The 11 Best Lunch Spots Within 10 Minutes’ Walk of Co-Balt
If you’re us, your day probably goes something like this…
You get up, get ready, and have breakfast. Then, you come to work and start chipping away at the day’s to-do list. Eventually, you look up to check the clock, positive it’s lunchtime. But it’s not. It’s only 10:45 a.m. and you’re already thinking about what to do for lunch.
After all, working hard works up a big appetite.
So, if you’re looking for a great lunch spot to visit without eating up too much of your workday, we’ve got you covered.
Here are our eleven favorite places to grab a midday bite within a ten-minute walk from Co-Balt.
Bella-Roma
Looking for some incredible pizza, pies, subs, and traditional Italian and Greek eats? Then you’re going to love Bella-Roma. This informal New York-style corner pizzeria offers amazing food in a casual setting.
Distance from Co-Balt: 3 minutes
Address: 3600 Falls Rd
Hours: Opens at 11:00am daily
Phone Number: 410-467-2751
Mona’s Super Noodle
In the heart of Hampden, you’ll find Mona’s Super Noodle. This small, family-owned noodle shop brings Southeast Asian recipes from their family to yours. Here, you’ll find everything from spring rolls to chicken satay, Pad Thai, and much more.
Distance from Co-Balt: 4 minutes
Address: 850 W 36th St
Hours: Opens at 11:00am daily (closed on Mondays)
Phone Number: 667-930-3119
Spring Cafe
Expand your palate with a taste of international cuisine at Spring Cafe which serves authentic modern Afghan dishes. Located in a small house, this restaurant offers big flavor, from traditional rice dishes to salads and sweet treats. They’ve even got vegetarian and vegan options.
Distance from Co-Balt: 2 minutes
Address: 900 W 36th St
Hours: Opens at 11:00am daily (closed Tuesdays)
Phone Number: 571-265-5926
Avenue Kitchen & Bar
Avenue Kitchen & Bar is a casual restaurant and bar that offers American-style dishes sparked with Mexican flavors, South American hints, and Mediterranean flares. It’s also got something for everyone with a ton of vegan, seafood, and meaty options on the menu.
Distance from Co-Balt: 2 minutes
Address: 911 W 36th St
Hours: Opens at 12:00pm daily (except Wednesdays when it opens at 3:00pm)
Phone Number: 443-961-8515
Daniela Restaurant
Established in 2011, Ristorante Daniela serves hand made Sardinian and Italian cuisine.
Every detail and part of each recipe served at the restaurant is made completely from scratch, from the pasta and sauces to the puff pastry and creams in their delicious desserts.
Distance from Co-Balt: 5 minutes
Address: 824 W 36th St,
Hours: 11:00am until 9:00pm daily (closed Monday)
Phone Number: 443-759-9320
The Verandah Kitchen
If you’re looking for a late lunch, check out The Verandah Kitchen (it opens at 4:00pm, but we all know how the workday can fly by). A perfect embodiment of Hampden, this restaurant is located in a quirky and vividly colored row house on The Avenue. Originally a quaint lunch cafe offering Indian street food, the restaurant has revamped its menu concept to be designed as Indian Small Plates to fit with Indian meal traditions.
Distance from Co-Balt: 4 minutes
Address: 842 W 36th St,
Hours: From 4:00pm daily (closed on Mondays)
Phone Number: 667-260-4784
Ekiben
Often touted as “the best food ever eaten” by many of its reviewers and named the best budget restaurant and best sandwich spot by Buzzfeed, Ekiben offers a unique take on Asian Fusion. This simple counter-serve restaurant situated at an alleyway storefront serves up some incredible dishes. Don’t miss out on their incredible bao buns!
Distance from Co-Balt: 3 minutes
Address: 911 W 36th St
Hours: Daily from 11:30am until 3:30pm then from 4:30pm until 10:00 pm (closed Sundays)
Phone Number: Online orders only!
Papi’s Tacos
We recently featured Papi’s Tacos in our roundup of the best places to grab a cocktail because of its incredible margaritas. Now, it’s making a second appearance on our lunch list because of its great atmosphere, friendly staff, and tasty tacos.
Distance from Co-Balt: 7 minutes
Address: 3820 Falls Rd
Hours: Every weekday at 11:30am and on weekends at 11:00am
Phone Number: 443-449-5796
Souvlaki
Souvalaki’s goal was to attempt to redefine the term “traditional Greek cuisine” both aesthetically and quality-wise. In doing so, they came across a dilemma: does traditional mean “old?” They then created a contemporary restaurant with recipes that maintain traditional character and exceptional quality.
Distance from Co-Balt: 1 minute
Address: 1103 W 36th St
Hours: Daily at 11:00am
Phone Number: 410-243-0750
Golden West
Golden West Cafe is a beloved Baltimore culinary institution, serving Americana cuisine and Southwest comfort food, rooted in traditional New Mexican specialties. After opening more than 20 years ago in a tiny space on The Ave, Golden West relocated to its current, larger space in 2003, in order to accommodate the constantly expanding crowd of loyal regulars and curious new customers.
Distance from Co-Balt: 1 minute
Address: 1105 W 36th St
Hours: Open on weekdays from 11:00am and from 9:00am on weekends
Phone Number: 410-889-8891
Luigi’s Deli
You don’t want to miss this classic Italian deli. From pizzas to sandwiches, salads, appies, and more, you’ll find something on their menu that will hit the spot of whatever you’re craving for lunch.
Distance from Co-Balt: 4 minutes
Address: 846 W 36th St
Hours: Daily from 11:00am until 3:00pm
Phone Number: 443-438-4195
There’s nothing that takes a workday from good to great like an incredible lunch. So, if you’re looking for an amazing local favorite, check out one these eleven neighborhood staples.
If you don’t work in Hampden but would like to find an inspiring and professional office space in the neighborhood, just get in touch today. We’d be happy to have you!
