Such a great shop in the heart of town! All kinds of gift items, cards, lots of Catonsville-, Baltimore-, and Maryland-themed merchandise. And candy. So much delicious candy: gummi bears, Goetze's caramel creams, Airheads and Nerds and things like that, but also so many kinds of chocolates, including those in cool shapes like crabs and - yes! - in honor of Brood X - cicadas! The owner is a long-time resident of Catonsville, so she's especially responsive to the pulse of the community. That, plus her creativity and good taste (no pun intended) make this shop a fun place to hunt for gifts and goodies for...
Read morePat’s Porch is a true Maryland gem! As a real estate agent, I was putting together a custom closing gift for a family moving to Maryland from out of state—and Amanda went above and beyond to help me curate something meaningful, local and unforgettable. The shop is full of unique Maryland-themed items, and their customer service is top-notch. My clients absolutely loved their gift! If you're planning ahead, definitely ask about their “Maryland Box” (you have to order it online and in advance)—it’s even cooler than what I picked up last-minute. Huge thanks to the team at Pat’s Porch for...
Read morePat's Porch is my go to place for getting gifts. It may look small from the outside, but the store goes pretty far back off the street and is packed with everything from cards, Maryland themed decorations, candles, and more. The best part is definitely the chocolates/candy selection. You can get a premade assortment or hand pick individual chocolates and pay by weight. My wife and I love their chocolates so much that we awkwardly ran into each other at Pat's Porch the night before Valentine's Day, both looking to get each...
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