Canela - Baltimore

This charming neighborhood cafe is fantastic! It offers a delightful mix of Mediterranean and European cuisine, along with smoothies and excellent coffee (including nitro Zeke's on tap!). Plus, it's family-owned, making it the perfect local spot you’ll want to return to.

Classic Baltimore hospitality! This is a charming place to work, read a book, or catch up with a friend. The Wi-Fi is a little inconsistent, but it hasn't been a major issue. The staff is exceptionally friendly. I went for something simple, but the menu offers a great selection of food, smoothies, coffee, and a few pastries.

Fantastic spot for breakfast! The food was delicious, the staff was super friendly, and the overall atmosphere was wonderful.

Very nice and clean location, it's quiet and has free street parking. I would say it's like a better local starbucks! They have free infused water and the milks for free add on are on ice to keep them cool. Also almond milk is free! Affordable and delicious food.

The food at Canela is excellent. Primarily sandwiches on toasted bagels or ciabatta, meals here are best for breakfast or lunch. Especially good are the zaatar sandwich (vegetarian) and the avocado BLT and some of the best coffee in town. My friend and I were there for Sunday brunch, and no reservation was needed after 11 am or so. The place has a casual, neighborhood vibe with a clientele of mostly young professionals. We sat at the bar to have our meal, where our waitress was warm, friendly, and attentive without ever intruding on our conversation or our meal. When we asked her about the menu and the business in general, she shared easily and with good humor that the core customers are students and employees at nearby Johns Hopkins Hospital. In addition to breakfast and lunch, there is a daily happy hour with food specials like special pricing for burger and beer combos. Other offerings include fresh squeezed juices, smoothies, and a full cocktail bar, where management might start a new early morning happy hour for medical staff working the night shift in the near future. Prices are very reasonable, food is excellent, staff and diners are all very cool. I recommend this place highly.