Kavitha Goyal
This is the one of the most unique eateries we have experienced. What a little gem of a find, as we ambled out of the Walter hungry for a bite. Only complaint is that the signage was too subtle and we almost missed it. Turns out that the restaurant is working with the historical society to improve this.
Now to the FOOD. So creative! The menu has innovative options that you simply don’t find these days. True creativity with the meldings of cultures and tastes and textures. A complete delight, we ordered the bulgogi melt and the Tandoori chicken with chickpea batter. DELICIOUS. Where else can you find a Cuban, next to a Ugandan dish, next to a Banh mi?? I can’t say enough about the melting pot of foods offered on this diminitive menu, and for such affordable prices.
Loved the ambience and the origin story of this place. We chatted up our friendly server, and got all the info on the founder, his vision and the evidence of his design skills throughout the place. This cafe can hold its own amongst differentiated newcomers in much bigger cities. Fascinating and fun, and exactly the type of unique, forward-thinking, fresh local business I like to support. Please try it, and see for yourselves why Baltimore is lucky to have this little jewel of cafe!
… moreTim Z
Amazing food and amazing service. It’s currently soft opening but it’s as if it has been open for years. Was in Baltimore two days and went twice in a row. The bulgogi melt (which I ate before I could get a pic and Katsu curry were phenomenal!!!! For a grand finale, the EARL GREY CREME BRÛLÉE WAS MAGNIFICENT!! such an innovative and exquisite dish.
Sydney is also the coolest and kindest server who knows the menu front and back and is so welcoming. Coming back here again next time I’m
In Maryland
… moreTennille Patterson
I’m visiting from NYC and wanted a good steak at 8pm. Naturally my options were slim. I found this quaint spot on google – first impression “boutique thrift store” – greeted by a lovely server, service was excellent throughout. The only steak dish was steak frites so that’s what I ordered – the cut was flatiron, ordered medium rare but was more medium than rare…flavors were good but super small portion looks like garnish for fries. The staff/decor/menu all eclectic but not bad. If I return it wouldn’t be for the steak.
… moreMichelle Abel
Delicious, and very unique! Must try the thyme beignets! The burger with fries was also delicious. Jax was our fantastic server!
… moreMaddi
This was a charming, intimate dining experience. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and I loved the simple decor with a historic flare. As for the food, it was flavorful and fresh, and I appreciate that they had dietary substitutes.
… moreZINIA MOHANTA
The place and the waitress(sorry, forgot to ask her name but all the 5 stars are for her). The rustic decor of the place, the food every thing was great! We ordered Pakora, Beignets, Taiwanese chicken and Cauliflower and flavored rice( sorry for messing the names). The cauliflower dish was bland and I wish there was a gravy on the side. But I won’t complain much because the service was amazing!
… moreGottfried Kibelka
A bit hard to find as the front looks more like an antiques store. The interior is interesting and elegant in a somewhat exotic way. The bar looks as if it was transported from a movie set, dominating, cold and again elegant. I really liked the interior since it was cozy but also slightly unsettling.
The pakora was too moist for my taste while the Ugandan Rolex was tasty and fun. The old fashion was well mixed (not too sweet) and they offer a good variety of vegetarian dishes.
… moreLaura Hinson
Overall, I had a lovely meal at the Buttonwood. The decor is cute and eclectic. The service was excellent! Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We ordered the Compound Butter Flute, the Katsu Curry, and the Bulgogi Melt— sub tofu. The compound butter app was my favorite thing we ordered. My only complaint is that there wasn’t enough butter to accompany all of the bread. We left 2 pieces of bread on the plate. I looked at photos that patrons posted in the last year and noticed that the appetizer used to come with 6 balls of butters (2 of each flavor). When we ordered it, it came with 3 balls. For the same price, that is disappointing. I wish the dish still came with 6 balls of butter… or at least 3 slightly larger balls. The sandwich was tasty, though I’m not sure it was large enough to warrant the $17 price point. I wish the tofu option was offered at a lower price than the beef, as tofu is much cheaper to supply. The katsu curry was delicious, as well.
I sympathize with the fact that Mt. Vernon rent is not cheap and patronage can be spotty. Still— I would probably become a regular at this establishment if the portions matched the price. Instead, I’ll probably visit 2 or 3 times a year.
… moreMaya Sorini
A hidden gem, where I hope to become a regular! The place is so beautifully decorated, it would be a spectacular date spot. The food was excellent and so were the drinks. Our server and the bartender were charismatic and attentive; the whole experience was top notch!
… moreJim Switzenberg
Very cool place. We walked from the Walter Museum and the place has a similar vibe. Tall sealing and eclectic décor. The food and drinks were great. Kieran was the server and bartender and did amazing. He stayed calm while it kept getting busier. I wish I lived closer, as I would come back to support this hard worked!
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