Patterson Perk

awesome light roast. Ethiopian yiggeraffe is a great coffee. packs a big caffeine punch. the staff is how i like them. to the point and pleasant. only 4 stars because there are only 3 drips and the mixed coffee is a little heavy on the milk. but i prefer black coffee anyways. will keep coming when in town for work.

I go to PP a couple of times /​month. I really WANT to like this place and it wouldn’t take much. I swear, treat me with absolute minimum amount of respect and attentiveness and I’ll give you 4 stars. Every time I got to Patterson perk, I leave thinking, «what the hell just happened?»
First time at PP:
I walked in about 10 minutes after they opened. There was no one behind the counter. I wasn’t in a hurry. Frankly, I wasn’t the slightest bit annoyed. I knew they had just opened. I stood at the register for a few minutes, looking over the menu. I heard something outside and turned around to look out the window directly behind me. Simultaneously, an employee (who had been setting up the outside seating) looked inside, saw me, and said «oh my f$&@ing God. So creepy.»
I sheepishly apologized (I don’t know why.) she came into the restaurant without an apology or explanation and said, (something to the effect of) «oh my god man, scared the shit out of me. SO creepy.» At this point, I’m thinking, «I was STANDING IN LINE @ a coffee shop waiting to be served, how could that possibly be construed as creepy?» There are a lot of things that a woman can call a man but «creepy,» that sticks. It bothered me.
Most recent visit to the restaurant :
I’ll keep it short, because this review is already too long. I walk in, there was one guy ahead of me. Instead of a bagel, they mistakenly made his sandwich on a croissant. Apparently, they had made the same mistake the last time the guy was there. They, (along with) another employee who was seated, eating a sandwich, broke out in laughter. The customer laughed awkwardly. He reluctantly said he’d take the croissant (after the staff made no effort to suggest they’d remake the sandwich on a bagel.) so, I get to register, order my drink. The girl at the register says nothing but begins punching my order into the machine. I take my card out and wait for her to tell me the total. She says nothing. I wait in awkward silence for 10 or so seconds while she looks directly through me. Apparently, saying, «three dollars and eighty four cents» was above and beyond the call of duty.
Hate this spot.

Love this place! Friendly staff and delicious drinks and breakfast. They are super dog friendly which I love.

Iced coffee wasn’t bad, and service was very friendly. But it’s very tight inside, bad seating options both inside and out. My back hurts from those cheap, flimsy chairs outside. Only came here because Graces Acre was closed

Cozy, small sandwich/​coffee place. The baristas were all friendly and personable. I could definitely see myself coming here to get some light work done (the seating inside is mostly bars not tables) and when I want a rich breakfast (the Madame Baltimore is not messing around).

Great food, great atmosphere, and free wifi. What more could you ask for? This place might become my new work station.
The coffee is really great — goes down smooth and is fresh. Not too expensive either (2 bucks for a large)!
My friend and I ordered sandwiches while we worked. We got the Turkie sandwich and the Madame Baltimore. Um… YUM! The turkey was thick-​cut and savory. Lightly toasted and oh-​so-​tasty. I love anything with pesto, and this definitely satisfied my craving.
The Madame Baltimore has so much delicious salmon. I liked Patterson Perk’s take on bagels and lox. The fried egg on top seriously made the sandwich exceptional.
Definitely worth a try, and a great place to get serious work done. Will definitely be back!

I want this place to be so much better than it is. Maybe it’s the non friendly vibe I get from walking in. But a cup of warm joe from this joint is great. It’s not bad food quality it’s just the vibe you get from a place. Starbucks I hate but the service is much better. It’s a neighborhood joint that I will continue to frequent but it could step it’s friendly local vibe a bit better IMO

I come here all the time. It’s a great café with outdoor seating. Great coffee, drinks, sandwiches and atmosphere. Everyone who works here is awesome. Highly recommend.

My go to coffee shop! It’s around the corner from my house and the coffee is great. Not to mention they allow dogs in and have dog treats all the time. Of the sandwiches I’ve only had the Italian egg which was very good. Thanks Patterson perk for being a great neighborhood coffee shop!

Great atmosphere, very eclectic place. The staff aren’t very warm though. I’ve recently gotten really into the coffee and I was all excited this morning to get the peanut butter cup one but when I got there at 7:40 am, they were closed! This did not make for a good start to my morning and was a huge disappointment.

I figured I would write another review after my less than satisfactory review a month ago, to make everyone aware of any changes, be it positive or negative — things have gotten worse. My boss called in four times this morning to place his order, so that there was plenty of time to make his sandwich, so he could simply show up, pay, and leave. He called fifteen minutes ahead of time — each time he called, the phone goes to voicemail. When my boss arrives, the guy is in the back, unpacking boxes, rather than answering the phone, or returning the missed calls (he has called my boss back before, so you can see who called). Meanwhile, he now has to spend another fifteen minutes waiting for his sandwich, is now late for work, and on top of everything, they are out of coffee sleeves for the joe that he ordered, and was not given an extra cup to bear the heat.
Bottom line — answer the phone — your clients are interested in buying from you. If you are getting so many orders that you can’t, that is great news! Being busy is a good thing, but then hire another person.

Remember the opening scene from 101 Dalmantions? Pongo’s scanning potential matches for his pet (owner) and to land an equally attractive mate himself. «Too old. Too young. It was a problem, a real problem.» Pongo was pretty picky, but even he’d be pleased with Patterson Perk.
Sunday morning and this place is packed at 930am, 4-​legged friends abound. The service is slow – 3 people behind the counter if you’re lucky. The place is small – seats 15 total, in and out. But the sandwiches are good–
1) choose from 6 – 7 cheeses including brie and aged chedder
2) choose from 3 – 4 bread varieties including croissants.
Perfect for a Sunday sandwich and park stroll or if you’re Pongo looking for a mate

Stopped here for our Sunday morning coffee. We were more than happy with our espresso and cappuccino. There isn’t a lot of seating inside, but there weren’t many people staying with their coffee so we had a nice spot to sip our drinks and look through a France travel guide from 1999. We’ll definitely be back!

Perfect neighborhood spot for breakfast or lunch. Fresh bagels and perfect coffee. Make sure to get there early for sun dried tomato or jalapeño bagels– they are the best!

This is my go-​to weekend spot for a java jolt and breakfast noms. Whether you’re craving a cup of joe or a savory sammy, this place goes above and beyond in menu variety and fun twists on culinary classics. Patterson Perk offers any coffee concoction you could imagine, plus breakfast sandwiches that range from a traditional SEC/​BEC to «The Madame Baltimore»: a mouth-​watering stack of smoked salmon, caper cream cheese, and a fried egg, all on top of wilted greens and multigrain toast. If you like bagels with lox and cream cheese, this sandwich is your new lover. Their caramel apple crumbcake is scrumptious, and their yogurt muffins hit the spot. As other reviews mention, the venue is cozy to the point of being bite-​size, but with the smart layout, friendly staff, and plethora of free reading material, The Perk wins a full 4 stars.

Stopped in for a late breakfast on a Friday. The baristas were super friendly and helpful. They explained their drinks very well and were happy to give recommendations. My americano spilled a little and he gave me
an extra shot for free to make up for it. And they brought our sandwiches to us on plates once they were done.
We ended up ordering two breakfast sandwiches, an iced hazelnut latte, and an americano. Everything was pretty good. Was this the greatest latte I’ve ever had? No. But it was decent. I would def recommend stopping by. The friendly service, fresh goodies and good coffee make this a great addition to the neighborhood. I’m glad there are little businesses like this in Baltimore and especially right next to the park!

This is probably the tiniest coffee shop on earth, but I like it. Decent breakfast sandwiches. Good smoothies, average Chais, good coffee. They have a container of free doggie treats at the counter. Service has been pleasant but not overly friendly. I’ll come back.

This place does the trick for me.
–less than a block from my house
–not too overly priced
–the best homemade pastries
–they deliver (although I’ve never done this bc that’s just embarrassing to get delivery from less than a block away)
–you can bring your pooch in with ya
Now… This place is not fast. So don’t plan on coming in and getting out quickly. Usually only one person working. And that person is making espresso and taking orders/​cashing people out.
Try out this neighborhood gem. I beg you! Cause I want this place to stay so I don’t have to give my money to the dreaded starbucks!

I have my concerns about the cleanliness at the Perk. The staff frequently handles money and food either without gloves, or without removing them between the cash and the food. I originally enjoyed stopping in for a coffee and a breakfast sandwich, but after I took a closer look at how the place operates, I just can’t bring myself to go back.
Good intentions, and low execution.

So far, sooooo good!
I went to Patterson perk, as per my goal to visit new and exciting places throughout Baltimore, and was in for an excellent cup of Joe.
Small neatly decorated row home, with seats, computers, books and a public bathroom. There was music, and though it was classical it didn’t over whelm the sound waves, unlike certain Starbucks.
I reviewed their menu online before my visit, and decided to return with a follow up review on the food and their baked goods. As for my first visit, drinks only. I wanted to compare the cappuccino’s I have had around town and Patterson Perk is by far one of the best, authentic and less than $ 3.50 for a medium is averagely priced. And for the record, this drink gave me a caffeine rush, I haven’t had one in almost a year from two red bulls; just saying!
Check-​em out they’re an excellent local hangout worthy of anyone’s first stop in the morning.