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Pete’s Grille -  3130 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD 410-467-7698 http://www.facebook.com/petesgrille The winner of Baltimore Magazines “Best of Baltimore – Breakfast” Award. Pete’s Grille, “Pete’s”, in Waverly is a notoriously good breakfast and brunch diner. The service is fast once you get a seat, even though it is almost always busy. However, if you’re going on the weekends get there early or be prepared to have a wait to be seated. Also make sure to take note of the hours. Pete’s specializes in breakfast only, so they close between 1pm and 2pm depending on the day of the week. “They close at like 2pm or something but it’s delicious.”

– Joel Bohemian Coffee House - $ pY 1821 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 410-400-0022 www.bmorebohemian.com Bohemian Coffee House is a locally owned and operated business that serves food in addition to coffee, tea, milkshakes, and freshly squeezed juices. The prices are inexpensive and one can get a breakfast sandwich with various toppings for $4 or less. The menu is small but solid and is often cooked fresh as you order. The shop brags about a great vintage ambience including a record player in the corner. Although it closes at 10pm most days, it is open until 3am on Friday and Saturday. “This place was North of the Copycat, and it is in fact the right place, they have awesome vegan food. Once when I went there was a jazz trio playing, but I think they were having a band practice. Being that’s the case, you can see what an excellent laid-back vibe there is at this place.” – Chris Sweet Sin Bakery/Sweet 27 - Y 123 W 27th St, Baltimore, MD 410-464-7211 www.sweetsinbakery.net/ Gluten Free Desserts abound at Sweet Sin Bakery and Sweet 27 restaurant. Their website states that they try to provide a “healthy, gluten-free, and healthy alternative to fast food”. All foods made there are completely gluten free. Many also are vegan friendly and do not contain any animal products. Sweet Sin is not just a place to get desserts, they also have a menu containing pizza, tacos, meat bowl, veggie bowls, and soups. Their commitment to gluten free and vegetarian food remains in these dishes as well.

Anyone with dietary restrictions will find something to eat here. All of their dishes can be made with a dairy-free cheese substitute. The food is made fresh and is flavorful even to those without dietary restrictions. “Sweet Sin is a Gluten Free restaurant and it’s surprisingly good.” – Joel Station North Arts Café Gallery - $ Y 1816 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 410)-625-6440 www.stationnortharts.com/ The Station North Arts Café Gallery brags about not only be a café, but also “where food, art, music, theater and fine crafts come together. “ The café often has art exhibits, photography, and crafts for sale. They open early every day and cater to the breakfast crowd. Make sure to wake up if you plan to go here because they close at 3pm. The owners make a huge effort to be friendly and helpful to customers. They serve dishes such as the Belgian waffle platter and what they claim to be Charles Street’s best hot dogs.

“Run by a friendly couple who are super accommodating. I asked for vegan options and they created some for me. Additionally, all my non-vegan friends enjoyed all forms of excellent carcass-laden, chicken period based breakfast meals as well.” – Chris Photographs: Woodberry Kitchen by Jennifer Yin, Never On Sunday by Dion Hinchcliffe, Pete’s Grille by Bryan Costin