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Name: Blue Moon Cafe
Address: 1621 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD, 21231
Telephone: (410) 522-3940
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.94

Blue Moon Cafe

1621 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD, 21231

(410) 522-3940
Store is closed

Blue Moon Cafe Menu

The Morning Moon

G&gs Country Scramble

Mexican Scramble

Huevos Rancheros Santa Fe

Country Breakfast Burritos

Vegetarian Scramble

Hobo Eggs

Garden Style Eggs

Old Fashion Potato Cakes

Dimitriss Salsa Burritos

Chorizo & Eggs

Vegetarian Potato Pancakes
Sandwich Style

Just Eggs

Bacon & Egg

Sausage & Egg

Ham & Egg

Scrapple & Egg

Denver

Blt

Vegetarian
Something Simple

Two Eggs

Bacon And Eggs

Patty Sausage And Eggs

Ham And Eggs

Scrapple And Eggs
Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes
French Toast

French Toast

French Toast
Specialty Pancakes

Blueberry

Chocolate Chip

Bacon & Apple

Oatmeal & Brown Sugar

Multi Grain

Buckwheat

Banana

Whipped Cream
Benedicts

Eggs Benedict

Earls Vegetarian

Maryland Crab

Crab Tomato & Cheddar

Crab & Bacon
Heavenly Omelettes

Three Cheese

Ham & Cheddar

Denver

Western

Vegetarian

Mexican

Italian

Country

Universal

Full Moon

Biscuits & Gravy
On The Side

Homemade Cinnamon Roll

Two Eggs

English Muffin

Bacon Or Sausage

Bagel

Ham

Scrapple

Toast Or Biscuit

Hash Browns

Homemade Scones

Oatmeal

Country Gravy

Granola

Chipped Beef

Salsa

Fresh Fruit Cup

Sour Cream

Whipped Cream

Hot Fruit Topping

Healthy Meal suggestions for Blue Moon Cafe

The Morning Moon

G&gs Country Scramble [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mexican Scramble [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Huevos Rancheros Santa Fe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Country Breakfast Burritos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetarian Scramble [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hobo Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garden Style Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Old Fashion Potato Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dimitriss Salsa Burritos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chorizo & Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetarian Potato Pancakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwich Style

Just Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bacon & Egg [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sausage & Egg [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ham & Egg [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scrapple & Egg [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Denver [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetarian [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Something Simple

Two Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bacon And Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Patty Sausage And Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ham And Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scrapple And Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buttermilk Pancakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
French Toast

French Toast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Toast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Specialty Pancakes

Blueberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Chip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bacon & Apple [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oatmeal & Brown Sugar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Multi Grain [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buckwheat [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whipped Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Benedicts

Eggs Benedict [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Earls Vegetarian [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Maryland Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Tomato & Cheddar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab & Bacon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Heavenly Omelettes

Three Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ham & Cheddar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Denver [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Western [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetarian [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mexican [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Italian [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Country [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Universal [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Full Moon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Biscuits & Gravy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
On The Side

Homemade Cinnamon Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Two Eggs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

English Muffin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bacon Or Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bagel [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ham [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scrapple [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Toast Or Biscuit [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hash Browns [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Homemade Scones [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oatmeal [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Country Gravy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Granola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chipped Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salsa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Fruit Cup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sour Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Whipped Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Fruit Topping [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Rene R.

After some deliberation hubs and I settled on 3.5 stars! We went on a lovely Saturday afternoon. Around 3. The wait was about 30 minutes. I have long wondered why the wait is usually SO LONG (numerous reviews people waited well over an hour) And now I know - the place is super popular and super tiny! There were maybe 12 tables in there and 4 seats at the bar. There is only 1 (ONE) bathroom. And while it was nice enough, a line forming is not good because it blocks the bar and the servers as they are coming out of the kitchen. It was a pretty tight squeeze. Oh and the gigantic picture of Guy from DDD on the bathroom wall looking at you is kinda strange! There wasn't a host. We had to sign in at the bar on a sheet of notebook paper. Which could be bad if you have bad handwriting so write neatly please! We were only waiting about 20 minutes and we got seated at the bar. A small cup of apple juice was $4 and fresh squeezed OJ was $4.50.(I think that's ridiculous but it is what it is). We were starving so we decided an appetizer was in order. We had a cinnamon roll - OMG this thing was HUGE! On the menu it said homemade - It tasted homemade! We loved it!! Husband had the Cap'n Crunch french toast. He loved it. He said it tasted even better than it looked and I must admit it looked amazing. And the sausage was so good!! I'm not a french toast person so I had the pancakes and eggs. The pancakes were huge. And the flavor was good, however, they were a little chewy. But once doused in butter and syrup they were perfect, perfectly cooked bacon and eggs. All in all it was good food and we'll probably be back. Now for the reason they didn't get more stars - the service was interesting. Everyone was very nice but perhaps the servers need a break area? There was customer seated near the window and from what we heard, she was not expecting as much food as she got, and didn't want to pay for what she ordered. It was rectified and as far as I can tell the customer was happy when she left. But I wonder if the customer heard the server complaining about her to the server at the bar? As a server for over 5 years I know customers can sometimes suck - but in front of the other customers is really not the time or place to bitch about it. It's uncomfortable for the other guests and when the person you're talking about can hear you - it's uncomfortable for them. Also staffing issues should not be discussed in front of the customers. That is what break rooms are made for.
(3)
HJ B.

Debated about going because of reportedly long waits during weekend peak hours. So glad I went! I was able to get a single seat at the counter bar within 25 minutes & got to chat with some other friendly out-of-towners. Couldn't resist the Captain Crunch French toast with eggs & bacon. OMG ... Has to be the best French toast I've ever had & I've sampled a lot of French toast. Amazing. Truly lived up to the hype. My server was a bit grumpy, although the other servers and the host were terrific, couldn't have been better. Don't miss this excellent, fun, funky, unique place if you're in the area! Even the music is great! You won't be sorry.
(5)
Erin M.

The scrambles with a biscuit are the way to go! Totally stuffed with goodness. My friends and I like to go on weekday mornings because the wait for one the homey tables on the weekend could be quite awhile. But for a breakfast that keeps you going through the day and your taste buds happy this is it!
(4)
Will H.

Sugar high. That more or less sums up the way you should leave Blue Moon. Yes, you're going to wait for a table, and yes, it's going to take quite a while to get a seat, but it's ALMOST worth the wait. I can only say that because we only had to wait about 30 minutes before our name was called, though. That helps with our outlook on the wait. Upon sitting down and receiving your menu, it's immediately obvious what you need to order. You can't miss it, unless you don't look at the cover of the menu: Cap'n Crunch french toast! It's probably getting annoying to see so many on here recommending it, but it's legitimately delicious. You don't need syrup...just go to town and enjoy every yummy bite of sugary kiddy cereal and fruit. Top it with the whipped cream and it's an undeniably good breakfast. Of course, the prospect of that wasn't sweet enough for me, so I also ordered the cinnamon bun. Gluttonous, yes, but worth every calorie! I still wish I would've picked one up to-go. Perfectly cooked, and as rich as a cinnamon bun should be! My wife ordered the sweet baby jesus (another highly recommended item on here), and it, too, lived up to the hype. Huge lumps of crab meat over hash browns, covered with cheese and eggs however you want. It was so good that we didn't even use the hollandaise sauce that my wife ordered on the side. In fact, the hollandaise probably would've ruined it for me and made it way too rich, as it's already rich enough. Overall, we had a good experience at Blue Moon. The service was a little slow, but our waters stayed filled, and everyone was really nice. We walked away with very little to complain about. Get there early, enjoy the shorter wait, and walk away with the sugar high every gluttonous American craves!
(4)
Shey I.

Love the Captain Crunch french toast! My only gripes would be the fairly long wait to be seated. Every time I've gone, I had to wait at least 30 mins to be seated. It's well worth the wait though.
(4)
Quyen N.

What a WOW experience! My sister and her husband made the trek from the burbs to take me to this delightful restaurant for breakfast. We had to wait a bit (probably 30-45 minutes) because the place is cozy and the demand is high on a Saturday morning. But the wait was well worth it (though I wouldn't wait 2-3 hours). We enjoyed the vegetarian scramble (standard goodness) with biscuit (not quite what I was expecting) and the signature Cap'n Crunch French Toast (incredible presentation, incredible deliciousness). What a great way to start the weekend! I was even considering taking my boyfriend there during our free weekday, but alas our plans didn't quite work out. I had been hearing about the Blue Moon Cafe for years, but didn't make the trek until this trip.
(5)
Michael C.

One of the best meals I had on my trip here to the east coast. The Captain Crunch french toast was delicious! I have to try making this at home. Other things I also tried was the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Maryland Crab Benedict. Both were loaded with crab. It was like a crab fest. I really liked the hash browns. They had a perfect crisp to both sides. When I got here on a Sunday afternoon, the wait was about an hour and a half. Luckily I order to go and ate back at my friend's place. There isn't much seating inside and they get very busy. The wait is definitely worth it.
(4)
Will Y.

After a night of drinking in Fells Point, my cousin's boyfriend recommended that we eat at this joint and boy was did he make a great recommendation. The wait was a little long, but it was totally worth it! I had looked the place up while I was waiting outside to get an idea of what I wanted to order. I was torn between the Captain Crunch and the Sweet Baby Jesus, so I decided to get both! haha After the first bite of my Sweet Baby Jesus, I was riding on cloud 9. The eggs, tomato, hash browns, cheese and crab made it some of the best stuff I've ever tasted. I was a little confused about the Captain Crunch at first, but I started to love it after a few bites. I think I was dreaming about it that night when I finally got to bed. The crowd and waitresses were fantastic! They had some awesome old school songs from the 90's playing in the background and everyone was singing along. Excellent food and company. My cousin who's very picky about his food even had only good things to say about this place. I will definitely be returning to this place the next time I'm in town. If I was filthy rich, I'd have it flown up to me. Seriously
(5)
Ronni G.

Worth the wait in line. Forget the French toast hype and order Sweet Baby Jesus for a real meal! Love the fresh oj and decent coffee(I like it strong, this is medium dark at best).
(4)
Efe S.

On a day trip from DC, we stopped here for breakfast because - you know - it was on TV! Thursday morning, 9 am the wait time was 30 minutes... I guess in Baltimore you can go to work late if you want to eat at Blue Moon. Anyhow, it was totally worth the wait. My fiancee and I decided to do the "tourist" thing and ordered the Captain Crunch French Toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus. I also got a Huevos Rancheros Santa Fe with egg whites. Let me put it this way - I do not eat eggs, I don't eat shellfish, I don't like Captain Crunch. Captain Crunch French Toast was one of the most delicious things I had in my life! Captain Crunch gives a different texture to the bread. With the toppings, you get a delicious treat! Sweet Baby Jesus was like a big band of tastes in my mouth! My own dish was pretty good as well. The serving sizes are quite big, keep that in mind while ordering.
(4)
Terrie P.

Yummy yummy yummy but be prepared to wait for a table.
(5)
Ken M.

Everyone knows this place. But it is good. Cap'n Crunch French toast is crunchy and delicious. It's a fun breakfast. Or dessert. Crab, tomato cheese benedict. Heart-stopping, but what do you expect? Everything blends well, but the tomatoes taste so good and cut the heaviness of the benedict. Wow. Needs more tomato. Cholula on the plate was nice for a hint of spice. Like that you can get the eggs any style. Friendly staff. Coffee was even flavored and seemed to be brewed knowledgeably. Even the milk was good. If you're in town, its a breakfast must.
(5)
Maria M.

I took my mom here for brunch. Though I heard that you usually have to wait for a while to get a table (since it's a pretty tiny, cool place), we got pretty lucky because the breakfast bar was empty and so they let us sit there right away. My mom ordered and veggie omelet and I had the red velvet pancakes. (I know... I didn't get the Cap'n crunch toast.... gahhhh!!! I don't know what I was thinking!!!) But the omelet was fresh and filling but not heavy. My mom loved it. She even got all food criticky (not a word, I know ;-)) and was like, "I feel full, but not bloated like I would at iHop." Made me laugh out loud just a little. The red velvet pancake was topped with whipped cream (that I opted to not eat too much of) and white chocolate chips (heck yes I opted to eat those!). The white chocolate chips went well with the pancake as the pancakes weren't that sweet at all. It was actually really good because I think it tasted like breakfast and not dessert. So the pancake was definitely filling, as well as the omelet. Anyways, the waitress was really nice. When we asked if the iced tea was sweetened, she said no but suggested we try it mixed with lemonade because that makes it a little sweet but not too sweet (like a less sweet version of an arnold palmer), so we did. It was delish =). Perfect way to wash down our dishes =) Definitely go here... i will reserve the 5 stars to when I go and taste the cap'n crunch french toast. In the meantime, enjoy this little place of joy. It's a must in Fells Point for sure. =)
(4)
Jay R.

There are 671 reviews at the time that I'm writing this so I'm sure you get the point. This place is awesome! There is almost always a wait, but I'd wait forever for food from here because it's so good! The staff members have their own individual personalities that may vary depending on what time of the day it is and/or whether or not someone skipped out on the bill that shift. That is to be expected...it's life! I suggest going there as much as you can and trying everything. I can honestly say that I've never had anything from here that I didn't think was absolutely delicious! Be warned though, it's a very small establishment. Not much elbow room and if you sit at the table by the door in the winter you will regret it.
(5)
Lieutenant W.

Captain Crunch French Toast was amazing. Wish it was bigger!
(5)
Chaka H.

Great place for breakfast! Getting in without waiting for a significantly long time is a science, but once you're seated, you're golden! I recommend the waffles, the pancakes, the sausage and the fruit! Yum! I think it's very affordable, the vibe is very easy going and laid back, great for breakfast after a night our partying, but also great if you're looking for good food at a good price.
(4)
Chrystal G.

Solid breakfast place. Good coffee, friendly service, crispy hash browns, excellent French toast. Onto the less than perfect but still tasty... I got a crab and bacon Benedict and for 18 bucks I will admit I felt a little cheated... Not tons of crab but what was there was tasty. Pretty sure the hollandaise was out of a packet as it was missing some of that yummy lemony flavor only fresh hollandaise has. Bacon was very good and I would definitely come back to try everything else that came out of the kitchen as it looked delish.
(4)
George L.

Went here with some co-workers when I was at a conference in Baltimore. Even though I don't watch the show, I just stick with Yelp, it seems anytime the Diners and Drive-In guy recommend a place it becomes a shining cultural mecca for the average person visiting a city and this is such a place. I will admit, I love the decor, it has a sense of Baltimore authenticity that one doesn't get in most places on the West Coast, and it has a funky, hippy feel to it that is well, relaxing after spending a few days in a sterile hotel environment. One of my associates ordered the now iconic cap'n crunch french toast, which was interesting but like eating cotton candy formed into the shape of french toast it was so sweet. Someone else also ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus, which is some melange of hash browns, eggs over easy, and a liberal amount of Hollandaise sauce. I like the name but not too crazy about the dish. As for moi, I had the eggs Benedict, which also had Hollandaise sauce, so maybe that is a popular topping. So look, popular place, fun to visit if you are a Food Network junkie but I wasn't overly wowed by the experience and yes, I'm probably biased because I'd rather go someplace that is not on the now list, I'd rather find some fun hole-in-the-wall sort of place but if you like Hollandaise sauce and a confection in the form of french toast, this place is for you. I don't hate, but I don't love it to any great degree either. If you need your "I went to some place that guy on that food channel show recommended" then by all means, check it out!
(3)
Jules U.

HOT DAMN. All I can say is: Captain Crunch French Toast with a side of scrambled eggs and hash browns instead of the meat. Nuff said. Ate is ALL like there was no tomorrow.
(5)
Jason M.

There was just one thing I wanted to do for my birthday this year and it was to go to Blue Moon Cafe. I've heard plenty of rave reviews from many different people. Got there around 8 on Saturday morning and had to wait just about 30 minutes. What I like was that while your waiting you can go inside and get a coffee while you wait for a table to open up. The 30 minutes just went by quickly and soon my wife and I were seated with the menu's in front of us and the waitress already topping our coffees off. I didn't need the menu, I knew exactly what I wanted. I was there for the Capn Crunch French Toast. My god was this thing huge. It was so warm, moist and crunchy all at the same time, add in the fruit and whip cream it was everything I could want. The french toast didn't even need any syrup, putting syrup on it would have been just wrong on so many levels. My wife order the vegetarian omelet and hash browns in which both were huge, very generous portions. Our mistake was ordering the cinnamon bun, our waitress asked if we wanted to try one while we wait for our breakfast. My goodness was that thing huge. Of course we had to take that home. The overall experience was outstanding at Blue Moon Cafe from the huge portions of food, talking with people outside while we wait or talking with people inside while waiting on our food. The great conversations with the wait staff and even the waitress wiping off my forehead after I finished off the Capn Crunch French Toast and telling me I had the french toast sweats. I just can't wait to go back and try something else. Thanks Blue Moon Cafe for a great start to my birthday.
(5)
Devon J.

When I first decided to go here with my mom, it was a random pick. "Hey mom let's try this place called Blue Moon Cafe" that was the beginning if the end of what I thought was impossible. This place is a kid's freakin dream! Cap'n Crunch French Toast! REALLY!? This place is EPIC!! Okay so Let me start with location. The location is great, it's right in Fells Point and since I really like the ships and all that's a major plus for me. But other than the docks, it's in a cozy little corner and within walking distance of every single cool Fells Point shop and that will help with the wait time but I'll get to that later. Now, the food. Sweet baby Jesus!( which ironically is an actual dish on their menu) the food like I said is delicious. Other than the more sugary stuff, their eggs Benedict rocks! I've tried a lot and everything I've had is great and it truly has traditional dishes, nothing too flashy but all of them are godly! The flashy dishes however are capable of making even the toughest food critic roll his eyes back and lick his lips and yell out in an mighty roar "ohhhhhh my god this is so freakin delicious". The cap'n crunch French toast and the sweet baby Jesus are my favorites. So I have to add, if you are a 50s through 80s rock n roll fan like myself, you'll Love this place even more, they play that type of music and they have pictures of people like Jim Morrison, Lou Reed (RIP), KISS, Jimi Hendrix, and Stevie Nicks. Btw I am 16 if you couldn't tell already by my way of speaking, perfect place for sugar addicts like me. Oh real quick, the wait time is I hate to say it but,pretty bad. They are short staffed and the place is small so expect an hour to two hour wait but it is worth it TRSUST ME!
(5)
Sue M.

You have to try this place at least once in your life. Waiting time can be a bit long since they have limited tables... But well worth it
(5)
Ginger M.

Good food. Cool atmosphere. Great service. A Baltimore staple. Must haves: cap'n crunch French toast and the cinnamon bun. Always a wait but moves quick. Slightly pricey.
(4)
Carlos G.

Okay so if you want breakfast this is definitely a great place to try. Be ready to wait, be patient and don't stray too far while you're waiting. They don't play with the list. if you're not there then they move on. I had the Eggs Benedict with crab and bacon and a side of hash browns. It was excellent. The crab meat was all crab meat and everything was fresh. The Captain Crunch French Toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus are the ones you must try. Other than the wait the service was great, it's a small dining room but all the wait staff is very attentive. Definitely a must if you're not in a hurry.
(4)
Heidi E.

Meh... Yelp sent us here. We visited at 10:30 am on a Thursday. I had the Western Omelet and my husband had the traditional Eggs Benedict. Sat at the counter. Massive servings of hash browns dId not satisfy these customers. Space was way too small, too crowded, too noisy, too bustling. Maybe we would have rated higher if we had ordered one of their specialties for take out on a slow day. (This probably was a slow day.)
(2)
Daniela V.

I would have given Five stars but the second time we went the servers were HORRIBLE....The young lady who sat us was curt to say the least and she sat and provided to drinks and food to three other tables before anyone even took our order. The young man refilling coffee drinks was very nice but the young lady who took our actual order was a waste of space who could not seem to hear what we were saying and kept getting our very simple order (Sweet Baby Jesus x2 and one side of bacon) all mixed up. That being said...AMAZING....when we first went on Saturday morning I was prepared to be disappointed but to say that my expectations were met exceeded and then doubled would be an understatement...loved the service loved the ambience loved the food so much I went back on Monday....the food was still stellar but the service was no good the second time around.
(4)
Regina F.

Awesome brunch...even though the wait was long It was worth the wait... I loved both the famous captain crunch french toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus (crab meat, eggs, hollandaise sauce, cheese, tomatoes and hash browns)...
(5)
Bridget W.

This place is SO GOOD! I saw this place on the Food Network and ever since then I needed to give it a try. When I walked in it was completely empty. I expected it to be packed but instead it was empty. This was also 2:00 on a Wednesday afternoon. Of course I got the Captain Crunch French Toast. It was AMAZING! My Mom had the Full Moon and loved it as well. Please give this awesome place a try!
(5)
Christine P.

So I made one of the biggest dining mistakes of my life at Blue Moon Cafe. I did not order the Captain Crunch French Toast. If I could go back in time, I would so change that. Sigh. As you can tell, I am still not over it. I was in Baltimore for a conference and a client mentioned he was going to try out this little place that was on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. A few of us joined in and ventured over on a Monday morning. We got there at the right time, as we had no wait. This is fairly impressive when you consider how small the place is. I would most certainly plan for a wait most times that you go. I will also say, it is probably worth that wait, particularly if you get the CC french toast. When it came time or order I opted for something a bit more healthy, Eggs Bennedict over lump crab meat with the hollindaise sauce on the side. Hey, I said a bit more healthy, not healty. ;) Anyway, my meal came and it was very good. No complaints whatsoever. Until I looked to the left and saw my co-worker's CC french toast. It looked AMAZING. He was kind enough to cut me off a bite, which I smartly saved for my last bite of my meal, and it tasted just as good as it looked. It was crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and a great mix of sweet bready goodness. From that moment on I knew I would eternally be depressed over not ordering the CC french toast. Sad, but true. Worth the trek alone just to get this french toast. Yum!
(4)
Geneva J.

Great portions and very delicious. A bit small so it can get packed and may be a wait. Creepy paraphernalia on the walls but otherwise a great place for breakfast! Service may not be with a smile but they'll be there for you.
(4)
Camille B.

I've been to Blue Moon Cafe now twice, and can tell you that this is a MUST GO TO cafe. The hype is completed justified, and you will not be disappointed with anything you order. That being said, you will have to wait. Both times I went, there was about a 30-45 minute wait, leaving just enough time to walk around Fells Point shops ;) The first time I went, I had to order the captain crunch french toast. That's just like the rule, right? BEST FRENCH TOAST I'VE EVER HAD! Topped with delicious fruit and a hot cup of coffee, I couldn't have been a happier girl. The second time, I had to force myself to order something different and experience all that Blue Moon has to offer. This time I ordered the biscuits and gravy, one of my guilty pleasures. Two big buttermilk biscuits topped with creamy, sausage packed gravy and hoooooome fries. I was practically drooling when placing the order. This place is great. You have to go whether you live in Baltimore or are just visiting. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives hit this nail on the head!
(5)
Karen H.

great place to eat luv it and the associates
(5)
Shawn P.

Thanks to everybody for telling to get there early. I went at 730 on a Sunday and was able to be seated right away. Another 20 minutes and I would of been standing outside on a rather hot and muggy morning. I love the building, the atmosphere and the art. I got a little nervous with an $850 picture of Willie Nelson staring me down but I was able to muster up the courage to order some famous Cap'n Crunch French toast. It was funny. I asked what chipped beef was and made the assumption it was an east coast thing. I have never heard of it as a Canadian but I was told that it is a nationally recognized dish in the USA. My bad...but I swear I didn't see it once in Phili.... The French toast was good, but not the best breakfast I ever had (see lucky's in Cleveland for that review). Whether you require syrup (quite the debate on yelp) or not depends on if you like sweet or really sweet. Call me a snob, but i will swear the whipped cream was an edible oil product ( i can do cool whip but not on french toast) and not real whipped cream. The chipped beef tasted like a basic roux with beef in it. Still tasty. In the end, I would rate the breakfast slightly above average. If I lived in Baltimore, this would be a regular spot. It has good food, a good vibe and good service. In the words of Willie Nelson..." To All the Diners I've seen before, I'll have to give Blue Moon a four....."...sorry Willie.
(4)
Nancy A.

Are you kidding me? Got a taxi from our hotel based on Guy's Triple D recommendation. So disappointing. I hope you love feta or sugar for breakfast, because those are your choices. I ordered the one higher protein no feta option, the eggs benedict, and the hollandaise was a frightening neon yellow, the eggs terribly overcooked, the bread tough. Hubby was way less than impressed with his "house special" Greek omelet. Service was barely acceptable. SKIP IT! I'll never trust Guy again. Incredibly overrated.
(1)
Asheley W.

After finding myself awake at the ungodly hour of 6:00am on a Saturday, I figured it was the perfect time to finally check out Blue Moon Cafe. It's been on my to try list but I'm usually a late riser and waiting 90+ minutes for breakfast isn't how I typically like to start my day. I'm glad I got my tired butt here for breakfast as it totally lives up to the hype. I typically eat Paleo but this was a morning that all rules went out the window. Fresh baked biscuits with homemade jam? Seriously tasty and worth the carbs. I asked the waitress what she recommended and she responded "Sweet Baby Jesus" without skipping a beat. With a name like that, how can you go wrong? It was delicious. Buttery, lemony hollandaise sauce over eggs to order with jumbo lump crab meat and a touch of Old Bay. All on top of piping hot hash browns. It was love at first bite. I did choke a little when I saw the $19 price on the check as that was pretty expensive compared to the rest of the menu. My boyfriend had the universal omelet and it was awesome. Chock full of fresh veggies and every kind of breakfast meat known to man. I'd highly recommend it. I will definitely be back to try the Cap'n Crunch french toast and probably many more things on the menu.
(5)
Kate C.

I am a recent transplant to Baltimore (a little more than a month ago). I kept hearing about Blue Moon Cafe from just about everyone. I finally went a few weeks ago. I was there on a Monday and waited about 20 minutes for a table for two. I ordered the Captain Crunch French Toast (of course). It was super filling (I took more than half of it home) and I loved that they served whipped cream and fruit with it. My boyfriend had the buttermilk pancakes with eggs and a side of hash browns. The hash browns were nice and crispy! I will definitely be back!
(5)
Amy W.

I love everything about this place the coziness and of course the delicious food. Everything I had was amazing and well worth my time and money. I love this place best breakfast I have had in a long time maybe forever. Going back for sure!!!!!!
(5)
Lucy X.

I LOVE LOVE this place. The typical long wait is totally worth every second. The interior is super quaint with really cool vintage galactic decor. Not to mention the food is AMAZING. Can safely say, it's nothing I've ever had before, at least in terms of breakfast foods. Of course, the cap'n crunch French toast is a MUST try! I'm salivating just thinking about it. And if you're not feeling something too sweet, I'd recommend the sweet baby Jesus which is a genius mash-up of hash browns, tomatoes, eggs, cheese, etc and definitely more hearty and savory, but also very good. Overall a must try restaurant if you're in the downtown Baltimore area.
(5)
Amy F.

The food is delicious, but be prepared to wait an hour or more if you on the weekend for breakfast/brunch. If you don't want a long wait, go for dinner. The food is very tasty. I've been here a few times and always enjoy it. If you have a sweet tooth, try the captain crunch french toast or their cinnamon bun. The eggs benedict is great too.
(4)
Daryl P.

We had guests in town who wanted to try Blue Moon after seeing it showcased on television. We went for brunch on a Sunday and ended up waiting over two hours for a table. Had we gone earlier, the wait may have been shorter, but based on the self sign-in list, it looked like they were busy all morning. The restaurant is small and had about a dozen tables and a six-seat bar. The waiting area is outside, which was fine because the weather was gorgeous, and we ended up walking to Fells Point for a drink. Had it been cold or rainy, I'm not sure the experience would have been the same. I ordered French Toast and my wife ordered the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. We both got an order of hash browns. Our guests got Pancakes and Eggs and Bacon with biscuits. My wife enjoyed her Cap'n Crunch French Toast, but it seemed more like a novelty to me. My French toast was not good. For me, French Toast should have a custard-consistency center and be crispy on the outside. Mine had neither of these things. The recipe itself was disappointing. I prefer mine with butter and maybe a little powdered sugar, but ended up coating it with the available syrup (placed on the table in a coffee carafe) to give it a little flavor. The hash browns were bad. They had to be covered in salt to get any flavor, and only the top was crispy. The underside was just soggy minced flavorless potatoes. The Pancakes had the look, feel, and taste of out-of-the-box Bisquick. The biscuits were good though. In all, for a place that deals exclusively in breakfast, they missed the mark. Perhaps the media attention has stretched them beyond what they used to produce, but the food was not good. Add a two-hour wait and a $60 check, I call it a waste of a Sunday morning.
(1)
Jack A.

I will rate Blue Moon Cafe two ways. The food was very good and gets a great review from me. I had the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. It was as good as it sounds. It actually looked better than it tasted. The presentation was great. Unfortunately, the service was less than desirable. For the most part, I didn't even know who my server was. There was a guy who came over and took our drink orders. He got my Diet Coke order by pointing at me and not even asking me anything. Then he brought over a glass mug with ice and plopped a can of Diet Coke next to me. I guess in Blue Moon Cafe's world, this is worth the $2 price tag for a Diet Coke that I open and pour myself. I guess no free refills here. Someone in our group ordered an orange juice, which he said was really good. Well, for $5 I would expect that it would be fresh squeezed. So the thing that really bothered me with this place is that it's VERY small. It looked like about 7 tables in all. Which explains the 20 minute wait on a Thursday at 11am. Between the wait outside, the wait to get drinks, the wait to order, the wait to get our check, the wait to get my credit card back, etc... It was just a lot of waiting. They said to be patient for the food because everything is cooked on the spot to order, but it seemed like the whole place moved in slow motion. I just can't see spending more than an hour trying to get breakfast. It seems to me that if they would mind their tables a little better, they could move customers along a little faster and lessen the wait for customers that are standing by outside for an available table. People have raved about this place. I looked forward to trying it. I have to agree.. The food was good. But I won't be back anytime soon.
(3)
Paul S.

SUMMARY: Food, as advertised, was incredible. Service was by far the WORST since moving to Baltimore 1 yr ago. Not sure why we were treated so badly. After two previously failed attempts to catch brunch there due to the invariable 2 hour wait , we decided to trek it out on a Sunday morning with the pre 8AM crowd. Anticipation was high, and in the end, while food was great, we won't ever be going back again. FIRST, The POSITIVES: The Food, and the fact that at 8AM, there was no line. That was awesome. It about ends there, though. Walking in, there was no greeting, just looks from staff upon entering. A little weird. Tried to make eye contact with three different folks to ask about getting seated. Got ignored. Went ahead and asked into the air at the counter. After 5 seconds, someone responded with "how many?" Asked about high chair - was being used, no problem. Then had the folks who came in after us (and got greeted?) get seated before us. Again, weird. Asked why - told that we needed a bigger table since we had our 1yr old. Would have been nice to have been asked if we would mind, since she would be sitting on our lap anyway. Told them she would be in our laps. Told it didn't matter, we had to wait. For the rest of the meal, felt that we were tolerated. We did have a toddler, but she slept in our laps for half the meal, didn't make a peep, so didn't really understand why. Were not offered the Hi Chair once it became available, were never asked if there was anything else we needed the entire meal (like the high chair?). When asked about syrup for the Legendary French toast, no verbal response, just a finger pointing to a1/2 gallon jug that I thought was milk. The place was busy, but at 8AM, it was not insane. Not sure what other experiences have been. Sounds like service is usually quite good for most folks, and we did see greetings, goodbyes and chatter with other patrons. So not sure what to make of it. Suffice it to say that while the food was great (so good we may cave and have to order takeout sometime), we will NEVER subject ourselves and our daughter to being treated like that in a restaurant again. Pretty poor job, guys - You lost some folks who were hoping to be your fans. Too Bad.
(1)
David M.

Went by this place after a gig, probably about 2am? Ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Captain Crunch French Toast. Both were good. Not good to the point where I *MUST* go back though. After eating there, I felt a bit of "been there done that." If you haven't been, put it on your list, but not at the top. On another note, a group of friends made it there after we left. As I understand it, a gentlemen proceeded to eat all the condiments from the table (sugar packets and hot sauce). Someone offered him $20 to chug the bottle of syrup with no chaser. He declined, but still proceeded to drink the syrup sans $20 10 minutes later. Of course, there is more to the story... but if you're reading this, you're most likely looking for something to eat, so I'll spare you the rest of the details. I guess the point of me sharing this is getting there after 3am could prove for an interesting environment.
(4)
Jessica T.

NOT WORTH THE WAIT!! From the reviews I read, it seems like this place is always busy and always has a wait. Therefore, I cannot understand why the service was SO horrible. I would assume the staff is used to high volume and turing tables, so I'm not sure what went wrong but the entire meal was a 2.5 hour disaster that wasted an entire afternoon. Sunday morning after the preakness, myself and three friends ventured to Blue Moon for brunch, specifically for the captain crunch french toast and sweet baby jesus crab dish. We arrived and waited for a little over an hour for a table, which apparently is the norm here. We figured if so many people were willing to wait, the food must be amazing. We grabbed a coffee, found a bench and waited. After waiting for an hour, we were seated inside the tiny little cafe. And when I say tiny, I mean tiny. There are a total of nine tables. The inside was cute, but the atmosphere quickly turned sour as we sat and waited for a server to stop by and say hi. The host/bus boy brought us water and told us the server would be with us shortly. We waited probably about ten minutes before the server greeted us. We ordered immediately. To start we ordered coffee and cinnamon rolls. The cinnamon rolls were brought to the table before the coffee and before any silverware or napkins. We stared at the fresh baked cinnamon rolls for several minutes waiting for utensils, which we had asked to be brought to the table. The server forgot, passed by the table several times, and finally we were able to hail down the host, who helped us out. The cinnamon rolls, by the way, were delicious. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. At this point, I looked around the small room and every single table was obviously annoyed. A few tables were waiting to pay, several tables had their food brought out, but didn't have silverware to eat with, one table of recently seated guests were ask to move to another table and sit with another group of strangers because of space issues. One table sent their food back because it was cold. It was just a disaster. A man, who I assume was the owner, was running in and out of the cafe picking up lunch for the staff. I cannot for the life of me figure out why the staff was eating lunch in the middle of the lunch rush. Finally, after about an hour, our entrees arrived. A friend and I split the captain crunch french toast and the sweet baby jesus, which is eggs any style on top of hash browns with tomatoes, lump crab meat, and covered in hollandaise. Both were good but I was so affected by the poor service, I couldn't even enjoy my food. Plus, it was so hot inside the cafe that our group was physically sweating. Not pretty. We ate quickly, just so we could get out of there...but of course, it took forever to pay because our server disappeared. Again. I am frustrated by the whole experience because I really do believe that Blue Moon has good food and a lot of great potential. As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry for many years, it was obvious from our visit that the place needs a major management wake-up call. Usually I am sympathetic to poor service because I know what is like to be busy and dealing with hungry tables. However, here every aspect of the service sucked, and it wasn't necessarily the server's fault. From beginning to end the whole experience was awful. Bottom line. Good food but not worth the wait. I would never go back there. If you want to try the food, stop by for the late night hours on Friday and Saturday night, but don't have high expectations.
(2)
Scott S.

Been meaning to make a visit for a long, long time. Finally was able to squeeze it in on a long weekend and it met my expectations by far! Knowing that there would probably be a long wait even upon our arrival for a late breakfast at 1100, we did in fact have to wait almost 1.5hrs for a seating for two. Let me say it another way, be prepared for a wait regardless of your arrival time; furthermore, they only have nine tables + four bar seats, as well as half of Baltimore that wants to get some of this cooking on the weekends. To pass the time by, I recommend walking around Fell's Point and check out some of the other shops and possibly the market if it's open on your visit. So, finally had our name called and we grab one of the two window seats up front - feel like I won the lottery or something! We were quickly greeted, handed menus and took our drink order. Be advised, very friendly wait staff but they are moving at the speed of light. The menu looks really good but nothing too out of the ordinary if you have ever been to a specialty brunch restaurant. I then had to ask about the infamous Cap'n Crunch French Toast and whatever other specials may not be on the menu; they offered a second special named probably after the Talladega Nights movie, the "Sweet Baby Jesus" special of lump crab meat, hash browns, eggs, cheese and some other awesome stuff as well. Needless to say we ordered both specials, the Cap'n Crunch thing is a must regardless. Food was served quickly, and both meals lived up to the hype and taste... they were amazing and perfect that I had to indiscreetly lick the plate clean afterwards (just kidding, but I sure wanted to). Make sure you come here with an appetite because the meals are super big. Lucky for us we had not eaten at all until we were finally eating at 1pm... so no left overs. Lastly, you may be wondering why on four stars. Well, for two reasons really: we came here in the Summer and it was hot and humid outside; it was only slightly cooler inside and just as humid. I felt like I was fighting a sweat off and eating too quickly that I didn't fully enjoy my meal. Secondly, it seems that if they expanded a little (possibly to the upstairs area) the wait for seating would be much less. I don't know their full situation, but I did see a set of stairs inside the restaurant that leads to somewhere that customers are not. Just a recommendation, but overall the food was perfect as expected and the wait staff was very friendly and helpful for us first timers. I am definitely coming back when the weather cools off!
(4)
Mark M.

Sweet Baby Jesus, Cap'n Crunch French Toast, Booyah! I had gone on a Wednesday afternoon with a friend. We only waited like 20 or so minutes which was surprising with some of the things I read. While waiting for our food we got some pretty decent Iced coffee which had free refills..ohh yeah. It only took about 10 or so minutes to get our food, which I feel like is pretty damn quick. Like I said before, Sweet Baby Jesus and the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Amazing. We also had the Old Fashioned Potato Cakes. As a polack it was a new twist on an old favorite, infused with bacon and peppers if my memory serves me correctly. All in all, it was an enjoyable experience.
(4)
S N.

amazing capn crunch french toast, Highly recommend.
(5)
Tameka W.

Wah! So, I went to Blue Moon again recently one evening with a small group of friends and had some pretty wack-tastic service. I saw our server treat another table absolutely terribly and don't really have a desire to return. This is a true loss because of the pure amazingness of the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Wah! So here's the scoop: As you enter this restaurant, you walk directly into the dining area and are supposed to walk through it to get to a counter at the back in order to be seated. It seemed two girls came in and thought (reasonably, considering the layout and the rare lack of a wait) that this place was a self-seating establishment. So they came in, sat at a table, and were waiting for service. Well, come to find out, they told us they had been waiting for nearly ten minutes and had been completely ignored by the waitress. Meanwhile, we came in, went straight to the counter, were immediately seated right across from them and had our drinks on the way. The girls offered to switch tables with us as we were really cramped at our table--so we switched before our drinks came out. Our server returned and I explained why we switched tables and that the two [very sweet] girls had been waiting for awhile. With a hurricane of irritation in her voice, our server snapped that she wasn't going to serve them because "they shouldn't have just come in here and sat down at a table I didn't finish cleaning off yet. If they want to do that, they can continue to just sit there at a dirty table." Maybe actually saying her thoughts out loud made her realize how ridiculous she was being, especially since the table just had a couple of items left on it which could have easily not been immediately noticed by the girls. With a huff, she went over and took their order. Immediately I was turned off (clearly), but the group was fiending for some breakfast food, so we stayed and continued to receive the remnants of this unnecessarily vindictive service. The food quality I believe was the same, but honestly, I cannot even remember much about the food this time around because the vibe was SO negative and the service at "bare-minimum" level the whole time. In fact, I can't say I've ever had service here that was particularly good. I haven't been back since. I'm all for some fabulous french toast, but I am not interested in waiting around for a table (especially with the waits here being over an hour at times) and spending my hard-earned money to be treated like an inconvenience.
(2)
Sara P.

We went here yesterday for my son's 5th birthday. The cinnamon roll was delicious! And that's where the positives end. The service was terrible and the food was mediocre at best. My husband and I eat out quite a bit and will often overlook crappy service if the food is worth it. This place takes the "hipster" "we don't care if you stay or not" attitude to a whole new level. I would've mentioned it to a manager if I thought one was available but there were 3 servers there and one had what was a stellar attitude compared to the other two (which is not saying much). We won't be back. There are so many other places to spend our money. Places that act like they want us to be there.
(2)
Becca B.

Blue Moon is AMAZING! I am already a breakfast lover but after a long night at work and all I want is some good hash browns and eggs, this is the place to be! I've never stayed there to eat because the place is really small but it's worth ordering the food to go!
(4)
Margaret F.

Don't go here on a weekend (or ever) if a) you'd like to eat within 2 hours and b) are not much of a meat/dairy/butter lover. Our experience, abbreviated: were told a 40 minute wait time, and waited over 2 hours. (They had some weird thing with seating groups of two, it seemed - we saw at least 3 groups of 4 who had arrived after us go in and then leave after completing their meals. Obviously, they were unwilling to fill a table of 4 with just 2, but they took it to the X-TREME.) They had poorly estimated the wait, and the host was sort of surly about the whole thing. Once we did get in, fuming mad, there was loud hip-hop music playing in the restaurant, which was totally weird and clashed with the vibe. We ordered and were served a cinnamon roll, which was tasty but dry. Then our food came. I had the only non-egg veggie option, which was potato pancakes with veggies. Honestly? It was pretty gross. Cheap cheese half-melted on the top, and pancakes way too buttery for my taste. Vegetables, fortunately, were not overcooked. Won't be doing this one again, most likely. Food Network can lump it.
(2)
Kenneth S.

Had breakfast for late dinner. Tried their Frito French Toast, Captain Crunch French Toast, and also Sweet Baby Jesus. Everything was very good and I would come again if I were in Baltimore ever again.
(5)
Eric B.

What else can I say that has not been said before this place is great, you will wait to get in in but its worth the wait trust me your life isn't that important anyway you can wait on line for this food you wont be disappointed ,if you are in Baltimore do not miss this place, I had the special which was hash browns topped with crab meat mixed with Old Bay topped with tomatoes and cheese a couple sunny side up eggs all covered with hollandaise sauce it was spectacular, one of the best breakfasts I have ever eaten.
(5)
Veronique L.

Long wait? Yes. Food Great? I guess. Hyped up? Perhaps. Glad I tried it? Yes.
(3)
Deena D.

Worth the wait, although I would try to go at an off peak time since dually noted the wait space is tiny. I should have ordered the infamous Capt Crunch french toast, what was I thinking?! I tried a traditional veggie omlette which was still delicious but not as fun. I did try a bite of the toast and it was very good, but almost too sweet to finish. The chocolate milk was topped with whip and a strawberry thru the straw, points for presentation. I like how there's a bar area in there but I would feel way too guilty sitting there and pounding out work while people we're waiting to eat. They also do accept credit cards which is a plus considering a lot of places like this can be cash only. Worth the wait. Now doo it.
(5)
Scott M.

Best breakfast in Baltimore. Cap'n Crunch french toast is worth it. Pancakes were great! Everything we ordered was delicious. The wait to get in is worth it.
(5)
Ty D.

Like everyone else, I saw this restaurant on the food network and was extremely interested in their food! My coworker also told me how "great" the food was. The food is mediocre and the service is terrible! We were greeted by a young man who told my family of three, that the wait was about 30 minutes. Well, we waited for about an hour. While we were waiting in the COLD, we noticed about a handful of couples get seated before us. I politely asked the young man, what was going on; he told me they have more seats available for two. That's understandable, but then two young ladies walked right in and sat down with no wait. By now, we were waiting for about an hour and 15 minutes, so I asked the young man when we would be seated; he FINALLY cleared the table and we were seated. We were seated by the door, so every time the door would open (which was frequently) we got a cold drift of air which was very unpleasant. The "restaurant" is VERY small, there is about 7 tables and a small bar. We waited for about 5 minutes until our waitress came to our table. She actually waited on another table that was seated after us. After waiting for a ridiculous amount of time, I was not excited about the food, and basically lost my appetite. We ordered 2 orange juices and 2 coffees, which came to $13!!! My mom and I both ordered French toast with bananas and my brother ordered pancakes with bacon. They didn't put enough cream or sugar on our table so, I asked the waitress for sugar. She NEVER brought it to my table. My mother even asked her for the sugar and she still didn't bring it. After waiting for about 30 minutes, we finally received our mediocre food. I was literally in shock, I was expecting something extravagant. I mentioned earlier how my mother and I ordered French toast WITH bananas; well we both received French toast with NO bananas. I asked the waitress to bring them on the side, that took her about 10 minutes to bring 5 slices of bananas. My mom also asked for another cup of coffee, which she never brought to our table. Our waitress never checked on our table, I have never received such terrible service. We finally get our bill; the food was a little pricey for such a tacky environment. The waitress even charged us for bananas that were not even on our French toast. She was more expeditious with collecting the check than she was with serving us. I will never eat there again, very poor service and terrible food.
(2)
Patricia S.

To elaborate on Veronique L.'s review: Wait: 2 hours Food: Mediocre at best. The veggie scramble was enjoyable, my friend liked her sausage gravy and biscuit concoction, the regular french toast was alright. The "homemade" biscuits are terrible - too dry and not flaky. The hash browns are good, merely because it's soft and crispy potatoes, not because of any culinary prowess. All hype?: In my opinion, yes, hype, but there aren't any really good brunch options in the area.We didn't have the Cap'n Crunch french toast, since none of us really like the Cap'n. Service: Is a bit rushed, and I think they're taught to push the more expensive items. Portions: Yes. Gigantic. Stars: 2.5 Go if you're in the area, have time to kill and aren't that hungry yet. We put our names in and walked around the neighborhood.... Tip: Be mindful of the pricing. There are many repeat items on the menu with very very slight changes, but with a few dollars in price difference.
(3)
Steven D.

Food: I got the G&G Scramble $8.95 Decent price with a large portion. It's basically two biscuits topped with eggs, two bacon, cheese, and gravy. It also came with hashbrowns. The scramble was delicious and a little messy to eat since the bacon was extra thick and crispy. The biscuit was nothing special but combined with the other crap, it was pretty good. The hashbrowns were browned and crunchy which sealed the oil leaking from the middle. It was delicious. The meal was greasy and made me sluggish. The drive home was dangerous. $5 for a glass of orange juice is pretty ridiculous. Decor: Small space and small tables. The only big green table in the room wobbles like it has a meth addiction. The menus are stained with grease. Service: They don't have a website. The server was ok. She didn't fill our waters and they don't split checks which could be annoying. Would I come here again? Yes. Despite the claustrophobic feeling and sometimes difficult to find parking, I must try the other menu items.
(4)
L J.

This place meets all expectations! Totally amazing! Only con is its very small so expect a long wait depending on time of day.
(4)
Deanna L.

All I can say is YES. The wait is long, so go really early or around lunch. They had this quesadilla special once. Oh my god. The best chicken quesadilla I have every tasted - spicy and delicious. I wish I could get it all the time, but they only offer it sometimes. The captain crunch french toast is delicious. You gotta have a sweet tooth though haha. Sweet baby jesus, I think is what it's called, is also yummy, but really heavy. I got a bit tired of eating all of it, but good if you intersperse bites of it with something else.
(4)
Elda L.

Hands down, the best french toast I've ever had. Get the Capt'n crunch french toast and top it off with fruit and whipped cream. But don't go there with an appetite since you'll have to wait over an hour to get a seat...unless you go solo, then it's more like 10minutes.
(5)
Michael W.

Underwhelming. This is a diner with diner food. Nothing especially superb here, despite trying to get creative. For Sunday brunch, you will wait over an hour. We got the eggs benedict and the vegetarian potato pancakes. Potato pancakes were good, eggs benedict was pretty bland. Strangely, they won't split checks.
(3)
Jessie L.

This is a very cozy cafe to go to. I hear the wait is usually really long but I went with a friend around 11pm after a night of bar hopping and we were seated immediately, the place was not crowded. Even if there was a wait, I would wait because it's totally worth it. Everything on the menu looked delicious and everything that we ordered was delicious! I would most definitely want to come back here on my next visit to Baltimore.
(4)
Patricia R.

Cap'n Crunch French Toast is AMAZING!!!!! The wait is long though, so get your name on the list EARLY!
(5)
Rashna S.

This place has the best french toast....Make sure to order a Captin Crunch French Toast as your main course or as dessert, but don't leave Blue Moon without trying it!
(5)
Crave'n'dc L.

Wheeww I never waited that long for food ever The food is good but operation is bad. First off you have to wait until someone comes outside with a notebook & puts your name on the list *yes really* then u wait for minutes, hours & sometime days *ok I'm being dramatic* but that's what it feels like when your stomach tank is on E. Inside it is very small, maybe about 8-9 tables inside & 4 seats at the bar. Now onto the GOOD & I do mean GOOD stuff...the hash is amazing, if you ask how good hash can get because yea its only hash, then Blue Moon has the best hash of all hashes! Then I had the Captain Crunch French toast & on my first bite, it felt as if the sky opened up & God smiled at me & sent little angels down to dance on my tastebuds...yea that's how good it was...I'm seriously serious yall. Blue moons only downfall is the wait of all waits & it just needs more space. Next time a weekday, early morning visit will be planned.
(4)
Bryan C.

we had an amazing breakfast! everyone loved their meals and the kids enjoyed the hot coco while we enjoyed some coffee. The wait times are insane but that is to be expected with such a small dinning room. We tried to go on a Saturday at 10:00 AM but there was a 2 hour wait so we returned Sunday morning around 8:30 and didn't wait at all. Great food, great staff and a cozy environment.
(4)
Kim J.

Some friends and I went here on a Sunday morning after a raucous night out and it was great. The food was awesome although the wait is a beast. Also they had the front door open and it was FREEZING. Also our waiter was a little out of it and we had to ask another waiter for our water. Oh, and also the soda machine was down but they still served us flat soda with the hopes that we wouldn't notice. But I almost think the food made up for of this. I'd go back but definitely sign up early so I wouldn't have to wait so long and I'd request a seat away from the front door and be prepared for spotty service.
(3)
Abigail O.

Any place who uses Captain Crunch in an entree, much less a house specialty, deserves a minimum of four stars. I'm not normally a breakfast person, but who doesn't love brunch after a late night out drinking? I mean... doing homework... My friend had the aforementioned french toast (presentation AND taste both didn't disappoint, even with all the hype) while I went for another special, which was somewhere between eggs benedict and a a western skillet: hash browns with tomatoes, crabmeat, cheese, and eggs. And lots of hot sauce thanks to... me. Kick ass, and hit the spot. The portions are GIANT, of course, and while I can't truly complain about getting a lot for my money, I do hate wasting food, as breakfast leftovers usually aren't so awesome. The service was average; no major mix-ups or blatant rudeness to complain about, but she did seem a little annoyed that we were there and didn't once offer a smile. I got my drinks and my food and didn't have any problems though, so i suppose it's excusable. I'd been here once before with an outstanding server (or bartender I guess; I sat at the bar with my boyfriend since it was so crowded). I really dig the atmosphere here, too. Yes, it's crowded and they are often on a wait, but it's worth it. Very cozy and artsy without being too kitsch. PS, they're open 24 hours on the weekends! Bonus! To sum up: GO.
(4)
Blue M.

Captain crunch French toast. Nothing more needs to said.
(5)
Lauren S.

We checked out the Blue Moon Cafe based on the hype. The food was good, but I think maybe a bit overhyped for me. We both got the Cap'n Crunch French Toast, which was very good, but not "the best thing I've ever had," as it was made out to be. The eggs and sausage that came with the French toast were mediocre. The place itself was kitschy and cool, with artwork for sale on the walls and a sign that said "Please keep door closed or employees will escape" on the door. We went during the week and were able to immediately get a table. Due to the size and popularity, I understand the fact that the place runs on an enormous wait. I'm not sure I'd wait an hour or more for breakfast here though.
(4)
Vincent N.

I want to give this place 3.5 stars. The place is small but has a cool vibe about it. I went on a Friday before 9am and the place was already filled to capacity. When we walked in it was almost like walking into someones house as there are just tables near the front, then a bar in the back. There is no hostess or stand saying anything about seating yourself and if it wasn't for reading reviews on Yelp, I would not have known to look for a list at the bar or tried seating myself. Once we were sat, roughly a 10 minute wait, we were given menus and drinks pretty quickly. The service had a considerable drop off after that though as I did not get a refill on either the entire time we were at breakfast. We were close enough to the bar that our waitress had to pass us every time she went to another table but we were basically neglected. Come to think of it our waitress didn't do much for anyone as other tables that were being served by the same woman were experiencing parched throats as well. Basically, don't come here for the service. This place makes up it's terrible service with some pretty good food. The captain crunch french toast was an absolute must have. I don't ever order french toast, don't really care for it, but seeing that it is the signature dish I had to go for it. This meal did not dissappoint. I also ordered a side of bacon, which they cooked perfectly for me as it was chewy and the home fries were pretty good too. Breakfast wound up costing nearly $30 when all was said and done but I guess that's what happens when everything is charged on the side. I will certainley go back here and try some of the other offerings, but if you are a first timer or even a regular, the Captain Crunch French Toast better be on the list to try!
(3)
Erin M.

my favorite breakfast place in baltimore, hands down. the food is always good...and the hash browns make you think you've died and gone to heaven. there can be quite a wait on the weekends, but it's totally worth every minute.
(5)
Juni S.

My wife and I saw this on the show "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" and since we were in the area decided to check it out during breakfast time today. First thing is that they do not have a parking lot so you have to find street parking. We went there around 11:30am and the place was packed but we did not wait long (about 10 minutes) for a table for 2. The service was excellent and everyone was very friendly and accommodating. Now onto the food, the best part of this review. As guy fieri stated, you have to get the captain crunch french toast so we ordered that, and my wife wanted eggs with bacon with home fries. The captain crunch French toast with the fruit and cream was the best French toast I have ever had. The eggs and bacon tasted fresh and I ordered a side of chipped beef which I poured over the eggs and hash browns and that tasted so delicious. I wanted to try other things on the menu but we were short on time and cash. My only con to this place is the bathroom which is not the cleanest bathroom in the world and would probably drop this score down to a 4.5. Otherwise this is a perfect place to eat with wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, and with one of the best customer service I have had in Baltimore, MD. I would definitely recommend this place to others!
(5)
T P.

We were told the food was fantastic and well worth the wait on a Saturday morning so we thought we would try it out. Yes, there was a wait, but not bad for such a small place. The food was mediocre---relied heavily on oil and frying--very greasy breakfast. But the service was terrible!!! Our waitress was rude--upon asking if we could have separate checks for our party of 5 we were bristly told one check per table and only one credit card per table! I almost left. Her tip just decreased. I told her that the rest of the world did not operate this way and she coldly smiled---I think if she could, she would have shot laser beams out of her eyes. Then the coffee pot broke, literally as we were ordering. Ok, not their fault, we understood. But......as we were taking our last bite of breakfast, coffee was back and up and running....hooray, right? Wrong. We were promptly served coffee with our last morsel of breakfast and charged the FULL price.....$3 per cup for a tiny 6 oz cup. We all assumed it was on the house given the circumstances. Wrong. Lady, your tip went down again. At this point we had to stay for at least a 2nd cup. Needless to say, I will not be venturing down on a Saturday morning or any other day for that matter. I think they are resting their food and service on their nod from their TV show stint.
(1)
Greg S.

Brunch and late-night diner orgasm in your mouth. Blue Moon is the perfect diner as far as I'm concerned. From the fantastic benedicts to the phenomenal Capn Crunch French Toast, you'll be hard pressed to find a more comforting offering of heart-clogging diner fare anywhere. I will have fond memories of Blue Moon visits for the rest of my life. The best times to visit are before 8AM on weekdays/weekends or around midnight on Friday/Saturday. After 9AM (especially weekends), the brunch crowd absolutely crushes this small dining room with legendary wait times. And right around closing time (2AM), there is often a wait. If not, be prepared to deal with hordes of hilarious Fells Point drunkery. If you aren't a stuck-up prig, this can make for stellar post-outing entertainment though. Don't expect to get coddled by the staff though, they are there to sling plates (often dealing with drunks and hungover assholes for hours), so they are not likely to wipe your ass with courtesies.
(5)
Karena J.

Love for Blue Moon Cafe, in my opinion, is merely due to "Love of the Chase." Human nature is hard to ignore: we want the unattainable. Sunday morning waiting for two hours outside the small cafe, that illusive stack of Captain Crunch French Toast in my mind became an unattainable fantasy. The service, as previously yelped, is apathetic and so my frustration may be biasing my review. When I finally had a taste of the French toast, it was good but not worth the aggravation. I can put up with horrible service if I crave a certain food at a restaurant. I have yet to feel that craving for Captain Crunch French Toast. The eggs Benedict was good but not better than most I've had. My hashbrowns were hard, overcooked, and unedible (although everyone else's hash browns at the table were appropriately cooked). Ordering a new hashbrowns would have taken another 40 minutes and I was over the fantasy phase. My friend at the table has an obsession with any breakfast food and he liked the fact that the French Toast was different but wasn't enthralled- I promise I didn't bias him prior to asking his opinion. If it's a Sunday and you find yourself reading this review standing in front of Blue Moon Cafe, starting to fantasize, consider denying your human nature and go to One Eyed Mike's nearby. I hear they have a great Sunday brunch.
(2)
Alex S.

Ironically I bussed tables at a different Blue Moon Cafe in Northern Jersey for most of my high school years and similar to the place in Jersey this place has found it's niche with the yuppies serving gourmet food in a hipster like environment but being true to the dinner motto of having less than completely helpful or polite waitresses. (20 minutes with an empty coffee mug) If you are looking to grab a quick breakfast on the weekend dont come here...wait is usually an hour and a half or more on the weekend with no place to wait, so be ready to spend some e walking around fells while waiting. The food is gourmet and not bad but it seemed to look more flavorful than it was...I had the Mexican eggs and the better half opted for the 16 dollar crab omelet special (huge surprise). Both were fine but nothing I would order again. Overall a fine experience....maybe I will go back again at some point but I don't really think it was worth the hassle of a very long wait.
(3)
Tuyen P.

CAP'N CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST. It's probably what you hear is so awesome about the place, and it's definitely true. Breakfast has been taken to a whole new level combining our childhood favorite cereal with the classic French toast. It's also served with fresh fruit on top so you still feel somewhat healthy eating this mega breakfast. The cinnamon buns are also awesome. They're definitely big and really good for sharing with at least 2 other people. They also have a veggie sandwich that's just filled with vegetables and cheese stuffed between 2 slices of toasted bread. I usually get a side of fruit instead of the potatoes. Very filling, very yummy. No matter what you order, your meal is going to be HUGE. You will not leave hungry. The only set back is that seating is very limited and you'll usually have to wait at least 1/2 an hour on the weekends depending on how many people are in your party. Even with a long wait, it's right around the corner from the main street (Broadway) of Fells Point so you can wander around to kill time. But really, it's absolutely worth the wait. You won't be sorry.
(5)
Rachel E.

I have been to this place about a dozen times, usually after many an alcoholic beverage. Out of the handful of times I've been here, I think I've only had to wait once but I was pretty drunk at the time so I didn't really notice the wait I just recall we were outside. So suffice to say on the weekends there can be a large amount of drunksie people. I always enjoy the food here and it's the perfect food to sober you up. I always go for the brown sugar and oatmeal pancakes with a side of hash browns. I have yet to be disappointed. It's a small place but it has a good ambiance. I've never been here any other time but at night and I think only twice with just two people, it usually was a group event. I have many a fond memory here.
(4)
Christina P.

I have been wanting to try out blue moon cafe for a long time! but always heard about the incredibly long wait and never went. My sister and I went on a long run on saturday morning and thought we would run by, put on our name in, finish our run, shower, walk over and not have to wait. BUTTTTTT we got to blue moon very early in the morning and the wait was only 10 min! when I called after my run was finished it was 40 minutes and by the time we got there it was already 1hr 20 min! But it worked out just fine...my bf was meeting us there from PA so he was still driving...my sister and I put in our name and walked around fells point...there was a farmers market going on (which had very nice venders btw!) so we walked through that and got cappucino from pitango (yummmm) and relaxed. IT didnt even feel like we had to wait very long to be seated at blue moon. before you knew it, my bf was here and the guy at blue moon callled my name and we were seated! There are only 9 tables in this place...it is a very small and cozy little place...i loved the atmosphere! love places like this. Us 3 were seated at a bigger table with another couple...they were very nice and I didnt mind sitting with two strangers at all! The guy taking names and party #s and the waiter were both very nice! We got the cinnabon to share. I would get a side of icing next time too! haha this cinnabon was VERYYYYY good buttttttttt my sister and I actually make a cinnabon that tastes better that this so i cant rave that much about it haha but it was goood. I got the veggie scramble-- broccoli, mushrooms, onions, peppers, eggs topped with cheddar and served with hashbrowns and biscuit. loved it! I had a big appeite--and you need one to finish this! side note- the BISCUITS are soooo good!!!! nice and warm and fluffy---def get this!! my sister got the veggie omelet-broccoli, shrooms, onions, green/red peppers, cheddar and mozzarella with hashborwns. she really liked hers my bf got the full moon--- two pankcakes (you can pick whatever type you want- he got oatmeal...or you can pick whatever french toast you want), two eggs and sausage overall? I really liked this place. I also didnt mind the wait- i understand brunch places (esp small) get busy and liked walking around fells to get cappucino and walking thru the farmers market! food was good- not amazing or the best brunch ive ever had.... but very good! I enjoyed our experience and would come again!
(4)
Eric L.

The wait was long and the service was slow. But I just loved the food so much. The Captain Crunch French Toast was delicious and totally worth the wait. The waiter was very nice and the place seems like a nice local diner.
(4)
Amy L.

4 words: Captain Crunch French Toast. This is their specialty. Delicious. I ordered the short order which is 2 pieces of french toast. Comes with fresh fruit on top - bananas, strawberries, blueberries and apples, a dusting of cinnamon and sugar and fresh whipped cream around the plate. I thought it was super buttery and tasty as it was and didn't need to add any syrup. Ok, so lots of people have raved about their hash browns so I felt I need to order a side and try it out. SO NOT GOOD. The hash only had 2 ingredients - potatoes and oil. There was absolutely zero flavor, not even salt and pepper. Onions and green peppers might have been a good edition. I had to put a ton of salt and pepper just to make them remotely edible. Then I had to add ketchup. I would never order them again, nor would I recommend them, to anyone! Really cute place. Def expect a wait since there are only about 8-10 tables in the place. You can sit at the bar and eat, but even that has limited seating as well. We went on the 4th of July for breakfast around 10am and still had an hour wait. Kinda sucked since all the nearby stores didn't open till 11am.
(4)
Christine L.

I LOVE breakfast at Blue Moon! My aunt lives in Baltimore and everytime I visit her I MUST go. This past visit was no exception. The hashbrowns are to die for. Crispy on the outside and buttery and almost creamy on the inside. we had the Huevos Rancheros and the chorizo was a just spicy enough but without all the grease. And finally we had the Capn' Crunch French Toast. Not too sweet, the right amount of crunch and softness. My litttle cousin and I ATE it up!!! The only cons I would have to say is the service. Bad service can really overshadow great food and this is almost the case at Blue Moon. The wait is always horrendous. An hour outside (on a good day) followed by another one for food to come. ---- It's a small place and it takes time to cook...I guess that's understandable but when you have a family of hungry people it can sometimes feel ridiculous, and inis particular case it was even 15 minutes before we got our coffee and juice. In addition to that, when asking the waitress questions she was a bit short and seemed agitated that we were...that left a bitter taste in my mouth. We seem to get the same indifferent service everytime we come, but the food is so great we look past it, this time though, it felt a bit old. If you want great breakfast in a quirky little place in Baltimore then you've come to the right place. It really is divine from that perspective. Just don't expect super attentive and friendly or especially QUICK service. You will leave dissapointed. But I promise that if you can look past that then your tastebuds will thank you!
(4)
Jim D.

Blue Moon is indubitably after my heart. From its funky, eclectic interior to its charming, efficient service to its delectable eats, this place is a win win. It goes without saying this lovely establishment was immortalized thanks to a certain Food Network show. I, being far too greedy, was not one to miss an eating opportunity. Having read all my fellow Yelpers' warnings, my buddy and I took a little morning hike down to Fells Point to avoid the rush. And a rush there was! We arrived at 8am and were seated promptly. However by 8:30am, there was not an empty seat to be seen and a healthy looking line already forming outside. So I succumbed and ordered the Cap'n Crunch French toast, more due to curiosity than anything else (I was never a big fan of this cereal). But lo and behold, this ingenious concept most certainly works! It was tantalizingly delicious! Mildly crunchy, albeit a tad overly sweet yet mouthwateringly generous, this dish really spoke to me. My buddy ordered his standard blah breakfast of eggs, meat and hash browns. It looked all right but man, oh man, those hash brown were off the hook! Yes, hash browns! Super crispy, buttery and just plain ol' scrumptious. Mmmm. There was an 80s trivia question posted on a whiteboard that I answered correctly to the waitress. You're supposed to win a free cup of joe by doing so. Well, I never got mine. Boo! Prices were fair, but hardly inexpensive. It doesn't really matter because the clientele who frequent Blue Moon seem like they would pay anything and wait as long as it takes. I think I completely understand that logic. Blue Moon truly shines.
(4)
Nathan L.

Four words: Capt'n Crunch French Toast. I can end this review right now. But I won't. Hands down the best french toast on the planet. Perfectly browned so it's crunchy on the outside and slightly gooey on the inside, this dish hits the spot every single time. I would smuggle a dufflebag of them home if I could. We also ordered the "Sweet Baby Jesus" dish which had pretty much every breakfast item imaginable covered in hollandaise sauce - great contrasting flavors with the french toast. During our 3 day visit to Baltimore, we managed to hit up this spot once during morning and once at night. During both times of the day, the mood and ambiance is relaxing and comfortable. The service is superb and the waitresses take great care in asking what are you favorite foods before giving a recommendation. If only they had one of these on the west coast.
(5)
Mark M.

Sarah is great, and I used to love coming here. But I feel like the quality here started to slide in conjunction with the press and notoriety they started to receive. The lines and waits before that were lengthy, but totally worth it. It was some of the best breakfast food I've ever had. The sticky buns were amazing, the french toast was superb, the eggs were all cooked perfectly, the hollandaise sauce was so good I could've drank it by the pint glass. Then they got written up in the NY Times...and the lines got longer. Then they were featured on the Food Network...and the lines got even longer...the portions got smaller...the food wasn't as good...and the waitstaff started being a bit more gruff...and the patrons were no longer locals, but were people that I specifically try to avoid by living in cities versus in the suburbs. I'm really glad for Sarah that this place has become such a success...but I'm also saddened that I more or less lost my favorite breakfast place along the way. Hop back in a time machine circa 2006/2007, and I'd be giving the Blue Moon a solid 5-star review.
(3)
Will W.

When we arrived we were informed that there was a list we could put our name on at the bar in the back. I added our name to the list and went back outside to wait. We waited for probably close to 20 minutes but it was worth every minute! The table next to where we were seated had been empty since I had first arrived and upon further inspection we realized it was because the fireplace exterior appeared to be pulling away from the wall and the table was being used to prop it up and prevent it from falling on the floor. Well let me just say I heard the waitress inform the table behind us that the captain crunch french toast tastes as good as Jesus. As shocked as I was to hear this and as guilty as I feel for admitting it, I must agree. I began with the cinnamon roll which was the best one I have had (and I have had some good ones including homemade ones I made myself). The outside of the cinnamon roll was very soft and reminiscent of biscuit dough while the inside was almost pure cinnamon. Oh and not to forget the best part, the absolute smothering of frosting! The captain crunch french toast came out with 3 pieces coated in crushed captain crunch with whipped cream and fruit on either side. To give you an idea of how delicious this dish is, I am a pure syrup junkie and LOVE to float anything possible in syrup. I did not use a drop of syrup on this dish. It was so good not only did it not need the syrup, but it almost seemed blasphemy to pollute the dish in such a manner. My wife got the same dish and likened it to the flavor of a crunchy funnel cake. The only downside to our dining experience was our waitress seemed to be a bit frazzled and seemed to have a hard time remembering things. I had to remind her 3 times of my request for a water refill and two times for my wife's coffee refill. I never received the side order of bacon that she succeeded in suggestively selling however it was not a big deal because she forgot to add it to the ticket as well. Apparently the kitchen was backed up because I did hear a waitress call back rather loudly "can I get that omelet? Is that too much to ask?". Highly recommend this place for the fantastic breakfast items. One note on parking, there was no street parking at all within several blocks when we arrived. However, if you go one block past Blue Moon and turn right, there plentiful paid parking only a few blocks away at $2 per hour.
(5)
Susan L.

My friend brought me here for the first time. I wish they had something like this closer to Arlington. It was a long wait (over an hour) but worth every bite. The service was good. It's a small place which explains why the wait is so long. The decor is cozy. We got the captain crunch french toast--delish, eggs benedict with crab, and an omelet. All were great. I would come back again.
(4)
Smarie B.

We stopped by at quarter to 9, and there was only one other couple there, so there was no wait. I ordered a veggie omelette and the Cap n' crunch French toast. The omelette was mediocre and the hashbrowns were very greasy. It almost made me feel sick. The French toast on the other hand, was amazing!! I'm so glad we ordered them. I'm going to try and recreate them at home, so we won't have to pay for parking and obviously, pay for the meal.
(4)
Julie D.

While I wouldn't wait out in the cold for a table, this was a fine place for breakfast. The hash browns were my favorite things- shredded style, crispy on the outside and soft and well cooked on the inside. Eggs were fine, biscuit wasn't really a biscuit, cinnamon bun was quite tasty. (Definitely share!) Service was OK. Our server definitely treated us better when she realized we were going to treat her politely (said please/thank you, asked how she was that morning, etc.) I think the are so used to rude tourists that they assume everyone will be that way. I would go back, but again, wouldn't wait for a table (odds are good that you'll have to wait, though. On a COLD January Saturday morning we were fine at 8:30, but those arriving around 9 or so had to wait.)
(3)
Luke C.

If I reviewed this restaurant's food on its own - I would definitely rate it only 3 stars. Blue Moon Cafe is one of those places that everybody raves about, people seldom get in and only one or two have had disappointing experiences - unfortunately, that's what happened to us. We came to Blue Moon on a Thursday morning thinking it'll be easy to get in. No, it was not. It was slightly better than on the weekend, but the wait was certainly over 45 minutes. I often jokingly tell guests to come to our house early so I can starve them for two hours and they'll be so hungry that everything would taste good. Well, I feel that the joke was played on us while we waited for our table. Once you get in, you are seated at one of the 6-7 tables in a retro-chic environment. It was warm and charming. I can even say I like it but I'm not rating the restaurant on its appearance. The Captain Crunch French Toast (CCFT) is over-rated. Let me challenge you. Eat it without reading all the hyperbolic descriptions in other reviews and ask yourself what you think. I ordered CCFT and felt the coating was too sweet and the toast itself was bland. The fruit pieces the dish came with did little to balance the flavors. My wife ordered the vegetarian benedict. It came with two poached eggs, and a hash. This was a better dish than the CCFT but still lacked flavour. The service was friendly and almost offsets the prolonged wait. Get the CCFT, but don't read the over-the-top reviews and see for yourself. I didn't get the point of waiting and eating mediocre food.
(3)
Tuyet N.

My boyfriend's sister took us here for brunch when we came out for a visit. I wanted something savory instead so I ordered their BLT sandwich. Unfortunately, it was drenched in mayo and I kid you not, I had to scrape out the extra mayo that dripped from my sandwich, so ask for mayo on the side if you want their BTL. My boyfriend ordered their famous Cap'N Crunch French toast, which I envied after hearing him exclaim how good it was. I took one bite and, "WOW!!" was what went through my head. It was the best French toast I've ever had and I can see why they are famous for it. My advice would be to order their famous Cap'N Crunch French toast and I guarantee that you'll won't regret the extra calories! 3.5 stars overall considering both the dishes I tried here.
(3)
Mike D.

My wife and I saw this spot on Triple D. So we decided to do a Baltimore food trip with our son. We drove down from Philly. Blue Moon Cafe is well worth the drive. The Cap'n Crunch French toast was every thing I had heard and more. Like crack on a plate. The hash browns are awesome. Crispy and buttery. The way they are meant to be but never are. And the cinnamon roll. The dough it tender . Almost like a biscuit dough. The cinnamon sugar is to die for. The icing is not to shabby either. I also had the biscuits and gravy. The biscuit was very good. The gravy was just okay. I am from SW Ohio and biscuits and gravy are a staple. No one makes better sausage gray than my mamaw(Ohio for grandmother). The waitstaff was excellent. They are top notch for a very busy restaurant. All in all a great breakfast. Just make sure to work out after visiting.
(5)
A C.

This place was amazing! I just wanted some good pancakes and they were really good here! We lucked out and went on a Saturday around 5pm. There was no wait and we were seated immediately. Next time I will try the cap'n crunch French toast. Wait staff were friendly and quick (even though they forgot to bring me my toast - it's ok).
(5)
Henry K.

This place is bombing, but you've got to follow some simple rules. First, come on a weekday; if you don't follow rule 1, don't expect to roll in and be served without a hefty wait. Second, don't expect soft, sweet, particularly attentive service from the server with full-body 'tats. Third, be polite but order with a little bravado. Fourth, always go for the biscuit, and if you don't, get a cinnamon bun for the table. If you follow these rules, you're in for a delicious breakfast or brunch. Everyone typically goes for the Cap'n Crunch French Toast, but I personally prefer the Mexican scramble or the Chorizo with Eggs. I would also recommend this place as a late night option. It's got to be the best drunk food in town.
(5)
Jess C.

I went to Blue Moon on a Monday morning around 10am. I've lived in the neighborhood for about 5 months. But, this was my first time here because I had been discouraged by the long lines I typically saw outside the cafe every weekend. It's definitely a good idea to come on a weekday, or very early if you must go on a weekend. My two friends ordered the Captain Crunch French Toast and were kind enough to let me try a bite. I definitely think it lived up to the hype and I will be ordering it next time. I ordered one of the homemade cinnamon buns, which was phenomenal. I ended up taking 2/3 of it home because our main meals came. I opted to try the G&G Country Scramble which was a biscuit covered in eggs and bacon smothered in cheddar cheese and gravy. HOLY COW. It was great. A little too much cheese, and I ended up scraping a little bit off. But, I definitely housed the entire thing. Going in I was worried about the service, having read previous reviews. However, I was pleasantly surprised that our waitress was attentive and brought everything we asked for. Considering it was only her and one bus boy serving the entire cafe (which had every table occupied by the time we left), I think they did a great job. Although the prices are a little bit more than some other local breakfast places I like, the portions make up for it. I'll definitely be coming back here, but only on a weekday!
(4)
Jennie L.

Okay, I was extremely sceptical to come to this place. First of all, I live in New Jersey. We have a diner every mile or so and if I wanted breakfast, I could drive less than 5 minutes for a bite. My best friend was nagging me for months to go to this place because she saw it on a certain show with an annoying overbleached obnoxiously loud human garbage disposal. She didn't want to go there because of said human monstrosity, but because she saw their famous french toast and decided that I should be the one to drive us the 2 hours and 20 minutes to get there. I caved in, and it was worth it. I am not used to city parking, so if you are a tourist like myself, expect to take a little bit to find the place and find parking. We parked a couple blocks over and strolled about 8 minutes to get there. The wait was not as bad as I expected. We went during the week and got there around 9:30 or 10am. The service as some had mentioned was a little sluggish, but we had our order placed within a few minutes of getting there. To me, quick ordering means quicker grubbin! She got her french toast and I had a breakfast burrito with egg in it and some country gravy on top. Now, even though I live in NJ, my grandmother is southern and I know good southern food when I eat it. I LOVED the sausage gravy! It was really delicious. I remember I only ate one of the burritos (this was about 16 months ago so I don't remember the name, sorry!) and was filled to the brim. The french toast was beautifully served, and I even got to savor a bite. I said it was well worth the trip because I ate my money's worth, had something I wouldn't be able to get anywhere in south jersey, and enjoyed my day trip. If anyone is from out of the area and looking to try something new then definitely check them out!
(4)
Justin L.

By far and away my favorite breakfast spot in Bmore. As previous reviewers have stated, the place is really small; there's only about eight tables or so. I would really only recommend coming here on a weekday morning, as the weekend waits are, to put it lightly, ludicrous. Every time i've come here during the week, I have had no wait (although they didn't have more than one or two empty tables, either). It kind of has a kitschy vibe going on, with the Wiccan stuff hanging around and the gorgeous textured wallpaper on one wall. The service is slightly surly, which is pretty much what i'd expect from a busy breakfast place that only has one or two wait staff working at any given time. You shouldn't have any issue with coffee getting refilled, condiments, etc...they are quick and efficient. The food is incredible. The Captain Crunch french toast is, as others have said, epic. It doesn't require any syrup because of the crunchy sweet coating, but it doesn't feel heavy or greasy. Every time i've gotten it, it's been perfectly cooked with a crispy outside while still being light and fluffy on the inside. The cinnamon rolls, which are made in-house, are also incredible. There's a copious amount of cinnamon inside them, and they're served warm, swathed in lots of delicious icing. They're big enough that we usually get one and share it among the 2-3 I usually go with. The hash browns are also perfect, usually served as a large mass that have been crisped/browned on the outside while still being steaming hot and potato-ey on the inside. Coffee is fairly good, and is always fresh since they're constantly brewing new pots. Portions are huge and you should have plenty to bring home with you. A must if you like going out for breakfast in Baltimore.
(5)
Liana P.

If you aren't super impatient and can handle small spaces and LOVE good food I would strongly suggest coming here for brunch sometime. It's been over a year and a half since I've been here and I still think about it. It's a small place, resembling a coffee shop... most likely they will ask you if you'd like to sit at a table with another party. My friend and I opted to wait for the next 2 top, the waitress was very cool about it and asked the next people on the wait if they would mind, and they didn't care, about 2 minutes later we got sat at a table for just the two of us. I remember my friend got pancakes, with either blueberries or choc chips? I ordered the an omelet I believe it had choirizo in it and it was great. We went sometime in the winter, and it was snowing like crazy outside, but there was still an hour wait! That proves how yummy this place is. Like I said if you love good food, you should go here!
(5)
kevin k.

definitely good breakfast. just had to wait outside in line. did not mind cause weather was good then. small place and good serivice. one of baltimore's charmer.
(4)
Eric P.

A great place to go for a good breakfast in Fell's Point. A bit too crowded on a weekend (read: don't even bother), but a great place for a lazy weekday brunch.
(4)
Theorn C.

I like this spot...its' pretty cheap...I like a menu that makes it easy for me to decide...it's veggie freindly and pretty str8 forward. The food is a little better than "OK"....The service lately has been quite nice. I think they fired that one waitress who thought more of blabbing with her friends or co-workers than dealing with her tables. I came in once with my lady and we sat down for about 10 minutes before she came over and said..."Oh we're closed"...gets mad crowded on Weekends. and yeah the Bagel thing bums me out. they never have enough bagels to last the day and have a habit of running out of cream cheese and you can't get a real tomatoe slice....It's definately worth checking out.
(3)
Max R.

I was taken here by my sister and her boyfriend. My sister had her thinking cap on real tight- she thought to make us a reservation. Being hungover and standing in a line with the sun penetrating your eyes when you just want some eggs isn't cool at all, so I was pleased when they called our party shortly after we arrived. (I don't think the fifteen or so people standing outside were so happy, but hey) They were paying so I should have gone with the crab cake benedict, but I had a hankering for some gravy in my life so I went with the country omelette. It was a good choice for sure, I really like a place with a wide menu and they score high for the amount of items which they offer on the menu (however I felt like the chef had never heard of an avocado, being from California I feel that you need avocados on a good breakfast menu, but I guess we're not in CA anymore....this is probably made up for by offering such interesting things as Scrapple and something I had never seen before, Cap n Crunch French Toast? The table next to me shared it as an appetizer, it looked ridiculously good.) . The decor of the place was warm and welcoming, it really fit well. The service overall was good, but I must say our sever seemed to be the least into her job of all the servers on the morning I went. Everything was brought out hot and she quickly returned with bread, butter and jelly. She brought several coffee refills and the busser was quick to bring water refills, a must when you need to recover from that hangover. The one drawback was that we all had stomach cramps later, but I still hold out that it was something else...
(4)
Steve W.

Located in Fells Point, this rustic restaurant offers a fantastic breakfasts. The front tables offer a nice street view of things going on in the neighborhood. I can't speak of the bathrooms, but the food is delicious. The hash brown potatoes are like nothing I have ever tasted before and quite good! The vegetarian eggs benedict was full of flavor. Weekdays offer an uncrowded chance to visit this gem of Fells Point.
(4)
Justin M.

yes, the breakfast is good. yes, the portions are generous. yes, the staff is friendly. yes, you will wait. money biscuits. money hash browns. believe the hype.
(4)
Kristine F.

The wait was more than painful, apparently we got there at the wrong time on a Saturday morning around 10am. An hour and 40 minutes later we got seated. There is no where to wait except for out on the street it was muggy and hot, but everyone said it's worth the wait, so we waited. I had a bad omelet, I had requested my eggs well done, I do not like runny whites, the waitress didn't put it on the ticket and so I got gross eggs. It took like 25 to 30 minutes to get the eggs, so I just ate my biscuit and hash browns. She by the way never bothered to ask how our food was, or even notice that I hadn't eaten my omelet. I got the sense that she really wasn't that interested in working. The other waitress seemed engaged and happy and talkative. We ordered a short stack of the french toast, that was very good and I'd go back for it, but I would make sure I was there when it opens at 7am. Maybe it was just an off morning for them, but with the wait and the crappy waitress it just didn't hold up to all the hype.
(2)
Jennifer S.

When I first walked into the restaurant, I thought I was back in Berkeley, CA. The atmosphere has a very indie/chill-and-relax-for-the-day sort of feel. First off, I'm not a big breakfast person. BUT, If you're gonna do breakfast, this is how to do it. The waitresses are super-friendly here, and it's obvious that there are regulars who come here for breakfast just to hang out. My boyfriend and I shared the potato pancakes, vegetable omlette, and french toast, which came with freshly baked biscuits, bacon, eggs, potato hash and a complimentary cinnamon bun to go (for Easter Sunday). The potato pancakes were by far my favorite, mainly because I've really never had potato pancakes the way they're made here. You can really taste the potato hash in the pancakes, and it's served with apple sauce -so delicious. Anyway, we also got a raspberry all-fruit smoothie which was great as well. I will definitely come again when I'm back in town.
(5)
Kelley K.

LOVE this place for breakfast/brunch. They have the best hashbrowns EVER! Service is great - granted it does take FOREVER to get in on the weekends but it is well worth it.
(5)
Samuel R.

Many people rant and rave about Blue Moon CafÃ© and I suppose I couldn't be a proper cheapskate connoisseur without throwing in my two cents (which is all I have at any given moment, anyway). First off, there seems no getting around the wait. One tactic I've employed is put my name down on the list then head across the street to Liquid Earth, share a healthy and tasty vegetable smoothie with a confidant of some sort, and play a game of Fluxx or two. If not, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the weather and the breath taking scenery of Aliceanna St. while up and coming comedians will practice their routines on the captive audience as they park their vehicles, view the accumulated crowd, then announce, "The place is closed! Everyone go home!" then smirk at their own wit as they walk inside to add their names to the list. This will happen about two or three times. Once the powers that be decide you have wasted away in purgatory long enough, you will be permitted to enter. If you've never been here, you maybe disconcerted by the lights shining up through the gaps in the floorboards. Will the dining area full of patrons crash through at any moment? I've been there about a half dozen times and it hasn't happened yet, but the gaps combined with the constant creaking did unsettle me a little. In the dead of winter, you wouldn't want to be seated by the door. The place is small with no breezeway so patrons will be hit with an arctic blast every time new additions to the surrounding crowd come in to put their names on the list. The atmosphere, other than cramped, is 'eclectic'. The eerie paintings and wiccan-esque nick nacks are hopefully enough to keep those sympathetic with Fred Phelps and his ilk away. There's a small dry erase board up near the ceiling with a daily 80s trivia quote and once upon a time, a prize of a free coffee would be presented to anyone who correctly guessed which movie/song/tv show that was quoted, but the proliferation of smart phones also lead to a proliferation of cheaters, so a correct guess will only get you the satisfaction of being reminded of living through the 80s. Many on staff have an impressive display of body art. I am by no means judging (well, I look down my nose at this guy's tattoos. I judge thee, sir!), I enjoy looking at intricate tattoos as much as tattooed people liked to be stared at by strangers. I was particularly impressed with a very detailed scene of the rumpus from a childhood's favorite Where the Wild Things Are covering the upper arm of one of the workers. Now, finally, to the food: is it worth the wait? The menu has a nice range of 'cheap eats' and some pricier selections containing crab and salmon. In all my times here, I've tried the Cap'n Crunch French toast, and in the fall, the pumpkin French toast. These are very sweet selections, but I grew up slathering my pancakes with peanut butter then soaking them with maple syrup, so I likes me a sweet breakfast. However, today I had the chorizo with three scrambled eggs for $8.95. They came with a side of hash browns and a flour tortilla. I was hoping the chorizo would be on the hotter side of spicy, but it only registered 'slight zing' on my patented sausage spice calibration kit, but it was alright. The scrambled eggs were good: fluffy and not overdone. I didn't bother with the tortilla, just eating my sausage and eggs with a fork. I did like the hash browns quite a bit. The portion size was pretty large and the potatoes were sizzled to a crisp on the outside, with the tender little strips of hot potatoes on the inside. Just sprinkle with salt to taste and you're in hash brown heaven, baby. Is this alone worth the wait? Well, honestly, depends on how large the waiting crowd is. For simple breakfasts, Pete's Grill is a good rival, but Pete's Grill also has a space issue and there's a wait sometimes, but I've never waited as long as I had at Blue Moon. But wait, I'm not finished with that lukewarm review of my meal. There is one thing at Blue Moon CafÃ© that I love: the home made jam. Most breakfast places have those little packages of gross grape jelly or might add to their impressive selections with little packages of strawberry jelly, and if you're really lucky, little packages of orange marmalade. Today, their jam du jour was blueberry and it tasted like the warm innards of homemade blueberry pie. A side biscuit or toast will add $2.25 to your bill, so if you want to keep your status as a proud cheapskate, order a menu item that explicitly states it comes with toast or a biscuit. -Someone of the male gender who does not like to spend a whole lot of money on things
(4)
James K.

Not seeing it. I had an omelette, my wife had the world famous cap'n crunch encrusted french toast. Nothing blew us away. Too pricey for what basically amounts to mediocre diner food. Something is wrong with their hash browns. I think maybe they use the wrong kind of oil to fry them? They look nice and crispy-brown, but the flavor is just off.
(3)
sharon m.

Came for Saturday brunch. Had a little bit of a wait, but that's to be expected. Everyone working there could NOT have been nicer! SO friendly, SO helpful! I would say the people really make this place, but then there's the food! My crab eggs benedict was delicious, bite after bite. Even shredded hash browns, which I normally don't like - they made these delicious! I almost forgot the best part - the hot chocolate is AMAZING! Had one with brunch, and had to have another to go. I'm a Starbucks fiend, but this beverage made me forget SB. Oh, and the decor - so funky and cool. This is just a GREAT place!
(5)
Amanda P.

Put your name on the list, then go a few doors down to Alexanders for $3 Mimosas/Bloody's $2 Miller btl and check-in specials to help you pass the time! Great way to kill 2+ hours.
(5)
Pascal P.

Blue Moon Cafe probably ties with Miss Shirley's for the best brunch in Baltimore, but with significantly lower prices. I went here with some friends a few weeks ago and we were all impressed. My omelet was excellent and the bite of french toast that I tried from someone else was also extremely good. Apparently they're also open at night until 3 or 4 AM.
(5)
Christina B.

I called on a Friday to double-check their hours and was told they would be open 24 hours every weekend. Well, the next day, a group of friends and I took a two-hour bus ride down there... to be met with an empty restaurant. Huge disappointment.
(1)
Ningxi X.

The service was horrible, though the food was okay-ish. It was a long wait for the food to come, and the waitress was extremely inattentive. Could've gone to a better brunch place.
(2)
Fat T.

The captain crunch french toast was excellent and not too sweet. The cinnamon rolls were very disappointing. It tasted like the ones from the grocery store. Expect to wait 45 minutes.
(4)
Jay C.

Food and Service were great. I may be able to say...this is the best breakfast restaurant in Fells Point and East Harbor area. Captain Crunch French Toast was one of the best. However, I had to wait more than two hours before I finally taste the food. This is a good restaurant, but I do not think I am going to come back if I have to wait more than two hours for the breakfast.
(4)
E. Anne M.

Don't waste your time. I would have loved to try this place - but they have zero respect for their patrons and Thomas completely ruined my experience. We waited for much longer than he said we would - and eventually decided to leave when he sat a few of his friends (who had just arrived) instead of us. He tried to pretend it was because they had a child with them, but the adults were both wearing thin sweatpants and obviously must have been friends with someone. When we caught on, he insulted us by offering a free cinnamon roll. Hopefully, someone steps in and puts a stop to his rude rude rude behavior before the hardworking folks in there lose even more business.
(1)
jenn j.

Just so good. Wait was worth it but short. Went on Sunday around 2:30 and waited 15 minutes.
(5)
R M.

Love love love Blue Moon for every reason except the fact that its a small place and you'll have to wait to eat. But if you do, the food is well worth it. Cinnamon buns, crab benedict, french toast. All really really good. Highly recommended.
(5)
Lauren L.

Blue moon cafe is definitely the best breakfast restaurant in Baltimore by far!! Also it is one of our top three restaurants in Baltimore in general. The restaurant serves breakfast only, and is open 24/7 on the weekends. Our two favorite dishes are the hellfire hash browns (a special not listed on the menu) and of course the captain crunch french toast. The wait is usually long, but well worth it! I recommend signing your name down and then waiting around fells point a bit until it is close to how long they said the wait would be :)
(5)
Lana T.

Blue Moon Cafe is a solid brunch joint with delicious food and an extremely long wait time and slow service. Considering how hard it is to get in, I'm not sure it's worth the 1+ hour long wait. Still, the food is delicious and worth a try at least once. The Cap'n Crunch French toast is mindblowing, and mind you, I don't like French toast or Captain Crunch. Ha. The hash browns are also delicious as well as any of their egg dishes. Still, if I'm craving brunch, there are a few other places I have in mind that would come before Blue Moon on my list.
(4)
Eboni B.

I love Blue Moon Cafe! A friend of ours introduced us and now it's a staple. I have been here a few times and failed to do a review earlier. I hear it can be a wait sometimes, but I guess I have been lucky the times I come. It is a small, cute little place. Lots of character and super friendly staff. My favorite is the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. It is soooo good. It's french toast with a little crunch. You really will not need to add syrup (although I still do) since it already has a sweetness. I get the berries and cream on the side and to eat separately. If you are in the area and looking for something different than a chain, please give them a try. The food is absolutely delicious and there is surely something on the menu that will get your attention.
(5)
Wynn C.

We came Saturday at around 5pm. Definitely the perfect time to go, as during brunch the wait was probably 1-1.5 hours. I would definitely recommend going in the afternoon. Same exact food, and no wait! We got the famous Cap'n Crunch French Toast, as well as a crab omelette. They actually got our order wrong the first time and gave us the wrong omelette. The french toast was pretty good. I've actually never had french toast covered with fruit and powdered sugar before, I guess it's a brunch staple? Anyway it was pretty well done. The cap'n crunch gave the french toast a nice texture, crunchy and fun to eat. I definitely enjoyed it. The crab omelette was not bad either. They definitely did not skimp out on crab. We had the crab on the side, and it was a full bowl of it. Anyway the place was not bad. I'd definitely never go during lunch hour, but my personal opinion that brunch is never worth waiting an hour for. As far as brunch places go it's pretty good, but not amazing. Although I'm probably a bit biased, as I've never been to a brunch place I would describe as "amazing", and the ones that came close were probably due to the bottomless mimosas than the food ;)
(4)
Edward N.

So, we're hanging out in The Outer Banks when we hear this story of a little cafe in Baltimore that has beautiful tattooed waitresses, amazing food and Captain Crunch French Toast. Next thing you know, we are on our way to Baltimore using a visit to DC to see where the really professional criminals spend the money they steal from us headquarter themselves, as an excuse. The Blue Moon Cafe is everything we were told. Extremely cool, located in a historic area of Baltimore in a restored old home. The waitresses are stunning, friendly and tatted down like walking murals. We ordered Captain Crunch French Toast as a side to share. Their breakfast was incredible. You could tell they used fresh ingredients and prepared everything from scratch. The CC French Toast was decadent, served with homemade whipped cream. Even the coffee was perfect, dark and rich. One visit and we were hooked, already planning a return trip to The Outer Banks, taking the long way home, via Baltimore.
(5)
Jordan G.

The food here is really good! However, the customer service is pretty bad. They act like they're doing you a favor by letting you eat at the restaurant, and are really bad at estimating wait times. They could easily use an app like the nowaitapp so people could leave without losing their spot in line. It's just a really big turn off having people be so hostile before I'm about to pay money to eat. Other than that, once you get in, the food is good and the waiters are nice. So it really depends on what kind of experience you want and what really bothers you.
(3)
Su H.

Solid place to stop for breakfast at 5 am on a Sunday morning. Yes they are opened all night from sat to Sunday morning. We were seated immediately considering the ungodly hour we stopped by at. Place looked great and had a well dis-coordinated vintage indie feel to it. There were lots of unique artworks to look at to keep you occupied. The waitress was also very pleasant especially considering she was just about to go home from her overnight shift. We tried the cinnabun, Captain Crunch french toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus. All of these dishes were a solid 4 stars out of 5. Better than what you find in most places but can't really say that they were the best thing I ever had. (I wouldn't recommend the Sweet Baby Jesus, it was decent but really didn't seem worth the 18 dollar price tag for a breakfast dish.) Actually I think I would actually have been **disappointed** if I actually had to wait over an hour to get seated. Price wise I think the items do run a few dollars higher than it should be but I guess it goes along with the apparent popularity this place has been getting in the Baltimore area.
(4)
Theresa K.

This place is seriously a gem! Me and my bf had just eaten brunch at another spot in Baltimore but we knew we couldn't leave without trying the infamous Cap'n crunch French toast that we read awesome reviews about. We were still full from brunch we ate like two hours earlier but we still ordered our French toast and crab cake Benedict. Both were delicious but the French toast stole the show. It had the perfect amount of crunch and sweetness and was cooked just right. I'm craving it as I write this review! The restaurant itself is very cozy and has an intimate feel. Definitely a must try if in the inner harbor area!
(4)
Paige T.

The food is great! But the service is not always guaranteed to be as great as the food. Going on a Saturday was hectic and busy. I decided to order to go because there was hardly any space for sorting and it was over crowded. But even ordering to-go I ended up recording rude service. There was a woman at the counter that was trying to seat the counter/bar area. Instead of politely asking us to move she was very rude and told us to move out of her way. Even though there weren't many places you could go and not be in someone's way. I believe they need a upgrade to a bigger space and better staff that can be nice even when working under pressure.
(3)
Jihad B.

Mission: Get to Vermont Problem: That shit is far. Road tripping can be fun, but not on an empty stomach. Our first stop was for breakfast and my itinerary had Blue Moon Cafe is the best place for it in B-more. I had researched the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and Man vs. Food restaurants to find some truly fatty places for my bros and I to eat at. I had the G & G Country Scramble. It was a ton of food. The biscuits were covered with a strip of thick cut bacon (could have used another strip or two though, maybe order extra) and the gravy that they claimed smothered everything actually did smother everything. And homeboy here love gravy. That was some good gravy. I'm getting so goddam f***ing hungry writing this review.
(4)
Mara V.

Love the sweet baby Jesus (the Latino version) , the posole, and Captain Crunch French toast!
(5)
Stephanie S.

So I probably don't need to review a place with 660 reviews already.. But I've been wanting to try Blue Moon Cafe for 2 yrs ever since I saw it on Diners Drive ins and Dives on the food network. I don't live in Bmore but I visit a lot, and this place was soooo delicious, just as my high hopes had imagined. I went at 10:30am on a Saturday morning. 1 hour wait, as usual. So I walked around fells point for an hour and had some mimosas elsewhere. Checked back to blue moon and they called my name exactly 1 hour later. No complaints except it was mighty hot inside the dining room, no A/C? Anyway we ordered the crab BLT with avocado and arugula, which was absolutely fantastic. The hash browns are so damn good. My BF ordered the country breakfast with eggs, hash brows, biscuits, and gravy. That was also amazing. Gotta say our "short" order of apple bacon pancakes stole the show!! Caramelized bacon and apples on top, with sliced apples inside the middle of the pancakes! How do they do that!? Wow. Impressed. Service was great, the waitresses were kicking butt on a slamming busy Saturday. However, I'm bummed they don't serve mimosas, or allow BYOB. What fun is brunch without booze? But, food, top notch. Not sure ill wait an hour again but I'm glad I did it once and finally tried it here.
(4)
Karen L.

Found our way to Blue Moon. Very hungry and the food looked great. Busy place, lots of locals. Good sign. As a party of four businesswomen we required 4 separate checks. They refused. We left. Not friendly.
(1)
Mario C.

Captain Crunch French toast is amazing and worth every dollar. But like every every other review the wait time is what kills it. Honestly breakfast is hard to mess up but even harder to standout. This place def stands out. I'll go out of my way to pickup
(4)
Sarah And Anthony F.

We went in and were encouraged by the waitress to get what everyone else does. We were not disappointed. The Sweet Baby Jesus is heavenly. The captain Crunch French toast was delicious. We also got the cinnamon roll compliments of the house for my wife's birthday. Also delicious. There is a wait. Go early. Service was extremely friendly. Good cup of coffee on top of it all.
(5)
Lucy K.

Came here for breakfast and it was amazing! There was a little bit of a wait but they made us think it would be hours when in reality it was about 15 minutes, so don't let the wait time throw you off it won't take that long at all! This place is definitely a small place but great staff that are really on top of it. I ordered the sweet baby jesus version of the crab benedict and omg was it amazing. Cheesey, runny eggs, potatoes and tons of big lump crab meat. I absolutly loved it. This is definitely a great local spot to come and explore. Everyone talks about their cinamon rolls and capn crunch french toast all about the size of your head adn way to big to really enjoy all of it.
(4)
Sherrone R.

Whenever I'm in town I crave the creamed chip beef and cap'n crunch French toast from this place. And every time I go its worth it every time. The half portion of the creamed chip beef is perfect to go with the French toast and I feel absolutely no guilt ordering both...the serving sizes are generous so even with the half portion I have too much and have to share with whoever I'm with. I've gone here with friends and we all love the cap'n crunch French toast so I can't recommend it enough. I've tried it before at other places and no comparison, why ppl can't grind up cap'n crunch and make the same deliciousness as blue moon is beyond me but hey I travel home regularly for this place (well and to see family I guess lol). Other food items I've tried are the omelettes which are always good, the only bad item I've gotten feedback on is the apple maple bacon pancakes. We pictures bacon in the batter but really it's just bacon apple syrup stuff dumped on top. Wasn't very good. I do have their red velvet pancakes on my list of things I want to try but that's just as soon as I can say no to the cap'n crunch French toast on a visit...so far my attempts have been unsuccessful. Breakfast food generally doesn't reheat well to me so be modest cuz if you can't get it all down it won't make for delicious leftovers. Also if you want to sample a bunch of things go with a group and share. It's a tiny space so also be prepared for a wait especially if you go during peak hours. Oh and one more thing, the creamed chip beef comes with toast on the menu, get it with the biscuits, trust me you won't regret this decision. The biscuits here are homemade and real stick to your bones treats.
(5)
Denise T.

My husband and I found this place through Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We had the Captain Crunch French Toast each time we've been here. It's a huge portion of breakfast decadence that is great for sharing. Their cinnamon rolls are just as delish! Don't get the wrong idea about this place serving only ooey, gooey deliciousness. They have a wide array of both traditional and unique breakfast entrees. The only reason that I've given a four star instead of a five is the lack of a suitable waiting area (believe me you're more likely to have to wait for a table than not).
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Megan C.

It has taken me two years of living in Baltimore to Finally get a seat at Blue Moon Cafe and I was soooo excited! I opted to go with a cinnamon roll and Cap'n Crunch French Toast. The cinnamon roll was amazing but I was not happy with the French toast of side of hash browns. The atmosphere was nice although a bit loud. Overall- I think the hype was what got me to the restaurant but the food wasn't good enough to keep me coming back. I'm glad I went but between the greasy soggy food, long wait, and loud restaurant I wouldn't recommend it.
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KC S.

Oh myyyyyyy Goodness!!! We had Sweet a Baby Jesus and my it was FAB! We also had the Captain Crunch French Toast UNBELIEVABLY GOOD!!
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Rebecca G.

The Blue Moon Cafe is definitely a Baltimore institution. It has taken us quite a long time to try it, and then an additional year to write it up - but you should go try it. Preferably early in the morning, when there's a short wait. There's a yearly 5k that runs past this cafe, and every year that I've run it, I've seen people drop out of the race if there is no line. It's that good. To share: homemade cinnamon roll; side of bacon His plate: Chorizo & Eggs - "Spicy Mexican Sausage scrambled with three eggs served with hash browns and a flour tortilla." Her plate: Ray Lewis special pancakes - chocolate chip pancakes with fresh blackberry jam and chocolate cayenne whipped cream The cinnamon rolls are delicious - haven't had a homemade one of these in a long time, and the lack of chemical aftertaste is so refreshing. Definitely large enough for several people to split. D's chorizo and eggs were nicely seasoned and properly cooked, and while not the best breakfast ever, they were very good. The Ray Lewis pancakes were fantastic - the blackberry jam was tart and really fresh. The whipped cream had a great spicy edge, and again, very much homemade. We'd like to go more often, however the big line is always a deterrent - and from watching the line build while we did eat there, I'm not sure if they manage their line very efficiently, as they didn't have a list when we were there - the line managed itself, which can be a big stressor. Someday we'll definitely come try the Cap'n Crunch French Toast, which is what was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
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Adam B.

Great decor, food is OK
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Rita Y.

Had to come by here to check out the Captin Crunch French Toast! It was pretty good but the flavor of the captin crunch wasn't too strong. We also got an omelette that was HUGE and came with tons of hashbrowns as well. They also gave you a complementary biscuit or toast with that was amazing as well. The inside of the cafe is pretty cramped and tiny and there's a lot of flies all over the place which was a bit annoying.
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Carie P.

The only reason I gave only 4 stars is that I asked for well, well-done hash browns and they weren't at all well done. The Captain Crunch french toast was utterly amazing! Atmosphere was quirky and great! Think I said, "I just LOVE this place" at least 50 times from the time I walked in the door.
(4)
Christie L.

Captain crunch encrusted French toast-3 Slices of toast perfectly made with a slight crunch. It is topped with fresh fruit like strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and banana. So GOOOD! Sweet Baby Jesus: Crab meat, cheese, hollandaise sauce on hash browns. This was heaven in every bite. Very delicious. Cons: the wait is quite long because then place is so small, but it is close enough to some cute boutiques and shops at Fell's Point that you could easily walk to during your wait.
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Sagor H.

Sweet BABY JESUS! CAPT CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST! What can I say that hasn't already been said? First off, this place is an institution. There's always a ton of people waiting during brunch time during the weekend. All I can say is that it's definitely worth the wait. The seating may be minimal but the food portions are massive. When you walk, head back to the counter and write your name in the notebook. Depending on how many people are in front you can go ahead and walk around Fells. On the flip side, this place is open 24 hours on the weekends, so if you have a late night craving a 2 AM the wait will only be a few min. When you finally sit down, you have to order one of two things: 1) Captain CRUNCH French Toast - This is the best french toast i've ever had. CAPT CRUNCH fried into the toast. What's not to love. 2) SWEET BABY JESUS- Honestly, if you're not craving sweet. This dish is incredible. It's a layer hash browns, topped with a layer of spinach, with a layer of crab, a layer off eggs, a layer of cheese, and hollandaise sauce. Incredible. Just an overall great spot, and the waitress staff and owner are friendly and great people.
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Keonna Y.

If you want good breakfast food this is the place to go. Now I wouldn't recommend going here during traditional weekend brunch hours because the wait is ridiculous. However the food is actually good enough for the wait. And the wait is more so attributed to the fact that the restaurant itself is actually very small inside. I usually go on the weekends in the late night hours or order to go food. But the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Captain Crunch French Toast are an absolute must. Probably 2 of my favorite dishes I've ever had. And different from anything you've had anywhere else.
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Mike S.

This place suffers from DD&D fatigue. The food is above average, the service is below, and the hype is so great that it would be hard for any place to live up to it every time. If you can get here on non-peak hours you will have an enjoyable meal somewhat reasonable priced. Come at peak hours and you will feel like you are part of the herd and may leave frustrated and feeling like you were not treated nearly as well as the check would suggest. Try Water for Chocolate (check their hours first) for a real treat if you are in the area. Miss Shirley's is a option as well.
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Courtney S.

My husband loves Yelp, and saw the reviews, so we stopped here before I left for the airport in Baltimore. We got lucky, because we were the only party of two, so we didn't have to wait. But there are people waiting at least an hour outside in the cold to eat here. I got the Cap'n Crunch french toast with caramelized bananas on top, and my husband got Sweet Baby Jesus with his eggs poached. They were both delicious. The portions were huge, too. The bill was $38 before gratuity. As for the service, I understand they are extremely busy, but the reason I gave 4/5 stars is because they didn't refill our waters or orange juices once or even to see if everything came out okay after we got o check ur food. So, the service kind of sucked, but the food was really good.
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Arica G.

Great variety of french toast options...nothing else needs to be said about the food. Only drawback is parking and the wait. Both can be a bear. Don't be afraid to try the Frito pie. A.Maz.ing !!
(4)
Rachel L.

If you've ever been to Baltimore, then you're probably familiar with Blue Moon Cafe. Its been featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and on a typical morning there's a crowd of people waiting outside for a table (weekdays included.) Recently, a friend and I were willing to brave the crowds and the wait at this Fells Point eatery for Capt'n Crunch French Toast. While there are many brunch spots around the city that are fabulous, Blue Moon Cafe is the only one that serves this decadent dish. Because Capt'n Crunch French Toast is what brought us to Blue Moon Cafe on this particular morning, it was the first thing we ordered. We got the smaller size offered and it's two pieces of french toast battered and dipped in Captain Crunch then grilled. It is served with whipped cream and fresh fruit. French toast is one of my favorite breakfast options, and at Blue Moon Cafe they do a wonderful job preparing this. The captain crunch provides a nice sweet flavor which I love and also adds a nice crunch. The dish is very decadent and not something you can eat every day, but that doesn't make it any less delicious. The other item we ordered was Dimitri's Salsa Burritos. The dish came with two tortillas stuffed with eggs, salsa, hash browns and cheese and then topped with more salsa and cheese. This was amazing, the salsa was fresh, the eggs were cooked well and the hash browns were nice and crispy. We both really enjoyed everything we ordered and the wait for a table possibly only made the meal better. For a great brunch spot in Fells Point with unique offerings, consider Blue Moon Cafe. If you're really opposed to waiting on lines, try going on a weekday morning or on an off hour the weekend when they're open 24 hours.
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Nancy R.

Good food. Ok atmosphere. Wiggly tables and chairs. Chipped mixed match plates. Good for a casual brunch not a good choice for a special occasion. Try Miss Shirley's if you want an atmosphere that matches the food.
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Shannon S.

First off Capt'n Crunch French Toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus...eat it! There are few times when I have been as pleased when choosing a place in a new city as I was here. It's a small intimate place that's awesome for breakfast. Super friendly staff and a funky vibe with a hip northeastern atmosphere. We were also offered a complimentary special dish of the day. Melt in your mouth Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding. I can't even handle it. We also had the two specials that came recommended, Sweet Baby Jesus which was an awesome crab and hash brown combo served Benedict style with hollandaise sauce, an egg over easy and lots of cheese, and The Capt'n Crunch French Toast, I just don't have words, so good. Take a chance and try this local spot.
(5)
Kyk L.

Nice late night spot. Homelike and chill. Had the universal omelette with a side of hash browns. Hash browns was very light, crispy and flavorful. Price is reasonable. Fast service for 2am on a Saturday night. Took off a star because the biscuit English was dry, dense and bland. Will definitely be back.
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Dana M.

I freaking LOVE this place. Came here a couple years ago because I first saw this on DDD. We had the captain crunch french toast, nutella french toast, my parents got some form of eggs, and we split a cinnamon roll. WOW we were full but holy jeez it was delicious. We were hooked!! Came back with my best friend and we both had some epic omelets with home fries - me the italian, with a whopping heaping of homemade sausage, mozzarella, peppers and onions, and her some kind of veggie omelet. Obviously this all was before I found out I had a gluten and dairy intolerance. BUT even if you do have food allergies there are plenty of options for you here!! Can't wait to go back, it's been way too long! If you come on the weekend, be prepared to wait....a while!
(5)
Lisa R.

Sweet: Cap'n Crunch French Toast Savory: Sweet Baby Jesus Recommend getting both and splitting each between yourself and a friend. The cheddar cheese in Sweet Baby Jesus just set the meal over the top delicious, and finishing it off with the sweet cereal crunch with fresh fruit.
(5)
Eric J.

Breakfast food any time of the day? Yes! Definitely worth the try. First-come-first serve! And there are only a very limited number of tables!
(3)
Cristel Y.

after devouring the cap'n crunch french toast and the "sweet baby jesus" dishes for breakfast, I was extremely happy about my breakfast choice for the day. My wait was an hour but if you go on saturday morning there is a farmers market a block away. I would recommend sharing the two dishes with a friend to get the best of both worlds: sweet and savory. although it was delicious and extremely satisfying to my stomach, I was disappointed by the service and treatment I got from the workers. I had a worker who abruptly hit me with the utensils to place them on the table and another who treated my friends and I as if we were incompetent and dumb. I am not sure if the workers were being rude or if this is something I'll have to get used to since I just moved from california a month ago. but regardless of the service, the food was bomb. AND they only take one credit card.
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Kirk S.

Charge your iPhone, bring your gameboy, and pee before you drive over, because you'll be waiting for a table forever - but that's just a sign of how much this place rocks. The Blue Moon Cafe was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives as a sort of exemplary breakfast place, and for good reason: the breakfast food here is decadent. The french toast is superb, as are the pancakes. The Captain Crunch French Toast is definitely the famous item on the menu, should you want to sugar load like you're in your pajamas watching 80s cartoons at 7AM on a Saturday. Their egg-based dishes, including their huevos rancheros, are also worth a nod. They seem to be pretty quick with take-out, so if you find yourself unable to get a table, that's always a totally viable (and equally delicious) option.
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Calvin Y.

I really, really wanted this place to live up to all the hype. Maybe there was just too much hype and expectation for one restaurant to handle. Not even their famous captain crunch french toast could fully redeem the place, which is what it seems like most people who rave about this place ever talk about. First off, those those who are still unfamiliar with this place, it's popular. Rather busy, too. In fact, wait time tends to run at least half an hour and well into an hour's time. I came at around 10:30AM on Saturday, and my wait was about an hour and forty minutes long. For a place that's worth a hype, it's not too long to wait, but you'd better believe that with a wait that long, expectations will be slowly rising with every passing minute. By the time we go in and seated, I quickly noticed that the place had no, or at least, really poor air conditioning. I'm assuming this place probably lacks proper heating in the winter too, although with all the bodies in the restaurant, it might not be a problem. This would usually be only a mild inconvenience, but on a day where it was pretty hot and we had to wait over 100 minutes or so just to be seated, it was pretty uncomfortable. I'll also add here that eating hot food while you're already sweating from being in a hot and humid location isn't very fun. The portion sizes were generous, and while creative, a lot of the dishes that I tried here just lacked a lot of impact. It was a bit of a letdown that this place that was so hyped up seemed to be based off of mostly novelty. Is the Cap'n Crunch French Toast good? Yeah. You know what else is pretty good though? Regular old French toast. I could see the improvements and alterations to the dish, but if I had not known that this place was renowned for it, I wouldn't have written home to anybody about it. Waitstaff seemed to also be relatively unprofessional, inattentive, and overall a little too relaxed for a place that seems to have over an hour to wait just to be seated. I do like and appreciate that I didn't feel like I was rushed throughout my meal, but it would have been nice to have not had to wait fifteen minutes or so for the server to return my card to me after I had set it down to pay for the meal. I really wish that I could have given this place a better review. Unless things shape up, I probably won't come back, at the very least, not when it's too hot or cold.
(3)
TheVery ..

I almost hesitate to post such a positive review least more people find this place and the lines get longer. But simply put, our favorite place for breakfast. The place is cramped and decorated a little darkly. But the food is so good, you are more than willing to overlook these slight esthetic miscues. Everything we have ever eaten there is the best of that particular item we have eaten anywhere in our travels. And there are lots of original "you can only get that here" menu items as well, all equally great. The service is great. We've waited on the street to get in and the waitresses bring our complimentary coffee. Yesterday as we were leaving, the waitress handed me a cup of coffee in a to-go cup for our road trip out of town. This place keeps the charm in "Charm City."
(5)
GW S.

Overhyped is definitely for sure. Waited for about an hour on an early Saturday morning. Food is good and plenty. If youre out of town, definitely worth it to spend a morning to taste local baltimore. If youre not (even if you are), maybe take it to go and eat it by the water or by the park next to Bond Street social, weather permitting
(4)
Erin O.

Came to see what the rave was all about for the captain crunch French toast. I was pretty excited to try it. Personally, I was never a huge fan of the captain crunch cereal, only the berries, so the French toast wasn't anything special. I would not order it again. I would have preferred something like cinnamon crunch french toast. Now that cereal was amazing. Also ordered a cinnamon roll, which was good, but came out lukewarm. Didn't bother asking them to heat it up since it was still edible. I ended up splitting the french toast and the cinnamon roll which was a decent portion and was full from that and was able to avoid a sugar overload. The other food looked delicious which I would come back for, but I don't think this place is worth an hour long wait. Also got lucky in terms of the wait, my friend got there before me and found out that the wait was an hour and a half. So when I walked up no one was waiting around and there happened to be a table for two open and the waitress told me that I could grab that. So we got lucky! It's very cute and intimate inside too. Anyway if you want to check to see what the hype is about then I'd suggest trying it, but don't get your hopes up unless you loved captain crunch as a child!
(3)
Jessica W.

This place lives up to the statement...they are worth the wait! I thought by arriving mid-morning on an icy Monday the place would be cleared out for me to enjoy. But that was quite the contrary. We arrived around 11:00am and already the wait was 30 minutes long for a table for two. This quaint eclecticly decorated spot was smelling up the block with some sweet baked bread aroma. I think it was the captain crunch french toast that was giving up the wonderful smell. There is no where to sit if you are waiting for a table. A couple folks waited patiently outside in 30 degree weather to eat here. We ordered the captain crunch french toast with a side of bacon, short stack with sausage patties and hash browns. We sipped on freshly brewed coffee and soda while we waited. The food came quickly, it was all hot and smelled delicious. I noticed during our wait that the servers' shirt said "bad ass breakfast". I was about to decide for myself. The captain crunch french toast was amazing!! Great texture, sweet and crunchy. The fresh fruit on the top with whipped cream were a perfect pair. There were 3 Texas toast sliced pieces in my order. The bacon was thick cut and cooked to perfection. The sausage was handmade patties and the home fries were crispy on the top of a mound of shaved potatoes. The short stack were face sized pancakes, slightly thin and buttery. Folks I have zero complaints here. The food was everything I imagined. All of the items were well prepared. I would definitely dine here again. It's breakfast anytime of day and that's all they do...breakfast morning, noon and night. The staffed worked very hard, like a well oiled machine. Kudos to the owners and staff alike for a job well done.
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Angela C S.

Great food! Even at 1:30am it was delish! Highly recommended even if you have to drive 45 minutes to get there. It's a small quaint hip place that seems to be lively at all times. The customer service was excellent as well. Go there! Now! ;-)
(5)
Ryan B.

If you're able to endure the wait for Blue Moon Cafe, then you'll be very satisfied with your experience. Unfortunately, just when you want to eat any meal (especially brunch), so does everyone else and there aren't reservations at this little place. I think Blue Moon has great breakfast food, though I didn't try the famous Captain Crunch French toast. Once I was seated, I had a very tasty and pleasant meal of pancakes with fruit, with hash browns on the side. However, there wasn't anything outstanding about my meal. The service was prompt and friendly. Also, they have a 20% military discount that's pretty nice. I will probably come back here, but I think that maybe the Food Network might have overhyped this place.
(3)
Clarence J.

(This is probably 3.5 stars to me.) This fun little place has wonderful, flavorful food. The menu is good-sized and creative; the unique specials are best known, but there are plenty of straightforward diner-y / comfort-food options as well. The staff is friendly, although their efficiency depends on the person. The wait here can be long, but with good weather, waiting in the area's not a burden at all. Blue Moon doesn't use pagers or cell phones to connect with those waiting, but they'll give you an approximate time of wait and you can wander Fells Point for a while; the line does move smartly though, so if you wander, aim to return well ahead of your estimated time. Blue Moon is a small place, with several tables and a few counter stools; in the name of efficiency though, if you have a small party, be prepared to possibly share a larger table with another party.
(3)
Morgan T.

My first time at blue moon after hearing so many good things and I'll probably never come back lol. Granted, this place is super small, which adds a nice home cooked meal feeling. While there were enough empty chairs for my friends and I to sit down, we were told quite rudely to "wait outside". I'm not waiting on the sidewalk at 1 am when there are chairs inside. So I lost my appetite and went home.
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Irene A.

Came here for the 1st time after hearing that the breakfast is to. die. for. And it really is. We got the sweet baby jesus and Captain crunch french toast. Sweet Baby Jesus I loved the sweet baby jesus. The blend of all the flavors was so delicious. I would come back just to get this dish. The bottom layer was a hash brown, then topped with eggs, crab meat and hollandaise sauce it was the best dish I've ever had. Hands down. My mouth still waters when I think about it. Very heavy though! I shared with two other people! Captain crunch french toast This dish was too sweet for me, So I wouldn't get it again. It was good to try for a first time, but not my thing. The french toast was covered in captain crunch, and then with syrup on top it was sugar overload. After looking at other pictures i see that other's came with fruit and whipped cream on top? Ours came on the side. Inside is pretty small which I can see why there are such long lines on the weekend. We went on a thursday at 2pm so the place only had a few people inside. The inside decor was nice. The waitress was definitely trying to rush us, as she came up to us every 5 min asking if we were ready...Regardless, the food was good and it's definitely worth a try if you are in baltimore!
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Brett W.

I had been to Blue Moon once before in 2012, we were a party of six and the wait was three hours! That just shows you that it must be a place worth waiting for. So we were able to put our names down and come back so we walked around Fells Point. I remember I got the Captain Crunch French toast which I wasn't too impressed with, they really hyped it up. My mom got the Sweet Baby Jesus which she says was the best thing she's ever eaten. So I went back a week ago, it was a Friday and we only had to wait about 20 min. All three of us got the Sweet Baby Jesus and none of us were disappointed. It is amazing, if you like crab and eggs, and hollendaise sauce. It was perfect! I recommend getting your eggs poached. It was a great portion size and a pretty good price, $20.
(5)
Jill L.

I am a huge fan of Baltimore. If I ever had to leave Philadelphia, I would highly consider moving here. Most of the reason for that is the quirky, funky, hole in the wall type places like Blue Moon Cafe. We visited early on a Sunday, after attending a wedding the night before. Even at 730 am, there was a wait. I can't even imagine this place at 10 am (however, it was Father's Day, so that could have added to the crowd). I really like the atmosphere of this place so I can see why it is popular, although the wait staff seemed a bit salty (one waitress in particular who yelled at us when we walked in... how were we supposed to know who to give our name to?) Luckily, we only had a short wait for our table. We were offered a cinnamon bun, to which we responded "why not?". For $6, it was a pretty big size and pretty much filled us up. On a future visit, we'd probably get a bun and then share an entree. For our entrees on this visit, I ordered a simple dish of eggs over easy, while my husband got some mexican-egg-thing (which he loved). For my dish, I was impressed by the freshness of the ingredients. The seasoning on the hash browns was delish and I really liked the muffin with homemade blueberry jam that accompanied it. For $6, this dish was a good deal. Overall, I feel like the restaurant may be a tad touristy (it was on The Food Network, which is how we heard about it too) but the food was tasty and everything tasted very homemade. Just be aware there may be a wait and the only place to wait is outside. I'd probably recommend getting here as early as you can.
(3)
Annabelle L.

What can I say that hasn't already been said? Came with three others, and waited this morning for about one hour. We split the Captain Crunch french toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus. I'm more of a savory breakfast gal, so the Sweet Baby Jesus was right up my alley with it's warm crab, crispy hash browns, fluffy scrambled eggs (although you can get any type of egg you want), and savory hollandaise sauce. The french toast was fantastic, although sweet enough to not need any syrup or anything. The only hiccup occurred when my BF took a sip of his milk--spoiled! But they were super sweet, replaced his milk, and gave us the gooiest, warm cinnamon roll on the house. Yum!
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Michael P.

Hole in the wall breakfast joint. Very small place - a true hole in the wall. No one goes here for the decor. I had a very good breakfast, including the capt crunch french toast - which lived up to the reviews I read here. No syrup was needed here - very rich, very sweet, lots of whipped cream. I have never had french toast quite like it - good crunch and texture from the capt crunch bits. My friend had a crab omelet - doesn't really sound too good, but it was very tasty, with a lot of crab - just seasoned enough with an Old Bay type of seasoning. We went in May, and it was a bit warm outside - but inside, it was crazy hot, and the door was open, too. It also was not the cleanest place - but from the looks of it, the people that frequent this place don't seem to mind
(4)
Shannon G.

Short and sweet- I passed it twice because its small. If the weather is bad, expect to stand outside because there is no place inside to wait. I got the Captain Crunch french toast which was super delicious. I didn't need syrup; I just ate it with the fresh fruit and whipped cream that came on top. My son got a ham and cheese omelet that was huge and came with hash browns. The gripe that I have it that I was charged $5 for an 8 oz glass of milk and an additional $5 for two flat almost non-existent sausages. Also we were seated at a table near the "bar" and almost constantly had people standing over us while we were eating. Run down- food delicious, just wont get any extras. Will I return- maybe. That french toast gets five stars !!!
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Timothy C.

Time for another.... boomp, da-boomp boomp boooohm! ....episode of Pros and Cons! Pro: Location, right a block away from the cozy Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore Con: 'Long wait' mixed with a dash of 'nowhere to wait.' You'll see in my pic, it is literally a sidewalk with industrial doors. And people stay for a while, and ALOT of people like this place. SO plan on standing on that sidewalk for a while. Pro: They will give you coffee while you wait Con: Really small dining room, maybe 20 chairs. Pro: Has a great local vibe, brick walls, local art, and the small-cafe vibe. Con: Wait staff is a bit spotty; really short answers, can be gone for a while, and little things like water and coffee refills went unnoticed Pro: TO THE FOODS!!! The Capn Crunch french toast is unique, with a bit of texture added to the classic french toast experience. Got mine with caramelized apples, recommend it. Con: I had the Sweet Baby Jesus, which is a heart attack waiting to happen (hash browns, two eggs, cheddar, hollandaise, with crab and old bay on top) It was too much savory and nothing on the side. Meh, it's kind of a cute excuse to dump Maryland stuff on something. AND it definately doesn't deserve the name of the Lord and Savior of the World!!! Pro: Bring it back - awesome cinnamon roll, hugenormous, and honestly, I could have had that and coffee and felt pretty full. Instead I shared it with 4 people. Con: (got nothing) Pro: One more for the food - Lacy got a potato pancake with green onions, cheddar, sour cream and applesauce topping. WHAT! YUP - it was a great combo, props for creativity It's a great place to try, but I wouldn't frequent it. I might take out of town folks if we were in BALMO!!!
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Roll T.

4.25 stars. I'm generally not one for novelty items, but the French toast studded with Captain Crunch really works. I'll say that I generally don't even like French toast because it's a dish that is so easy to screw up (usually, the bread is soggy or the whipped cream and syrup overpower the dish or the fruit is not fresh). Here, the bread holds up well and the cereal adds a satisfying crunchy finish to each bite. Blue Moon uses a healthy amount of bananas, blueberries, and strawberries to the mix, and the syrup is thoughtfully served on the side. As a result, I didn't have a drenched disaster but rather a wonderfully prepared dish that wasn't the least bit soggy. This is probably the best rendition of French toast I have ever eaten. Also worth mentioning was a savory take on waffles where eggs, Hollandaise sauce, bacon, and fresh chives were neatly nestled over a large waffle. We added a bit of Texas Pete to the mix for a very satisfying afternoon meal. I'm generally someone who doesn't mind waiting for food, and given the location of Blue Moon in relation to Max's Taphouse, it's easy to have some noontime beers while waiting for your meal at Blue Moon Cafe. This is yet another Baltimore eatery that would fall in the strongly recommend category from me.
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Kim K.

This placed was too hyped up for me. It was just Ok, really. I ordered the eggs Benedict and thought it was mediocre to be honest. The muffin was barely toasted which was a disappointment. Lively atmosphere here, but the service was really lacking. We waited a long time for our bill while the line outside grew. They couldn't seated people quicker had they waited on those inside. Probably wouldn't go back. Too many other cool places in the area to try.
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Bum Soo K.

Went here on a early morning before the crowd rushed in...or that is at least what I heard it's going to be... after weaving through the tight streets around the area and my sister's few cranking of the steering wheels for the parallel parking, we arrive at our destination. The interior was nice - not to luxurious, but local and trendy, more like an original blend-in feeling towards the neighborhood...most of all, as a caffeine addict I was so happy to have my coffee the first thing. I ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus (not on the menu), because how could you not love Jesus right?? LOL He hasn't done any crap to me~ and my sister ordered the Cap'n crunch french toast. Sweet baby Jesus had a decent portion - mix of cheese, hash browns, eggs, crab meat...and I ate it just the way I like it; spread some hot sauce and mixed it and chowed it down. I tried a bit of the cap'n crunch toast, and it was surprisingly tasty - not to sweet with a blend crunchiness of cap'n crunch cereal...it reminded me of the other ones, like crunch berries....and peanut butter crunch...lol by the time me and my sister finished the meal, and me having a few cup of coffees, the morning crowd started to rush it ......with our tummies full and happy, we left for the long day ahead of us.
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Stephie Z.

A solid option if you are in Baltimore. This place is the brunch nazi though. Sign yourself and compatriots in. Wait as they pop out the door to go through the list. You miss your name you get skipped, some of your party is missing you get skipped, your party is a block down trying to find a trash can they will think about skipping you unless said friends come sprinting back. It is a tiny place so I can understand why they keep things orderly. I just want to forewarn you. Also this is not a place for large groups; They have two 5 tops and both will be seated with multiple parties if there is no large group around. The service was quick and friendly when they were around. We ordered multiple things including the Captain Crunch French Toast. The french toast was good, but wasn't the best ever like others make it out to be. I'm not sure about the brunch scene in Baltimore, maybe this is the best you've got. It was good though and I wouldn't hesitate to eat off a friends plate. The sweet baby jesus (crab meat, cheese, fried hash brown, egg, and hollandaise) was solid. Honestly I felt the crab taste a little bit lacking. The eggs are on top and the hash brown on the bottom is massive so maybe that is what's dulling my favorite ingredients taste. Either way I would have preferred it to be a slightly smaller portion with more crabby goodness. When all is said and done I would like to hit up some other brunch spots in Baltimore before trying this place again. Not that it wasn't good, but It wasn't good enough to make me want to go over and over.
(4)
Ulicees A.

Place unorganized. ..couple of 2 wait while other couple of 2 called and we were there twice as long...they say first come first serve. ..bull shit. Many other places with better brunch leave that one fir the fatties
(1)
Jennifer R.

Great food at 4 am and 12 pm. I've had the captain crunch french toast and sweet baby jesus. Neither ever disappoints. I've also tried the cinnamon roll which is ginormous. It's delicious but needs to be shared with 4 others. Their version of biscuits and gravy are decent. I prefer a thicker gravy with a bit more salt and pepper but then again I'm from the south. Food is generally a bit more bland outside of the region so for the east coast it's decent. Would have liked actual biscuits though instead of bread. Still love this place and will return many more times.
(4)
Jessica K.

First off.... Yelp corporate out there, how about offering half stars? Any who, as said above, I'd give this place 4.5 for sure. It was my first time there so I'd want to try some more stuff before justifying a 5. I was in town visiting my fiancÃ© and she highly suggested this spot, only to get a text from dad about an hour later mentioning it was on DDD, sold! I ordered the Capt Crunch French toast, poached eggs, bacon and hash browns. (clearly ended up finishing this hours later at home) She had the Sweet Baby Jesus, which will indeed make you want to cry. Everything was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. It was MLK, Jr. Day morning so the wait was 1.5 hours, but very worth it. There is enough to do around that area to go stop in some shops in the meantime. We ended up sitting at the bar which was fine with us, everything came out quickly and the staff was awesome. All in all, highly recommend.
(4)
Amanda W.

The captain french toast is so amazing that on my boyfriend's birthday, I drove here in a thunderstorm where the fells and inner harbor area was flooded just to surprise him with breakfast in bed. The french toast is soft on the inside, very sweet, and has crunchy corners. They also add whipped cream and fresh fruit, which is pairs perfectly with the toast. I've also ordered the "Sweet Baby Jesus" before which is like a crab benedict. They said it was market price and when I saw the check, it was a whopping $18!!! Not worth it. This place gets packed on the weekends so a few ways get around the crowds is to go on the weekdays or during their graveyard shift on the weekend where there are open from 11pm to 4am. Also, I've ordered carryout from here and it's just as good if you eat at home while watching pawn stars. The service is very hands off a so don't expect to get babied when you're here. They are very clear about not splitting checks and they won't seat you unless everyone is present. One time, late at night, a drunk girl sat down on a wet tray that had been left on one of the seats and then demanded that her french toast be on the house because her jeans were "ruined." Well the server laughed and pretty much told her to just get out because no one gets CCFT for free at Blue moon!
(4)
Nicholas Ã‘.

MOST AMAZING BISCUITS. Sweet baby Jesus is all you can ask for, mixture of seafood and breakfast makes this a top choice
(5)
Chantel E.

So I was really excited to visit Blue Moon after I heard so many good things about this place but to say the most I was really dissapointed. The Captain Crunch French Toast was good but it was more like a dessert than breakfast. The same with the red velvet pancakes, they had white chocolate chips in them, again more like dessert. The hash browns were very bland and had no flavor. The orange juice is "fresh squeezed" but she poured it out of a jug and tasted more pasteurized than fresh. The wait was about 45 mins. Overall, I've had better breakfast at other places.
(2)
Linette G.

This place is THE BOMB! I have been here way too many times and have inhaled way too many calories in one sitting but it's SO WORTH IT! It's awesome after a night in Fells on the weekends bc it's open 24/7!! Also excellent for Sunday brunch My fav items are the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Red Velvet Pancakes and the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Trust.
(5)
Jonathan P.

The dining area is small but cozy. The servers are super friendly and attentive. They serve breakfast/brunch all day. Me and my wife ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus. It was good, the hash browns were slightly under seasoned but I added a little salt which really helped bring out all the flavors in the meal. I ordered a hot chocolate topped with white chocolate chips and whipped cream... Mmmmmmm. Perfect for a chilly day. We'll definitely be back! I heard the captain crunch french toast is fantastic so that's next on my list.
(4)
Kim S.

We went this morning after a LONG night of birthday revelry in Fells Point. We had been there years ago, before Yelp, and remembered it being great. Still is. I would have given it 5 stars but for the lack of air conditioning and open front door that allowed A LOT of flies inside. We were starving after a 40 minute wait. Be prepared for a long wait on weekends. We ordered the Captain Crunch French toast as an appetizer while we looked at our menus. Don't have any preconceived ideas about what it is. Just order it. It is the perfect combination of salty/sweet, 8 inches of pure joy piled high with whipped cream and fresh fruit! It is not peanut-buttery. I couldn't decide between the red velvet pancakes or creamed chipped beef (I'm a PA girl). The waitress suggested 1 pancake and a side order of the chipped beef. Perfect! The red velvet pancake was stunning! It tasted like red velvet cake, but I think a stack of them would have been too much. The chipped beef was the best I've ever had. It can be really salty, but this was perfect. Huge chunks of beef in a velvety sauce. You can get it on toast or biscuits. I got biscuits. They were incredible. Light, fluffy, and SQUARE! The others in the party ordered the G&G country scramble, 2 biscuits topped with eggs, bacon, cheddar, and smothered with sausage gravy, and the country breakfast burritos, 2 enormous burritos stuffed with hash browns scrambled eggs, and smothered in sausage gravy. I saw some complaints about the hash browns. I don't get it. They were perfectly cooked. The portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. Just be prepared for some long waits and be aware that you have to wait outside. You can go in to the bar and get a coffee while you wait.
(4)
Virginia Y.

It's been a while since I've been here, thought it'd be nice for easter brunch. Once again, I forgot how packed it is, we came around 11:15 and were told it'd be an hour and half wait so we put our names down and walked around fells point to kill time. We were finally seated around 12:40. My friends and I ordered the mexican scramble, captain crunch french toast and maryland crab benedict. I also ordered orange juice (it's claimed to be fresh squeezed but my friends took a few sips and said it tasted like tropicana.. a bit if a of a rip off for $4.) My favorite out of all was the crab benedict and of course the classic captain crunch french toast. They served each dish with a peep marshmallow since it was Easter, kind cute if you ask me. The crab benedict had generous servings of crab, but this time I found the hash browns were too soft. I remember it being crunchier a couple years ago.
(4)
Kanisha A.

Finally tried the long awaited captain crunch french toast. Definitely a must try, it seems like the house special. Apart from that we had the potato pancakes, which were pretty good too, very filling though. And we also had the vegetarian scramble which came with really well made hash browns and a freshly baked biscuit. The portions were good. We ordered the above 3 dishes for the table, for the three of us. Friday dinner content and well spent!
(5)
Andrea Z.

Really not very impressed. We arrived at about 9 on a Friday morning and we were seated right away. The atmosphere was cool and the service was friendly. But after all, we're here for the MUCH HYPED food! I first heard about Blue Moon, like many people, on TV and I'd read the raves on Yelp so I was excited to give it a try. Unfortunately, the food really just isn't that great. I will admit, none of us tried what seems to be the footing which this place stands on, the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. But any place worthy of praise like this ought to be great no matter what you order. Started out with a cinnamon roll which was enormous and 'right out of the oven' yet it wasn't even warm. We enjoyed it but it was crumbly rather than doughy which I guess is a personal preference and it was decent overall. Two of us got the 'Hobo Eggs' which is basically scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, onions, and peppers all fried up together. Ok. Just really nothing that special and for $9, I have made much tastier things at home. The toast they served was very burnt also. Bad form. The orange juice is fresh-squeezed and great. But it's $4.50 for a pretty small glass. Sorry that's about a dollar too much. I went with the G&G Country Scramble. This was biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese on top with hash browns on the side. Not so much. Honestly this was 2 stars yet according to the waitress this is their 'third most popular item'. The gravy was bland and the bacon was very fatty. The biscuits were very crumbly and didn't have much flavor and the hash browns were very burnt on the bottom. The only one who really really liked their meal was Sean who went with the special 'Hellfire' which was chorizo, black beans, salsas, cheeses, and eggs your way all on a bed of hash browns. He loved it and said it was 5-star worthy. Overall though, I really am left with the feeling that this place is hyped FAR beyond what it actually delivers. No way would I ever wait an hour for a table just for this 'meh' borderline-overpriced food. I could see us coming back at an off-peak time to try the famed French Toast but that's about it. Bummer.
(3)
Valerie J.

If you can handle the wait for a table in their small, but cozy dining room - you will not be disappointed. Their Captain Crunch French Toast is to die for - easily the best French Toast I have ever had. My boyfriend got the Sweet Baby Jesus and really enjoyed that as well. When we walked in the restaurant was extremely crowded, but we figured since we didn't have any other plans for the morning and we had been dying to try this place, we would tough it out and wait.. and we were 100% satisfied. We were originally told it would be about an hour wait for a table, but we were seated within 40 minutes, which isn't awful for a busy Saturday morning at a place like this. Overall - you should give this place a try. Their food is excellent!!!
(4)
Hlynur G.

Too pricy for no reason... The food is tasty; service was okay (except the coffee refill coming every other minute asking again and again). We got chorizo eggs from the menu, 12$ which is reasonable. Special eggs Benedict w crab that the server recommended without mentioning the price turned out to be $20. Guess what? Two coffees and two oj's are $15!? Like, seriously? Kali's court offering seafood entrees for 24$. Our Total was $48. ... I have been to Nougatine in nyc for lunch which is jean George (one of the best restaurants in the world with great service) and We only paid a little more than this.
(1)
Mo A.

Blue Moon CafÃ© is totally living off of being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It's typically packed and there is a wait most of the time. My first experience was underwhelming but I do believe in 2nd chances....sometimes. One late Friday/early Saturday, I had the bright idea to meet a friend in the "Charm City" for brinner- that middle ground between a super early breakfast and ridiculously late dinner. Blue Moon is open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday so that's a major plus. Unlike my first time, where the waitress acted as if she was ready for a bar fight, this time our waitress was super pleasant, accommodating, engaging and attentive. Totally enhanced the experience. I ordered the "Full Moon", which consists of pancakes or french toast, eggs and sausage or bacon. I customized my order to include Blue Moon's signature Captain Crunch French toast, sausage and hash browns instead of eggs. Also had orange juice, which is promoted as fresh squeezed. First off, the orange juice was pretty good. I'm not one who believes that there's a major difference between fresh squeezed and a carton of oj I can buy from the store. That said, I've seen people squeeze oranges and it looks like a pain in the a$$ so the least I can do is respect the effort! The hash browns started off nicely but went downhill fast. The top layer had a great crisp and the potatoes were properly cut. Once you get to the other layers, it turns from hash to mash. Add that to having no seasoning and I'm pushing the plate away in 3....2...1. The sausage links come in pretty nice sized pairs. Although they're a little on the greasy side, the sausages were hot, cooked all the way through, had some snap and were seasoned. The Captain Crunch French Toast was the much hyped star of the show. It's topped with berries and whipped cream. All in all, it's a decadent treat. The french toast pairs really well with the Captain Crunch batter, which provides a crunchy texture and sweetness that is pronounced but not overwhelming. The fruit adds some tartness and acidity while the cream offers a cooling, refreshing element. Bonus, I love Captain Crunch (well, the Peanut Butter one at least) so this is right up my alley! Should people fly across the country for this? Hell to the NO! However, if you're in the general region and wanna try something different along the lines of breakfast/brunch food, it's pretty good. Things to bear in mind: - Small restaurant that serves diner food. There are no ostrich egg omelets or any other higher end type dish. - Parking is on the street and very limited. - Clientele is diverse and depending on the time of day/night, can be quite artsy and eclectic. - The prices are ok (roughly run $10-15 per person) but can quickly add up if you get additional sides and/or customize things Based on my second visit, I'd give the food a 3.5 and the service a 5. I'll also say that I'll definitely be back for brinner!
(4)
Sonya V.

Loved this place !!!! This was my first time here . if you have zero patience wait time can be upto 2 hrs long. I ate the captain crunch and they were delicious .Service is good and place really small. Next time I come back to Baltimore I will come back.
(5)
Natalie K.

I came here on a busy Saturday morning, the wait was very long because the place is very tiny. If you don't want to wait long then I recommend coming here on a weekday as it will probably be less busy. I ordered the Captain Crunch French Toast and it was very good. I would definitley come back here for breakfast/brunch.
(4)
Nicole H.

Soooo...went there today for brunch..ordered the sweet baby jesus without the hollandaise sauce and had the eggs scrambled...my dining companion that accompanies me on most of my dining adventures ordered the captain crunch french toast and two eggs over easy, two sausage patties. I assume that there isn't air conditioning in the place because they keep the door open, and in downtown baltimore that makes me wonder what could be running in the front door...but I digress...the place was pretty empty as we arrived about 1:30pm, with was a plus after reading about the lines that can develop here. It is very quaint...maybe a 10 ten tables, hence the lines..the second thing that I noticed about the place after the door was the floor...it could have stood a sweeping or two, and sitting next to the wall gave me a view of the "heating unit" which had crumbs and a couple of pieces of old gum dropped in it, looking at its condition I pondered if the thing even works in the winter....remarkably, there was a small speaker that was playing music in the left corner that sounded rather clear....the bottle of syrup that they place on the table reminds me of the bottles of french sparkling water, it appears they just pour new syrup in it or refill it as needed, ours had the cap off so I was NOT using that....the food arrived and was presented very well...I did not eat much of my sweet baby jesus...it was not bad, just lacked something (we had them put the hollandaise sauce on the side and that stuff was disgusting, although my companion did venture to try it.) The captain crunch french toast was pretty good, no need for syrup and my companion stated that he enjoyed the eggs and the sausage., said the eggs were the best that he had ever had...an hour later those runny eggs ran right through him...all in all would I return...maybe...if I am strolling through fells point and get a desire for the captain crunch french toast with that fresh cream and fruit....other than that...I think that I will pass
(3)
Caitlin C.

Worth the hype and worth the wait. Everything I've had here is delicious, especially the captain crunch french toast. I also love the Mexican scramble, and the homemade salsa is phenomenal. There's a "secret menu"/special item called the Sweet Baby JesÃºs that's sort of like a tex-mex eggs Benedict. It's BYOB, the wait staff is very efficient and hilarious, and the coffee is good and hot. If you have to wait in line, try a fresh juice from Liquid Earth across the way!
(5)
Eric F.

To me a breakfast place is a dime a dozen and this place is no exception. They do a good job and put out a solid breakfast but the wait is always super long. And in my opinion not worth it. However if there is no line I would check this place out. Fyi this place is tiny and has super slow service
(3)
Diana C.

Quite possibly the best breakfast experience in Baltimore. Downs: Parking, Wait is a mess on the weekends, although I've heard they are 24 hrs. Ups: they are opening a new location in Fed hill, Potatoes are amazing as is the biscuit (definitely not carb controlled). Cap'n Crunch French Toast and the Cinnamon are a must. The atmosphere is great -- both intimate and interesting, true to Baltimore art.
(5)
Ashley M.

Blue Moon CafÃ© is basically one of those trendy restaurants in Baltimore you go to because everyone else has been and you don't want to be left out of the loop. The venue is extremely small and confined, but if you know the Fells Point area, you know that this is typical for most places you'd visit there. I went on a Saturday night, post club hours, so they were pretty busy. There was a small line outside of the restaurant, but nothing too major; the wait was less than 15 mins. I decided against the famous Cap'n Crunch French Toast and went a safer route, although I do plan to try them upon my next visit. Instead, I ordered pancakes, eggs, bacon, and hash browns. The food was good, nothing phenomenal; just typical a diner breakfast plate. My boyfriend ordered the same items as I did and our total came to $60 after tipping, which was a bit on the steep side for breakfast food, if you ask me. All in all, pretty cool place to eat due to its location. Maybe a bit overpriced, but I will be returning to try their Cap'n Crunch fare and see if it lives up to the hype.
(3)
Joseph W.

well I was a first timer here. My small little place next to the alley. Parking on the street. I was surprised and shocked by the amount of food they give you. I had the baby Jesus and It didn't disappoint me. STUFFED STUFFED STUFFED!!!!!!! This is definitely a hidden gem. Cant wait to take my kids down here, to try the Captain Crunch.
(5)
Viky O.

I love this little place. Originally found out about this through Food Network's Triple D and decided to check it out while I was visiting the area. When I arrived there was a 1hr + wait but stuck around to check it out and let me tell you it was worth it. Their signature captain crunch french toast are DELISH. I've made a couple of trips up there from Northern VA just for the French toast.
(5)
Jackie B.

Believe the hype! I'm not sure what I was expecting from that first bite of Cap'n Crunch French Toast. But it had a pleasantly sweet taste reminiscent of what the bf later realized was... funnel cake!! He's spot on; it tastes like a fluffier, more heavenly version of that awesome carnival treat! So good with fresh whipped cream and fruit - no syrup needed. Same goes for the scrumptiously moist Red Velvet Pancakes! And personally, I thought it tasted best with whipped cream instead of the cream cheese frosting. These were tastier than any red velvet cupcake I've had before. The popular Sweet Baby Jesus (not on the menu), which my friend Jane H. raved about, was delicious and probably my favorite dish out of the 3. The hash browns were crispy, our over-easy eggs were perfect, and the combo of hollandaise, crab meat and cheddar cheese made this really addicting. Service was very friendly and quick once we were seated. The wait was about 1.5 hours, but worth it for our first time. Sign your name on the wait-list located at the bar. If you stick around the restaurant, they'll highlight your name. But don't let this fool you! I was the 3rd highlighted name. The non-highlighted people wait-listed before me who left to hang out around the harbor gave me false hope that I'd get seated before them. But they always somehow managed to show up just in time for their names to be called.
(4)
Jason P.

Quirky and yummy.
(3)
Sam K.

Worst restaurant experience ever. I never write reviews but this was such a bad experience that I had to write this review to warn others. DO. NOT. GO. HERE. In short, the staff were extremely rude, disrespectful, and condescending. We had two young boys with us that actually remarked "wow, these are the rudest people I've ever met." At least that infused some humor into the experience. We waited 105 minutes when we were told it would be 35 minutes for a table of six. Because I was with out-of-towners that wanted to try this restaurant they had seen on TV, I (foolishly) continued waiting for what I already knew was a mediocre meal (I have been here a couple times before and each time had said I wouldn't be coming back). The staff snapped at us multiple times when we would inquire about wait times, they skipped over our names several times, and then a server actually cursed at my 64 year old aunt. After all that, the food was cold and bland. No food could ever be worth that experience. Completely ridiculous.
(1)
Michelle V.

It's an overpriced Waffle House. Nothing special here AND you'll have to wait a guaranteed hour if not more to get in.
(3)
Jack J.

First time here and what an experience! Great decore, somewhat smaller than I expected. I sat at the bar, which has four stools. Service was prompt and friendly. Ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus and Captain Crunch French Toast. It took awhile for the order to cime out, about 20 minutes, but the place was packed. The kitchen is small, so sure theres just a cook or two with a prep cook. The dishes came out and I wasn't disappointed. The Sweet Baby Jesus was spot on, alittle more crab meat would have made it perfect. Overall, very tasty, with the hollandaise type sauce poured over everything. The Captain Crunch French Toast was really good. They ran out of sugar-free syrup, I know, so I had the house syrup. Probably, the best French toast I've ever had! Overall, great experience, it's a bit pricey though so be prepared to shell out a few samolians.
(5)
Krutika D.

The Cap'n Crunch toast is to die for!
(5)
Kristi C.

THIS PLACE IS WORTH THE WAIT! My boyfriend and I came around 11am on Labor Day (the equivalent of a Sunday), and we were told it would be a 2 hour wait for a table. I'd heard such good things from multiple sources, so we decided to put our name on the list and use the downtime to walk around Fells Point. This was a great way to kill over an hour, including a stop for coffee, and then we only waited about 15 more minutes once we got back. Many people had not bothered to wait, so they got to us faster. We got the two specials, the eggs with hash browns, cheese, hollandaise sauce, and lump crab and the cap'n crunch french toast. The eggs were great, but the french toast gave us an 'O' moment and really sealed the deal. Bottom line: Make sure to come here for brunch, especially the cap'n crunch french toast, and eliminate stress and hunger/caffeine pains by having a plan for passing the time while you wait. I wish they would open a DC location, so that I can eat that AMAZING french toast again!
(5)
Anthony H.

Can you say Sweet Baby Jesus? After seeing this place on diners, drive ins it immediately got placed on my "food bucket list". Small little place in Fells point with a lot to offer. When we arrived to the BMC we were aware we would probably have a wait time. We were instructed to place our name on a list and our name would be called. It was a real surprise it only ten minutes to be seated which made us happy. We walked into a packed dinning room which was decorated with a very eclectic style. Hand painted tables, wall art and quirky knickknacks really allows your eyes to wonder. The staff really seemed like they really enjoy working there. Music playing in the dinning room and laughter hailing from good conversation I knew this was a good place. Our waiter was Jason he ran down the specials with us but we were already prepared. I went with the "sweet baby Jesus" and my wife went with the "captain crunch French toast". When our food arrived only thing I could say was "Sweet Baby Jesus." The plate came with eggs with cheese over crab meat, tomatoes, hash brown and seasoned with old bay seasoning. When tackling this beast you have to make sure you get a bit of everything. You don't want to miss anything. My first bite sent my taste buds firing on all cylinders. My wife went with the captain crunch French toast. I will tell you now you don't need any syrup for this one. The cereal isn't to sweet and isn't burnt. It gives the French toast a nice little crunch which adds a serious twist to French toast. It came with a dollop of whip cream and fresh fruit for a nice presentation. I am advocating to everyone to try this place out just once. The staff is great and to make things even better they give 20% discount to military. 20% I can barely find a place that gives 10% so this place is alright in my book for the simple fact the support their troops. Great food, laid back and just a awesome atmosphere.
(5)
Bobby H.

This place was my go to a decade ago. Now the prices have doubled (and inflation hasn't). I am not going to pay Ms. Shirley's prices and not get Ms. Shirley's quality. Don't get me wrong, the food is good (4/5), but it is not phenomenal. Wait times can be ridiculous. The specialty Zeke's coffee is delicious though. If you haven't been here, they have weird decorations. Cool? Yes. Doesn't justify the price.
(3)
Brandon S.

My absolute favorite place to eat breakfast. Very unique place with awesome food. If your a breakfast junkie don't miss out on the spot.
(5)
Yong K.

First time i went was on a saturday at prime brunch time so the wait was a bit too long for our hungry stomachs so we went elsewhere. But, we went back again around 1pm on a saturday and it was fine. The Bottom Line: Great brunch food for good price! I got the captain crunch french toast and it lived up to the hype for me. wow that sweet crunchy-ness on the outside with warm moist inside... *drool* my friend got the mexican omelette which was awesome too!! very filling small space, so not the best for huge groups Overall: GO HERE! even if the wait's a bit long, it's definitely worth it!
(4)
Shameek R.

So after checking in on Yelp for the umpteenth time at Blue Moon Cafe, it prompts me to write a review. I stagger and wonder, "how is it I've been coming here and singing the praises of this place for a few years now and haven't posted a review?" So here I present: The Tales of Cap'n Crunch French Toast and Sweet baby jesus. Now before you crucify me for my use of a lower case 'j' please understand in this reference I'm specifying a meal, not the holy individual. Having made that clarification, almost everything amazing about this place that you've seen on TV and/or read online, including Yelp, is true. Truth - it's a Baltimore hole in the wall sandwiched between Harbor East and Canton; it's about 7-9 tables large (and only two tables can hold a party of 5-7; another two or so hold up to 4, the other 2-3 tables can only seat parties of two) Truth - the lines are insane. Depending on what time you get there in the morning, especially weekend mornings, the wait can (and will) be upwards of 2-3 hours or more. Truth - the waitresses (and waiters) are Baltimore Charmers through and through. They're sweet as pie but don't take no mess. If you're nice and understanding to them (especially on those weekend mornings when they're working back to back, window to wall with customers out the door for several hours), they'll take good care of you. Truth - THE FOOD IS WORTH THE WAIT. Especially the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. I mean, the food here is all good, but that Cap'n Crunch French Toast - oh man. Three (or two if you get a small stack) pieces of thick texas toast dipped in egg wash and fried on a bed of Cap'n Crunch (partially crushed) then caramelized oh so slightly. It comes out with a dollop of whipped cream and fruit (various combinations of apple, banana, blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry). Then there's the sweet baby jesus - eggs, cheddar, tomatoes, grilled hashbrown potatoes and crab, topped with old bay and hollandaise sauce (eggs prepared how you like them - I usually get my hollandaise sauce on the side).This dish sits on its own plate, by the way. On top of that they have rotating specials like banana bread waffles, ginger bread pancakes, spinach/feta/avocado omelettes. Prices are above $10 a plate for an entree (Cap'n Crunch French Toast plate is $12 and anything with crab in it will be closer to $20 than $10, but hey this is quality ingredients and quality food). Okay, so maybe this wasn't a tale at all, but it sure was delicious to create and share it with you. If you're in town, get your buns over here (oh, and their cinnamon buns are EPIC, no pun/bun intended). If you're not, find a way to get to Charm City and get your buns over there. You can thank me later (after you eat and wake up from the food nirvana nap you'll have after dining at Blue Moon).
(5)
Virginia B.

Deliciousness! Just like I was promised by other patrons. Of course i ordered the french toast and it was superb! The running of this place is impressive. They move tables quickly yet the staff is very helpful and friendly. I expected the great food but not the great service. The Blue Moon Cafe delivered an all around quality experience!
(5)
Neelam P.

3 1/2* The wait on Sunday is pretty awful. Get ready to wait 1+ hours for brunch. The Cap'n Crunch french toast was pretty good. After it was featured on DDD I knew I just had to try it. The Cap'n Crunch adds some nice texture to the dish. I thought it was sweet enough that you didn't really need much maple syrup. We split the french toast between 3 people and it was perfect. I had the vegetarian version of the sweet baby jesus special which was interesting. The huge portion could have easily fed 2 people! I could barely taste the eggs in this dish because there was so much going on. There was salsa, black beans, hash browns, sour cream, and LOADS of cheese. I started off liking the dish, but all the cheese and oil started to get overwhelming towards the middle.
(3)
Nina U.

This place is tiny - like Bmore row-house tiny but that's why it made it onto Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Walk in and put your name on the list then join the rest of those waiting outside along the sidewalk. We waited 1/2 hr on a weekday morning- now that I know they're open 24 hrs on a weekend, I have a late night spot! It's taken me half a year to find a good day with minimal wait. Totally worth it. We got the Capt Crunch table near the fireplace. He is balancing french toast :-) Capt Crunch French Toast- soooo good! perfect consistency, light, little crunch - topped with cool whip, blueberries and strawberries - I feel like they need to advertise the french toast more on the menu but I guess people just know Hashbrowns are homemade and delightful - nothing too special but very fresh Denver omelet- good but not my style with the little chunks of ham on it Garden Style Eggs - very yummy, all thrown together on one plate. wish they added more broccoli! Biscuits - fresh and homemade, big and fluffy. served with raspberry syrup! Fresh orange juice topped it all off The ambiance is very eclectic and fun. It's a special place to bring anyone for a good breakfast or brunch.
(5)
Kassie E.

I dont see what the hype is. I had the captain crunch french toast. It was ok. I should have had it with meat and eggs or something maybe it would have paired better. The prices are kind of steep. The staff was very friendly and service was very fast. Maybe Ill come back.
(3)
Allysa D.

This place is awesome! The staff is super friendly, I love them. We usually always get the Captain Crunch French Toast - you must try it! Other amazing favorites are their biscuits and cinnamon rolls. Right out of the oven and so delicious. There is usually a wait especially on the weekends, so go early! Or, just get take-out; usually the wait for take-out is about 30-45 min, so we like to take a stroll in Fell's Point while we wait for take-out.
(5)
Keith W.

If you have never gone to Blue Moon Cafe then you haven't experienced Baltimore. Read all of the reviews...but just stop at Cap'n Crunch French Toast. It is the best......get it! Don't expect service to kiss your ass; part of the charm is that they come off as rude because their food is so good they just want to get on to the next table. Expect to wait....but worth it!
(5)
Kelli C.

I absolutely LOVE blue moon. The environment is quaint and artsy and if you can avoid a wait, the food is extraordinary and service is great. Please try the captain crunch french toast!
(5)
Orie L.

I've been meaning to try Blue Moon Cafe for years, and I finally had the chance. The only thing I enjoyed about the experience was a fellow customer offering up his window seat for us, to sit at the big round table with another single customer. Their fame has really gone to their head and customer service is not a focus. Our server disappeared often, to the point where other servers checked in on us and said "i'll let your server know" - there was obvious bickering amongst the wait staff. This took the atmosphere down. In protest of the white-out style menu with +$5 for captain crunch french toast.. I didn't order it. Another thing that ticked me off, was how hash browns were listed as a side item for many dishes, but was not on the list of sides. Come on now. I won't be returning, I can get better food and service elsewhere in Baltimore. Not worth it
(1)
Brian R.

This place is Amazing! Best breakfast spot in town! It was my first time and I got there right before the rush. I have the server a $10 tip b/c she was just that awesome and so was the food! I'd highly recommend going here. It was a little small but it was ok.
(5)
david T.

Never been here sober, always during the 24 weekend hours. Foods good, sometimes I pass out at home before I eat my to go order. Then I'm pleasantly surprised in the morning to find out that I've got French toast! Will do this again I'm sure.
(5)
Trevor L.

The captain crunch French toast was the best breakfast dish ever. It's so delicious and I finished the whole thing!
(5)
Louisa K.

The food there tastes good, but far from a four or five star. It is usually super crowded if you don't show up at weird hours like 4 am on Sunday mornings. Because of the overflowing customers, the waitresses seemed a bit tired and overwhelmed. Water glass smelled like bleach...
(3)
Juliane S.

I love this place! We went there this morning for breakfast. We got there at 8:20 am and three tables were still available. But 15 min later the place was crowded and people were waiting for table! Be there before 8:30 if you do not want to wait for more than one hour! The food is amazing! Of course we had the Captain Crunch French Toast! The Universal omelet was delicious too! My boyfriend had a side of scrapple and he said it was the best he ever had! If you want to try out this place go early in the morning! You'll not regret!
(5)
Benjamin M.

It doesn't get any better, this place is a great place and the people are awesome and the food is great!!'
(5)
Jennifer I.

love love this place. yes the wait is always ridiculously long but don't let it deter you. I usually call in and pick it up after a 30-40min wait. their famous captn crunch French toast always hits the spot. you can get the short stack for a $1 less but it comes with two pieces of toast instead of three so why not go for the full stack. I always get mine with extra whip. their sweet baby Jesus -- layers of lump crab meat and hash, topped with cheddar hollandaise sauce and tomato, is a party in your mouth. sometimes the crab part gets heavy and too seafoody for bkfst but hey. it's not listed on their normal menu so you gotta know about it. think it's $19-20. recently, we discovered how good their huevos rancheros is. the hash is particularly crispy and the sausage bit is nicely integrated into the dish. would recommend that you get it with extra green salsa sauce.
(5)
DeAnna V.

I went here like many before me because I saw this place on food network. Based on the reviews and what I've seen, I knew that this place specializes in food on food so I wasn't going to try oatmeal pancakes or something equally mundane. My table ordered a short stack of the captain crunch french toast, frito pie french toast and the sweet baby jesus. Omg I had multiple foodgasms it was so good! The frito pie was a surprise, a salty taco creation for breakfast. The captain crunch french toast was sweet and the fresh cream was perfect. Then the cheesy hash and crab in the sweet baby jesus, worth going to!
(4)
Kojo B.

Some places you go to often and they become a staple so you dont even review. Blue Moon is one of them. The good, the Captn Crunch French Toast is as good as advertised, i never pour syrup on mine since it is decadent in on itself. The sweet baby jesus is good, always ask market price before ordering it, before you get sticker shock. I have ordered a couple of items here and there and its all solid. I have noticed over the years the Captn Crunch French Toast the price has increased yr over yr. Tip: I never ever, ever, wait, for what no breakfast is worth spending an 1hr plus in sometimes frigid/hot conditions, either do takeout ($1 extra charge) or go at night during the weekends it is almost always empty.
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Sarah M.

If it weren't for the wait I would frequent here more often. Though I haven't tried any of the sweeter breakfasts for which they are known the vegetarian scramble was one of the better egg dishes I've ever had and their biscuits are delicious. If only it weren't for the long long line....
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Will T.

4/7 of us ordered the capt crunch french toast...we all became mute after the last bite...days later i have missed meetings and my girlfriend left me. I haven't eaten anything since, my palate totally unwilling, capt crunch toast you had me at "must have"
(5)
Mario T.

Get ready to wait in line if you're coming on Sat or Sunday morning. Everyone has to order the Cap'n Crunch French Toast at least once. If with a group just order one for the table. Great place to bring out of towners so they can say "they tried it." The Mexican omelett is one of my go-tos. Try going during the week - less crowds
(4)
Debjoy M.

If I could get a seat more often, this would be a 5. Come here for diabetes. You wont regret it.
(4)
Christina H.

Came to Blue Moon a few weeks ago with a coworker for lunch. He had never been and I was craving the Sweet Baby Jesus. I hadn't been in awhile and I was due for a great breakfast (at lunchtime!) and suggested coming here. I have been a few more times since my first visit and just needed to update my review. If I could give this place 6 stars, then I would. It was around 1 pm when we arrived and we had to wait about five minutes or so for a table to open up. The hostess quickly cleaned off a table for us and handed us two menus. My friend didn't know what to order, so I suggested the breakfast burritos and I ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus for myself. I wouldn't normally order a $20 meal for lunch on a workday, but I am pregnant and what baby wants, baby gets. And let me tell you, baby was VERY happy with this lunch. My friend could only finish one of his two burritos that he ordered and got a box for the other half of his lunch. I finished my whole plate and debated on ordering a cinnamon roll to go. When our waiter brought the check, I decided to go for it and asked for the cinnamon roll. He came back shortly and told me that it was the last one they had and that it was on the house! See why I want to give this place 6 stars? I am halfway through this pregnancy, so I am sure I will have several more Blue Moon cravings before this baby arrives!
(5)
Kellie L.

SWEET BABY JESUS was my dish good. See what I did there? Well if you aren't familiar, Sweet Baby Jesus is the name of the cafe's most popular dish. My boyfriend generally dislikes, as he calls it, "hipster cafes," because he believes that they do not actually serve real meals and leave one feeling satisfied. Although I don't like to admit it, some of what he was saying was the truth, because the food is generally for the looks and the Instagram pictures. However, after finishing our dishes, my boyfriend said that he really enjoyed the food and that he was happy. Blue Moon Cafe, you've won over mine and my boyfriend's hearts. Good job.
(4)
Eng P.

Guess they open when they want to these days....came from columbia had a taste for sweet baby Jesus this AM....got there fifteen minutes early so I waited until 7:02 didn't want to bombard them directly at 7...pulled on door locked...waited....7:07 or so saw three teenagers going into back door so I asked one of them are you open today? He said uh huh at 7 I said oh it's 7:10...he just walked in...ok...so I just left....at miss Shirley's now...so long blue moon I can't wait for you to open when you feel like it:)
(1)
Jess F.

The food was pretty decent. However, service was appalling. True, my friends and I were in the restaurant late on a Saturday night. But, we were far from intoxicated. Yet, for some reason, it was assumed that because we were out late we must also be drunk and disorderly. Staff was blatantly rude and disrespectful toward us despite our appropriate behavior and warm demeanors. They yelled at us and other customers on multiple occasions and simply seemed to be uninterested in the clientele. Had they been nicer, I would go back for the food. However, since the staff was nothing but rude I do not plan on going again especially during late night hours.
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Joel N.

Can't possibly be oversold... The food was delicious, portions were generous, and the service was very attentive. My coffee cup was never empty, which seems to be an exception more than the rule when comparing with other establishments. I had, and would heartily recommend, the Captain Crunch French Toast. No, syrup needed, it was delicious and just the comfort food I was looking for. The fruit and cream on top was great, the tartness of the berries a nice counterpoint to the buttery sweetness of the toast itself. I was here on a Sunday morning at 8 am, and grabbed the last open table, though folks moved through fairly quickly. By the time I left at 8:40, there was a pretty good line forming outside. According to the manager, best time on Fri/Sat is before 8 am, and Sunday before 9. All in all, a great experience. I'll be back for sure!
(5)
Tiffany Y.

*Baltimore Eats* *Yelp 365 Challenge x 2 #193/365* When you are willing to wait one hour for a table and order one of their breakfasts and their coffee is pretty decent, you cannot give less than five stars especially when the wait, the good food and friendly customer service is combined. Nestled in Fells Point, it reminds a Hawaii person of Sweet E's CafÃ© on Kapahulu while the ambiance and food is all about Baltimore with a flare of their own style intertwined. I love it that this is a small cafÃ© and it is not a chain restaurant. I love that it is situated in a brownstone and playing classic 80's rock with the waitresses friendly and real knowing how to interact with customers. I ordered the French toast that comes with eggs and bacon while I should have ordered their Cap'N Crunch French Toast! My co-worker ordered their "Sweet Baby Jesus" which must have been good because she wiped that plate clean. The prices were so decent and fair with the coffee hot and flowing. I'm just really glad that there were the local yelpies of Baltimore who provided such great tips on where to go for good food because this was one of the recommendations! The only thing that I regret is that I should have bought their t-shirt as a souvenir from Baltimore! Overall: Customer Service: Friendly, quick and knows how to deal with non-stop hungry crowds Prices: Great! Menu: Check out their menu online if you want to have an idea of what you want OR take a look at the pics posted on Yelp! My favorite? The Cap'N Crunch French Toast! Ambiance: Small but although you may have to squeeze through, it's ok-there is a nice cozy feel to it without anyone freaking that you are invading their personal space! Recommend: If you are here on business or vacationing, you'll be sorry if you don't make it a point to stop in Fell's Point to visit this cafÃ©! Note: Be prepared for a line and just place your name on the list. Trust me, it's worth the wait.
(5)
Helen C.

This place is really tiny so it was packed even at 2 PM! They don't take reservations, so you just have to write down your name and wait until a table opens up. I had the famous Captain Crunch french toast, and it was as good as the hype. It was really tasty and rich but you could practically taste the butter. I would only eat this once in a blue moon, no pun intended. The servers were super friendly, and this is a very cute and cozy establishment.
(4)
Sam R.

The biscuits are dense, moist and full of buttery goodness and the (in)famous Cap'n Crunch french toast is truly AMAZING (As a side note, there is a $5 upcharge from the normal french toast, which deterred me the first time I ate here because I reasoned I could get a whole box of Capn Crunch for $5, but in addition to the coating, you also get a pile of fresh fruit and whipped cream, so I guess it's worth $5.....there's the poor student in me talking). I also appreciate that their OJ is fresh squeezed. Oh and the cinnamon buns are the biggest I've ever seen and I'm sure their equally delicious, though I've never ordered one. This place gets 4 stars because other than their famous french toast, the breakfast food is good, but nothing special, and the wait is always sooo long on the weekends just to be seated at a table inches from another party - one time I came for a brunch date and they wanted to seat us at a table with another party. It would be awesome if they considered expanding or opening another location although some might argue that would ruin the cozy, family-run feel. But really, the location is so small that you can pretty much guarantee a 1+ hour wait to be seated any weekend morning. In the winter, they give you the option of standing in the back (where you are clearly in the way of the waitstaff going in/out of the kitchen and storage area), which only reasonably fits ~5 adults. Then, the only option is to wait out in the cold, though this clearly isn't as much an issue in the summer. No seating outside or anything for the wait, either. While waiting however, I noticed a number of people picking up to-go orders, which is probably a smart move if you want the food without the wait. So definitely come to try the Cap'n Crunch french toast, but plan accordingly and avoid during normal weekend brunch hours if you're an impatient diner or have a tight schedule :)
(4)
Matthew W.

Cap'n crunch french toast and sweet bay jesus is where it's at.
(4)
Latosha G.

Mmmmmmmmm Captin Crunch French Toast, that's all that needs to be said. It's just so freakin good. If you go to the Blue Moon Cafe, its definitely the meal to get. Make sure to get to the Blue Moon Cafe early. The place is small and they fill up quick. Although, if you are stuck waiting, the food is definitely worth the wait, so don't leave.
(5)
Lindsay R.

Best breakfast food in Baltimore, hands. down. I still dream of the Sweet Baby Jesus and Capt Crunch French toast Get there before 10AM if you want to be seated in a timely fashion!
(5)
Lea K.

The service was friendly and prompt. The atmosphere is fun and inviting. The food was soooo good. I loved the captain crunch French toast. If you are in town you have got to try this stuff!!! My husband ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus (some egg/crab/hash brown mix) and thought it was amazing! We will be back for sure.
(4)
Eunice K.

5 stars for the captain crunch french toast sweet and buttery. slightly crunchy. the fruits on top give it a nice touch cus i think it balances the buttery-ness and makes it a bit more fresh. 5 stars for the sweet baby Jesus good amount of crab meat. eggs are nice and runny. it is a little heavy. its really good when you go with a group of people who like sharing cus you can switch off from savory and sweet. 2 stars for the cinnamon roll french toast it is better than the cinnamon roll (i tried it before cus the reviews from other yelpers and i have to disagree and say the cinnamon roll was NOT good. so dry) this time i read a review about the cinnamon roll french toast (not on the menu but if you ask they might be able to make it) some parts were moist and good but about 80% was dry, crumbly and not good at all. i think dunking the cinnamon roll in the french toast mixture made it a lot better but still not good enough. i would stay away (few yelpers said the cinnamon roll and biscuit were microwaved but i did not see this) 1.5 stars for the biscuit (review from the last time i went with a group of 5 girls) ate the the last time i came and this was also dry and not good at all. my group of friends and i did not enjoy the biscuit or the cinnamon roll. 5 stars for the hash browns i like how it is buttery, soft and crispy! so delicious. the ketchup helps when it taste too greasy or heavy. i really enjoy a little tang with greasy food. i think it balances it out well. i like to order a side of hash browns if i am not getting the omelette because the omelette comes with hash and when i get the sweet baby Jesus the hash is different because the toppings. service this time around was great with the exception of one girl. she was giving us our waters and i asked her if we could place our drink orders with her and she said sure. i asked her for 2 apple juices. it did not come so i later asked our guy waiter and he quickly brought it out. i really liked the guy waiter. he was super friendly and gave off a very chill vibe. i went on saturday around 2:15 with my sister and a friend. we were seated about 5 mins after we got there. we did not have to wait :D parking was not bad at all either. if blue moon is on your right then drive until the traffic light (really really close, i think its broadway st) make a right and there are other stores and boutiques (poppy and stella, pitango, adele) there are parking spots all around that area. i was worried it might be hard to find a spot so i didn't wait and drove closer to the wine bar and near daily grind and parked at the first spot i found. as i walked to blue moon i noticed lots of empty spots right in front of pitango.
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Scarlett H.

I have been a longtime fan of Blue Moon Cafe, my only critique being that the place is too small for all its fans. Even when I try to have midnight breakfast there, I may have to wait a while to be seated. But this is the place of indulgence and soul food and everything your tongue craves and that your heart would rather avoid. I am the biggest fan of the Captain Crunch French Toast, and also I know the Sweet Baby Jesus is a must try, and even when you get fruit as a side, it's sweet fresh cut melon. The decor is great! They feature local artists and the art is actually for sale (prices listed beneath them) and the one benefit to its small size is that it does feel really really cozy. I think it may be a bit understaffed some times, so you may end up waiting a bit for your food, but it's great for a social, a lunch, a breakfast, a snack, probably not a business meeting.
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Latoya G.

What else can I say about this place, but I LOVE IT!!! Now I have yet to venture outside of my absolute favorite dish, the Captin Crunch French Toast, because it is oh so amazing, but all the food looks really good. We strolled into Blue Moon Cafe on a cold night after taking a tour of Baltimore City's Ghost Tour and a hearty meal and hot cocoa was on my mind. Not to mention the smell of cinnamon rolls wafting in the air literally draws you in. Once I get seated I really have no need to take a look at the menu because I choose the Captin Crunch French Toast every time, but the menu has a great selection of breakfast items featuring omelets, pancakes, and french toast. And Blue Moon Cafe always serves a decent portion of food so you either will leave with leftovers or leave feeling really happy that you just had the best breakfast. And I swear they make the best hashbrowns that I have ever had. They are golden and crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside...the best!!! I actually got to taste a bit of the apple bacon pancakes and those were also delish as well, a little on the sweet side but still really tasty. If you have a hankering for an early morning breakfast, brunch or a late night craving for Captin Crunch French Toast, then Blue Moon Cafe is definitely the spot to try. Just know that the wait for a table in the morning can be ridiculously long since there are only a handful of tables in this tiny place. But don't let that discourage you...GO!!!
(5)
Alan A.

I had been meaning to write a review of the Blue Moon Cafe for quite some time, so here goes... My Daughter has friends in Baltimore and when she would go to visit her friends they would bring her to the Blue Moon Cafe for breakfast. She could not stop raving about the food here, so we decided to try them. We travel down to Baltimore every year to watch the Yankees play the Orioles. We leave early in the morning to travel there so we can stop at the Blue Moon Cafe for breakfast before going to the Inner Harbor. The following morning would find us at the Blue Moon again. Because the Blue Moon is so popular the wait can be quite long so be prepared. They will take your name, then you can go walk around the area. There is a weekend flea market two blocks away and lots of small shops to browse. They indeed have the best breakfast in the world. Sarah, the owner, is a fabulous chef. Her Captain Crunch French toast is to die for. Their omelets are also amazing. Their cinnamon buns are big enough to feed a whole table and their coffee is served in a bottomless cup. They have also been featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network. This is our go to place in Baltimore for breakfast. If you find yourself in Baltimore at breakfast time give the Blue Moon Cafe a try. You too will become a fan. We last visited them in June 2013
(5)
Ria S.

Captain Crunch waffles were legit. We also got the "Sweet Baby Jesus," which was very good too. We went in the evening (6pm ish) and it wasn't crowded at all.
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Bruno F.

I came here late at night after a getting drunk at The Get Down club next door. It was 1:00 am and I got coffee and some scrambled eggs with hash browns. I recall the food being simply fantastic. It was just the thing to get re-energized and back in the game. I remember the waitress stopping by a few times so the service was good too. These guys are also pretty cheap. Would recommend!
(4)
Daisy S.

For those don't who know me, let me just say this... I'm a sucker for hash brown. And this place gave me tons of it! I was really satisfied. The hash brown was crispy, and has buttery taste, but not greasy. So, it has some kind of crunch and yumminess to it. Well, most hash brown I've eaten were cooked using oil. Maybe I'm wrong, but this one stole my heart away! The place is cute and quaint, but tiny, and yes, be prepared to wait in the long line if you come too late. They open at 7 am, so we went at about 9 am and the wait was already 45 minutes long. So, come in early and enjoy your coffee and breakfast. The staff are friendly too. So, surely it made me feel like home. While we waited, we went around the block near the water on Fells Point, it's so beautiful! I ordered veggy omelette and hubby ordered Maryland Crab egg benedict. OMG! both were soo good. The egg benedict had generous lumps of crab on them. The veggy omelette had generous portion of eggs and cheese! I love cheese, so it hit my spot! I love it so that I took them home to Austin (yes, I carried it by hand on the plane!). It's that good. It's definitely the best place to go for breakfast, especially if you are an early riser. Oh! I also looked over my neighbors's table which they have captain crunch french toasts and Sweet Baby Jesus and they oh! looks so yummy! I just wish I live there so I can go every weekend and try all the food on their menu and have good laugh and conversations with the staff.
(4)
Kate A.

Brunch at the Blue Moon CafÃ© was absolutely AWESOME! I arrived about 9:45 on a Sunday morning, and was informed there was a 45-60 minute wait for two of us. I wasn't surprised since this place is so popular, but just be prepared to wait. It's worth it! You can always walk down the street and get a coffee to pass the time. Once inside, the dÃ©cor is eclectic and fun. It was definitely a bustling atmosphere, and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Our server made his recommendations, and was attentive even though it was a packed house. Everything on the menu looked great, but you have to try the Sweet Baby Jesus. My friend and I both ordered it - lump crab meat, hash browns, grilled tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and eggs any way (I got poached). IT WAS AMAZING. Seriously. The best brunch I've had in a long time. The meal was a little pricey ($19.95), but when you're getting nice big chunks of crab meat, I think that's fair. Or if you're a sweets person, the Captain Crunch French Toast looked great too. They were also offering a Cannoli French Toast special while I was there. This is definitely not the type of place to come to if you're on a diet. I can't wait to come back!
(5)
Jasmine R.

Great food, but long lines. I only had pancakes and bacon since the specialties did not appeal to me very much. The pancakes tasted okay, I've had better. It's a good breakfast restaurant, but over priced and not quite worth the hype.
(3)
Melanie R.

Fantastic Sunday morning breakfast! As previously stated by many, the wait is less than to be desired, especially when you have to stand outside in the cold, however oddly enough, it's worth it! The french toast with cream and fresh berries was excellent, as was the side of bacon, and hash browns. My husband had the Captain Crunch French Toast as shown on the menu cover. Yummy....I had several bites! I am trying to post a pic... One note: I would not recommend any large parties. We counted only 10 tables in the entire restaurant. A six top is the largest table, and not sure where they could scoot tables together without everyone falling on top of each other. Ok after much technical difficulty, check out my french toast pic...pictures speak a thousand words!
(4)
Aurora A.

You will wait if you want to eat here. However, the good part is that you can just walk all over fells point while you wait (which you should probably due b/c you are about to have a seriously filling meal). Worth the wait??? I can't say but it's an iconic Baltimore eatery so I had to experience it at least once, right? I didn't love what I got, but , i loved what other people got at the table (hate when that happens). i think i had the some pancakes made from something non-traditional. i'd say it was worth the wait actually b/c despite the crowdedness, they were busting it out to turn the tables and they didn't rush patrons 1 iota. its a nice warm, cozy, breakfast place AND its open 24hrs on the weekends. that's rare in baltimore! i'd go again, i'd just get something else.
(4)
Kyle H.

Terrible dining experience! I've come by this place before, it's always packed...naturally, I expected the food to be high quality and service to be exceptional (judging by reviews). First, the space at the counter is way too tight, rubbing shoulders with the person next to you is inappropriate and tremendously uncomfortable. Next, they had some southwest inspired breakfast nachos on "special", however, the wait staff failed to mention that the dish was $14.95, which is way over priced for a whole bag of tostitos dumped on a plate, with eggs, black beans, chorizo and ~2tbspoons of sour cream (disgusting). The coffee and pancakes were ok, though I was unable to get one pancake as the waitress just shuffled away and charged me for a short stack (SS-3 huge pancakes). All in all, it was a tremendous disappointment. I wanted to complain, but I was too uncomfortable in such tight quarters to have any desire to stay in the establishment any longer. Trial and error...tragic!
(1)
Cara-Michele N.

When you need so great comfort food this is the place to go!! Tastyyyyyyyyyy.
(4)
Rayona Y.

One of the best breakfasts in Baltimore, but be prepared to wait for it! This little place only seats 32 including the 4 bar seats, but is worth waiting for. Great coffe for starters, and cinnamon bun is large enough to share. If you're having a biscuit, it's more of an appetizer, also big enough to share. It comes with homemade raspberry jam...I hate raspberry, but ended up buying a jar to take home, it was so good! All of their creative egg dishes are amazing, as is the famous Cap'n Crunch French toast. Only open until 3 on weekdays, but 24 hours on the weekend.
(5)
Michelle E.

This was one of the best breakfast meals I've had anywhere. That would usually win a 5 star review. Unfortunately, I have to agree with nearly all of the other reviewers when it comes to the service: pretty crappy. I went for brunch around noon on a Tuesday with 3 others. There was a 30 minute wait. I'm not usually used to a wait during the week but 30 minutes isn't too bad. Upon entry, it is unclear what you are supposed to do to get a table. There was no obvious person who worked there for a few minutes. I walked up to the bar area and waited, and a man eventually emerged from the kitchen, and handed me a clipboard to 'sign up' for a table. Okay. I dug the ambiance in the place: it has obligatory moon items with some witch decor thrown in for good measure. The highlight of the dining experience (besides the fab food) was the 90's radio station playing throughout. Cranberries, Deep Blue Something, Crash Test Dummies, MONTELL JORDAN. Heard it all. We also undoubtedly annoyed the tables around us as we cracked up to our vision of Montell Jordan in the kitchen making orange juice singing, "This is how we do it!" and presenting it to the tables as, "Somethin for the honeys!" Act like that's not hysterical. The menu was pretty diverse with some vegetarian-friendly options. I had checked out the menu in advance, so knew that I was going for the vegetarian potato pancakes. My husband went for the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough pancakes, which was a special. One of our friends ordered the fabled Captain Crunch French Toast and his wife opted for one of the omelets. There was one server and one food runner, and all the tables were full. If I am absolutely certain I'm going to have a delicious meal, which was true in this instance, I am fine with a long wait. I mean, I guess Baltimore could be considered 'The South' compared to what I'm used to, so maybe that is partly a reason for the wait? The only conditions I have for maintaining a positive mood during an hour+ wait after ordering, are that my coffee mug and water glass are given proper attention. They weren't. At all. Shouldn't someone be walking around with a coffee pot, like, constantly? Not the case here. Each time one of us needed a refill, the server was nowhere to be found or was chatting with the food runner/host. The coffee was delicious, so this was bogus! My vegetarian potato pancakes were insanely good and I actually housed everything on my plate. This was the lone sane portion at the table. The other portions were enough to feed 3 people per plate. My other favorite at the table was the Captain Crunch French Toast. It is LEGIT. The fruit that came with the meal was delicious, also. My friends were a bit disappointed they couldn't bring the leftovers home since we were 2.5+ hours from home. I would definitely eat here again despite the questionable service. I did feel bad as we were getting ready to leave because there was some monstrosity with her children at the next table who sent her breakfast, that she no doubt waited an hour for, back, because 'a fly landed on it.' Are you serious? She was nasty about it, as if it was the server's fault that a lone fly decided to check out her delicious breakfast.
(3)
Natalie C.

Knock on wood, I have never waited for a table. I am not sure how I do it. But a friend of mine and myself go regularly for breakfast dates here and i get a table every time. My goal is to eat something different every time I'm there. So far I've done it. I've eaten from pancakes to Benedict to vegetable potatoes pancakes. Everything is always delicious. Service is decent. It gets pretty busy. Hugeeee portions. I forget every time. Homemade biscuits and jam. Great prices.
(5)
Sharon L.

While visiting a college friend in Baltimore, he insisted that we eat our (late) lunch here. Since it was a Saturday, there was an hour wait even at 3pm, but that was fine with us; we walked around the nearby area and when we arrived back at the restaurant, they had bar seating for us. The food... we opted to share a slice of the famous Captain Crunch French Toast, and I believe he opted for an eggs benedict plate while I got a biscuits and gravy plate. The portions are massive, but nothing was better than that french toast (although everything we ordered was delicious!). The service was excellent and other customers were very friendly. I would definitely visit again if I were in the city.
(4)
Karen R.

Went during the week so we didn't have to wait very long. The place is tiny so I imagine it gets super busy on other days. I had the sweet baby Jesus which was delicious. You can't go too wrong with hash browns, eggs, crab, and hollandaise sauce. My friend had the veggie omelette which she enjoyed. Would definitely recommend for a friend. Be aware that they will not split a check on multiple cards so bring cash or get ready to treat.
(4)
Chrissy K.

Atmosphere and great food. Yes please.
(5)
Michelle W.

To echo what everyone else has said, the Captain Crunch waffles french toast was amazing! Be warned though that it's a big serving. I loved that because it's coated in the cereal, it also has a nice crunch to each bit. Also loaded with fresh fruit, so I didn't feel too guilty eating it.
(5)
Susan J.

Super long wait (2 hrs), super delicious food, mediocre service. The food is worth the wait! Get the captain crunch french toast and share it with a friend. I would love to go back and try the cinnamon bun I saw another table get. I didn't love the country burrito...it was pretty flavorless. Pretty touristy and busy, but I've only been during brunch so maybe it can be quieter at other times. Just get what people recommend here and walk it off around Fells Point.
(4)
Mathew M.

Went with a group of 5. I was told it would be an hour and a half wait. We ended up waiting for two hours and ten minutes before getting called. No real system in place, just a guy with a notebook writing names down. Recommendation: If you want to try it, go with two or by yourself. A lot of people with a party of 2 that came after us got seated because they only have two or three tables that can fit 5. Everyone on Yelp is raving about the Sweet Baby Jesus and that's what I got. It was pretty good. I can't complain. It's not on the menu so I'll let you know now, the meal costs $25. A bit overpriced if you ask me - for a breakfast dish with no steak (only crab). Then we got the bill. A 20% gratuity was already added to my bill before I received it. This is a pet peeve of mine. So basically my waiter/waitress could have been rude / unattentive / etc. and I still would be forced to pay a 20% TIP? Where is the logic in that? If you look at the other comments, apparently this is standard even for parties of just 2 people. Our waitress was nothing to write home about, no extra service or anything. I would understand 15 or maybe even 18, but 20 is on the high end for an automatic tip. On our trip, we also went to Miss Shirley's Cafe. I would definitely suggest that over this place. This place is a bit over-hyped.
(2)
Rob L.

Well I decided to give this place a second chance and suffer through the wait and the cramped style and I'm glad I did. If for nothing else just go for the experience. The wait staff did a great job handling the crowds and was on top of everything, especially our waitress Tori? I believe that was her name. I had one of the benedicts which was a special menu item. Great presentation and taste was one of a kind. It certainly wasn't your ordinary benedict. I finally tried the Capt. crunch French toast and to be honest it was good but it wasn't the highlight of the meal and I've had better specialty french toast at other places. You are better off sticking with some pancakes. I had the multi grain with blueberries which was fresh. The true star of the meal was the cinnamon roll. It was light, HUGE and homemade. The cinnamon roll will be the one reason why I will be coming back but most likely be getting it to go. It is an experience coming here during the busy hours. The combination of the crowds, the small size, tightly packed in with your neighbor and the personalities on the other side of the counter make for good entertainment.
(4)
Sarah E.

Come on people.....there are enough reviews on here and enough hype for this place in general for you to know what you are getting yourself into if you come here. 1. YOU WILL HAVE A LONG WAIT. End of story. You think its overrated? Then don't wait! But don't expect the restaurant to change their system or expand when they clearly have a huge group of people that are willing to squish in and wait. That being said, my boyfriend and I showed up at 8:30am last Sunday. Our wait was quoted at 40 minutes. So we walked down to the lovely coffee shop Cafe Latte'da which is right down the street got a drink and relaxed on their couches for a little while. By the time we went back over to Blue Moon we only waited about 20 minutes. 2. The seating is cramped, but it is a Baltimore row house...so that is to be expected. Our service was average, not special and not horrible. 3. The Food....5 stars!!! (At least based on what we each ordered) My boyfriend ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus. If you are from Maryland and love crabs then you must order this breakfast! First of all the portion size is huge! The hashbrowns were crispy and the eggs cooked well. Then you get huge chunks of jumbo lump crab meat covered in a creamy Hollandaise and liberally dusted with Old Bay. Old Bay makes everything taste better (IMHO) Although they looked delicious I did not order the Capn Crunch French Toast. Instead I went with the Apple Bacon pancakes which were everything I want in a breakfast all rolled into one! Sweet apples and bacon are cooked right into the pancakes themselves giving it a perfect balance of salty and sweet. Then on top there is a caramelized brown sugar, apple bacon chutney or sorts. Delicious :) I ordered a short stack which was a wise choice because the pancakes are massive and I had no hope of even coming close to finishing them. So overall, the food is really good, the service is ok, and the wait sucks. So if you want a satisfying meal on the spot....then don't go here. Otherwise, go early and be prepared to wait for some good food.
(4)
Taheerah B.

review for June 23, 2012 Here's the deal- There are many reviews about this place, and if you haven't figured out by now that the cap'n Crunch French Toast is amazing, then I don't know what else to say. The place is small and hot, but the food is great. I love sweets, and the Cap'n Crunch French Toast is not for people who don' t like their food sweet. The hash brown was standard, nothing special, but cinnamon roll sent my sweet tooth into overdrive :) yeah, I know that I shouldn't have ordered both, but the cinnamon roll was breakfast the next day. Many reviews complain about the customer service. My server, Jaime, was a doll. like me, she was vegetarian, so she was able to help me with the menu, and she was very attentive. true, the food took a while, but hey, it was made to order, and I was in great company. Also, many reviews talk about the wait time, well, I came during non- peak hours, and was waited on promptly.
(5)
Courtney A.

YUMMMMYYYYY!!!! The Captain Crunch French Toast does NOT disappoint!! Also, the cinnamon rolls are unbelievable!!
(5)
Kris L.

I went late on a Saturday night (it's open super late! Yelp your hours are wrong) This place is tiny. Luckily we had no wait at midnight. The captain crunch French toast was pretty awesome and unique-crispy and flaky on the outside while chewy and moist inside. Also had the chocolate chip pancakes which really weren't anything special. Biscuits were super dry. Hash brown were super fried (aka drenched in oil) but literally had no seasoning. Service was really bad (we had a waitress in training and we waited so long to order that a different waitress stopped her break early to come take our orders). Prices were reasonable. Probably wont be back. Unfortunately didn't meet all the hype!
(3)
Monica B.

Had an early dinner at 6 pm on Sunday. All but 2 tables were empty so we were seated right away. Food came out fast and was pretty good. I'd rate it a 7 out of 10. The only negative was the way the bill was handled afterwards. A detailed bill isn't provided unless you request it. Also the wait staff is permitted to automatically add gratuity at their own discretion after 3pm for any size party. Note: The menu does state gratuity is included for parties over 5. Mine was only 4: 2 kids and 2 adults. Our waitress charged us 20%. A bit steep and presumptuous on her part.
(3)
E Z.

Great breakfast and atmosphere, but very cramped. Recommend going during the week as weekend are really packed. The food is delicious.
(4)
Mark W.

wait almost an hour to get a table. But it was worth. Food is great.
(4)
Jean S.

Definitely unique menu items. Food is definitely flavorful but very heavy. Would go on a weekday where wait is less than 30 minutes but not sure I'd want to wait for over an hour on the crazy weekends.
(4)
Jennie T.

Great place for brunch! The wait is a little long though, on a Sunday morning at around 10:30am. Our wait was an hour, and I don't believe we started eating until around noon. But was the wait worth it? You bet it was! I ordered the Captain Crunch French Toast. It was delicious! Three stacks of French toast topped with their special whip cream and strawberries, kiwis, and blueberries. Yum! Janet W. ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus. Hash browns, lumps of crab meat, eggs, hollandaise sauce. OMG. It was amazing! We shared our food with each other. Mine was a little bit on the sweet side, and hers was a bit more savory. Both plates were delicious. We practically inhaled our food! Everything was gone within 15 minutes (I may be overestimating because I'm wasn't exactly looking at the time. Time just flew). We got our check, and we left happily full (but not too full). The portions were good.
(5)
Sarah P.

Amazing! We waited an hour and it was worth it! The cinnamon roll was to die for. Sweet and perfect! The Captin crunch French toast was badass!! Just as good as everyone says! The bacon was really good too. I usually don't like thick cut bacon but it was cooked perfectly and tasted great. I can't wait to go back!
(5)
Lisa D.

I attempted to go here twice on my last trip to Baltimore. The first day there was a 2 hour wait (we went elsewhere), which I understood when I went back the next day and saw how small the place was. The Cap'n Crunch French Toast was something special, but the Sweet Baby Jesus was just meh. I might go back for the French toast another time if I'm in the area and have time to kill, but other than that, I wasn't very impressed.
(2)
Melvin A.

Went in later afternoon on a Sunday to avoid the crowd. My party and I were sat immediately, but taking my order took some time and, to the credit of the sever, she repeated it verbatim. Here's the issue: upon receiving my order, everything was cold and nothing matched how I ordered it. The server was flippant with her lack of regard and limp apology. Add to that, one check per table and one method of payment was annoying but not so bad. Food was decent, but not worthy of praise.
(2)
Alan B.

This place lives up to its reputation no doubt. It reminded me of Star Seeds Cafe In Austin TX, just better. Its about 500 sqft, but the food that is created inside should come with a DEA license number. Original, flavorful, well thought out fare that makes the hour + wait outside well worth it. If you plan to come with a large party, do what the locals do and post a "place holder" individual who will reserve the table and wait it out until it is open. Once ready, just roll on in and sit down.
(5)
Craig H.

My wife and I came here on a Sunday morning around 10 AM. We drove from Philadelphia, PA after seeing it on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. The line was out the door but luckily we were only a party of two and were able to be seated within minutes. Quite simply, it was worth the two hour drive. I ordered the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. It was great! Huge portions of the french toast that were covered in home made whipped cream and fresh fruit. Soooo good!
(5)
Manri P.

Cap'n Crunch French Toast, Cinnamon Rolls, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy! This is what I order every time I come here and it is beast. Is it the best ever? . . . maybe, maybe not, but it does hit the spot, always. The wait is long, the seating is scarce, and if you sit in the front you'll get hit by gusts of wind (in the winter time) each time someone opens the bloody door. I feel so bad for the ones of you that are much too precious to wait or have had a sad-face experience from non-prompt service. It is a small operation in a small place that is being run by a lady that is working her ass off with a handful of workers. Maybe this place is not for you. Like I said, there may be better tasting renditions of these dishes out there, with the exception of the CCFT (damnit, that is a tasty dish), but it is difficult to find it at these prices. Also, there is an active duty military discount. * side note, the owner went to Great Lakes, Illinois and cooked for the Naval troops over there... that is pretty freakin cool in my book.
(5)
Joe K.

A little bit of an update from my last visit, I am unsure what happened, but if it is the lack of customer focus, or 20-something hipsters make for the worst wait staff. This wouldn't have been an issue if it was once or maybe just that one employee, but it's the whole staff. I have tried to get take out, often times I need to call 5 times before I can get through, what a pain just to order! Finally, though the captain crunch french toast is a good dish, and their eggs and hash browns are delicious; I am going to be taking a break from the mediocre service and food. Who's recent quality seems to be sloppy, and not worthy of 5 star's by any means ; tv specials, news, and all other types of press doesn't excuse poor service.
(2)
Liz R.

Really good breakfast, and I'm glad we did the pre-vacation Yelp to find it. I couldn't decide between the Biscuits and Gravy and the Captain Crunch French Toast... so I got half orders of both. The french toast was particularly satisfying (and I'm not even a fan of the cereal), covered in real whipped cream and fresh berries. Lighter than I expected and awesome with syrup. The B&G was standard, other than the biscuits were huge and pretty lead-y in the belly. Ken got the Chorizo and Eggs, which was a dull dish other than the hashbrowns. Now, I'm not usually a fan of breakfast potatoes (I ask for a pancake or two sub instead), but these... they have to put drugs in them or something because they were damn good. Teeny tiny place. We didn't have to wait because we went at 9am on a Monday, but it was still pretty packed.
(4)
Susan C.

Awesome food! Best cinnamon buns I've ever had. Cap'n Crunch french toast is a must!! Only downfall is this place is small and there is always a wait on the weekends.
(4)
David W.

Sweet baby jesus was amazing, as well as the captain crunch french toast. Walked in at 2 and did not have to wait at all for a table. Service was good although a member of my party's order was messed up. They took it back and brought a new correct order quickly. Overall excellent food and great service, definitely worth visiting
(5)
Nate M.

I'd been meaning to goto this place for quite a while and finally bit the bullet and decided to go one morning. I know theres always quite a bit of a wait since it is such a small place, but the wait was even worse than I possibly imagined. Granted, we went at what might have been the worst possible time (sunday morning), but still, we were quoted that the time until sitting down would be something like an hour, and it ended up being almost two. When we got inside, it was slow again! I realize they are overwhelmed but I was grumpily hungry. This adventure ended up eating up the whole morning. The food was pretty good- I got the country scramble, and CC got the famous captain crunch french toast (I wanted this! but we weren't both going to order the same thing -_-) and a massive cinnamon roll. The portions were very generous, and the meal was good, but it wasn't mind-blowingly amazing. I enjoyed this place, and might come back at an off-time, but I just don't think the wait is worthwhile for the food that I get most of the time. Maybe if they expanded into a larger space. For now I'd rather just get a similar meal from somewhere that has a more reasonable wait time.
(3)
J w.

Great food. Namely the captain crunch french toast and the sweet baby Jesus. There's always a line. We always enjoy our food and you can bring your own alcohol in. They need to invest in some sort of management system for seating the tables. The guy that was in charge of the list today was skipping names and calling repeats and had a bad attitude. The place has a big following and is popular and I think this leads to the staff having a nonchalant attitude towards customers.
(3)
R U.

After hearing much praise and hype about Blue Moon Cafe, I finally got the chance to try it out and very much wanted to like this place. I had the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Captain Crunch waffles, both of which were pretty underwhelming to me. The waffles weren't bad, but didn't seem significantly different from the waffles you could get at other breakfast joints. The cheese sauce that smothered the hash browns took away the nice crunch that it had, and was really what killed it for me. I also had to look pretty hard for the crab and maybe found just a few pieces here and there. Overall, solid, but nothing to write home about. The next time I'm looking for a good brunch spot in the area, I'd probably opt to pay a bit more for Ms. Shirley's.
(3)
becky t.

Got the cap'n crunch French toast.. Eggy and soft, and it looks like they use texas toast for the bread. came with some whipped cream and berries, but not a lot (which was fine - I assume people ordered extra since in some pictures it is loaded on?) It was good and filling, but expensive - almost $14 after tax! Regular French toast is $6 on the menu or $8 with fruit and whipped cream add ons, so it was a little bit of a sticker shock. I thought it was a bit much to charge almost double for dredging it in commercial cereal. Next time am going to try making it at home.
(3)
Kristen M.

The captain crunch French toast was probably the best thing I have ever had in my life.
(5)
Modyssey G.

This is my new favorite place!!! I had been wanting to go here for months. After my joke of a breakfast at Teavolve the day before, I decided it was finally time to make the trip. I had no idea what to expect when I first walked in. It was pretty small, but the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We walked up to the bar to put our name on the waitlist, and the waitstaff were doing shots of chocolate milk because the ravens had scored a touchdown (awesome!). We got there around 1:30pm and there was a wait, but it wasn't too long. We waited for about 15-20 minutes. The service was wonderful! The staff was super friendly, and they made sure our water glasses and coffee cups were never empty. Now the best part was the food! We started out with a cinnamon roll to share, and it was so good! Very warm and chock full of cinnamon. For our entrees, I got the G&G Country Scramble, and my boyfriend got the Sweet Baby Jesus. Everything was so flavorful and fresh, and the portions were huge! It was excellent!
(5)
Angela L.

1st time visit receives 4 stars. 2nd time visit receives 3 stars. According to my hubby, I'm being way generous. If he wrote this review, he would give one star. Don't get me wrong. Their famous 'Sweet Baby Jesus' and 'Cap'n Crunch French Toast' are really good. Although I noticed our french toast at least was kind of cold with less fruits on top compared to our 1st visit. My hubby and I deliberately chose to visit this place during off-peak hours (once on a weekday around 7pm and once on a weekend night around 8pm) so there was no wait. The restaurant was not empty, but everyone who came after we were seated also got seated right away. So why am I giving this place only 3 stars? It's their service. The place was not super busy. I didn't mind the fact that food takes a while to be prepared/cooked. I can wait. I didn't even mind our waitress never came back to refill our water. I had enough water. But it's bad when they don't come to get our order. It's really bad when they are totally MIA when we want to pay and leave. A waiter & a waitress were chatting up a storm with their back turned against their patrons. They faced the kitchen and never looked around to see if anyone else needed anything. Would I go back? Not really. Maybe I will attempt to make their french toast at home.
(3)
Casey C.

Sure the wait sucks but put your name in and go get a drink somewhere. The captain crunch French toast is what you need to try but everything else is good as well.
(5)
Megan L.

Don't look at any more reviews, just go here and get a biscuit, Captain Crunch French toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus. Trust me, you won't regret it. Service is on point too
(5)
J. M.

For a superb brunch, this is the more traditional rival to the immense and flashier Miss Shirley's Cafe. However, they're radically different from each other with BMC being a smaller and more intimate location with a more condensed menu of many fine options. The wait seems intimidating at first but the eaters devour the food and the service is speedy enough that it'll have you ordering before long. Warm, cheerful and distinctive and manages to still challenge MSC.
(4)
Paul S.

Best Breakfast I ever had! Yes, I will say right now its a long wait, go during the week you'll wait an hour for heavenly food. Weekend, you might be out of luck. Three to four hour wait. But there's a light at the end of the tunnel, the wait is all worth it in the end. The captain crunch french toast is unlike any other. Light, flaky, and sweet without being overly sweet. No syrup needed, you can cut it with a spoon. Comes with top quality fruit and whipped cream on top. Bacon was crispy and thick. Hash browns were extra crispy just how I enjoy them. Tasted like french fries for breakfast, I detected peanut oil, but I could be wrong. Fresh squeezed OJ, I usually hate pulp but with juice this fresh I couldn't turn it down. All in all a good value at 30 bucks for two people, if you are looking pay 5 bucks hit up Denny's... if you want the best breakfast and aren't in a rush, want to enjoy the day, this is the place to go. Our server was incredibly nice and helpful as well. Now That I've gone here I'm addicted and must, I repeat MUST go back! I was a fool to wait as long as i did. You won't be disappointed. Those who thought otherwise must have different priorities of a good breakfast. Or are just insane!
(5)
Ami M.

The captain crunch french toast is as amazing as everyone says - It is not overwhelmingly sweet, it is crunchy, it is not eggy, and it comes with fresh fruit on top. I think it comes with 3 slices, I can never finish because I have to get a side of hashbrowns as well since they are AMAZING! They must be cooked in a stick of butter, the top layer is so crispy but they almost melt in your mouth. I can't explain it, the hashbrowns are just awesome. I'm only giving Blue Moon 4 stars because the other items I've tried have always been blah. I'm vegetarian, so can't comment on a lot of their food, but I have yet to find anything other than the captain crunch french toast and hashbrowns that are beyond average. I may update after trying more stuff though!
(4)
Chris L.

Food looks good! Tiny place. Always a wait. Waiter asked us to wait outside, it was raining(really). Breakfast food is easy folks. Good luck.
(2)
Allen G.

I am not sure where to start. Ohhhhh yes, CAPTAIN CRUNCH ENCRUSTED FRENCH TOAST!!!! AHHHHHH, three pieces of actually Texas toast, dipped in egg, and Captain Crunch, pan fried to perfection, and served with a fresh berries and fresh whipped cream with a little cinnamon. Then you are ready for you mid morning nap. I have been there 3 or 4 times in the past year, and is has always been great food and great service for a VERY reasonable price. Typically I go with my wife and both get 2 eggs, wheat toast, bacon, juice, coffee and then ONE order of CCT to share for about $30 with tip. It sounds like a lot, but you will not need lunch. Basically I love this place. My eggs are always perfect, and they use a local bakery for they bread. If you have not tried this place, you should. But show up early, because usually there is a wait, and well worth it.
(5)
Todd W.

Expect to wait about a half an hour to an hour for this terrific breakfast joint. While the coffee is a bit average, you'll find that most of the food here is unreal. Yes, the sweet baby jesus in just about the best thing on a breakfast plate. (Crab Meat, Eggs, Hash browns, cheese, sauce) I highly recommend this place for a visit if you are in the area. Though a tad pricey for breakfast, it's worth it!
(5)
Elsa M.

There's Cap'n Crunch French Toast in heaven. How do I know? Because I know that heaven is filled with all things good and beautiful and right and if it's not up there, then doggone it: It ain't heaven. It's probably limbo or purgatory or some other in-between waiting room the Catholic Church taught me about and then discredited later on. Not heaven. People told me about it before. I didn't understand. I mean, I didn't go to town on Cap'n Crunch cereal as a child. Why would I care about it as an adult? Therein lies the craziness of it all. The love I had for this creation after one bite was indeed unparalleled. It came to me (bigger than I had assumed it would be) covered in whipped cream and wild fruits and berries. Ah! The presentation was trÃ¨s magnifique - like a little piece of yummy artwork. I tried to pace myself, but the sinfulness of it all got the best of me and I was quickly having my way with the entire dish. It must have been a sight to see! I didn't even attempt to pollute the already perfect dish with maple syrup. It didn't need any. It was flawless the way it was. It was a Friday morning when I went and there was a bit of a wait. The restaurant is rinky dinky small and it was hot with little AC, so some of the patrons were a bit tart. Not the best smelling bunch and definitely not immediately appetizing. Down to four starts as a result, Blue Moon earned its fifth star back thank to its BYOB policy. My friend and I had enough mimosas to ensure an early start to the weekend for sure! Another thing - Blue Moon Cafe is open ALL. NIGHT. LONG on the weekends. How do you not love that? I will ask it again: HOW DO YOU NOT LOVE THAT?! Cap'n Crunch French Toast 24/7. Are you kidding me?! That ain't even right! YES!!! I know one of these days I am going to have to attempt to order something else just to try it out, but for now, I am jockin' CC French Toast more than a dweeb at a cheerleading convention. FantÃ¡stico!!!!
(5)
Todd G.

It's easier to get a table on Sundays after 3:30pm. Nothing like an excellent big breakfast for Sunday dinner. You have got to try the Sweet Baby Jesus! I have never been one to like crab in general or even think of it with breakfast but WOW! The crab and the hash browns are truly what make this dish and its perfectly balanced out with 2 fried eggs, fresh tomato and hollandaise! I cannot wait to come back to Baltimore JUST to eat here and try their other dishes like the Red Velvet pancakes and the Captn crunch French toast. Also excellent service and staff are very friendly and helpful. Just make sure to tell them IF it's your first time because when we did they took a lot of time to go over the most famous dishes.
(5)
Min K.

This place is amazing and I wish I lived in Baltimore again just so I can eat this every morning. Captain crunch toast is amazing but it doesn't look the same as it is presented on their website (fruit on the side and not as much). Still so good but I can feel myself getting fatter... BUT IT'S WORTH IT. gahhd i'm salivating as we speak. I had their veggie omelette and the biscuit that comes with it is good. Actually, I think the jam made it taste wonderful. LOVE. IT.
(5)
Leah J.

Cap'N Crunch french toast, sausage gravy & biscuits...this place is AMAZING!!! Very tiny spot & most likely you will be waiting for a while but I must admit despite the size & wait this place does not let you down when it comes to the food. Also, staff is super cool & friendly. Come if you haven't already & come back again if you been before!
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Adam C.

This was my second time to this place and both times the wait was interminable. The first time I visited it was right after they were featured on DD&D so I accepted the wait. Also, there were semi accurate in how long it was going to be. This time around, we got there and were told it would be 45 minutes. An hour and a half later we still hadn't been seated. Thomas, the host was continually snooty as we periodically checked in and meanwhile we patiently stood in the sub freezing weather after the continued reassurances that it would only be a few more minutes. Finally he told us we were next on the list. Imagine our surprise when a family with kids strolled up and were seated ahead of us. Based on their flimsy clothes it was apparent that they were local and regulars but frankly this is not excusable. We performed our HF of the social contract and we felt disgust at Thomas for cheating us out of our rightful seating just because he knew these folks and didn't know us. We agreed that enough was enough and we left without getting to enjoy the food inside. It's a shame because I know from experience how good the food was and now, because of this jerk I will never recommend this place again. Come to think of it, there are so many exciting dining opportunities out there. Why would I waste two hours of my day waiting when I could walk down the street and immediately get seated and have an equally fantastic brunch.
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Andrew H.

Very tight seating. Had to wait along a wall and felt in the way. Left and went to Joann's kitchen and was seated immediately.
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Sarah M.

0 stars actually. I never got the chance to eat there, this review is based entirely on [the lack of] customer service. We tried to visit this place yesterday afternoon (Sunday.) After reading all of the reviews here we were excited to go, but wanted to avoid the Sunday brunch crowd. We decided to eat a late breakfast and take the kids in the afternoon for a nice treat. What should have been about a 20-minute drive ended up being about an hour, because we took the wrong freeway and got lost, and meandered our way through Baltimore. Then we had to find our way around a festival that had blocked off several streets. When we finally found it, we had to find parking. So about 30-40 minutes later we found a parking garage, paid $10, and walked about 1/2 mile to the cafe. What does this have to do with the price of beans? Well, clearly we were motivated to come here. So I was really surprised when we arrived and the customers walking out the door were upset and said that they'd been turned away because the restaurant was closing for the day. It was about 2:15 in the afternoon, by the way. We walked in and were told that the kitchen was closed due to the Fells Point festival. I pointed out that Yelp lists their hours as being open 24 hours on the weekends, to which I was told "Well you shouldn't have come so late." I asked if we could just order something that was already ready, since we had travelled and gone out of our to finally make it over here & that we weren't local and this was a special occasion for us, and the blonde lady was very rude and she shook her head at me and said that they don't have anything already made, it's all made to order, and that she was "sorry" (tone of voice was really rude) and then she walked away. The man did most of the talking, and he was pretty rude and kept asserting that we should have known better than to come at 2:15 during this festival. I guess it's a huge event... I reiterated that we were new to the area, not local to Baltimore, and I didn't know they had a festival, or why it would close down the restaurant. He also told me that Monday they'd be getting new equipment in. I said that we'd try to make it back but I was really disappointed they wouldn't serve us (almost every table was full of customers, by the way) This whole time, a younger lady was also trying to mediate and she was sincere and apologetic, but not rude and condescending like the other two. I asked her if this was a frequent thing or something I could call ahead next time to make sure they were open (to which the blonde lady, who had just walked back to the counter, said "we don't take phone reservations!") and the younger lady explained that I could call to verify they were open, but that this festival was one of the biggest events in the area and is only once a year, and for the cafe to close early like this was a very rare thing. Lastly, I asked if they had any recommendations for somewhere we might be able to eat, because now it was way past when we should have eaten lunch (because we got lost along the way and didn't plan for time to find parking) and was told that "there's lots of food at the fair. You can just walk around and get some food there." I explained that it was cold out and that's not what we had in mind- did they know of any restaurants nearby? We had already paid for parking and needed to eat and I didn't know the area at all. The man suggested a place around the corner and said "but they're probably closing early for the festival too." We sat outside for about 10-15 minutes looking on our phones (yelp apps!) for kid-friendly places within walking distance, that still had brunch food. I "checked in" at that point @Blue Moon and noted that I was disappointed. We decided to go around the corner to the other place to see if they were open. When we got to the corner I heard someone yelling "hun" a few times. I turned around and the man was gesturing for us to come on back so we could eat. I waved my arms and called "no thank you!" The other place was, in fact open, with no plans of closing early, and they were happy to accomodate us. While that experience isn't completely awful, it wasn't great, but here is the rest of it that really upset me. I posted on BMC's facebook page that I was disappointed. Here is the conversation that ensued. I'm pretty upset at the discourteous nature of most of the staff here. It's really just a shame that they couldn't be professional. Kitchens close for technical issues, food sometimes runs out, and sometimes business is slow and you close the doors early for the day. None of these thing were the case. And in any regard, the way they spoke to us was extremely rude, and that continued on their Facebook posts. I will screenshot the conversation on Facebook and post as a photo, since I'll otherwise exceed max character limit. *Can't upload the photos. Will copy the text into a follow-up review when I'm able to.
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Kelli H.

Came here on a Sunday. They estimated a 90 min wait, however it was more like 3 hours!! I glanced at the waitlist when we got in and they called 3 tables that had their name written down after us. They compensated us with the last cinnamon roll from the kitchen and it was very tasty, even with evil stares from around the room. The Captain Crunch French toast, Vegetarian omelet, and Sweet Baby Jesus were all amazing. Overall, I wished that the servers were more friendly and less tired and that there was more organization. But because the food was so good, I would definitely come back.
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Danielle W.

So you've heard the hype about this place...was it worth it?? Well let me start by saying there was a wait. There is always a wait. We thought we were being sneaky by going around 2:30 on a Saturday, past normal breakfast zone...nope, hour wait. And this is the ONLY reason I did not give 5 stars. That said...Crab and Bacon Benedict? YES PLEASE. And boy did it not disappoint - everything was cooked perfectly - lots of lump crab meat, smooth delicious hollandaise, perfectly poached eggs and perfectly crisp hash browns. (hash browns are a sticking point for me too - I cannot believe how many "breakfast" places cannot make decent hash browns without serving them under cooked or burnt) My friend had the "Sweet Baby Jesus" special and all she could say was "Sweet Baby Jesus this is good!" Pretty much identical of the cooking perfection detailed above. If only this place was a little larger so that there was not always a wait...and they served alcohol so I could add a mimosa, that'd be amazing. But to answer my question....YES this place is totally worth the visit (and the wait). Oh one other thing to note - they will not run more than one credit card per check. That was a pain since neither of us carry much cash.
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Kristen M.

Having just moved to the area, my husband and I were searching for new breakfast places. He is a huge biscuits and gravy fan and I just love breakfast, so we did a search and came up with a few options. Blue Moon Cafe was one. We then remembered that it was on the food network a while back, but didn't remember much about it except for their famous Cap'n Crunch french toast. We arrived and as others have said, had to wait. Ours was less than a 1/2 hr, but we came relatively early. In fact, we sat at the counter which only has room for three. The place is tiny, but I loved the atmosphere. It was funky and cozy and just perfect. We waited a while to be acknowledged, but when we were our server was friendly and fast. She also gave us some tips on activities that weekend in the area. The place was packed and while we were seated the wait grew to over an hour. The staff is flexible though and suggests that folks walk around the neighborhood and then check back. Most importantly, the food was really good (the coffee was really decent, too) I had the Huevos Rancheros which were as good as anything I had living in the Southwest for a stint. My husband had a country breakfast with sausage and gravy which he loved. And the hashbrowns were so delicious and buttery I could have eaten three more servings. Oh, and speaking of servings--they were LARGE, much like the biscuits which we did not have, but looked amazing. Finally, I am not a Cap'n Crunch or french toast fan, but I will tell you that the whiff I had of that dish when it went by me several times was heavenly!
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Marvin V.

I agree, Cap'n Crunch French Toast is by far out of this world!!! It was so delicious I ate it so fast like I inhaled the whole plate!
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Sarah R.

Get the Captain Crunch French Toast. You can't go wrong
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Thais J.

Capt'n Crunch French Toast is a must. For late night patrons, arrive slightly before 2am on weekends to avoid a long wait. Also, try to avoid the 2-seater table near the door, or most likely you'll be the one closing the door. Food is pricey and they don't split checks.
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Shelly S.

Be very prepared to wait! We knew this before we went so we were prepared. We were quoted 1 1/2 hours and that's what we waited. If you go, take the opportunity of the wait time to explore Fells Point. It's really beautiful. Well....this place is OUTSTANDING! We started with a cinnamon bun that was the size of a small cake. It was so decadent. We ended up taking half home and buying an extra to take home. We also ordered an omelet and a burrito that was one of the specials. The burrito was also enormous filled with black beans, chorizo, eggs, cheese, veggies, hash browns, and topped with a green sauce. Again, I have to reiterate how amazing everything was. The staff were extremely friendly. Some were real characters. It was obvious that they loves there jobs and the food they served. This is an absolute don't miss. I will be back on my next trip to Baltimore.
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Zachary D.

This place is awesome! It's a cool little breakfast setting with great food and staff. They're known for the Cap'n Crunch French Toast and its definitely worth trying! Next time I'm in Baltimore I will certainly be back!
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Robyn H.

Definitely NOT worth the wait. Although their food is pretty good, I've been to tons of places just like this!!! (I guess in all fairness, they may be the best Baltimore has to offer!) LOL My ex brought me to this place about 5 times. We baked in the sun on their porch for what seemed like HOURS one day in the summer. I was practically delirious by the time our table was ready. What made it even worse was that I know for a FACT there was some favoritism being shown to the hostess's friends who came about 20 min, after us. When we asked what the deal was, we were told they were there before us. BULLSH-T!!! We may have been delirious, but we weren't DUMB!!! The place is cute, but nothing special. It's not unlike other cafes I've been to.I did enjoy their Cap N Crunch french toast and pancakes. I would absolutely return here on an "off" day at an "off" time.
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Sophia L.

All I'm going to say is lol captain crunch french toast is a must!!!!!
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Stephanie M.

I've been here several times, and the first time I was impressed, I love the captin crunch french toast (the dish featured on TV) but it seems like every time I go it gets worse and worse... First, the waitress was not very nice (she was actually kind of snotty), The food was ok - def a home cooked vibe but my french toast had no whipped cream on it (which is suppose to come with it and is the best part) and I'm not sure if the waitress over charged us or they raised their prices but it cost $60 bucks for 2 adults and 1 child for breakfast food. The food and service we received was not worth it, I would have rather gone to IHOP! On top of it, the waitress charged 20% gratuity to our check! (that kind of offended me - since I always tip REALLY good) but I guess it saved me money.... Not going back there any time soon...
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Roni L.

Not worth the $$ or the wait. Food was just okay, not great, as the prices indicate. I'm being generous with 2 stars. I get that they've had much publicity since their spot on DDD. But really, wait outside in the cold for a tiny table when it's available? Staff acts like it's YOUR priviledge to be allowed to eat there. I nearly sent the creamed chipped beef back (cream sauce tasted too much like flour), but my 16-yr old with the bottomless stomach ate it. I did like my apple bacon pancakes, but not the hair stuck to the syrup bottle.
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Colleen U.

Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Enough said. And at no extra cost! I went to breakfast with a visiting friend one Sunday morning, and boy was it packed! It is a very small, intimate restaurant. It gets so busy on Sundays that if you can't pin yourself against the wall, you're asked to wait outside and out of the waiter's walkway. Did we have to share a table with strangers in order to get seated faster? Yes. Was the wait close to an hour and worth it? Yes and yes. Was it the best french toast that has ever entered my mouth? YES YES YES! This place is so good, the Food Network arrived to interview the owner and they even had to wait because it was so busy! Luckily, it's located in Fell's Point and next to the water, so your hour of waiting can be spent walking around enjoying the small shops and scenery. Maybe I wouldn't wait for over an hour EVERY week for breakfast, but if you haven't tried this place at least once, you don't know what you're missing! I just wish the place was bigger.
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Chris O.

Back in the home town for a visit, and tried this place. + the belgian waffle was light, crispy, amazing, best I've had outside of Belgium + I'm not a coffee afficionado (can't even spell it), but the latte was delicious + seafood ravioli was also delicious - service was very slow, one of the 2 times we went I've not been impressed with Baltimore restaurants (boo me Ravens fans!), but this place is world class, a huge surprise. The food is light, full of flavor, wish we had it in Boston!
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Chelsea W.

Expect a wait on the weekend. It is a small place with limited seating and there is no a/c (I almost didn't stay because it was so hot and making me lose my appetite for pancakes but I'm glad I touched it out). Do yourself and taste buds a favor and order the "side" of fruit. My god I felt like royalty when I saw the all fruit. Restaurants everywhere take note! This how you should do a side of fruit!!!!! My pancakes were amazing and fluffy. The coffee was good. The staff was fast (always appreciated, thanks). I also commend the staff for working in such a hot place (I know that struggle with my job). Go here. You won't be disappointed.
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Erin G.

Breakfast food with a rock n roll vibe? Seriously is there anything better? I'm all about the Blue Moon Cafe!! This place gets a lot of hype for a reason. Their captn' crunch french toast is the bomb but surprisingly I found their crab, tomato, & cheddar benedict to be the best thing on their menu. You must try it ;)
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Elliott M.

In general, the service is horrendous and the owner/managers don't seem to care because 1. The food is amazing and 2. They were on TV so will continue to get tourists for at least one meal. Some of the issue is that the place is so small and waits are so long. However, even when getting take out, I've never not waited for 10+ min after coming in when instructed. Several times on the weekend they have even refused to take an order. Having said all that, the food is fantastic and probably the best in Baltimore for breakfast.
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Collin S.

Cap'n Crunch French Toast. That could literally be my entire review. I hate Cap'n Crunch cereal. I think it tastes like crap. When it is crushed up and cooked on a griddle/pan as part of french toast, topped with fresh fruit, and covered in just the right amount of syrup, it transforms it into somehow the best cereal ever? The food here will put a smile on your face. It will make your stomach feel great. And it will make you want to take that food coma nap! If I didn't live so far away from Baltimore I would be here quite often. All I can say is if you're looking for a good breakfast, you have to stop here. This place is great.
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Al E.

I would come back during the week, but not worth the loooooong wait on a weekend. The wait is just too long when you're hungry for your first meal of the day. Very loud. Service is brusque. Sweet Baby Jesus was on point and exactly what I was craving: crabmeat, eggs, tomatoes, Old Bay, cheese atop hash browns. My gf had the chorizo and eggs-- chorizo wasn't spicy, just OK. Came with DELICIOUSLY fresh tasting salsa. The salsa is a tad spicy for me so I just ate a little but really good. Shared a short stack of pancakes and they tasted like made from Bisquick. Gf didn't like the coffee, but the OJ was very good.
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Kay L.

Best breakfast in town. The service is on point too! This is always my first breakfast/brunch choice. Beware of the long lines though. This place packs out during busy eating hours.
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Anique B.

The food is fantastic, BUT don't go there if you are hungry! One star off because there's looooooooong wait almost every time I go.
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Jenn M.

The sweet baby Jesus and captain crunch French toast are amazing and completely live up to their reputation!! Cinnamon roll is good too! Those are seriously so worth it but everything else is pretty average. Don't go here and get an omelette or something, it won't be anything special. Also a warning- it is so hot in there like disgustingly sweaty. Granted there was a fat guy sitting in front of the AC blocking the air when we went. Other than that great atmosphere to come with friends not in a rush. I definitely recommend!
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Stephanie C.

Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Everything..... Wait was insanely long but so worth it. We sat at the bar and had some face time with one of the owners which was nice. This place is really small, could fit in my living/dining room small however it's quaint and has that cafe-like charm that I love so no need to change much. A little scrubbing wouldn't hurt though :) Worth the drive from DC to Bmore.
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Christopher W.

This place could definitely be better and has potential... the atmosphere is great and the waitresses are very energetic. Although I don't really like to try out the more flavorful dishes (which I heard were great aka captain crunch toast), I can honestly say that the normal bacon egg and cheese is moderately ok. I would give it 4 stars considering my friends loving the place... but then again this is my review and not theirs... *sadface*
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Kimmie N.

Ate their Brunch in August 2011 -- 1) Cap Crunch French Toast was decadent, over the top and hit the spot. 2) Hash Browns were definitely subpar as it was lacking flavor and texture. 3) Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes was a tad too sweet but everything was fresh. Service: almost average 1) Over an hour wait for 2 people at 9:30am on a Saturday (seriously!)? 2) Service was average once we were seated and greeted. 3) Street parking was breeze that early in the mornin
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Ed G.

While staying at the Admiral Fell Inn (highly recommended), decided to have breakfast at the Blue Moon. Very typical looking Fells Point space, which is a good thing. The area has a lot of charm. I ordered the Cpt Crunch French Toast, sausage and coffee ($16). Food was very good and I would recommend it, although I think its a little overpriced. My only negative was the staff. Not very friendly, no smiles, just going through the motions. With such a popular spot, they should be jumping for joy! I see the same theme in many of the reviews, so I guess they are fine with it. You make the call!
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Artem F.

I have to say I was disappointed. Based on the reviews I was expecting fantastic food. What we got was ok. Not great. I would not call it a foodie place. However, if you like big portions, with TONS of cheese on whatever you get - this is the place for you.
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Ellen D.

The food is amazing but really don't waste your time on a weekend unless you have all the time in the world or you're really early (or late). The cap'n crunch French toast is awesome - but there's no seating for those who have to wait...and when it's cold outside it's even worse. I wish they'd expand or open a second location. Or maybe they just don't care!
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Tiffany J.

Love Love Love this place! The Cap N Crunch French Toast is EVERYTHING everyone says it is: Fabulous! I love the brunch here! The cinnamon rolls are good, everything we tried actually was excellent! I'm a bit disturbed I never wrote a review before, but I plan on going back in a few weeks early in the morning so we don't have to wait! My only complaint would be the wait to get a seat, because the restaurant is very small, but with food and service as good as theirs, I'll wait...happily!
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Michael O.

Love this place. Atmosphere is great. Small restaurant/diner with good, edgy servers. Often they have 80s music in the background which is a nice touch. Food is awesome. I only get the Captain Crunch french toast although I have tried some of the other options. You will not be disappointed with this, especially if you are a sweet tooth! There is almost always a wait during prime-time breakfast so be aware of that.
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Ann Marie D.

Excellent huevos rancheros with homemade green chili sauce. The restaurant is small with quite the crowd. Go early and enjoy. The captain crunch French toast was tasty too.
(5)
Walter H.

My wife and I have heard of this place several times but have never made it to try. We went for breakfast and man did we get there at the right time. We sat down and got drinks and after about 15 mins of us sitting there was a half hour wait! I ordered the sweet baby Jesus on the recommendation of another yelp user and my wife ordered the captain crunch French toast. They were both AWESOME! Hands down the best breakfast ever! A bit pricey but worth every penny
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Jeryn B.

My friend brought me here when I visited last year...I saw it on diners drive ins & dives & had to try the captain crunch French toast...it was so good! They're actually open late nights on the weekends, that's when we went! The restaurant itself is very cute & the service was great!
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Angie P.

If it wasn't for the long wait and crowded space I might consider going there again. The service was decent, and the hot chocolate is to die for on a chilly morning! Hot and creamy with a big ole fluffy cloud of whipped marshmallow cream on top. DROOL! I wasn't impressed with the captain crunch french toast, but I'm not a huge fan of cereal but everyone else at the table seemed to love it. If you have the time and patience to wait a long time, for a decent atmosphere and experience, it's worth the visit.
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Ivy G.

This has to be one of the cutest, most awesome, delicious cafes that I have been to in a long time! You MUST try the specials they are delicious! The employees were super nice! Worth the wait.. very affordable.. CANT GO WRONG!
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Milli M.

Try the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. It's pretty much ruined all French toast for me. I don't think it can get any better than this. It's simply craveable. Earl's Vegetarian (eggs benedict) was also fantastic. The pancakes aren't worth mentioning except to say that. The cinnamon roll was intense; too sweet for my taste.
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Lou P.

Okay so I've been here a bunch of times. This is usually the place that I bring tourists to so they could experience "The real Baltimore". They always want to go where Guy Fieri went. Usually I tell them that Guy Fieri is full of sh*t, I mean really, the guy likes G&A Coney dogs if you leave the place without food poisoning. You're the one of the lucky ones. But sadly, and I hate this to my core, this is one that I agree with him on. The Blue Moon is great, you get here about the long wait times yada yada yada. You're going to hear about the Cap'n Crunch French toast yada yada yada. But what you may not hear too much about is what I ordered today. I ordered the BLT, recently I've been on a quest to find the perfect BLT. I ordered one at the Broadway diner with high hopes of it being the best. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything special about it. But today at the blue Moon, I ordered a BLT that blew my mind. The BLT is a BLT come on the ingredients are in the name, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes add toast and Mayo and there you have it. So how could this be any different? Well they use the thickest crispy bacon, super fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce thick red ripe tomatoes and tons of mayo stacked high between two slices of delicious toast. I was thoroughly impressed and the taste makes my mouth water right now just writing about it. So the next time you're at the blue Moon and you're in the mood for something savory and not so breakfasty give the BLT a try. You will not be disappointed.
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Sanie A.

BINGO! Just as we are about to leave B-more from weekend trip, we stop at Blue Moon Cafe. Wait was about 1 hour, but well worth it. The Captian Crunch French Toast was amazing and the "Sweet baby Jesus" made me say Good Lawd. That made my weekend go out with a BANG!
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Dani F.

I was here a few months ago on a date. I remember when I got there (sadly I was running late) my date already had a table and an order of cinnamon rolls. I ordered the captain crunch french toast and it was amazing. The fruit was fresh and the french toast itself was just amazing. It was sweet but not over powering. The only thing that I could really complain about was the fact that it was hot as hell in there. But the staff was really friendly to us and I would go back anytime!
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Noah P.

get: cap'n crunch french toast (yummy churro consistency, and its willing), hashbrowns, and get there early or late because the place is small and right around brunch time it gets super busy, even on weekdays don't show up with large parties unless you're willing to split up
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Liza J.

So many yummy things to choose from. I always try to switch it up so I don't eat the same thing, except the CaptnCrunch french toast, at least a short stack. The staff is funny and spunky. The decore is eclectic. Long wait times, but oh how worth it.
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Muppie B.

After seeing this place on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri, I've wanted to try the Captain Crunch French Toast for years. Last weekend I was finally there after after an hour wait on Saturday morning at around 11 am and got me some. It was pretty good but didn't live up to all the hype. I found the French Toast to be very oily and could barely finish before feeling a bit nauseous. My fiance had the Sweet Baby Jesus which was very rich with cheese and butter as well. I'm glad I made the stop but the place seems a bit overrated.
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Geoff E.

Breakfast done right. Big portions, fair prices, and the food quality is awesome. It's an experience too - if you come on a weekend, expect a line. Even during the weekday, there can be a line. The Captain Crunch French Toast is good, but so is everything else. Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, down to a bacon egg and cheese sandwich. It's hard to find a quality breakfast spot, and this one is special. They take it seriously and the lines out the door prove it.
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Paul H.

Wait was long, but worth it. Ordered the sweet baby Jesus and cap crunch toast. Awesome! Especially the French toast. Just do it and don't walk away because of the wait.
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Laura W.

Seriously, did we go to the same place as everyone else? From our experience, I am utterly baffled as to how this place is rated as highly as it is. Husband and i went late on a Friday night after a trip to the Aquarium. He had been here before in the past and had very fond memories of it and it was only about a mile walk, so we popped in. No idea it had been on DD&D, though, we've learned not to base much on that -- our experiences with highlighted places has been hit or miss. Anyway! We didn't realize they pretty much only serve breakfast until we looked at the menu. Note that this is not a complaint, just something people should be aware of, I hadn't planned on an omelet while walking there - was definitely thinking more dinner - but this is a place for eggs and baked breakfast bread, clearly. The place is teeny tiny, as others have mentioned. I can't even imagine the wait on weekends for brunch. (Which, if we'd waited a long time for the exeperience we had, I'd have been PISSED.) It's cute enough - very coffee-shop-esqe , with exposed brick and what looks like local art on the walls. I actually like that look a lot, so it worked for me. The table and chairs were all rickety and wobbly though. Don't know if the floor is just not level or what, but the table thunked back and forth anytime either of us put any weight at all on it. All the chairs were loose; the one I settled on felt like a rocking chair without the rockers - not uneven, but like all the joints were coming apart and I was going to fall on my ass any second. We placed our orders: two coffees, two juices, two waters (which I'm getting tired of having to ask for at resturants), one country omelet for me (eggs, sausage, cheese & gravy) and a vegetarian omelet for him with a side of green salsa. When we inquired about types of toast, it was revealed that, though the dishes both come with bread sides, it is only served on request. WTF? You don't automatically ask me what kind of bread I want since it is listed as included on the menu? Is bread in Baltimore so expensive that you have to try and not serve it to people? Coffee, juice and one water came. We reminded the waitress of the other water. Food came. We had to wait for cutlery. Meal half gone, finally asked about our bread sides, which had been forgotten. Toast came - but only one side of Jewish rye when we ordered one of marble rye and a biscuit. Waitress had to "go upstairs" and make sure they actually had the marble rye she told us about. They didn't. Got the biscuit. Settled for the (now cold) Jewish rye. Food was okay. Not outstanding, nothing I couldn't whip up at home, really. Husband's veggies were mostly peppers and had all been tossed in whole and raw, not sauteed or anything, as he was expecting, and the omelet only had cheese on top, not inside. My sausage gravy was obviously homemade, which I appreciate, but both our omelets were slightly overdone. Good hash browns. Excellent biscuit. Acceptable coffee. What tiny bit of "jam" they give with bread is really more like cherry pie filling. Good, but not jam. Check comes, waitress says she took off the extra charge for the salsa to make up for how much she "messed things up". Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the total. It's a good thing she took off the charge for the salsa -- $4.95? For a side of freakin' salsa?! What the hell are they making it out of?? Look, I've both bought and made green salsa. Prepackaged it isn't that pricey, and tomatillos, green chile, and cilantro aren't exactly the most expensive ingredients out there. Omelets - $10 each. (WHAT?!) Coffee and juices all total - $11. Then there was a mysterious charge at the bottom labelled "gt" which I asked about and was informed it was an 18% gratuity. I have NEVER been to a place that does an automatic gratuity for a table of TWO. Six? Sure. But two?! Ifi t was listed anywhere on the menu, I didn't see it. Plus, they print out the receipt with an extra line for gratuity. I wonder how many people have double-tipped without realizing it? (I just looked at the menu. It says the automatic gratuity is for tables of 6 or more. The only reason I can figure that our waitress added it on to our check is because she was concerned we wouldn't tip very well since she kept screwing stuff up.) Not worth the price, the hype, or what must be a ridiculous wait in the mornings. Won't be back.
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Monsta J.

After seeing them on either Man-vs-Food or Drive Ins., Diners and Dives, I just had to check them out. It was worth it too!!! My fiance had the Capn Crunch French Toast which looked amazing wit all the fruit garnishments, and whipped cream. I had the Italian Omlette wiht Hash Browns and a Biscuit. Besides everyone staring at me and my fiance because I had on a Washington Redskins Hat, Gloves, and Scarf, and she had on a Baltimore Ravens Hat, Glove, and Scarf, the food was execellent, and the service was great. I am going again this weekend to try some other stuff. Way to go Gretchen.
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Jane J.

This place is has the best breakfast! I wish there was a blue moon every morning in my kitchen! I ordered eggs benedict with crab & bacon aklsdjf;aeiwjls! It was simply AMAZING. I also had a side of home fries that were nice and crisp! The omelet's are nice & HUGE (that's what she said) but no really. Cap'n Crunch French toast is crunchy, delicious and sweet. No syrup necessary. Every time I'm in Maryland I ALWAYS go to blue moon for my fix. Wake up and smell the sunshine folks. This is what you'll get when you arrive at Blue Moon.
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Mike D.

We have been to a lot of the restaurants that we have seen featured on TV, and this is our favorite. The Cap'n Crunch was the best if we lived in Baltimore i'm sure we would go all the time. Worth the wait for a table.
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Jeanette K.

Cap'n Crunch French Toast was absolutely worth the hour + drive from Reston, VA. You don't need syrup for this one, but I suggest you get bacon or sausage on the side. All those carbs and no protein is just asking for a sugar high. Also, the Huevos Rancheros Santa Fe style will absolutely knock your socks off. Go during the week before 9 AM and you won't have a problem with waiting or seating. Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is right on the money on this one. Fantastic!
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Mike H.

My dad and I came to town to to watch the Mets vs Orioles. New of this place from DDD and we were not disappointed. We both got the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Very good. I'm stealing another post when I describe it like very good bread pudding with a crispy crust. The wait we were warned about was not bad. 20 minuets of so. Of course it was a Friday morning around 1030. And I later found out I stole someones table. They called "Mike" and I answered. Later I realized my dad put in his name. Oh well. The staff including the owner were very courteous and Johnny on the spot with coffee and water. We had a bit of a wait for food, but I really didn't mind. There is a very friendly atmosphere there. Cheers to the staff and thank you. In short, good food, good service, fairly priced, friendly atmosphere.
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Andreal W.

captain crunch french toast. that's all you need. it is DELICIOUS! the omelet assortment is also very good. as long as you can find parking in fells point, it's a great brunch place.
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Sam L.

I'm not sure what I can add that 91 other reviewers haven't already said before. The food is great and worth the wait. Their specials are always changing and yummy, and we always make sure to order a short stack of the world famous Cap'n Crunch french toast for the table. You might have to wait 45-60 minutes for a table (of 3 or more), but one bite of that french toast and you'll forget all about it. Warning: no split checks!
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kate f.

best breakfast in baltimore! gravy swamped biscuits, hash browns instead of home fries, singing waitstaff, this place is perfect. i say best breakfast instead of brunch because the wait can be over an hour if you show up after 9am - there is an awesome flea market type thing right next door to browse in the summertime if you do, though!
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Loretta C.

I wish we had a place like this in New York; the prices are great, the portions are plentiful, and they're open when you need them (early in the morning through the afternoon everyday, and then open all night on Friday and Saturday). The menu beats diner breakfasts in NYC, and the prices are better too. I thought the service was great; we told our waitress it was our first time to the restaurant and she was very honest about what was popular with the regular customers. She was also extra friendly and everything was served promptly. If you go, expect to wait; but it just makes the grub taste that much better.
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Sara L.

The wait was ATROCIOUS. 2 hrs later when we finally got seated and ordered....and waited and waited some more...turns out they delivered our food to the wrong table (a party that just got seated....AND ATE ALL OUR FOOD). I was about homicidal at this point. But Sweet Baby Jesus! That (almost) made the wait worthwile. It was soooo good. Hashbrown, jumbo lump crab meat, tomatoes, eggs, hollandaise sauce... I also liked their infamous Cap'n Crunch French Toast. But that wait? Not sure if worth it.
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Alonzo J.

This spot is just what Baltimore city needs. Great food. Awesome service. Had that old diner feel. It was well worth the wait. Have too admit. I was "hangry" when I got there. When I left I was very satisfied with the whole experience there. Can't wait to go back.
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Connie L.

FINALLY got to try this place! went on Saturday morning around 10AM and waited maybe 45 minutes? it was raining so i think the wait wasn't as long as usual. while we were waiting outside in the rain, the waitress brought us out some free coffee too! of course we had to get the Captain Crunch French Toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus both were SO GOOD! totally worth the wait! the Sweet Baby Jesus can get heavy so in combination with the Captain Crunch French Toast, it is just the right balance of heavy and savory + sweet totally worth it! totally recommended for everyone to try at least once! note: they don't split checks
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Saif A.

So I didn't want to, but I had to try the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Amazingly it was not sweet at all. It really needs the fruit and syrup to get it there. Its a decent french toast but I expected something wow. The scrambled eggs were also decent but the hashbrowns were not to my liking. I prefer crispier hashbrowns and they needed seasoning. Also its on the high side of expensive. I know that they were on triple D but $13-14 for french toast is a bit much.
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Lisa W.

Sweet Baby Jesus $19.95 Not on the menu but you can order it. 2 eggs, hash browns, cheese, crab meat. Not bad, minimal crab. Glad I tried it but I would not order it again. Service was disappointing. I sat for about 10 min with no service. Although The table next to us, with the same waitress appeared to have excellent service. When she came back to take their food I asked if she was also our waitress. Her response was "yes, and I know you were here first". service didn't get any better, disappointing. I would go back and try a different dish. I gave 2 stars bc of the poor service and attitude.
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Michol B.

Got the sweet baby Jesus... Definitely a must try.. If you don't eat a lot.. It can be shared between two people.. The place is really small.. Like the size of a row house living room area in Baltimore MD. Had the cinnamon roll.. I really liked the sauce on it.. But got tired of the cinnamon taste after a while.. Was sad they didn't have a coconut French toast as another reviewer had posted.. But I didn't care to much to try the captain crunch French toast..
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Derek H.

Captain crunch milkshake is awesome. The BBQ quesadilla and other sandwiches are great too :-D
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Lashonda T.

The Captain Crunch is a must have !!! The wait wasn't long but it is very small inside . Drove an hour & a half for this place ! First visit was definitely impressed !
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Sam K.

AWESOME place....Good food. Good Servers...No complaints. Also, Did I say the FOOD WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!! Good job guys. Look at my past reviews. I am notoriously hard to please...But but the staff was awesome. So was the food :-) 5 stars ( I NEVER GIVE THAT TO ANY ONE UNLESS THEY DESERVE IT!!!)
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B G.

Simply AWESOME! A must see if you're visiting from out of town. The food (breakfast all day only) is fresh, big, and unique. Small eclectic place so if your looking for modern, spotless, or fast pick someplace else because on the weekends you will wait up to 2 hours for a seat, it's worth it and you won't regret it!
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Desiree S.

Blue Moon lives up to the hype without a doubt and worth the hour wait. We stuck to the populars, Cap'N Crunch French toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus, we were not disappointed. The French toast sound like they may be too sweet but not at all. Just in case your scared of letting your inner child make the order, the whipped cream and fresh fruit topping included makes it a little more adult like ;) The Sweet Baby Jesus came with lumps of crabmeat and I chose to have the hollandaise sauce on the side trying to avoid total food coma. They are worth all 5 stars as they are a no frills place, service great, location great, and delicious food for all the foodies.
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N. S.

Every breakfast place gets rated on a couple of items... pancakes (plain), eggs to order, and coffee.... this location has it all and they do it well. When you take the specials into account, the food tastes great. WHAT A GREAT Breakfast location!! The food, ambiance, and service all make this place four starts. What takes it to the next level is quality of each of those... the Cptn Crunch French toast, and Sweet Baby Jesus make it worth while.
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Den F.

i've heard the waits here were long, but coming on a thursday morning, i wasn't expecting to wait. when i took a looked inside, i understood why there was a wait. i think there were only 10 tables max. and most of them fit 2-4 people. the wait wasn't too long even though we had a party of 8 (which we had to split up into 2 tables of 4) man oh man, capn crunch + french toast = HEAVEN. i was a little skeptical at first since i am a big texture person and crunchy cereal just didn't seem like it would go with soft french toast. the texture was good, it was kind of like... ground up moist capn crunch encrusted french toast i guess. it came with fresh fruit and whipped cream. i didn't use the syrup since it was so delicious. the table also shared a cinnamon roll, which was HUGE and delicious. i also split an omelette with a friend. we got the crab, spinach and feta cheese omelette, which was just okay to me. maybe the french toast and cinnamon rolls already wowed my sweet tooth too much. their omelettes come with hash browns, which are also good - seasoned well and crispy on the outside.
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Jennifer G.

Featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives' this place lives up to the hype. Located near the harbor I devoured their "Captain Crunch French Toast" which pleased my taste buds on a whole new level and my boyfriend had the Italian omelet - equally as awesome. The place is the size of a walk-in closet, seriously - so the ONLY downfall is the wait time (about an hr or more) - BUT they do give you some coffee coupons for free local coffee which is conveniently located around the corner, as are some cute shops to stroll around while you wait. BONUS - the place is 24hrs on the weekends. I can guarantee the french toast will be orgasmic after a night of alcohol consumption.
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Kristy L.

delicious! We went sometime after noon on a weekday and didn't have to wait at all. Apparently sometimes there is a line of people around the corner waiting to go in. I guess we just got lucky. The place is smaller than I thought. There are about 5 tables and only one waitress. My boyfriend and I got a few things to share. We got a veggie omelette, chocolate chip pancakes, and the famous Cap'n crunch french toast. They were all really good. I would go back again. Not sure I would go on a weekend though, considering how crowded it gets. They also serve late at night, but I'm sure that gets pretty crowded too since there are a bunch of bars nearby. edit: I went last night at 2am. Don't expect the food to be very good at that time. It's still not bad but the french toast was way different than the one I had during the day.
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Bill H.

I ate at the Blue Moon two times this past weekend. As is probably the case with many out of towners, I learned of the place through TV. Let's tackle the wait. Both Saturday and Sunday we arrived at about 8:30am. On Saturday there were a few people waiting but we were seated right away because we were only 2 and a 2 top was available (Waiting party was 4). Sunday we waited about 10 minutes. When we left the wait was much longer. If you don't want to stand outside (Yes outside) and wait then either get there early or don't go. Food Saturday. I don't like Capt. Crunch so I ordered a Country Omelet, a sausage and cheese omelet covered in Sausage Gravy. Not only a combo I never thought of but mmmm. It helped that the sausage was not your ordinary restaurant sausage. The hash browns were buttery, crispy deliciousness. The biscuit was topped by the homemade raspberry jam. I could have just ate that. My companion did order the Capt. Crunch French Toast and indicated it was as advertised. Food Sunday. I ordered the Apple Bacon Pancakes. They were good. It was obvious the bacon was high quality. It was also nice to see that 2 types of apples were used. I don't know what types they were but one was red skinned the other was green skinned. That came with the Hash Browns, eggs and sausage. Yes! I need to check my cholesterol. My companion ordered A spicy crab omelet which went over highly well. Service. Saturday was So So. My companion got yelled at while grabbing a new set of silverware after she found hers sitting in a puddle of syrup. On Sunday he made up for it by bringing her 3 different favors of homemade jam. I guess we're all entitled to a bad day. All in all, some of the best breakfast food I have ever had. I would go back without hesitation.
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Tammer F.

If i were rating this back when I lived in the neighborhood several years ago, it would get 5 stars. The food is consistently awesome, and it used to be a really fun place to go. (Cliffs: Food Network fame ruins another great local spot.) Alas, I think they are a victim of their own success. I didn't realize Blue Moon had been featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives until I noticed that the huge crowd today was largely composed of tourists. The "host" (if you can call him that) couldn't keep people in order on the list. We were told 45 minutes wait upon arrival (expected). When we were still standing there 1:20 later and people who arrived after us were seated, I had to pester him a little. Then he said we were next, then seated 2 other 2-tops first. 2 hours after we arrived, and after some of the later arrivals had eaten and left, we were seated. They need to learn to give accurate wait estimates--I would have happily wandered around the area or relaxed at a nearby coffee shop while waiting. Instead, I stood in the rain for two hours and got progressively more irritated. Even more infuriating: watching one two-top (of 3 in the establishment) sit empty for 20 minutes before being cleaned and turned over. That experience aside, the decent coffee and excellent cinnamon bun melted away some of the anger, and the main dish wiped out the rest. The waitress was pleasant but harried, and our coffee and water were never refilled. They are clearly under-staffed. So the overall experience was positive overall, but only just, and it's disappointing to have a former favorite deliver such a dismal customer experience. It's worth trying, but go early and take a good conversationalist along!
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Dana F.

It's a shame that you can live in a neighborhood and support a restaurant for so many years and mistakenly leave your bag for minutes and the staff steal from you before you can blink your eyes. I've been going to BIue Moon for the last five years, as I live five blocks away, and have always known the staff and trusted the people around me. Last night, after a very long night of bartending and making a large sum of money, I went into Blue Moon after my bartending shift at 4 am. Having it be the St Patricks Day weekend, and a long shift, and being tired, I walked out of the restaurant without my bag. Within minutes of leaving, I realized I left it and turned back to get it. With very few people in the building when I left, I was confident that my bag would still be there...it was, but within those maybe 8 minutes, the staff had taken my bag behind the counter and stolen the hundreds of dollars I had made on a Saturday night behind the bar... it's horrible to think that a neighborhood place that you frequent often would have a staff that is so dishonest, but wow! Hundreds of dollars...they have lost a super loyal customer...
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Dana M.

I would say that while blue moon cafe has a lot of hype around their food and that its worth the wait that is just NOT the case. After an original wait time of 45 minutes we ended up waiting for 1 hr and 45 minutes and still left without being seated. Their policy for seating and waiting customers is absurd and the reason our timing kept getting pushed back was because if people who are on the list walk away and are not there when their name is called, they can return to the restaurant at any time and be put in front of those who are waiting. I have eaten in some of the best restaurants in the world and I cannot even fathom a restaurant whose policy is that if you miss your name you can come back whenever you damn feel like it to jump the line. The restaurant is extremely poorly run and we were told that the food was disappointing at best and not worth the wait. It was a waste of time to wait to eat there and I will never return.
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Ted F.

The Cap'n Crunch french toast provides categorical evidence for the existence of God. That's all you need to know.
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Dana P.

Really, Really Good. I love everything about this place except the wait (which is worth it). I'd give it 5 stars if it were a tiny bit wider. The normal food (eggs, omelettes, etc.) are done perfectly. The service is wonderful. The atmosphere is beyond congenial. I'll never overnight in Baltimore without going to Blue Moon for breakfast.
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CHRIS P.

One word...AMAZING...WOW...ok,it looks like a run down little blue house and the front door doesn't close properly but the food is why your there so who cares...the captin crunch French toast was...Wow good,the omlets are huge and equally good and on weekends there open all night soooo...if it's safe to say if I lived in Baltimore I'd be 750 pounds in about 2 weeks....EAT there!
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Mike F.

The food was delicious (and pricey). The wait is long, so be prepared to wait an hour for a seat. If you're hungry and can't wait, then this is not the place to go. If you plan your morning and are prepared to wait, you won't be disappointed with your breakfast!
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Lucy C.

In summary and to echo a few of the other reviews: the food is very good and the service is not very good. I imagine this would be a great place to go if you had about 4 hours to kill for brunch. For the rest of us, however, there are a lot better options out there. Blue Moon Cafe doesn't accept reservations. You walk in and put your name on "the list." Both Sunday mornings I've been here the list has been rather lengthy. Then you go wait outside. Because there's no place to wait inside. This is fine if it's not freezing or boiling hot, which, in Baltimore, it often is. Eventually, someone comes out and bellows your name. After, of course, they seat their friends, who arrived after you, before you. You get inside and your party of 5 table is given a table for 4. Good thing we like each other! Water and coffee come promptly. Diet Coke a little less promptly... and in a can. This, of course, means no free refills. Then you wait some more for someone to come and take your order. Then you wait... and wait... and wait... and wait for your food. I understand the food is cooked to order but c'mon. Your food eventually arrives, and they've completely mixed up your order with your friends' orders. When you ask that the food be replated so that I don't have to eat my potatoes off of one friend's plate and my eggs off of another friend's plate, your waitress will seem annoyed. Now, please keep in mind this IS the highlight of the experience because the food is VERY good. Particularly the homemade bisuicts. Yum. Ready to go now? Whoa there, not so fast. If you want to split the bill on more than 1 credit card, there's a fee for that. Uh, ok, that's fine, we'll put it all on my card. Ready to go now? Whoa there! Gotta wait for the credit card to come back. In the mean time, they'll clear your table. And try to sit another party there. "Uh, I don't have my credit card back. I can't leave yet." They will seem annoyed you want your credit card back but will, evetually, give it to you. So, it's now 4 hours later. You're full of yummy food but... annoyed by all of the waiting, etc. I don't think I'll be going back.
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Tim A.

Great food, long wait. Highly recommend getting there before 10 am - be sure to try the Captain Crunch French Toast - AWESOME!!
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Ariane P.

They have the best hash brown and the captain crunch french toast was definitely worth a try. If u don't want to wait in line 'forever', u have to come at dinner time. Since they open 24 hours in the weekend, u don't have to get frozen especially during winter just to get the best breakfast in Baltimore. Breakfast in the evening? Why not? LOL
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S H.

Monster-sized portions! The service here is unbearably slow. Maybe if they were faster the lines wouldn't be as long..Food's ok, nothing really to rave about. Peoples who work there should move faster
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Happy J.

Sarah, the owner, is gorgeous! I watched "Diners, Drive-ins,and Dives" on Food Network.
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Gretchen D.

I don't get it. Seriously? I mean, SERIOUSLY? Yes, it's small, but really, that's not an issue. And the wait was a bit long, but what the who? Even that didn't put me off. I wanted to see what the fuss was about, dammit! So, finally seated, we ordered the french toast combo, a third got some sort of country scramble. The waitress suggested we get a cinnamon bun to nosh on while we waited - and we were definitely in for a wait! The coffee was WEEEAAAK! Blah! I thought it was just a bad batch, but with every refill, it was the same weak blend! Who was working that percolator, and why did they hate me so!?!? And the cinnamon bun that was supposed to hold us over until the food arrived, managed to show up at the same time as our meal - what was the point!? The french toast with Cap'n Crunch was novel at best. Yes, it was different - sort of like the indulgence you know you're NEVER going to attempt on your own, so why not? But the hash browns everyone seems to be gushing about...? I suspect the Blue Moon is cutting corners these days because these definitely had a 'frozen' taste about them. Seriously not fresh at all. I think the best thing on my plate was the bacon. The country scramble went down well, but I can't vouch, as I didn't have any, and the person who ordered them...well, he's not a foodie, so he's just happy to have his belly filled. LOL In short, I've had better breakfast food at my local Silver Diner. Their French Toast made with Challahhhhhhh (!) just floats my boat in way that satisfies the kid in me ordering french toast in the first place and the adult in me who doesnt need that super-duper sugar high. While I think the Blue Moon is decent in a diner sort of way, I probably won't be going back to unless I'm in Fells Point late at night and need to sober up before hitting the road. PS - for pure breakfast diner bliss, hit Dottie's True Blue Cafe in San Francisco!! Delish AND kitch that can't be missed!!
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Kristen M.

Having just moved to the area, my husband and I were searching for new breakfast places. He is a huge biscuits and gravy fan and I just love breakfast, so we did a search and came up with a few options. Blue Moon Cafe was one. We then remembered that it was on the food network a while back, but didn't remember much about it except for their famous Cap'n Crunch french toast. We arrived and as others have said, had to wait. Ours was less than a 1/2 hr, but we came relatively early. In fact, we sat at the counter which only has room for three. The place is tiny, but I loved the atmosphere. It was funky and cozy and just perfect. We waited a while to be acknowledged, but when we were our server was friendly and fast. She also gave us some tips on activities that weekend in the area. The place was packed and while we were seated the wait grew to over an hour. The staff is flexible though and suggests that folks walk around the neighborhood and then check back. Most importantly, the food was really good (the coffee was really decent, too) I had the Huevos Rancheros which were as good as anything I had living in the Southwest for a stint. My husband had a country breakfast with sausage and gravy which he loved. And the hashbrowns were so delicious and buttery I could have eaten three more servings. Oh, and speaking of servings--they were LARGE, much like the biscuits which we did not have, but looked amazing. Finally, I am not a Cap'n Crunch or french toast fan, but I will tell you that the whiff I had of that dish when it went by me several times was heavenly! Great place.
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Gin-Chong T.

I love being an adult--scratch that--I love being a child in an adult's body--scratch THAT--I love being a child in an adult's body...with disposable income. This means I can stay up all night and play! Well, except in Baltimore, where everything seems to close down after 2 a.m. Crap. What the hell?!? I may as well be back in LA, except LA has a ton of underground K-town and Little Tokyo places. Fell's Point, which is close to the Baltimore Marriott hotel, only really had a couple of places open this late. Thankfully, I found Blue Moon Cafe. A few blocks down from the hotel, it's open pretty much 24 hours-a-day (alright, technically it's open 24-hours except for a few hours in the morning). G&G Country Scramble-Homemade biscuit topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, and smothered with sausage gravy, with a side of hash browns. $8.95. Call an ambulance. Or at least install a defribilator. The hash browns were perfect! Crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside (BTW, other than hash browns and fried chicken, I can't think of anything that I WOULD want to be of that consistency). The biscuits were great, and I don't know what kind of the bacon they had, but it was great under the gravy. Unfortunately, I didn't have the cinnamon rolls, as the waitress told me it wasn't available until 7 a.m. I guess I will have to drag my ass back here a few hours later and grab one before my 8:30 a.m. meeting.
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Andrew L.

The best breakfast I've ever had! Make sure you come early because I had to wait around an hr and a half. The place is pretty small and you need to walk inside to sign your name. Please try the sweet baby jesus, you won't regret it. It has everything you can possible want in a breakfast meal. Cheese, eggs, hash, lobster, etc. Also, go for their infamous Cap n Crunch French Toast if you have enough space. Service can be really hard to find due to the amount of people they need to take care of. This place is a must try.
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Ross M.

Pretty good brunch food, but not worth the typical 1 hour wait on weekends. (I think that speaks more to the lack of upscale food in Fells point.) If you're in the area on a weekday morning and can get seated immediately, check this place out.
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Hank C.

Looking for good breakfast spot and went with Yelp suggestion. It was all good: Fresh OJ, omelette, hash browns, coffee. Only downside is this place is becoming famous thanks to Yelp. So unless you get there before they open, probably will not want to wait for breakfast as line grows quickly.
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Tamara N.

Blue Moon Cafe's signature dish, Captain Crunch French Toast, did live up to the hype. It was delicious! Went there at 2:00 p.m. on a weekday and there was no wait. I was quickly greeted by the waitress, who I'm pretty sure was the owner. My order was taken and the food delivered promptly. I had a mug of really good coffee to go with the French toast. If I ever return to Baltimore, I will be sure to return to Blue Moon.
(5)
Mike H.

Just had breakfast there this morning with the GF while visiting Baltimore for work. First...the wait. It can be a really long time. We only had to wait about 25 minutes on a Friday at 1030, so it wasn't too bad. Plan to spend some time somewhere else while you wait...there are several pubs nearby, so finding alcohol isn't a problem. The inside is small and fairly cramped...people who aren't anti-social like me would describe it as cozy. So. Why five stars? The food and the waitresses. They were cool, and handled the pressure of a packed place very well. The food was excellent. I had the Universal Omlette (but without brocoli because...seriously, brocoli? wtf?), and it was damn good. So were the hash browns. It's rare to find hash browns that are worthy of comment...but these ones totally are. The Captain Crunch french toast was amazing, prepare very nicely and served with fruit. Didn't even need syrup, they were that good. Quite frankly...this place alone is worth a trip to Baltimore next time I'm out on the East Coast.
(5)
Daniel P.

I came to this place at 2am and also 11am. Both times, the Blue Moon Cafe knew what I needed. The Cafe knew that the 2am crowd just wanted lots of food and lots of water. I had some sort of delicious sandwich and hashbrowns (I wasn't in the right state of mind to remember), and it definitely hit the spot. The waiters weren't obviously annoyed at our drunken state. I'm sure they were used to it. At 11am on a Tuesday, the atmosphere was totally different (from what I remember). The food was delicious. I had their hashbrowns and biscuits covered with gravy, sausage, cheese, two fried eggs, AND bacon. Everything, once again, hit the spot. I gave this place 4 stars because it took forever to get the food. Even though we came when the place wasn't busy, it still took about 30 minutes for food to come out. They did bring us a cinnamon roll (which kind of spoiled our appetite for the real breakfast). And parking here is nearly impossible unless you go at non-busy hours. Be prepared to walk and wait! But definitely a good place to take people from out of town, or to treat yourself to a delicious meal!
(4)
Akande S.

The wait is horrendous. The service even worse. The food is good and priced appropriately but the service will keep my friends & I at bay. When people are waiting 2+ hours mnm to have french toast, do your best to acknowledge them when they have a question. Wether it be where is the ladies room or estimated wait time for seating. Instead of the staff being humble and conscious of the poor customer service, automatically created simply by having a two hour wait, they are frustrated that you dare have an eyebrow raised after an hour and a half. Once you enter, the floors are always a hiddeous explosion of everything everyone prior to you ate and the you have to practically beg to get any service. For those who choose to "wait it out" request (yeah, they don't offer it so you must request) the estimated wait time when you place your name on the list then cruise Fells Point. There are great shops (if facing Blue Moon go to your left) for fudge, coffee, clothing and furniture boutiques to help pass the time. It's "doable" if you want to try some really good food. I guarantee you will find the food is worth the wait....make your own decisions on wether the service is worth enduring/benefitting from either the wait or the delighted palette.
(3)
Lin O.

Read the words that I am typing: NO FUSS, NO FRILLS PROBABLY BETTER THAN YOUR MAMA'S BREAKFAST! I'm a regular at Blue Moon and am there every other weekend. I know what to expect and am never let down. The waitresses recognize me when I come in and have that Baltimore air about them. I love it! It doesn't bother me at all! I always get the Hearty Omelette (made hard) which comes with their thick hashbrowns which are crispy on the outside and soft and succulent on the inside! And to really take thing to the next level, I order a short-stack of Cap'n Crunch French Toast. They will give you 2 of these amazing pieces of bread covered in the sugary corn cereal instead of the usual 4. I never mind the wait because, frankly, I know there's going to be wait. Why get all bunched up over something you can't control? At any popular foodie spot, there's guaranteed to be a wait at some point or another. But if wait time is really your pet peeve, I would suggest hitting up Blue Moon when they reopen at night. They usually close around 3:00pm but then reopen later in the evening with the same awesome food ready to be served!
(4)
Matthew L.

Good brunch place. I really enjoyed the fresh selections of cornbread and biscuits. They have great pancakes. Light and fluffy. The omelets are also heavy and satisfying. The omelet was a bit salty. The hashbrowns were only so so. The restaurant is small and quaint. Parking is difficult.
(3)
Megan F.

My friend wanted to try this place for the infamous Cap'n Crunch French Toast, as seen on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives". We went at 11am on a Tuesday, but since it was just the two of us, we got to squeeze in at a small table in the front. I did feel a little bad watching groups of people who were there before us wait the entire duration of our meal. But whatever, we were seated and served and that's what counts. I did have a taste of the aforementioned French Toast: A-MAZING! I had a veggie omelet which was overflowing with veggies and cheese and delicious. I'm not usually a hash browns gal, but these were homemade and awesome. The prices might be a little pricey, but you get a ton of food; I barely finished all of mine and I was starving!
(5)
J W.

arrived in BWI at 11:30AM from LAX, yelped this place the night before and is determined and (excited) to go try. Arrived at Blue Moon cafe at 12:30PM. I was swept away by the friendliness of the staff and wish I could stay one more day to try another thing on the menu. It wasnt too hard to decide what to order when I found the crab and crispy bacon eggs benedict with the hashbrowns and fresh fruits. it was SO good. SOOOOOOOOO good and I was so happy i went to this place. I just want to go back and eat it again!!!!
(5)
gabrielle c.

I don't write bad reviews lightly because I don't want to hurt someone's business that being said I will say what was wrong with the Diner: Terrible slow service Small unimaginative menu Ran out of biscuits No A/C or Window Fan 1 waitress cold runny eggs bad choice for kids We had high hopes because it was on Food Network. On a good note my husband liked his captain crunch french toast-my son loved his blue berry pancakes. Waiting 40 minutes for eggs is never good..My order was for the garden scramble-weak..and my other son was served raw eggs. Honestly-this place may have once been really good but now it is not. And it was expensive! $50.00 for breakfast food!
(2)
Logan P.

oh my god. i don't ever do reviews but i figured imma have to for this.....because I'm starving and I have to train myself not to let my thoughts drift to their food during class because then i start to go a lil crazy! lol. so, we got there, and it was a coldish day around fifty degrees. We were meeting someone who had been window-shopping for an hour and a half after listing her name. Supposedly, the wait was an hour and a half. Well, that was pretty much the longest remaining 30 minutes....ever. They called groups of 2 several times and several other parties standing haphazardly around the entrance until about 40 mins later (40 freezing minutes later) we were finally called in. It was like I was being saved, purified, renewed. Moving experience (even though the individual attending to us brought SOME (but not us) parties gigantic fresh-made cinnamon rolls). I liked the ambience a lot, it was a very small place though.....very small, I would say 6 tables at most. Well, there are actually two menus, I think. Just know that there is an a la carte menu as well. I didn't need to use it. For once I decided to try the special, the famous French toast. Oh but wait.....before i get there, it's necessary to describe the hot chocolate. It was amazin'. There was this huge thing that looked like a 4-inch tall cone of thick cream sprinkled with huge chocolate chips on top of the hot chocolate when it came out. After 5 minutes of licking away at it and looking like a total weirdo, i sipped the hot chocolate....yummmmy. Okay the French Toast was amazing. It doesn't really taste like normal French toast, nor does it really taste like cereal.....at all. I....I...........don't even know how to describe it. Pictures are the only thing that serve it some justice. DELICIOUSS. I got some bacon....lol that was good too! The hashbrowns were the most amazing thing, I think. Just imagine a super-fresh layer of browned hashbrown. Then in between the top and the bottom is filled with this creamy molten potato potato potato mashed oh my god so good. Just......get hashbrowns. They're like......heavenly. Even twenty minutes after being stuffed the thought of this food upon our departure made me drool. Okay, it's still doing it one week later. Despite saying we'd never wait that long for food again, I'll find another way to eat that food. Heed my words, I will find another way. I WILL.
(5)
Greg S.

There really is nothing I can write that is not here somewhere. Absolutely delicious. I had the special which consisted of starting at the bottom, hash brown, jack cheese, chorizo, sauteed onion and jalapeno's topped with 2 eggs cooked your choice. Wow it was good. I was able to try my girlfriends Capt Crunch French Toast and it was pretty damn good as well.
(5)
Rob B.

Great food, captain crunch French toast was awesome. Get there early, long wait. I would give a 5 star but the place is extremely small. That makes it charming but they could easily triple their business with more space. Food is great, my kids and wife loved it and we are picky food critics.
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Danielle K.

This was a PERFECT example of Yelp working just how it was supposed to. I had two friends in town (DC), but their flights left 4 hours apart from BWI so I dropped the first friend off and then headed to B'more for a quick tour with the other friend. Before I left I yelped breakfast in Baltimore and this place looked awesome. We got there JUST before the Sat. morning rush (9:45ish) and were seated very quickly, but the people started crowding in soon after. The place was very cute and VERY small, but I loved it. The food was delish! and SOOO cheap! They had so many veggie friendly options and the hashbrowns were toasty and hot. The biscuits were awesome, but I could only manage to finish half of one with the rest of the meal. The veggies in my omlet were fresh and still a little crunchy and the coffee was hot (not fantastic, but usual fare). Even though it was so crowded the employees were super friendly and helpful. Don't go in here for a fast lunch. Just take your time and soak it all up. Thank you yelp, or I would have never found this jem!
(5)
Jay G.

So overrated. Both times I've gone I waited 45 minutes for my order. The second time the food was gross, and I left most of it on the plate. Both times the service was bad as well as rude. The best place for breakfast is Lucia's in Broadway Market-homemade food, good prices, very nice service. Jimmy's sucks as much as Blue Moon. All of the locals know this, but for some reason never tell the tourists. By the way, Lucia's is the old name for what is now called JoAnn's Kitchen, same owner, fab home cooking and excellent Korean dishes.
(1)
Steve S.

Worth the wait - and you will wait on a Saturday morning. I had the chorizo & eggs with the KILLER hash browns and I was a member of the clean plate club and picking from my wife's plate. We got the Cap'n Crunch French Toast to go for my son and I tried it when he ate it. Wow - just wow. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu.
(5)
Mary L.

I know A LOT of people have already raved about the food here, but I just wanted to re-confirm their opinions. Arrived at about 8:00 on a monday with no wait. You seat yourself when you get in and then they come and take your drink order and give you your menu. Now, the food. The cinnamon roll was delicious and huge. You could probably make a meal just out of that. They put a lot of cinnamon in the roll and the dough is not too dense. Then they pour a bunch of frosting on top. Perfection. The captain crunch french toast was simply put: amazing. With the home made whip cream and fresh fruit on top, it's sweet (captain crunch), acidic (fresh fruit), buttery (melted whip cream). I personally think they have the best hash browns. The crunchiness of that golden crisp potato on top and the softness in the middle...mmmmmmm. The home made biscuits are great whether you get them with the home made jelly or with sausage gravy. The H & H Scramble is great as well. There is sooo much in it. I think that there's hash browns on the bottom, then scrambled eggs, then cheese, then bacon, then smothered in sausage gravy. It's delicious and completely unhealthy for you. But hey, aren't the things that are most unhealthy for us almost always the best? The service is okay but then you aren't and shouldn't be expecting 5-star service. It takes a little bit to get a re-fill so don't chug your drink down quickly. Staff is nice though and they don't rush you. Decor is very eclectic and interesting. Overall: great food + nice staff =awesome experience.
(5)
Debra L.

We are from out of town but read reviews before we travel, and we read positive reviews of Blue Moon Cafe. We will never return. Today is the 2nd time we went here. The first time we thought we may have just stumbled in on an off day due to the severely bad customer service. Today, we put our name in, realized that it was not an off day, and it is just the dreadful way that they treat people. What a gem this place could be if they got rid of the extremely rude and un-professional staff and hired people who actually liked (or even pretended to like) other people. We ate at Alexander's Tavern even though we were close to being seated. They were pleasant and courteous and seemed to like working with their customers. We told someone at our hotel about our experience and he said: "they were on TV once and never really seemed to get over it."
(1)
Adam L.

I wish I could give this place 5/5 because the food is absolutely amazing! Even if they only served the Captain Crunch french toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus crab dishes I would still come here every week, but the service and location are just ridiculous. It is a tiny one room restaurant that seats maybe 20 people total with a half dozen staff running around like chickens with their heads cut off. The reservation system is a hipster dude with horn-rimmed glasses who sometimes writes your name down in an old notebook, and often forgets altogether. Also, it is so small that even if you come in the middle of the night on a weekday, you will be waiting outside in the cold for up to hours at a time. I have successfully eaten there twice, and unsuccessfully been waiting for a table for over two hours outside in the freezing cold on the disgusting puke and hobo lined streets of Baltimore twice. The food is good enough to justify trying again but I cannot in good conscious give this more than 3 stars, even if the food is incredible. Seriously get a real goddamned restaurant if you want to be taken seriously every McDonald's in the city is bigger that this place
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Andrew M.

You will pay for your hangover if you are late and suffer the line. Servers with tats and cramped seating belie the greasy spoon breakfast goodies on steroids that follow. Spectacular huevos rancheros, solid hash browns, and homemade biscuits proving Balwmer is south of the Mason Dixon line are highlights. Suck it up, and get up early for the best breakfast in Baltimore.
(4)
Tamar D.

Besides the long wait times, the food is OK, not warranting the rave reviews below (although I did not have the Cap'n Crunch French Toast), and when compared to the prices they charge, the food drops to fair. I don't understand why people are going crazy over this place, which has limited seating, poor service and extreme prices for what you get! If you have plenty of money and time then this place is for you.
(2)
Karen K.

Ok so first i would like to say i was really looking forward to eating here again. It had been over a year and i live only 10 min away. The wait was much longer then they said at 9am, quoted 30 min and it was hour and 15. I honestly dont know what the hype is anymore. The food was much better over a year ago. If the weight isnt that long, then go, otherwise go somewhere else.
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Rick A.

This place is awesome! My wife and I have been here twice now. And as you will read, the wait is long so if you don't have time, you may have to look elsewhere. However, if you have the time - IT'S WORTH THE WAIT. Today Jesse (hope that's the correct spelling) was our server and she is the best. Right on top of things and made our eating experience just that much better. We had coffee to start (they offer a local coffee called Bluebird) that was simply delicious. We ordered the Captain Crunch French Toast, Eggs with Chorizo and the Vegetarian Scramble. Wow! What a treat. This is the best breakfast food I've had anywhere, period. The hash browns are perfect. The eggs done just right and to cap it all off - the Cap'n Crunch French Toast is so good, you'll wonder if there is a better tasting food item on the planet. We'll surely be regular customers of this fine place with the best breakfast food and best service in Baltimore.
(5)
Joe B.

Captain Crunch french toast ..amazing is the only word i have for it. Some kind of salmon hash...also very very good.....service was pleasent but when we first sat down ( after waiting for 30 min to get a table) we were sat right next to the door on a very very cold day....another table opened up a lil farther away and i asked to move and the waitress told me i couldnt....first time ive been told in a eating establishment that i couldnt move tables...so we stayed in our seats...eating delish food..but freezing anytime anyone walked in or out...and our food was cold because of this..before i had a chance to finish....i will go again..but i might wait till the weather is a lil nicer in case i get the same table...(chance is high considering they only have about 8 tables....the french toast made it all worth it though
(3)
Betsy L.

The caramel rolls are to die for. You have to wait, but it's in proximity to such delicious food and coffee; the atmosphere is rife with people-watching opportunities. Thumbs up.
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Kriss E.

Surprisingly, in spite of all the general raving, I did not like eating at this place both times i went there. Maybe I was just unlucky twice? Or ordered the wrong stuff? At any rate, I found the food unmemorable, even not very appetizing, nor was the improvised look of the whole place. One big plus though-it's a late night spot. Maybe I should give this place a (third) shot? However, there are many other excellent alternatives around...
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Michael M.

Ordinarily I don't like going to restaurants which are featured on TV shows (Diners, Drive-ins & Dives) because the rarely meet expectations. But Blue Moon Cafe was great. People are friendly. Cinnamon buns are unbelievable. About the only problem is the serving size. It's just too much food & eggs just don't work as a doggy bag.
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Jessica S.

My sister and I recently went to Baltimore for the weekend to visit a friend and catch a concert. We arrived Friday afternoon and were looking for some lunch. I had discovered Blue Moon CafÃ© on Yelp and wanted to check it out. I did not realize it was breakfast food all of the time but that was OK with me and my sister loves breakfast so she was down. I go the Huevos Rancheros Santa Fe. They were spicy but very good. The sauce was a little greasy/oily for my liking but I did enjoy the flavor of the chorizo and the egg was cooked perfectly. It came with a side of hash browns and I must say those were my highlight. They were crispy but not too dried out and had a lot of flavor. My sister got the potato pancakes- they were awesome, so light and full of flavor. They had bacon, onion and green pepper in them. I thought they were great and she loved them. They were served with a side of sour cream and apple sauce. The service was good- they were not super friendly but I think we arrived after a pretty big rush. My water glass was always full and I was grateful because I was eating some spicy food!
(4)
Gabriel K.

Waited for an hour to get in and service was kind of slow. Must get captain crunch french toast and hash browns. Cinnamon roll is a bit too sweet.
(4)
Carol R.

Overhyped. Food is good, but not worth the wait. We waited 2 hours and were starving by the time we got in (table for 2). Free coffee while you wait. Ordered *capt crunch french toast like everyone there *biscuits and gravy *OJ - $5 for concentrate, no way... Portions were huge and enough to split. Prices around ~10. Hash browns were so yummy and buttery. A must order Food portions are huge. We went for so hungry to sickingly full in 15 minutes. Then fell into a food coma the rest of the day and skipped dinner. I'd only go again if there were a shorter wait.
(3)
Ray G.

I love this place....the Cap'n Crunch French Toast is worth the drive from NoVA to Fells Point. My first 2 visits, my server was the owner. I figured this out after finally seeing the much hyped "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" episode.I would've expected the "I was just on TV" divatude but none of that. I kinda felt special, like having the President serve you a meal at the White House. OK, a bit of an exaggeration but you get the point. Nice staff,great food and worth the trip. I haven't had to wait more than 20 mins for a table though so my experience is probably better than some others.
(5)
Nick B.

From the strong recommendation from the waitress that didn't seem to be scared to say anything that was on her mind, I went with the Captain Crunch French Toast. After waiting for 20-30 minutes, the plate came out and the first thing I thought was "holy cow how am I going to finish this." There were three large pieces of french toast with Captain Crunch cooked into them with powdered sugar, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, and whip cream. I'll tell you what, they were darn good. It made sense that they were advertised on the front page of their menu. When eating them you have to stick as many of the toppings with the toast on your fork at one time to really get the full flavor of it. I had to take a break to catch my breath and let my stomach settle after about two of them. It is definitely a place I would go back to when I am in Baltimore and would recommend that you try it out for yourself.
(5)
Amy L.

Just recently went to eat here and I was VERY impressed. We had the Cap'n Crunch French toast and another special called the Sweet Baby Jesus, which consisted of hash browns, eggs, crabmeat, and some killer hollandaise.... And... Maybe some other delicious stuff. The french toast DOES get a bit sweet near the end, but it is DELICIOUS and the fresh fruit definitely provides some palate cleansing to keep it from being too sweet. I am convinced they call the other dish Sweet Baby Jesus because oh my LORD-- It is amazing. I was floored by the taste and quality of the food and would go back again in an instant. The decor is quirky and fun with mismatched china that makes you feel like you're eating at home, but with comfort food taken to a whole new level. The wait staff is friendly, albeit busy. The important thing is they kept the coffee cups full and made you feel well taken care of. The one downside was the hour long wait to get in, but the food was TOTALLY worth it! And there are shops right down the street and around the corner to wander around in until your name comes up. Just make sure you get back before they call your name 3 times, otherwise you lose your table!
(5)
S B.

The Captain Crunch french toast is fantastic! The cereal gives it just enough sweet that you don't need syrup, and it gives it a little crunch as well. Plus it comes topped with fruit- apples, bananas, raspberries, and kiwis in my case (I suspect they use whatever is fresh). Delicious! Not much seating inside, so I'd avoid peak hours.
(4)
Mary M.

EXCELLENT food and now its open 24 hours on the weekends?! What more could you ask for??? - Well, actually, I could ask for better service... I went on a Friday night around 11 PM and the place was hoppin' but I lucked out and got a table right away - the person who sat me was not a server, or even someone who worked at the cafe, instead it was a patron who was obviously drunk or high. We waited around for our server for quite some time and were actually surprised that it was not the guy who sat us - he was busy making out with his girlfriend in the corner... our food came out and it was superb, but when we asked for ice for our drinks, the server told us they were out of ice and had no way of getting anymore (gas station maybe?). I've been to this place a couple of times, so I know how this is not the usual quality of service Blue Moon offers, and I will chalk this up to the staff being busy on a Friday night - but my friends had never been there before and were appalled by the service - the amazing french toast couldn't even persuade them to return. If the Blue Moon expects to continue to be open 24 hours on the weekends then they may want to add some more servers to their roster or beef up the staff in some way - Oh, and fix the ice machine.
(3)
Harold M.

Great breakfast but always crowded. Pancakes are huge and very heavy.
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Kim W.

I just moved to Baltimore and our neighbors suggested that we try Blue Moon for Breakfast. It is less then a mile away from our house. On our first attempt, it was too crowded so we left. The second time we came earlier and were seated fairly quickly being a party of two. I tried one of the specials, Sour Cream Griddle Cakes. I thought it would be like Pancakes but it was a cross between a Pancake and a Crepe with some strawberry stuff and sweet cream. While I usually eat some of my food and save the rest for later, I ate it all and almost licked the plate. The only down side was my entrÃ©e was a la carte and I had to order a side of bacon. I would have liked eggs too, but adding that as a side would really add up and everyone can scramble an egg at home. My boyfriend had an Omelet that was big and looked good. He ordered a smoothie and I don't think it was worth $7. We didn't even get to the muffins but took them home for later consumption. I found the service fine and the waitress did say the griddle cakes were good and she was right. The place is small and if there is a wait, you are standing on the street. Good Luck if you have a party of 5 or more. I am committed to trying again.
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Jennifer P.

The food here is the bomb, my favorites are the captn crunch french toast, the cinnamon buns, and the crab benedict. The coffee is good too. The only downside is on the weekends the wait is long, but that stands to reason because its a great place in a tiny row house so there aren't a lot of tables.
(5)
Attaicus C.

1.5hour wait..... very limited seating but.. obviously people wait for the food.. which is pretty good . I had the signature dish the Captain Crunch French toast.. it was good. and you don't need ANY SYRUP..this was the first time i have ever eaten french toast w/o syrup.. I gave the place 4 stars because of the wait.. I will definently go back
(4)
Dee T.

Nothing new to add, except GET THE CAP'N CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST. Sooooooo good. Everything else that everyone else has written is 100% correct down to the sticky tables and sucky wait.
(4)
J. K.

Amazing place. If you like cookie-cutter chain places, don't go here. But if you want a unique experience, try it out. I had the Captain Crunch french toast - UNBELIEVABLE!! I waited about an hour for a table, but it was well worth it.
(5)
Kathryn E.

Completely and absolutely the best breakfast for solid staples and everyday fare... even their oatmeal is good... and it comes with the friendliest, down-to-earth service and quirky atmosphere so typical of Baltimore. I wish I could move them with me to Dallas...
(5)
Thomas C.

who woulda thought capt krunch and french toast would go so well together??? well aparently the owner of this place did! Great service, great food, good portions! Only the wait was kinda long, but allowed you to walk around and explore Fells Pt!
(4)
Megan W.

Was very excited to finally get to try Blue Moon out after seeing it on Food Network - I've tried to go everytime I visit my sister in Baltimore but it never works. We had about a 15 minute wait on Saturday morning, which we didn't think was too bad. After we ordered, we had a cinnamon roll while we waited for our food to come and the roll was amazing! Just the right amount of doughiness & icing. Plus, the roll kept my 2 nieces (4 & 18 months) from starting a revolt because they were starving. We ordered a Cap'n Crunch French Toast for the table to share because we couldn't eat at Blue Moon without trying it. Definitely worth it! The most amazing French Toast I've ever had. I had the Mexican omelet - the chorizo mixed with the peppers & cheese was great. My sister got the biscuits & gravy, which had 4 HUGE biscuits smothered in gravy - too big for one meal. Maybe they should offer a half order? Can't wait to go back to try something new at Blue Moon, oh yeah, and visit my family. Side note - Yes, I know that a cinnamon roll is not the most nutritious food to give to children but that's why I'm their aunt and not the mom.
(5)
Thea C.

Fond memories of staggering in with studiomates half-dead during art school finals (many MANY times) in the wee hours of the morning or going just cause it IS good breakfast food. Forget the over-hyped over-priced Papermoon and all that BS--if you want a good ole' breakfast in large quantities, go here--especially if you are in such a state as we always were, food and sleep deprived and in dire need of a pick- me-up. Mmm I can taste those awesome hash browns already... 4 stars only because I wish they WERE open 24 hours and definitely more seating is needed (Papermoon and Blue Moon should trade in both respects).
(4)
Todd A.

this used to be the only place i'd go for breakfast; had a bad experience there last time. service was COLD. i tipped her a dollar, which was too much. that said, usually its fantastic, if for two things: - buscuits - potato fries prices are good, ambiance is good. they have alot of fun specials, but boring me usually get the ham and cheese omelette. get there early, or late, as it has its fans and they number in the many. Tia, next time go over to thames and get some coffee and a paper at the daily grind. more fancy is bonapart breads, a stone's throw a way. FANTASTIC breaks (well, it IS a boulangerie), coffee is best i've had in balto, and the breakfast sammiches are wonderful. careful, tho... i've been admonished for asking for more than two cups of coffee. finally, there is a breakfast counter in broadway market. well, two, but i like the one at the end closest to the water. both are really good, tho. coffee is so-so, but breakfast is good, big and cheap.
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J Lyn S.

After spending the weekend in DC, we made a special trip out to Baltimore to visit the Blue Moon Cafe. After reading all the reviews we planned to go on an off day and get there as soon as they opened. The place was small and quaint. If you are looking for a modern fancy smancy joint, go somewhere else. I knew the food would take awhile because there were 2 workers in the entire restaurant, so I ordered a buscuit. We ordered the capt crunch french toast and the crab eggs benedict. The buscuit was ok, but our meals were phenomenal! Best eggs benedict I have ever had.
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Pudgy C.

First off I have to tell you, plan to wait about 45 minutes because this is a small place. I had a party of three and we waited about 45 minutes to be seated. The service was prompt. Our drink orders were taken almost immediately. My breakfast included the famous captain crunch french toast, scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and hash browns. The french toast was great it didn't even need syrup. The eggs were ok, but the hash browns were terrible they were very greasy and didn't have much potato flavor. One of my friends also had the Crunch french toast and enjoyed it he said the turkey sausage he ordered was not great, and had to mix it with his eggs to eat it. My other friend. Ordered pancakes...omg! These pancakes were the driest stiffest pancakes I had ever tasted,my friend thought so to and when she told the server that she didn't like the pancakes and the server looked shocked and said "what do you mean"?? So my friend ended up ordering the crunch french toast which she enjoyed ...all in all a good meal not really itching to go back unless I have a taste for the french toast.
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Brig T.

Greatest food ever. Service is kinda crap, but it's still totally worth it. If possible avoid going on weekeds - you will wait forever. Amazing cinnamon rolls - even if you didn't previously care for them you will find them heavenly. Great for after hours when the bars close and you are in need of some place to munch and sober up. Better service would = 5 stars - but like I said: Greatest food ever.
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Patty W.

Expensive Coffee: My fiancee and I had seen Blue Moon on the DDD show and thought we would give them a try this morning. We knew the place was small and we would be waiting due to previous reviews. We do not mind waiting for a good thing. When we were seated, we were told there were no more menus and given a laminated modified menu (I am assuming). I know there is a lot of talk about the french toast, hash browns, etc. but we thought we would try other things on the menu. I ordered the oatmeal/brown sugar pancakes and my fiance ordered the sausage gravy biscuits. Coffee was good, although spotty refills. The pancakes were good size, but as I started putting butter on it I saw raw oatmeal and clumps of brown sugar, some of it burned. When I started cutting into the pancakes, I almost asked for a steak knife as they were tough. The cakes tasted heavy and the dry oatmeal/burnt sugar was not helping the flavor. Now I know why they have the syrup in large coffee urns, it is not because the syrup is warmed (it was not) but you would need a gallon of it to try and make the cakes moist. After two bites I was done and pushed my plate aside. The sausage gravy did not have much sausage and the gravy was bland. The biscuit was large, doughy and sweet. My fiancee who truly loves this dish also set it his aside. The server did not even ask if there was an issue when we asked for the check. He just removed our plates and we paid over $20 for our coffee. We ended up somewhere else for breakfast. Needless to say, we will not be going back.
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M W.

Stopped on our way home to Charlotte, NC after visiting family in Philly burbs. Had seen on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives. Ample portions. Excellent quality. Our server was friendly and patient (we had two young kids with us). The place is tiny, so you have to hit at just the right time. Also, from what I gather they serve breakfast "only". My wife said the best hashbrowns she's ever had. A little pricey, my ONLY criticism. Worth the detour off of I-95 to get there. My grade is A-. I hope this place doesn't become a tourist trap like so many other restaurants do after receiving publicity (of the positive kind) that they received after being featured on Tripe "D". Keep up the good work Blue Moon Cafe!
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Christopher G.

hands down the, the best breakfast place ever! worth the wait.
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Jennifer R.

Given that the weekends are apparently crazy busy we decided to go on a Friday morning. No wait time at 8am on Friday - it was a nice relaxing breakfast but I could imagine that if it was packed in and busy it could get loud really fast. Anyway, about the food: Do NOT get the Captain Crunch French Toast unless you seriously have MAJOR sweet tooth AND want a sugar overload - I am totally into sweets but this was TOO much - it was very pretty (they pipe the whipped cream onto it it all nicely and arrange berries on it) - don't get me wrong.. but with all the whipped cream (Coolwhip I believe) and Captain Crunch it was like eating marshmallow fluff right out of the jar... the other reason I didn't like it was because the actual french toast (under all the layers of sweet stuff) was only lukewarm at best... really wish it had been hot. On the other hand... my husband's omlet was really good - much better than we can make at home - the bacon and sausage on it were really good - the bacon was thick and the sausage was slightly spicy and flavorful - plus there were tons of fresh veggies on it. The hashbrowns were really good - very crispy on just one side but not greasy at all! The biscuits were good - no complaints there. This place is pretty good - but it is really quite pricey - almost $5 for a glass of OJ - our bill was like $39 for two people for breakfast ... so not a place you can frequent often. Overall it was good - definitely check it out if there is not wait but probably not worth it if you have to wait an hour to get in.
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Amy S.

Get there before they open if you don't want to wait for a long time to sit. Great service and food, but you need to get there early!
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Bret I.

I had their omelet special (ham, crab and cheddar) and it was very, very good. The hash browns were just OK: shredded potatoes that were griddled to a nice crispiness. However, the flavor was very bland and needed a good deal of salt and pepper. However, the Captain Crunch french toast? Amazing! Had to get a "small stack" as a side (I only wanted one piece to taste, but they don't see single slices). It was rich, sweet, crunchy and a little greasy. But it was perfect. This is something that you should definitely get for the table when you come. Not sure I could do an entire order of it, unless it came with a side of insulin. Well worth visiting.
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J C.

The only reason I'm not giving this place 5 stars is because of how small, loud, and crowded it was. Everything else we absolutely loved. You have to get one of the cinnamon rolls that had to be 6" in diameter and 3-4" tall ... perhaps the best I've ever had. Sweet Baby Jesus ... a hashbrown potatoe cake topped with crab meat, hollandaise sauce, poached egg, and bay seasoning was incredible (but be aware it is $20), and the cap-n crunch french toast ... I don't know how to describe how good it is. This place is a MUST if you're in Baltimore. We were there late Sat night (after midnight) and shortly after we got there, the place filled. It's tiny and we were very fortunate for our party of 9 to be able to sit together. parking was a bit of a challenge in this Fells Point neighborhood.
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Kori P.

I read through the reviews here before we went to the Blue Moon, and I was a little concerned. But I'm definitely a fan, and will be back. First, there is a wait. My husband and I showed up at 9:30 on a Sunday morning, and we waited for maybe 25 minutes. I have waited much longer for much less, I'll just say that. After you write your name in the notebook, and they say "45 minutes", don't leave. None of the folks that Sunday morning waited more than 30 minutes. We impulsively ordered a Cinnamon Roll while we waited for our breakfast. It was, hands down, the best cinnamon roll I have ever eaten. My husband proclaimed it better than his mom's (no mean feat). My husband got a hash brown stack with eggs, crabmeat and hollandaise sauce, and I got the Huevos Rancheros. Both were excellent, but really paled in comparison to the cinnamon roll. Next time I will go with the sweet (french toast) rather than the savory. Then again, the hash browns were delicious. Let's put it this way, it will be a tough decision. It is a funky, fun little place, and as long as you come with the right attitude, you will enjoy it. And don't forget that cinnamon roll.
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Caitlin L.

Long wait but since I was by myself, squeezed into the bar seating- I didn't realize this restaurant was so small. Maybe 10 small tables and seating for 3 at the bar. Good luck waiting in line as the waiters swish by with full plates of food constantly. Food was excellent- I had a mexican omlette with chorizo, so good! Big portions so took it home, great rolls too and I'm not usually a big fan but they taste like my grandma's homemade ones. This place was good but not great and I'd definitely not come here with more than 4 people. I'm still looking for the ultimate Bmore Brunch spot.
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John O.

watched diners drive-ins and dives and wanted to try it. my wife got the captain crunch french toast and I got the huevos rancheros. the huevos rancheros were pretty good, spicy as advertised. The captain crunch french toast was ok about what you would expect. Soda is by the can. Seating is limited as expected.
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Joan H.

Went to the Blue Moon this morning and had very good breakfasts (vegetable eggs benedict for me and the mexican scramble for my husband). He also had the Cinnamon bun which he really liked. Would recommend this restaurant especially after trying some of the other restaurants that were featured on Diners, Driveins & Dives which weren't that great.
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Marcus N.

I've been to this place 3 times. The first time was good. I got there really early and had to wait about half an hour. I ordered the chocolate roll and cap n' crunch toast...both were good. The 2nd time I went was late at night. I wanted the same things I had earlier, disappointingly both weren't available until breakfast is what I was told. So I go again recently for breakfast. They tell us the wait is about 30 minutes. It was actually just over an hour. I decided to mix it up a bit an try at least one new thing. I had this dish made with chorizo, eggs, and jalepenos and ordered the chocolate roll. Surprise, the chocolate roll still wasn't available but she said the cinnamon rolls were good so we ordered that too. The waitress was SLOW, INATTENTIVE,and just really seemed oblivious to us. Aside from making us wait 25 minutes for our drinks, she totally forgot we ordered the cinnamon rolls that she suggested. As for the food, the chorizo itself was nice, but the jalepeno sauce they put on made the dish very watery.The hashbrowns were very good though. The cinnamon roll was awful. It was literally microwaved next to the counter in the back(which we saw) and tasted like it was 3-4 days old. Really stale even though it was nuked. I'm giving it 2 stars for the inconsistency, deceptively long wait time,and disappointing service.The food isn't bad, but it isn't good enough to forgive the aforementioned. At least they have good hashbrowns though.
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Mike J.

Some many memories of me coming there fucked up and getting a maryland crab eggs benedict, 2 bacon egg and chesse sandwiches on bagel and a bowl of grits and I will eat the whole thing. This place is the best diner in baltimore. It is worth the wait and even though the place is so tiny, it reminds you this is Baltimore at its finest.
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Zachary Z.

Expect to wait if you arrive late on a weekend morning, but keep in mind that the food is worth the wait. Definitely order a cinnamon roll- they are warm, gooey and sweet. If they are serving the fluffer-nutter french toast order it! I know you keep hearing about the cap'n crunch one, but I'm telling you that this one is better. It's got peanut butter, chocolate sauce, and marshmallow between several generous slices of french toasted bread. The cap'n crunch french toast is alright, but it's really really sweet (a little too much in fact). The omlettes are alright, but they have been dwarfed by the greatness of the sweet dishes. Definitely worth your time to enjoy brunch with some friends at the BMC.
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D M.

Saw someone mention this place on Twitter so I googled it and decided to try it. I tried the Capt'n Crunch French toast that everyone talks about and it was pretty good. It didn't really need Syrup because it was good by itself. The eggs and bacon were good. Crisp bacon, moist eggs. I got my food to go on a Saturday night around 11:30pm. Not crowded, took a little longer than they said it would but I would return to try other menu items.
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Dan K.

We walked in and immediately were in love with the atmosphere and staff. Then we got this cinnamon bun and it was gone in less than 30 seconds. Ended it with 2 of each of the specials. I think I want to marry this restaurant.
(5)
Pai P.

I found Blue Moon after searching on-line for a few hours. Reading reviews and what not and got prepared to leave for Baltimore early! The line up was out the door around 8am. I just couldn't believe it but it made me want to try it even more. I didn't know about their special "cap n crunch french toast" so we ordered eggs benedict. It was definitely well worth the wait and all the hype. I can't wait to go back and try the french toast. I had no idea they were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. From what I remember the service wasn't that great because well they were busy all the time so they didn't care if you left or not. And a lot of people were lined up inside too so there must have been something to keep them coming back. Excellent sized portions and it was delicious. There were so many different variations so it was a tough choice to make. Fresh juices from what I remembered which was really refreshing. It was well worth the drive the 40 min drive and my gf's flight from Buffalo, NY
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Jessica W.

I don't remember how I found this place. I only remembered the freezing cold weather hitting my face as I waited for two hours for them to seat a group of eight. The place is VERY small, typical Fells Pt row house living room. But the food is definitely memorable. As we were seated, the waitress served us two plates of cinnamon rolls. The BEST CINNAMON ROLL I've ever tasted; we chowed down that warm cinnamon rolls like there's no tomorrow. When the food came, the opinions among my friends varied. The pancakes were too soft, the biscuits were still doughy in the middle, my huevo ranchero was okay in taste but lack in texture. However, the potato hash (side order) was awesome with perfectly crisp on the outside but still moist and soft on the inside. The second time I ate their food was a take-out. I read a review of the restaurant recommending crab benedict. Again the main dish was okay when the side (the hash) shines. And the cinnamon rolls are still as good as it gets. So definitely try the cinnamon rolls and the potato hash, maybe the crab benedict because so far that's the best main dish I have eaten there. ps. They don't have a website or a takeout menu.
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Lynne P.

yup, the food is good, except for the specialty pancakes which are usually overmixed and dry and the weak coffee. get the cinnamon roll. go for lunch on a weekday and have the same experience without waiting in line for an hour. the staff is another issue entirely. sometimes they're on, sometimes they're off. depends on how they feel about you that day. don't expect to get everything you ordered. don't expect refills. and don't give them any lip about it either. that girl with the rocky balboa shirt is a real boxer and will kick your ass. but if she forgets to bring you your biscuit (huge, hot, flaky and square, with homemade jam) it may be worth it to take it up with her.
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Denise M.

The captain crunch french toast was amazing. I had to take a picture of it and send it to my friend who told me about the place. Diabetics bring extra insulin. The omelette was fluffy and tasty too. The place is super tiny, and we had an hour wait so we went around the corner and had a pint of guiness while we waited.
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R A.

On a business trip to Baltimore I knew I had to make a stop here after seeing the place on The Food Network awhile back. I wasn't disappointed. After a short wait (even on a Wednesday morning) we were seated. Seating is limited and we probably had the worst seats in the place- jammed into a corner up front by the window. I was ok with that though after seeing the delicious meals on the other patrons' plates. I knew I was going to order the Cap'n Crunch French toast before we even got there. I got a full order with fruit and cream. Talk about heaven although I should have went with the half order- lots of food! My boyfriend got the Mexican scramble which had lots of chorizo but wasn't too greasy. We're from California so ordering Mexican type food in Maryland was risky. They did a decent job though. The waitress despite running her tale off was nice in a hardcore kind of way! Overall we really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to making my own Cap'n Crunch French toast from the recipe in my Guy Fieri cookbook.
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Julie B.

I've wanted to try this place based on its rep, for a long time. Finally made it on a Wednesday, about 2pm. The food is really good, but the service really sucked. I don't mind the tattoos and wild hair, etc, but the surly, sullen faces really bothered me. It seemed as though they were quite upset that we were there so close (an hr away) to closing, even though folks who showed up after we did were definitely treated with more friendliness. With the few number of tables in there, they mostly seemed to still be dirty from the noon rush. The decor is very warm and cute. I was treating a friend who had never been there either. We both agreed that even though the food was very very good, we wouldn't be waiting in an hour long line any time soon.
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Brian G.

The place is tiny so expect to wait. Had the Capt. Crunch French Toast... excellent! So sweet you don't need syrup. Worth a trip. The service was polite but the kitchen was slow.
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D Y.

wow. last night (4am) was my first time dining here. and yes, the hash browns ARE the best i've ever had. the omelette couldn't be any better. i loved how chunky the filling of the omelette was...big cubes of ham, lots of chedder, succulent pieces of tomato, yum
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Megan K.

Seriously. The last time I was in DC I made a special trip up to Baltimore, just to get brunch here. Ok, and to see a friend. But breakfast here might be my fondest memory of Baltimore, and of all the people who visited me while I lived there, since I insisted that they have at least one meal at Blue Moon. The biggest decision here is eggs or pancakes, because their biscuits are oh so buttery flakey delicious, and their egg choices are plentiful and varied and sometimes peppery spicy. But then the pancakes, well, check their Specials board, because they often have creamy fruity beautiful stuffed french toast and other equally crafty creations.
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S S.

Yes, you will wait an hour for a table on the weekend. The food is excellent, though. Some sort of alchemy makes their hash browns creamy like mashed potatoes but still crisp and well formed. Overall verdict: tasty.
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Sean F.

supposed "24 hours" on weekends DOES NOT INCLUDE SUNDAYS. fail.
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Jeff C.

We were looking for a good Baltimore breakfast place and found the name online. So we headed down at 1030 on a sunday and was told that the wait would be 45 minutes. We put our name in, and walked around the block and discovered Fells Point around. After about half an hour, we returned, and we made it half way up on the list. We sat around in the heat for another good 40 minutes until we were called. We got a seat at the window. The place was HOT, and flies were flying against the window. The menu had pieces of food stuck inside...a rarity for us these days. We ordered the famous french toast, ham and crab omlet and a cinamon roll. The wait for the food and the flies got me so bored that I wanted to ask the waitress for a plastic bag so I can help catch the many flies buzzing next to me. Finally the food came. The omlet was tasteless. The French toast was good. They forgot our Cinamon roll. We then found out why we were waiting so long for the food. Someone ordered 10 takeout meals in between. Allowing someone to order takeout while literally 20 people were standing outside in the sweltering sun is downright unethical. Perhaps it's the restaurants marketing tactic to make the wait longer, and itself seem more desirable. Perhaps next time I should order take-out meals for my company outing, so people wait a whole sunday morning for food. The french toast wasn't worth the wait, the heat and the craziness.
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Donna H.

Blue Moon is a little gem. The City Paper voted it "Best Breakfast in Baltimore" in a recent year, and they weren't kidding: this place elevates ordinary French toast, home fries, and scrambled eggs to an art form. It's very small and quite popular, though; the general protocol is to put your name on the waiting list, spend some time walking around the neighborhood, and come back in about half an hour to get your table. The atmosphere and staff are on the bohemian side, but it's not insufferably hipster. Yes, it's crowded; yes, it's going to take a while to be seated. But it's worth it.
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C S.

We were in town for a conference and wanted to try this place since it was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. We got there promptly at 7 am but they were not quite ready to open, perhaps almost annoyed we were there right at 7 when they were supposed to open! We ordered the Cap'n Crunch french toast and it did not disappoint. It was divine with the fresh berries and cream and the bacon I ordered with it was delicious. I'd love to go back and try something else on the menu--perhaps when we're in town again for another conference.
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John R.

This is my favorite brunch place of all time. When I lived in Baltimore, I would go there at least once a week. The service is slow on weekdays, however. I still miss their biscuits!
(5)
Barbara V.

Outstanding food, well worth the wait. We had the captain crunch french toast and sweet baby jesus eggs.
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Jessica K.

Tara convinced me to break out of my shell and try the captain crunch French toast and it was so yummy! My husband had sweet baby Jesus and he said it was delicious too! We waited 2hrs to eat here but it was well worth it! They also give a military discount and that was awesome as well. Tara made our visit great as she was hilarious!
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Kristen P.

Of course anytime I am out of town I have to check out a place that has been on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. One would think that the coating would be too harsh and crunchy but it was perfect and soft and added a nice texture. The french toast was so sweet that syrup was not needed. Huge portion which my friend and I ended up sharing with a heaping dollop of whipped cream and fruit. Soooo worth the detour out of our travel that night to go there. Small place (about the size of a large family room) so best to go at night to avoid a long wait in the morning or afternoon. I would come back just for the french toast if I am ever in Baltimore again but would like to try more of the food here. Highly recommend.
(5)
Jepha R.

Came out on a weekend trip with a friend (we live in NYC) just to check out the city & the aquarium. This place was written about multiple times so we checked it out. Everything we had was awesome. Some of the best gravy I've had up north! Obviously the capn crunch french toast was a hit. Will definitely make another visit next time I'm in Baltimore.
(5)
Bryce Y.

This place is always packed, but manages to get your breakfast/lunch party a table in less than a half hour. The cafÃ© is very quaint and homely, even down to the herbs growing in the pots in the waiting area outside. The breakfast menu is delicious, capped off by their famous Captain Crunch French toast. If you love Maryland crabs, try the Sweet Baby Jesus special. The service is very fast, the food is great, and definitely worth a visit.
(5)
Rihan K.

I was from out of town and my fried. Was ranting about this place, we barely made it at the door 5 minutes before closing they let us take it to go. I had the sweet baby Jesus and the Cap N Crunch French toast the total came out to like 33 dollars I was like woah. But let me tell you both dishes where amazing, I really don't know which one was better, the inside looked nice for a sit down place. Overall a great breakfast/brunch spot if you are in Baltimore.
(5)
Brian F.

Really cool atmosphere, great music and AMAZING food. Worth the drive or wait if you are not close to the Harbor area. I had the GG breakfast and also tried the Captain Crunch French Toast. It was all as good as advertised
(5)
Ericka G.

I came here on a date once about a year ago. The food was ahmahzing. What I didn't like was: the restaurant is about the size of my foyer and if you aren't in the restaurant sitting in one of the 4 tables, you are outside standing like a loiterer. It was winter so it was freezing!!! Provided I can wait in a warm car or get lucky and get seated quickly, I'd definitely come again. It's with the calories.
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Hannah H.

I was in the area for a conference; my husband and I decided to check out the Blue Moon Cafe for breakfast. I've heard about their famous 'Captain Crunch French Toast' that has been on shows and such, so I was pretty excited in trying it out! The restaurant, which has been around since '96, is small, but cute with the cool framed artwork and the wooden-paneled ceilings - it is pretty dark in there, with some sporadic chandelier lighting. Our server was Gina, and she was pretty awesome - I loved how she took a seat at our table to get our orders in - seemed more intimate/personal that way! The menu offers items such as: huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, benedicts, omelettes, sandwiches, and beverages (juice and coffee). I had the Captain Crunch French Toast and my husband had one of their 'specials' of the day, which was their homemade Cinnamon Roll french toast. He also ordered a side of thick-cut bacon to get his MEAT on. The Captain Crunch was okay - I thought it would have a thicker batter of some sort, and more of the crunchy Crunch crust; it also tasted slightly greasy. I appreciated the large bottle of maple syrup at each of the tables so you can pour to your heart's content - it would have been awesome if the syrup was warm, though! I wasn't much of a fan of the cinnamon roll French toast, as the rolls themselves were more on the dry side; it was, however, not too sweet. I did like the fresh and nicely-ripened fruit that came with (blackberries, strawberries, and apples). The side of bacon was delicious (of course). My husband also had freshly-squeeze orange juice, so that was pretty good. I'm glad I was able to check this place out, but not sure if I'd come back! +Gina was a sweetheart :D +freshly-ripened fruit +some free residential parking available
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Leila B.

Great charm and feel. Had to get the two most recommended breakfast items: Captain Crunch French Toast (topped with cream and fruit- just ok) and the Sweet Baby Jesus (crab, potato, eggs and hollandaise and the fresh tomatoes made it great) Worth the 1 hour wait. Friendly staff and always fun to play 'guess the movie' with a quote written on a board.
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Tara C.

I've always gone at times where there is little to no wait - so pretty much midday on a weekday. It might be worth the wait at other times, but with so many other options nearby, it's not my first choice for brunch or late night. The cinnamon rolls are huge and awesome. Never had a bad meal there, but those are definitely noteworthy.
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Sandy B.

I would give Blue Moon 6 stars if I could - this place was FABULOUS!!! We did wait a little bit but totally worth the wait. Based on other Yelp reviews we ordered the Captain Crunch French Toast as an appetizer and it was awesome!!! I ordered the creamed chipped beef and it was super good as was the G&G - our server was great and very personable she just completed the whole great experience.
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Erin B.

I've tried to get in here for YEARS since seeing it on Food Network and every time I drove to Baltimore...no matter the time, it was always over a two hour wait. But not this time! It was only an hour and I was ready! The place is really small...about 12 to 15 tables, and if there's a wait you're standing outside with the rest of the adoring fans waiting for Capt Crunch French Toast. The size of the restaurant and the wait definitely add to the "exclusiveness" and allure to the place. My husband and I both order the Full Moon. Capt Crunch french toast with scrambled eggs and bacon/ham. The bacon was crispy and thick cut. The ham steak was great. I ordered my eggs with pepper jack cheese but you can pretty much order any cheese for your eggs. Like seriously, they offered cheddar, gouda, blue cheese, goat cheese... I was afraid to get my food because I hyped this place up so much in my head and usually when I do that the food ends up being trash...that totally didn't happen this time. The french toast was made by Jesus. Sweet, crunchy exterior with the sweet moist interior, sweet, tasty whipped cream and fresh fruits. LAWD. My husband ate my fruits cuz I don't eat fruits (my lack of fruit eating does not take away from my Yelping skills, BTW) but pretty much we killed every plate. To finish off our meal we shared a huge ass cinnamon bun. The bun was piping hot, moist and full of deliciousness. If it was topped with ice cream it would probably be better than CPK's butter cake. I will definitely make my way back up there and time my visit accordingly so I can actually make it in. It's worth it...just walk around and sight see until your time to go in. I'd check in around half the wait time to see where my name is on the list...a lot of people walk off and miss their name being called...then you can slip in, like a BAWSE.
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Tiffany S.

What a quaint place for breakfast! The service was great and the food was delicious! I got their famous Captain Crunch French toast...no words can describe exactly how good it is...so try it for yourself! Portions were big and I doubt anyone leaves here hungry. Definitely going back again!
(5)
Maureen Y.

My bf and I came here; he came here six years ago and loved it. We came on a Sunday afternoon and were quoted a 45 min wait, which is perfectly acceptable for Sunday brunch. The environment was warm and cozy; a very cute spot in a great old building. We were able to walk around and come back and were sat in about 5 min of walking back in, so only about a 30 min wait. We ordered the Sweet baby Jesus and the Capt'n crunch french toast, which were amazing! Their biscuits were amazing too. The food alone would have been about 4.5 to 5 stars, but here's where they lost a star for me. When we were seated, we got our waters and menus right away, but we had to wait a whole 15 min before our waitress came to take our order! We told the girl who brought our waters we were ready right away to order and she said she would relay the message, but maybe she forgot about us and the other couple next to us? Took about 20 extra min to get our food. When we got our ticket, the sweet baby Jesus was priced at $19.95, but a menu said $12.95. The waitress said that it was misprinted and only pertained to the Capt'n crunch French toast, but she did give us the reduced price since it was misleading; that's definitely good customer service. If you come, I wouldn't recommend a Sunday afternoon as the wait was ridiculous. Other than that, I would recommend the food.
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Marci Y.

I would love to give this restaurant negative stars but Yelp won't let me. Unfortunately, I would love to rate it based on the food but I can't. I came in at the wee hours of the night not intoxicated but with friends ....i unable to order because they have a restaurant rule of not splitting the check which is fine but in addition refuse to take multiple payments to one check. So please forget coming with your friends to enjoy a meal because it isn't allowed..........unless you all carry cash because that is what we all do nowadays right along with going to the bank for quarters and my heavens, what on earth is online banking????? Let us all collect our prestigious jello molds to forgo experiencing a more modern food at Blue Moon because it's better ...... But then again how can we ensure a restaurants success????? after all when has the success of a business ever relied on a customer?????
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Mallory S.

Incredible brunch spot! Be prepared to WAIT! Even on a random Tuesday mid day you'll still have a 45 minute wait. This place only has about 6 tables and it is always crowded. However, good things come to those who wait. The food is always spot on. The famous Captain Crunch French toast is just as good as it sounds. The Salsalito breakfast burrito is my personal favorite. They put hash browns IN the burrito- what could be bad about that? A must go in Baltimore!
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Heather M.

So Good! But be prepared to consume tons of calories eating the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Captain Crunch French Toast. The Sweet Baby Jesus was so good and I never thought I'd say this but, there actually was too much cheese! And i love cheese. And the French Toast was sweet n delicious. Very small place, might be hard to find a spot. Service was friendly but busy and hard to get attention at sometimes.
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Justin K.

Not sure how I didn't write a review about this place yet. So I will make this short, sweet and to the point. I don't like coming here on the weekends. You know why, the wait that everyone talks about. Especially in this climate...frigid January. Go ahead and stand outside in 25 degree weather, that isn't fun. Definitely come at an off time. I took my buddy here on a Friday morning. We had to wait roughly 15 minutes. Busted in the door, order the standard side of cap'n crunch French toast and a couple ranchero something or others and chowed down. Of course the French toast was delicious. It's so simple it's brilliant. They should try that with some other cereals like cinnamon crunch French toast or cocoa pebbles. What I really like about the dish is actually the fresh fruit and homemade whipped cream that it comes with. As for our rancheros dishes, he has the nuevos rancheros and I had whatever the waitress recommended and it was awesome. So much flavor and the chilis, there were 3, were really flavorful. Overall, I have had good experiences here. Is it worth the wait, not sure. Definitely a decision you will have to make. I wouldn't wait hours to get in but it's definitely a place you should check out at least once while in Bmore.
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Jill W.

The atmosphere is unique in that it's the right combination of 'not stuffy' and 'not ghetto and dirty'. It's kind of eclectic. The hot chocolate was really great! Menu selection is small, which I actually liked because I am indecisive. If I recall correctly this place only serves breakfast. I thought it was expensive, hence the 4 stars. Almost $18 not including tip for some type of breakfast special including crab (there was no price on the specials list and we were slightly surprised when the bill came). Yes there was a decent amount of crab, but also an even more decent amount of hash browns. I've had better experiences at Water for Chocolate on Lombard St and feel that is a better value. The portions were HUGE, so my recommendation is to split plates and save wasted food as well as money. Out of our party of 5 my boyfriend was the only one who finished his meal and he was stuffed.
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Jessica B.

Don't believe the hype! Outside of the Captain Crunch French toast this is just your regular breakfast/brunch cafe spot. For first timers go ahead and wait, order your french toast just so you can say you did but I would not come here on a regular basis and wait. In regards to the service - ahhhhhh not the greatest but how can you give great service when you are only worried about getting me out so you can get the next table in? They basically try to kindly rush you through your meal because the place is a box and there are 20 people on the list. In regard to food- the Captain Crunch french toast was good, it was unique, nothing I've ever tried before. With that said I likely would not order it again because it just isn't my plate of toast. Buttttttttttt the Sweet Baby Jesus was delicious. Really enjoyed it. Very crabby, my eggs were cooked perfectly (over medium ) and the hash browns were nice and crispy. Didn't enjoy the warm orange juice though. Overall I give it 3 stars. It wasn't bad but I'm not singing Drake either cuz it wasn't the best I ever had. I would visit again but I would not wait over an hour.
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Richard G.

I would say considering I don't really love breakfast that this place is pretty bomb-tastic! The captain crunch french toast is hot fire and the sweet baby jesus with the crab meat will blow your mind! Definitely, have to get in here early because the wait time can be awhile if you roll in around 11am. Oh, the Cinammon Roll is pretty legit too and will put you in a sugar coma if you're not careful!! Check this place out if you love your breakfast!!!!
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Sarah B.

We came out here one morning bright and early before we had to worry about early morning breakfast traffic. I was able to have the Sweet Baby Jesus and my husband had some sort of breakfast scramble with eggs and sausage and sausage gravy. We split a cinnamon bun. It was way too much food, I couldn't finish it though I tried. $3 for a cup of coffee, I don't know if it was some special roast from somewhere fancy, but it was decent. Not $3 decent, but nice. There was no price on my dish, which was $20. Ouch. All told we spent over $50 on breakfast after the tip. It was good, but definitely a special occasion place.
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Shira S.

I was beyond excited to finally go here as my little brother has been trying to get us here for awhile, however due to their extensive waits in the morning, I have yet to enjoy. I was there with a larger group and they were doing the best they could to seat us all within the same area. However, it is a small place, so it was challenging - they definitely get an A for Effort :) In terms of the food, I ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus as it had some of my favorite flavors: hash browns, cheese, crab meat, hollandaise sauce, and Old Bay (welcome to Baltimore!). Independently, the flavors were good, however my food came out cold. To be fair, I did not give them the opportunity to remedy the issue as I was with the larger group and didn't want to cause any issues.
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Marriah W.

Service was excellent food was pretty good. I would recommend the Captain crunch French Toast. I tried the red velvet pancakes also. But the French Toast was simply the best!
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Angel H.

I live for Blue moon's Captn crunch French toast. A friend and I went there for brunch around the middle of November. And of course we ordered Captn crunch French toast! I ordered the veggie omelet, cinnamon roll, and coffee. My friend ordered the western omelet, bacon, and orange juice. The omelets came with a homemade biscuits and hasbrowns. Our lovely waitress suggested their homemade cinnamon roll which tasted like a biscuit with cinnamon swirls and tasty icing. Our French toast was good, hot, and fresh, it was topped with delicious fruit and whipped cream. I loved that they offered unlimited refills on zeke's coffee, it went lovely with my cinnamon roll and French toast. My veggie omelet was good the only thing I would change is the amount of cheese. Next time I will request more cheese. This was my friend's first time here and he enjoyed it! There are only a few things I would change but this will not prevent me from returning. The wait is extremely long, we waited outside for about 45-60 minutes, and when your table is ready someone yells your name while you wait outside. Wish they had buzzers like most restaurants or call/text when your table is ready. Oh and btw reservations can not be made. The restaurant is confined and chilly due to the door constantly opening. Overall excellent food and service. Carryout service is good also. Can't wait to go again!
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Jude T.

I went here years ago on my birthday, but I was drunk and it was 2AM. I'm pretty certain it was good, but you can never be sure. I remember we had to wait 20 minutes to be seated... And I had some french toast that was coated in Cap'n Crunch. I remember it seeming like one of the best things ever at the time. Maybe it was. Maybe it wasn't. It's hard to say, I was drunk out of my mind. But maybe that's the beauty in it... This place keeps some weird hours. And maybe that just makes sense. Maybe it's all perfect when you've been drinking in Fells.
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Aladdin I.

The wait is just insane.. and they are so small and crammed.. they need to move to a bigger place and it would solve all the problems. Food? oh my so good. I still think about the hash browns and eggs. Biscuit was average. Overall still so yummy
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Haboo Z.

Saw this restaurant on Diners, Drive-In's, and Dives and just had to try it. I am glad we did! Food was a little pricey, but it was good! The Captain Crunch french toast was awesome! Very cool place!
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Heather R.

This place is so cute . It's small if u have more then three in UR party. The line is a long and the wait can sometimes be a while but it's worth it. The French toast is amazing? This place has amazing food.
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Ashley C.

I have eaten at the Blue Moon CafÃ© several times and find the food mediocre and average at best. The only reason I came today is that my daughters had heard so much about this place and wanted to experience it although I warned that the advertisement is overrated.
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Cheryl R.

My first time here, of course I have to have the Cap'n Crunch French toast. My friends had the sweet baby Jesus. Both dishes excellent. Cap'n Crunch French toast does not need any syrup . I only take off one star because this establishment doesn't split checks or payments. Didn't see it posted anywhere (like in window when you come in or on table). It's on the very back of the menu. Not splitting checks isn't a big deal ( we can figure that out ) but not splitting payments is a bit more inconvenient.
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Nina M.

Food was phenomenal, everything from simple short start to 5 different kinds of eggs Benedict! Wait was long but well worth it! Small place cute and unique, perfect music. Best menu you'll find in town for breakfast.
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Kirsten S.

If you want to be really decadent this is the place to go! Food was out of this world and the staff was very nice and friendly.
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Kate B.

Well worth the wait. Had a delicious crab eggs benedict (with cheddar cheese and tomatoes) - it was perfect. My friend had the sweet baby jesus - which appeared to be a variation of my dish. This place is great. go!
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Eric L.

This place is good, don't get me wrong. Its a bit too hyped for my tastes though. The famous CC French toast was indeed very good. They also do the traditional diner breakfast fare pretty good. Prices are a bit high but portions are large. Service was friendly but there is an ever-present wait outside on the weekend along with a cramped and dingy decor inside. If I could give 3.5 stars, thats what I would do but I am rounding up due to the above average food here.
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Tracey J.

In the wee hours of a beautiful morning, my hubs and I made it our mission to do breakfast at the Blue Moon. I'd heard of it and even ate there before when I lived in Baltimore. I have to say that my expectations were SHATTERED, in all the right ways. We hoped to beat the crowd by going at 6:30 in the morning, and luckily found parking right across the street and walked in to find a table open (they're open 24hrs from Friday night till Sunday sometime). The wait aspect is important because my husband wouldn't wait an hour and a half for me to COOK him breakfast if he was truly hungry ... But I'm getting off topic. We had seating options (except the big round table, we were gently told). We were greeted cheerfully by multiple members of staff and a server came (awesome chica with long blonde hair - very witty). Our drinks came quick. (My only point deduction would come here. $3 for a coke? in a can? *sigh*) She gave us some time and then came back to get our orders, even sat a spell to chit chat while we made up our minds. We split a colossal cinnamon bun as an appetizer. Without question the best cinnamon roll I have ever eaten. Of course, we ordered the Cap'n Crunch french toast w/scrambled eggs & hash browns (me) and the hubs got the Sweet Baby Jesus. It is truly a dish befitting the name. My french toast was BEAUTIFULLY plated - the fruit... the whipped cream.... Ye Gads. The bacon was HOT. Done to perfection. Crispy yet still a little chewy. (I mention this specifically bc I notice a lot of places serve bacon that tastes like it's been sitting for a while). I didn't need to season the hash browns at all (which is rare) and the eggs were fluffy heaven. The food tasted fresh, and not like it's been sitting in a refrigerator half done ready for reheating. With "legendary" restaurants, the hype can make or break a meal. I am delighted to say the hype MORE than meets expectations. It's not often I go back to a place whose hype continues to grow and can honestly say it was better than I remember. Even my picky-ass husband thought it was absolutely perfect. I know ppl complain about the size, and the wait time, but I think those things are part of what makes the Blue Moon legendary. Pack your patience (be prepared to wait), your appetite (the portions are very generous) and get ready for an experience. Thank you for a wonderful breakfast.
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Alyssa M.

This is the best bfast place in America. No I'm not over exaggerating. I won't write too much because the deliciousness has already been described in several reviews The captain crunch french toast is SOOOO delish. I love love love it! The sweet baby jesus... really does make you want to thank JESUSSSS!! So good. Always packed so don't come here if you are starving and can't wait a good 30 minutes to be seated. Very small dinning space. I heard that they may be opening another location... And I hope they do!!!
(5)
Laura G.

Had eggs benedict with crab, it was really delicious. You can't go wrong ordering anything with crabmeat. Here's why I can't give Blue Moon 5 stars... 1. There were flies everywhere, it was disturbing. 2. They don't have decaf iced coffee. I don't think that's too much to ask. 3. Price - $25pp for brunch is a little hefty for a place like this. With that said, the staff was very nice and the hashbrowns just perfect. Worth a try.
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Zach W.

When a restaurant gets a lot of hype, usually I'm a little disappointed, or at best satisfied. After all, if something promises to be amazing, then it can't really go up from there right? But once in a blue moon, you get the rare place that exceeds its already elevated expectations. And that's why they call it Blue Moon Cafe. I'm from Baltimore and came here for a casual brunch a few years ago. We got the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Cap'n Crunch French toast, and both were...how do you describe something that's so far above its peers? Comparing the CCFT to regular French toast is like comparing an open tennis court to the French Open tennis court. And the Sweet Baby Jesus: jokes aside, it's called that because that's what you say when you take your first bite. I'm sure the waiters roll their eyes with everyone saying it, but it's the best Benedict I've ever had by a lot. If you're ever in the Baltimore/D.C./Philly/New York/East Coast area, you should probably try out the Blue Moon cafe. Opportunities for meals like this only roll around once in a...while.
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Sarah W.

I've been here a handful of times and I've always waited at least an hour and a half to be seated. It's VERY worth it. They have biscuits and cinnamon rolls the size of my head. Seriously, I once took a cinnamon roll home and ate it...for three days. My fav thing here is the Sweet Baby Jesus. Crab meat, eggs, tomatoes, hasbrowns, and cheese smothered in hollandaise and sprinkled with Old Bay. Baby Jesus, take the wheel- I could eat it every day, but then I'd weigh 400lbs. Service is quick once you get your butt sat down. It's tiny in there but I've never been bothered by it because I'm so consumed by how great my food is.
(5)
Dan G.

Ok, lets address this place's #1 drawback and the WORST part of coming here. The flipping wait. My god, we waited over 2 and a half hours for one of the best tasting breakfasts I've had in a long time. So its a balance - is 3 hours of your time worth a single meal? From here..maybe. You just have to decide if its the most logical restaurant to go to for your party. If you are all hungry and have other plans for the day besides sleeping off the food coma you will get when you come here..the wait time may be worth it. The food is just spectacular, just like the rest of the reviews say. Their flagship dishes, the Sweet Baby Jesus and Captain Crunch French toast are to die for..literally and figuratively. My arteries did not appreciate either one of those dishes hah. I think that the venue needs to be larger so they can seat more people. Shirley's would be just like this place if they only had 10 or so tables too. Invest in a bigger space and this business will explode to be even more popular than it already is.
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Lakeia S.

YESSSSS.... What a way to start your birthday morning? Captain crunch french toast. OMG!!! It's was everything. The service was outstanding and the wait wasn't that long. I will definitely be coming back soon.
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Jessica D.

So I came here with my coworkers and I kept hearing about this captain crunch french toast. However, I'm on a diet so I didn't want to get too crazy. I ordered the full moon with turkey sausage, egg whites, and pancakes. The pancakes were hugh and everything was so good. My meal cost $9.95 and I was full at the half way point. My friends ordered the red velvet pancakes that were delicious as well and tasted just like cake! My other friend ordered the captain crunch french toast and that was like heaven in your mouth!!!! No syrup was needed for either of those. So I've decided I'll have to come back and indulge when I'm not counting calories because I also saw their cinnamon roll and they looked absolutely amazing! The only thing missing were mimosas but I can pass since everything was great! Just note you can only do one check and payments can't be separated if you are going in a group. Also the place is super small so if your going for brunch be prepared to wait! Definitely worth visiting though!
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Trenae H.

There were sooooo many people raving about Blue Moon Cafe and especially for the Captain Crunch French Toast. I finally had a chance to try it and all I can say is "You talking about something good"!!!!!! Lol. I am a foodie and I love trying new restaurants and foods. The french toast was soooo amazingly good along with the turkey sausage. It is a small establishment and the wait time can be pretty long. But be patient..its worth it and they will be opening a new location soon..which will have more room. Thats definitely a plus.
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Stephanie L.

My honest review of the Sweet Baby Jesus- very overhyped. It is literally: a layer of hadhbrowns and cheese, a layer of tomatoes, lump crab meat (which was good), over easy eggs and hollandaise. Although it sounds "sinfully" good and definitely filled us up, it definitely isn't for everyone. If you have a foodie palate and are looking for a meal with unique flavors and interesting blends of spices and textures that you'd find at a top-rated brunch spot in LA or NY, this is not it. In that sense, it was more of a caloric, "All-American" indulgence than taste/flavor indulgence, which many may not be looking for at brunch. pricey at $20 but has lots of lump crab meat so understandable. The overhype is the reason for the low star rating. Will not satisfy a real foodie- trust me. The captain crunch French toast on the other hand was well worth the indulgence and was definitely unique and very very tasty. Try it fosho! I give it a legit 5 stars.
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Raymel M.

This is a must when in Baltimore. It is nestled in a old row house. I normally always go late night around 3 am on weekends. It reminds I you of a neighborhood spot as the servers always remember you. The must haves are the "Sweet Baby Jesus" eggs, potatoes, crabmeat, cheese. Oh my God!!!! It is definitely worth the $20.00. The Captian Crunch French Toast is also great. They also have Creamed Chip Beef and you can't find that in to many places anymore. For you bacon lovers, you have to stop through for the bacon. It will do you good!!!!! You can truly not go wrong with anything in the menu. Always a great time with friends and good food.
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Kim L.

There are three things my boyfriend can't stand: long waits, over-hyped restaurants, and brunch. Taking friends to Blue Moon Cafe on a Sunday afternoon in spite of this trifecta of hatred was a HUGE risk - and one that paid off in spades. Our wait was about an hour and a half, and one well-spent sipping $4 Bloody Mary's around the corner at Eat Bertha's Mussels. When we came back and were seated (you can call them from wherever you're waiting and see where you stand on the list) we learned that the restaurant was BYOB, which immediately perked up my other half, who ventured out for hard cider and returned before the food had even arrived. Now - the food. Sweet Baby Jesus is right. The two feature dishes are worth every penny, and our other orders were great too. I'm not a fan of sweet breakfast foods, but had a bite of our friends Cap't Crunch French Toast and was blown away. Our friends from DC (aka Land of Brunch) couldn't stop talking about the meal, and even my brunch/hype/wait-averse man was satisfied and happy. FTW!
(5)
Jack M.

The reviews leaned so heavily on the French Toast it leads me to believe it's far away their best item. So I went with it. So good. Soft interior, crunchy exterior. Granted, it doesnt taste anything like Capt. Crunch, which I was happy about. The flavors all come together really well in this dish. Served with the fruit nicely "cuts" the extreme unctuousness of the whipped cream and buttery bread. I can't speak for anything else on the menu, and with the lopsided nature of the reviews, I have to say to go right now and get it. As for price, I do find it overpriced. $13 for 4 slices of fried bread and some fruit is a little high. I'd like to see this at $9.99. That'd be fair and would totally still cover their costs. Either way, this item was so good they get 5 stars. Delicious!
(5)
Sabrina S.

So I'm visiting the Baltimore area and I had to try the Blue Moon Cafe...and omg am I glad that I did. I was visiting here with my family and 2 of us ordered the Captain Crunch French Toast and 2 of us ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus. The 5th person got GG'S scramble. Captain Crunch French Toast....totally worth it....if u ever come here....get it! :) my sister said it was the best French Toast she had ever had. I took a bite and it was crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside! Totally delish! :) I got the Sweet Baby Jesus and "Sweet Baby Jesus" it was worth it! Lol :) the hashbrowns were crispy on the outside and creamy in the center like any good hashbrown. . .the lump crab meat was all over the dish. . .tomatoes added a little acidity to an otherwise heavy dish. . .eggs were cooked perfectly over easy in other words, the yolks were still runny and yet the whites were firm. . .PERFECT! And if you think that's it. . .you are so WRONG! LOL over all that deliciousness that I just wrote about. . .they covered it all with hollandaise sauce. . .as if the dish could not be anymore decadent. LOL GG's Scramble was good but I think that biscuit with their gravy on that plate took the star. . . for me. But then again I am a southern girl at heart and ooohh wee. . .biscuits and gravy. . .YES PLEASE! =) If I were to come to the Baltimore area again. . .would I brave the long lines and the long wait and sit in the small space for the food above. . .HECK YEAH!! =) If I was local. . .I would probably be there every week! =)
(5)
Greg B.

Where do I begin? I went with my girlfriend to this location for late breakfast/brunch. There was a line outside waiting to get in, but it was truly worth the wait! I ordered the Captain Crunch French Toast, she ordered the Eggs Benedict. The prices were incredibly reasonable given the quality and amount served. The French Toast was honestly one of the best I have ever had. It did not require any maple syrup as the fresh fruit and whipped cream matched every bite in incredible flavor. Waitresses were fun and incredibly enthusiastic. My girlfriend loved her eggs benedict and hash browns. In the words of Guy Fieri, this place screams flavor town. Loved the cool interior and style. Will try to make this a thing whenever I am in Baltimore in the future.
(5)
Sarah J.

Tried the Cap'n Crunch French toast that everyone raves about and shared a side of hash browns. This toast... definitely worth it to come here and try. The friend (who ordered the same thing) and I became quiet after our first bites and ate in understood silence for a few minutes making each forkful count. The side of hash browns... I would not recommend. The very top was crispy but underneath was a bit of an undercooked mess. Notes: - Small inside with ten tables (4 seats at bar. 3 two-seaters, 6 4-5 seaters) - No wait on a rainy Saturday night (but beware on a nice sunny day during brunch time) - Famous Cap'n Crunch French toast is $13 and their Sweet Baby Jesus (hash brown with crab, eggs, and hollandaise) is $20 - They do not split checks; only one credit card accepted
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Darren B.

Great atmosphere, great food, and great service. We went on a Sunday so there was a wait so we got our food to go but they gave us a hot cinnamon roll while we waited
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Kimberly S.

I can't believe I forgot to write the review! This will be really short and to the point. You MUST EAT THIS CAPTAIN CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST BEFORE YOU DIE! It is one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life! We came here for my 40th birthday (July 25th) and the whole restaurant sang to me! The french toast was so delicious, you didn't even need syrup. Life Changing experience! My husdand had a crab omelette - delicious and my brother and sister in-law had the Sweet Baby Jesus (oh my GOD it was sooooo good) and Captain Crunch French Toast! Please get there. Best vacation to date!
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Nisht G.

100% overhyped. I've been visiting friends in Baltimore for the last 4 years and basically every time I'm there, I attempt to go to Blue Moon Cafe. There's always a ridiculous wait, so it's never happened until this past weekend when my friend and I went in at 730am (and there was still a 20 minute wait). My two cents: -They can absolutely fit more tables in the place. It's very inefficiently laid out. The long wait time is really because they simply don't maximize their space, which is kind of ridiculous. -Captain Crunch French Toast is really nothing special -Menu items are pretty standard greasy diner food -Bad vegetarian options - their definition of sauteed vegetables are onion, peppers, and broccoli? Glad I finally tried it out, but I won't be returning, especially given the long wait time - there are more interesting breakfast/brunch options nowadays.
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Abigail R.

It is likely that you have heard about Fells Point's Blue Moon Cafe. There have been many a stop by the Food Network. I should tell you that this isn't exactly a new place for me... but, it has been years, and I'm gonna tell you about it anyway. I am lucky enough to have a spring break, I get about a week off. It offered a perfect chance to hit this popular brunch spot without having a long wait - people have been known to wait an hour or two. There were a few people waiting, but our party of two had no trouble getting a cute little corner table immediately. Unfortunately, we got there a little after noon, and they were already out of their cinnamon rolls. It's good to know that they make a finite amount fresh every day, but sad when you miss them. We settled for a biscuit. Our waiter was sweet enough to keep the coffee and water flowing (although we had to ask a few times for milk - I might be a coffee fan, but haven't learned my mom's trick of drinking it black). But, we didn't come for the service. It wasn't an ooey gooey roll of cinnamon goodness, but this warm, buttery biscuit came with sweet, fresh berry preserves. The menu isn't extensive, but they do have tons of options for pancakes, french toast and eggs Benedict, including plenty of fresh fruit and non meat options. They are known for their Captain Crunch French Toast - thick slices of bread encrusted in ground Captain Crunch cereal, served with fresh fruit and whipped cream. I was expecting sweet, but it was a little more on the savory side. This is my second try and it confirmed that I certainly wouldn't wait an hour for the french toast. Nevertheless, it is very popular. It could be hard to live up to all that hype. Maybe get a short stack and split on the table if your dying to try it? Now, on to the highlight of the meal, their other specialty - Sweet Baby Jesus. This picture doesn't do it justice. Layers of their crispy hash browns, lump crab meat, fresh tomatoes. You can have your eggs any style... I, of course, picked poached, which were perfectly done - just the right about of firm white and slightly runny yolks. All of that is smothered in hollandaise and in true Baltimore fashion, topped with old bay. So basically, egg's Benedict with crab over hash browns. Are you kidding me? This was the perfect combination salty savory goodness combined with the sweet tomato and crab. We both agreed to skip the Captain Crunch and go straight for that plate of heavenly goodness and try the the apple and bacon pancake... Oh, and maybe some fresh fruit and granola.
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Geneva C.

The staff is super cool the captain crunch French toast is a must they have good coffee I had great convo with the staff and I will be back this was Amazzzzzzzzzing...Gina is cool as hell and Jose ...I found a new spot sorry, city cafe this is what happens when you stop serving breakfast, they have folks who desire breakfast anytime of the day...I like this spot because they serve breakfast all day ...FYI please try city cafe tiramisu French toast only on Weekends though.
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Dee C.

I am a fan of the Captain Crunch French toast it pretty much melts in your mouth. The Sweet Baby Jesus is good but not something that I must have when dining there. This is not your normal breakfast dining experience. There are about a total of 8 tables in the place and you will most likely have to sign in on the list and wait for a table. If it is a nice day I recommend walking about Fells Points and enjoying the local shops while you wait but don't take too long you don't want to miss your name being called. People rave about the cinnamon rolls they were just ok to me. I really haven't had anything else than the items I have listed because the specialty dish is so freaking delicious.
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Scott M.

Whenever someone is new in town this is usually the first place I take them for breakfast. Make sure you're there before 8am on weekends or the wait can be very long. Looks like they have just started staying open from Friday and don't close until Sunday 12am. They have 2 dishes made famous from a TV show on the Food Network, The Sweet Baby Jesus (layers of hash brown and crab meat, topped with eggs and hollandaise sauce) and the Captain Crunch French Toast. An item that I dont think is on the menu is the cinnamon roll, this is a must try. Best cinnamon roll I have ever had. These 3 items cost ~$40. Blue Moon Cafe is the true definition of comfort food and I promise that you'll return for seconds.
(5)
Joanna S.

Great food! The Sweet Baby Jesus and French Toast were so worth it at like, 10 pm or whatever time I went there. Customer service was above average and the atmosphere was chill.
(5)
Lauren M.

Oh, Blue Moon. You, yes you, are something spectacular. My sister and I struggled to decide what we wanted; just reading the menu is a treat. Ultimately these two young ladies decided to get the Sweet Baby Jesus, G&G's Country Scramble, and of course, the Captain Crunch French Toast. Excessive? Yes. Worth it? Just keep reading... Have you ever seen something so beautiful that you just stare at it, hoping that your eyes are soaking in every little detail so that the image never leaves your mind? Now, have you ever had a comparable experience with food? When the first bite brings such ecstasy that you try to savor every little flavor, hoping your taste buds will remember such joy forever?? Okay, I'm talking about the Sweet Baby Jesus. You don't need any more detail. Just try it. I ate (savored) every last bite. The G&G's Country Scramble was hearty and better than momma could make it. Homemade biscuits filled with egg, bacon, and cheese topped with sausage gravy. This plate was practically clean by the time we finished. Now, let's talk about that Captain Crunch Toast. Breakfast is for eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, hash browns and crab (apparently). We just ordered the French toast so that we could give Blue Moon a fair try. Let me tell ya, this stuff is AMAZING. Never have I ever had French toast so delicious. This is not something you can just make at home. I dare you to try. Buy all the ingredients and make it yourself. You'll be bitterly disappointed. Blue Moon puts magic in this dish. As you may have guessed, we ate every last bite of this too. Best. Breakfast. Ever.
(5)
Jason A.

Good Lord - Baltimore if you think this is good breakfast food, then please follow me to your local McDonalds. Half the price and twice the quality. I went with my wife on a long layover at BWI and are now regretting this horrific decision. We went because we Googled "best breakfast in Baltimore" and the Blue Moon Cafe came up. Of course we got the Captain Crunch French Toast because that is what every review said to get. It. Fucking. Sucked. We did not finish it because it was literally dry ass bread with Cap'n Crunch stuck to it, topped with store bought quality whipped cream and fruit. We were not the only ones who did not finish their plates, so presumably other diners were less than satisfied. And 1 hour later, we both feel sick. Look, you don't have to trust me because I know there are hundreds of other glowing reviews. But when you go and are disappointed like I was, please come back and click "Cool" under this review you others know to avoid this mistake.
(2)
Max P.

Great Breakfast spot... Just be sure to get there early... I love the food here, but honestly it's not worth the wait, or having to get up extra early. There are so many brunch places in Baltimore that you can get in easier and the food is almost as good. If you are one of the lucky ones to get in for brunch/breakfast, get the burritos or the captain crunch french toast. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great, very Baltimore.
(4)
ToyLady W.

The food is great, no complaints on that, but there is a pretty long wait. It's really small inside so we got ours to go.
(5)
Virginia H.

Very very crowded if you want to sit and eat you better go early. I had the full moon good portion sized food My boyfriend had the captain crunch French toast it was soooo good wish I got that instead so sweet and moist. Worth the wait though.
(4)
Sabiano H.

So I finally made the trip to this brunch spot on a Saturday at 11 am per the raving reviews. The wait was an hour and a half, which essentially means, our food is worth the wait. I ordered the much lauded French toast dish and a garden omelette. Both were above average. Any person who raves of this place is a buffoon, yes the food is good, but it's not that good. So essentially, in a nutshell Blue Moon Cafe is a subpar establishment with hyped reviews and provides above average food, which is perfect for the subpar masses of Baltimore.
(3)
Lina J.

My friend and I came here for Saturday brunch on a rainy day. The wait was about 45 min to an hour (which, from what I've read, isn't terrible compared to other people's experiences). I got the Captain Crunch Toast and my friend got the Sweet Baby Jesus. For a party of two, getting just these two to share is perfect! (Captain Crunch is sweet and Sweet Baby Jesus is savory) There's no reservations, so you just walk in and write your name down. It's a small place (hence why the wait can be long). But, as a transient Baltimorean, I thought it was worth it to try Blue Moon's signature dishes at least once!
(4)
Katherine H.

I FINALLY got to try this place for lunch/brunch with a couple co-workers during a slow work day. I'd heard so much about it from others and seen the regular lines out the door so my expectations here were pretty high. Unfortunately, I don't really understand the extreme love some people have for the place - it's great, but not wait-several-hours-in-line great. We split one short stack of the Cap'n Crunch French Toast just to try it and I think that if you get anything on the menu it should probably be that. It was WAY better than I anticipated. My co-workers also both really liked their Mexican omelettes and scrambles. I had decided to go with the country scramble, but unfortunately the order was missing the promised bacon (DISASTER!) and I thought could have used more gravy (double disaster!). The hash browns were good though. Next time I go I'll definitely opt for something else. We were fortunate enough to have only had about a 10 minute wait time, but our food did also take a while to come out. So, if you're planning a trip here be sure to budget a lot of time for it and don't come already starving! Overall, it's a great place. If you stop by and the wait is short, go for it and order the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. If the wait is long, though, there are plenty of other places nearby to get food just as good if not better.
(3)
Fred P.

Wow! Now I understand why they call it Sweet Baby Jesus! Came here for lunch on a Thursday around noon, and the restaurant was full. We had to wait about 20 minutes for a table, which wasn't too bad. I did notice that several parties were ahead of us on the sign in sheet, but no one else was waiting in the restaurant. Take time to check out some of the surrounding area if you have to wait, as space is limited inside. Their were also some nice riddle books at table by the bar, so it was fun to solve them while we waited for our food. We ordered their two featured items, the Sweet Baby Jesus and Cap'n Crunch French Toast. I was worried that we wouldn't be able to finish everything since we just ate a hot dog at stuggy's. Both dishes were so good that we could not stop eating! Right after eating that first bite of the sweet baby Jesus, I fully understood how it got its name. The hollandaise sauce was a fantastic compliment to the dish. The chunks of crab were delicious as well. I'm glad the hash browns were very crispy and did not get soggy from the egg and sauce. My mouth is watering as I reminisce about this dish, can't wait to try again. The Cap'n Crunch French Toast was a great entree as well! I'm not big on sweet foods for breakfast, but this was definitely a unique item. It tastes exactly how it sounds, but wasn't over-the-top filling. No syrups, just some fruit and hwhipped cream on top. I thought every bite had a nice balance to it, the best parts were definitely the corner pieces. This restaurant is on my must-visit list on any future trips to Baltimore.
(5)
Shatha A.

Unfortunately they do not take reservations & you have to wait for sometime even if your in for a midweek brunch. Staff is nice, food is ok but not something to write about. The syrup is the best & is worth coming in for. The cinnamon roll was good but not the best I've tried. Unfortunately the French toast, which I cam in for, was not as I expected based on what people were saying. I wish it was cruncher it would have made a big difference.
(3)
Leena K.

Been longing to try the infamous cap'n crunch french toast thanks to DDD. 4 stars strictly for the aforementioned french toast and 1 star for the overall experience. In a nutshell, the restaurant is thriving on the prestige garnered from one TV show appearance and seems to use that as a crutch to carry on its business as if stuck in a time capsule. There were flies everywhere including on people's food. They didn't seem to have proper AC and all the doors were left open. The waiting system is incredibly inefficient and frustrating. A couple ahead of me said they waited an hour, then returned and were told to wait another hour. And wait they did. Little did they know that being seated is half the battle. It's not like the food is going to come out at lightning speed or anything. They tell you to take a stroll while you wait but if there are a lot of no-shows ahead of you and you get called early, which was happening a lot on this visit, then you are SOL. So it's better to be available right away because it's all about the fastest possible customer turnaround here. My first impression was that the hostess was trying to maintain a positive atmosphere but the servers were just unhappy, rude, abrupt, and full of attitude. Mine didn't seem eager to entertain my questions about the menu. I had to flag down other waitresses for that. Her entire demeanor was unwelcoming. As for the questions, if the menu was more descriptive, it would help a lot. The prices for the big sellers like the cereal french toast and Sweet Baby Jesus are not even listed on the menu so I highly suggest you ask about that first or you'll accidentally end up paying way too much (as if $15 for some fried bread, eggs, and meat isn't too much already) when you could just get an existing combo deal. I ordered the full moon and thought the scrambled eggs and sausage were very blah, reminding me of McDonalds in terms of quality and taste, and I totally could've done without them. Certain times seem less busy and you're better off going then but it's hard to predict when that is. The take out times are just as horrendous as dining in but in hindsight, I wish I had just gone that route. Sitting in the tiny, overpacked dining room with other disgruntled looking people and unfriendly, impersonal service did not make for the best time. As with some divey places, go for the food, period.
(3)
Felix J.

YES!!!!! Boy, I sure would love to have Guy Fieri's job!! We came here because we saw it on DDD and not only did it not disappoint, it blew our minds! Of COURSE, we had the Cap'n Crunch French Toast and that was as amazing as everyone says. We also had the Sweet Baby Jesus! It's called that because that's what you say after tasting the first bite! It's creamy & toast hashed browns, topped with lump crab meat, eggs (we got poached), Hollandaise sauce, and some spices. Total foodporn!!!
(5)
Mikey T.

Yes, get the Cap'n Crunch French Toast - you'll regret it if you don't. It had such a nice buttery aroma to it when they brought it over... I'm still thinking about it now! Btw, this is NOT Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I don't know why I was thinking that, but I was pleasantly surprised nonetheless. Tip: They're open 24 hours on the weekends, and it's a great before or after BWI-drop off meal.
(5)
Amber M.

The cap'n crunch french toast is the single reason I will return, there are no others. I didn't enjoy the looong wait, service or atmosphere. Let's see what I have to say after my next romp with that irresistible french toast! Yum.
(3)
Denise L.

They quoted us an hour to a 1.5 hour wait so we went to explore the vicinity. We returned 30 mins later and they told us there were 4 more parties ahead of us. Not bad. So we sat on their benches in the front for the rest of the time and waited...and waited.. When we checked in again, we were told that they "called our name already". What?! There could have been no way that they called us without us hearing. My table of 4 sits bitterly outside for an eternity longer until they finally seat us. Having had over 1.5 hours to ponder over what we want, we were obviously ready to order (but guess they didn't think so since I had to flag them down). I ordered the Cap'n Crunch French Toast which was featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. The dish consisted of two slices of french toast battered and dipped with Cap'n Crunch, and served with fresh fruit and whipped cream. I thought it was okay. Sure, it was a unique combo but I didn't find anything spectacular to it. It's also very decadent so it's definitely a dish you'll want to share. The only other dish worth mentioning was the Sweet Baby Jesus that my friend ordered, which was also on the TV show. Damn, now this is where all my stars are going to!! So delicious!! It (almost) made the wait worthwhile. Layers of hash brown and crab meat, topped with tomatoes, eggs and hollandaise sauce - what a glorious combination. Highly recommend this. TLDR; Avoid the weekend brunch hours. Seems like their claim to fame is from their featured dishes on DDD (cause that's what got me too!) which are worth trying out at least once. Also, they only take one card per table so make sure everyone has Quickpay/Venmo.
(3)
Jaleesa V.

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Proportions were perfect! I got the full moon with captain crunch French toast- so amazing! The turkey sausage was not to my liking but that's a personal opinion. Now all they need is cinnamon Toast crunch French toast! Bet they'd master that to perfection as well
(4)
Ryan T.

After seeing this spot on TV we decided to try it out. I highly recommend getting there early because it gets very busy. However regardless of the wait time I highly recommend going here. My wife and I both had the captain crunch French toast and it was excellent. Too many times specialty French toast can be too sweet but this was not the case. The fresh fruit and cream on top was a perfect match for the French toast. I did not have to add syrup to it because of the fruit and cream topping. The house bacon was excellent as well. The staff was very friendly and they were very attentive to our needs. I definitely say try it out if your in the area.
(4)
Sarah H.

Good Morning! This place sure lived up to all the talk... We went after night shift one weekend;didn't have to wait in like (we got there pretty early) and obviously got the Captain Crunch French Toast! Even alleged and shared bites of a homemade cinnamon roll which may have been my favorite part. Looking forward to their new location since it was a little cramped and out of date but cute none the less. Flies were everywhere but I didn't care because the food and service was amazing. For your brunch foodies, no alcohol served here! I didn't mind. Can't wait for the Federal Hill location! And to try more of those delicious sounding dishes.
(5)
Anne A.

Every time I've eaten here, it's always been full, which is probably a good indication that it's a great place to eat. I've also been fortunate enough to come during times where the wait times haven't been more than 5-10 minutes. On busy days, you can see lines of people around the block. My most recent visit was on Wednesday morning to have brunch with a friend who has never been there. She was craving Eggs Benedict, so she ordered that. I try to order something different whenever I'm there, so I ordered Hobo Eggs this time. The portions were sizeable as usual. Our orders came with a small slice of grapefruit and honeydew. My friend really liked her food and she ate it all. I liked my hobo eggs, but I felt that it was missing a little bit more seasoning. The grapefruit was okay, but the honeydew didn't seem to have ripened yet. There was also a weird trash smell where we were sitting. If I ever come back, I'll probably sit in a different part of the place.
(3)
Nikeita P.

Omgee... It all began with the hot chocolate that was recommended at the bar where we sat. Since they were slow (not sure how that was possible as it was packed) the barista recommended the hot chocolate and offered us a choice or black or white chips on top of the whipped cream. Although my husband ordered it for him, we both finished it in less than 5 minutes. We had the sweet baby Jesus which was pretty good. We had to add a little salt to the dish because we found that it wasn't seasoned very well. Once the salt was added we could taste the flavors in the dish and it really popped! We never fully tasted the crab although we saw it and it was plentiful. The next time we visit (because their will be a next time) I'll try to CCFT (Captain Crunch French Toast) dish that everyone is ranting and raving about!
(4)
Afthab Z.

This place deserves a 5 start. For a place that stayed busy and able to manage the service is a great thing. Love this place.
(5)
Ty J.

Second visit! This time I tried the Mexican Scramble with a biscuit and gravy on the side. Boyfriend tried the Chipped Beef. There was A LOT of food on our table and we both brought most of it home lol! Second visit did not disappoint, the wait was short the food was awesome sauce and I will be back!!
(5)
Alysha M.

Absolutely amazing breakfast! And great presentation. Can't wait to go back again. Is a little small for a big group, but for couples it's perfect!
(5)
Mark N.

Holy Tourist Traps Batman! Run for it.... OK it's not quite that bad but it's really small and while the food is solid it's simply not worth the wait. I go by this place every weekend on my way to the gym and just shake my head at the gang of morons waiting an hour + for capt crunch French toast. What's wrong with you? I often think this it's just how some women punish their boyfriend for whatever ignorant thing(s) he did during the week. Seriously there are plenty of great brunches to be had around Fells Point - Waterfront, Alexander's, The Point, are all excellent and bigger than the walk in closet that is Blue Moon's dining room.
(2)
Melonie O.

food was absolutely delectable. only reason I gave it a 4/5 is because of the 45 minute wait in the heat. The food however was definitely worth the wait!!
(4)
Ashley L.

The food is good but expensive, and not worth the wait. I had the sweet baby jesus, which was delicious, had tons of crab in it, but was $20. My fiance had the captain crunch french toast, which again, was delicious (crunchy, sweet, fresh fruit) but over-priced. Just everything on the menu was on the pricy side: $3 for a plain cup of coffee, $12 for plain eggs benedict (which, btw, is more expensive than the full-on crab cake eggs benny at Sip & Bite not too far down the road). To go along with the prices, the general atmosphere and service was a bit pretentious...well as much as a breakfast place can be. They loudly display on the menu that splitting checks isn't allowed, they call their french toast "world famous," and the servers aren't too customer-service oriented as if they are resting on their reputation a bit. I'd expect more of a friendly home-town feel from a quirky corner breakfast place. Maybe that's what it once was, but I have to agree with Mark N. that now it's more a tourist trap and simply not worth the wait. I respect quality food, so I couldn't bring myself below 3 stars, but I wouldn't go back.
(3)
Stephanie H.

Second time here, second super satisfying visit. People love this place, as we still had to wait for a table at 2am on a Friday night/Saturday morning. Servers were peppy and friendly. I had the country breakfast burritos. OMG it was humongous. And I had not only one, but two GINORMOUS burritos. It wasn't what I was expecting because it was covered in a very pale, creamy gravy, so I was a little hesitant at first, but it was so good!! There was a lot going on, but it was so filling. Lots of gravy, potato, cheese, some sausage. I wish maybe they added some veggies or some heat, but that's just my preference. If you're looking for a humongous, hearty option, get the country burritos. I had a bite of my friends red velvet pancakes. I only say they were REALLY sweet, a little overwhelming, and I just had a bite. It's like a red velvet cupcake but x10, for me it would've been too decadent to eat. I mean if you love red velvet, go for it, but I would caution against it if you're not looking for a really rich meal. Also, they are super strict in not splitting checks. They have it written super big in the menus, only one form of payment, no splitting, no exceptions.
(5)
Kalila W.

Want good breakfast?.. A soul satisfying, mouth watering, leave ya in a food coma (if u want) breakfast..look no further than Blue Moon Cafe. I wont discuss the place itself (small), or the service (good, tho), cuz the star here is the food. I have been considering driving all the way to DC for a quality biscuit and gravy (Florida Avenue Grill has the best, IMO). Ordered one here, my face instantly dropped in shock and awe. How delicious. How absolutely delicious. Perfect biscuit with a flavorful, thick gravy with good chunks of sausage in it. OMG. It may be better than my fave.. And the Sweet Baby Jesus...appropriate name lol. Lots of crabmeat :) They definitely don't skimp on portions or ingredients. I will be back. I may even update this to a 5 star if quality is consistent. Wanna try the cap'n crunch french toast. But i will say, every plate i saw that day looked scrumptious,.. somebody in the kitchen has blessed hands.
(4)
Meatdowntown C.

Service is incredibly efficient. It's a very small place and they really do a good job controlling the crowd. I don't understand why people wait in line for this place because the food is just standard as it can be. The place is reasonably priced but it looks like they save money by cutting the wrong things. For example, the have chipped plates, cheap and unhealthy ketchup, etc. We ordered the huevos rancheros with chorizo and a veggie omelette. I saw some French toast plates that looked very good but I'm not into that or pancakes. Again,the food is just normal food that could cook at home and probably better. I noticed they have lots of herbs potted in the entrance. Would it kill them to use them in their dishes? Maybe is attracting crowds because it has been on TV. It's not a bad place, it just not special at all.
(2)
Dione D.

Had breakfast at Blue Moon today. I'm visiting from NYC, and while it's not on the same scale, I'd say that Blue Moon is the Clinton Street Baking Co. of Baltimore. By that I mean: lots of press, lots of reviews, one or two things they're famous for, always a line, and the locals say it's good but themselves don't go because who wants to wait two hours to eat a pancake? HYPE. Anyway, I got lucky that the rest of the world was out trampling the slow and the weak (read: Black Friday shopping), and we only had a 30 minute wait. Used the time to grab a hangover-staving coffee at the Daily Grind and walk around the harbor for a few minutes. Note: in the winter the Blue Moon wait sucks because the place is tiny, and you have to wait outside. So if your wait is long, go hang out somewhere! Got back just in time for our names to be called, and we shared a large table with another group of two. The service was prompt, though the food is made to order and therefore not fast. So don't go when you're already super hungry! I had seen in everyone's reviews the Sweet Baby Jesus, but didn't see it on the menu. That made me sad... until the other girls at the table ordered it. Thank goodness! It is a hashbrown, eggs cooked how you like, jumbo lump crab meat, lots of cheese, tomatoes, and hollandaise sauce. It's hearty, it's got everything you want, and it's super filling. And they did NOT skimp on the crab!! I actually shared it with my friend and we both left full. Everyone was ordering the famous french toast, but I just can't pay $15 for bread. Maybe when I come back I'll feel adventurous, but for now the Sweet Baby Jesus (Dear eight pound, six ounce newborn baby Jesus...) was enough.
(3)
Patrick J.

Get here early or if it is Saturday, check out the farmers market while you wait. It's totally worth it!!! This is the second DDD places I've been and it was great. The wait when we arrived was about an hour, but the farmers market was a fun distraction. The restaurant is sort of smallish/quaint with a very cool decor. There is a lot of energy there. We got the French Toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus. Both were awesome and we shared. Everything was delicious and well prepared!! I'd recommend trying it if you are in the area.
(4)
Devashis R.

Everybody says it because everybody can't be wrong, get the Cap'n Crunch French toast, even if you don't like Cap'n Crunch or French Toast. It's so good! I also recommend the sausage patties they make in house, they were pretty good, too. The Garden Style Eggs were quite mediocre unfortunately. Somehow the ingredients didn't blend well. The eggs tasted separate from the cheese and separate from the veggies. It's hard to explain but it was as if it was mixed after everything was cooked individually. The mediocrity was more than made up by the above French toast :) The wait is quite terrible so if you drove, watch your parking meter. Also, we never left the restaurant area (though many people do) while waiting but somehow managed to get passed on the waiting list even though we diligently listened for our names to be called. This was aggravating because the seating area is so small that openings are not frequent. After noticing two sets of people being seated before us (after waiting over an hour), I went to check and the host guy said, "Oh, you guys were here?" Tips: -Come early or come late to minimize wait -Diligently watch your place on the list (being mindful of people that may have come back after already being on the list) -They'll give you coffee and water while you're waiting -Be prepared to share a table with others if you are a party of two or less -Someone in your party should order the damn Cap'n Crunch French Toast :)
(4)
Kaldn2127 ..

Didn't get to eat because after a an hour and a half of STANDING outside in the cold. We noticed that we where being skipped by people that had obviously arrived after us. So we continued our trip.
(1)
Logan N.

I take back all the 5 star breakfast restaurants I gave out on prior reviews because this is the one that is truly 5 stars. Captain crunch french toast: sounded childish, but dang it was good. I want more!! Had breakfast here before flying back to Cali and I was thinking about it all day. Sweet Baby Jesus: eggs, crab, hollandaise sauce. What a wonderful meal. If I ever come to Baltimore, coming here for breakfast everyday!
(5)
Paul S.

Blue Moon Cafe is the perfect breakfast. The taste brings you home every time. The location is a very intimate one, maybe 15 four tops. So, at times it can be a challenge to find a table, but it is well worth the wait.
(5)
Aaron G.

I got in around 1pm on a Friday (for one), waited between 5-7 minutes. Worth the wait. Great food (got the Sweet Baby Jesus plate), and friendly staff. Check this spot out!
(5)
Anna H.

I enjoyed the Cap'n Crunch french toast and sausage. It wasn't the best brunch foods I've had, I do feel like this establishment is a tourist trap (like Voodoo Donuts in Portland), but I recommend you try it since there is no brunch spots like this in the area. We got here at 7am on a weekday so it was relatively empty, but I imagine this tiny establishment being packed with a long wait on weekends.
(3)
Kt W.

We've been many times and sadly I think today was the last. Each time the service has gotten worst. Keep in mind the servers here are not rainbows and butterflies... They all carry edgy attitudes. Very take it or leave it because they know they have more money coming in behind you. When going here with friends it makes for an awkward experience due to the fact they don't allow split tenders. I don't mind they won't split the bill; however how hard is it to run to cards? This brings me to how pricey things are. 4 people, 4 entrees, 1 cinnamon bun, 2 coffees, 2 waters + $20 tip (they so kindly added in) = $115... Excuse me what? Nothing I ate was worth over $15. Then you add in the pretentious attitudes...
(3)
Emily K.

Whether you get here at 11am or 3am on a weekend (the place is open 24 hours) this place is guaranteed to be crowded! While the food is delicious, I do wish they would expand the restaurant, it only accommodates about 20 people at a time with zero room to wait (which will definitely be above an hour). So rain or shine, you will be outside! That being said, they have really unique food options that served in HUGE portions! Went here Labor Day weekend with my boyfriend and split a cinnnabun (more like cinnacake at that size!!), Sweet Baby Jesus, and Captain Crunch French Toast....don't judge us. Food was delicious/we couldn't move after. I'd say a success? Just keep in mind the wait time and find something to do, there's a Goodwill and farmer's market we perused, and then pig out. Basically the perfect weekend morning.
(4)
Helen A.

The best kept secret in baltimore .. This restaurant was featured on drive inns, dinners and dives.. Our good friend Chef Brian Duffy, called ahead and got us a great spot... The captain crunch French toast is like nothing you have ever tasted. The place is small and quaint .. And the owner Sarah knows breakfast .. Tara hooked us up!! I will be back..
(5)
Nayoung L.

I just don't understand the hype about this place. Every time I drive by the restaurant, I see a long line. I have tried most of their popular dishes - captain crunch pancake, omelets, and corned beef hash and nothing stood out for me.
(3)
Joe C.

Cap'n Crunch French Toast. No syrup. Game over, done. Side note: lines can be long, really long. This may be my first five star rating, and it's based off of one dish.
(5)
Elizabeth P.

tasty and a fun place to be
(4)
Michael M.

Unique and Divey, hole in the wall... places that are under these categories usually hide delicious secrets within them. my first thought about the place when i saw the exterior was... "cute." it had a cheese outside look with the blue sign. but inside was like a strange world. Even the bathroom had interesting things to look at.. Now, to the food. i specifically went here for the infamous "captain crunch french toast" speechless... that is all and best of all.. i waited 5 minutes
(5)
Wing C.

I saw this place featured on Triple's D long long long time ago and had always wanted to try it. The last time I visited home, my high school friends and I decided to have a reunion in Baltimore. We were just hanging out, catching up.. then Around 1AM, one of us decided "we were hungry again". I suggested I wanted brunchy food and another friend immediately brought up.. "the captain crunch french toasts". I screamed in joy and said I know exactly which place he was talking about and please please please take all of us! So within 5 mins, in below freezing weather, we were on the way! We arrived round 1:30/2AM. There was NO LINE yay! All 8 of us were seated in the same table. We got so lucky because within 5 mins while we were still studying the menu, the place was packed and a line was forming at the door. We decided to order 7 entrees to share. 3 orders of Captain Crunch French Toasts 2 orders of their special, Sweet Baby Jesus 1 order of Western Omelette 1 order of Chorizo + Egg The food arrived promptly and i was stuffing my face in no time.. so onto the food... OMGGGGGGGGG BEST FRENCH TOASTS EVER EVER EVER!! Can I just eat this.. for every meal of my life? Was suppose to share this dish with my fiance.. but i think i ate the whole thing.. and gave him 1 bite. Definitely on my "last meal on earth" list... The sweet baby jesus consisted of - Crab Meat + egg over easy in hollandaise sauce over hash brown + tomato. This dish was LOADED with crab meat definitely worth the price. The hash brown was tasteless tho.. and not cooked enough - pretty soggy :(. We cleared every thing on this plate except for the hash brown. Chorizo and Egg - my friend :"I'm not hungry, I think i might stay and sleep"... finished this plate in 3 mins Western Omelet: yummy but not memorable. This place gives me a reason to visit home more often! Service is standard but the French Toast IS A MUST. I'm drooling right now.. -.- I wish NYC has a Blue Moon Diner!
(4)
Grace I.

I would come here over and over again for their Sweet Baby Jesus. However, the line can get really really long, especially since it is a small restaurant.
(5)
Starshine N.

The wait time was absolutely awful. The food was mediocre and the customer service was sub par. After waiting almost two hours to be seated; I had the opportunity to partake in the highly anticipated Captain Crunch French Toast. Unfortunately to my taste bud's dismay it was anything but satisfying. I would've been better off having a nice bowl of Captain Crunch at home. As for the service; well it took the service staff 10 mins to get my cup for a refill and an additional 10 mins to bring my refilled cup back to me. Overall would I recommend this place? No. Time and service is important but quality food is essential. This establishment lacks all three.
(1)
Mark T.

Had a very good veggie omelet. The broccoli was cut bite sized which I appreciate. However, the best thing on the plate was the home fries. Shredded and formed into a patty, they were absolutely delicious! A heads up regarding the place itself. It is a small, funky joint (which I like), typical of Fells Point and S.E. Bmore. It is NOT your mother's IHOP. The wait staff was friendly and received 20% even though my rye toast was forgotten (I didn't need it anyway).
(4)
Heath W.

I don't even live in Baltimore and Blue Moon Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants in the entire country. No - scratch that. THE WORLD. Local, friendly staff, "hole in the wall" (no offense Sarah, it's charming and magical) and just a special place. Love their story, love their food and would recommend it to anyone. Best brunch place in all of Baltimore. Hands down. The caliber and quality of their food belongs in New York City. Sweet Baby Jesus breakfast special and the Captain Crunch French Toast are the things to get here. Oh yea, and cinnamon buns the SIZE OF MY HEAD. :) We stood in line for 20 mins (total 1hr and a half long wait) and then decided to put our food in to-go and eat outside on the bench along the wall of the restaurant. Weather was perfect in February and they handed us our food outside the window - just next level. Crab and hollandaise sauce was just mind blowing - subtle crab taste without overwhelming and the hash browns were just cooked perfectly. not too crispy, not to chewy. Captain Crunch French Toast doesn't require any syrup. like at all. don't do it. It's perfect just the way it is. I mean this food is easily my last meal if I was stranded on an island.
(5)
Kelsey T.

This is the kind of place where as soon as the food comes, NOBODY CAN EAT UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN A PICTURE. This has to be my favorite brunch spot. To be honest, the food is SO rich that maybe once a month is enough. Plus, if you don't get there early, (before 11am which isn't that early but after a night of drinking it sort of is) you'll most likely find yourself waiting outside. The good news is that if you don't think you'll be able to make it in the morning, on the weekends, it's open 24 hours...Do you hear me? TWENTY FOUR HOURS! Go at 2am, go at 4am, have your breakfast there! start the night at Stuggy's and end at Blue Moon. Your pants might be a little tight the next morning and you'll hate yourself for all of Sunday but in the end, was it worth it? ALWAYS. Might I just add that Blue Moon has the most unique dishes. The Sweet Baby Jesus, I mean, if you haven't heard of it DROP EVERYTHING NOW AND GO GET IT. It begins with layers crab meat and hash browns, eggs on top, and drizzled hollandaise and seasoning. With a dish this savory you obviously have to get something sweet with it too. Might I recommend a side of two stack banana and chocolate chip pancakes...and maybe a side of fresh fruit if you feel like you need something nutritious..I guessss. The owner is really cool too, which is always a plus!
(5)
Kimberly N.

Wait was long. Popular menu does not haves pricing on it. Was kinda pricy and it took waaaaay to long for the food to come out after we ordered. Portions are huge. Service lacked. Refills took way to long for coffee, water never even got refilled. I dropped my silver wear, had to ask a couple for another set before I actually got them. For a place that's this popular, they need another chef/server to pick things up. Besides that, the food is pretty bomb.
(3)
Lee B.

Captain Crunch French Toast. Can you say Wow! This is Triple D recommended so how can you go wrong. Great breakfast. Go Fell's Point.
(5)
Christopher M.

This place is a must for Baltimore brunch. The hour long wait, shoebox size space, and drab decor is well worth enduring for a taste of their fresh and unique dishes. The Captain Crunch French toast is truly one of the best brunch dishes I've ever eaten, and the menu has many other items that are just as tasty. The reasonable prices, attentive service and BYO policy are extra bonuses, and if you are extra nice, they may have a bottle of bubbly under the counter for "unofficial" sale.
(5)
Garry O.

Awesome!!! Great customer service!! I ordered the Captain Crunch french toast, the "Sweet Baby Jesus", and the Frito French toast! I honestly wish that heaven has a Blue Moon Cafe.....I wish I could marry Blue Moon Cafe, and have its children....
(5)
Conan L.

An unwelcoming experience. My friends and I waited 2.5 hours outside in freezing weather, from 11am to 1:30pm only to leave for another restaurant because at 1:30 we were told that it still might be a while. By 1:30, other large parties that had arrived after us had already finished eating. The waiter repeatedly told us that the wait would be only a little longer (the initial estimate was 40 minutes). Although they served hot coffee to everyone waiting outside, it was extremely uncourteous of them to not give us a realistic estimate or be more upfront about the wait time/lack of seating for my large party. I will not be coming here again.
(1)
jac j.

This was the best service and the best breakfast EVER. We had quite the variety, beginning with a cinnamon bun the size manhattan! Ok, it was nearly 6" across, moist cinnamony, and an awesome glaze that oozed out of the bottom and the top. Yummo! Next came the captain crunch french toast with whipped cream and all sorts of berries, eggs, their classic and well simply deliciously done hash browns, and of course fresh OJ. They really know what they're doing. A short wait in a great neighborhood. THE VERY BEST EVER and value pricing.
(5)
Jameka J.

Best thing I ever ate. So worth the wait. Captain crunch French toast was amazing. The portions are huge. The place is small and cozy. The service is excellent just be prepared to wait at a hr. Totally a wonderful spot to take the family. A hidden gem.
(4)
Caron S.

Was in town for a few days and heard this was the place to go. Adorable little spot, super crowded on Saturday morning. Big portions, reasonable prices. The Guy Fieri-approved Capt'n Crunch french toast is fantastic (and worth sharing) -- not too sweet like we would have thought. It's topped with tons of fresh fruit to offset the caloric shock of the stack of french toast.
(4)
Lauren T.

Great food the host told is a hour we only waited about 30 mins which was great! Don't sit by the window a fly or two was very annoying. The only thing I didn't like was our server or her service she wasn't very warm and did the bare minimum. She took forever to take our card to pay and then got a attitude because we called her to come get it. She was basically ignoring us and also had another waiter bring the card back to us. Overall food was great service not so much!
(3)
Chris B.

This place is so good. We're both stuffed. The cinnamon role was light, fluffy, and huge. The huge order of hash browns were fully cooked and crispy on the outside and tender inside. The eggs were perfectly over medium. The two giant country burritos were smothered in real milk gravy. I'm going to go have a heart attack now, but my last meal will have been worth it.
(5)
Austin M.

Went here after an Orioles game. We lost, so the nice big glass of OJ waiting for me and the smile on our servers face was a nice surprise. I ordered the Hobo styled eggs and a freshly baked roll (It was the size of my fist! But tastier.) while my brother in law got the world famous Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Both were excellent. We'll be back again as Blue Moon Cafe is a nice alternative to the surrounding bars and the atmosphere is cozy.
(4)
June H.

Fantastic breakfast place...I've never been able to get in on a weekend given the wait, but going on a Wednesday morning was smooth. pretty standard breakfast fare, but the prices are great, portions generous, and none of us left feeling overstuffed. Biscuits are just like grandma's and the hash browns were perfectly crunchy & not dripping in grease. We had great service - especially since there was only one server for the entire place...would definitely recommend.
(4)
Stephanie S.

The tables are incredibly sticky. Cute interior, very cramped. The Captain Crunch pancakes are as a yummy as everyone says. The biscuits were AMAZINGGGG....served with jam and designed to melt in your mouth. Other than that, my bf and I each got a different type of scramble. I got the one with veggies and the whole thing tasted like broccoli juice....not good at all. Bf didn't really enjoy his main dish either. Also, the waitress thought she was the shit for some reason and was just too rough around the edges. She actually had the nerve to call her co-worker retarded in front of us.
(3)
Raven T.

I'm pretty sure the secret to the goodness that is Blue Moon is . . . butter. Not really a secret because everyone knows butter and/or bacon makes ANYTHING taste better. I went with two friends on a Sunday a few weeks back. The wait was long but we had enough time to enjoy a hubcap at Nacho Mamas down the street. I ordered a special, Hellfire Hashbrowns. Delicious buttery, crispy hashbrowns topped with black beans, fried eggs, and chorizo all smothered in two house made salsas (green and red). The chorizo was spicy and wonderful and the eggs (no doubt cooked in butter) were perfect! A little pricy for the simple ingredients but tasty nonetheless! I'll be back!
(4)
Mike Y.

Great Food! I had the captain crunch French toast - it was good, but a little sweet for me. Biscuits and gravy were great- the gravy was not floury and did not have too much sausage. My wife had some kind of crab/egg/cheese/hash brown/hollandaise sauce that was delicious. I would recommend; however, I am not quite sure that it is worth 1.5 hour wait after you go there the first time.
(4)
Emily C.

Inexpensive, awesome food. Great place for late night cravings if you're in Fell's. I ordered an omelete, which was pretty good, but the hash browns were AMAZING. Super crispy on top, but still a little soft on the underside; they were super tasty. The service is really friendly too. I love that it's open late; there aren't many places in Baltimore like that.
(4)
melissa m.

long wait, but cap'n crunch french toast and the coffee is def. where its at. if you have time and patience its worth checking out for some breakfast.
(4)
Shane M.

Well stayed in the inner harbor of Baltimore for a business trip last fall. Had seen this place on TV with Dinners, Drive-ins and Dives. And had to try their capt crunch French toast breakfast. Wow, was it a good and unique meal. Luckily I was in Baltimore during the week and the long lines this place is known for were almost nonexistent. Tasty place to eat and have to admit their aren't many places like this in Texas but I had to knock it down a star due to the price. Pretty expensive for a breakfast.
(4)
Jessica B.

My first time here. I really enjoyed the food-- crab benedict. but the waitresses were pretty pissy. For a restaurant with 10 tables, how busy could they be?? They acted like they were exceptionally busy and never cracked a smile. There was so much rushing around, practically throwing the coffee at us and barely acknowledging our requests. The 3 stars is because the food was pretty yummy.
(3)
Chris T.

Small place - big taste. Yes - the Cap'n Crunch pancakes are really good, but so is the rest of the menu. If you expect to eat a $2/4/6/8 special from Denny's - don't go here, don't wait for a table, let others appreciate the experience. If you are visiting the area, I recommend you try breakfast here.
(5)
Jayson H.

Food is still pretty good, maybe not as good as it used to be. Service on my last visit was so poor - one of only two couples and had to ask them to come take my order and for refills.
(2)
Mayeezy P.

Blue Moon Cafe is definitely a true "hole in the wall" kind of place. Small and cozy with about ten tables for seating. They are known for their Captain Crunch French toast, my boyfriend order a short stack and thought they were AMAZING! I wanted to be adventurous and try out the Crab, tomato and cheddar Benedict; being in Maryland I've been wanting everything with crab! The Benedict tasted very rich and full of flavor however it was smothered with the hollandaise sauce and looked like a heart attack on a plate! I would recommend the sauce on the side, so you don't feel as guilty. I would return to explore the menu a little more...
(3)
Susan Y.

I visit Baltimore a few times a year and stay at the Courtyard. I can't tell you how many times we've walked by the Blue Moon Cafe and passed it by because of the line outside. On my most recent visit, we decided to wait it out. I'm so glad we did! The breakfast was fantastic! Amazing biscuits and the captn crunch french toast is as good as everyone says it is. While the service is efficient and brusque, it didn't really bother me because there were only two servers and a ton of people to service. So, it's not like they have a lot of time to chat. All in all, I'll be sure to stop in for breakfast on my next visit!
(5)
tania t.

Fabulous breakfast and a wonderful staff make Blue Moon my favorite place to brunch in Baltimore. Go on weekdays and you will avoid the wait, although waiting is worth it as long as you have your cup of bluebird coffee in hand while you wait outside and check out the surrounding Fell's Point digs (including the occasional homeless wanderer with cart and drunken passerby). They have an 80's movie quote trivia too on the small blackboard in the back. Guess it and win. Food is great here. I recommend trying everything at least once! Portion sizes are enormous as well, and the dining room is cozy (read, small).
(5)
Leslie M.

I was visiting Baltimore and HAD to stop by here because it was featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" as well as in Food Network Magazine. It did not disappoint. The Captain Crunch French Toast was fantastic and just what I'd hoped for! We also got the special: hash browns with cheese, tomato, lump crab meat, egg and hollandaise. Let's just say we did all but lick the plate! Overall, I can say I'm glad I don't live closer cause my cholesterol couldn't handle eating here every day, but I'd certainly want to!!
(5)
Todd R.

This was very tasty. The food was hot and delicious. We had split a cinnamon roll that was like no other. They brought it out first which was nice as it did take a while for the food to be prepared. I had the Huevos Rancheros. We went today (Thursday) around 11 and still had a wait. I don't think I would ever go on the weekend. The service was above average. I don't think I would ever go on the weekend. I would go back again.
(5)
Rocky R.

Although the prices are reasonable and the food is average, the service is horrendous. Our waitress was nice and all but the place is extremely understaffed. We had to borrow creamer for our coffee from the table next to ours (by this time, our coffee was cold), we couldn't get water refills, and we had to ask at least twice for anything we wanted. I decided to give this place another try about a month after I first tried it. I sent my buddy in to put our names on the list to wait for a table and he told me the staff was very rude to him. So, I won't be going back. It's not worth the wait (upwards of one hour).
(2)
Michael L.

Yes. The Captain Crunch french toasts were epic. The Sweet Baby Jesus was 'divine.' Daughter had the chocolate chip pancakes, which was done exactly how she likes it, chips embedded in the cakes and not on the surfaced where it gets burned. Very friendly service but the reasons for not receiving the 5th star is the wait and the price. Although the food was excellent, the long wait and the price will keep me from returning, but you got to try it once if you are a breakfast lover.
(4)
Cathy L.

Fun and funky! We got in just before they closed and missed the wait thank goodness. Everything was delicious, great service. Our waitress was super friendly. The eggs Benedict was awesome and the Captain French Toast was so decadent! Not good for anyone who is dieting!
(4)
Brooke L.

Love, Love, Love!!! Waited over an hour to be seated- worth the wait!!!!! Staff super friendly and offer coffee as u wait! CC French Toast and sweet baby Jesus-Yes!!!!!!!!
(5)
Andrew S.

The wait prior to being seated was 1.5 hours. The wait for food once seated was about 40 minutes. The food (we both had the French toast and hash browns) was rather intense in richness, but incredibly good at the time. Unfortunately, about two hours later my girlfriend and I became very sick. Food poisoning?...I do not know for sure, but it lasted the whole day, and was quite unpleasant. Will not be going back to try our luck a second time.
(2)
Erin Leigh M.

Everyone says "this place has the most awesome breakfasts". I wasn't really that impressed. The bagel that my buddy ordered came plain with a apologetic "I guess we ran out of cream cheese." How does a breakfast shop run out of cream cheese? He DID order a tea around Christmas time and when the choices rolled out, he went with the "egg nog". He says it tasted "like watery egg nog", which wasn't much of a suprise seeing as it was egg nog tea :) As far as the choices for breakfast, it was pretty limited and typical, nothing really creative. The waitress was REALLY nice though and perhaps it was just a bad day to go for brunch, it was a tuesday after all. Maybe weekends are better. Go Bal-mor! Goin' danny o'shin! Oh how I miss those accents :)
(2)
Kevin K.

Overall: Surprised by the praise for this diner. That's what it is--disorganization, dull food, and poor decor. _________________________________ Ambiance: 1/5. Not enough booths or benches outside so prepare to stand on the city street while you wait. Disgruntled appearance once inside. Food on the floors, dirty tables and chairs, heavy colors throughout and low lighting all make for a dismal atmosphere. Loud noise amplified by organization, at least one baby both times I've been, and packing as many as possible at the front of the small restaurant. _________________________________ Service: 2/5. Be prepared to wait outside in the cold, 45-60 minutes, even if quoted 30. And you have to first figure out to put your own name down in the notebook, on the counter, in between other guests. This is indicative of the restaurant. Service for food is mediocre, sometimes too-friendly, sometimes distant. Food arrives inconsistently and is prepped inconsistently. _________________________________ Drinks: 2/5. I've had only the coffee here and wouldn't try it again. _______________________________ Food: 2/5. The food is diner food: huge plates piled so high the food all runs together (hate this), and it's one cheap, greas blob overladen with sauces or oil. Water for Chocolate is lighter yet more complex. I've had Blue Moon on two separate occasions and left impressed neither time. I'm not a fan of sweet breakfast, but I'll have to change it up next time: Heuvos Rancheros - Went with poached eggs, overcooked. The chorizo is more akin to beef, definitely could be saltier and dryer. The ranchero sauce was partially cold, as was my oily, lifeless hash brown. Felt like I was at a trough. Mexican Scramble - The salsa is storebought and masks most of the dish. Scrambled eggs are the only way to go here as the cold salsa. Same bland beef chorizo as Rancheros. Same flattened oily hash brown, only this time covered in salsa.
(2)
Lexie M.

Awesome! I crave their captain crunch French toast! It's was sooo good. It melts in your mouth. The staff was super friendly. They give you a pastry on your birthday and have the whole place(not very big) sing happy birthday to you! We took our kids- no kids menu but the staff saw the kids were impatient so they brought out a plate of fruit for the kids to snack on.
(5)
Jess D.

Where to begin.... Somewhat of a "dive" brunch spot but the food here is unique, delicious, and darn right memorable. I ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus (2 eggs smothered in crab meat and hollandaise sauce on top of hash browns) and my boyfriend ordered the famous Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Both were incredible and so different from any brunch dish we has had before. I highly recommend sharing because my dish was super savory and his was super sweet so we got to try a little bit of both. The portions were huge and we left knowing that we would probably be skipping dinner. Our bill was $40 but we did order two of the most popular specials. I am sure you could get away with spending $30 for two people here. The menu is huge and varied so there is something for everyone. The atmosphere is wicked laid back and there were all sorts of people dining here. The service was great; our waitress was a trip! I highly recommend this place... BUT plan on waiting 60- 90 minute after 8am on the weekends. Put your name on the list and go get coffee at the coffee shop nearby to hold you over. It's worth the wait... I'll be back next time I am visiting Baltimore!
(5)
Karen P.

Tried this place for breakfast this morning ... met my son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter from Philly here. Whoa! A long line indeed, crammed space, only a few tables. BUT, the service was OUTSTANDING! The food was coming out hot and the wait staff got this down by moving in and out of the line that forms in the back. Even hot coffee was being served over the tops of folks heads (unknowingly). But this place is interesting and good and that's why folks continue to line up. The nice thing that came out of this experience today was since you're in a crammed space, you get to know the folks in line with you. Some of the nicest people we met today. I'm glad I tried this spot but don't know if I will do this again. Oh who am I kidding? I didn't try one of those famous cinnamon rolls that came out of the oven and was served to the table next to us. I might just stop in at the counter for a cup of joe and a cinnamon treat. If the owner is reading this review, KUDOS to you for hiring an awesome staff!
(4)
Chris H.

We were lucky to walk in and get a table and we got the last one. Great breakfast offerings - too many great options. Crab and bacon Benedict was good but not holy crap this is spectacular. It was due to the hollandaise - it just lacked some pep. Full of crab and bacon and was a good dish. We also had the Mexican scramble which was wonderful it was a good choice. Lots of choices, great service and overall good experience. The Capt. Crunch french toast looked spectacular but way too many calories for us. It was a popular dish and the lady next to it loved it. Glad we didn't have to wait but if we did it would have been worth it.
(5)
Dylan R.

Came to Baltimore on business and ended up here nearly 4 times in the span of a week, needless to say it's top notch. From the mellow pleasing size of the building upon first view, the entire aesthetic of warmth in a cold month and smell of breakfast aromas had me coming back day after day. I haven't been back to the east now in nearly 9 months but when I do return I know I'll make at least one stop in. I'm a sucker for French toast and damn it if I won't have another trip to this establishment for my fill.
(4)
Allison D.

I was compiling a list of my favorite breakfast spots of all time and I realized that I never wrote a review of Blue Moon CafÃ©, which was the main inspiration for the list in the first place. I loved everything about it from the food to the dark and cozy atmosphere to the wait staff. We got there early to avoid the wait like others have recommended. It's not a big place and you'll probably end up waiting awhile anyway if you have more than two people in your party. The Cap'n Crunch French toast definitely lives up to the hype and the bacon that served with it is thick and chewy (exactly how I like it). I drool over the pictures that everybody has posted and I can't wait to go back and try some of their other items; especially the sausage gravy and biscuits.
(5)
J S.

Was told the wait was 30 min, waited an hour, plus a group behind us complained so they got to cut! The infamous French toast, bacon, and coffee were really good, but not $44 for two people good! This is a 1 and done. We can cross it off our "have to try" list! The service was average! Cool little place!
(3)
Morgan S.

This is the best breakfast place in the city (sorry Miss Shirley's). Their cinnamon buns are possibly the best I've ever had (and large enough to be a meal in themselves), and their various egg dishes are great. There is a substantial wait during normal breakfasting hours (I've put my name in, wandered around the neighborhood, then come back an hour later, and waited 20 more minutes for a table) as they don't take reservations. I typically only come here for special occasions as a result (though if you show up at opening five minutes before opening, your fine, or if you go for dinner). THe servers are always trying very hard to please. I once got their crab benedict and felt it had too much Old Bay. When the server asked if everything was okay, and I didn't respond as effusively as my wife, she asked if it was too much old bay, then said, "Let me bring you out a fresh one." To top it off, she brought me a second cinnamon bun to go.
(5)
Faith A.

Such a great little find! We were in Baltimore this past weekend as my husband is from there and we were headed back for an O's game (even though they lost and looked awful, and the heat was absolutely treacherous, it still made for an amazing little getaway). We wanted to check out some new places in the area so we googled best brunches and of course, looked to yelp for a great breakfast or brunch spot. The Blue Moon seemed to pop up in both spots. We got there early enough for our wait to only be about 25 minutes or so... I was starving so there was no way we would have been able to wait much longer. After perusing the menu, I was uncertain of what I wanted to get. But once they mentioned the Sweet Baby Jesus I was sold... hashbrowns topped with some cheese (the cheese I could always do without though), tomatoes, two eggs (whatever style you choose) with lump crab meat and hollandaise sauce on the side.... YUM! It may not have been the most beautiful breakfast but it was indeed quite tasty. Their cinnamon rolls are fabulous too--- ginormous, and fabulous! My husband had gotten their famous Cap'N Crunch French Toast... AMAZING as well. To die for. You do not even need syrup. Some people complained about the service, we did not see too many problems minus it was a little slow when we were getting ready to leave. Nothing too bad. We will definitely be back!
(4)
Melissa D.

Fun atmosphere and great menu. I always bring out of town guests here :)
(5)
John P.

Cute little divey type restaurant near Broad Street Market which caters to the breakfast and lunch crowd. We had the two signature entrees and they were really good. The Capt Crunch French Toast is delicious but very sweet. Usually a 30 -45 minute wait for a party of two because of its popularity. The waiting area is outdoors on their front stoop and the public sidewalk. If the nearby shops are open , you can kill some time there waiting for your table. Dining area is very tight and may not work with a large group (say 8 or more) . Street parking is another challenge so be prepared to park a distance away during the busy periods in Fells Point.
(3)
Brittany S.

I've been wanting to try this place since I moved to Baltimore and I had to after I read the Yelp reviews! But this is one of those times where I hyped it up so much that it wasn't all I wanted it to be. Went pretty late on a Friday night (3am), there was no wait and there was only 2 other tables but the food took forever! The service wasn't all that, wasn't attentive and we had to wait a lot. 2 people at our table ordered omelets which are suppose to come with biscuits, one had to specifically ask for hers and my boyfriend STILL didn't get his until he asked too. Uhh... did they think we were going to just forget or what? And like I said, the food took forever! The food was good. I opted for the BLT, you can't mess up a BLT but for some reason they use chopping tomatoes instead of slices... therefore it was very messy. The hashbrowns were way too oily for my likings. My boyfriend got the Italian omelet which was good, they use real sausage! That was probably the best part. I was a little disappointed because they only serve breakfast and I wasn't in the mood for breakfast so thats my own fault but I also don't like looking at bugs on the ceiling while I eat and that was definitely not my fault. I even got some kind of bug bite on my food and it wasn't a mosquito!
(3)
Layla L.

This place is tiny and the staff can be a bit rude but their food is pretty solid. I went with a friend on a monday morning and we still had to wait 30 min for a table- I can't imagine what a weekend wait would entail. I ordered the full moon with the cap'n crunch french toast and it didn't disappoint. I really didn't have high expectations for it because I'm super picky when it comes to french toast but it wasn't dry at all. They gave me some delish, crunchy hash browns as a substitute for sausage. Too bad there's no outdoor seating.
(4)
Jerry K.

Awesome! Be prepared to wait. Unique dishes. Red velvet pancakes, Captain crunch French toast and more.
(5)
ML V.

This is one of my favorite, go-to brunch spots in Baltimore. My top 2 favorite dishes are the sweet baby Jesus and cap'n crunch French toast. Both are very rich and jam packed with lots of flavor. The sweet baby Jesus is a savory dish that incorporates hash brown, eggs and crab meat. The Cap'n crunch French toast is exactly what the name suggests, but it comes with fruit and whipped cream on top. The portion sizes are amazing, and the food is absolutely delicious. I'm not going to lie and say that I will try other dishes, because I'm such a huge fan of the 2. Space is limited, so be sure to get there early or be prepared to wait. Parking is whatever you can find on the street. Enjoy!
(5)
Tom P.

Very small, over crowded place. Has 10 tables should have 6 or 7. We had the misfortune of sitting on one of the 2 tables right next to the door and had to put up with people bumping into us and the door opening and closing right on my back. Have no idea how they do this in the winter. Service was mediocre, price was high and food was ok . Had the Capt. Crunch which was good but not worth all the hype. My wife had pancakes which were just ok but nothing special. Have no idea why people wait 1 1/2 to 2 hours to get a table in this overhyped place.
(2)
Antonio C.

We ordered the Sweet Jesus and the Captain Crunch French Toast. Both orders were okay (not great and not bad). They had their flavors, but its not something that is out of this world. The Griddle Cafe in Los Angeles ( thegriddlecafe.com ) would put Blue Moon Cafe out of business. The staff is rude, lazy, and loves to sit around the bar talking to each other, while there are some empty tables and people waiting to sit on them. Just because they were featured on over-rated Dives, Diners, and Drive-ins, it is not reason to have sub-par service and act like you don't care. Not worth a visit for anyone from a larger city (San Francisco, LA, Chicago, NYC, Boston, Miami, etc.), but maybe it is worth it for Baltimore (if you do not want to drive to DC).
(2)
Veronica J.

After bar hopping in fells point my friends and I decided to try out Blue Moon Cafe. BEST DECISION EVER. The captain crunch French toast was amazing. The flavors just burst in your mouth. The whipped cream and fruit complement it well. We also tried the sweet baby Jesus which was also amazing. Because I'm from Maryland it isn't a surprise I love crabs. There was a good amount of crab meat in the omelet and the old bay seasoning topped it off perfectly. I highly recommend this place. It is a small restaurant but it's definitely worth the wait!
(5)
Allan C.

I will start by saying the captain crunch french toast is really good and they do have a few very good creative things on the menu. The place is small and i would say not particularly clean but not really bad either. I have been here now maybe 4 times and the service is always pretty good; but the coffee is not even drinkable. Not sure what they do to it or what brand it is but It's bad real bad. But the place is worth stopping in for breakfast.
(3)
Angelica D.

It was all I had hoped it would be after seeing it featured on the Food network! The only problem is the long lines and tiny dining room. I've only been able to get in once and every other time it's way too crowded. I'm hoping it won't be another year before I get back, but it will be worth the wait.
(4)
Joseph F.

Worst service that I have had in a while for overpriced food. The staff treats customers like garbage since they know someone else will come fill their seat. Food is good, prices are not. Many better options than this restaurant in Fells Point.
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Chisa C.

captain crunch french toast!!!!!! yummm!!!!
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Tony Y.

Went there one day got in no problem, went today waited 2 hours and got skipped overt will not ever return
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Jon M.

Very creative, one of a kind breakfast dishes that are always amazing. The Sweet Baby Jesus might be the best breakfast dish in the entire world. There are oftentimes long lines to get in, but it is worth the wait. On top of being an amazing and creative chef, the owner is a good woman too. She came to Egypt to visit the troops and made us all breakfast. She has my business for life!
(5)
Tish N Aqui F.

ATTENTION MANAGEMENT: I went on a Sunday morning. I expected a wait based on reviews, that wasn't an issue. I will wait for good food. We ordered three entrees. The Captain Crunch French toast was great! The cinnamon roll was also great! I ordered a vegetable scramble it was TERRIBLE! To the point where I could not even eat it. The eggs were DRY, a little hard even. They seemed as though they were microwaved 5 times with the moisture completely sucked out of them. My husband suggested that they may have been powder eggs, which I have never even heard of. But in my opinion a restaurant that prides itself on breakfast should be able to get scrambled eggs down! The third entree was over easy eggs with sausage. Not bad. Standard. SERVICE: The host deserves a raise! He was honest to everyone about the wait, handles the stress of his job with ease, and stays customer service focused at all times. Our waitress deserves a pink slip. We waited inside for our table near the restrooms. Another patron was standing near the doorway waiting for the bathroom to become available. As soon as it did, the waitress zoomed right past all of us and went into the bathroom. I understand that she may be busy but, how RUDE! When the host told her she cut A PAYING CUSTOMER off, her response, "OOPS!" with a shrug of her shoulders. WTH! Unfortunately, she was our waitress. As soon as we sat, "Do you know what you're having?" No. "Oh, you didn't look at the menu while you were waiting?" Umm, were we offered a menu?? No! Unacceptable. Honey, you work a restaurant NOT a BAR! Have some tact. With so many people looking for work in Baltimore, She should be, and easily, replaced. Description of the disrespectful, despicable, poor excuse for a lady, long blonde hair, thin, 5'4, speaks Lithuanian or Russian fluently. I want to note that all other members of staff were pleasant and friendly with the exception of her. I wished I'd asked for another waitress.
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Christian C.

Food and service were good. The Sweet Baby Jesus was delicious, maybe a little heavy on the sauce. The Cap'n Crunch French toast was good, but a little light on the Cap'n Crunch. The cinammon bun was outstanding and the highlight of the meal. I would have given them a higher rating but the 90 minutes I waited outside on a chilly Sunday morning waiting for a table for two to open up didn't help. Not really their fault though - I blame it on their appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
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Jane H.

Mmm, delicious!! We had the Cap'n Crunch French Toast and Sweet Baby Jesus, along with a cinnamon roll as an appetizer. The roll was HUGE and could have been my lunch by itself. The french toast was just the right texture, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I loved the presentation of it and the fruit on top was fresh. The Sweet Baby Jesus was the perfect complement to it with the hash browns, eggs, tomatoes, and crab meat. We were surprised and delighted that they didn't skimp on the crab, and everything was cooked perfectly. Ahh, just thinking about it is making my mouth water! Our server was quick and pleasant, if a little forgetful. Our wait-time wasn't the worst, but it was only 2 of us and the weather was fair so we weren't freezing. Definitely need some bigger space inside as there were about 15 other people waiting with us outside on the sidewalk and blocking traffic.
(4)
Aliza R.

Amazing food worth the wait!! Our 17 month old son loved the food & so did we! Can't wait to come back!
(5)
Alexis J.

Ridiculously interesting place to go. Came here a few weeks ago after a day trip to BMore, a Friday evening around 5pm so we had no issue with a wait. We walked right in and sat down. The decor was fun and lively, not to mention the "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" stamp of approval is ALWAYS good for bringing in new business, so we went for it. I must admit though, we only stopped here because we heard about the Cap N'Crunch french toast from a local and my cousin really wanted to try it before we headed back home. We were a little bummed however that this place only really serves breakfast food. I wasn't in the mood for breakfast, but we decided to stay anyway simply because we didn't feel like looking for another good restaurant.+ I ordered the Bacon & Apple Pancakes. Oh my goodness. I have never in my life had pancakes at ANY restaurant that were that darn good. I would have liked it even better if the bacon & apples were chopped finely and incoporated into the batter, but the buttermilk pancakes alone were amazing! The portion was more than enough, and I was surprisingly satisfied. My mom ordered a BLT and was not at all impressed. However, the Cap N'Crunch french toast was just as amazing as advertised, although rather expensive for a breakfast item. (a/b $13, I believe). In general, for breakfast food, everything was pretty overpriced ( ex: the bacon & apple pancakes were $10), but it was good, sans my mom's BLT, if that's any consolation. I'll certainly be back for those pancakes though.
(3)
Alex B.

Insanely awesome. Great service staff, excellent food. Wish it was open 24 hours!
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Susan A.

Definitely need to try the Captain Crunch French Toast!!
(5)
Tunaidi A.

Blue Moon Cafe is a pretty decent breakfast food/brunch place. The main problem here, however, is that it is too popular for all its 10 tables. Hence, the super long waits. It has everything you'd expect for a brunch-geared restaurant, from eggs and omelettes to french toast and pancakes and most things in between. You can't really go wrong with many of their items. Definitely check out the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. It's one of the specials on Blue Moon's menu and it's probably my favorite dish.
(3)
June P.

What a great place for breakfast!! I had blueberry pancakes and they were fabulous, lots of food and very quaint surroundings, definitely going back!!
(4)
Rob B.

summer 2011 - Aloha from Hawaii, while in Baltimore we did breakfast at Blue Moon to try their famous Capt Crunch french toast. While the food didn't disappoint, huge portions, variety, etc, the wait could starve you. 6 of use waited for over 2 hrs to get in & by the time we were served 3 hrs had passed. Although the best Chip beef with white gravy on bisquits, our food was cold on top, like it had been sitting waiting for all of our dishes to come out at same time. Next time I know to 1) sit two at a time ( the 2s get in quicker), 2) go off hours and 3) enjoy it more. All in all worth it.
(4)
Kimberly S.

I know it's almost blasphemous to give Blue Moon Cafe anything less than 5 stars, but I have to admit while my Cap'n Crunch French Toast was absolutely divine, the service was anything but. Let's start with the good. The food, indeed, is par excellence. I don't think I've had french toast any better than this. It was light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. To top it with fresh whipped cream and fresh fruit only elevated it to an other-worldly level. I loved the interior of the cafe, a tiny row house filled with the perfect amount of quirkiness. I couldn't imagine eating french toast coated in crushed sugary cereal in any other place. However... The service was absolutely poor. I was dining solo, so I guess the servers assumed I wouldn't be a good tipper. They sat me at the counter and let me sit and memorize their menu while they tripped over themselves to seat and serve the 2- and 4-tops behind me. Eventually a server came over to me, and with an attitude took my order. I waited for 35 minutes before a server came over and asked me what I ordered. It turns out they never put my order in. No apologies, no offering of a free appetizer or a discount. She just walked away. They were too busy with the larger parties of guests who were seated after me. Mind you, this was on a late Saturday afternoon, well after their Saturday brunch rush had died down. I didn't have to wait as long for a table as I did for my food. The thing that bothers me about places like these is that they get such hype (and in most cases deservedly so), that they feel they don't have to give good service since their food is so awesome. That's not acceptable to me. As much as I loved the food, I don't know if I'd go back. I can't justify allowing myself to be treated so poorly for the sake of food.
(3)
Peter M.

I've been to the Blue Moon multiple times and its so good that I make sure I fit it into my schedule every time my travels take me into the Baltimore area. Just a small, understated restaurant with big time flavor. Since there are over 400 reviews written about it, I'm not going to detail every nuance, and instead say that you have to get some sort of French Toast. Yes, it is that good. Just do it, don't ask questions, don't second guess your gut. On weekends, be prepared to wait a few hours. Best bet is to put your name on the list and go to a bar for a morning cocktail, then come back in an hour. If you're still pretty deep on the list, go to another bar and come back in another hour. Problem solved! Now you're ready to eat and that nice mid-day buzz is sure to enhance your dining experience.
(5)
Victor B.

Captain crunch French toast was gd. 8oz glass if oj was pricey and wasn't home squeezed like menu said. Otherwise then that nice funky atmosphere with plenty to look at. Get there early on a Saturday or u will be waiting
(4)
Danyelle J.

Pretty much every review about them is true! Captain Crunch French Toast is EPIC!!!! Every time I am on my way here I say to myself : Today I will not order the (can not say the captain part of my belly will know lol) french toast, lets try other than on the the menu like the Sweet Baby Jesus! About 2 hours later I am stuffed by Captain French Toast! lol End of story. lol So come in the morning to avoid the line! And get the Captain Crunch French Toast your belly will love ya!
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Christine C.

It's ok. First off we were never greeted. And I understand there was a line and no "host area", so I walked in my self, leaving my family to freeze on the curb (not enough seating for all the waiting). I walked up to the bar after realizing this place was the size of my kitchen and dark, and found a "list" of people's names and how many in their party. I looked a one lady and just told her I was putting myself down. She barely skipped a beat. A good morning would have sufficed. So I went back to the cold, all three waiting seats were taken and we waited (toddler, baby, hubby) on the curb. We made the best of it having races up and down the side walk with glass shards to skip over. (Probably not the best place for us to run around). OK so about 40 minutes later we were seated. We were skipped over by many other parties because of our size. (four people... whoa, it's a small place, and they only have two large tables). They were seating strangers with other stranger couples at the same tables to make it go quicker. Not sure but I don' t see that as service. In fact you should be paying your clients if you are going to squeeze them into one table because now that was not the experience they signed up for. I watched a young couple get matched up with an older couple and they looked so awkward after a while. Jeeze. So my toddler by now is starving and on the border of an epic meltdown. There was one angel in the room who saw this and she brought him some fruit and cream stat. She was so sweet - I wish she had been our waitress. She got our drinks though. Then I ordered the captain crunch french toast and Gus had the pancakes (silver dollars). The pancakes were nothing special and as much as they sound good the captain crunch FT was overrated. Too hyped maybe. I was not as impressed as I was expecting. So eh. We ordered a side of eggs for protein. They were diner eggs. Nothing special. So I do NOT think we will be going back to this silly uber trendy place. But I did hear it's open 24 hours a day? Not sure if that was true but that's kind of neat if you are a night owl. I think I would have enjoyed this more if I was a trendier person that did not have kids.
(2)
Corry J.

We heard that this place was a must to check out in Downtown Baltimore. The place is small, and there will most likely be a wait, but it is definitely worth it. The sweet baby Jesus crab/egg concoction is the best crab induced breakfast I have ever had. The wife had the country egg scramble which was also fantastic. Best biscuits and gravy I remember trying, and we are from Louisiana and Texas!
(5)
Julia R.

Visited Blue Moon while in town for a conference last month. Loved the atmosphere here- very casual, homey, and friendly. Style is eclectic in music and furniture. The restaurant appears to be in a converted house, and has probably about 10 tables. Not a place for large groups, and even on a weekday afternoon I waited a few minutes for a table. It was a little confusing figuring out where to sit/ stand while waiting, and my best advice there is to go to the counter, ask questions, and be patient. Once seated, service was great. Staff were super friendly, helpful, and checked back often. I asked for a suggestion, and the Captain Crunch French Toast was recommended. It did not disappoint! Awesome stuff, seriously. Coffee was good and was refilled often, and my server even refilled my travel cup with coffee for the road! All in all, I am really glad I made time to visit this spot before leaving town. Highly recommend to locals and tourists alike.
(5)
Bob L.

There are two common threads that seem to run through nearly every review of Blue Moon Cafe, Cap'n Crunch French Toast and ungodly wait times. I have to admit that I was both intrigued and wary at the prospect of finally making the trek to experience the legendary eatery for myself. I knew I wouldn't have the patience to attempt a weekend visit (Waiting over an hour? NFW) so it would have to be a weekday and it'd have to be early. My wife and I recently took a day off to just hang out together and we decided to add Blue Moon to our mental health day itinerary. It was a Monday morning around 8:45am when we parked our scooter across the street from the Blue Moon CafÃ© and walked in. There was no sign of the monstrous lines of people that others have mentioned. So far so good. Upon entering the microcosm that is the Blue Moon the first thing you'll notice is exactly how small the place is. No, really, this place is even small for Baltimore standards. There are less than 10 tables along with five seats at the bar so I'm betting that if 20 people are in there it'd packed. The dÃ©cor is eclectic and unobtrusive. If you've been to Paper Moon you know what can happen when kitsch goes awry. Blue Moon applies it in moderation and it works. There are works by local artists on the walls-all for sale, a non-working fireplace for simulated warmth during the winter months, and a wood paneled ceiling. The tables and chairs are well-worn and wobbly but it doesn't really matter. You're not there to critique the design, are you? The Monday morning crowd was small, 7 people if memory serves, so we found a table immediately. Our server came to our table within a minute or two and within another five we had coffee and life was good. I ordered the eggs Benedict and, of course, my wife stuck with our plan and ordered the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. The eggs benedict, served traditional style with creamy hollandaise sauce, poached eggs, country ham and English muffins, were very tasty. The eggs drooled their yolky essence on cue when pierced and the ham added just the right amount of saltiness. My only issue was with the very liberal use of lemon juice in the hollandaise. The eggs benny came with a side of hash browns and refreshing slices of grapefruit and pineapple. The Cap'n Crunch French Toast was as good as everyone says it is. I won't gush orgasmic and say it's the best thing I've ever eaten, but once you've had it you'll immediately start thinking about how you can make it at home. Picture three thick-cut slices of gooey soft cinnamon bread soaked in egg and liberally coated in crushed Cap'n Crunch cereal (original, sorry, no crunch berries here) and fried a perfect golden brown. Oh yeah, and they're topped with fresh strawberries, bananas, blue berries and kiwi and surrounded by squirts of whipped cream. I suggest you order it with some bacon to cut the diabetic sweetness of this one. The Blue Moon Cafe is a must for anyone that finds themselves in Baltimore, but please, for the love of God, don't go on the weekends and then complain about the wait or how many people there are. You've been warned. Some additional notes: the fresh-squeezed OJ is pulpalicious, sure, it's hipster, but who cares, the service was friendly and paced well, there's was a window A/C unit that blew on me the entire time I was there that I found both annoying and strangely pleasant at the same time.
(4)
Devonshire B.

This place... Can I just say that I drool every time I think about it? Yes. It's drool-worthy. That's my review. The end.
(5)
Aimie C.

I've only been to Blue Moon Cafe during their non-peak hours so please keep that in mind before reading the rest of my review. Everytime I've gone to Blue Moon Cafe, it has been in the late afternoon on a weekday or weekend and I have never had to wait. Food came out always delicious. I normally get the crab eggs benedict and split the Cap'n Crunch French Toast with whoever I go with because we can't NOT get that. Food always comes out in a timely fashion and has never received the food cold. Service has always been great. Not saying they wait on me hand and foot, not that I expect that because quite frankly, this is Blue Moon Cafe not a Ruth Chris, but they are always attentive and serve us quickly and gets us the things we ask for. So when I read reviews about bad service when it's busy... what do you expect? This place is well known and, especially, known for their long waits so how could they possibly be 100% pleasant all the time? Welcome to Baltimore folks.
(5)
Eric C.

Long wait to get in.
(4)
Brandon A.

My wife and I went at around 10am on a Tuesday morning, and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table........not bad considering some of the other reviews. The service was a bit slow (there was only one waitress on the floor) and as always it was packed. The dining room as others have mentioned is pretty cramped, and we were sitting right by the door, which was bad for considering I'm 6'7 so no leg room to stretch out. Anyway the food was the highlight of the experience, I got the Capt Crunch French Toast and my wife got one of the specials with Crab or something. We both ate until we couldn't eat anymore. HIghly recommend, just try to go early in the morning on a weekday if possible.
(5)
Daniella H.

Totally worth the short wait to finally try this highly hyped up charming spot. I know, i know i should have order the Cap'n Crunch French Toast but I was in the mood for eggs. So i ordered the Garden style eggs which were delish! This restaurant is kid friendly and they even offered to make silver dollar sized pancakes for my daughter, she couldn't have been happier! It's a little confusing when you walk in since they have the small place packed with tables. Walk to the back counter to put your name in. Get there early so you dont have to wait. Even on a Friday work day you may have to wait if you get there around 9 or so. It's worth it!
(4)
Jenny H.

Mmm, their Capt'n Crunch French Toast- so goood, a MUST GET!!! It's sweet, crunchy and salty all at the same time- they give you a generous portion served with whipped cream and fresh berries. Their hash potatoes are really good, super crispy on the outside and really soft on the inside, they make these perfectly every time!!! Other dishes are really good here as well, any of their omelets, pancakes, biscuits, etc. They used to sell smoothies here, and I wish they still did. Just be prepared to wait...
(4)
Racquel C.

Although it was a long wait time . . . the food was simply amazing!
(5)
TravelWorkPlayK B.

First - BRING YOUR PATIENCE. The workers do not greet you. They leave you to figure out for yourself that you put your name on the list in the notebook at the counter...in the back of the restaurant. There's really nowhere to stand, and if you're in their way they don't say excuse me or offer you a better place to stand...they just let you know you're in their way by continuing to bump you and/or shove dirty plates in your face as they pass. I asked for my eggs scrambled soft twice. The first time they came out, they just weren't scrambled soft. The second time...they weren't again. But the Cap'n Crunch French Toast was FRIGGIN AMAZING so I didn't care. I didn't even use syrup. I just placed a piece of fruit on my fork with the french toast and inwardly wept at how amazing it tasted. The bacon was cold. But the french toast was AMAZING. (Bacon+Eggs+Cap'n Crunch French Toast = $12.00) I came in by myself, and was seated with strangers after a 20 minute wait on a Friday afternoon...but it was worth it. The service was HORRIBLE. Asked for coffee, didn't get it. Another waiter came by and asked if I was ok with water. He brought my coffee, but it quickly became apparent that I wasn't getting a refill unless I flagged someone down. No matter. The coffee was hot and good. Anyways...it's a tiny place. I'd estimate 8-10 tables. 3 waiters. None of them seem to be friendly or care about customer satisfaction outside of the food. But the food really is enough. I'd come back on a weekday afternoon. I wouldn't wait over 25 minutes. And I'd know going in that they didn't care about making me happy...they just cared about making my tummy happy. :)
(4)
Robert J.

I did not try the "Captain Crunch French Toast". However thanks to YouTube I'll try this at home. Got into BWI about three hoursbefore (I thought) a co-worker was to arrive. Thanks to "TV Food Maps" App. brought this place up. I sat at the small counter and had great service in the early afternoon. Somewhat to my dissmay I figured this was kind of a breakfast only place. Wait a second, I heard the waiter say something about Crab in a Jesus Christ Omlette. Well "I'll take that with scrambled eggs." I wish I had time to consume this at the Blue Moon but as my order was being served I received a call from my co-worker letting me he arrived at BWI. I kindly asked for the order to go and was provided with a neatly packed bag with two sets of plasticware. Base layer of hash browns, with crab meat, topped with eggs and gooey cheese and Old Bay Seasoning. YUM. This was a large serving and I ate about 1/3 of the portion on the way to BWI. After picking up my co-worker, I offered him the chance to sample this fine dish. He finished the remaining 2/3. The only negative review I've seen on this establishment was with someone who had taken their kids. Leave the kids at home with a baby sitter and cereal. Thanks you Blue Moon Cafe for a great Brunch. Got some Crab in Fells Point MD,
(5)
Grace C.

When I think brunch, I think wholesome, comforting, delicious, good conversations. Unfortunately at blue moon, I think "oh no...my arteries are clogging", "an hour wait?", "my table and chair's sticky..." I've tried their something simple eggs and sausage, huevos ranchos, potatoes cakes, which were oily and salty. I'd go to Miss Shirleys where the food is better, although the wait may be just as long. Or water for chocolate where the food is better and the lines are shorter. It's great that they're open 24 hours on the weekends.
(2)
Frances L.

When researching places to check out in Baltimore, Blue Moon Cafe popped up most frequently as one of the absolute must-try breakfast places in the city. Located on an adorable street in Fell's Point, Blue Moon Cafe is as local as you can get. Small, intimate, and down-to-earth, this place has quick and friendly service and delicious food. Since I had done some digging around, I figured I'd make my way here early enough as to avoid a long wait. A friend and I walked in at 8:30 and grabbed a table for two right away. Fresh squeezed OJ (amazing) and coffee made it to the table shortly after. We got sweet talked into ordering a caramel bun to start, which was decadent and very rich. While I enjoyed it, I probably should have steered away from it since our breakfast entree was also quite sweet. We split an order of their famous Cap 'n Crunch French toast. Made popular by various magazines and by the Food Network, this dish had a beautiful presentation topped with different fruits, and was very good. Fluffy French toast crusted with sugar-sweet cereal crumble, it was unique and the textures were not what I was used to in a French toast. I'd definitely try it again with a side of something savory next time. This is the kind of local place I'd love to take my nieces or good friends to. Prices are good and quality is great. Portions are large and from the looks of it, they make awesome egg dishes. However, do come early or be prepared for a wait. By the time we paid our check there was a 30 minute wait for a table (by around 9:30am).
(4)
Kathy D.

Last time we were in Baltimore, the line was too long here, and we didn't feel like waiting so we went over further into Fells Point and had an average brunch at another restaurant. Bad decision, the meal was complete unmemorable and we were still kicking ourselves for not going to Blue Moon. This time, we got there earlier and waited about 45 minutes for a seat a the counter. My husband was determined to get the Captain Crunch french toast. Man, was it worth the wait. I got the Red Velvet pancakes, with sweet cream cheese on top and white chocolate chips in between each layer, and I could only finish about a quarter of the meal. The couple sitting next to us at the counter, were staring at my meal, so I offered them a slice, which they took me up on! I will say, the pancakes were not too sweet, and I didn't feel stuffed. I was tempted by a crab omelette, but the pancakes were the right decision. This place reminds me of Sabrinas in Philadelphia. Pretty small, quirky place that serves kick ass breakfast.
(5)
Moises C.

Breakfast at night!! You should try the crab and bacon Thumbs up from me. I'll do it again
(4)
Gerry S.

I've now had their Cap'n Crunch French Toast, and wow, it may be the best drunk food ever. It took said three a.m. drunk with its attendant impulsiveness to tear me away from their hash browns, but now that I've tried it, I'm a convert. It's within stumbling distance of Bad Decisions. I think this means I'll probably have their french toast again every so often.
(5)
Ophelia L.

Heard all the hype and was very excited to try this place out on this trip to Baltimore. Ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Mexican Omelet. Our waitress strongly recommended the Captain Crunch French Toast, I said from the reviews some ppl said it is very sweet, so she said we can do without the syrup, even offer to make us a short stack so the two of us can try it. The Sweet Baby Jesus is amazing, the Mexican Omelet very average, and the Captain Crunch French Toast is good. Now mind you, the Sweet Baby Jesus and The Captain Crunch French Toast does not have a price and not on the menu. So comes the check, Sweet Baby Jesus is $19.95, which for something exotic and with seafood, is kind of acceptable. BUT THE CAPTAIN FRENCH TOAST? For 2 TOAST they charged us $10.95, while the full price for 3 TOAST it $12.95. And I thought the waitress was nice to offer the short stack, what a joke! Overall, this is not a good experience, especially the service. What a disappointment.
(2)
Kat A.

After years and years promising myself that I would make the trip over and wait, I can finally say I ate here!!! FOOD: I had better french toast in B&O's brunch over by the inner harbor, which used frosted flakes or some other breakfast cereal. I could not even tell blue moon used capn crunch. It looked beautiful on the plate, but was pretty dry and underwhelming (tasted like cool whip and berries on toasted bread). The SO had the SBJ and it was ok-a little over-seasoned with old bay (saltier than it should have been). If it weren't for the expensive crab meat, we def wouldn't have taken leftovers. The cinnamon roll we ordered looked gross, but was actually pretty tasty--buttery, soft, not too sweet and extremely flavorful. COST: These dishes plus 2 coffees came out to $48.80. DINING EXPERIENCE: I went here on a Sunday around 8am with a 45 minute wait. As other reviewers mentioned, the cold winter days can be brutal. PSA: The door does not shut on its own so close it behind you! All the people with the misfortune of being seated by the door get the draft and the consequences of people's inconsideration. (If you are seated by the door, expect to get up to shut it less than 10 times if you are lucky.) You can hardly feel the heat and one of the corners was supplemented with a portable heater that did justice for one person's foot at the most. It was an uncomfortable dining experience and we just wanted to leave. It really is true, staff here mean well and they will greet you with smiles and top off your coffee when they remember, but they make no apologies for any missteps as people are always waiting to come in and deal with it. I can't blame them for that attitude, it just sucks. Let's be honest, the stars I gave on this review mean nothing to you and you will probably make the trek to blue moon in the coming days or weeks. Just do yourself a favor, drink hot coffee while you wait outside, BUNDLE up even for the inside and force yourself to believe the hype so the rest of your day won;t be ruined! You'll def leave with a smirk if you follow those instructions.
(2)
Sarah P.

Alright Yelp, you've done it. You've made me a Cap'n Crunch French Toast convert. One of the best french toasts I've had. Eat it with some of the whipped cream they dollop on top and you're good to go; no syrup needed. My friend & I also tried the Sweet Baby Jesus- a plate full of eggs (any style), hash browns, lump crab meat, hollandaise sauce, and a side of heart attack. It was good, but a little too heavy for my taste & pricy. As soon as you arrive walk straight to the back counter so you can put your name down for the painfully long wait (we waited about an hour to be seated on Saturday around lunchtime). Then spend some time exploring the nearby shops- **TIP: GIRLS, that 1-hr wait can go by reeeeeal fast if you stop by this super cute boutique dress shop located a couple blocks over. I believe it's called Party Dress? Or something of that sort. Then come back and order the Cap'n Crunch French Toast or you fail at life.
(4)
Jennifer K.

I had to review this place. Okay, it was hyped up on Triple D. But, omg Fieri got it right on this one. Get the Captain Crunch French Toast. Just do it. Pull the trigger. Forget that ol' diet of yours. Bathing suit. mathing suit. I have always doused my french toast with butter and syrup. Well, let me tell you, not needed here. It comes with fruit and whipped cream and I dipped it in the whipped cream here and there, but other than that, no "topping" needed. It is that tasty. My husband had the hearty omelet which is a lot of food. I think even he was overwhelmed. He loved it. He is not a sweet guy for breakfast. He humors me and lets me go on and on while I savor stuff like the Captain Chrunch French Toast. Coffee was good as well. Service was lacking a bit, but I think there was one waitress for the whole place. It was Monday morning, but I was not leaving Baltimore until I had this dang french toast. It was totally worth it. Go, but pack your patience for the wait to get in and be kind to the server, she's probably got 4-5 other tables she's working. Enjoy!
(4)
Liany V.

You must must have a homemade biscuit to start which includes homemade raspberry jelly we had all the other mentioned dishes Captain crunch French toast, baby Jesus, and a special...we were all satisfied...definitely worth the wait
(5)
Vinny F.

Saw this place on Triple D and I just had to try it out. The captin crunch French toast was the bomb . It was something that I will never forget . Sooooooo Good. Honestly this place should have gotten five stars but the wait was ridiculous.
(4)
Angie P.

Probably not a whole lot I can say here that hasn't already been said. Cap'n Crunch french toast = heaven! Hearty omelet (cheddar cheese, bacon & sausage & ham (which I opted out of the ham) & hash browns (shredded cake kind...YES!) & 2 huge thick slices of white toast with blueberry jam / jelly = equally heaven! Coffee was hot & tasty too. Like Natasha pointed out, the portions are huge. I couldn't eat all of my omelet. SMALL space, limited parking & a wait time like WHOA! (We waited for 2 hours) Luckily, you can walk around Fells Point & come back & should be OK. Don't even think about sassin' the employees with "how much longer" talk, they are not even hearing you. :D Open 24 hours on the weekends!
(5)
Lizz M.

Oh God, yes. The only con: you will have to wait a while to get seated. Otherwise, some of the best breakfast food I've had. We ordered a cinnamon roll to split between two. Not overly sweet, lots of cinnamon and good icing. I ordered the Mexican omelet with hash browns and a biscuit. The biscuit melts right in your mouth, and while they're served with jam, you really don't need any. The chorizo in my omelet wasn't greasy, the hash browns were nice and crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. My BFF ordered the Captain Crunch french toast and ZOMG they were glorious! The wait staff was super friendly and attentive no matter how many people they were waiting on. Also, under $25 for the two of us. DO RECOMMEND.
(5)
M T.

The restaurant has a quaint neighborhood feel. The waitresses had a very well deserved quiet confidence. My bf had the captain crunch waffles, which were devine. I had the oatmeal pancakes. Neither were overly sweet, which was surprising. The food was good quality and was extremely scrumptious. Would definitely recommend!!!
(5)
Jessica F.

Nothing feeds the soul at 2:30 a.m. like a late night breakfast and this place did not disappoint. I had been wanting to come here for a while after reading an interview in the Food Network Magazine about Duff's favorite Charm City haunts and he specifically mentioned the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. When in Rome, I say! They were delicious and incredibly filling and may have been a factor in why I couldn't stay awake on the drive home. Carb coma... but very worth trying to slap myself awake at 3:30.
(4)
Scott B.

Oh. My. Dad.... this may be the one of the best breakfast's that I have ever had. The Captain Crunch french toast is straight up the sexiest breakfast known to man. I'm thankful that I was alone and was able to sit at the counter, as everyone I saw come in today was greeted w/ a 1 - 2 hour wait time. Regardless, its worth the wait.... Put your name in & go around the corner and enjoy a mimosa or eight and come back and enjoy.
(5)
Blue A.

Worth to wait..
(5)
Steven P.

I have been living in Baltimore for two weeks, and have already been here twice. This can't be good for my diet... The cap'n crunch french toast is pretty much orgasmic. I just ate and my mouth is watering just thinking about it... It is crisp and crunchy on the outside, and warm and gooey on the inside. It is topped with things that make you grow up big and strong, like berries, and also topped with things that make your arteries grow up big and clogged, like butter. Definitely get it! I also ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus made vegetarian style, with broccoli instead of crab. It was also quite tasty if you aren't in the mood for french toast. I have never had to wait, but then again the only times I have come here are 3pm on a weekday and like midnight on a weekend. Also, even though my drunk friend was being loud and slightly obnoxious, the waitress somehow managed to not get angry and instead got into a conversation with him about alternative rock... That was a weird night.
(5)
Samantha G.

I can't believe I didn't know about the graveyard shift at Blue Moon CafÃ©. If you've been here for brunch, you've likely waited over an hour, as have I, and never again. On Friday and Saturday nights, Blue Moon reopens at 11 p.m. and stays open all night, serving their full menu. If you think about it, there's no point in going home for sleep in between leaving the bars and waking up for brunch...just skip the late night greasy slice of pizza and beat the brunch crowds with late-night French toast instead. At around 3:30 on a Saturday night..err...morning... there were only about 8-10 other diners and several tables available in this tiny joint...totally unheard of for typical brunch hours! The service was prompt and friendly and the food came out right away. I had the Maryland Crab Benedict. They didn't skimp on the jumbo lump and didn't overload on the hollandaise, which is exactly how I like it. My fellow night owl had French toast (a Blue Moon specialty) with carmelized bananas and it really hit the spot. I was kicking myself on the way out the door for not remembering to order one of their famous biscuits with homemade jam...but not to worry, I'm sure I'll be back next weekend...
(5)
Lily B.

Came here for the second time. Food 5 stars, Service 3. Food was really good, but both times our waiters didn't introduce the specials. I overheard another waiter telling another table about the specials last time I was there, so today we had to ask him to learn about the signature dishes as they are not listed on the menu. Both times I waited for food over 30 minutes AFTER sitting down, and today the waiter almost gave our food to another table who came way after us. If we didn't live nearby and could go back and get things done after putting our names on the list, we wouldn't want to wait for 1-3 hours for the food. The food was good, but I don't think it's worth waiting for for that long. Here's what we liked about the food: Captain Crunch French toast: initial presentation looks great, with whipped cream and sliced fruit on top of 3 smallish toasts; 5 seconds after starting to eat, it becomes chaos; tasted quite good and would order that (or the new Cocoa Pebble French toast) again. Sweet baby Jesus was superb. Hubby added a decent amount of hot sauce as well as ketchup to give it a sweet and spicy kick, and was in food heaven. He wanted to order a second one.
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James M.

yummy. food is fantastic.
(4)
Amira M.

Captain crunch French toast was yummy. Service was average and we went when there was no wait for seating.
(4)
jon l.

The breakfast food is amazing. I really love the omelets that are always perfect and they use fresh ingredients. They have great country gravy and french toast. Don't be afraid to order a cinnamon bun to share as an appetizer for the table. The only thing is the long wait on weekends and the small dining room. This restaurant is a must for breakfast lovers!
(4)
Emily L.

It really pains me to give this place two stars, because I wanted to love it. It's a fun, funky little dive, and obviously very popular (we had to wait almost an hour for a table on a Wednesday morning!) Unfortunately, the food just didn't measure up to the hype. I guess the Captain Crunch french toast is pretty famous, but I'm not a big sweet cereal person, and I had been craving potato pancakes, so when I saw them on the menu (with bacon! and sour cream!) I said YES. The server echoed my enthusiasm. But when they came, there were two huge pancakes, not the smaller latkes I was envisioning. They also appeared to be made from actual pancake batter with potatoes stirred in, instead of just from grated potatoes and a tiny bit of egg to hold them together. They weren't crispy and the addition of onions, bell pepper and bacon were all poorly-executed great ideas: huge chunks were hard to chew, distracting and made for an uneven experience. The pancakes were also just blah; drowned in hot sauce and dipped in sour cream, they were palatable, but not exciting. Actually, the hash browns that came with my husband's BLT were much better. (His BLT was okay, though the toast was really thick and there was enough mayo on that sucker to smother a gerbil.) Service was really spotty. First of all, if you habitually have long waits, figure out a better system than asking the table by the door to tell walk-ins to sign in at the bar. Have a place for people to wait and something to entertain them (magazines? amateur magician? something besides a 98-degree sidewalk?) Second, set some standards: we had to ask for water, salt and pepper, hot sauce, applesauce and sour cream, orange juice and several different refills -- all things we had ordered or that were stated on the menu, but never arrived. We were crammed into seats right by the window at the bar, so the staff probably just forgot we were there, but still, not cool. Honestly, the only reason I'm giving two stars and not one is that our main server was just a cool guy. He wasn't rattled by the long lines, joked around with us and checked in a couple of times to ask if we needed anything. Honestly, I felt guilty asking for so many things; some of the other guys who were just wandering around should have been helping him out. Here's how you know he's genuinely interested in the customers: the pair next to us was on their way out when the daughter let it slip that it was mom's birthday. He made them sit back down, brought a complimentary dessert (red velvet pancakes with fruit and whipped cream) and enlisted the support of the entire place to sing to them. This was all after they had paid their bill! Like I said, I wanted to like the place, but if I were to give it another try I would insist on a table with the same server, order another dish and bring a book for the wait. Seems like a lot of caveats, right? Yeah, I thought so too.
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Jerald C.

wow. what a day! we rushed over here from VA beach. we barely made it before they closed. good thing traffic and gps worked in our favor. it was so stressful, but it was worth it. the captain crunch french toast sounds like it doesn't jive together, but it does. it's something you have to try when you visit the blue moon. the cinnamon bun was warm, gooey and sweet. it was a bit heavy on the cinnamon, but thats alright with me awesome staff. feels like you are eating at someones aunts home.
(4)
Kara W.

Know before you go: they only serve breakfast here. They also don't have a lot of seating, so you may have to wait. (I counted about 9 tables). Service is also polite, but lackluster. On Saturday, a friend from Philadelphia talked about the infamous Cap'n Crunch French Toast so much that I had to go there. I've heard stories about the wait, which is one reason why have never been. But, at 9pm, it wasn't crowded and we were able to get a table by the window. I ordered a side of bacon with my French toast, and my partner ordered the Chorizo and Eggs. My partner's meal was ok. It's scrambled ground sausage and eggs with a side of hash browns and a flour tortilla. But, that French toast definitely lives up to the hype! Three slices of Texas toast battered and dipped in Cap'n Crunch crumbs, garnished with fruit, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. I didn't get any actual pieces of cereal (as pictured on the menu cover). Not that I needed it, but it would have been nice. I thought that the only thing missing was a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream -and maybe more fruit. My suspicion was proven correct the next day when I reheated the single slice that I had brought home in the oven and added a scoop of Breyer's finest lactose free vanilla. I thought that I had died and gone to heaven. Much thanks to my partner for bringing me back to Earth by accusing me of waiting until he started laundry to enjoy my take home treat so that I wouldn't have to share. If it wasn't so darn good, I'd almost be ashamed to admit that he was right. #greedypeopleproblems
(4)
Natalie V.

OMG. Came to Baltimore for work and stayed for my bday weekend. Put our names on waiting list, were told wait would be 45 minutes, ended up taking less than half an hour. Took our seats and ordered what was recommended: sweet baby Jesus (shredded homemade hash browns, lump crab, fresh chunks of tomato, 2 eggs made your way, cheddar, all topped with Hollandaise sauce), cap n crunch French toast(we crazily got a short stack and a regular stack of thick doughy bread battered, dunked in sweet crunchy cap n crunch cereal, fried and covered in whipped cream, fresh berries and banana slices), cinnamon roll (huge cakey bun warm and cinnamon-y topped in perfectly sweet glaze). Hubby also ordered a size of sausage. Round homemade patties cooked to perfection. Amazing! All of it. We nearly licked our plates clean and left so stuffed we had to walk around the harbor for 5 hours to feel normal again. If you live nearby and haven't been here, get your rear in gear! If your not so close, plan a trip to Baltimore and eat the best breakfast of your life!
(5)
Ashley S.

Hands down.... one of the best cafe's I have ever been to. Sweet Baby Jesus!! That was the name of our meal.... along with the Captain Crunch French Toast add Bacon... whoa! Mouth full of joy! Shout out to our server Eddie... he was really cool and his artwork is excellent. Definitely can't wait for round 2!
(5)
Camille A.

the food is wonderful and inexpensive also. it's a row home in fells point. so when you go in there expect it to be tiny. all the employes are busy trying not to bump into each other and they make it point to tell you if you're in the way. you'd think after all the business they have, they'd move to a bigger place. the wait is outrageous and if your ordering takeout order at least forty minutes in advance. and if you're lucky it will be ready in forty minutes
(3)
KC S.

A narrow row house nestled in the heart of historic Fells Point, this unique place offers a clever twist on the American diner, and it's doors are open 24 hours on the weekends. One of the reasons I love this place is because there is something delicious for every type of eater: the meat-muncher, the carb-craver, the sweet-tooth, and even the vegetarian. So do I have your attention yet? Let me outline some of my favorite menu choices: Cinnamon Bun: You may notice the scintillating smell of dough lingering in the air as you approach the restaurant. This aroma is coming from the legendary Cinnamon Buns that Blue Moon offers. I feel like this may be an appropriate time to mention that I am not crazy about sweets. Of course, if you stick a Boston Creme on a plate in front of me I guarantee it won't last long, but in general, if I'm choosing between sweet and savory I'll opt for the latter. So the fact that I mentioned the Cinnamon Bun first is no accident. It is unbelievable. The just-barely baked dough drenched in gooey cinnamon sugar sauce practically took my breath away. Vegetarian Potato Pancakes: Usually I run away screaming from anything labeled with the "V-word," but I'm very glad I gave these jazzy latkes a chance. Blanketed in cheese and flavor-packed vegetables, they did not disappoint any of the taste buds. Biscuits and Gravy: Maybe you've guessed by now that this restaurant isn't really Atkins friendly. So throw that darned diet book out the door and tuck into some carbs on carbs. There's no better place to do this with than the classic Biscuits & Gravy dish. Two flaky, buttery biscuits absolutely drenched in a creamy, peppery gravy. This is one of my favorite stick-to-your-ribs comfort foods. Capn' Crunch Crusted French Toast: The Cafe's signature dish. I'm pretty sure it speaks for itself. This isn't an order that I get every time, but that doesn't mean it isn't one of the best breakfast dishes I've ever tried. The one thing that stands out about the dish is the way the cereal coating makes the outside of the toast so crispy, while the interior remains fluffy. The conversational textures make a great vehicle for your maple syrup river. Now that you're salivating, let me tell you a little bit about the restaurant, itself. The decor is full of local art and mis-matched furniture, which lends to a very warm, casual, and trendy atmosphere. Because the place isn't large, you will need to plan to put your name down well in advance (no reservations!). It could take a while. An hour or two sometimes. I assure you, however, that it is entirely worth the wait. Make sure you go when you are not in a rush, on a nice day where you can enjoy walking around Harbor East. BE CAREFUL- if you put down your name and you leave, if you are not back by the time they call it you will be skipped over. Once again, everything is more than worth the wait. You can also try coming during irregular eating hours on weekends (weekdays they are only open 7am-3pm) My final tip is to go with a group of friends, order 5-6 dishes and split them between everyone so you don't miss anything! The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the food is phenomenal.
(5)
Paul B.

This is unexpected... I have brunch envy. After a short visit to Baltimore (I live in NYC), the last thing I expected to end up with was brunch envy. Listen, brunch is stupid, I don't even like brunch. Its all about over charging people for mediocre food because they are hung over and just want somewhere to see friends. Miraculously, Baltimore doesn't seem to know that yet (fools!). Blue Moon Cafe completely caught me off guard. We had to wait an hour before we got in (seems about normal for brunch), it smelled delicious from a block away (ok, thats a lot of smell-distance, but not unheard of), there were delicious options on the menu and many were under $10 (wait, what?), and they actually had options beyond the normal french toast, eggs benedict, pancakes, omelet, kill me (I thought brunch menus were mandated by law to be boring and predictable... is Baltimore breaking the law?). Even staple options like french toast were sexified into monstrous new creations of as to yet unheard of deliciousness. "So today on special we have french toast, breaded in fritos, and covered in like a ton of taco shit" (alright, fine, I'm paraphrasing. The only reason I used quotation marks there is because punctuation intimidates me). I'll be the first to admit that french toast breaded in fritos and covered in taco shit sounds like an abomination. Why would you use the words "taco shit" to describe your food (ok fine, they didn't ever actually say that). Luckily, my friend had the guts to order what must be the best brunch dish I have ever tasted. Basically, this kind of brunch is worth traveling to Baltimore for. You don't need any other excuse to leave NYC besides this food. I don't care what you do with the rest of your time in Baltimore, Blue Moon Cafe makes the trip worthwhile on its own.
(5)
Kay Wk G.

I really, really, really like the food at Blue Moon. My co-workers and I order from there often. Good Eating.
(4)
Jean L.

You know something's really good when it's still good as cold leftovers. When you're facing a plate of Cap'n Crunch French Toast, you can't help but grin from ear to ear. With three slices of wonderfully crispy French toast, surrounded on all sides with whipped cream, banana slices, and berries, it's like a breakfast mountain topped with cinnamon sugar snow. Add to that, a generous drizzle of syrup and it's the dream breakfast of my inner 5-year old. I have to say I'm impressed with how this place colors outside the lines. Another special they had was French toast, only it was made out of slices of their cinnamon roll. I wished I had brought someone along so I could force them to order it and give me a bite. :D But being there alone, one order of the Cap'n Crunch French Toast was more than enough. I ate and ate until I felt like I was going to be sick from all the sugar... and then I got the rest to go~ I went on a weekday and didn't have to wait at all. Service was super friendly, and I liked the laid back atmosphere that is so common to the trendy places in Baltimore. It isn't a particularly large dining area so I'd say this place is better suited for smaller groups. Oh and especially in the winter, be sure that you close the door tightly as you enter and leave! The winter wind has a knack for blowing it open.
(4)
Erica M.

I had heard a lot about Blue Moon, but never stopped by. I'm not too much of a breakfast person. But it just happened that a friend and I were wondering the city in the area at 7 in the morning, so why not? Figured I'd see what all the hype was about. The interior of Blue Moon is fantastic. The artwork held my attention for quite some time, as did the menu. There were a lot of delicious choices. I ordered G&G's Country Scramble, what looked like of of the most delicious heart attacks I've ever seen. Biscuit, eggs, bacon, cheese, and gravy? Yes, please. It took longer than I had expected for the food to come, especially because we sat down as soon as they opened. When it did, I was delighted to see the appetizing, giant amount of food on my plate. This infinity-calorie meal would give me breakfast for the next two days. I eagerly dug in, but it was not quite delicious as it looked. This is where things began to go wrong. Should have gotten the infamous Cap'n Crunch French Toast. My tummy filled up pretty quickly, and I assumed that I'd get not 2, but probably 3 more meals out of this dish. About 20 minutes after I stopped eating, I started feeling kind of gross. As the morning progressed, I began to feel very nauseous, and it got to the point where I had to call out of work. I spent a good portion of the day on my couch, with a very big frowny face from my upset stomach. My friend had better luck, and I've heard good things from this place, so I'll give them an extra star and the benefit of the doubt. But I don't know if I'll be able to go back to try their famous toast. :(
(2)
Polly B.

Cramped, but character radiates from every brick. We had the two famous breakfast dishes. Both were amazing but $20 is a lot of dough for some hash browns, eggs, w some hollandaise (Not everything is that expensive). Service was pretty good. It's very clean as far as I could tell. I'd go back, but I'd also try another joint since I'm not a regular to this area.
(3)
David B.

Captain Crunch French Toast. Enough said. If you have never had make sure you try it. It's rich and heavy so you won't need anything else. Know that this place gets packed. Go early. The place is small, but don't be surprised to see people waiting outside even in the freezing cold. It's good, but not worth it in bad weather or if your stomach can't wait. Great to take visitors to, but for locals I'd save it for once in a blue moon.
(3)
Colbey W.

My favorite breakfast spot - and quite possibly my favorite restaurant - in Baltimore. While it can get a little pricey if you decide to add sides (went wild once and ended up with a $25 breakfast), the items on the menu are reasonably priced and delicious. From the housemade biscuits with gravy to the Cap'n Crunch French toast to the thick cut bacon, everything on the menu is worth ordering at least once. Blue Moon Cafe would be my only breakfast spot if it wasn't so popular. That said, more than a few times I have braved the crowds and stood through the hour (or more) wait on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Definitely 5 stars.
(5)
Taylor Z.

We were in Baltimore for a day on Sunday and we arrived early, so we wanted to get some breakfast. We ran into Blue Moon Cafe completely by chance. We found parking on Aliceanna and we saw a lots of people waiting outside their cafe.... hmmm MUST BE GOOD, right? It seemed packed, good reviews on YELP, so we put our names on a list. ::::gasp::: 1 hour wait !! soo we left ... we decided to walk to Little Italy ;-) for some coffee, because I thought 'ok, if there is good coffee in this city, it must be found in little Italy' (I was wrong about this theory). So by the time we walked there, got coffee, walked around, and walked back an hour passed, so we decided to check in to see if they had called our name yet. Luckily they called my name as soon as we got back and we got seated right away. The server/check in person seemed stressed out at first and it wasn't a real inviting atmosphere. . . The menu was full of egg options and pancake/french toast combos. Sorry vegans ... I hardly saw an option for you (if any). So correct me if I am wrong ... I wouldn't recommend coming here if you are vegan. Me and my breakfast companion ordered the eggs benedict with veggies and an order of banana pancakes. The hashbrowns were very good, and everything else was just ok, not bad, but nothing special either... DEFINITELY NOT worth an hour wait Make sure if you order the pancakes to tell them how many you want, because we forgot to and they gave us three huge pancakes, and we ate only one ! ...b/c they were huge and filling. the service just was bad, they did not tell us ANY of the specials as we heard them giving the other tables near us, we asked for a box to take away the two remaining pancakes... nothing we had to grab a box from behind the counter ourselves. and I just don't get it ... the food wasn't all that great. We both left and said the same thing.. I can't believe people are waiting an hour to eat here. Specially when it seems there are so many other options here in the city....
(2)
M J.

This place is well known among locals. It gets a lot of hype from Guy's show diners, drive ins and dives. It is super small. There's probably about 5 tables plus counter. The food is good but I wouldn't write home about it. Everything is just average. It could be a little cleaner for my taste. If I have a choice I would choose somewhere else.
(3)
T. B.

Great breakfast. Everything is gret. You can purchase the jams and salsa. It is worth the wait if there is a line. Known for their Captain Crunch french toast. You get your monies worth.
(5)
Josephine L.

Holy sweet baby jesus. That is all.
(5)
J. Burke M.

Waiting an hour is something tourists do at Disneyland, and not something hungry people do for breakfast food in Baltimore, right?! Wrong. This place is worth the wait. This place is also worth the "I'm such a slob, I just ate so much and now I can barely walk to the car" feeling that naturally accompanies dishes like Cap'n Crunch French Toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus.
(4)
Silvana M.

Loved the cute and quirky interior, but the service was not great. Server never came back to refill our coffee or bring our check. Food was good but not outstanding, though I didn't have anything exciting, just a sunny side up egg and hash browns.
(3)
Juli K.

My fiance and I planned a trip to Baltimore, basically, to eat. Top on our list of must-dos was the Blue Moon Cafe and the famous Cap'n Crunch French toast. I was psyched. My fiance woke up sick as a dog and he was still psyched, though barely conscious. It was a Saturday morning. We were expecting a crowd. We were expecting to wait. We arrived at 9:30 and waited about 45 minutes for one of the nine tables. We were perched up toward the counter while waiting because it was insanely cold and windy outside. After reading here on Yelp about surly service, I was pleasantly surprised to see the wait staff (including BMC owner, Sarah) extremely friendly and sweet. Even though those women must have said, "Hot food, coming through" about 50 million times as they squeezed past the people waiting between the counter and the restroom door, they still managed to sound nice about it. At some point I would have screamed "Get your asses out of the way, this tray is freaking heavy!" But that's just me. We were finally seated at the tiny two-top in the front window, which meant being blasted with cold air every time the door opened but it was okay because our breakfast lived up to the hype and then some. OH. MY. GAWD. My fiance had a short stack of the amazing Cap'n Crunch french toast. It looked beautiful, it tasted amazing and not a crumb of it went to waste. It was so good. Have I mentioned how good it was because it was really amazingly good. I ordered a special based on hearing the word "crab" in the description as our waitress rattled them off. Crab? I'm in Baltimore and there's crab? Yeah, sign me up for that. It would have been crab wrapped in wharf rat and I would have ordered it. Luckily is was Old Bay seasoned crab resting on a bed of crispy hash browns, topped with diced tomatoes and cheddar cheese, underneath a blanket of eggs (I had scrambled, but should have ordered over easy) and all drenched in hollandaise. Apparently, they call it a "Sweet Baby Jesus" and the name is fitting. It sounds bizzare and a little weird but it was heavenly. Divine. Consider me a pious devotee. Amazingly good. (And I didn't find a molecule of egg snot, which is always an issue with me. Ugh!) After seeing a few biscuits while we waited, we ordered one of those to share too. It was tall, fluffy, light, buttery and amazing and came with a side of this perfectly tart, wonderful, thick blackberry puree/preserves/jam stuff. I don't know how they make those biscuits, I'd love to have one right now. In the midst of all of the people and the busyness and the cold, the owner of this incredible little place came over and posed for a picture with my fiance. She was such a sweetheart. So, seriously, if you're in Baltimore, GO TO THE BLUE MOON CAFE. Even if you have to wait forever. It's totally worth it.
(5)
Tara S.

Awesome!! Uncle Bob & I had the Cap'n crunch French toast. It was perfectly crunchy, but chewy on the inside. The whipped cream and fresh fruit on top was Ah-mazing! My aunt Denise got the sweet baby Jesus...OMG - hashbrowns with lump crab meat, scrambled eggs, cheese, hollandaise sauce & fresh tomatoes. I didn't think it would work, but sweet baby Jesus, it was heavenly ;) My cousin enjoyed the banana pancakes, which reminded me of bananas foster in breakfast form - Yum! They even gave her a cinnamon roll on the house for her birthday. Sonny, our waiter effin' rocked! He was on point with everything! Definitely recommend this little gem whenever you might happen to be in Bmore...it will not disappoint!
(5)
Syreeta B.

Blue moon would have 5 star if there service wasn't so crappy. Where should I begin, Oh I know how about with the cute tall blue eyed guy behind the counter who didn't learn manner in preschool. How do you look me in my face after I greet you twice and not speak. You do speak english don't you. I was lucky enough to find a spot immediately because I was dining alone but if your in a group of 2 or more there will be a 1hr to 1 1/2hour wait. Or if your a cute girl the server may bump you up the line if you give him your number. CRAZY right! I literally saw this happen right in front of me. Dude this isn't a club your not the doorman, you work at a diner where you have customers waiting to be served! So I sat at the counter where the dirty plates and cups from the last patron stayed until my food came. I was offered water but was never given a cup to drink from. How are you going to ask me if I need a refill if you never offer me water in the first place. So I ordered the "Full Moon" and a glass of orange juice, the full moon is your choice of french toast or pancakes with a side of eggs and bacon or sausage. It wasn't bad but but it wasn't impressive either, I think double TT diners breakfast platter is far superior. Oh yeah being at the counter you get a chance to see all the behind the scenes action. Like the famous biscuit and or the famous cinnamon roll everyone love are reheated in a microwave and then served to you. I'm sorry but YUCK if I wanted nuked food I would eat at McDonald's. Once I finished my food the selectively mute guy behind the counter slaps down my receipt. He never comes back to pick up my receipt someone else had to. The other server hands "mute man" my receipt and credit card and this guy cashes out but NEVER RETURNS MY CARD! I sit and watch him for another 5 minutes until I politely let someone else know what he did. She apologized to me looked at him and whispered "thanks a lot" and he returns a comment back to her "your welcome" ! So I don't know what era this guy lives in,in his mind but this is 2012 and he need to get a grip on reality get over himself and grow up. The moral of this story: Go alone for faster service or be a cute girl and you and your group may get bumped up because the server wants your number. If you don't mind microwaved breads this is your place, and if you want excellent service have a certain look and I'm sure they will take good care of you and may even say hello back. Thanks but No thanks Blue moon your nothing more then a notch on my belt and hopefully for you ( yelp universe) a bullet dodged.
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Ashley H.

Holy smokes! I visited Baltimore, and looked up places to eat that were on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. This place was on there and the food DOES NOT disappoint! I have never tasted anything so delicious in my life as the Captain Crunch french toast. I also got eggs and a milk with it, and they were average - not great, but definitely not bad either. This place is way on the small side - so get here EARLY! I went around 10 or 11 and waited about a half hour. I almost left, but decided I should stay, and it was worth it. So if you have to wait, do it. The wait staff is...unique. They're very young, and they know the food is good...so the service isn't standout. None the less, they get the job done, and in a relatively fast manner. Just don't expect them to stand around and create nice conversation with you. They're busy. Bottom line. All in all, great place for breakfast, the french toast is KILLER, and it all comes at a reasonable cost. A must see when you're in Baltimore!
(5)
D F.

I don't get it. We read great--well, mixed--reviews, and "Best of Baltimore" is pasted all over the place. Don't bother, *especially* if you have to wait. You can find better elsewhere nearby. Our food was bland, greasy, and unmemorable. Mediocre. OK, maybe we should have had the multigrain pancakes or the Captain Crunch Special (Captain Crunch on French Toast? Call me boring, but no thanks. Corn Flakes, sure. Achingly sweet kids' cereal? Nah.) I had the garden eggs, a kind of throw-everything-in-and-scramble. I understand how putting the hash browns into the scramble could up the grease quotient, but then wouldn't you compensate elsewhere? The idea was interesting, the flavor was dull. Broccoli mercilessly overdone. Mushrooms hard to find. Even the cheese topping seemed flavorless. I had to put a lot of salt and pepper on it, and I normally avoid that. I suppose the hot sauce might have helped too. My wife had the potato pancakes. Warning: they aren't potato pancakes that you would expect. They are regular pancakes with a fair amount of potato in them. Not bad, a little odd, but also a little dull. Maybe they expect everyone to douse the food with salt, pepper, and hot sauce at the table, but what kind of kitchen is that? I would not go back.
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Olga G.

Ok, I'm probably in no position to review the place since tried just one dish, but I had to let everyone know that you have to come here just for that dish!!!!!!! It's called "sweet baby Jesus", and sooooo sooo Rightfully so!!! That's exactly what I said when tried it! Oh, and it's not even on the menu, it's a special secret dish you ask for. Ok, just imagine a generous layer of shredded crispy, crunchy outside and just the right softness inside hashbrowns, topped with good layer of sweet lumps of delicious Maryland crab and fresh tomatoes, topped with 2 fried eggs, covered in hollandaise and old bay spices!!!! Need I say more?? This was absolutely unbelievable!!!! The only reason we came here is because of Triple D, and so did not regret it! We didn't not order what was featured in the show, which was Captan crunch french toast and crab meat Benedict, but I'm sure it wouldn't disappoint. My daughter did order a short stack(2) of pancakes with REAL maple syrup, which were delish!! They had about 10 different pancake choices, and red velvet with cream cheese topping was one of them!!! Red velvet!!! I didn't even know its possible!!! For a red velvet lover it was jack pot!! And the server, who was way passed being nice, felt like family right away, said they were to die for. Buuuut... Didn't get to try it as I was so full from my dish, it was huge, could barely finish!! The portions are extremely generous, the prices are great too, but crab does bump it up a bit, but it really is worth it!! And we just fell in love with the place!! So cozy and welcoming, the staff was super nice!! Now,the place is tiny, only 7 tables, 4 small and the rest are large, but there's a bar area too. Very eclectic, unusual decor, urban feel, cool,not fancy dining by any means, but that's why it's attractive. I loved the paintings for sale on the wall. It really is worth coming to, don't think you'd regret it!
(5)
Sam V.

Came here late night for the famous captain crunch french toast. It was everything our friends from Baltimore claimed it would be and then some. 3 big slices of toast with berries and whip cream. Yum!
(4)
Katerina M.

Don't get the hype or the waiting crowds outside. Mediocre food, nasty coffee, terrible service.
(2)
Judy C.

If I don't know Blue Moon from the old days, then my last experience with Blue Moon would have EASILY been one star. Being there for the "Best of Baltimore" weekend, we went to Blue Moon for a Sunday brunch. Knowing that it would be a LOOOOOONG wait (i.e. 45 minutes to 1 hour), we went to get a cup of coffee nearby while waiting. I wrote my name on "The List" (which is long but not absurd) without anyone there, and then a server told me that it'd be "45 minutes to an hour wait." Ok, so far everything is going as expected. We came back after 45 minutes, and we noticed that some of the people who were there earlier were still waiting. Hmmm...what is going on? With no one telling us the wait time, we stupidly waited for another hour outside of the cafe. Irritated at this point, I went up to the same server, and it goes like this: Me: Why is the wait so long? We waited over 1.5 hours when you said about an hour. Server: Ok, here's the deal. There are 3 other groups ahead of you who were still waiting. Sorry if I told you the wrong waiting time. Me: Well, how much longer do you think it'll be? Server: Some of the diners are close to paying, and there is one group who paid but they're just talking. I can't kick them out. Several things wrong with that conversation! One, the server should have been more realistic and told diners about the extended wait if that was the case--instead of keeping us out there in the cold without knowing that we'd starve before we eat! Two, if Blue Moon is THAT busy, then they have the right to 'push' diners out after paying for the sake of running a business! Grrr...peeved with their "I don't care if you wait 3 hours" attitude, we bailed out for something else (and better!). Yes, if you do get in there, the food (biscuits and hash brown are...ahem, I mean, were...the hits for me) is good. But good luck getting ANY decent service from the staff. I will not be going back to one of my EX-favorite places in Baltimore. Good bye.
(2)
AndrÃ©a M.

Heard about this place ages ago from a friend. Finally got a chance to check it out today. It was a quick drive from BWI airport and the perfect pit stop after a long red eye flight. There was a 10 minute wait at 8:30 on a Thursday morning. By 8:45, there was a line forming down the sidewalk. "Sweet Baby Jesus" was loaded with crab meat and old bay-- any Marylanders fav combo, right?! It's nearly $19 but HUGE! I split it with my mom to make the portion size a little more manageable. Our waiter was fabulous (wish I could remember his name)-- personable, happy to make suggestions, attentive, patient.
(5)
Jason A.

1st time hr, a converted row house with off the chain food, nice, cozy neighborhood food spot, get in as early as possible, can be a wait. I had the cap'n crunch French toast topped w ( strawberries, blueberries, bananas and whipped cream) eggs w feta chz and thick cut bacon. Wow, what a meal. Eat Well!
(5)
Christine C.

I am disappointed with this place. I had to come at 6:30a to get a table with no wait, I wasn't asked for my order until 15 minutes later, and our coffee was given to a table that came in after us (and we had to wait for it to brew again). After 30 minutes no table had food (and every seat is packed). People were asked to move from their seat to accompany large parties (very rude, they should just make the entire restaurant two tops that can be combined), and after bringing my coffee, they brought us menus AGAIN to see if we needed to order. Someone else who ordered theur food for pickup waited for their food as long as other parties, which is ridiculous. However, I will say the Captain Crunch French toast, eggs, and ham saved this review. It tasted amazing, and unfortunately, I'll be back.
(3)
Nathan J.

Had great food on my first visit. The male host is a horrible person and won't go back because of him. Went on 6/24/14
(2)
Scott M.

Holy Captain Crunch French toast. This is the best breakfast I have ever eaten. Everything was perfectly cooked, and seasoned.
(5)
J S.

Sorry folks...waited an hour and a half on a Saturday morning to sit down at this place and then another 40 minutes for our scrambled eggs and omelette. OVERRATED. Unless you are getting the 3000 calorie order of french toast, you would be better off getting an Egg McMuffin at Wackarnold's I wouldn't waste my time unless you are going to indulge in a 10000 calorie breakfast. Not for the healthy eater. O yeah, the service...I asked for a LEMON for my water, "we are all out of lemons"....I asked for a glass of ice for my water on a 95 degree day, "you are asking for A LOT"....hey lady, BITE ME!
(2)
Spicy Z.

Wow.. great food.. but be willing to wait for it (time for a table).
(4)
Christine C.

My friend and I were on a road trip and were so excited to try this place based in all the reviews and Instagram posts. While I understand there are limited seats due to their popularity we got a table right next to the door with the cold air blowing on us every time the door opened but we were still excited for the food. The menu was surprisingly expensive but I ordered the captain crunch French toast and my friend ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo. We noticed some tables emptying, including one right behind us away from door and when we asked server if we could move there she told us no because someone was about to be seated there, which would've been fine if she hadn't offered the people she had just seated not far from us if she wanted to switch to a new table away from the door two minutes later. The customer was gracious enough to suggest giving the table to us as she was not as close to door as us. While the French toast was tasty it was certainly not worth the high prices and less than stellar customer service
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Alisa K.

Advantages: The Captain Crunch french toast -- amazing-- crispy, sweet, crunchy, fresh fruit. Disadvantages: Incredibly long wait (they dont take reservations).
(4)
E B.

I thought the place was really charming and I like the casual atmosphere. I love breakfast food so I'm very excited to find this place a few blocks from me. The location is great for walk-ups and Fells Point locals but for anyone coming from out of town it might be difficult to find parking. We visited late on a Sunday for dinner so there was no wait. I got pancakes with fruit and cream and they tasted homemade and the portion was so large I could only eat half. The Cap'n Crunch French Toast and Frito Pie sound interesting but I'm not really a risk taker so I think I'd like to try an egg dish next time; there is a lot to choose from. Pros: - Great breakfast fare with lots of options - Huge portions - Open 24 hours on weekends - Cool vibe with funky decor - Reasonably priced Cons: - Slow service even with few patrons on a Sunday night, however the waitresses were nice. - Lots of flies - Only open til 3pm on weekdays - Tiny dining room with maybe 8-10 small tables - Parking for out-of-towners could be troublesome These aren't enough to keep me from coming back but I had a few miscellaneous concerns: dirty glasses and silverware, butter and cream packets sitting out unrefrigerated (maybe they were okay sitting out but they were definitely dairy products), swarms of flies and gnats, lukewarm iced tea. Overall I enjoyed the experience and the food and I'll definitely come back.
(3)
Beverly B.

Love this place! Such a fun atmosphere and delicious large portions. You will have to wait for a table on the weekend, but it's totally worth it!
(5)
T y.

I really never explore B'more before, my bf took me here as a surprise brunch, since we live in VA, this was quite a trip to get there. We arrived at 10:30am, there's already an hour wait, it's worth the wait. This is a small joint, less than 10 tables inside. I looked around and checked on what everyone was ordering, I see one thing in common for most tables, the french toasts. The well known dish is their captain crunch french toast, I ordered that with a side of 2 eggs and 2 meats (sausage or bacons), the french toast was amazing. I demolished that thing in half an hour or maybe shorter than that. The bf ordered similar thing except he had the cinnamon rolls french toast, it's a specialty item, you won't see it on the menu, but he had it before so he asked the server if they have it today, fortunately, they did. It was delicious. It was worth the trip and if I get the chance, I'll definitely return.
(4)
Sally M.

We love this place! Great ingredients. I always get a Denver Omelette. We always have the same guy wait on us and he never stops moving. The corned beef is great too. Definitely our favorite breakfast place in Charlottesville!
(4)
Gaftie M.

Captain Crunch French Toast!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sweet Baby Jesus!!!!!!!!! Gotta have it.
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Karen N.

I, like many others, are giving Blue Moon Cafe the lowest rating not for their food but for their customer service. I'm not going to talk about their food here, because I feel like plentyyyy of other reviews do it justice. So, I've been here 3 times now--first two times I was successfully seated and received my food, 3rd time we got seated about 2.5 hrs after putting our names on the wait list and being told the wait would be ~1.5 hrs for the size of our party (5 people). We never actually got our food because we had to leave for a prior engagement at 2pm (that we were already late for). FYI, the first two times I went when I was successfully seated & served, I was also with a large group (at least 7 people or more), so our bad service the 3rd time had nothing to do with the size of our group, although that day I did witness SEVERAL groups of 2-4 people get on the wait list after us, get seated, get their food, and leave way before we even got seated. So, I feel like the waiters that day were horrible with accommodating large groups--they need to be (re)trained in recognizing that a table meant for 4 people can easily be made to accommodate 5 people simply by adding another chair, lol. Anyway, the point of my review is to encourage other people who've had similar bad experiences to be vocal about it and hopefully Blue Moon Cafe owners will see these reviews someday and make a real change. It is absolutely ridiculous to have to wait an entire morning and then some for brunch food...there goes half your day, lol. This past time, I actually heard another group say, "I've done nothing at all today. All I did was wait here." They need to make a change of some kind--whether that's (1) accepting reservations, (2) having one worker work ONLY as the host/ess at all times (vs. having the same worker be a host/hostess/cashier/server/waitress) to PROFESSIONALLY manage the wait list and optimally arrange seating so that medium-large groups aren't passed up time after time, and/or (3) expanding their tiny tiny restaurant. I completely understand that they won't lose a cent of business if they never do any of the aforementioned suggestions, but this is NOT about financial gains but treating their customers and their TIME with the RESPECT that we deserve. They're definitely making enough money, so why can't they do the considerate thing and shell out some money to make a change that will make their customers happier? This is about being good human beings! Golden rule!
(1)
David M.

ROFL. Perhaps one of the most hyped places i've ever been to. So the whole food network thing kind of blew this place up, I guess. It's a hip, hipster-led, cute little food joint down in Fells Point. Good times. They apparantly stay open all night during weekends? Neat. We got lucky and went around 10 pm on a Saturday and it was quiet, so we were seated right away. The service was still MAD MAD MAD slow, though. And by god, the room was hotter than hell. It was only mildly warm outside. But, on to more important things. The food. I am kind of jaded about food that gets hyped on Tv. If that idiot Guy Fieri is stumlbing through his fake-ass MMMMM's and AHHHH"s I assume the food is crap and I am just watching another commercial. But something about the captain crunch french toast just said "try me." So I did. And wtf...it was as good as advertised. I really, really lit into this plate and almost tore off my wife's hand for trying to get some (she ordered some special called Sweet Jesus...a monster movie of crab, egg, potatos, and chaos that was also quite awesome). So I gotta give props where props are due. Will I ever go back? Well, I won't stand in some hype-driven line. But if there's space available or if the wait isn't TOO bad, I would totally go for more of that French toast.
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Hector S.

Homemade Cinnamon Bun is huge & decadent for one person! Highly recommended but be prepared to wait for breakfast seating during peak breakfast hours. If you have the time to wait, it's totally worth it! Next time I go, I'm going to try the Capn Crunch French Toast, next time, along with the Sweet Baby Jesus (Uniquely prepared and seasoned home fries with a ton of add-ons). I did make another visit and tried the Frito Pie French Toast--OMG, it was savory and delicious. The Frito Pie French Toast is not sweet but instead French Toast infused with crushed Fritos in-between the 3 layers of French Toast, along with salsa, sour cream, black beans, a slice of lettuce and grated American cheese and whole Fritos sprinkled around the base. I encourage generous helpings of the Pete's Hot Sauce (bottle at every table, and it's not obscenely hot sauce BTW), to be shaken on top. This place has super-friendly and cool wait staff. The atmosphere is casual, but the staff checks on you at just the right moments to make sure you are enjoying your meal and refilling your coffee, for example. Love their late hours on weekends! My only wish is that they have either Sweet N Low and/or Equal to go along with their regular sugar, Splenda and Turbinado sugar.
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Eric W.

There's no question the food here is good. The question is, will you find the food good enough to wait for an hour to experience poor service and uncomfortable dining. There are plenty of spots in baltimore that serve good breakfast foods, and most have better service and atmospheres than Blue Moon. But if you're looking for a rubber stamp tourist experience, it's worth experiencing once.
(2)
Kevin S.

Amazing breakfast.. Get there early or you will have a wait. Also, not clear, but when you go in, walk up to the counter and there is a list you have to write you name on. They don't take your name from you.
(5)
Damian K.

My wife and I saw this on the Food Channel's Diner's, Drive In's and Dives. We made a trip to Baltimore JUST to go eat at this place, and it did NOT disappoint! I had to have the Capt Crunch French Toast and it was everything I thought it would be and MORE! It was cooked to perfection, tasted so great and was incredibly bad for me, but you only live once! We wound up making a second trip back to Baltimore just to go eat there again! I highly recommend this to everyone in the world!!
(5)
Mariza P.

The place is small and wait times is long but the captain crunch french toast is delicious! This is the only place that I have been that makes this type of french toast.
(4)
Nicole S.

I'm sorry to say, this place is overrated. I had high hopes for blue moon because of all the hype from the food network and various friends I know that have been here...maybe i screwed up by not getting the infamous cap'n'crunch french toast? probably. but that's not my kind of breakfast. I wanted to try a bite of it, but unfortunately they don't offer half portions. i got a mexican omelet....it was pretty good and had a nice flavor to it due to all the spices, but it was more cheese, peppers, and onions than it was egg...also, i asked for rye toast and got wheat (petty but true). so, to sum it up: would i wait another hour and a half for this breakfast? no.
(3)
Geoff T.

Deceiver! Deceiver! Along with 72 other reviewers here we also saw this place on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. I thought the Captain Crunch French toast looked like the bomb on the show. Unfortunately they want $9 for 3 pieces of French Toast. Better be really good for $9. I tried it and it was so not worth it. The presentation on the show is wildly different than what you get in the restaurant. DDD shows the french toast with identifiable pieces of captain crunch. Their menu shows identifiable pieces of captain crunch. When you get it severed that though all you get is perhaps a dusting of captain crunch from the bottom of the box, no identifiable pieces. On DDD they show that the french toast is served with fresh fruit and fresh whipped cream. In the restaurant it is served with old browning fruit and no whipped cream at all. I also ordered bacon crispy and it came out limp and undercooked. Not sure why a place that prides itself on breakfast cannot make bacon. My wife ordered pancakes, and she has had better pancakes out of a bisquick box. It was very expensive for the quality of food I would expect out of a Denney's. It is so not worth going there for the food! On the plus side our waitress was in the DDD episode about 53 seconds into the show. She was extremely nice and professional. She didn't bat an eye when I asked for the bacon to be taken off the bill. And she seemed genuinely remorseful that the food was not what we saw on TV, nor was it very good. I should clarify the food wasn't bad, it just wasn't worth more than a Denney's price for it. My hope for this review is that the owners read this and don't reject it. Make the changes that are needed to live up to your reputation or I assure you I am only the first of a long line of people who will give you a bad review. Finally for the record I have been to several other DDD restaurants and they have mostly been off the hook good. You can read my other reviews on them on my profile.
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Jack F.

Follow That Guy #4 How does an ordinary cafe becomes so extraordinary? Come up with a unique dish and make people wait in line for an hour. Waiting and anticipation makes makes everything taste better - like ephemeral MSG. Throw in Guy Ferrari's Food Network television show and you become a must-go destination. But take away all the gussy media attention, and Blue Moon is pretty much your typical breakfast diner serving eggs benedict, omelets, and huevo rancheros. The Stacked Hashbrown with poached eggs, for example, was nothing more than your typical Crab Benedict for $16.95. It was also too salty. But - WOW - does Blue Moon know how to make a wicked french toast. Three thick pieces of crispy-gooey goodness (think a good bread pudding). You'd be a fool to wait around outside for an hour for simply breakfast at Blue Moon. What you should do instead is put your name on the list and head out somewhere else for breakfast (there are plenty of places around Fells Point). Come back 60 minutes and order the Capt'n Crunch French Toast. You'll be glad you didn't waste anytime going for the good stuff. If I do come back next time, it's for the S'mores French Toast. [Original Visit: May 31, 2010]
(3)
Cindy P.

I really didn't believe the reviews that said the service was bad. I thought that was really not going to be an issue with me but I was dead wrong... I wouldn't suggest coming here unless you have a need to be treated badly and embarrassed in front of your date. You are immediately greeted by Ariel who says "Sign here and slam yourself up against the wall or go outside and wait 30 minutes. And don't get in my way." It was cold outside. You immediately feel like an intruder with no place to go. She was extremely rude and unnecessarily bossy to the patrons. I stayed up against the wall to wait for my table and watched many joyful customers come through the door, only to be treated by Ariel in such a rude way that it would stop them in their tracks. Many customers just walked back out the door for good. This was my first time so I hung in there. I heard one customer say, "Maybe they have given her too much to do." Another customer said, "Well I only hope the food is worth this treatment." Frankly the food was okay but don't we dine out for the experience?... So when someone treats you so poorly, it does put a damper on the lunch. Also, Ariel skipped me on the list of reservations and gave my seat to the customers after me. I asked her why and she said that the table she gave them was cold and drafty and she didn't want to place me there... I told her that was crazy seeing that if it was good enough for that couple then it would be good enough for me.. Wait a minute, didn't she twice ask me to go outside and wait in the cold?? Anyway on this Friday morning at 10am, I waited 30 minutes.. Maybe this is because there are only 10 tables in this small place. I got the special which is the short stack of Capt Crunch waffles and the Ole Sweet Jesus (which is crab cakes, hash browns and eggs). Either one of these are on the menu?? I had to bring half of this meal home. It is a lot to eat for one person and it cost $36.00!!!! Wow.. Very overpriced. My waitress Kelly, who was very nice, tried to make up for Ariel's confrontational rudeness but Ariel's behavior still stuck with me and was very hard to "get over". BTW, This is no place for children.. No high chairs that I could see and it is just too small. I would not suggest this restaurant to anyone because it is just not worth it. Yes, it was a lot of hype that pulled me into the Blue Moon and I fell for it hook line and sinker... There are a lot of places in Baltimore to eat and 99% of them will not treat you like you are a bother...
(2)
Tina V.

I will never forget the taste of the captain crunch french toast..... We are going back on Friday for the cinnamon rolls! Great ambiance - food and artwork was truly delightful.
(5)
Michael C.

Sugary stuff on the menu here, still, Blue Moon is one of the more cutesy trendy brunch places in Baltimore. To be a snob, this restaurant would probably be 3 stars in NYC, but since it has the audacity to be in B'more, +1. To summarize, Blue Moon has decent brunch, but do expect a wait on the weekends.
(4)
Holly N.

I went with friends. This place is as close to the pearly gates as it gets. We went on a Tuesday morning around 9am and there was not wait as there had been a couple times before. Go on a weekday if you can, it's much more accessible. We shared the infamous Cap'n Crunch French toast which lives up to its reputation. We had finished half of the dish before we even realized we had been given syrup to put on it. It's so amazing that it's even delicious plain! I ordered the Mexican omelette which was also mouth-watering. The atmosphere is fun and the art on the walls is fabulous-- lots of musicians and pop culture icons. Our server was incredible, friendly and really really good-looking which is always nice ;). She kept our coffee and water refilled without prompting and was generally fabulous. Everything we had was top-notch. Go and enjoy!
(4)
Jenny A.

Horrible service. Our server was totally rude right off the bat. Maybe he was having a bad day? Whatever. We left without ordering it was that bad. Never going back.
(1)
Daniel C.

The Blue Moon Cafe was famous among locals before the Food Network made it famous among everyone else, so a wait for a table can be expected at any time of day. We got there at 9AM on a Saturday morning, wended our way inside to find the harried man with the clipboard taking names, and were told a 45-minute wait. That was to be expected, so we bided our time with the crowd on the sidewalk outside. Fortunately there seemed to be many people who did not feel like waiting after they left their names (not an infrequent occurrence I gather) so our wait was no more than twenty minutes or so. We only go to Blue Moon once in a while, not due to the gauntlet of getting a table, but because of the sheer decadence of the food. We started with one of their homemade cinnamon rolls (they run out quickly) which was so rich and heavenly we could have stopped there. I ordered the famous CCFT, which came with a large dollop of whipped cream, butter, and fruit on top. I'm glad I ignored my instinct to immediately reach for syrup, as each piece was perfectly sweet and tender on its own. There were only three slices, but they were stacked high and there was so much to them I was unable to completely finish. My wife ordered a BLT, which she found amazing. I forgot about their perfect applewood smoked bacon or I would have ordered some on the side (I wouldn't have had room anyway) but my wife did share a piece with me as she was running out of room herself. The staff was constantly on the move and kept our coffee cups filled. By the end we were so full we only nibbled here and there for the rest of the weekend. While we were sitting there, they did tell inquiring customers that the wait was now an hour and a half. This is definitely a place to go to experience, but not on a whim.
(5)
Anna W.

There is always a wait, but it is always worth it! The captain crunch French toast made it onto food network for many reasons, but everything here is sublime.
(5)
MJ C.

Ate here on a very, very cold Thursday morning for brunch. My friend recommended me to try the Capt Crunch French Toast. I've never had a french toast that I've liked before so I was skeptical. I always found them to be too sweet. Therefore, I also ordered some chocolate chip pancakes. It's a casual, small cafe. The wait wasn't too long. Then again we came here on a VERY COLD Thursday morning. I couldn't understand the concept of their decorations. It was a mix of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Halloween (i.e. a skeleton and witches hat here and christmas lights there). The chocolate chip pancakes were typical buttermilk pancakes with chocolate chips in them. Very good though!! The captain crunch french toast was MOUTH WATERING!! I've been craving it ever since I left Baltimore! It was soft and fluffy, crunchy and just the right sweetness. Not too sweet at all. You don't even need to eat it with syrup because it's already delicious without it. Why only 4 starts? Our waitress was rude and disinterested. She gave us an attitude when we would ask questions or make requests. Tip: Come on a weekday :)
(4)
DjPhaze S.

This place is a divine cafe with a diner feel. Christina was awesome, attentive, and efficient. Food was great. If you have a chance get the Velvet Elvis. The omelettes are always good. Friendly service. The place is always busy so expect a little wait at times, but the service and food is worth that wait. Btw, portions are hefty, so bring your hollow leg!
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Pat M.

A solid 4.5 stars, which would be a 5 if the wait wasn't so darn long on any weekend if you don't get there before 8AM! That's about half tongue-in-cheek. If you're going on a weekend and get there after 8AM, you'll likely have a pretty fair wait. After 9AM and you're usually talking a 1-1.5 hour wait. There's a reason for that, you know! The food is really, really good, with a strong menu that ranges from basics to very different and innovative stuff. I have a hard time passing on the biscuits and gravy simply as a result of the massive, fluffy, awesome biscuit that is the base for the dish. Wifey usually goes with some form of french toast, which is always good. We've only given in to temptation with the appetite-wrecking cinnamon roll once... it's worth it, but will make the rest of breakfast unnecessary unless you share it or take some of it home. We've always found the staff to be attentive, efficient and predominantly friendly, so no complaints there. So, if you're in a hurry and can't get there early or on a weekday, skip it! But if you can wait or come at a slower time, chances are you'll get a really good breakfast that explains why people like us will wait over an hour!
(5)
C X.

This is a great place to visit if you are in the neighborhood. The cinnamon rolls are out of this world!! I go there for the rolls alone. I've tried a few other things and it is the best thing I have tried so far (I haven't had the captain crunch french toast, but everyone seems to love it). Service can be sketchy. Some servers are amazing and some of them are, well, assholes. So be warned. Fells is stocked with hipster fools and you will see that in the area. It is part of the charm, really, but be aware they may wait on you. It's a great atmosphere, but also be aware that it is a tiny place and there is a good chance you may have to wait for quite awhile outside to get a seat, especially on the weekends. The walls are covered with counterculture art and it's for sale. Good ambiance too.
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Dianna L.

Every time I come for brunch at blue moon..The first 30 min i'm excited. the next 30 minutes I'm starting to get inpatient and then another 1.5 hours later I'm exhausted from standing in the sun and having bugged the hostess about 3 times and wishing I had picked somewhere else to go but knowing it's too late to turn back after waiting in line for 2.5 hours. When you finally hear your name it's so sweet to your ears. Boy does the food taste good 2.5 hours after you thought you were going to eat brunch. Captain crunch french toast is great. Not too sweet, lots of fruit. My bf always get dimitri's salsa burritos. There are two burritos and it comes with hash browns. it's a great deal for the price. Overall food is great, but the wait is grueling. I haven't decided if it's worth the wait. I think the best option is coming by at night when they just open and there is no line.
(4)
Michel R.

Sweet Baby Jesus and Captain Crunch French Toast.....I dare you to try it
(4)
Sarah B.

This place is awesome! Definetly check it out on the weekends- But avoid going on Tuesdays cause thats when I like to go and I don't like to wait in line.
(5)
Dominic K.

I went to blue moon cafe on Saturday morning 945 am based on the raving reviews. But I was disappointed. First there was a waiting list and we had to wait about 1h15min outside in the cold. That's understandable given the popularity of the place. However what I don't think makes sense in the way they manage the wait list is that they don't scratch off people who put their names on the list then go home to take a nap instead of waiting in the cold with everyone else. If they show up 2 hours later they can reclaim their original spot on the list. If you don't wanna wait for your turn with everyone else, you should be removed from the list, period! We finally went inside. The only seat available was next the the front door and and I had to keep my coat on because the door kept on opening and closing every few seconds, blowing in cold air. That's also understandable. It was just my bad luck with the seat and nothing can be done about it expect for having a double door or something like that. This by itself did not affect my 2 star rating. The staff was very friendly (thus the 2 stars). The food was average, nothing to rave about. I ordered an omelet (goat cheese, mushrooms, tomato, ham). It was very juicy (watery from the tomato-which I did not order- I am assuming) and very buttery. It looked nice in the late though with some fruits on the side. My friend had the chocolate chip pancake which she liked. The beverage menu is very basic with nothing beyond plain coffee in the coffee selection (no espresso, cappuccino, mocha...). In summery very friendly place, average food, but not worth the long wait.
(2)
Maureen C.

The captain crunch French toast is amazing as well as the smokey bacon. Biscuit is on point and comes out smoking hot. The wait is why this place isn't getting 5 stars. They quoted 1 hour 15 mins and wound up being around 2 hours. Get there early!
(4)
Massiel S.

Absolutely inspired, delicious, creative food. Quaint diner with a very cool vibe. The service is phenomenal. Local artwork decorates the walls and is up for sale. Get there early as the locals are loyal and the place gets packed quickly.
(5)
Jeremy C.

This place was f***ing fantastic! The 1st place on Yelp that gets a 5 star rating from me, the waitresses were awesome especially the one with the spunk and the braided ponytail who walked in the joint as though she owned it when she got on shift (no bullsh**). The waiter and waitress were singing mostly every song that came on, they certainly made the place very warm and inviting. There were a couple of ppl who were celebrating their birthday so everyone in the place sang Happy Birthday to them while they received what seems to be one of the staples at Blue Moon (the huge cinnamon bun). I checked out Yelp to find this place and Yelp has not yet failed me yet having consulted Yelpers on about 15 to 20 different occasions. I was 100% pleased with the food, the service, I mean I knew this place had to be great if it had ppl standing outside in the cold waiting to be seated in the renovated row home turned place of awesomeness! My cousin and I selected this place because of the elaborate menu as opposed to this other place that had a more simplistic menu that Yelpers liked for breakfast in Baltimore. We actually came in with what we wanted in mind already and then Ms. Bubbly Ravens Fan Waitress comes over and changes the game plan for us by offering the specials for the day, I got a crepe, with mushrooms, crab, goat cheese (I forget what else it had it in) but the dish was fantastic and my coffee mug was never empty (the coffee was not the bullsh** they give you at McDonalds or IHOP) and I was drinking it quite profusely because I had very little rest for this rendezvous, the dish my cousin had was the infamous 'Sweet Baby Jesus'. I have to bring my wife to this spot as she loves places like Blue Moon Cafe, I look forward to frequenting this place no less than 6 times a yr...(thinking) maybe Baltimore is not all bad... Anyone who gives this place anything less than 4 stars need to have their Yelp card revoked (corny I know) LOL If I got my breakfast from here every morning my days would likely go that much more smoothly, between the excellent food and service Blue Moon Cafe is the perfect way to get your day started. Blue Moon Cafe is the standard for how breakfast should be prepared and the atmosphere you want to be in to kill the blues, Blue Moon cafe will change your life! Blue Moon Cafe is precisely the type of place I wish were in my town but I work about 18 minutes away from it so this will have to suffice. Disgruntled 49ers fan who loves Blue Moon Cafe :)
(5)
Jen C.

The best breakfast/brunch place in Baltimore!
(5)
Alicia G.

It's so welcoming and warm inside, that is, until you get your name on the waiting list and then have to go stand back outside. It was well worth the wait though. We kick-started our day with brunch here. A giant cinnamon bun to share, veggie omelette, omelette of the day - crab omelette (mine), biscuits and gravy and lots and lots of coffee truly satisfied our brunching needs. The cinnamon bun was devoured in less than 5 minutes. It was not too heavy or filling - it was the perfect lightness and the icing had just the right amount of sweetness to it. My omelette was chock full of crabmeat, fresh veggies and roasted garlic. Roasted garlic makes any dish fantastic, if you ask me. My hashbrowned potatoes were also done very well and were nice and crisp. Plates are also garnished with fruit which is a nice touch so you don't have to order a separate fruit salad...unless that's your thing. Blue Moon is a great cozy-ish place for brunch. I could totally see myself becoming a weekend regular if I lived in Baltimore.
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Ann M.

Am I missing something? Perhaps it's all the Food Network hype but the food is mediocre at best. Definitely greasy. Not very flavorful. Forgettable actually. I did not have the famous Cap'n Crunch French Toast and perhaps that would have swayed me but sugary meals don't excite my palate at 35yo the way they did at 5. The wait on any given weekend morning is at least one hour, unless you beat the crowds and arrive at 7AM. It's relatively small inside, crammed and noisy. The best thing about Blue Moon is its decor; typical Bmore style (quirky/funky). However, if what you seek is awesome Bmore-style funky decor (like being at a mini version of the Visionary Art Museum) and good food, make the drive to Papermoon Diner in Charles Village. It's worth it! Seriously, do it! Go there instead!
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Tia T.

Pancakes and bacon were good. Nothing to write home about. Hash browns were very good. Sweet baby J was just okay. Not very flavorful. If you like to taste the seafood itself without much flavor then you'll like it. It was not on the menu and we were shocked to see the price on the bill! $18.00
(3)
joshua l.

don't b fooled by all the great reviews. service was mediocre. and the "biscuits" are just a yeasty rolls. also they claim that they can't split checks.
(2)
Scott B.

Lives up to the reviews- Service was top notched - they are professional in that it is slammed all Saturday and Sunday and it is just part of the business... they were on a 2 hour wait Capt Krunch french toast - Hell Fire Plate - amazing - took 2 cin. rolls with us - cant get enough of this place. Sat with Foursquare Mayor - Would travel the 1 1/2 for breakfast again
(5)
Cheryl K.

Delicious food (sampled the Captain Crunch French Toast; had the Full Moon breakfast for myself, with pancakes, scrambled eggs, and bacon). Definitely worth the 20 minute wait. Service was a little slow but they got bonus points for refreshing our basket of butter/creamer halfway through our meal. Little pricey, $31 for two, not including tip, but overall a nice little treat.
(4)
Jonelle C.

We had to wait over and hour to get a table. I was pleased to say it was worth it. The captain crunch french toast was everything!
(5)
Linda W.

Not only did this place live up to my expectations, it exceeded them! Huevos rancheros kicked ass...perfect combo of crisp, crunchy corn tortilla with sweet and spicy salsa verde, delish chorizo...all the yum components done up just right. That super crunchy side of hash browns set it all off! Jessie, our waitress perked up the morning with the right touch of not-over-the-top cheerfulness AND efficiency...a rare find indeed. Will be back!
(5)
Michael Z.

I guess if you are Guy Fieri and they roll out the red carpet for you, you may give it another star; but for the average Joe, two stars is being generous. The first thing I noticed upon arrival was how small the place is and the stench of b/o. I don't know if it was a customer or one of the waiters, all of whom were working hard and had the sweat to prove it. My party of four placed our name on the list (we were the only name on the list) and were told to wait outside. I could not help but think that this had better be some really good food to have me stand outside at 9:30 and 36 degrees. We were seated in less than ten minutes. The menu is trendy breakfast with a hint of Mexican flare. I decided on the G&G Scramble which was an open biscuit, scrambled eggs on top, one slice of bacon on top of the eggs and covered in sausage gravy and cheese, The biscuit was well cooked, fluffy and light. The eggs were fine but the bacon was under cooked. Unfortunately everything was topped with the worst sausage gravy south of the Mason Dixon. It was a step above wall paper paste, with not a scant of flavoring. The little bit of sausage that accompanied the gravy was crying to be released from its tacky white captor. I will say that the coffee was most excellent and they did keep my cup full. From the way over priced menu items to the lack of room (you can honestly her the people at the next table breathing you are that close) Guy should be glad he got the private tour, the rest of us are not so lucky. Unless you are the kind of person that wants something to complain about, stay away from the Blue Moon Cafe.
(2)
Danielle J.

93.46 for a breakfast for 3???? Really??? 3.50 for tazo tea??? It's not even that much at Starbucks... Asking that we wait outside in the cold for a table??? Better yet, rudely being asked to stand outside and wait for a table, even worse... Upsetting birthday breakfast for my best friend...not worth the $93... Feedback points for owner/management: invest in a waiting area by expanding the upstairs to accommodate the increase in business during peak hours, train staff on how to ask customers to politely wait outside for seating, address pricing according to cost of goods/market research (I.E. scarce amount of crab on a md lump crab Benedict, tazo tea with cost of goods shouldn't be priced at 3.50...its tazo people...your clientele knows the pricing of that item), customers should be made aware of added gratuity past a certain hour, menu is engaging but the selection is to be desired (meat maybe), your whole culture needs a change for your employees (refer to oz principles). Sincerely, An unhappy diner/customer/food epicure/and management troubleshooter Danielle Joynes
(1)
Jessica L.

Captain Crunch French Toast is awesome, melts in your mouth delicious. Sweet Baby Jesus is also very good but my favorite is still the french toast. Go on a weekday or before 8:30 am on a weekend to avoid long waits. They are also open 24 hours on the weekends so you can go in the afternoon on a weekend to avoid the wait as well. They only have 10 tables so the space is very limited. You have to wait outside because there is no room to wait inside so choose carefully about what time you're going to go. I take all my out of friend towns here to experience the french toast.
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Kristi J.

What delicious food! One of the girls in our group had heard of this place on the Food Network and it lived up to our expectations. We got there fairly early and only had to wait around 15 - 30 minutes. We had a large group of 10 and they were very good about accommodating us. We split into two tables of 5 with no problems. The table I sat at ended up with really crappy service, but our other table had excellent service. So I guess this is hit or miss here based on reading other reviews. Our other table had their drinks and heard the specials before we ever even saw our waitress. And when she did come to the table she wanted to take our order right away. We had to ask her about the specials which our other table had heard about from their waiter no problem. We also had to get up and ask for our waters to be refilled. The food was amazing and made up for our poor service! I had the chorizo and eggs, others got the Captain Crunch French Toast, The Sweet Baby Jesus, Veggie Sandwich, Eggs & Bacon. All were delicious and the portions were very large. The girls who got the Sweet Baby Jesus said it was heavenly and the best thing to get. The French Toast was also spoken of highly. Overall this was a great experience and I highly recommend checking it out!
(4)
Erica C.

Cap'n Crunch French Toast- epic, amazing, awesome, need I say more? It is made thick slices of toast with cream and fruit.....drown it in syrup and you have reached sweetness heaven. They always seem to have a fun flavor pancake option available too. They've got breakfast down. The only cons- the place is small...like real small. So on a Sunday morning, you will be waiting for a while. But, the food is worthy of a wait.
(5)
P G.

Good food but not worth standing 2 hours waiting to be seated.
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Tasha K.

Had the Sweet Baby Jesus, Capitan Crunch French Toast, and a biscuit... I about died. No, seriously. I felt like the fat guy from Seven. Kick me and I will explode... with goodness, of course. Let's just say the portions are GENEROUS. The side order of biscuit we had was the size of a small dinner plate or an airline pillow. It was good especially since I hadn't had a biscuit in a few years. Anyway, the highlights of the experience are the famous Captain Crunch French Toast for a sweet breakfast, and the Sweet Baby Jesus for the savory crowd. I can't say which was better since they are in opposing categories but I would definitely order both again.... even it it killed me. The french toast is exactly what it sounds like, french toast taken up several notches w/ a Captain Crunch coat. They serve it with sliced fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped cream. Sinfully gooooooood. "Sweet Baby Jesus" makes you call out just that as it hits your lips. Definitely not for the diet crowd. This is the ULTIMATE Baltimore omelet. Eggs, hash browns, fresh lump crab meat, topped w/ hollandaise.... foodgasmic to say the least. Best dish to order as a Baltimore tourist. My best friend lives in this city and I will definitely be back. Up there on the list of the best breakfast/brunch spots I've ever tried. Lots of unique flavors and ideas executed well.
(5)
Chris I.

CAPT Crunch French Toast and Crab Eggs Bene are awesome! Bring your appetite and a friend to carry you home.
(4)
Cassandra B.

I saw this place featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives a while ago and I was drooling over the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Well we finally made the trip from the DC area and it was totally worth it. I read that the wait times can be long but we went on a Monday at 11am and there were several available tables. I came for the Cap'n Crunch French Toast and it was AMAZING. The texture and taste was perfect. My husband and I shared an order and it was enough for both of us but we weren't too hungry. So if you are in stomach grumbling mode make sure you order your own. I also had the hash browns which were great. I don't know why but my husband ordered a cinnamon roll that wasn't that great and it came out room temperature so I don't recommend that. Our waitress seemed really disinterested but the other waitress was really pleasant and helpful. Overall I say this place is definitely worth trying.
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Mark H.

Wgat more can be said? The food is exceptional, staff is engaging, prices are more than reasonable ... Blue Moon is one of the best breakfast places anywhere. Don't be limited to the Captain Crunch French Toast, everything is great. Can't miss items are anything with the housemade hash, sausage gravy, any omelette, and the best hash browns I have ever had ... Anywhere. The cider is great as well. If you are there on weekends then expect a wait of up to a couple hours, but get there early or go on weekdays to avoid the rush. But expect a wait as it is always busy and there is limited seating. Strongly recommended over the pricier and less unique Miss Shirley's.
(5)
Kea S.

OMG...worth the drive from DC and the 45 min wait. The French Toast and Hashbrowns were freakin frat awesome. But the star of the whole meal was the meal my boyfriend order...Ladies & Gents I give you THE SWEET BABY JESUS...and yes you will literally call it that after your first bite. Its like a benedict but instead of an english muffin they use hashbrowns and put eggs, bacon, crabmeat, hollandaise sauce, and cheese on top. OMG GOOD!!! Ill be back....
(5)
Rachael N.

Mmmm. BRUNCH. After waiting 1.5 hours for a seat in a cramped small slightly dirty table (if better, I would have given this place the full 5 stars), my friend and I were seated and ready to eat. We both ordered standard diner coffee (nothing amazing), and ordered the two specials of the day to share- the captain crunch french toast and some type of hashbrown/egg dish. First, the french toast. It came out, three slices stacked symmetrically upon each other. It had FRESH fruit on it- black berries, strawberries, pineapples, and blueberries. I sank my fork in- it was soft enough to do so, dipped a little bit in syrup and man, it was GOOD. The captain crunch adds that little pizazz of crunchiness, making it oh so good. On top of that, it was not oily as well, so my face did not feel like a pan of oil after eating it. Second, the "second special"- unsure of the name, came out as a layer of hash browns, cheese, and eggs. The surprising point was underneath the eggs..... was FISH! Woot. I was one happy girl. My friend and I destroyed the whole meal. Had it none been the crazy wait and unorganization of waiting customers, I would have given this place 5 stars. Unique, authentic, and great food- a definite brunch spot of Baltimore.
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Ashley S.

Let me start by saying that I never liked Cap'n Crunch as a child, and I never really liked french toast because it always seemed so heavy and lacking in flavor. So of course, I was quite a bit hesitant about ordering the Cap'n Crunch French Toast even after reading all the rave reviews from fellow Yelpers. OMG, can you say heaven on a plate?! The Cap'n Crunch French Toast has got to be one of my new favorite foods. It's light, soft not soggy, and sweet enough to forgo the syrup but not so sweet that it makes you sick. Plus, it comes with fresh fruit toppings and powdered sugar. The downside: There is always a line unless you come early on a weekday morning. Bacon is a tad pricey considering you only get a few pieces, and they are drenched in oil. Eggs are okay. I haven't been here in a few months because I always like to try different restaurants, but another visit is long overdue. I may even try those biscuits I keep hearing so much about :)
(4)
Tim A.

This place just isn't worth it. There are too many things going wrong to even consider going back. First, I read about the wait, so I was expecting it. However, when we called ahead to see how long the wait would be, they told us 45 minutes, but when we arrived about 10 minutes later to put our name down and were told an hour and a half. Ok, I guess several groups came in those 10 minutes, which could happen so we decided to wait. The guy behind the counter wasn't necessarily rude, but he was very short and far from pleasant and future interactions with him weren't any better. I could tell he wasn't even trying to be friendly because I noticed him later having a very animated (and perverted) conversation with one of the tables. Anyway, he told us to check back in an hour so we went to Cafe Latte'da down the street for an hour. We loved the service at Latte'da, by the way. So when we checked back in after an hour, we were then told it would be another half hour. Since we were initially told an hour and a half, that made sense. We waited outside for 30 minutes and hadn't heard our name called so I checked back inside and was told it would probably be another half hour. That was a little annoying, but whatever, we decided to wait since we didn't have any plans for the day but we were starting to get pretty hungry. About 20 minutes later, I checked in again but I wasn't given a time estimate this time. Instead they only told me that I had two other parties still ahead of me. By this point, my father-in-law was ready to go but my wife wanted to stay because we had invested too much time to just leave now. We waited another 10 minutes and saw the two groups go in so I checked again and they said they were cleaning our table off for us. When they finally called us in, the lady didn't even wait for us to come up the steps or even show us to our table. I guess she was too busy to even bother seating us. The restaurant is small so we knew which table to go to, but we had no place settings when we sat. They brought us out a free cinnamon bun, but didn't offer a reason as to why. We ordered the Cap'n Crunch French Toast, Sweet Baby Jesus, and traditional Eggs Benedict. Honestly, the food was very good and we didn't have any major issues the rest of the meal, but the way the restaurant was run was just too poor for us to bother going back. I mean, if you boast about doing this for over 15 years, I would expect substantially better customer service.
(2)
Anne S.

French toast that is to die for! It was totally worth the 2 hour wait. :)
(5)
Samantha G.

Ate here for brunch earlier. After the wait, it turned out to be more like lunch at 2:30pm. I had the Country Scramble. Basically everything you'd want on a plate. The biscuits are square shaped. They must have huge buckets of butter in the kitchen, because you can taste it in everything (not that I'm saddened or upset by this in any way, mind you). Hash browns are thick and take up half the plate. Boyfriend had the Sweet Baby Jesus, and he actually finished it. I was both impressed and disgusted at this feat. I felt like I was watching a Man vs. Food episode. Others at the table got another special. Something like a Mexican scramble over top hash browns. They also enjoyed their meals. Coffee was a bit weak for my taste, but I like mine strong. One plate is definitely big enough to share... or for 15 days of leftovers (I don't even want to know the caloric intake of a dish!). Perk: They're BYOB! No alcohol on the menu, but if you bring in a bottle of champagne, you can have mimosas to go along with your heart attack. In summation: Is it worth the wait? Meh. Is the food spectacular? Ehh. Is it a good buy for the price? Absofreakinglutely. Would I go back? Not for a loooooooong time. (Also keep in mind that I live in DC, so I also have to add a little drive to that wait time.) Life changing? No. But good? Certainly.
(3)
Demetria D.

love ...love....love everything @ blue moon!!!!
(5)
James P.

The food was OK. But the service was horrible. Left a bad taste in my mouth. The server acted like he was doing us a favor by us being there.
(2)
Ponarett X.

The Cap'n Crunch French Toast is definitely a must-try but way too much sweet for me. I recommend coming with a few people and each ordering something different and then sharing everything. This way you get a little taste of everything. Their potato pancakes are huge and have bacon, green bell peppers, and onions (I think). My sister ordered an omelette thing (can't remember the name) that had country gravy and hash browns in it. Their hash browns are perfectly brown and cripsy and you can taste the butter it was cooked in..mmmmm! The place is tiny and the wait can be long but it is definitely worth it.
(4)
Steve L.

Yes, the cap n' crunch french toast is as good as you think it is. We went around 10am on a Wednesday morning and there was no wait at all. The service was awesome, the coffee was surprisingly very good, and everything was very reasonably priced.
(5)
Hansoo J.

Been here a bunch of times on various days of the week, usually between 8 and 9 am. I've come to expect a couple of things from Blue Moon: 1. The food will be good =) 2. The coffee will be hot and refilled frequently (sometimes annoyingly) 3. The place will be packed 4. The food service will be slow... If you plan on having breakfast here, give yourself at least an hour. I'm not complaining since I realize that good pancakes and french toast have to be made to order, therefore there will be a bit of a wait time. I'm just making an observation. The interior is very laid back and casual. Bare hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, some wood trim... The counter area has gotten a recent upgrade but other than that, nothing too noteworthy. One of the negatives about a place this small is that it tends to get kinda drafty in the winter. Make sure you wear appropriate clothes and avoid sitting close to the door (The best table is the one in the corner, next to the large front window.) The food is always good. They serve very good eggs which are usually cooked pretty well. The omelets are very big and overflowing with filling. The aforementioned coffee is very good. They also have the best pancakes I have had in Baltimore. MMmmm. They are crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside and they are the right density: not too light not too heavy. They also have a capt n crunch french toast which is good but a little too sweet (add syrup at your own risk). They also have breakfast burritos which I have yet to try. But I'm sure they are good. The hash browns are also very light and fluffy. Very good. Best breakfast in Baltimore. Just wish they would hire a couple of extra cooks...
(5)
Marion P.

I'm a big fan of the pitch black bathroom! The food wasn't very memorable and seating was crammed and uncomfortable, but there is something lovable about this place.
(3)
Jean O.

I've been here twice, and have only gotten the Cap'n Crunch French Toast and a hash brown dish but wouldn't be surprised if everything on the menu was great. Be warned - the portions are BIG! If you're not that hungry, I'd recommend sharing dishes. Also try coming on a weekday so the wait's not as bad.
(4)
Ryan F.

Favorite breakfast in Baltimore. Cap'n Crunch French toast is to die for! Be prepared to splurge for breakfast, but well worth it.
(5)
jennifer p.

this place is AMAZING. we had to wait for about 1 hour...but it was definitely WELL WORTH IT! i dream of it every morning... it is the perfect breakfast/brunch/late night place! the captain crunch french toast is a MUST. and the homemade cinnamon rolls are to die for too! it tastes exactly like cinnabons...which i loved :) :) also got the huevos rancheros. sauces on the side were a good accompaniment to the eggs/potatoes. all in all...everything on this menu seemed good. service was fast, friendly, and attentive! would definitely recommend it to everyone!
(5)
Eric T.

My friends took me to this cafe telling me that they had pretty good breakfasts, though it was a small place. It turns out that they were right. This place does have excellent breakfasts and it's now one of my favorite places to go when I'm in Baltimore. The cafe is a small place in Fells Point, but the food is amazing. Some brunch/breakfast highlights include their omelets and the house-baked cinnamon rolls. They have maybe 10-12 varieties of omelets with various fillings -- veggies, meats, and cheeses. The fresh-baked cinnamon rolls are always warm, and dripping with a sweet icing and cinnamon goodness. The hash browns are also deliciously crisp on the outside and soft inside. Before discovering Miss Shirley's, I would have said that this was my favorite place in Baltimore, but now I have to say it's a two-way tie. Parking is tough since there's not much street parking available and there's a lot of other restaurants around, but it's possible. One word of caution -- this place fills up fast since it's such a tiny cafe, and it can take a long time to get a table. But it's well worth it.
(5)
Amanda L.

Blue Moon is a teensy-weensy spot in Fells Point. I went on Monday, late afternoon, so I didn't have to wait and we weren't squished, but my friend who lives in the area tell me that this is not the norm. You probably don't need to read another rave review of the Cap'n Crunch French Toast, but... no kidding, it was absurdly yummy. I am going to try to replicate this recipe at home but I'm sure it won't come out the same. A friend of mine had (forget the name of the dish) a pile of hash browns covered with egg, cheese, crab, tomato and hollandaise. That was amazing too. The service was quick and pleasant, the decor is eclectic and interesting. Brunch is so awesome just in concept that, in my opinion, it's hard to screw up, but Blue Moon certainly makes a great thing better.
(4)
Mike B.

I'm going to get straight to the point with this one... The CAPT'N CRUNCH french toast (no syrup needed for me) a side of well done hash browns ( i like mine with green peppers and onions) and the egg white jumbo lump crabmeat omelet with swiss cheese - a glass of orange juice and a napkin to wipe my "mouf" while I'm tearing thru this breakfast! Very small place with a great feel to it...100 thumbs up on the capt'n crunch french toast!!!
(4)
Maegan M.

I ate brunch at the Blue Moon Cafe while I was visiting Baltimore recently. I found the location very easily with the help of my trusty GPS, but parking was a different story. Keep in mind, I ate there on a Thursday morning around 10:30. After trolling the streets for a little bit, I finally gave in and parked in metered parking close to the water in Fells Point. Once I entered the Cafe, I was told I could sit anywhere that was available. Well, since I was alone, the only table free was a 2-top right by the door. The interior is VERY small, so I had to sit in the chair with my back right next to the door. Each time someone came in, I almost froze to death! I left my heavy coat on the entire meal. I ordered the pancake meal which came with eggs and bacon. The pancakes were good- standard, nothing to write home about. The eggs were light and fluffy, and the bacon was crispy. I think it was a little overpriced for breakfast, but it seemed on par for Baltimore as a whole. This place seems to be pretty popular- not sure if it's the press they've received, or if it's always been that way. Just be forewarned- there are limited tables and I've heard the wait can be pretty long.
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Mj O.

I love love love the food at this place. However, this most recent experience was lacking. I've always enjoyed the Captain's crunch french toast, they have great specials.. well what was so bad? Service. This place KNOWS that people will wait hours for food, knows that people will still show up even if you dont give good service. Yes they normally dont have stellar service but this past Sunday I got the WORSE service i've gotten from this place. This place is a seat yourself dining experience-- so you will often walk in and find a 2 top sitting at a table meant for 6. Yes, well that 2 top was here and probably found that the tables were all full except for the 6 top and so sat down there-- its a first come first serve place. Oh well. This past Sunday after Irene, wanting to go down to fells point and see how bad the hurricane damage was to a low lying area (Fells Point) we drove down to gawk and get breakfast while we were gawking. The place was pretty empty seeing how the parking ban had just lifted 45 mins prior. I walked in, and stood around looking lost-- ok perhaps i should have remembered that this was a sit yourself place, but when i asked one of the wait staff if it was seat yourself he looked at me like i had a 2nd head.. and said ya. I sit down, at a 4 top and he begins to clear the table.. never asking if i had a 2nd person in my party.. if i were expecting someone else, etc. IT was not until i mentioned that it was a party of 2 (while he was clearing off the 3rd set of silverware that he halted his progress). He had already given me a menu, but never returned with a 2nd menu for the other party. You always have to wait at restaurants to be serviced, but it seems to me with a pretty empty restaurant, that the servers would come to you promptly-- no again you would be incorrect here. It took at least 5 mins for someone to come to our table to greet us and ask us if we were ready to order. Unfortunately, knowing that this establishment always has specials-- we had not quite made up our minds-- since i wanted to know what the specials for the day was. We ended up splitting the full moon-- with the specialty french toast/pancake and a side of eggs. (We did not want to be stuffed for the rest of the day). As usual the Captain Crunch French toast was great. The sunny side up eggs cooked well, bacon as the meat was cooked just fine as well, crispy. Will I come back? Probably. the eggs are good, but be sure if you order the omelet that you do get the biscuit that it comes with. We've also been here previously and had the biscuit forgotten off the plate. Now, since I use this as a vector for the jam-- i truly miss it and ended up getting our bill price adjusted the 2nd time it happened (after letting it slide the 1st time around). The specialty hashs, egg items are good as well... hopefully when i go back, I actually get some service.
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P S.

Portions are huge, place is small so get there early. Do it!
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Danielle C.

I went to Baltimore for work and was searching through yelp reviews for a breakfast joint. I came across rave reviews for this place. This place has very limited seating and it gets packed fast with many people waiting outside. I happened to walk in and was seated in the last available table. After perusing the menu, I decided on the Captain Crunch French Toast that was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. It was amazing! The french toast was cut thick and had a layer of Captain Crunch on it. They paired it with fresh strawberries, bananas, pineapple and topped with home made whipped cream. I devoured every last bite of this dish. My dish plus a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice was no more than $15. Worth every last cent.
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Don L.

This is an artist's dive. You can expect esoteric art on the walls and a quirky vibe of irreverent independence in the air. Or another way you can look at this place is: It's a hole-in-the-wall, tight spaced, unkempt restaurant. For me, I choose the former, not the latter. The food is good. The capn crunch french toast will not let you down! It's the 2nd best French Toast I ever ate. And the full stack portion is HUMONGOUS. Other items on the menu that can be easily overlooked are the mexican dishes. They are surprisingly very good! The biggest downside to this restaurant is definitely the WAIT. The space is tight. So leave your strollers in the car. I was surprised they even had high chairs. It's THAT tight. Your best bet is to go off hours on a week day. This is #22 on my quest to eat at all the Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives in America (or at least in So. Cal).
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Tara M.

The place is not that large so I can imagine it being a wait but since we arrived late we were seated right away. I had no idea this place was feature on Diners, drive-ins and Dive but now I see why, the food was great! I NEVER finish all my food so it had to be good. The french toast and bacon was simple but great. I will be adding this to my list of go to places for breakfast. I can not wait to go back.
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Bridget G.

Absolutely delicious! I have dreams about the Captain Crunch French toast. The service is friendly. The only downside is they don't have alcohol so a mimosa will not be accompanying your delicious fare.
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Wade C.

captain crunch french toast is going to kick your diabetes in the butt, but don't worry, there are plenty of delicious and satisfying options at BMC. I had the signature french toast and their crab/egg/hash plate and both did not disappoint at all. their giant biscuits and homemade gravy is enormous and a must-eat for those craving some sausage gravy and fluffy biscuit. would go again, but go early - otherwise you may have to wait. they can only seat about 40 people (+4 at the bar) at a time. also, be patient with the wait staff if you show up at 3am :)
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NICAY L.

I love the French toast so delicious but, hate the wait.
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Chad B.

Everybody wants the French Toast, but the signature dish isn't what makes the place in my opinion. So that's what the 4 stars are for. French Toast WAS amazing.. no joke.. best I've ever had without a doubt, and the hash browns were also amazing, buttery goodness.. MMM! Oh and the coffee they serve is up to snuff for my standards (aka - quite strong) However: Service was slow (that's okay with me for the most part). No ice in the ice water, very dry and plain pancakes. I would recommend this place for ANYONE who is driving through and/or taking a trip to the aquarium. Make sure that someone in the group gets the french toast!
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IH K.

Steps to start your Sat/Sun off right: Wait for a warm day. Clear out your morning. Grab a friend. Go for brunch here. Ask to be seated outside. Order a bloody mary and the crab eggs benedict. Take your time. Stay for a few more drinks. (optional) Get some Maggie Moo's and sit around by the waterfront.
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Ralph W.

Blue Moon is not "A-OK" but it is okay. There are plenty of spots in Baltimore where you can get teeming plates of greasy or sugary breakfast fare so I'm not sure why anyone would line up for it at Blue Moon, especially in the winter. The food is not bad although they don't always get it right, the coffee is so-so, and the service ranges from friendly to too-cool to militant ("put your name on the list and stand against the wall!!" actual quote overheard one time). I ate breakfast here last Saturday and will offer examples of the weirdness: Although there was a wait, my husband and I were seated at a huge table that would seat 5 people. We could have easily shared the table with another couple without feeling crowded, but they didn't seat anyone else with us. Despite being obviously busy, our server took an uncomfortably long time explaining the specials, including telling us that two of the specials were always offered and therefore not really specials (huh?). It's not like we asked to hear them. For heaven's sake, print the specials each morning so the poor servers don't have to stand there for ten minutes explaining the texture and color of the mushrooms that are used in the crepes while looking nervously at the other, clearly impatient diners. We also had to ask for utensils, after our food had been sitting on the table for a while. My vegetable scramble was laden with tomatoes even though it was not supposed to contain tomatoes. I happen to hate tomatoes cooked in eggs so I made sure to check this fact before ordering, so I could ask for it without tomatoes if need be. I didn't want to wait for them to remake it so I just picked the tomatoes out, which is as gross as it sounds. After I finished my meal there was a big pool of congealed cheese, oil, and oily undercooked potatoes, as well as the rejected tomatoes remaining on my plate. But I was full, and somewhat entertained, which is why I'd give 2.5 stars if I could.
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John R.

The food is great and lots of it. My son and I each ordered an entree and shared a Cap'n crunch french toast. This french toast was fine to eat without syrup as we used the whip cream that garnished the dish. I'm sure we ate too many calories during this meal. We waited one hour in the December cold, but it was worth it. Had it been raining I would have found another place to eat as there is no overhead cover outside the restaurant nor is there any waiting area inside. The service was good. We received our drinks and meal at reasonable intervals. Placing your name on the waitlist was different. One has to walk towards the bar and write your name on a spiral notebook. After writing your name on the list you have to proceed to wait outside the restaurant. There did seem to be some customers that walked right in without placing their name on the list, but that was my unconfirmed perception My son and I will eat here again and invite others to endure the wait for a meal rich in unique tastes.
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Mis H.

After reading all of the reviews I decided to go with the Sweet Baby Jesus and Captain French Toast. Captain French Toast was very very yummy. The Sweet Baby Jesus...ughh not anywhere near heavenly. First and last time ordering it. The hashbrown were way undercooked and seemed like they were soaked in oil then thrown on a skillet to reheat. I went on a sun afternoon and will never visit this place again before 7pm. Small is an understatement. You are basically on top of someone waiting for a table to open. Very very uncomfortable.
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Ji K.

Blue Moon is my favorite breakfast place. I actually haven't visited here since my fiancee moved out of Baltimore which was few years ago. I went back this past weekend and it was as good as we remembered it. I guess all the media coverage it has received recently hasn't gotten to their heads. From their French toast to omelets, pretty much everything we tried so far in the menu are very good. I particularly like their hash browns. I order mine extra crispy...yum. I would also recommend getting their biscuits over their toast. Their fresh OJ and smoothies are very good too but this is where your sticker surprise will most likely happen. OJ costs $4.50 and smoothies are $6 and up. They add up quickly if everyone in your group orders one or the other. Unlike the entrees, they are a bit stingy on the drink portions. Their main menu pricing is great though. Like others have mentioned, the wait to sit down here is annoyingly long for weekend breakfast or brunch but it is worth it. For our last visit, we put our name down and went to Patisserie Poupon (10-15 minutes away by car which I highly recommend also) to pick up some macaroons and tarts. We came back about 40 minutes later and we were seated within the next 15 minutes. There was one group saying "Wait a second, how come they are before us?". I had to quickly respond that we had left earlier and just got back. Good thing I responded quickly too. The person who was complaining looked like she was about to jump us for "cutting in line".
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Jahtayzia F.

This place has great food yes BUT it's soooooo small inside! There were two women who had to share table with two complete strangers, because there was no room:-/ CRAZY
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Kate P.

So if it is cold out make sure you bring a jacket since you will need to wait outside or walk around as you wait for a table BBBUUUTTT it is totally worth it.This is one of the best breakfast places I have been to in Baltimore. The coffee was fresh, the service was friendly and the food devine. I had a special breakfast call baby jesus- eggs, hash browns, cheese, crab and hollandaise sauce. It was so much food I had it for breakfast the next day. Make sure you pack yor paitence for the wait, and your appetite. SOOO YUMMY!!!!
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J H.

PROS: Fabulous cinnamon buns, great coffee and decent smoothies. Someone really likes this place! It's popular! CONS: Atrocious wait for weekend brunchies. Maddeningly poor service.. the WORST, and not in a charming way in the least. The tables are consistently gummy- do they use Mountain Dew to clean them off?? The Huevos are kind of boring, with some kind of canned green salsa poured on top.
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Aimee C.

Long wait but definitely worth it! I don't normally order French toast out but I had to try the captain crunch version! Delicious it was, no syrup needed! Would go again if in the Fells Point Baltimore area!
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Tracy P.

Cap'n Crunch French Toast! I have gone here twice. The first time was about 2:30AM after bar hopping. The other was around 10PM. It is very crowded after the bars but did not have to wait. Around 10PM it is not crowded at all because it's the time people go out. Both times I got the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. It is delicious. The servers are great. It is a cute and quaint cafe in Baltimore. It kind of feels like you are in a big kitchen in someone's house, it is very homey. I like it.
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Mark C.

So I went here with a group of friends while in Baltimore for Otakon. We all knew of this place because it was featured on Food Network, so we gave it a shot to see if it lived the hype. Well, not quite. The location is tiny and because we had a large group, we had to wait till a big enough table was cleared; basically waiting on others to finish eating and get out (which they lollygag instead for a while). This was already after 11pm, so I was surprised by the long wait just to be seated. Eventually we were and I did order the Capt'n Crunch French Toast." There was a little wait for our food, but that came expected since this was a group. When served, it look similar to the picture on the menu and what was seen on TV. I ate most of it and it was pretty good (though I did remove the kiwi off of it). So the food lived up to expectations, however another negative was that they couldn't accept credit cards, so we had to dig out cash as a group to try to pay the bill (there is an ATM outside). Overall, it was okay, but I don't see myself going back when in Baltimore.
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Chris V.

Captain Crunch French toast is awesome. Get there early and prepare to wait, as there aren't many tables. Nice stop on a fall morning in Baltimore.
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Sonia P.

So, first off you have to get there early because then your wait is automatically an hour regardless. My boyfriend and I saw it on food network and decided to try it out because we LOVE breakfast food. Their waitresses as snobbish as hell, which I don't understand why. My boyfriend ordered the captain crunch french toast which I will admit was pretty good. I ordered pancakes which were by far the WORST pancakes I have ever had in my life. I'm a huge pancake lover, so I have a bit of pancake experience. So, yeah, not a fan.
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Evelyn S.

I went to with 2 friends on a Saturday morning around 11; we ended up waiting about 45 minutes for a table and were seated at the bar. The food was delicious - my friends both ordered the captain crunch french toast which was amazing, but a bit of a sugar overload (especially with the huge, perfect cinnamon roll you start out with). I had the mexican omelette which was also delicious, but large. We ended up taking half our food with us. Our waitress was rather curt and unhelpful, and bordering on rude, that's why I'm only giving it four stars. For the price of the food and wait, we were barely attended to, and had to ask multiple times for drink refills. We also politely asked to split the check (in half, nothing crazy) and she pretty much snarled, "NO, we won't do that." So that was inconvenient too. I think that if you come in at a non-busy time, the service would probably be better, and the food was definitely tasty. I think that this restaurant has just been very over-hyped due to the Food Network, and you can definitely find better places to eat in Fells Point.
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Robert P.

Food: The Capn Crunch French Toast is the star of the show. The hype is real and it tastes amazing. Definitely a place worth going a couple times a year just for this dish. It alone gives this place 3 stars. The coffee is pretty good, it's Zekes but I feel like they brew it kind of weak, the Zekes at Morning Edition is much better. The crab omelette I had was kind of dry and overpriced at $15 and my girlfriend had some pancakes here that were basically not edible so my experiences with everything else haven't been good. Atmosphere: Small, packed and cold during the winter (if you're seated near the door). Service isn't great and the staff is very hipster (in a bad way). One time I was in here first thing when it was empty and my girlfriend and I had to listen to their gossip loudly throughout our entire meal so not great.
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Ahmad C.

Times I've been to Blue Moon and Ate = Twice Times I've went to Blue Moon with the intent of eating and leaving with gaining weight and leaving in a semi sugar induced coma and failing = Too Many. Failed attempts first. There's been times I went to Blue Moon after 3pm and didn't know that they would be closed. Then there were the times I went and the raging monster that my stomach can be wouldnt allow me to stand and wait a unknown amount of time. Which is weird because those GLORIOUS times in which I was successful there was 0 wait. Both I went to Blue Moon I got the Capn Crunch French Toast. This cereal never failed me in college and could see it failing me when it came time to order. I don't remember the name of the waitresses I had either time but both were welcoming and had a sense of humor and didn't have that " I'm hate my job fake smile attitude" . My food was amazing. I love french toast so maybe my opinion is a bit bias but this was really good. You get your money worth and that means alot to mean when going to restaurants. I wouldve gave it 5 stars if it was just a little bit bigger in the inside. I never had a problem with the food here just wish I had more space.
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Patrick W.

This cafÃ© was the highlight of my trip. Its specialty dish is the Captain Crunch French Toast. I normally do not order French toast and Captain Crunch is not a cereal I generally eat. However, it is no ordinary French Toast. I loved everything about it. The crust is crunchy and perfect. The dish is topped off with whip cream, strawberries, bananas, apples, and blackberries. Despite appearances, it is actually not overwhelmingly sweet. Last September, I tried Crunchy French Toast at Blu Jam CafÃ© in Los Angeles that was amazing. Nevertheless, I have never tasted anything like the Captain Crunch French Toast at Blue Moon CafÃ©. Without a doubt, it is the best breakfast dish I have ever eaten. It is so good that I could not resist going back the very next day. The waitress remembered that I was there the day before and did not need to ask what I was going to order. She knew exactly what brought me back. The hash browns were also very crunchy and excellent. Another popular dish at the CafÃ© is the Sweet Baby Jesus. While I did not try it, it looked excellent. It is layers of hash brown and crab meat topped with eggs. The diners that ordered it were completely satisfied. Unfortunately, the CafÃ© is very small and has about 7-8 tables with 4 more seats at the bar area. As you can imagine, the wait time can get very lengthy. I got there between 8:30 AM-8:50 AM both times. The wait time was already over an hour. On Sunday, the wait time for groups of 4 to 6 was approximately an hour and a half. As such, you will probably have to get there around 7 AM to avoid a long wait. It is also open 24 hours during the weekend so a middle of the night run might be best if you do not mind it. My friend who recommended the place said he waited as long as 2 hours one time to eat there. However, we would both tell you it is worth it. If you are visiting Baltimore for work or vacation, please see my guide for the city: rookerville.com/2013/08/â€¦
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Miss D.

Totally worth the 45 min wait!!! Capt crunch French toast and sweet baby Jesus are by far the best items on the menu. Be prepared for a delicious breakfast and be sure to go hungry!!!!
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David C.

The food does not justify the wait on a sunday morning. Time to find a new favorite brunch place! Captain Crunch French Toast (very delicious) Mexican Scramble (good) Sweet Baby Jesus (too salty and not that good)
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Caylynn E.

I had wanted to dine here and experience brunch here for some time. My friend and I finally went recently and our experience was one of the worst dining experiences either of us had ever had. Not only was the service bad, the food was bad! When we arrived we were told there was a 1 hour wait. We were sat just shy of 1 hour after putting our names in. We waited 15 minutes at our table before a server greeted us. Our meals took 50 minutes to come out. People at tables around us (parties of 3 and 4) were served at least 20 minutes before us. My friend ordered the "Old Fashion Potato Pancakes". I ordered the Huevos Rancheros. My friend took about 2 bites of her potato pancakes and said they had no flavor. She was very disappointed so she decided to tell the server she would like something in place of her order. Upon telling the server her food was basically flavorless and at this point she would just like some eggs. The server told her "we will not take an item off of the check unless there is actually something wrong with it. Under-cooked, raw... ect. Otherwise we can get you something else but we will keep the item you didn't like on the check". My friend said to take away the dish and she doesn't want to order anything else in place of her meal. My Huevos Rancheros were very bland. It consisted of two (very hard to chew/cut) corn tortillas, two fried eggs, a bland "spicy ranchero sauce" and cheddar cheese... hash browns on the side. I ordered it without the chorizo because I don't eat meat. Perhaps the meal would have had more flavor with that but typically huevos racheros has pico de gallo or beans (or both). This had neither. After I finished eating a server (different from the one my friend sent her food back with) came to the table to explain that "she doesn't usually allow us to remove an item from the check if nothing was wrong with it but I will only charge you for half of the meal". My friend was speechless and barely responded. We decided to pay in cash and to leave a note explaining that we only intend to pay for my meal and the tip. We did not leave enough cash to cover to $5 that was left on the bill for my friend's meal. I have NEVER heard of a restaurant that will not remove an item from the bill unless something was "WRONG" with it! How can you force someone to pay for food they didn't eat and did not want? How is "this doesn't taste good/ has no flavor" not a valid reason to return an item and request something else in it's place? How can you be in the restaurant business and expect to please your customers with this outlook? How is $5 worth ruining someones overall dining experience? $5... really? The Potato Pancakes tasted like paste and NOTHING else came with the pancakes.... and it was $10. I will make sure everyone I know hears this experience and never goes to support a restaurant that truly does not care about pleasing their customers. Such a simple solution was avoided for the sake of what? Good Luck Blue Moon Cafe.
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Christina M.

I love this place!!! The food was awesome!!!! One of the best breakfast places in DC!!! Please come and support!!!
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Deb H.

Came here on a monday morning, and got the breakfast burrito..which was amazing. The creme of the crop though, is the french toast!!
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Tifney G.

The food was Amazing. . I had the famous Capt N Crunch French Toast. . The only flaw is the restaurant's size. Its elbow to elbow in there. Additionally, its not handicap accessible.
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Michael T.

I am a big fan of breakfast and any place with a distinct perspective. We went late night after the bars and it was well worth the 20 minute wait. Even after we left around 3 am there was still a line of people waiting to get in! It was probably the best breakfast I have had in years and compares to most five star locations for food quality. My pancakes were so HOT when they arrived I had to wait a minute to eat them! Even 10 minutes into eating them, they were still piping hot and was just the right consistency. The eggs were perfectly done and the "Sweet Baby Jesus" dish looked amazing. After reading some of the other reviews, I have to admit it was a little hot inside and service was not exceptional (but it was 3 am!), but it was definitely worth the trip!
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Kim J.

The French Toast was really good but the service Wes horrible. We waited 15mins before the waiter came over to take our drink order. We waited another 10-15mins before she came back to take our food Oder. Our food came out quicker(Thank Heaven). We sat at the table 20 mins after we were finish eating before the waiter ask were we finish. I told her we was ready for the check it took her another 15-20 mins. The best part, she bring the check and I see a extra 10.00 on the bill I ask her what is it for she said late night gratuity. Is this why the service so horrible at night because they know they already added their tip in. I will never recommend my customers to this place at night again. The worst service with only three couples in the restaurant. The two stars is only for the taste of the food.
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Allen R.

Captn Crunch French toast bomb diggity. Been here twice. Both times delish. Grab a seat and prep for an assault on your tastebuds.
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Z B.

Definitely worth the 2 hours wait... Hotel recommended this place and when we got there they told us about the wait. We put our name down and then we went shopping. A lot of people were just waiting outside of this place. Finally, we got a table by the window :-) this place is very small inside. Everyone is so friendly and funny. We tried their World Famous French Toast (to share) and I got the Maryland Crab Benedict. It was very very good. Next time when I visit Baltimore I would definitely go back and have the French Toast again!
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Miss T.

Blue Moon Cafe is worth all of the hype ! Yes, the wait can be endless but no one says you can't go grab a cup of coffee around the corner. You go inside give them your name and they give you your wait time . Last time we went it was two hours...do not let this scare you ! Plan ahead and make it part of the experience. It really is yummy and very much worth the wait. Yes the captain crunch french toast is delicious, but there is so much that is delicious ! So basically what I am saying is go there!
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Julie L.

Good foods good services=Awesome breakfast here!! We hearts for their harsh brown!! Num num
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Cara R.

You would never notice if you weren't looking for it. Was on a walk to Fell's Point and was hungry for breakfast, so I did a little Yelp search and found Blue Moon. The place is tiny (can maybe seat 25-30 people at a time so the wait is normally crazy. I was lucky since I was by myself and scooped up an odd spot at the bar toward the back. I seemed to get in right before the 9 am rush because there was a queue and 25 minute wait shortly after I sat down! Whew! I found out when I sat down that they've been featured on Food Network for their Captain Crunch French toast ($13, a little much). Despite my general aversion to sweet breakfasts, I figured I had to try. It took a while to come out, but it was pretty good. Had enough sweetness from the cereal, whipped cream, and fruit to not need syrup. It danced on that line of too much for sure. Not a place I would visit often but worth a try if you are in the area.
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Raimee E.

I've been here before and in general agree with what most people said. It's usually good and totally overwhelming, but you only come occasionally so why not? That being said, we came here for breakfast last Thursday morning and it was completely bad from start to finish. The coffee was lukewarm-both the regular and the decaf. My mushroom/onion/cheese omelette was filled with RAW onions and mushrooms and the eggs overcooked to complete dryness. The hash browns were sitting in a puddle of grease. Slightly greasy hash browns are fine--these just made my stomach turn. If this had been my first time, it would be my last time, but considering the other good experiences I've had, I'm just torn whether I'd ever go back.
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Santana Ross W.

I had higher expectations for this place. I ordered the Cap'n Crunch French toast and it was mediocre. After having the French toast at Stanford grill just a week before coming here, I must say that Stanford's French toast is much better. Well, Blue Moon is not even comparable to Stanford, so I won't say any more.
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Denise W.

They fed me when I was starving even though they were closing.
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Derek L.

Cap'n Crunch French Toast topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream definitely keeps this place at a 4 star rating. They have a huge demand with a small dining room, but well worth the hour plus wait. It gives time to go shopping or window shopping around Fell's Point. It's company policy that they do not split checks. It's a cloth napkin place. Table and syrup bottle a little sticky but that's to be expected. Like I said, food is great.
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Mark N.

Awesome breakfast! My coworker and I stopped in on a Monday after a nightshift. I've heard great reviews so I wanted to give it a try. We each had one of there specialties; him, the captain crunch French toast, and I, the sweet baby Jesus. The sweet baby Jesus involved an enormous portion of hash browns, lump crabmeat, eggs cooked as you wish , topped with old bay seasoning. I almost licked the plate it was so good. I did taste the French toast my colleague ordered which was a bit of heaven in my mouth. Cute and cozy atmosphere. The only thing I'd like to see is some bloody Mary's or mimosas on the menu! All in all, I enjoyed immensely!
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Pam P.

Can we give negative stars? Shot. Okay, well a one star will be just fine, I guess. We started our Baltimore weekend at Blue Moon Cafe. We arrived at 9:15am on a Saturday and was told there was a 30 minute wait. An hour later after the hostess skipped our name and didn't apologize, we finally sat down. Once we finally sat down we waited 10 minutes and didn't have a waitress yet. Look, we get the place is busy, but there are literally 9 tables in this place and 3 waitstaff. 9 tables. 9! When we flagged a waitress down she informed us she wasn't ours. Hey cool, can you get ours? We eventually ordered and had mediocre breakfast food that can be found almost anywhere for less. We had to ask for everything- everything. People who came to wait after us had been finishing their meals when we were just ordering. To be fair they brought us a cinnamon bun. We assumed because they were providing terrible service but they didn't once acknowledge it, nor apologize. We saw the waitress coming around with coffee and she skipped us, yet again. We flagged her down for refills and she was confused as to whether or not we had decaf because of the color of mugs. Cool so after all this time we might be having decaf coffee and it's $3 and crappy. This place gets better and better! Once we got our food, no one came back to check on us and we had to flag someone down for our check. My friend asked for the manager, who apparently was our waiter. So the shitty service was from the places manager! Jesus. My friend calmly informed him that we had terrible service and wanted to make him aware. He asked for more information and with a smirk on his face and no apology or acknowledgement about what she said or for a horrible experience voided our bill. That was generous of him. The moral of the story is to eat elsewhere. We ate at Tavern on the Hill and had excellent everything! Go to Lost City Diner- they also are better. Basically, don't wait for this place because it's not worth your time, even a free breakfast wasn't worth the 3 hours we spent on it.
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C B.

This is a great place for breakfast. They've got unique menu items, ample portions, and reasonable prices. A small little place with limited seating makes this experience really intimate and exclusive. Service is friendly and adequate. GO AND TRY THIS PLACE! PS The Capn Crunch French Toast really is pretty amazing as mentioned by everyone else who has ever tasted it.
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Eric O.

Step 1: Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Step 2: Hash Browns. Step 3: Win.
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Christine P.

The food was amazing! We had to wait an hour to get seated and another 30-40 minutes to get our food because there were so many take out orders and they get first priority. We got the Captain Crunch French Toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus. Both amazing and my husband and I agreed that it was worth the wait. They also have a 20% military discount which I knew going there, but totally forgot to ask for. DOH! We will definitely be going again if we're ever in the area.
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Cory M.

You pretty much always have to wait awhile to get seated, but the food is great. Service is sub par. The girl who gets your drinks is great though!
(4)
Carrie O.

Sigh. Yet another case of overhype. And I so, so wanted to like this place. I came here with a friend after spending the morning doing my first 5K, so I was hungry and looking forward to a great breakfast. Now, I know all about the massive, hellish wait to get in the door here, and this was one of the main reasons why I wouldn't come before - the food had better glow golden with little silver sprinkles on the plate if there's that much of a wait, in my opinion. Today, I wanted to come strictly based on the food quality, which after reading review after review after review, I was thoroughly convinced was the bomb-diggity. I was lucky - my friend didn't mind waiting. So we took up position against the wall and waited. And waited. And waited. Again, not a big deal, totally expected. We waited maybe an hour and 45 minutes, then - success! In the door we went. I see now just WHY you'll wait that long. This is literally a converted rowhouse. It's similar to the size of Mekong Delta and has the same setup - big counter in the back taking up a quarter of the entire space, etc. We were very quickly attended to - I don't know the server's name, but she was tall and thin and had a really nice smile - and a really pleasant demeanor. There is definitely NO fault with the service here - our food came out REALLY quickly, considering how busy they actually were, and all were very pleasant, from server to host. That's not the problem. I'm afraid that the problem, for me, is actually the food. We both ordered the "Sweet Baby Jesus". The French toast dish was not an option due to the extremely high sugar content (I'm a diabetic, remember? That would be a no-no.). Let's face it, folks - there's only two dishes that anyone ever gets here, and those two are it - I never saw so much Texas toast piled up on plates in my life. So, the SBJ. A devilish concoction of hash brown, egg, cheese, crab meat, tomato and hollandaise. I was already determined not to eat the whole thing, I'm watching my cals - but somehow, the taste of the thing helped me not to. It's not that it was BAD - on the contrary, it was good. But it wasn't GREAT, you feel me? I didn't experience a taste explosion in my mouth like I'd expected. It wasn't 2-hour-wait-worthy to me. I'm not real sure what I expected - more of a spice thing going on - but to me, it was just.... eggs. And hash browns. And hollandaise, which I already know how to make at home. My portion didn't have enough tomatoes for my taste, either - my friend gave me his since he wasn't overly fond of them (tomatoes, that is). For what it's worth, my friend demolished the entire plate before I ate a quarter of mine, so he may have a higher opinion than I did. Not sure. It was pricey, too, though I understand that because of the crabmeat portion - crabmeat is expensive and any Marylander is going to know that, so I don't have a quibble with the money. I gave it a solid three stars, because the food was decent and the service was excellent. But it's been WAY overhyped. Apparently a lot of people have just never had eggs and potatoes with hollandaise before, I guess. I'd come again if we were lucky enough not to catch a massive wait, but for what it is right now? Not a chance. I'll head to Jimmy's around the corner and get in, get out - the food is just as good, to be honest. Tip for Diabetics: Captain Crunch French toast? STAY AWAY. As a matter of fact, don't touch ANY of their French toast dishes unless you want a trip to the hospital. Stick with the egg dishes, you won't go wrong. Be aware that this place is mainly breakfast stuff - there aren't a lot of meat options from what I saw, so your choices here might be a bit limited. As always.... Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor. YMMV. Seek medical advice and tailor my review to your situation. I simply provide opinion.
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Antonietta I.

Went here a few years ago because I saw it on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS and will definitely return again in the future. Mind you, this is small place..about 9-10 tables. I had sign my name and there was about a 20 minute wait until we got seated (totally worth the wait) Service was great, coffee continuously pouring once our mugs were empty. Overall, the service was A+ My brother had eggs that came with fresh fruit, I ordered the captain crunch french toast, and we both split a cinnamon bun. The food was REALLY good! Another A+ Like I said, I will definitely return again. Never went through a bad experience and the whole experience was totally worth it!! :) The only negative part is that it TOO far away! My family and I went on a business trip and we are from NJ which is 2 1/2 hours away from Baltimore. I would totally go more often if I lived much closer! :) :)
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Gamal H.

I have been on a quest to break the chain (chain restaurants that is) n this place is one of the reasons I believe that was the RIGHT CHOICE! The wait is at least an hr (yes at least) but it is so worth it. My wife surprised me for our anniversary. I had the Sweet Baby Jesus (no tomato) she had the cap crunch French toast. Words can't describe how good this meal was! A must if ur in the Baltimore area. Sweet baby Jesus has jumbo crab meat, hash brown, bacon n eggs done however u like over top with cheese n old bay. The cap crunch French toast had whip cream bananas n assortments of berries no syrup needed. The waitresses were attentive n friendly. Only drawback no free refills. They give u 1 soda can with ice for u to pour. Outside of that it is a MUST TO ATTEND!
(5)
Elisa N.

Excellent place to eat. The portion sizes are huge and the food is excellent. I've had their omelets and their famous captain crunch french toast. Both were great. As other commenters have shared, the only cons of blue moon cafe is the waiting if you go at their prime hours. But, it is something that is a part of blue moon cafe so all in all, i highly suggest going there sometime if you are ever visiting Baltimore!
(5)
Zee A.

YUMMY! Period. Only dislike was the wait with 2 kids on a super cold day. I have to say it was worth the wait. The service was excellent and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The Captain Crunch French toast was sooooo good I (and my kids who just had to taste it) ate the entire thing...and it was huge and DELICIOUS. The cafe is tight and fairly clean. The decor was ugly and dark (lighting and matching chairs would be a simple but welcome makeover). The bathroom was very clean. Gonna try the eggs Benedict, home made cinnamon roll and that mega biscuit!
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Chris K.

The place has a lot of character. Tons of art on the walls to buy, funky people working there, wood floors. I liked eating there. The food was good but cooked with tons of butter. I love butter but when I want to enjoy my eggs benedict omelet and my wife wants to enjoy her pancakes, butter can really take over the tastes. I would ask for light butter if you eat here. Otherwise, it's a funky place that is so popular that it was very busy on a random Monday mid morning in March.
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Axl R.

FOOD: EXCELLENT. You can not go wrong with anything on the menu at all. Don't look for any healthy options; you are not going to find them. You can try to make an egg white omelet, but you will be missing out on a lot of amazing other flavors and tastes at this place. You just gotta accept that Blue Moon has fatty, calorie laden food done extremely well. AMBIANCE: Busy and local crowd. Not stuck up at all. The place has a lot of flies, I got bug bites sitting there. It is always crowded. We came at 7:30 am and got seated immediately though. Come super early or way later, otherwise be prepared to wait an hour. SERVICE: Everyone is super nice. IT IS VERRRRYYYY SLOW TO SERVE food. Even if you order take out, wait like 1 hour to come in because it WILL NOT be ready. RETURN: Absolutely but only during off peak hours!! RECOMMEND: Yes, you have to try this place as the food is awesome.
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Sarah K.

My friend and I shared the Captain Crunch French Toast and the Veggie Omlette. The portions were huge, and the food was delicious. The server said that we lucked out and that there's usually a wait, which seemed odd for brunch at 11 am on a Thursday. Sure enough, though, a wait started shortly after we were seated. The place is open 24 hrs. Friday and Saturday, and it would be a great spot for late-night snacking.
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Shyam S.

My sister and I had a glorious breakfast here last week. Most of the other reviews are spot on: it's a small space, service sucks, food is quite wonderful. We had the Full Moon Special with the Captain Crunch-covered french toast, eggs, and turkey sausage. We made the mistake of ordering two biscuits - they were MASSIVE. I liked the jam, but could do without the rinky-dink little cups they were available in. I think it's wonderful this place is open 24/7 over the weekend because I bet the food really hits the spot at 3 a.m. That said, just remember that the whole restaurant can seat maybe 25 people tops and you may end up waiting, as we did, for 30 minutes to get a table. Just enough time to walk to the pier and back ...
(4)
Tama V.

It's apparent why people wait an hour plus for breakfast, everything I have tried here is DELICIOUS!
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Jeremiah A.

Waited entirely way too long! Broad street market breakfast is as good less expensive and very little wait. Recommend over blue moon cafe.
(3)
Jamie H.

Food lives up to the hype, unique menu and atmosphere. Reasonable prices, staff on point and very friendly and easy going. A great low key place to eat.
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Minh C.

Can someone say yummmmm? If you're ever in Baltimore, stop by and grab a bite of the french toast coated in captain crunch! This is by far the best french toast I've had. Be warn that it gets a bit sweet after the first slice, so make sure you have some coffee to balance it out. No reservations, so make sure you allocate enough time. We went here on a Sunday, rainy morning at 8AM and there was a half hour wait, but it was worth it! One slight negative thing that happened during our meal was that the staff forgot to bring out one of the dishes we ordered (and charged us), but they happily fixed the mistake.
(4)
Katya I.

Seriously, guys? Very disappointing! I come to Baltimore once in a while for business. So i'm always excited to try what this city has to offer. Always enjoyed the atmosphere and savory bites of the restaurants and cafes. Not that I'm a picky customer - but this time it was a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT (with capital letters). The place was recommended to me by the hotel I stayed at as a great breakfast /brunch spot. So convinced by the great yelp reviews, I decided to give it a try. After passing the 30 mins wait (I understand that happens, specially when the place is great). So I thought it was worth it. The place really looked like a hall in a wall spot, so I assumed that it would be the "mama's kitchen" style. But right away all my enthusiasm went down after I got a cold shower of my server's attitude. Personal problems, perhaps, I understand. So I tried to be super nice and sweet. I placed an order. Was excited to try the "sweet baby Jesus"... Crabs and Baltimore were always synonyms to me. Correct me, If I'm wrong:). So the utensils were brought to the table and I've noticed the silverware were not of the first freshness. The leftovers left on the utensils were enough to feed the human being. I've made a complaint - it took time for them to change them. And when they did - no apologies followed. I couldn't help noticing their radiator, that looked like the requisite of some Gulag movie - falling apart in pieces. Staff and the management, if you read this - please, please replace that scary monster. The food itself was also a big disappointment - first of all the menu was not descriptive - and when I got what was supposed to be the heavenly experience (according to the name), I didn't quite enjoy it. I know that particular dish and the place itself gets a lot of positive reviews. But not in my case. The meal was a way too overpriced and the atmosphere with the service was a big turn off. Not coming back there, until the management does the improvements.
(1)
Rachael T.

If this rating was JUST for the Cap'n Crunch French Toast, it would be five stars. Hands down. I find myself craving it at random times. Like right now... I didn't even get to have a whole one when I was there. I shared. I actually ordered the Garden Style Eggs, which were not good at all. Wayyyy too much cheese. And otherwise no flavor at all whatsoever. Generally, if I go back to a place I always like to get something different, but I don't think I would ever get anything at Blue Moon but the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Ever. If I'm going to wait an hour to get into BM, you best believe I'm getting that french toast. Even though it is way more expensive than I would normally ever spend on brunch. (I am a $10 or less girl all the way, but it's worth the $15 or however much it costs.) All in all, the service wasn't great by any measure and the wait was ridiculous (they even skipped us on the list accidentally - even though we were sitting outside the entire time - and then after they became aware of that, they still sat two more parties before they sat us... all parties of two!). Also, we shared a table with another couple - they gave us the option to have it to ourselves, but it didn't feel right to make other people keep waiting - and he ordered the Cap'n Crunch French Toast but she misunderstood him and brought him regular french toast. He didn't understand why we were raving about the CNC and he didn't think it was that good... until he realized the mistake. Thankfully, they brought him out the real thing when the mistake was noted, but by then I think he was probably pretty full. Oh well, remember to be clear when you order! And order the Cap'n Crunch. (I don't even like Cap'n Crunch or French Toast that much... but the combination is heavenly.)
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Brendan L.

I brought my cousin here for her first visit to Baltimore knowing that we wouldn't be disappointed by their amazing food and awesome customer service. We did expect a wait. This was at least my 5th time visiting the place. Friday afternoon around 1pm - restaurant was busy and packed which is pretty much the norm here. After leaving my name for a table, we were offered complimentary coffee while we waited. After waiting between 5 and 10 minutes by the bar area leading towards the back of the restaurant, another employee (dark hair long hair, shorter, slightly obese, resemblant of Rachael Ray), offers a couple an open table without a wait. No explanation was provided to my party, nor the 4 parties in line behind us. I very politely said "Ma'am, I think I was on the waiting list." Her inappropriately loud response was "Sir, these customers have eaten here everyday for the last 15 years, so they deserve any seat in the restaurant they choose...." After that, I just tuned out and let her rant. She was rude, unprofessional, and COMPLETELY inappropriate! I am a very understanding person and that my tone was calm and inquisitive. Had she nicely explained that the regular, long-standing guest was deserving, I would have continued to pleasantly wait, feed my coffee buzz, and enjoy the ambiance. Instead, I'm angrily chugging my coffee with the desire to be just as rude and brazen, however, some ounce of my being made me remember that I'm better than that. Plus, I was too hungry to want to go anywhere else. The lifesaver of our visit was a waitress (petite, light brown hair, interesting accent) who observed the entire incident. She sat us, immediately apologized for the other employee's actions, and gave us a complimentary cinnamon roll and coffee for the trouble and added wait time. What a class act! Our entrees, as per usual, were quickly served and delectable. Our waitress was super attentive to all tables and really made the frustration of the confrontation that we had upon our arriving (almost) melt away (no pun intended). My other experiences have been a solid four stars, but I'm leaving this review because I want that employee to know that she was out of line, and others thought it was too. I was embarrassed that my cousin's visit there was marred by such bad behavior. I've worked in service for over 15 years, and have always known that everyone should be treated with the same respect and courtesy. After all, it's a small world and you never know who you might be providing service to. A first impression is a lasting impression. I'll definitely be back, but I hope that corrective action is taken against that employee. I keep calling her an employee because she wasn't wearing a name tag and I don't even know what her function at the restaurant was?
(1)
Lauren G.

The Blue Moon Cafe is nothing short of an absolute knock out! The food was wonderful, nicely seasoned, and portions were definitely more than enough. A little bit pricey but definitely worth it. I highly recommend the Mexican Scramble. DE-lish!
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Wendy M.

Really, really overrated. It's a step up from Ihop/Denny's, in my opinion. But you'll seldom have to starve for 90 minutes on a Sunday morning at those places. I've heard raving reviews about this place, online, on TV, and from friends that wouldn't shut up about it. My friends and I had planned for months to go, and we finally went on a Sunday morning. We got to the restaurant and found what looked like a small and orderly flash-mob waiting outside. It wasn't a line so much as people who were just waiting to be called in. One of us went into Blue Moon to put our names on the wait list, and was told there were 23 people ahead of us. Since we'd already known that the wait was going to be a lifetime and this place did not take reservations, we had prepared the sunblock for our measly complexions and resigned ourselves to walking around Fell's Point with the rest of the homeless people, waiting for stores to open up so we could partake of some first-world AC. We stopped by a mega yard sale going on at the heart of Fell's, and got some overpriced organic gelato from a place where the disgruntled girl had to let us in after seeing our miserable faces pressed against the glass (it was 10:25, the place opened at 10:30). An hour later, we returned to Blue Moon, to be told there were still 7 parties ahead of us. Since the entire population of Baltimore seemed to be waiting for a spot to eat, we settled for obnoxiously sitting on the benches at the side of the building and talking loudly about love lost, clubbing experiences, thots, and things to scare children away (with the hope that their parents would leave the establishment, thus allowing us to eat quicker). We were finally sat down at the worst table about 45 minutes later, at which point our group largely resembled sweating, sunburned eggplants. This was the table that was right by the door, so we got hit with sunlight, body odor, and people running in to place their names on "the list". Our table ordered the Cap'n Crunch Toast, the Sweet Baby Jesus, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, and the Universal Omelette. The food here is about a 4 star. My toast was crunchy on the outside, and tasted like bread on the inside. A hint of cinnamon and sugar on the bread itself would have helped a lot, because without the aid of diabetes-inducing amounts of syrup, the toast tasted like pieces of bread battered with cereal and fried (which is what french toast is, I agree, but you'd expect a place that's so famous to be able to do better). The hash brown tasted super bland and had a hint of thyme, which was not my thing. I didn't even touch the sausages because they looked like shriveled ancient mushrooms. When ordering, I also had no idea that these dried up pieces would cost me an extra $8.95 n addition to the cost of the toast. The Sweet Baby Jesus was quite delicious, and greatly fitting for a Sunday morning when we were all skipping church. Chocolate chip pancakes were a great disappointment, and tasted like the Aunt Jemima boxed mix that got me through my college years. Universal Omelette was ordinary and good, simply because it was an omelette. The food portions were huge. Halfway through my meal, i had the overwhelming urge to flee. It was sweltering hot in the place, and you'd think they'd install fans or a better AC system to thank the patrons for sweating outside for hours. My seat was sticky, the table was sticky, and literally everything about me was a giant adhesive as I ate hot food in the sauna called Blue Moon Cafe. I would literally have asked to eat outside, which was obviously not possible because 1) there are no tables set up outside and 2) that would decrease the wait time, which is a no-no. My verdict? If you find a time in which there is no line and it's not busy, go ahead and give it a try. Food is decent, service is pretty good, and portions are generous. However, the food was not worth the almost 2-hour wait in the sweltering heat (followed by another hour in the sweltering restaurant) that I endured. Beware the prices (make sure you ask), as a lot of them aren't posted on the menu.
(3)
Larraine F.

Horrible service. Outright rudeness from a staff member. Indifference. Won't be back.
(2)
Emiri M.

Great food (read: generous portions), nice vibe, friendly waitstaff, all in one of my favorite neighborhoods in Baltimore. Overall, I'm very happy with this place! First things first, TRY TO GO AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. As with anything, your wait will largely depend on a number of things, and whether or not you get seated quickly can be based on pure luck. The first time I went with my friend, we got there around 7 on a Sunday and only had to wait 15 minutes. The second time, my friends and I waited for over an hour, and it was only an hour or so later that we showed up at the restaurant. Just to give you an idea. As far as the menu goes, the Red Velvet pancakes are phenomenal. They're so damn good that you don't even need syrup. The second time I went, I got the country scramble. Can you say heart attack on a dish? So much cheese and hash browny goodness that I thought I was going to be sick by the end of breakfast (in the best way possible). No complaints about the food except that I am yet to try their famous Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Portions are really generous that my friends and I were pretty stuffed for the rest of the day. Prices here, surprisingly, are pretty reasonable. Sadly, I'm taking off one star because they had changed pricing but didn't let us know until we looked at the check and asked the waitstaff about it. Although the waitstaff was very nice about it, the fact that they didn't tell us until after we ordered made us feel a little uncomfortable. When we asked, they said they were in the process of updating their menus, so just be aware of that I guess. Anyhow, great place, and definitely recommend if you're in the area!
(4)
Elizabeth D.

Fun, funky, bustling atmosphere with generously-portioned meals. The potatoes can be a little bit on the greasy side, but sometimes that's just what you need!
(4)
Christina M.

Long waits, but every time we are in town we come for the cap'n crunch french toast. Awesome!! Sadly that means we haven't tried anything else but a cinnamon roll which was also really good.
(5)
Courtney C.

I've had this restaurant bookmarked since I joined Yelp and I finally made it!! Woohoo! Yes, it was amazing. We went on a Friday night (they are open 24 hours on weekends). The cinnamon rolls, captain crunch french toast, chorizo with eggs and oatmeal and brown sugar pancakes were incredible. It was worth every calorie and the food coma afterwards. Our waitress was very nice, but a little too busy on her phone instead of tending to her customers (all 2 tables including us). Now I know why there is always a wait when we try to go for breakfast. Great place and a must have for us Baltimore folk!
(4)
Nicole B.

I totally forgot to write this review....However, I had some french toast recently and was highly dissappointed....in my anguish my thoughts lead me back to the capn' crunch french toast from Blue Moon...then I smiled:) Besides the place being the size of a closet...the food is excellent!!!!!! The cinnamon rolls are as big as your face and the portions sizes are great!!! Just remember to get there early for brunch. Also take a good look around i bet you will find something to talk about at the table!!! Great place when visiting Baltimore:)
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Michele W.

There is a reason why this place often has a wait. First of all, the place is extremely cozy (small) and something this good is high in demand. I had the crab,tomato, and cheddar Benedict with hash browns. There was plenty of lump crab, a touch of Old Bay, perfectly poached eggs, thick slices of tomato, and a healthy coating of melted cheddar. MY fiance' had the captain crunch french toast w/fruit and cream, bacon,eggs. Omg! this stuff tasted like cake! And the fruit was insanely fresh. I didn't get to try the cinnamon roll but, I saw it! It smelled wonderful and was as big as a plate! They sure know how to work the hustle and bustle here too. It's swift service with a smile. It's a good thing that I don't live closeby...or I would have to get my dresses made from Omar the tent maker! The food is that damn good!
(5)
Rick C.

Loved the experience of the Blue Moon during Brunch,, I first went there years ago I have to say I was Blown away when I had the CapnCrunch French toast with whip cream, if I could SCREAM on here I would !! My mouth waters whenever I think of that plate so sometimes I make my own when I get time! Love the friendly atmosphere even though it can get crowded it's fun.
(4)
Kristi P.

Captain Crunch French Toast! By far the best breakfast food I've ever had. Too bad the wait is always over a hour. If this place expanded is location I would come every weekend! Its that good :)
(5)
Fred W.

Hands down the best breakfast I've ever had. The captain crunch French toast is amazing and I will be coming back to get more of this delicacy as soon as I can. Must go there
(5)
K C.

The first time I came here we waited for over an hour, were hungry so we eventually left. Came back recently on a weekday and only waited a few minutes. Got the captain crunch French toast and country omelette. French toast was super sweet. Was really good but if you have problems with sugar intake, definitely don't order this. The country scramble was just ok, hash browns that came with it were so buttery, I joked that Paula Deen herself must be in the kitchen cooking. Biscuit was too dense and hearty. Not fluffy at all. They give you a lot of food for not so much money. Everything on the menu could easily be split between two people.
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Cherpumple F.

Great place for post work grub, especially if you're on a statin for high cholesterol. Sweet Baby Jesus is fantab, especially the "Mexican" version (it's not on the menu, just ask for it). I could also probably lick the chipped beef plate off as well as rub the giant (probably the size of my face) cinnamon roll that's baked daily, as they're both delicious. Only downer--long lines on the weekends, no reservations.
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Jillian N.

First of all the food is over priced. I do not like that on the specials menu there are no prices, so it's a surprise when you get the check. It was $50 for two people to eat breakfast... There is no value in that. Probably will not return. Although the food was okay, I can not see myself spending $50 on breakfast.
(2)
Casey K.

Not sure what the hype is except for the fact that they take foods and make interesting combinations (i.e. captain crunch and french toast) and in mass quantities. The cinnamon rolls are huge, but some of my excitement was killed when I saw the method of heating them was in a microwave...really! The wait was insane, it was an hour and a half wait and I was not going anywhere (except maybe around the block to waste time until we were called), I needed to see what all the hype was about. We waited probably more like an hour and forty minutes, but that was ok b/c we went to this great store called Su Casa and shopped while we waited. The name/wait system is crap. Its a notebook and if you are lucky enough to catch someone writing names down then great, and if not, you are left standing there with nothing but turning room to try and get your name on the list in a very tiny restaurant where the staff and music and patrons already make it a hard place to talk. When we were seated, the entry door decided to break in the dead of winter, the door kept popping open and the unlucky patron by the door had to keep closing it...NOT FUN! Make it a pleasurable experience for your guests and police the door to make sure it's closed, but the owner and staff were so into working at a quirky hipster restaurant and singing, they couldn't be bothered. We finally get seated, I order a hot tea (which I was never brought...great start). I ordered the vegetarian scramble and my friend and I split the captain crunch french toast. I was excited to try their home made ketchup with my scrambled eggs. I ordered a biscuit too because I heard they were awesome. The food took forever to come out! When it came slamming down on the table and jolted us out of our starvation revelry. We finally tasted the "amazing" food...hmmm, not so amazing. The cheddar on top of my scramble was congealed, like it had been sitting. I received no biscuit like I had ordered and had to really yell to get one of the staff's attention...arrghh. The ketchup might as well have been Heinz with just a different label on it. The cinnamon roll came out piping hot and you could tell, you better eat it while you can because after being heated in the microwave and not the oven, it was going to cool down fast and not be that great, it was sub par as well. I have had better at Cinnabon. I don't know if I had just had it at this moment or what. The noise, the door opening and it being freezing, the food not living up to it's hype, I just wanted to leave. As for the captain crunch french toast, it was a shoulder shrugger. The nutella stuffed french toast at Clyde's made my eyes close and toes curl more than this thing. Would not recommend and not going back.
(1)
Cassandra S.

I don't see what the fuss is all about, sorry. Fortunately we went super early in the morning and were seated right away; I would have been livid if I waited in that line for a table and them had to eat the food they serve. I get blueberry pancakes everywhere. I love them and I know a good stack from bad. And this one fell short. The pancake itself was dry and my spouse's food wasn't much better. I'm glad we tried it while living here in B'more but I see no need to go back.
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Annie C.

My boyfriend and I came here for brunch on Sunday and waited an hour and we didn't mind the wait. Something first timers should know about this place is that it is very small. They don't have a host stand or anything, but there is a girl at the bar that takes down names, so I was a little confused on who to give my name to for the wait list. Our one hour wait was totally worth it cause the food was delicious. The caption crunch french toast was really good but I feel was a little too sweet to eat all at once. My boyfriend got the sweet baby Jesus and he loved it. I'm not a fan of old bay so it wasn't the dish for me. I would come back again maybe on a Friday or Saturday since I was told the waits are shorter
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Peter D.

Cinnamon bun wasn't mind numbingly delicious as people have told me. The Captain Crunch French Toast though was the BOMB. Come on a week day because chances are the weekend will be too packed. Service also wasn't spectacular. Coffee arrived late and the waiter/waitress seemed generally apathetic. Food is good though. Very good.
(4)
Bill F.

Cap'n Crunch French toast was probably the best I've ever had. I'm going here every time I'm in baltimore.
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Jason F.

Have you ever seen the Chinese Restaurant episode on Seinfeld? That is what this place is. With all the money they make, you would think they could invest in even a rudimentary ticket waiting system, but instead people sign their names up on a piece of loose leaf paper or in a marble composition book. The place is tiny so they will only seat you at tables specific to the number of people in your party so if you are a party of 2 and next in line and a 4 top just emptied, only the next available 4 person party will be seated. The first time I was here we ended up sitting at a 4 top with another couple. When there are hoards of people waiting, this just becomes a complete mess. The "host" gives inaccurate wait times and the wait list is so jumbled it is all but impossible to know who was ahead of whom. If your estimate time is 45 minutes, you could be waiting 90 and so forth. The food is above average, but not worth a heinous, disorganized wait. Some people have an orgasm over the Sweet Baby Jesus or Capt Crunch french toast, but give me break. If you are lucky enough to be a chosen party by the *royal* host, then consider yourself lucky. The second time I came here my party just left out of frustration. SEINFELD......44444444444.
(3)
Amy P.

I hate Cap'n Crunch and almost didn't order the French Toast. What a mistake that would have been. It is the best thing i have ever put in my mouth. I dream about it. Seriously, can I marry it? The waitress was a gem, the coffee amazing, the eggs cooked wonderfully, and on and on and on and on. Just be prepared to wait. An hour to an hour and a half. Yep, seriously. And it's worth it. I promise. Why are you still reading this? GO!
(5)
Marta D.

Meh, it's a'ight. I had no idea this place was featured on 'Triple D' until I read the reviews on here. I get why: tattooed waitresses, very dive-y vibe, everything that makes Guy Fieri say, "off tha hook!" Except...well, it's NOT off the hook. It's just "dangling on the hook," kinda. We bumped into this joint on a search for brunch today and to be honest, the smell of bread from the alley drew us in. We were lost in confusion as to how to get a table, do we seat ourselves, wait until we're noticed or sign in? Utter confusion ensued until I walked up to a waitress who curtly directed me to, "See that guy over there," oh! Okay, then. "Guy" tells me to put my name on the waitlist. I get it. You're too awesome to write my name down like other places. Don't want to give in to the establishment. Right. Name on list, we high-tail it out to wait on the benches outside equipped with a warning: "don't go too far!" Sure thing, "Fonz". We're gonna park it right outside. Great thing is we sat for about five minutes before a table became available. We were seated at the four top right inside the door. Tatted-up waitress tells us how all her other tables have been getting the Cap'n Crunch French Toast to share, in addition to their meals. I think, "Good for them, what's that got to do with us?" I get trying to bring in higher tips, but I don't give in to peer pressure too well. We order the cinnamon roll, a biscuit, the "sweet baby Jesus", the apple pie a la mode French toast, a REGULAR French toast (which the waitress tried to change to the Cap'n Crunch, no dice, Chino. Keep it regular like we asked), the two pancake meal, two coffees and two OJ's (keep track of the meal, it'll come in handy later). Waitress asks, "And did you want an order of Cap'n Crunch French Toast to split?" "NO, DAMMIT!! What are you making commission off of it!?!? No Cap'n Crunch!!!" We get our coffees and juice. After about a five minute wait, our cinnamon roll and biscuit come out. I attempt to stir sugar and 1/2 & 1/2 into my coffee and I come face to face with a spoon that looks like it was dragged through a bowl of salsa and left to dry. Encrusted in petrified tomato guts is not my idea of clean so, I hand it over to James Dean to switch out for a new set of silverware. He returns with a better set. Stir coffee, it's actually pretty good! I dig into the cinnamon roll and begin an attempt to crack the code. My dining companions (my hubby and 8 y/o twins), also "RCA Dog" it. It's not a sweet dough, it's more of a biscuit-quick bread texture. I'm convinced that was it, but it wasn't bad. It was really good, in fact. It just wasn't a traditional cinnamon roll. Our food took a bit of time to come out and we overheard the table across from us also wondering aloud where their food was. My son's apple pie French toast was massive! According to him, it was really good. I'll accept that! Daughter's PLAIN French toast was crisp, yet fluffy. My traditional pancakes were good, bacon was crisp as I requested (thick cut too) and eggs were standard chicken fetus. No big whoop. Hubby's "Sweet Baby Jesus", a dish I'm assuming is their trademark, was bland. I mean, completely devoid of seasoning, the Old Bay they tout is in it was MIA in his batch. I wasn't impressed. Overall, just "meh". Now, remember when I asked you to keep up with our order? Well, here's why it was important. Our bill, that apparently included our firstborn child (sorry Sam, it's been real), came to $82.49!!! That's PRE-tip! We're not cheapskates when it comes to food, but hubby and I both pulled out our Texas Instruments calculators to see if they were trying to pull a fast one on us. It was all on the up-and-up, but dang! And since we're good tippers, we had to go ahead round it up to a C-note. For BRUNCH. In a dive. In Baltimore. That's just bananas. I'm sorry, Guy. I'm sorry, America. It just wasn't worth it.
(3)
John Q.

I wish they'd open one of these in Philly. It was the best breakfast I've had in a long time. I ordered the Cap'n Crunch French toast and it was as good as everyone on yelp has mentioned. I could go on and one about how life-changing it was but really, just try it. The waitress we had was amusing and memorable for sure. I checked out everyone else's breakfast and every dish looked unbelievable. The portions are huge so you'll leave stuffed. I highly recommend stopping in this place if your in town. You should definitely be prepared to wait for an hour or more during peak weekend brunch hours but it's worth it for the food.
(5)
Charlie R.

The red velvet pancakes and Turkey sausage is to DIE for!.. I'm in food heaven
(5)
Jeremy W.

The three components of a great foodie experience are FOOD, SERVICE, and EXPERIENCE.... The FOOD was absolutely some of the best breakfast/brunch food I have ever placed in my mouth. We started off with the fresh, in house made Cinabun which was warm, soft and absolutely delicious. Following that, we decided to try Come to Jesus, a special that had crab, two eggs, fresh tomatoes on top of a bed of hash browns... combining that with their now FAMOUS captain crunch french toast (with home made whipped cream) and the entire meal was a home run! The SERVICE was nothing short of spectacular - attentive, quick, polite... just AMAZING. The EXPERIENCE, well, was just that, an experience - as the Blue Moon cafe has a stars/space theme and is a true hipster place to eat (I call it a bit granola). Awesome place that I will be sure to frequent anytime I am in Baltimore.
(5)
Abel L.

The captain crunch French toast tasted like heaven on a plate and omelets were amazing. But highly recommend the French toast.
(5)
Mabel T.

Went here for Brunch on a Saturday morning around 9:00 a.m.. We waited about 15-20 minutes for a table. From my experiences, if you get here any later than 9:30 a.m., the wait can be about an hour. The service here is not great and ridiculously slow (considering it's breakfast food), but IMO, the food is totally worth the wait! We always order their captain crunch french toast to share with the table. Great flavor (not too sweet), served with whipped cream, and seasonal fresh fruits. The toast is just the right balance of crispy and soft. I usually their G&G Country Scramble because I love their country gravy and biscuits. So filling and full of flavor! I've also had a variety of their omelettes, which are also very good and good sized portions. Even my husband always has leftovers, and he can eat ALOT! Their hash browns are okay. I've definitely had better ones elsewhere
(4)
Madeline W.

Sooooo yummy! My friend and I ordered a cinnamon roll, the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Captain Crunch french toast. As advertised, it was crazy good. My friend and I attempted to share it all but after finishing off the Sweet Baby Jesus and cinnamon roll we just didn't have room to eat the french toast. But it reheats pretty nicely the next day; and the bite that i did manage to fit in my stomach at the restaurant was delicious. Service is very friendly especially for such a packed place. The line can be crazy especially for weekend brunch. My friend and I waited roughly an hour and a half for our table on Sunday morning, but it is open 24 hours on the weekend so I imagine that if you went at like 3am the line might be shorter.
(4)
Elle Y.

Cap'n crunch french toast is where it's at! The wait is crazy long on weekends but totally worth it. get the cinnamon roll too if you're feeling like a fatty
(5)
Danielle N.

Well worth hour & half wait. G&G Country Scramble and half order CC French Toast awesome. Came from Boston and brought a cinnamon roll to go! Staff friendly and attentive. Can't wait for my next trip to Baltimore!
(5)
Melody C.

My brother dragged my mother and me from DC to Balitmore one rainy morning INSISTING that we go all the way to Baltimore for this. On top of that, there was a 45 minute wait (in the rain!). O.M.G. This is what breakfast in America is all about: giant portions of heart attack-inducing goodness. The from waking up early, driving (okay, I was in the back seat sleeping) and standing in the rain, TOTALLY WORTH IT. I've only been there once so I just assume everything is good there (I got an omelet). I really wanted to try the red velvet pancake, but they were sold out. So what did I get instead? CAPTAIN CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST. Amaaazing stuff. I don't know how they get the cereal on the french toast without over-frying it, but it is amaazing and the french toast is still soft and chewy on the inside. Of course I got way too much food, so I took the French Toast home and it was still good after a few days - just pop them in your oven. I am plotting ways to go back, plane-ride and everything
(5)
Supriya M.

6 of us went at midnight on a Friday night and the dining room was full. We were told it would be 20 minutes and that we should wait outside. Since it was about 40 degrees outside we squeezed by the door to wait. The extremely rude hostess came to tell us that we should wait outside because it's inconvenient for their guests leaving and coming in. We were most courteous in letting anyone leave (no one was entering and there were no other parties waiting or waiting to enter at this point). We let her know that we were letting everyone leave and there was enough room and it didn't seem to be a problem. That's when our rude hostess decided to tell us that it is restaurant rules that everyone must wait outside - very loud and brash - so that other tables heard - extremely disrespectful. It was not so much the rule, which we would have followed if presented nicely but the tone and attitude of our hostess that was absolutely unacceptable. We had out of town guests, their first time in Baltimore, just flown in, and they were shocked by her behavior as well. Not the first Baltimore impression we wanted to give them. We walked out and walked away and are never going back there again.
(1)
Andy G.

The Cap'N Crunch French Toast is a must-have Baltimore food item. It's one of those top-ten things you have to eat while in town, and it's totally worth the wait. I'm not a good enough writer to articulate how friggin good this stuff is. But the light and fluffy inside, contrasting with the crunchy outside, combined with whipped cream and toppings is just outstanding. I seem to recall however that on the savory side of the house, they had some delicious scrambles, but on this last visit, I went with the Huevos Rancheros. Sadly, the chorizo was overwhelmingly salty. I also thought that a nice, large biscuit came with each order, and those things were really tasty, but the huevos was missing the biscuits, and I didn't see any biscuits when I looked around the dining room. Either way, I'm going to give this place another shot, and not just because of the stupid good french toast, but because I have really fond memories of the scrambles. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing...
(4)
Al G.

Cheap eats.. open late and great service.. not much more to say. After a night in Fells this is a great place to stop by
(4)
S C.

OMG what horrible service. They werent even busy, but no OJ or pepsi. Waited 30 min for the server to take our order and another 45 for the food to come out. Asked for a biscuit that came with one meal and never got it. Kudos to the bus girl helping out- she got drinks for everyone while the male server slacked horribly. Food was good. Potatoe cakes, chorizo omlette (- biscuit), and cinnamon roll was great. French toast shortstack wasnt the cap'n crunch I thought I ordered , so be aware- the menu only showed one. With so much hype wouldnt you double check they want the regular or try to upsell to the specialty stuff. Creamed chip beef was blah. $45 for breakfast and wont be heading back. Food was good but so small and service sucked a big one. maybe at 3 am this could be a reasonable option. But 3 pm on a sunday...nope.
(3)
Kyaw M.

Probably the best breakfast place in Baltimore. I think it helps that they are open 24 hours on weekend because the hour long waits for breakfast are insane and now I can just come later in the day or evening. The whole idea of limiting the space really will turn off a lot of potential customers. Another disturbing trend is people will put their names and just walk off, and when names are called, if you are not there, somebody else will get your spot. They will keep calling your name on the next iterations though, so don't give up. This makes for a very inaccurate guess of your wait time. My tip is to come back before your estimated time and keep an eye on the list actively. The actual wait time is shorter because people give up but don't take their names off the list.
(3)
brian g.

I LOVE THIS PLACE i love brunch food and i definitely know good eggs when i eat them. in my mind, you really can't go wrong at blue moon. make sure to try their cinnamon bun, capn crunch french toast and mexican scramble. great prices for huge ass portions of tasty soul food. avoid the long brunch lines by eating late night on the weekends (they're open friday 5 until sunday at 4 without closing!) or weekday brunches (if you can get off work...) my only complaint is that recently the biscuits seem to have been downsized
(5)
Natisha K.

This was my third time here and each time I've ordered the Cap'n Crunch French Toast w/ eggs and bacon. My brother ordered the same. When we got our food, there were only two slices of toast and barely any fruit. As you can see in the pics, it used to come w/ 3 slices. When I got my bill, it was $30+. The wait was long as usual, the server didn't bother to tell us the specials or refill our water, the portions are smaller, and the food is more expensive. I used to look forward to coming here when I visit B-more but I can no longer justify going there for a breakfast that can be just as good, faster, and at a reasonable price elsewhere.
(2)
Andrew A.

Service sucked. Owner took priority over friends visiting an hour later after we seated. After being seated it took an hour to get our order taken and then another hour to get our food, and it was cold. I will NEVER come back. Quality and service definitely not worth the price we paid.
(1)
Steph R.

Pros: Captain Crunch Toast & Sweet Baby Jesus: believe all the hype. They are amazing. Cons: As many other reviews noted, the wait line is less than appealing. My friend and I went there on a Monday morning around 11am and still waited for 40 minutes. By the time we received the food, we were hungry, annoyed, and rushed to leave for another appointment afterwards. Also, the server mixed up our bill, but that was easily corrected. I was not a big fan of their cinnamon bun; I thought it was dry. Would I go back to this place again? Probably not. If I had to choose between this place and Miss Shirley's, I would definitely pick Miss Shirley's wide variety and elegance over BMC's rushed atmosphere.
(4)
Ariana T.

It would get 5 stars but the business has outgrown its current space. The wait time on a week day is about 45 minutes to an hour and a half. This would deter most people but it's worth it once you actually get a seat. I had the captain crunch french toast which is a staple if you go there and put the place on the map. If you've seen the segment online or on TV, that is what they make. It's delicious. The omelets are also really good. Prices aren't terrible and portions are huge, so you will never go away unsatisfied. The place is tiny. It has 12 tables and it's crowded. Services is a little slow but if you're going here, it's for the experience and the food and not the service (which is friendly, just limited). It's the kind of place you go to and read the paper and chat with your friends while you wait for mom to bring out some breakfast. Even though the wait is long, once you're in there, you feel like you've earned the chance to take a long time to enjoy your food and the staff never rushes you out. If you're serious about breakfast, Blue Moon doesn't disappoint. Don't get angry about the wait time. You were warned.
(4)
Glenn C.

SUMMARY: Excellent 4-star breakfast place, worth the 30-60 minute wait. Small space. Casual quaint dÃ©cor. VISIT AGAIN?: Yes. TIPS: Go on a sunny day (so you can walk in Fells Point while you wait). Go early (before 9AM), so your wait is short. PROs: All the items we have tried on the menu were excellent (details in the Yelp reviews). Portions are huge. CONs: Small space, no reservations, always a wait. PRICE: $$-$$$ ... Real breakfast food costs more than Cracker Barrel. Blue Moon's specials can be double compared to their menu items (Baltimore ... you're willing pay double for crab in anything).
(4)
Yuri K.

Everything is just so good.
(5)
Lawrence S.

Very excellent brunch. Was here recently on a Saturday ... I had a "Sweet Baby Jesus" which was a layered hashbrown + egg creation with crabmeat, topped with Hollandaise and Old Bay. It was amazing. Companion had their french toast coated with Captain Crunch, which I sampled ... it had a pleasant crunch and went really well with the fruit they sent it out with (blueberries, bananas, strawberries). The place was full, and we had to wait 30ish minutes for a table. Totally worth it, though. Would definitely go back.
(5)
Jeff M.

Ok, I get this place. Really, I do. Small, eclectic, everything made fresh and of very, very good quality. My problem is not with the food, but the service. I've been here 3 times and the service has been spotty at best. Take today for instance: -My wife asked for a glass of water. Never came. -biscuits came 20 minutes before rest of meal. Hungry kids scarfed them up while they were hot and I had none to go with my eggs. Asked for more when meal came but never arrived. -Ordered 2 glasses of milk to come with the meal. Had to ask again. I know this is a busy place, but with 2 servers and a busboy to handle 9 tables I would think there is enough personnel to properly serve. Prices are not low and one would expect better service at this price point. 2 of the 3 times I've gone has been late morning and they were already sold out of cinnamon rolls. Seems like the demand outweighs the supply and making more daily would be in order? Bottom line: Very good food, freshly prepared with quality ingredients. Expect service to be mediocre.
(3)
Kathleen M.

Very, very good! It is a small place, so you will have to wait, but food is excellent. The wait to get our food was a little long, but we ordered a cinnamon bun that came out right away and was amazing. All their baked good are delicious and a must add to your breakfast. All portions were enough to share and the hash browns are a must add!
(4)
Greg W.

Food was good but not worth the 2 hour wait. The bill for four people plus an order of French toast for the table and four coffees was $107!! I'm told this was because of high state and local taxes.
(3)
Ashley L.

The food here is delicious, but the service has a lot to be desired. I've been here multiple times and always have a great time, but today's experience was so awful I will not be back, nor will I ever recommend it to friends or customers. Our server gave us water then disappeared for over 10 minutes. When she came back and took our order, she then disappeared again for over 20 minutes, no coffee after I ordered it. I asked another server and still got nothing. We watched as food was delivered to table after table after table, and ours was no where in sight and neither was our server. After about 40 minutes with no food, we finally asked someone (not our server because she was busy with other customers), and he gave us some sassy bs answer. We finally got our food, which was incredible as always, but only half way through and someone was bringing us to-go boxes and the check. All in all, we waited over an hour to be served our food but only 5 minutes afterward to get the check. When I asked to speak to a manager regarding the poor experience, our server came out acting as the manager and was combative, condescending and defensive. I am a server and have been for years, I understand what it's like to be busy and forget something, but this felt personal and no attempt was made to remedy this awful experience. A restaurant is not all about the food, it's about the experience. The service is what makes the experience enjoyable and the food tops it off. Unfortunately, the food was the only good thing about today.
(1)
Lynia D.

Service: -Food takes a while. (20 min for CCFT). -Staff is friendly and funny. I've been served by the owner before. Super dope lady. Food: -Menu is always a surprise, which I love. -CCFT is ALWAYS GREAT!! SWEET and crispy. Always filling. It never fails. Make sure you ask for all the fruit. -The whipped cream is home-made, what's not to love? -The Stacked Hash brown (or Sweet Baby Jesus, depending on which server you have) is crazy good...like "omgosh, I should stop eating but I can't" good. It's their crispy hash brown topped with LUMP crab meat, two eggs any style, tomatoes, and hollandaise sauce. CRAZINESS! -Ask for the Cinnamon Roll french toast if you don't see it on the menu. It's my favorite when I've OD'd on the CCFT. Neither needs syrup. Setting: -Small and cozy -Long wait during breakfast/brunch hours, yes even during the week. This place is jumping
(4)
Nia L.

The good reviews is what encouraged me to try this place so I decided to skip my more familiar brunch places (Miss Shirley's, Russty Scupper) in favor of something new. I anticipated a lengthy wait so in that area it didn't disappoint. It was about an hour wait for two and we arrived around 1 pm. We ordered the special and most popular/famous dishes Blue Moon Cafe has to offer, the "Big Baby Jesus" which consisted of hashbrowns, crabmeat, hollandaise sauce, eggs, cheese, and sprinkled with old bay. The dish was acceptable but lacking flavor and the presentation was on par with my homecooking. That certainly did live up to it's 16 dollar price tag (the 2.00 can of Coca-Cola I also wasn't a fan of). The saving grace was the Cap'n Crunch french toast which lived up to my expectations and the hype. It is also very filling- I could only eat one slicer. I wanted to try the cinnamon rolls which are very popular but apparently too popular when I visited as they were all out. I could see myself visiting again for the french toast but I'd have to be really craving it to endure the wait.
(3)
Brian A.

This place rivals Miss Shirley's for the best breakfast in Baltimore but is way more affordable. The hash browns are delicious, the savory dishes, especially the crab eggs Benedict are very tasty also but the Captain Crunch french toast is easily the best and the dish that will keep you coming back for more. This place would get a perfect 5 if it wasn't for the incredibly long wait and irritable staff.
(4)
Ji Y.

I have been waiting to try this place out for the longest time. Every time I went there would be a very long line, so I leave and tell myself next time. Finally, the day came and I have finally gotten myself to taste the Captain Crunch French Toast. It was absolutely delicious! This was worth the wait but I have to say that the other food was just ordinary. If you come here, the best thing to stick with is the Captain Crunch French Toast. You will not be disappointed.
(4)
Varun P.

YUM! Get the cinnamon roll french toast: a cinnamon roll sliced horizontally in half and battered and grilled to perfection. Topped off with fresh cream and blueberries, this dish left me wishing I had two more appetites that morning. In case you're worried that this is just a gimmicky faux-breakfast joint, the prices are VERY reasonable and the coffee is fresh and delicious. Go!
(5)
Sunny W.

Okay okay...Triple D (Food Network's Guy Fieri) got me to come here and it was definitely worth waking up early to dine at 7AM on a weekday to avoid any lines. I really wanted to try this place out and was fortunate a buddy of mine is a morning person (YAY MIKE!). We arrived right when they opened one day before work and had us a breakfast feast that filled us till that evening. We ordered one biscuit (that was the size of my face), Captain Crunch french toast, and an egg dish (?). I would order everything over again, especially the biscuits. Something about that homemade jam, I'd buy it by the dozen. Warning, the place is tiny...like 5 tables tiny. Very few staff so don't expect stellar service.
(4)
Jueli L.

The place is a mix of quaint and kitschy - with the whole establishment covered in dark blue paint (even the outside) as an homage to its name and an assortment of witchy decor. Noontime on a weekday, it was still a popular eating locale for locals, with all but the bar completely filled. Good sign. We, the three ravenous little monkeys, situated ourselves at the bar and ordered three equally delicious meals to satisfy our hunger pangs. The hobo eggs were filling, yet light and flavorful. The accompanying jelly with toast (mostly the jelly) was loved and devoured. The Cap'n Crunch french toast was not only a beauty to look at, but made us squeal with delight as it was gulped down in hungry haste. Even the generic eggs with sausage and (upgraded to the Cap'n Crunch for $2) toast was greatly appreciated. Great neighborhood find: cozy and quaint atmosphere, great food, great prices, good service.
(4)
Wade E.

I don't know what all the hype is about. Yeah it looks unique, and the portions are big. The first time my wife and I tried to come here on her birthday, the wait was 2 hours, so we bailed. The second time we came, the wait was quoted at 45 minutes, and ended up being an hour and a half. They did give me a free cup of coffee while we waited. Once we got inside we realized why, theres only like 6 tables, which would be fine if the place wasn't hyped up so much causing a overcrowded wait list. The food was ok, but definitely not worth the wait. It wasn't Amazing like I expected it to be. The menu was a little confusing, we each got a menu that had a different layout, and some of the prices were written in by hand? Like the 5$ upgrade from regular french toast to the captain crunch version. French Toast should never be $15 I don't care how much captain crunch you put on it. The french toast actually came out dry. The bacon would have been good if it was cooked all the way. The eggs would have been good if they weren't cold. The only thing that made me say wow other than the wait and the prices was the skillet cinnamon bun. I probably wouldn't go back here, I'd rather go to Miss Shirley's. I think Robert Irvine needs to visit this place and get rid of the oversized round tables and put benches on each side with square tables so they could allow for more seating, maybe think about putting some tables outside if they can or at least some "Greatest City in America" benches outside for all the people waiting for over an hour.
(2)
Kristin S.

We came here around 5 PM on a Saturday, and there was no wait for a table. We were a party of 3, my husband, my son, and I. I had the ham/cheddar omelet, which came with hash browns and a biscuit the size of a baseball and as light as air. My husband had chorizo and eggs, which he said tasted fresh; he also said the eggs were perfectly cooked. My son had an order of bacon -- thick slices, wonderful flavor -- and a short stack of pancakes. The pancakes were dinner-plate size, and as he couldn't finish them, I got a few bites and they were the best pancakes I have ever tasted. FANTABULOUS. Our server was friendly, but I felt bad for her because she was the only person serving (there was a man busing tables), so she was really overworked. Regardless, the food was fresh, hot, and appeared promptly; the service was polite; and we are now fans and will definitely return.
(4)
Sam M.

i don't think I can add any more to all that has been said so far... The Capn Crunch French Toast and the cinnamon rolls were unbelievably good. Every dish I saw looked awesome. As far as food goes, this is an emphatic 5 stars. Unfortunately, the place is so small and crowded that it is beyond having "charm." It is just a hassle for everyone, and having to wait hours for a seat is not fun. I would DEFINITELY recommend going on a weekday for brunch or at night before the bar crowd comes in. Otherwise, you're in for a long wait.
(4)
Kara W.

Amazing food with huge portions. Love the Captain Crunch French Toast and cinnamon rolls. Waitress is rude.
(4)
Lee B.

I'm going to go out on a limb here. Blue moons food is good but its the service that ruins my experience every single time. I think the server that always serves us might be the owner??.. I have worked the biz for quite some time and understand frustration but don't serve overpriced food with a puss on your face. And please if my check is 30$ for brekkie for 2, and I give you 2 twenty dollar bills, do not give me a 10 back. You will not be getting a tip that big unless you stop acting like a child. Your captin crunch French toast is a novelty at best. Your cinnamon buns are great though, that's why ill give you 2 stars.
(2)
Carrie C.

Let me just get it out of the way and say that YES, the Captain Crunch french toast is utterly amazing. Seriously... I'm already planning my next visit. We had a party of 5 and expected a long wait, which we definitely had. Very long actually. But, I read all the reviews before had and knew what I was in for. The staff members were pretty cool. Nothing happened to make me feel any certain way. Not overly nice, but not rude either. Just, meh. I wasn't looking to be treated like a queen, it's the busiest cafe in town, I get it. I got the G and G scramble today. Was delicious!! It's a big homemade biscuit wih scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, and cheese on top. Holy food coma. I couldn't eat it all. So right now it's calling me from the to-go box in the fridge. My daughter had the red velvet pancakes. Didn't even make a dent! 3 huge pancakes with whip cream and white chocolate chips. She gave it 2 thumbs up. Keep up the good eats Blue Moon. We'll be back!
(4)
Eric E.

Food was amazing. Service was ok. Smaller space so a bit cramped. Prices were good for what you got. Be prepared to wait for a table and there really isn't any space to stand while you wait. This place seats 36 people and there isn't room for anything else. With that said, it's eclectic, one of a kind, and a place you should try. I ordered the special "sweet baby jesus". That is what you will say when you get it and taste it! It is perfectly prepared hashbrowns topped with tomatoes, eggs, blue crab, bacon, hollandaise sauce, and old bay seasoning. It was huge and out of this world! I give the food 5 stars. Service was ok. They only had 4 people working it cause I think that is all the space allowed. But they do well with what they have. I five it 4.5 stars with the .5 star taken off for the tight space and no waiting area.
(4)
Richard M.

Let's get this out of the way first - if you show up at The Blue Moon and you're not prepared to wait, you've come to the wrong place. Our group of six waited over one hour, but then again it was a Sunday morning and we enjoyed walking around Fells Point anyway. Also, the place is tiny and cramped. But if you think that adds to the charm, as we do, you are in for a treat. Most of all - the food is amazing! It is a must stop for tourists and locals alike. The signature dish - Captain Crunch French Toast - deserves it's high praise from The Food Network. It is light and fluffy with grilled CC on the outside and topped with fresh berries. What could be better than that? Not much, but try some other stuff too. The cinnamon buns are ridiculously good but very sweet. Get one to share before your main courses arrives. Today I went with the special, which the owner simply called "Jesus On A Plate," and though your cardiologist may not forgive you, it was worth it! Great scrambled eggs covered hash browns with tons of crab meat and tomatoes and who knows what else underneath - wow! BTW, the hash browns are by far the best around - crunchy outside and chewy on the inside. You pretty much can't go wrong with anything there, but it is always good to ask the staff for suggestions - or watch what comes to other people's tables!! So if you are the type to complain about waiting, being slightly squished, or things just a bit too funky - head over to Double T Diner. But for the true Baltimore experience and the best breakfast anywhere, stick with Blue Moon.
(5)
Megan N.

This place is amazing! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day so when I went to b-more for a visit I made this my first destination. There always seems to be a wait but it's worth it. The biscuits are fresh and melt in your mouth. The omelet selection is also great. I would of gotten the famous French toast with caption crunch but it was way to hot of a day to eat that kind of meal. I will make sure I try it on my next visit. Word of advise go early because the place gets packed.
(4)
K Sera S.

Everyone's right about the food (yummy!) and the wait (can be painful). I have to admit, I'm among the suburbanites who flood in to the Blue Moon on weekends. And I'm not an early riser, so I just add to the considerable brunch crowd and make you wait even longer as I savor my hash browns... If you're at all claustrophobic, this might NOT be the place for you. It's small. I mean ES-EM-ALL. Pick your weather, BTW. There is no inside waiting area to speak of, so you're kicked to the curb.
(4)
Patricia V.

I had high expectations of Blue Moon given the great reviews on Yelp, but when I arrived and saw that the maple syrup was contained on the table in huge coffee carafes - I knew that I was in for something special! This place clearly means business. The Captain Crunch French Toast is an absolute must have! The Captain Crunch makes the outside nice and crispy, and the inside is perfectly chewy! This is definitely the most amazing french toast that I have ever had. The plate also had fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and bananas) and what I think was homemade whipped cream. SO GOOD! We also had the Sweet Baby Jesus - despite the restaurant being very busy, they were very accomodating when I asked to not include the crab in the dish since I am allergic. They suggested that they give it to us on a separate plate, so my husband could enjoy it - and he definitely did! This dish was also great - perfect if you are looking for some comfort food. I can't wait to go back! Until then, I will be left with dreams of that delicious french toast!
(5)
Chris K.

If you don't absolutely love this place you should be put to death.
(5)
Marivic L.

So, I was on my way back from NYC today, and took a detour to Baltimore. Like many of the newbies waiting outside in the cold, I waited for an hour and a half, all because of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The amount of business they got from newbies alone was insane! The wait MAY have made me take star off. I can't be sure. Anywho, the place is small and unique, and I liked the the owner from watching the show. She seemed kewl, so I figured, get some good eats, give her some money. The staff was nice and apologetic for the wait. The waitress was efficient and really sweet. Coffee was good. I got the Huevos Rancheros because of the show. It was good enough, but needed more flavor from the green chile sauce. The chorizo was good, just the harder kind instead of what I expected, which is the Mexican, melt in your mouth kind. Anyway, the hashbrowns were some of the best I've had. Not greasy at all, and a nice crunch on the outside. They give you LOTS of the hashbrowns, so I made sure I ate all the crunchy bits before I got too full. Bottom line? Good place to stop when there isn't a wait. Otherwise, it ain't worth it. I'm stopping by again when it gets warmer, just to try the Captain Crunch french toast and some biscuits , which I should've tried today. At least I made it back to B'more to see some of the new places that have sprung up since I'd been there last - LAST YEAR!
(2)
Sarah C.

worth the hour wait on a friday morning. I wouldn't even attempt this place on the weekend. the food was AMAZING! get the captain crunch french toast! service was awesome as well! definitely go there!!!
(5)
Elton A.

When you can effectively and successfully mix two breakfast staples like Capn Crunch and French Toast together, there's something special goin' on. The atmosphere is 100% Bmore! The chorizo sausage and eggs (any way) is worth it too after a night in Fells. If you're stoppin through Baltimore, stop here.
(5)
Mindy M.

This is a great local breakfast place that becomes over-run with folks from the suburbs on the weekends. The breakfast (especially their smoothies and hash browns) are worth it, but expect a 20+ minute wait. The biscuits w/ jam and the sticky buns are to die for- but make sure you are super hungry as you will fill up fast if you order either of these with a breakfast. Also be patient with the servers- it is always crowded and somewhat disorganized inside. Also be prepared to sit with other people if you are by yourself or seated at the large table (they will ask if you mind before sitting you there). The food is fantastic, just don't expect the place to run as smoothly as your local chain :)
(3)
M H.

Drove from Washington to eat this delicious food....and it was delicious. We went on Sunday and the wait was really too long... 2 1/2 hours. The food was great, the service was great....but after waiting that long, it diminished the entire experience. I recommend not going on a Sunday (not sure about Saturday). The only problem was we were told the wait would be "at least an hour". And it was...so I interpreted that to mean maybe an hour and a half.... I'm not sure any breakfast is worth a 2 1/2 hour wait...so timing is very important. Would I wait an hour? Yes. Would I wait 2 1/2 ? Never again. Had Sweet Baby Jesus, Captain Crunch, bacon and egg sandwich, 2 coffee, 1 Pepsi. Bill was $50 plus tip = $60.
(3)
Christina D.

Wait was long (2hours from name on the list -11am - to seated at 1pm) but the food was worth it! The cinnamon roll was shared as an app and was SOOO good! ($10)
(4)
Arlynn A.

"I had the Captain Crunch french toast - UNBELIEVABLE."
(5)
Jane Z.

I feel like people are going to start disregarding my reviews because I'm always so enthusiastic about what I eat. Although I think in the future I should be more discerning, Blue Moon Cafe deserves nothing but praise. After reading my fellow Yelpers' reviews, I went with the Captain Crunch French Toast. Somehow, I also managed to convinced my friend to order the G&G's Country Scramble (come on... something sweet and something savory... what could go wrong). I'm happy to report that the french toast is indeed everything that is right with the french toast world. Ample portions, crisp and delicious -- I had the best of post brunch food comas because of it. My friends Country Scramble was also wonderful -- heavy and savory, it was a feat a will power that she was able to eat all of it. I was also so happy with the service and ambiance -- Blue Moon isn't huge and the wood ceiling + brick walls make it warm and cozy for a weekend brunch. The service was incredibly attentive and chipper, but not overbearing and forceful. All and all, awesome, awesome dining experience if you're out and about in Baltimore -- I'll for sure be going back!
(5)
Matt E.

4.5 stars... Guy Fieri came here on DDD and I gotta say he made a darn fine choice to do so. The service was friendly, the space was simple but unique, the prices were great, and the food was phenomenal. Timing is everything though, I came at around 11am on Friday and was told the wait would be about 40min-1hr. We waited down the street and by the time we came back, were seated, and ordered the restaurant had cleared out and there were a few tables free and no one was waiting (I wouldn't even want to see what this place would be like on weekend mornings). I believe they serve breakfast here all day so that's something to consider. They cook everything perfectly, have some really unique offerings (like Cap'n Crunch French Toast), and some southern specialties like homemade biscuits and sausage gravy. Everything is fresh which I can totally appreciate and the only thing I could criticize is that they didn't have an AC when I went and it was kinda warm and a tad stuffy in there. They're in Fells Point area of Baltimore so take the time before and/or after to walk around (especially Thames st) and explore and enjoy the day (if it's nice and sunny out). I'd say the Blue Moon Cafe is definitely one of the best breakfast places I've been to in awhile.
(5)
Kazuo O.

I'm more of a eggs and potatoes person but where else can you get the famous Captain Crunch french toast? So I definitely got that one. This dish was awesome and absolutely too rich for me to finish it, a first. The OJ was kinda pricey, $5. Don't worry about lines on weekdays. I arrived around 8:30 am on a Tues and it was empty.
(4)
Albert L.

I am absolutely blown away by this place. I take my friends who visit from out of town to this place whenever they come to visit me in Baltimore. Although their biscuits are made fresh and reheated using a microwave, they are still to die for. I have never tasted a better biscuit. Then comes the Capn Crunch French Toast. One of their signature items (the way they make it is featured on one of Guy's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives episodes), and topped with various/different seasonal fruits every time, this dish alone prevents me from disliking the lack of restaurant diversity in the rest of Baltimore. During one of the many times I've dined here, I heard a neighboring table saying that they drove down from NY just to have breakfast here! I have also had their omelettes and scrambles, and they are all very good as well. Beware, the location is very small, and a wait usually forms starting around 8:15-8:30 on weekends. Their OJ, although "freshly squeezed", is still a tad expensive. There is no doubt that i'll be coming here again many times.
(5)
Ted H.

One of my favorite breakfast spots. The place is small and they don't take reservations so be prepared for a wait, but it is definitely worth it. Try the huevos rancheros or their famous French toast.
(4)
Lissa M.

It was delicious!!! I had the Captain Crunch French Toast. The orange juice is pricey (so i took the rest to go) but it was tasty as well. My friends like the hash browns and the eggs I thought were good. You do have to wait long and they will split tables. You'd think they would have more table space, but honestly it adds to the quaint atmosphere. We put our names down then went walking around for 45 minutes.
(5)
Louisa S.

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. Seriously, best breakfast I've ever had. I saw this place on Tiple D's, and we drove almost an hour and a half just to come here. It did not disappoint! We ordered the Captain Crunch French Toast and the Sweet Baby Jesus, and even though I usually prefer savory over sweet, I can't say enough good things about the french toast. The french toast wasn't overly sweet, and the homemade whipped cream was just perfect. I was really excited for the Sweet Baby Jesus, because it combines some of my favorite things (crab, hollandaise sauce, eggs, hash browns), but I think it may have just been a tad too salty (and trust me, I never complain about too much salt). The Sweet Baby Jesus was still amazing, although not as good as the french toast. I think Blue Moon Cafe has ruined french toast for me, as in I can't order french toast anywhere but here anymore because all other places are nowhere near as good. Besides the food, Fells Point is adorable! I've been to Baltimore a lot, but this was my first time in this neighborhood. I usually stick to the Inner Harbor and Little Italy, but this has become my new favorite Bmore neighborhood. While you wait to get a table (which you will, unless you come after 2pm), walk around the neighborhood and go into the cute shops. We came here before Christmas, and the stores were having an egg nog contest. We went around tasting egg nog at different stores, and voted on our favorites. There's also an awesome gelato place, where they sometimes serve you free samples of hot chocolate (which is basically just melted pure chocolate) and you can go into the store and sample it with some gelato. Parking is kind of a hassle, but we were able to find street parking.
(5)
ThirtythreeLatinFlavors X.

Captain crunch French toast was delicious! Nice & cozy little place ! The staff is super nice ! Will return :)
(4)
Juliette B.

Cap'n crunch french toast and and sweet baby Jesus (I know, dnt question it, just try it) is to DIE for!!!!
(5)
Michelle K.

I went there for brunch, just the once. The wait was almost intolerable. My boyfriend and I grabbed a coffee and took a walk around Fells for an hour. Just when we were about to give up, we got in. I am sure the food was delicious, but we were so hungry we wolfed down our food in a matter of seconds. Of what I can remember, the hash browns were very crispy and good. The Cap'n Crunch french toast was very sweet. We split a cinnamon roll and I think I remember it having a thick cream cheese icing. I picked it off. The rating is probably lower than it should be, but my experience was not the greatest. Although I'll admit most of that was my fault for not realizing how crowded it would be. My recommendation is either go on a week day or eat something small before waiting in line.
(3)
Jennifer S.

I treated my employees to breakfast, which was of exceptional quality. The captain crunch french toast was good for a single bite, but way too sweet for my taste. The small restaurant reminded me of London restaurants. The portions were gigantic. My husband is a former chef so I am very critical. I really enjoyed eggs benedict, with perfectly prepared hash browns. My employees deserved a good breakfast. The servings are so large that we needed take home leftovers. The service was very slow and not attentive. The quality of the food made up for the service.
(4)
Traci C.

A friend of ours who is from the Baltimore area recommended this super-small place to us for our weekend visit. We're so glad we decided to cab it early one Sunday morning to avoid the long wait! We arrived at the Blue Moon Cafe (located in a tiny rowhouse in Fell's Point) around 7:30 in the morning. When we walked in, we saw that eight of the nine tables were already taken and quickly took our seat! The line started growing outside the restaurant at that moment. Food: Amazing choices! Of course my husband ordered the Captn' Crunch french toast (comes with berries and whipped cream, no syrup needed!) with a side of bacon and hash browns. I ordered one of the specials for the day; a brie, crab, and bacon omelet with hash browns. Both of us had coffee and a glass of their uber-fresh orange juice. Everything was uniquely satisfying, and we both walked out thinking that it had been the best breakfast we'd had in a very long time. The bacon was thickly sliced and had almost a peppery flavor, the french toast was thick and very sweet, and the omelet was an explosion of flavor in my mouth! The orange juice, while kinda steep at $4.50 per glass, was worth it based on freshness alone. Wait staff: Brusque servers (two handling the whole place at that hour) gave suggestions and kept the coffee coming at regular intervals. Efficient, but not overly friendly, the servers never made us feel rushed even with a line curling around the building. Price: We were so happy with the quality and portions of our food that we didn't feel too badly when the check came. For two very full breakfasts, two coffees, two orange juices, tax, and tip we spent about $60. There was absolutely no reason to eat lunch that day, so it was like a $30 breakfast and $30 lunch for two. Bottom line: For a unique experience at a place studied by Guy Fieri's show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Drives give Blue Moon Cafe a try!
(5)
Hector M.

Its a great place for brunch if you're patient enough to wait outside for an hour (luckily I was). The Captain Crunch french toast is a diabetic's dream topped with whipped cream and fruit, the bacon is deliciously thick sliced, and the cinnamon bun and biscuits to go were wise choices. I'll definitely be back to try their crab meat omelette.
(4)
Ronalyn T.

Super cute place to go for brunch. Like Alicia G said, it's so warm inside, then you have to wait outside. But the wait is oh so worth it. We had a cinnamon roll while we waited for our food and then had a short stack of the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. Oh me, oh my. It was soo foodgasmic. You know how french toast is usually dipped in an egg concoction? Well, I'm sure this was made some other way because it was just way too light & fluffy. It was perfect. I ordered eggs benedict with crab & bacon. Okay, so the crab? Not a crabcake, ya'll. It was plain ol' lump crab. I was super excited. The hash browns were pretty damn good too. I totally forgot what my bf ordered but it was hot. Oh well, his fault! Hehe. I will def come back. I have lots of friends that just moved to Baltimore, and I'm sure they won't mind going to great place for brunch!
(4)
Jennifer H.

The huevos rancheros Santa Fe are delicious, although I would prefer more salsa. Not really caring much for Cap'n Crunch, we ordered the French toast with berries and cream, and it was amazing. I don't know what they did to them but the hash browns were the best I have ever had.
(4)
John P.

I came here wanting to like this place. In fact, I'd heard great things about it for months. A friend of mine who is a very picky foodie told me that it used to be fantastic, but also confided that he hadn't been there in a while. I'm a big fan of heavy breads, so when I heard they were famous for their biscuits, nothing was going to stop me from getting there. I was in for a big let down. Upon arrival, which admittedly was about 4:30 PM last Saturday, there was no line for seating at all, as I read many other reviewers were faced with. If I had waited an hour in a line for this place I would have been PISSED. The interior is a bit odd-- the motif seems to be witchcraft and spells and stuff like that. If you're into the occult and witchcraft, you'll love it. The chandeliers in the dining room all had many bulbs in them, but only one bulb was working in each one. Is it really that hard to replace light bulbs? The music was a little hard and crunchy for my taste, and was emanating from what sounded like a boom box from the kitchen area. Even worse, it was XM radio, which features long bouts of talking on weekend afternoons by some English ass that thinks he's a music critic. Lucky us, we arrived just in time to hear him. As far as patrons go there was only myself and my dining companion Mr. X, along with a couple other tables. Not full by any means, and certainly not busy. We sat down and were immediately greeted by a very friendly and helpful server. She was great, so there was no problem there. Water was refilled right away, and menus were promptly brought out as she rattled off the specials of the day. I told her at this time that I'd like to try a biscuit, since I'd heard so much about them, and again, they are supposed to be famous for them. A few minutes later a small plate arrived with evidently what is supposed to be their biscuit, but appeared to be more like a square dinner roll. Further investigation by tearing it open released huge amounts of wafting steam, the sure-fire dead giveaway of microwaving. It was burning hot and dry as whip leather. Now I have never met a biscuit I didn't like, but this abomination was outright ridiculous and left myself and Mr. X wide eyed in disbelief. We tasted it, but left it uneaten. It was served with some kind of cherries floating in syrup that I guess was supposed to stand in for jam, but it missed the mark. For a restaurant whose trademark signature is "You know you want a biscuit," this was a huge letdown. I can't put into words how disappointed I was, and how puzzled I was that they thought it was OK to serve this burning cube of dried bread. Mr.X had a straight shot view into the kitchen, and watched each time as the cook loaded biscuits into the microwave and left them in there for nearly a minute. For brunch, I ordered regular french toast, because I didn't think I wanted to spike my sugar levels with Captain Crunch coated egg dipped french toast. Isn't that just a bit sweet? It just didn't sound that appealing to me, so I opted for the regular french toast, a couple scrambled eggs, and sausage patties. Mr. X ordered a bacon and cheese omelet with sausage gravy and hash browns. He was totally satisfied with his meal, where as I was less than blown away by what I found to be no more than two slices of limp, soggy, undercooked thin slices of egg-soaked bread. Even the scrambled eggs were overcooked and oddly arrived on a separate plate. The best part of my meal was the sausage patties, but nothing stood out. I did order a Chocolate Chip Sweet Roll which they bake on the premises to take home, and that was a little dry but still pretty damn good. Not sure I'd get it again though. Cinnabon is the benchmark roll to equal here, and if you can't do it, don't try; you'll just be embarrassing yourself. Overall, I have had better in many other places. I am much more satisfied at Double TT Diner in Catonsville getting the breakfast special. (Now THAT'S what a biscuit is supposed to be!) I am serious when I say that Double TT is a much better breakfast in both taste and value. It cost Mr. X and myself over $20.00 for this, and I didn't even get my biscuit.
(2)
Tia C.

If I could give this place zero stars I would. I didn't even make it in to eat, although the food looked good. There was quite a wait for Sunday morning brunch, which was perfectly fine. One of the servers asked us to write our name on the list, which we did. We were told it would be about an hour, so we opted to walk around Fells point. We returned about 45 minutes later, and went inside to check the list, and the server said they might have already passed up our name and to put a star by our name so it would stand out. We did this, then went outside. Another server came outside and called a name on the next page from ours, and after he called them, I explained to him what the other server asked us to do so we wouldn't be passed over again. He loudly accused me of lying in front of the crowd of people waiting. I suggested he go ask the other server, since she is the one who told us to do what we did, but he was not having it. He told us "nice try" and said we would be at the end of the list. WHAT?!?! Why in the world would I lie for some d*** breakfast food. It's not that serious. I am from a city larger than Baltimore. I know all about waiting for Sunday brunch. Good grief. We were so angry that we left and went somewhere else.
(1)
Tony R.

Spending a week in the Fells Point area and found the Blue Moon Cafe. Had to try the french toast. Excellent. But great standard fare and really exciting crab benedict. Went early and slid right in. I am told that does not always happen. But great food is worth the wait.
(4)
Matthew S.

Honest responses here. Even busy, service was good. Food, hands-down of course it was good. Large portions but quality is not sacrificed. My last experience, the server was very good and brought me back all singles for my change AND didn't ask if I needed change just brought me change. I personally like that touch, it's not a greedy way of doing things. If a server does it right, I give them extra tip. Oh yeah, before I finish, try the Capt. Crunch french toast. Get it A la carte if you want too. Just read the 400 other reviews that say how damn good it is... And forgot, the place gets busy, so expect a wait. Generally, waiting is not bad, if it is long, go walk and get a coffee around broadway square. You won't be disappointed once the food is eaten- there is a reason why it maintains a busy flow of traffic.
(5)
Barry S.

Yep. The Capn Crunch French Toast really is good ... no syrup ... just sweet goodness. I also believe they've perfected the art of the crunchy hashbrown ... and the blueberry pancakes (I hate pancakes and have never had a good blueberry one) were ... well ... AWESOME. I really want to give this place five stars but it's soooo small that you need to be mentally prepared to wait. I'm not really a waiting type so I probably will tell folks to "start at Blue Moon and if they are busy it's ok to go elsewhere."
(4)
Casey B.

Short staffed I think. Service was slow. Very small dining area and no place to wait for a table except for outside. If you're claustrophobic, it may be too close in there for you. Food was very good though. So, if you don't mind waiting outside for a table, check it out and see what you think.
(3)
Kev E.

Wonderful breakfast. Cap'n Crunch french toast is out of this world. Huevos rancheros omelette actually the best Mexican related food I've found thus far on the east coast. Service is nice but slow. This is understandable though as there is only 2 of them. Orange juice fresh squeezed tasting and good but kind of expensive. Definitely recommend.
(5)
Edward B.

This place is destination worthy! I stopped in with my son on a Friday at around noon and walked into a 1 1/2 hour wait - not sure how long it took but I think it was less than an hour WELL WORTH IT. The waitresses are down to earth and each of them seem to be on the ball. I was never a fan of french toast however the Captain Crunch french toast was AMAZING! Lightly battered, just the right amount of crunchy cereal and the freshest fruit I have had in any eatery. As my son said this it the best breakfast we ever had. Whenever we get the chance to get back to Baltimore we will make sure to stop in.
(5)
Bill N.

Long wait but worth it. a must stop. Big portions, don't let your eyes get the better of you.
(4)
Omecihuatl M.

cap n crush french toast and sweet baby jesus are to die for! if i want a good breakfast i drive ONE hour to eat here! service is always great and come before 8a or you will be waiting.
(5)
Ashley W.

I'm not huge on breakfast- it's my least favorite meal, but Blue Moon Cafe does it like no other! The Captain Crunch French Toast is phenomenal. I've heard people say, "I can just make that at home"...doubtful. It has a nice crunch and tastes like gourmet Captain Crunch if there ever was such a thing. I also tried their red velvet pancakes (I think this was a special, and these were amazing! So fluffy and moist! I think I had this 6 months ago, but I can't stop thinking about them!
(5)
Joseph K.

Just a random update. Their hashbrowns are bomb, lol. Smooth and tender on the inside, very crispy on the outside. Some may not like the smooth texture on the inside, but this is my kind of hashbrown.
(4)
Vicky D.

Be prepared to wait a looooooong time, even on weekdays (shouldn't you people be at work or something?). BUT it's well worth it and food comes out pretty quickly once you're seated. Cap'n Crunch French Toast is always a winner, although I personally can only eat one slice (it comes in 2 or 3 slices) since it's so rich. Their breakfasts are all good, and their cinnamon buns are HUGE which is why they usually ask if you want to split one for the table. This place is a MUST when you're visiting Baltimore.
(5)
Lev S.

Amazing little quiant resturant that has been converted from an old house. The food is amazing especially for their famous captain crunch french toast, it is superrrrrrr good!!! The staff are really nice and the place is decorated with local art which is actually aesthetically appealing.
(5)
Danny C.

Ok. Sweet baby Jesus is just a sweet dish. ( I mean it's sweet like awesome sweet. Don't worry it's salty not sweet as taste). Caption crunch French toast lives up the hypes. Wait is a bit long but you can easily kill the time around, Farmer's market and little shops.
(4)
Cherry V.

The Captain Cruch French Toast is so good! The slight crunch of the cereal and gooeyness of the caramel just made my mouth sing!
(5)
Sean M.

My girlfriend and I came here because we saw it on the food network. SO WORTH THE HYPE! I thought the eggs were a little bland (only reason this isn't five stars) I cast that aside a bit for a couple reasons. They were just plain scrambled eggs, not one of their scrambles or omelets, which I'm sure are spectacular. The hash browns were top notch. And what would a Blue Moon review be without mention of the cap'n crunch French toast. Easily the best French toast I've ever eaten. Nice and crispy, kept the texture the entire time. Didn't really have much obvious flavor from the cereal, the difference seemed a lot more textural. Absolutely worth a trip.
(4)
Kisha M.

The best biscuits and gravy I've ever tasted. Sweet baby Jesus is off the chain! Well worth the wait
(5)
Peter D.

The wait to get in here is brutal, don't bother going during peak hours. Everyone goes on about how great the capn' crunch french toast is, and that is because it is that great. The Sweet Baby Jesus lump crab hash is also crazy good- and very expensive. I've recommended everyone i know who goes to Baltimore to hit this place up. The decor is nice, staff is super friendly and they are open late. We even got to watch a fight outside when some guys cut in line. Great food and entertaining. Better then dinner and a movie.
(4)
TJ H.

By far the best breakfast place I've eaten at in a long time. Our wait wasn't long at all but filled up quick while we were waiting for our breakfast to come. We ordered 2 specials: sweet baby Jesus and hellfire hashbrowns also tried the HUGE cinnamon roll and the captain crunch French toast. Everything was excellent and we can't wait to get back there soon.
(5)
Bartholomew H.

The food was great, but the service was pretty terrible. It wasn't very busy when we were there (Tuesday at noon), but it took 10 minutes for someone to come and offer us water/coffee, and then a longer time for us to get our food. Then it took another 20 minutes when we were done just to get the check/get it charged.
(3)
Christine C.

At first our experience was exceptional, great waitress...she was very enthusiastic and knowledgeble about the menu and specials. We ordered a few specials and a few things off the menu. The food was AMAZING....in fact the best brunch we ever had. Then, we get our bill and noticed it seemed much higher than it should of been. The prices on our bill did not match what was on menu. One of the dishes was 10.95, she put 12.95. We questioned her, and she said..."Oh, these are the prices that they are going to be in the future" RIGHT!!!!! She even changed our coffee prices from $2 to $3. She also didnt fail to mention that she used to smoke a lot of weed, and this is how she came up with the creative menu. Sounds like her weed habit habit turned into a BIGGER habit to me. This really left a bad taste in our mouths......probably won't go back. Oh and by the way, this is the owner that did this.
(3)
Janon J.

4.5 stars! I am not breakfast person, but when I do, I go to blue moon cafe! The captain crunch French toast is a must try. Yup I said it... Captain crunch French toast.
(4)
Vinita B.

It's pretty amazing but not the best, most fabulous brunch I've ever had. It's great for a late-night after-the-bars meal but there are definitely better options in Bmore for a 11am brunch rezzie.
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Ruben C.

Had their Cap n' Crunch french toast. It did not disappoint. it was sweet enough with all that cereal and did not need additional syrup. What was nice about it was the fruit really cut down on the sweetness. The place it self is really neat. Coffeehouse meet diner. Would definitely go back.
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Lou S.

Yes the french toast is delicious - for someone who loves sugar and butter- but the brunch specialties are pretty average/really expensive - like $20 for egg Benedict ?!?! It is a nice ambiance, especially the hand painted tables and chairs are amazing. Servers are really nice.
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Bern D.

Foodie ALERT........not worth the 1.5 hr wait. They must be kidding me! Plate OVER-filled of well grilled potatoes (only one side) and a small amount of eggs. .The infamous Capt'n crunch French Toast was soggy and really no big deal.......I thought this was going to be another Honey's Sit N Eat from Philly.......NOT!
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Ipek S.

My last experience on a Tuesday noon was even worse than the previous ones; - 15 min wait for the server to take your order - 45 min wait for the food that is made from "scratch" - 20 min wait to pay When I was there last summer, the food was somehow way tastier. This time, my potato pancakes were disgustingly greasy and lacking taste. No worth for waiting nor crappy service.
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Michelle A.

I know this place has the hype going for it, but my husband and I have been here three times and each time we waited the expected hour only to leave feeling as though we had had vegetable oil for breakfast. If you are into to gigantic portions (seriously, one plate is enough food for 2-3 people) and hash browns soaked in oil, then this is the place for you. The stars I did award are for the cinnamon bun. Absolutely delicious! Share one of these with coffee and all is right in the world again. Maybe they should open up a cinnamon bun coffee shop so the rest of us can skip the wait for 2 lbs of hash browns...
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Brandon L.

Excellent Breakfast. Had the Full Moon platter with Captain Crunch french toast. Could eat here all the time.
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Thi V.

Love, love, love this place! Hate the wait! I saw this on the Food Network before moving to Baltimore and had to try it. The wait is typically at least 2 hours. Don't even bother trying to go in a large group. They only have something like 2 tables that will fit a party of 4. We have even tried phoning in our order for takeout and waited over an hour once we got there. Don't forget to sign in at the counter as soon as you arrive! If you do get seated, you have to try the captain crunch french toast but my favorite comfort breakfast is the country omelette. The hashbrowns are super crunchy! Delicious but not even a little nutritious!
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Tiffany K.

A friend from out of town chose this place for Sunday brunch. This specific Sunday happened to be the first Ravens home game of the Season. We waited about an hour to get a table, a little longer than I prefer but the city was packed. We were sat and ordered very quickly. We both chose the crab eggs Benedict. This cafe is very cozy and only a few tables on the first floor of a row house, also explains the long wait. Unfortunately we waited equally as long for our food as we did to be seated. In fact, a couple at the bar ended up walking out. Ultimately our food was good and I liked the atmosphere but the wait to get in and the wait for the food was just too much. I would recommend but keep in mind you may be there for quite a while.
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Chauncey P.

I took my wife here for a birthday breakfast and what an experience today was. I got the Sweet Baby Jesus and it was heavenly, lol. They have the best food, service and atmosphere around. If your nearby do yourself a favor and stop in. You could be as lucky as us and have the owner wait on you personally. Sarah has passion for what she does and this is now my go to breakfast food spot.
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Ken L.

Damn Guy Fieri for recommending this place. Got two different plates: the Captain crunch french toast and the shaved beef biscuits and gravy. French toast was great for the first two bites then it just became progressively sweeter to the point it's no longer desirable. The shaved beef biscuits and gravy were really rich but did not have any flavor and a big bore to eat.
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Liv B.

The diner fare was ok but expensive, service was mediocre (the main interest seemed to be in turning the table), the wait for a table was insanely long. With so many delicious places to eat in Baltimore, I have no idea why people are lining up here. With the door opening and closing constantly, the seat immediately to the right of it is unbearable in winter. I put my coat, hat, and scarf back on and alternately suffered from arctic blasts and overheating. We were clearly uncomfortable and when a couple other tables opened, we asked if it would be possible to move. We were told that is against policy once food has been served. The attitude seemed to be that we were were lucky to have gotten a seat. Owners: Set up one of those heavy door curtains, place the sign up sheet outside so the door sees less traffic, and/or don't seat at that table when it is freezing. At the very least warn patrons and give them the chance to wait for the next table. I did not complain when our request was refused but I won't be back.
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Ropc T.

My girfriend and I came here on a Monday morning around 11 AM. The line was out the door but luckily we were only a party of two and were able to be seated within minutes. I ordered the Cap'n Crunch French Toast. It was great! Huge portions of the french toast that were covered in home made whipped cream and fresh fruit.
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Jen L.

Quaint & a bit eclectic little cafe that seems to live up to the hype. I tried the Capt Crunch French toast, and my friend had the Sweet Baby Jesus. Both were exceptional! Great service too- definitely recommend~
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Address : 1621 Aliceanna St
Baltimore, MD, 21231
Phone (410) 522-3940
Website https://bluemoonbaltimore.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :7:00 am - 3:00pm
Mon : 7:00 am - 3:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Blue Moon Cafe

1621 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD, 21231

Blue Moon Cafe Menu

The Morning Moon

Sandwich Style

Something Simple

Buttermilk Pancakes

French Toast

Specialty Pancakes

Benedicts

Heavenly Omelettes

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The Morning Moon

Sandwich Style

Something Simple

Buttermilk Pancakes

French Toast

Specialty Pancakes

Benedicts

Heavenly Omelettes

On The Side

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