Here is my review of the Blue Moon Cafe, a favorite brunch spot of Baltimoreans.
My friend Erin and I ventured down to Fells Point on a weekend afternoon to Blue Moon Cafe, located on Aliceanna Street about a block west of Broadway. A small cafe with limited seating, Blue Moon tends to get quite crowded on the weekends, usually resulting in a long wait. Luckily Erin and I showed up around 1 or 2, a little late for the brunch crowd, and only waited a few minutes before being seated.
The server was friendly, greeting us with a menu of their specials for the day and asking if we wanted coffee. Erin and I NEVER pass on coffee. We decided to be adventurous and ordered from the specials, I the granola-crusted french toast covered with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and dollops of cream and Erin the Eggs Benedict with an herbed bechamel sauce. Both dishes were pretty good overall and I only had a few criticisms. They were quite attractive on the plate as you can see.
Erin and I thought the herbed behamel sauce on the Benedict was quite lovely and tasty. The eggs were cooked just right, not too runny but runny enough. The french toast was interesting. It took me a few bites to finally realize that the toast was actually an english muffin. I would never have thought to use an english muffin for french toast, however I am not sure it was the best choice for the breakfast classic. And the berries were a great idea but out of season, therefore lacking that deep, wonderful berry flavor. But aside from those criticisms, the dish was interesting and inventive.
Although the food didn't knock my socks off, it was as always a good experience with great service, tasty food, a cozy feel and the best location in Baltimore.
