same time. (Starbucks the Doppio is sour) If you drink doppio you will know.
I invite the Annapolis community to support “Cafe Ole” Thank you for such a great coffee.
… moreChris
Cafe ole is one of the places I have been for coffee. The cappuccinos are out of this world. The espresso is heavenly. The prices are unbelievable!! The customer services is fantastic!! Forget Starbucks & dunkin , cafe ole is the place to get coffee!!!!!!
… moreRita Dias
Love it!! If you come to Annapolis you have to stop there.
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