Brewed in the County: Local Coffee Spots

Sip a cappuccino in a converted 1900s train station or sample crafted espresso drinks from a repurposed gas station, where your morning pick-me-up feels like a small escape. So, whether you‘re craving a cold brew, a frothy cappuccino, or a dessert-style breakfast, there’s a spot to satisfy any mood and morning.

North

The Filling Station – Sparks-Glencoe

Pull into The Filling Station and fuel your morning. The charmingly repurposed gas station building offers a quaint, cozy spot for residents and travelers to enjoy coffee and a bite before hitting the road. The popular pit stop in Sparks specializes in crafted espresso drinks and authentic Mexican cuisine. Grab a burrito, quesadilla, or carne asada taco and wash it down with a regular or unleaded blend.

 

John Brown Coffee – Cockeysville

Sometimes we deserve a little dessert for breakfast. John Brown Coffee in Cockeysville is where you’ll discover a “D**m fine cup of coffee” along with innovative pastries, donuts, and other baked treats to start your day. The micro coffee shop offers a wide range of espresso-based drinks, seasonal lattes, and weekly drip coffee options, but you can’t place your caffeine order without trying a weekly special like a Tiramisu Stuffed Donut, Tomato and Basil Danish, or a Bananas Foster French Toast.

 

Veloccino Bike and Coffee – Butler

Veloccino Bike and Coffee brings together community, cycling, and coffee in one welcoming space. Inspired by the bicycle culture of Italy’s mountain passes, owner Marc Lefkowitz created a spot where riders can rest, refuel, and recharge. Much like the hidden cafés tucked into quiet corners of Europe, Veloccino sits along the winding country roads of northern Baltimore County, offering premium coffee, fresh croissants, and professional bike repairs. It’s a hub where locals and travelers alike can connect and share their journey.

 

East & Central

Aveley Farms Coffee Roasters – Towson & Lutherville

Aveley has grown into a local hotspot in the center of Towson where students, friends, and coworkers alike can grab a fresh, local coffee in a relaxing atmosphere. They specialize in aero-press, French press, pour-over, and cold brews, giving you the highest quality coffee. Check out their Lutherville location, which has teamed up with Diamondback Brewing Company to give customers a bean to brew experience.

 

Diga Coffee Bar – Timonium

The popular coffee camper boutique bar in Timonium serves up bold brews and bites on the go! Their menu covers the whole spectrum of their customers’ desires. Start your day with a rich espresso or a Tiramisu iced latte and choose from a variety of food options like a traditional breakfast bagel sandwich or an Oreo Lovers Waffle.  Don’t have time for breakfast? Stop by for an afternoon pick-me-up or a smoothie and panini pressed turkey melt sandwich.

 

Baltimore Coffee – Timonium

The name Baltimore Coffee may be deceiving as it also serves more like an old-time country store. Come for the wide variety of unique coffee blends, but there’s much more to discover. Browse through their tea collections from the finest plantations around the globe, and indulge in the fresh gourmet cookies, candies, and other foods to complement your coffee experience. Gift yourself and others packaged coffee beans, mugs, coffeemaker accessories, or a monthly subscription of freshly roasted coffee that’s sent right to your front door.

 

Coffee Talk Café – Towson

Coffee Talk Cafe aims to brew meaningful conversation in the community by serving up empowerment, positive energy, and great coffee. Owner Narayan Khakurel is passionate about spreading good vibes, from friendly greetings and reliable service to uplifting foam art messages on each cappuccino. It’s the perfect blend of Baltimore-themed coffee, delicious sandwiches, ice cream, and an upbeat mindset that truly makes this cafe the talk of the town.

 

The Roast Coffee and Café – Glen Arm

The Roast Coffee and Cafe has been serving the Glen Arm community and surrounding areas since early 2024. What is now a quaint, community coffee shop in the quiet corners of Glen Arm was once a bustling railroad station known as the “Ma and Pa Whistle Stop.” The building is an official Baltimore County Historical Landmark and was remade to resemble the early 1900s Victorian style train-stop architecture. Pop in for a quick to-go drink and sandwich or relax in their cozy nook while sipping on a classic espresso beverage.

 

South & West 

Caffe Di Roma – Catonsville

Caffe Di Roma in Catonsville is a cherished neighborhood staple where friendly service, fresh-made food, and exceptional coffee create a welcoming atmosphere. Their breakfast is the star of the menu with options ranging from pancakes and French toast to omelets and cream chipped beef. Choose from an assortment of lattes, cappuccinos, drip coffees, or frozen frappes to start your day.

 

Gracefully Coffee Roasters – Windsor Mill

In 2016, owners Julie and Derek Freidell took their talents from Miami Beach to Windsor Mill and created the curbside coffee roasting business they always dreamed of opening. When you pull up, just stay in your vehicle and someone will come out to take your order. Select from a wide array of handcrafted espresso drinks or purchase any of their 16 specialty blends to use for your own coffeemaking experience at home. Don’t have the necessary supplies to serve up your own brew? They sell everything from grinders, machines and full pour-over coffee sets.

 

The Reister’s Daughter – Reisterstown

While taking a brisk morning walk along the quaint Main Street of Historic Reisterstown, you’ll stumble upon the only coffee shop in town, The Reister’s Daughter. It’s the second-oldest surviving structure from the late 1700s and still bares the original bricks walls with exposed wooden beams that create the charming atmosphere. The owners have a background in tea ceremony and coffee/brunch in New York city, and they staked their roots in Reisterstown to serve you a WIDE selection of creative tea blends, specialty coffee brews, smoothies, and muffins.