Almack’s Coffee

Got the best tea I’ve had in a long time! I think the vendor is passenger? Anyway I mixed the sencha and lemon ginger. But the best part was great service! The guy who waited on me had THE best hair and was just killing everyone with kindness, care, and precision in his delivery of drinks in a really long line – all by himself!

The black and jasmine bubble tea are on the sweeter side, but it’s still good if you’re looking for bubble tea in Baltimore! The bubbles are soft & chewy. The environment at Almack’s is ideal for studying – huge tables, quiet, and relaxing.

This place sells bubble tea! First I’ve found in Baltimore. It was a little bit sweet but had that authentic kick of jasmine. My friend got a chai tea and it comes in a sturdy kettle and small teacup for self-​steeping and brewing; they even gave her a timer so she knew when it was ready to pour!
The place feels warm and cozy, with a brightly lit study table (the other tables are moderately lit as well). It was a quiet night when we went but I could see it being crowded during ‘school hours’. Would definitely love to come back and post up to work here for a couple of hours!

The coffee is fantastic. Really Good ambience to start your day. I tried the traditional macchiato and the cappuccino. Baristas are friendly and prepare really good espresso. The éclat sandwich is mind blowing!

Although pricey, the fresh made pumpkin latte was rich, and wonderful. In a sea of PSL’s, this one reigns supreme. The service was kind, friendly, and knowledgeable and I left in a few moments with the best coffee I’ve had in the area.

Two cats jammin’ in the corner, intense chess match by the bar and several students hitting the books. Almack’s is a hip spot to fall by for good espresso.
The barista was dialed in and served up slightly tangy espresso with berry, walnut and floral notes. Much improved over the syrupy sweet pulls standard at Tribeca — the previous tenant. Friendly, clean and fast service. The staff were engaged and open to discussing ones experience.
Make sure to ask what is available both for pour-​over and espresso. They rotate the blends/​origins to keep things fresh and new. I cannot comment on the pastries or food but the espresso merits a return.

Let me get this out of the way… This is simply not a serious business.
1)They open and close when they like.
–Many times I ended up going there well within the business hours to find the place closed for no reason!
2)When they close unexpectedly, they sometimes leave messages for the customer saying to check their facebook for updates… which are not there.
3)Communication with their customers is bad. They have no phone…
The contact is for a cell phone which they don’t answer so there is no way to know if it is open unless you go there.
4) With the new ownership, the products are disappearing from the menu.
–The menu is slimmer than ever, and the pastries they used to have are gone.
I’m not sure what their strategy is by deliberately wanting to lose their customers.

This place was Ok. At first I thought I liked it better than Tribeca (the coffeeshop that was here before) but after sitting and having a drink and a pastry I decided that I liked Tribeca better =(To me, I think the quality of the food and drinks has stayed the same aside from the vibe. I wasnt cool enough to be offered the frequent coffee card by the art student chickie barista.
Looked at their menu later and was surprised to see they had actual food (sandwiches and bagels) I didn’t see anyone order food the whole time I was there from noon to 2ish. Nor did I see any food laying out aside from a few pastries nor was I offered any food selections. I would have gotten some food having trekked a mile from downtown just to try this place out.
The roaster is gone and the ambience here is now all hipster/​mica kids/peabody…as if it wasn’t that already before. Dude no one and I mean no one around the place had any food and it was lunch time. My fav coffee shop in mount vernon has morphed into an anorexic hippie chick art student… with its dark moods and less bright lighting… it’s definitely maybe quieter and has its moments but wasnt the same as the sunny korean all about coffee dude I knew before.

Just had the best Vanilla Latte! And yesterday had a REAL Pumpkin Latte that put all others to shame!

This place is great. As out-​of-​towers walking out from the Penn Station MARC train aiming to explore Charles St., we happened by this place on our way down to the inner harbor/​downtown area and I was very happy to find they served bubble tea (which was pretty good). Their coffee is high-​quality, too, and there was a delicious-​looking selection of pastries. Bus your own plates when you’re done. Bathrooms were clean. Though it was a Saturday in the late morning, the place wasn’t overly crowded and there was a quiet and calm ambiance ideal for studying or working. Wi-​fi was available and there were plenty of outlets. Good place to meet someone for a chat over coffee, too. I’m definitely looking forward to visiting this place on future trips to Baltimore and its proximity to the train station certainly helps!

I was pretty bummed when I learned that Tribeca Coffee Roasters had closed, as they were among my favorites in the Mt. Vernon area. Luckily, Almack’s has done a great job maintaining the quality of coffee being prepared and the overall feel of the space. I also love the rosewater lemonade, though it’s strongly floral and probably something of an acquired taste if that’s not your thing.

It’s super expensive — more than blue bottle coffee hand-​poured in downtown san francisco expensive. They DO have drip coffee, it’s far too acidic (so brewed too hot) and they charge way too much for it ($ 4). So I stopped buying regular coffee and decided I’d try a mocha.
I paid $ 6 for a mocha that was maybe 6oz, the dude didn’t even fill up my reusable mug to the top. It was okay, but not as good as I’ve had. Definitely not $ 6 dollars good.
Look, coffee — even expensive fair-​trade hand-​roasted coffee — is not nearly as expensive as this place thinks it is. I’ve resorted to having to go to starbucks, where at least I’ll get equally crappy coffee for half the price.

Their bubble milk tea was below average, I was quite disappointed. The staff was not very attentive, unfortunately.

So the coffee is good and the people know what they’re talking about. They are also nice and the shop itself is pleasant. The reason I’m giving it three stars is because today marked the second time that my order was forgotten. I’ve gone here six or seven times, and now my order has been forgotten twice– and both times, I was one of only a couple customers. I don’t know if they are doing this to anyone else, but I pretty much just sit there for an extra 10 minutes each time until I remind them. They are apologetic, but I’d appreciate a free drink or something more at this point. I don’t know if I’ll be going back. Maybe I just need a break from here.

Friend took me here because she wanted bubble tea and I wanted coffee, and this place had both!
The vibe when coming in was really warm — it seems like a really cool place to hang out and I wished that I had my laptop to hang out for a little bit. There’s plenty of seating, and I saw people hanging around with their laptops and coffee (one guy had a teapot!), so I’m guessing they had the same idea, too.
I ordered a chocolate croissant as a snack (which comes from a local bakery), which I split. It was really good! It must be glazed with something because it was sticky and wonderfully sweet. For my drink, I ordered a Honey Latte, which was a good strong latte, but I couldn’t taste any additional tea, which I was kind of sad about. It does the job, though!
Friend ordered the taro bubble tea, which I had a sip of. The bubbles were great, and the taro flavoring really tastes like a legitimate tea, instead of an overly-​sweet milk tea or a watered down thing. I might come back to try the other bubble tea flavors, or just tea in general.
I’ll try to come back if I can, with some down time to sit and relax in this cozy spot.

They do not have drip coffee here. They hand pour and care about the technique. This is a «purveyor of fine coffees» where the barista might be able to tell you «look for hints of plum and dandelion». It is not cheap even for an ice tea… but it is GOOD. My lack of a 5^th star is that it is pricey but I drift in here because its local and battling it out with the Starbucks across the street. They also have fine teas and even «bubble tea». The space is great to work or hang… also an open, inclusive business (rainbow flag in the window). Great access to the University of Baltimore, its students, and faculty.
The place to go if you LOVE coffee… care for its subtleties… and want to savor. But if you need a quick drip to just get you moving in the afternoon, you could find it nearby and cheaper. It also takes a few minutes too… but nothing that good comes quickly.

Had an awesome chai drink this afternoon! Wow ! Fresh ingredients! I’m now a favorite.
A little busy because of Artscape but it’s worth it.
Trust me, good vibes, good people, great food !
Next time I will try more on the menu. And bring my bf!

Their cold brew is top notch (worth five stars on it’s own in my opinion). Looking forward to trying other menu items. Visited on two occasions and found the employees to be knowledgeable. Cozy atmosphere. I’ll be back!

I love this place. The coffee is literally the best in the city. They also have a good selection of pastries. I haven’t tried their food menu but it all looks divine. I come here every weekend and enjoy a cold brew and cheese Danish.
Can usually get a seat, good ambiance. Recommend!

I’ve been going to this place for a while (since before it became Almack’s), and it’s been a consistent favorite. I usually opt for a pourover so I can’t really speak to their fancier drinks. I did have a latte once, and it was solid. I’ve had a couple of their sandwiches as well and it was really good and fresh. Yeah it’s a little pricey, but its a nice coffee shop in a nice neighborhood. What do you expect? If you want cheap coffee fast, cross the street and go to Starbucks.
What really makes this place 5 stars for me is the ambiance. I work from home, and whenever I need a change of scenery this place is my go-​to. It’s a great place to work or study or read. They don’t have a ton of seating, but I’ve only seen them absolutely packed once or twice. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the clientele tend to be self-​policing when it comes to keeping it a work-​friendly place, and I’ve spent 6+ hours here without becoming even slightly uncomfortable.

This place has decent coffee and ambiance, but if you want anything else then this is not the place for you.
The chai latte I had was sub-​par and the chocolate-​chip cookie was twice as expensive as one you could get across the street at Potbelly even though it was just as good. Then my friend ordered a salad which cost $ 9 and took two people over 20 minutes to prepare. When it was finally ready it looked much less appetizing than a salad from Soup’s On which is only about $ 6.
It just didn’t seem like the staff knew how to efficiently make the food on the menu and the prices don’t justify the service or quality.
On the plus side, it’s one of the only places around where you can get bubble tea… but unless I’m desperate, I probably won’t be going back.

So Almack’s Coffee is taking over the place that was formerly occupied by Tribeca Coffee Roasters. At the time of my visit, the transition/​transformation was still in progress, but it already had a much different vibe and feel than Tribeca’s.
You can say farewell to the sterile white walls. The interior has become much darker with dimmer lighting and lots of earthy tones. It feels a lot more like a «typical» coffeehouse now. The coffee roaster is now gone, its space now being used for another communal table. In addition to that particular table, there appears to be more seating overall.
In terms of the menu, it’s very similar to Tribeca’s. You can find boba tea (now available cold… and hot!!!), looseleaf teas, and a variety of coffee drinks. However, there is now a frequent buyer card where after you purchase a certain number of drinks, you can get one for free.
Anyways, on my last visit there, I came by to do some work with friends; there is still wifi there. However, some people may feel it is a little on the dim side (think somewhat similar to the Bun Shop).
I already had coffee earlier that day so I opted for tea. My friend decided to go for the boba tea. She liked the boba tea. As for me, I had mixed feelings about my tea. It comes with an empty cup and a beaker-​like container filled with hot water and tea leaves. The tea was very good and there is about 2 cups’ worth of tea in the beaker – you can pour one cup of tea and have enough for a second later. However, this was where my mixed feeling came in. I tend to sip my tea so it takes me a while to finish a cup. Because the beaker had the tea mixed in with the water, it continued to steep while I drank my first cup. When I got to the second cup, it was oversteeped – very tannic and bitter. I would have liked a way to take out the looseleaf tea so that it wouldn’t continue to steep.
But overall, I really liked Almack’s vibe and look forward to seeing how this transformation unfolds. And next time, I’ll be sure to check out the coffee!