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Cafe, Deli & Specialty Foods

While you are in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, stop inside one of our many European-style cafés where you can enjoy specialty coffees, espressos, lattes, fresh Italian gelato, gourmet ice cream, sandwiches and wraps. Along with sipping a cup of coffee and nibbling on some light bites, enjoy our cafes’ relaxed atmosphere of art, music and books. Find one nearby.

49 West Coffeehouse
Annapolis' unique European-style cafe. Enjoy a relaxed and ongoing atmosphere of art, music, books, newpapers and conversation with gourmet fare and eclectic wine selections. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night for martinis and other spirits. Live nightly music.

Annapolis Ice Cream Company
Voted Best of Annapolis six straight years! 100% store-made using natural and organic ingredients. Open 7 days. Closed Christmas Day.

Aromi D'Italia Annapolis
Original Italian Café - Fresh Italian Gelato/ice Cream, luscious Italian Pastries, espresso and coffee. Homemade soups, pizza, salads, sandwiches and oven baked pasta. Everything is made fresh daily on site!

bb Bistro LLC
bb Bistro specializes in the best local food and coffee in Annapolis. Gardens on site, breakfast and lunch. Family friendly. Organic chicken, farm-fresh eggs, vegetarian and celiac (wheat and gluten free options) friendly.

Boatyard Bar & Grill
Sail Magazine - "One of the World's Top Sailing Bars." Where local sailors, fishermen and lovers of the Chesapeake enjoy pint drinksand great crabcakes. Fresh seafood specials daily, steaks. Weekend brunch. Kids welcome.

Cafe Ole
Across the street from the Visitors Center, Annapolis' original espresso bar/coffee shop. Featuring specialty-roasted coffees, espressos, cappuccino, lattes and non-coffee drinks - hot or iced. Fine baked goods, savory and sweet, for a meal or snack.

Cakes and Confections Gourmet Bakery
An old-fashioned but upscale full service bakery supplying all types of pastries, pies and cakes, as well as sandwiches to the Annapolis and Anne Arundel community for over 9 years.

Chick & Ruth's Delly/Scotlaur Inn
Open 7 days - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. Old fashioned milk-shakes, ice cream. Bed & Breakfast - 10 beautiful rooms - private baths and color TV. Full breakfasts.

Crush Winehouse
A true European wine bar featuring wine tastings, retail wine, small plates and pairings. Crush Winehouse is your destination for a relaxed wine experience.

Fresh Farm Markets
Fresh Farm Markets sponsor a producer-only farmers market in downtown Annapolis (city dock) every Sunday, 8:30AM – 12:00PM, from May 2 – November 21, 2010. Local farmers, local foods and educations programs at the market.

Giolitti Delicatessen
A local favorite. Dine-in/take out menu features fresh baked breads, Boar's Head meats and cheeses, pastas, soups and salads made in-house. Great retail offerings include imported meats, cheeses, olives and wine. Extensive catering and special events in cluding cooking classes and monthly wine dinners.

Kilwin's Chocolates & Ice Cream
kilwin's an old fashioned sweet shop serves the finest chocolates, fudge, and ice cream. Watch fudge being paddled, caramel apples dipped, peanut brittle stretched or just enjoy a treat! Gifts available.

Main Ingredient Cafe & Catering, The
From intimate bridal showers for 10 to formal weddings for 250. Customized events from the simple to the elaborate. Full service, corporate drop-offs and an award winning bakery. Awarded “Best Caterer, Best Desserts and Best Chef!”

Metro Diner Cafe
METRO Diner Cafe is a unique dining experience combining the speed, convenience and moderate pricing of quick service concepts with the food quality, service and atmosphere of a full service restaurant. Metro serves a broad selection of updated American favorites, with healthy options using fresh, all natural, local ingredients whenever possible. METRO offers ALL DAY BREAKFAST with hearty breakfast classics, farm fresh omelettes, contemporary grilled panini sandwiches and other specialty choices. At METRO Diner Café you can choose to go healthy with whole wheat, heart healthy, and vegetarian options. Metro gives diners great control over selection, time and spending- no tipping necessary.

Sofi's Crepes
Serving fresh, fast and fun sweet or savory crepes - packaged perfectly for walking around the docks or to eat at our sidewalk cafe!

Tastings Gourmet Market
Tastings is a unique gourmet market specializing in artisanal cheese, meats, olive oil vinegars and Parisian chocolates. Enjoy fresh sandwiches salads prepared daily. Located adjacent to Wine Cellars of Annapolis in Clock Tower.

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