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SoBo Cafe, Baltimore, MD

SoBo Cafe

4.9
4.9
1091 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
Located in the quaint neighborhood of Federal Hill, Baltimore. SoBo Cafe continues the tradition of American comfort food with global influences and expands it with vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and keto/paleo options. We serve craft cocktails, local draft beer & carefully selected wines. A perennial favorite among neighbors and visitors, we go out of our way to make everyone feel at home. We are gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan friendly.

We are a short walk from Camden Yards/Oriole Park & M&T/Ravens Stadium. We are very close to the Convention Center, Downtown & the Inner Harbor.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 752-1518
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our Business Lunch Platters or Boxed Lunches feature<br />handcrafted sandwiches or wraps<br />healthy salads with our freshly made dressings<br />gluten free, vegan &amp; vegetarian friendly<br />We will customize any order to suit your taste or diet. <br />Please contact us for more information.<br />Linda / linda.sobocafe@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    Showers/Rehearsal Dinners / Anniversaries / Birthdays. SoBo Cafe is the perfect place for all special events!
  • Neighborhood
    Federal Hill
  • Cross street
    Between S. Charles & S. Hanover Streets
  • Parking details
    Street (please read signs carefully)<br />Evenings - Shofer"s Furniture Parking Lot (Hamburg St entrance) - one block from SoBo Café - evening paid parking<br />West St Parking Garage - 40 E West Street - paid parking
  • Public transit
    Charm City Circulator (Purple Line) Stops: Cross Street or Henrietta Street, MTA (1 or 64 Lines)
  • Entertainment
    Music Tuesdays - join us for live music (acoustic or jazz) on select Tuesdays
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 1,091 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Best Value

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Healthy

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    American

  • Baltimore

    Best Overall

  • Baltimore

    Best Food

  • Baltimore

    Best Service

  • Baltimore

    Best Value

  • Baltimore

    Kid-friendly

  • Baltimore

    Healthy

  • Baltimore

    Neighborhood gem

  • Baltimore

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SoBo Cafe is a beloved Baltimore gem, celebrated for its "great food, excellent service," and cozy atmosphere. Known for generous portions and diverse menu options, it offers something for everyone, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian choices. It's a neighborhood favorite for "always cozy, always tasty" dining experiences.

1,091 Reviews
  1. James

    Baltimore

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drink. Service was friendly too. A neighborhood gem.

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  2. Allison

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First trip! Great service and delicious food. Huge portions—order with care!

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  3. Tim

    Baltimore

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu, great tasting food, great service, a true neighborhood gem!
    SoBo CafeResponded on November 11, 2024
    Hi Tim, Thank you for visiting Sobo Cafe and we are so happy to hear your enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  4. pedro

    Baltimore

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. Wish they were open on Sundays!
    SoBo CafeResponded on November 11, 2024
    Hi Pedro, Thank you as always for being part of the Sobo Cafe family and all your support through the years. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to seeing you again for a Raven's night game!

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  5. Cecelia

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I go to Sobo weekly with our dearest friends and it is the highlight of our week … for the food, the service, the ambience and all of the marvelous people who are part of the working family. It is a collaboration in process - a great team - that we rely on to take beautiful care of us. A big thank you to Anna, Linda, Spencer, Maya and Anna. If it doubt, … go try Sobo - it will be one of the best decisions you will make. Experience the homey comfort and bliss of an evening at Sobo where there is something wonderful for everyone.
    SoBo CafeResponded on November 6, 2024
    Hi Cecilia, Thank you for joining us for dinner and it is ALWAYS a pleasure to have you all as our guests and part of our SoBo family!!!!!! We truly appreciate the feedback and review!

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  6. Linda

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chicken pot pie is the best I’ve had. Loved the southwestern salad and the Brussels sprouts.
    SoBo CafeResponded on October 24, 2024
    Hi Linda, Thank you for visiting with us and we are so happy to see you enjoyed your dining experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  7. Yutaka

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a nice restaurant, good food, nice ambience, with reasonable price. I will surely come back there.
    SoBo CafeResponded on October 14, 2024
    Hi Yutaka, Thank you for dining with us and we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  8. Nancy

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood spot. Service is great, food is delicious and there is something for everyone!
    SoBo CafeResponded on October 14, 2024
    Hi Nancy, Thank you for dining with us and it is always a pleasure to see you. You have been part of our SoBo family since the start and we thank you for that. We look forward to seeing you at your next visit. The SoBo Team!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just Awesome!!! Food👍 Staff👍 Ambiance 👍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6 stars on a 1 to five scale
    SoBo CafeResponded on October 14, 2024
    Thank you for choosing Sobo Cafe and we are so happy to hear your enjoyed your visit. The whole team is beyond excited to see you awarded us 6 stars. Feedback is very important to us and this is truly a highlight!! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  10. George

    Baltimore

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are always wonderful at Sobo Cafe—and their menu is always varied and interesting.

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FAQs

SoBo Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 752-1518.

SoBo Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 1091 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SoBo Cafe

6 W Cross Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between S. Charles & S. Hanover Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Federal Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street (please read signs carefully)<br />Evenings - Shofer"s Furniture Parking Lot (Hamburg St entrance) - one block from SoBo Café - evening paid parking<br />West St Parking Garage - 40 E West Street - paid parking
  • Public transit
    Charm City Circulator (Purple Line) Stops: Cross Street or Henrietta Street, MTA (1 or 64 Lines)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Music Tuesdays - join us for live music (acoustic or jazz) on select Tuesdays
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (410) 752-1518
  • Catering
    Our Business Lunch Platters or Boxed Lunches feature<br />handcrafted sandwiches or wraps<br />healthy salads with our freshly made dressings<br />gluten free, vegan &amp; vegetarian friendly<br />We will customize any order to suit your taste or diet. <br />Please contact us for more information.<br />Linda / linda.sobocafe@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    Showers/Rehearsal Dinners / Anniversaries / Birthdays. SoBo Cafe is the perfect place for all special events!
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