What a cute little place. The staff were all very welcoming and service was very fast. I had a almond and nectarine tarte that was delicious! I also had honey and oat milk iced latte that was perfectly balanced. The atmosphere was really nice. Right now, all seating is outside but it was still really nice with plenty of space and really comfortable chairs and tables.

Never had a bad drink from Bird in Hand! Love being able to browse books while I wait for my drink as well. Such a cute space too!

This place has been my go to coffee place for 4 years now. I miss the indoor seating and I dont understand why they still serve beverages in to go cups even youre drinking coffee right there. There is a new white woman that almost forces you to tip and is very rude if you dont. Hope the owners can train her better, I would love to tip if I am not expected to and you make my coffee in time.

The coffee and the egg and cheese sandwich are very good. Is a bit pricey, but worth it. Nice study place too.

I found this place by chance on a visit to the nearby Baltimore Museum of Art, and I’m thrilled I did. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Best BLT I’ve ever had. Really a fabulous place.

Cute cafe with many nice books! I had a chance to look at beautiful cookbooks in person. Students love it there. I’m not sure it’s a family or kids friendly place since it’s not so spacious. There are 2-3 tables outside, too.

Love this place! This is where I go to get a drink or a sandwich when Im visiting JHU... and I can browse the books while Im there, too. Wish they had my kinds of books though. :)

Ham and Cheese sandwich and tea were ok

Awesome coffee shop with great espresso drinks and scones!

Excellent espresso and cappuccino. The baked goods and menu looked tempting, but with only outdoors, unsheltered seating, I had to pass on the dining.

I always love coming to Bird in Hand not only for a coffee or breakfast, but also to browse the books! Their food is delicious, but also very pricey. I love that they have self-serve tap and sparkling water available. They have a fairly large drink menu, with specialty coffees, teas, matcha, and chai.

Loved the atmosphere of this coffee shop/bookstore. It was quiet with a lot of natural light. The food was also delicious with a lot of good breakfast items on the menu and I loved the coffee!

I’m obsessed with this place. The matcha latte and village fog are a must. Also the staff is incredibly friendly!!

Love Bird in Hand! Really enjoyed my nitro cold brew and zucchini loaf with maple icing. Bold flavor profile, excellent quality beans, and adorable atmosphere. They have created a warm and inviting space thats great for casual meet-ups, coffee dates, book lovers and more.

Cosy coffee shop/bookstore in Charles Village. Really good coffee and yummy pastries. Great selection of books. This cafe is cute and comfy with awesome coffee and food!

I love the fact that this place is both a coffee shop and a bookstore but together. It can get pretty busy with students but it has good coffee and lattes. They also do alot of literary events like poetry night which I think is awesome!

A quiet, quaint campus cafe atmosphere in this seemingly hidden gem of Baltimore within the confines of The Ivy Bookshop. Great coffee options and a robust lunchtime fare accentuate this charming little shop.

Great coffee shop/ book store.

Exceeded my expectations! The smoked fish was delicious, and the grits were very creatively prepared. Gluten-free sliced bread and muffins are available and can be substituted at no additional charge. There is a small but highly interesting selection of books to browse for purchase. The cafe remained comfortable and relaxed even during the busy Sunday midday hours.

Staff is fantabulous. Coffee is just right.

Bird in hand is a consistently wonderful experience to get a delicious warm beverage (be it coffee, espresso laced drinks, hot chocolate, or some soothing tea) and if coffee and drinks were all they did it would be an easy five star - however Ill say that the food is not a great bang for the buck. Thankfully there is tons of good food within walking distance so definitely get your wonderful liquids here and then go elsewhere for solid and cheaper nourishment.

A great cozy place to study for hours!

Got a delicious Greenhouse veggie sandwich and iced Village fog (Earl grey) with lavender and cream. Outside ordering was quick and easy. FYI: Theyre automatically including gratuity in to-go orders to help support staff during these difficult times. Good on them! While you wait for your order, be sure to window-shop for some great titles from Ivy Books.

Lovely staff and great coffee. Very chill ambiance with comfy seating indoors and outdoor seating also available. The books are on display for reading but you could also buy them. A winning combo!

Surprised by their pastry! Especially berry-glanced doughnut is yummy😋😋😋Also, the environment is comfortable for people either hang out with friends or just work alone.

Its great that you have vegan food options.

My first visit and it wont be the last! I took a friend we both bought books, drinks and brownies. Im sorry about it closing early though.

Cute coffee shop with lots of options, expresso beans are a bit on the sour side.

Good cafe with interesting and exciting coffee drink options. Has a book store as well. Good ambience and conveniently located.

Great atmosphere, great service, and great coffee! I recommend searching here for required reading for class!

Awesome coffee. Awesome space.

Excellent food and the outdoor space is very nice for socializing or even working.

Great spot to hangout, get a coffee and catch up on a book.

On vacation nice shop to visit

Excellent, highly recommended

Still open during COVID, limited seating is available on their front patio. They make a great latte with oat milk! Add a splash of simple syrup for a winwin.

Wholesome food. Great flavors. Warm atmosphere that allows for both socialization and productivity. Being surrounded by books and windows is wonderful, and the staff is great, too. Also, puppies are allowed at their outdoor seats!

Very nice and cozy place. I see a lot of people working here on their laptops or just reading a book while having one of their amazing home made drinks or sweets! Lunch was very tasteful BUT one toast is not really satisfying (one slice of bread), if they would make it two I would be very pleased since the topping was amazing. Quality over all is really good, Ill definitely go back and enjoy their terrace!

Its a really nice coffee shop! We usually use it as an alternative to the library, as a study place. The productivity here is a amazing! Other than that, they have an amazing collection of books to purchase! And the books definitely add to the ambience!

Safe to visit and Emma and her Staff still manage to make browsing and buying a book an irresistible treat.

During Covid time you can schedule a private browsing time. We loved the curated selection.

A little expensive

I really like Bird in Hand. It has a nice ambiance, a combination of both modern and cozy.I first tried their Egg and Cheddar breakfast sandwich and I was very impressed. The texture of the egg was very fluffy. There was just the right amount of cheddar cheese and it blended perfectly with the flavor of the egg.I also had a grilled cheese sandwich here. It was pretty good, but it was a bit pricey and didnt really fill me up.

Probably one of the pricier lattes Ive had (more than $5), but good nonetheless. Good selection of dairy free options (they had oat milk in addition to almond and soy milk). Shop is bright and clean and has ample seating. Employees were attentive and reasonably friendly. Might go back, only reservation is the price.

This is by far and away the best coffee in Baltimore. Weve been to many of the other established joints in the area as well as some of the newer places in Fells, Canton, and Fed Hill. Nobody pulls a better shot of espresso and their staff is very warm and friendly. They also bring in fresh baked goods and patisserie, which are incredible. It truly feels like a neighborhood joint where people remember your name while also providing an elevated coffee experience.

Really friendly staff, nice environment. Upstairs for studying/work. No kitchen, use microwave and toaster for food.....bagel sandwich was yummy regardless. Coffee very good, they roast their own. Not many tea options at all. Great neighborhood coffee shop.

To me having a coffee shop in a book store is pure genius!! The staff is friendly and they have the best water Ive ever had and Its. On. Tap. Also check out the food justice series talks the third Wednesday of the month until May.

Nice spot for a small bites and coffee. Usually there are people with computers working.

The books and coffee was delicious but the biscuit and gravy was too high end for me. Lots of sauce though, which was a plus but the biscuits were a little sweet.

One of the best places to have a good coffee near jhu. The place gets filled up quickly with laptops so reach early if you really want to work from the cafe. For regular patrons, loyalty card is extremely beneficial.

A book lovers bookstore cafe. Great selection, always fresh and current. Progressive and inclusive. The food tastes homemade. Like, really made with care. Expect nothing less from a Gjerde establishment. The only downside is that its often busy and can be hard to get a table. Just a good excuse to browse a good book while eating.

Excellent coffee shop and book store. Their pastries are always exellent, as are the entrees. Not a place to go it you want cheap mass quantities. All food is worth the price.

The staff was knowledgeable about their coffee and served up quickly. The food looked great as well. The space itself has a lot of sunlight and seating available. I really liked that they promoted sustainability by providing a water tap and real glassware for use.

Great place to study! The coffee and food is delicious and the atmosphere is really chill. Only downside is the price, but the price is pretty standard for a really good latte in Baltimore.

Great coffee drinks, unusual hot chocolates, a few thousand distinguished books. Their food choices are eclectic. We tried the butternut squash as well as the tomato soups which we enjoyed. The egg kale muffin sandwich was superb. The Speegle Smacks & Honey Bee breakfast bowls were delicious.Spacious interior with individual as well as common tables.Definitely a place to revisit.

This is a nice coffee/book shop. My family has had several of their hot drinks and pastries which was delicious. Their macchiatos are on point! I havent had any of their food items yet so I cant speak on that. Surprisingly even though its metered parking, Ive never had a problem finding a parking spot.

A quaint little bookshop with the usual coffee offerings & a liquor license; a great venue for readings.

One of the best coffee shops in Baltimore to study in. Not too loud, and not too quiet and most people are being productive when I’m there. The coffee and food —more importantly—are also brilliant.

Great coffee and food. Friendly staff and great concept

Lovely coffee shop/bookstore in Charles Village. Food and coffee are both excellent, and they have an amazing book selection.

This is a small off-shoot of The Ivy bookstore. There was coffee and some trendy books. It didnt work for me because I was looking for a larger browsing collection and more substantial food.

Digging the outdoor seating vibe, seems like the coolest spot in Remington/Charles village. My friend noted that the inside is like Anthropologie ate a library and barfed out a coffee shop. That said, the book selection is very intriguing; not an uninteresting book is to be found on those shelves.

Good legit cappuccino paired with some delicious fresh locally baked pastries. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Great food, atmosphere, staff, and service!

Very great place with presentation beers latte and more like books.

Stylish and such thoughtful selection of books. Great place for events

Lovely service and filled with books and delicious coffee, what else can you ask for?

Not a bad coffee shop, I didnt get that cozy feeling that a good coffee shop gives you but overall its a nice space that houses a coffee shop and bookstore.

Though I do enjoy the atmosphere of this place (coffee shop + bookstore), I did not like the response of one of the baristas. When I had asked for the pour-over for one of their drinks, they tried to just get me the drip coffee pre-made earlier. When I told them for pour-over, they proceeded to do it but had a remark to one of their fellow baristas that he wants the pour-over, but thats essentially the same thing as the drip. This really disappointed me. You should know that the pour-over essentially dedicates a certain amount of beans at that time to the coffee and there is a difference between coffee brewed at the moment versus being earlier and in batch. Very unlikely to come back here because of that.

Original, trendy, and surprisingly good on the edibles. Grits turns out to be an elaborate, balanced meal; the open-faced smoked salmon toast whose name I fail to recall was a culinary experience, for under $5. The only downside to this delightful place is no in-house wifi. Bring your portable hot-spot, or just come to chill, eat good food, and read off their shelves.

A little on the pricey side but their espresso and food is high quality and worth the splurge. Atmosphere is great - cute decor with lots of books to browse and big windows. The only downside is that its often very crowded so it can be difficult to find a table to sit at.

Great tea and espresso drinks. Tasty breakfast food.

Their baked goods are amazing. I also love their sparkling water on tap.

Good food, good coffee, a nice staff, and a really nice atmosphere. My one complaint is that there arent many seats that have computer chargers nearby, but even thats not as bad as it could be.

Honestly the most bland food I have ever had in my life. I dont think my dog would eat it and hes chewed on couch cushionsDrinks were great though

Really cute place and good coffee but after waiting about 20 minutes for them to bring my coffee to my table and seeing many others get theirs, I asked them about my order which apparently got lost. The girl working didn’t apologize.

Great iced lattes, iced teas, interesting scones, delicious quiche

Their menu selection has decreased, and the few good vegetarian options are now gone. The remaining options are mediocre at best and not really worth the price you pay for them. Perhaps, just stick to coffee/tea (which is still pretty good) around here for now.

The Coffee was alright, the staff was pleasant. The Establishment was filthy. There was dust on the bottoms of all of there chairs, not like a light coating, dust bunny style filth. Their HVAC vents were caked in dirt and dust to the point where it felt mildly disgusting to be breathing in the. The shop wasnt crowded and there was plenty of staff who could have been doing basic cleaning. This is a simple fix that anyone who had any respect for their business or clientele would ensure was done on a regular basis. If you want to overpay for coffee in a dirty setting, this is your place.

Great coffee shop near the University. Plenty of space to work and read. They have events that are free and many bills to borrow to read and for purchase.

Light-filled coffee space with an interesting book collection. Will return again and again. Thank you!

Near to university dorm. you can spent whole day reading books, chatting with friends, surfing on the internet or just grab aquick bite.

Great place, great staff.

Nice atmosphere. A little limited in seating when busy and a little pricey for a cup of coffee. But good coffee.

It is regular cafe. Its good for doing casual work and they have good food if you get hungry. They are a little pricey.

Super chill. Great food. Amazing coffee. Great place for a peaceful date without breaking the bank.

This is a nice coffeeshop/bookstore by the Johns Hopkins campus. The ambiance is lovely, the food is delicious and so are the drinks but I do think its a tad pricey. I paid $7 for a grilled cheese which tasted great but the crust was so hard, I could barely eat it. Ive been in a few times when there were no open tables to work- its a new and popular place! They are working on getting in house WiFi but Ive been able to connect to another open network in the building.

Its a nice coffee shop staffed by hipsters, the way it should be.

Cute place. Love the bookshelves.

Top 3 coffee places in baltimore. Their pastries are otherworldly and the environment is very cozy. You will always see Hopkins students studying and drinking capuccinos here. its great.

Great coffee and atmosphere, so my wife and I bought one of their mugs. Even the outdoor seating was pleasant.

It’s between this place and Three Bean for best coffee in Baltimore. Bird In Hand currently uses Counter Culture beans, which are a personal favorite of mine, and they never disappoint on the latte art front, as some other shops do (Ceremony, obviously Starbucks). The only negative I have to say is this cafe frequently runs out of product. I’m talking mostly tea and syrups and whatnot. The other day I tried to order a dirty chai, only to be told that they didn’t have chai. The time before that I tried to get the apple cider—didn’t have that either. So whoever does their purchasing needs to order more appropriately for their business levels.Aside from that one drawback though, I’d say it’s my favorite coffee joint in the city.

Fills that vibe to the T. Chill, open, accepting, clean and high quality. Perfect for a day of studying, reading, or otherwise jchillen. Highly recommend.

Excellent coffee, great staff and lovely ambience for getting work done!

Great atmosphere but I cant say I like the taste of the coffee. The food is pretty good, but the portions are smaller than what you get at other places in area.

Good food and coffee. The menu changes often, so check back to see what’s new.

$1 drip coffee if you have your own container. Very hip spot indeed

Great place to visit with a friend while sipping coffee or tea and having good conversation. There are snacks to choose from and lots of books too.

Bird in Hand has some pretty great coffee. However, its only a sometimes treat because the pour-over is really a show and you should take your time to watch it happen.

Food was decent, although the polenta we received was unsalted. The real value comes from the atmosphere, which is so cozy and equally inviting to solo and group diners.