Baltimore Coffee & Tea Company
| Address: | 1110 Town Center Blvd, Odenton, MD 21113, USA |
| Phone: | +1 410-874-3573 |
| Site: | baltcoffee.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 7:30AM–6PM 8AM–5PM |
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Jessi K
The beans really shouldnt be left out as they are because the oxygen causes the coffee beans to lose their flavor--but I dont mind...it makes the place smell good and I keep smelling the beans until I find ones that are less stale. So, its no Ceremony coffee, but that place is for Coffee Connessiurs anyway. BCT customers are the next level: The Coffee Snobs. We like our beans unburnt, flavorful, and made expertly--unlike the overpriced, sickly sweet Starbucks coffee company that prouds itself on not just burning the beans once but TWICE. Thats BCT. The environment warm and inviting, a great place to study or do your work, but it is a little limited on power outlets and cleaning upkeep. The cashiers are generally very helpful, kind, enjoy humor, and listen well. Oh, and the wi-fi is good enough. My major complaint is that the food is grotesquely expensive, both for the sandwiches that they make and the amount of food that comes with it...which is none. Its very, very costly and not worth the money.
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Taiji Suzuki
Stopped by in the morning around 7. Not very busy. I ordered a breakfast bagel sandwich (they were out of asiago bagels, so I settled for an everything bagel) and a double caffe mocha. The mocha was good, not too sweet which is great. The breakfast bagel sandwich was alright, nothing spectacular. They have a large selection of cheese for the sandwiches though which is nice. Not many places offer brie and Havarti regularly. Whole waiting for my food I went ahead and samples the coffee they had out. There is a large selection of decaf (three options) so if that is your thing you will have more than one option. Of the regular coffees they had available two were flavored. One with what I am guessing is hazelnut and the other with cinnamon. I am not a fan of these kinds of coffee but some people enjoy it. The espresso Milano was quite good, however it appears that they serve it as a regular coffee.
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Erin Douglas
I went here ready to spend all day here drinking tea, eating snacks, breakfast and lunch while getting work done. It was my first time, I liked the space and sitting near the window where I could get the warmth of the sun. But I was very very disappointed that the Internet wasnt working. It felt like a waste of time as I didnt get any thing done and spent a lot of time trying to get the staff to care a little. (Id been dropped off so I was kind of stuck). Dont get me wrong the staff was very nice otherwise no complaints in the service. It would just have been nice if they become aware of the wifi issues before someone sets up shop. Id been sitting for an hour before I tried getting online. I hope the problem gets fixed and this can be my new spot.
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Brian Snyder
Ive been there a few times, and have enjoyed the coffee and the food. There arent many other coffee houses like this in the immediate area, and I wish they had a more comfortable environment for hanging out or working. The music sounds kind of like something youd hear in an elevator, theres no wi-fi, and the only chairs are hard wooden ones - no couches or anything. Free refills, or at least discounted refills would be nice on coffee. To me, these things make it a great place to stop at on my way to work in the morning, but not a great place to hang out with people or to get work done.
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Michael Graham
If you are particular about your coffee, then this is the place for you. This shop carries a remarkable selection of freshly roasted coffee beans. Beans available run the gamut of light to dark roast and are sourced from all over the world. I love the fact that you receive a free cup of coffee with the purchase of a bag of beans because it gives me the chance to try a coffee I am unfamiliar with and I dont have to make my own when I get home. Lastly, the staff is friendly and efficient; theres never been a significant wait no matter when I showed up.
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Christina L.
My boyfriend wanted to venture out to this place after trying butter rum flavored coffee from a co-worker. We walked in to find all of the coffees set out to smell and got a sample of espresso from a friendly and knowledgeable staff member. It was difficult to decide on one flavor as there are many good ones - might I recommend the amaretto? Seriously though I dont think they could have any bad flavors. I personally like this place over the competitors because I didnt walk into smelling burnt coffee beans.
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Zachary Williams
Friendly staff and great coffee. I had the triple red eye with smores coffee and it was really flavorful and bold. I also had an asiago bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was nice and crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, pretty good for A place that doesnt specialize in bagels. They also offered a gluten free bagel which is great to know if I ever come back with my SO who has celiac disease and must eat gluten free. I hope this place can make it with all the busy commuters.
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Aaron Carreras
I do not disagree with any of the other reviewers regarding their comments on this place; overall, it is very nice. That being said, they cannot make espresso drinks well, most especially Lattes...Ive tried three and I would not try another. The most recent attempt by their server resulted in an espresso and milk...the milk had only one of the desired properties of a Latte: it was warmed. I do enjoy making my own drinks with their beans, which are always fresh.
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Mustafa Nasr
After being spoiled by a friend in San Francisco, Ive come to really appreciate an expertly pulled espresso. That being said, Starbucks espresso is like a 4/10. Ive been to at least 4 other mom and pop shops since Ive been here and Im convinced... They pull the best shot of espresso outside of Baltimore and Annapolis. It was so good I almost cried. I cannot wait to go back - I wish it was close enough to me to make it there daily, I would give them all my money.
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Luke Chambers
I love this coffee shop. Theyve got an amazing selection of coffees and beans for sale, their hot and iced teas are always interesting, and its always quiet and clean. I come for the beverages, but they also prepare and serve food. Ive not tried a meal, here, although their baked goods, while somewhat limited in selection, have all been quite tasty. All in all, a great shop with delicious, fresh coffee.
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Serena Leung
Great aromas hit you as you walk in the door. The display of whole bean coffees is very appealing when you first browse. I got a special coffee of the day and bagel sandwich. The coffee was great tasting and they let you fill it yourself at a self-serve like area with no limits. The bagel was a little lacking-- not super tasty and not super big. I could make my own at home that would be better.
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Myriam Zambrana
I love this place. It is a little pricey so I only enjoy on splurge days. Their OMG Almond milk Latte is so good. My 2 gripes are I wish they had coconut milk as a substitute and I wish their Lox bagel had more salmon...for $9 you can spare a little more on each bagel. Wont stop me from coming again, highly recommend it. Plus their selection of teas and coffee is pretty great.
