Visiting Mount Vernon, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Baltimore neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a food-vendor marketplace to an Afghan restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Mount Vernon, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Mount Vernon Marketplace
Topping the list is the Mount Vernon Marketplace. Located at 520 Park Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 209 reviews on Yelp.
The food court features numerous vendors who offer everything from hamburgers, cheeses and beers to margaritas, oysters and tacos.
2. The Helmand
Next up is The Helmand, situated at 806 N. Charles St. With four stars out of 615 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The restaurant features Afghan cuisine, including such dishes as char-broiled lamb tenderloin marinated and served with spiced rice, and baked and pan-fried baby pumpkin served with a yogurt-garlic sauce, as well as seafood and vegetable options.
3. Kora Lee's
Check out Kora Lee's, located at 602 N. Howard St. It has earned 4.5 stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp.
Lemon-drop lemon cake with lemon cream, sweet potato soufflé, fried apple pie and chocolate bourbon pecan are among the bakery's cake flavors. A dessert bar for a minimum of 40 guests features such options as a cupcake stations, a cannoli station and make-your-own ice cream bars.
4. Cafe Fili
Cafe Fili is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 101 Yelp reviews. Head over to 816 Cathedral St. to see for yourself.
Paninis include short rib grilled cheese, a pressed sandwich with grilled chicken, vegetables and hummus and pulled pork with cheese and Brussels sprouts slaw. Soups, salads and breakfast dishes are also served.
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