Baltimore's Hottest Brunch Spot: Blue Moon Cafe Money-Saving Guide
Baltimore's most famous brunch restaurant has got to be Blue Moon Cafe. π½ Blue Moon Cafe π 1621 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231 οΈβΌ Heads-up: For checks over $50 OR parties of 4 or more, a 20% gratuity is automatically added. So, going with 2-3 people can be more cost-effective. βββββββββββββββ π¦οΈ MUST-ORDER DISHES π¦οΈ π¦οΈ Sweet Baby Jesus A MUST-TRY! If you love hash browns and crab, this dish is for you. The base features slightly crispy hash browns π₯ and diced tomatoes π , topped with a solid layer of crab meat, followed by a runny egg π₯ and melted cheddar cheese π§. The rich and unique combination of textures and flavors amazed us on our first visit. We recommend getting it with sunrise eggs (as shown in the picture) for great presentation. Containing a good amount of crab meat, this dish is priced around $30 but is well worth it. It's very large and hearty, perfect for sharing between two or more people. π French Toast Their French Toast is quite good, though not as spectacular as the Sweet Baby Jesusβit's on par with what you'd expect from a standard brunch spot. The toast is soft, the cream isn't overwhelming, and it's not overly sweet. It comes with a good amount of fruit on top: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and apples. Looks great! ππ» A full order ($20) includes three slices of toast, but you can get a "half order" with two slices for $13. This is perfect for two people and helps keep the total bill under $50. βββββββββββββββ π MONEY-SAVING TIPS π We've seen people say the per-person cost is around $40, but for two of us, including tip, it was only about $27 per person. The key is to keep the total bill under $50 to avoid the automatic 20% gratuity. π HOW LONG IS THE WAIT? π They are only open until 3:00 PM, and there's almost always a wait. Weekend wait times are generally longer than on weekdays, often exceeding 30 minutes. We went on a weekend around 10:00 AM and were quoted a 40-minute to 1-hour wait. We walked 5 minutes to Whole Foods; the 30 minutes passed quickly. By the time we returned, our table was ready. Pro Tip: Arrive before 10:00 AM to avoid the biggest crowds. π HOW'S THE SERVICE? π The dining room is small, but the servers are very friendly. Our food arrived quicklyβin about 10 minutes. When there was a mistake on our bill, the server corrected it immediately. π FINAL VERDICT π Even though it's a popular(wΗng hΓ³ng diΓ n - viral/internet-famous spot), it's still definitely worth a visit. Avoid peak times and order strategically to enjoy a delicious and affordable brunch. π TOTAL RATING: 8.5/10 #DMV Eats #What to Eat in the DMV #DMV Area #Baltimore #FoodReview #Brunch #LifeInTheUS
