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Check out the 3 top spots in downtown Baltimore

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Published on March 24, 2020
Check out the 3 top spots in downtown BaltimorePhoto: Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant/Yelp

Spending time in downtown Baltimore? Get to know this Baltimore neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Ethiopian restaurant to an Afghan spot.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant

Photo: Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant/Yelp

Topping the list is Ethiopian spot Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant. Located at 328 Park Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 147 reviews on Yelp. 

Baltimore Magazine named this spot one to try for Ethiopian cuisine. On the menu, look for dishes like kinche, a grits-style meal with spices and butter or the key wot, a hot and spicy curry stew with beef and spices. 

2. Saturday Morning Cafe

Photo: Latti L./Yelp

Next up is breakfast/brunch and New American spot Saturday Morning Cafe, offering coffee, tea and more, situated at 111 Water St. With four stars out of 1,125 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

This spot, which specializes in southern American cuisine, offers dishes like chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits and crab cake sandwiches. 

3. Maiwand Grill

Photo: Will C./Yelp

Maiwand Grill, an Afghan spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 400 Yelp reviews. Head over to 324 W. Baltimore St. to see for yourself. 

This spot also boasts a second location in Washington D.C., according to the website. On the menu, look for salmon and tandoori shrimp, lentil curry and pan-fried eggplant. 


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