Spending time in Upper Fells Point? Get to know this Baltimore neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a breakfast and brunch spot to a pizzeria.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Upper Fells Point, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Water for Chocolate
Topping the list is breakfast and brunch spot Water for Chocolate. Located at 1841 E. Lombard St., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 704 reviews on Yelp.
Chef Sean Guy founded Water for Chocolate in May 2006, according to his website. This dine-in or take-out restaurant offers a wide selection of hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, large plates and desserts.
Start with the chicken dumplings with corn and arugula and end with the roasted veggie sandwich stuffed with squash, zucchini, eggplant and red pepper aiolion ciabatta bread. On the dessert menu, expect to find bacon chocolate chip cookies or roasted pears.
Water for Chocolate also offers a wine membership club where every sixth bottle is free.
2. Canéla
Next up is bakery and breakfast and brunch spot Canéla, serving coffee and tea and more, situated at 1801 E. Lombard St. With 4.5 stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This Mediterranean-style cafe, which bears its name from the Spanish word for cinnamon, offers appetizers,entrées, coffee, and a selection of wine and beer. Yelpers rave about its zaatar sandwich filled with spicy eggplant, roasted red peppers, red onions, cucumbers, sliced hard-boiled eggs and goat cheese.
Yelper Kiara C. wrote, "The Nutella shake is so delicious. The avocado BLT is filled with avocados, perfectly crispy bacon on a toasted bagel."
3. Johnny Rad's Pizzeria Tavern
Johnny Rad's Pizzeria Tavern, a spot to score pizza and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 277 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2108 Eastern Ave. to see for yourself.
Johnny Rad's offers starters, pizza, sandwiches and desserts suitable for meat eaters and vegetarians. Start with bar fare like lightly-breaded balls stuffed with mushroom risotto and mozzarella.
If you're craving pizza, Look for the Trainwreck topped with tomato sauce, mushrooms, baby spinach, black olives, mozzarella, olive oil and sea salt. The pizza has been featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, according to the restaurant. Wash it down with one of its wine, beer or cocktail selections.
