The symphony crowd comes here for dinner, and handsome men gather at the bar. But by day, the city's non-profit sector settles down to do its good works, both one-on-one and in large groups that City Cafe accommodates on its dining loft. Chad Gauss' smart menu makes ordering a breeze, leaving plenty of time to solve the world's problems.--Richard Gorelick

Our website now has a section devoted to Special Occasion Prix Fixe parties.
If you are planning an office holiday party or celebrating a special birthday dinner, this is a good place for you to start.
Please pull down our MENU option and click on "Special Occasion Prix Fixe" to see photos of our semi-private loft and get all the information needed to price out and set a date for a larger-than-normal group of friends, co-workers or family.

Any amount above $5. Please visit our baristas in the front cafe area. Beautifully designed card and holder.

Chef Chad entered the Summer Restaurant Week Appetizer Challenge at Harborplace and took FIRST PLACE. Seared Scallops with local corn, tomatoes, pancetta, truffle mist, and beurre blanc. Restaurant Week kicks-off runs until August 14. Make a reservation today and judge for yourself. Congratulations Chad and Christian!

Baltimore Magazine's August issue nominates City Cafe #2 for Top Ten Burgers. "Chef Chad Gauss works wonders with his blackened turkey burgers - two moist, four-ounce patties on cheddar-jalapeno rolls, each topped with a fried-green tomato and chipotle mayo."

Did you know that City Cafe's Entire Menu is available TO-GO? Check out our menu on this website, which stays very up to date, and call in your order. 410-539-4252. We will have your delicious meal (or meals) ready in about 15 minutes, most likely waiting for you when you arrive. Carry Out items are paid for and picked up at the Coffee Shop counter (Cathedral Street entrance).

"The most improved Baltimore restaurant, maybe ever. The hiring of the wily Chad Gauss has restored the City Cafe to the hearts of the Mount Vernon neighbors. It's a pleasure to see." - Richard Gorelick, Baltimore Sun food critic. Nov, 2010

Congratulations Chef Chad!1

Baltimore Magazine names City Cafe's
Chef Chad Gauss as BEST NEW CHEF.

"We love the playfulness-and culinary skill-that executive chef CHAD GAUSS brings to CITY CAFE, 1001 Cathedral Street, 410-539-4252, in Mt. Vernon. After the restaurant went through a substantial renovation a year ago, Gauss came onboard to revamp the kitchen's offerings, too. He changes the menu often to reflect the seasons, but we still happily recall the meal we had there several months ago-a "TV Dinner" (Kobe beef, creamy mashed potatoes, a vegetable medley with edamame, and a thick brownie and "Three Little Pigs" (a grilled pork loin topped with pulled pork and crowned by strips of crisp bacon).

City Cafe is now on OpenTable.com, an on-line reservation website that allows you to "see" into our reservation book and make your own reservation. You can make a reservation for 2 people or 12 people. You can make it months in advance or just an hour in advance. If you book during certain times, you can even earn yourself a dining gift certificate. Find out all about it at OpenTable.com, or if you prefer to be taken directly to City Cafe's reservation book, click the ONLINE RESERVATION button on our website at the top of this page.

We are just one block from Stop #308 at Charles & Eager. All of our Federal Hill customers should get aboard the NEW Purple Route and take a free ride to City Cafe. See you soon!! More info at www.charmcitycirculator.com