Fall has arrived with cooler weather, seasonal scenery and family fun, and in October, families tend to look for familiar, hearty comfort foods to warm the heart and spirit. Head towards Baltimore’s best places for cozy fall meals this season.
B-More Pies & Sweets | Baltimore
There are few things that elicit home-cooked comfort on a chilly fall day more than a fresh-baked pie. Located on O’ Donnell Street, B-More Pies and Sweets offers more than 75 varieties of sweet pies, savory pies and quiches for visitors to choose from. The shop offers popular savory sellers such as SMOG (steak, mushroom, onion and Gruyere), Chicken Pot Pie, Pulled Pork BBQ and Cannonball (bratwurst roasted with peppers and onions in Heavy Seas Loose Cannon IPA) pies. There are also quiches such as Spinach & Goat Cheese and Greek Quiche. Popular sweet pie options include The B-More Strawberry Pie, Traditional Pecan and Apple Butter Crumb. The fall menu includes Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Pecan and Mixed Berry pies for those in an autumn mood. bmorepies.com
Coffee Coffee | Bel Air
Stop by the family-run Coffee Coffee for breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea and gifts or enjoy a brisk autumn stroll to the Bel Air Farmers’ Market (open through Nov. 21) where you can find the café as a vendor on Saturday mornings. Coffee Coffee has a very active presence in the community and a friendly neighborhood vibe. It was voted Harford County’s best coffee shop, and its homegrown menu reflects the season and both regional/local specialties and comfort foods. You’ll find sandwiches, paninis, wraps, a soup of the day, weekly specials, bakery menu items and more for a cozy fall mall, including a chai latte, pumpkin chocolate chip scone, harvest toast (made with butternut squash and housemade savory granola) and soups like lentil or paste e fagiole. coffeecoffee-online.com
MeatMan Pit Beef & Catering | Edgemere
MeatMan Pit Beef & Catering is the stop for a hearty wood-fired fall meal in a family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy hot beef and turkey platters, which come with cubed smoked potatoes smothered in savory gravy. For kids, there are plenty of options including the restaurant’s popular mac and cheese and sliders. Kids and adults can enjoy sides, pies, beverages, sliders and sandwiches featuring MeatMan’s pit beef, ham, turkey and pulled pork. meatmancatering.com
Trattoria Amore | Ellicott City
This Italian ristorante has a variety of comfort foods that all ages can enjoy. Its menu has pizza options for everyone, including gluten-free and make-your-own pizza, all made from fresh dough daily. It also features pastas served with homemade garlic bread; chicken, veal and seafood entrees; subs and wraps; salads, a kids’ menu and other specialties, with sides, desserts and drinks you can pair for a filling Italian meal. trattoriaamore.com
