Welcome to the Neighborhood!

Welcome to the neighborhood. Whether you’re here for a long time or just a few years, we’d love to help you make the most of your time in Baltimore.

Our Favorite Local Spots

These are a few of our favorite neighborhood things.

*We are not affiliated or sponsored by any of them; our staff just thinks they’re great

Coffee/Tea Shops

Koba Cafe
644 E Fort Ave
A great cup of coffee (or tea) and the upstairs is a great, quiet place to get some work done.

Hon’s Honey Marketplace
3433 S Hanover St
Hear us out, this is out of the neighborhood, but just across the Hanover Street Bridge.. This coffee shop is a workforce development venture of Drink at The Well, an organization that helps women survivors of various forms of trauma.

Restaurants

Ekiben
801 E Fort Ave
Asian/Ethiopian fusion - one of the best sandwiches in the city.

Little Havana
1325 Key Hwy
Cuban food - Sit outside for a great view of the inner harbor.

LP Steamers
1100 E Fort Ave
The go-to crab spot

Shoyou Sushi
1450 Light St
Best sushi in the neighborhood. Two words - Japanese burrito!

Barfly’s
620 E Fort Ave
Local Baltimore-style pizza

Bmore LIcks
901 Light St
Ice Cream with all the flavors. Try the Cookie Monster.

Miss Twist
1433 E Fort Ave
An ice cream truck that frequents the neighborhood. They also have a brick-and-mortar shop in Locust Point.

Parks

Riverside Park

We might be biased because its accross the street from us, but it’s a great local park with playgrounds, sports fields, great walking paths, a historic gazebo, and a community pool.

Fort McHenry National Monument/Shrine
Fort McHenry is the inspiration for the Star-Spangled Banner. Pay for admission to the National Park to get an upclose look at the fort, or take a free stroll along the outside perimeter of the park on a nice sunny day for great harbor views.

Latrobe Park
Located in Locust Point, has tennis and basketball courts plus a small dog park.

Places to Get Involved

VOLO
Local sports leagues for a variety of sports and skill levels.

Baltimore Bike Party
A monthly themed bike ride through different parts of the city.

Paul’s Place
A homeless resource center located in Pigtown. A great place to serve and donate used clothing.

10:12 Sports
A sports league for young men in West Baltimore. Help mentor or run their sports leagues.

The Well
An organization that helps women who have been through various forms of trauma.

Thread
Mentorship program serving Baltimore City Students

Local Churches
If you’re looking for a local faith community, we’d love for you to check out our church, The Foundry. If we’re not the right fit for you, we’d be happy to connect you with other great churches in the neighborhood.

Baltimore:

Actually, I like it.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • In our neighborhood, trash gets picked up on Wednesday, and Recycling is picked up on Friday. You can verify your street’s pickup day here.

    Use the green and blue bins provided by the city and set them out at your street’s collection point the night before pickup. DPW requests that all trash be bagged and placed in the green bins and all recycling not be bagged and placed in the blue bins. If you need replacement bins, need to schedule a bulk pick up, or the city missed your bins, contact Baltimore DPW or call 311

  • Good question! Parking can be tough in our neighborhood. Be sure to look at all parking signs before parking. Make sure your car doesn’t stick out past the building line or block access to crosswalks, bus stops, or fire hydrants. If your street is part of the residential permit program, you can obtain a parking permit from the Parking Authority. Ravens and Orioles home games will make parking harder, so plan accordingly. Honestly, getting a parking ticket in Baltimore is kind of a rite of passage.

  • Package theft happens frequently. Here are a few ways to keep your packages safe:

    1. Schedule deliveries for days you know you’ll be home.

    2. Ask a friend or neighbor who is home to grab your package until you get home.

    3. Have your packages delivered to a local business (with their permission)

    4. Use a PO Box from the UPS Store.

    5. Install a package delivery box next to your stoop for secure deliveries.

  • If you have an emergency or witness a life or property-threatening situation, call 911.

    If you need mental health support, help with bills, or help with food or shelter, call 211.

    If you need help with city services, call 311.

    If you smell gas or see a downed powerline, contact BGE.

  • Baltimore has a great city services program called 311. They can help you with broken lights, trash pickups, parking complaints, reporting icy conditions, fallen trees, potholes, and more. You can call them by dialing 311 or you can submit requests via their website or app.

  • Most of South Baltimore is District 11, so our councilman is Zach Blanchard. You can reach his office here.

Join us for church

Sundays at 9:30 & 11 am
165 E Randall St, Baltimore, MD 21230