Atwater's

 

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R. E.

Owings Mills, MD

I often go to the Atwater's located in Towson for lunch.  I love their roast beef sandwich and their soups never disappoint.  Yes, it is pricey, but worth it!  If you are getting something to go, I would recommend that you call it in for pick up as there is not much room to stand and wait for your food.  They always have their daily menu posted on their website.

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James L.

Baltimore, MD

For what it is - a market that is committed to providing fresh produce, goods and services while remaining true to local businesses - Atwater's gets 4 stars.

Yes, it is expensive - $30 for a bowl of soup, 2 sandwiches, a slice of pie, and coffee - but what place that supports local growers isn't? Plus, it is catering to the Roland Park demographic, so I don't think you should expect anything cheaper.

Well then, what convinced me to overlook the expensive menu options to give it a "great" rating?

The "great":
- The food. We had a creole clam chowder, and it was awesome. I love good soups, and Atwater's has never once disappointed me. This one was especially hearty, with big chunks of Andouille sausage, clams, and veges giving each bite flavor and texture. Add in the fact that they include not just a regular baguette, but a raisin walnut baguette, and you could get full by just eating the soup. However, we had more than the soup! j also ordered a turkey and brie sandwich with fresh greens and cucumbers on cranberry almond bread. The turkey portions were generous, and all the flavors went very well together. I wish I could've tasted more brie, but that is a minor quibble. I ordered a corned beef and swiss sandwich on toasted country white bread with a side of coleslaw. The coleslaw was not that memorable, but the sandwich was delicious. There was a hint of Russian dressing that did not overwhelm the corned beef flavor, and the bread was perfectly toasted! Quite satisfying!!

For "dessert" we had a banana cream pie finished with meringue. The crust was flaky, the banana cream was delicious, and the meringue was fluffy and light......oh so good. I think this was the highlight of my meal.

Adding to my enjoyment was the "cold brewed" coffee that I ordered. Apparently, if you brew coffee cold and store it overnight cold, it loses it's acidity and becomes really smooth. Well, call me a believer in that!! It was definitely smoother in my mouth than regular coffee, and I have to believe that made it all the more wonderful to drink.

- The service. The place was pretty crowded, but once we sat down, a server came and promptly took our order. Better than that, we received our food in 5 minutes! That was a pleasant surprise.

- The purpose. Like I mentioned before, all the items from Atwater's is from local area farms and businesses. I will always support the local growers and am willing to overlook the price because of that.

Bottom line, Atwater's is a great one of a kind market that serves great food while remaining committed to the local community. The only reason why it is not 5 stars is because it never has utterly blown me away in any aspect. Few places have. But that doesn't mean it isn't the best at what it does in the Baltimore area, and I think it is.

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Victoria W.

Hacienda Heights, CA

the BEST fruit tart I have EVER had!!! Seriously.  When my sister comes home during school break, I'm going to ask her to bring one back with her =]

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A E.

Arlington, MA

A friend of mine who I was visiting this past weekend took me to Atwater's.  The food was enjoyable - a lovely pork soup and a half of a pastrami sandwich.  The menu is inventive. My major complaint is their prices are WAY overpriced to the point of being offensive. Atwater's charged 4.95 for half/9.50 for a whole sandwich. I was appalled at how tiny the sandwich was.  It's not like a large hunk of bread or a roll or even a ton of meat.  It was regular sandwich you might make at home.  Coming from NY where you might pay the same price for a sandwich but you are actually getting some substance and certainly won't be hungry 30 minutes later.  I'm sorry B-More you are getting taken for a ride at Atwater's if you get a sandwich.

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JO' G.

Baltimore, MD

Last weekend was so chilly, I knew it was time for a trip to Atwater's. Where else can you get such an exciting assortment of freshly-made, deliciously chunky soups? Plus, each bowl comes with a hunk of warm home-made bread -- last time it was pumpernickel!

And...since this place is part of the larger Belvedere Square, it's so easy to follow up the soup with a fresh coffee, chocolate-covered pretzel or yummy cookie from one of the adjoining shops. What a great place for a lazy Saturday lunch.

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Cecilia M.

Menlo Park, CA

Very delicious.  Really excellent fruit tarts.  I like to think of myself as a pretty good amateur baker, but these make me feel like an amateur.  They manage to get the flakyness and moitness and right amount of cooking for the crust and not get all soggy from the fruit.  Not fussy, just expertly done with good ingredients.  Yum.  Oh and the hearty breads are great.  My endorsement for the soups: I generally don't get excited about soups, but theirs made me look forward to soups.  Note: this is in Belvedere Square, so it is not a restaurant, just part of the market.

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