Red Emma's Bookstore & Coffee (Closed Temporarily)
Sandwich · Coffee · Baltimore, MD
About
You'll find a mix of students, activists, and remote workers at Red Emma's, a worker-owned collective in Mount Vernon. It doubles as a bookstore with a dedicated queer section and an anarchist cafe serving fair trade coffee and sandwiches. Reviews call the bagels some of the best in Baltimore. Big tables make it easy to meet people.
Hours are limited: they're open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 10 PM, plus Friday and Saturday until 11 PM (though those hours are unconfirmed). The vibe is eclectic with vegan-friendly options, though some reviewers note it can feel dusty and staff may seem distracted.
Features
- ✓Browse the queer book section
- ✓Grab a bagel and fair trade coffee
- ✓Worker-owned cooperative vibe
Cuisine
Good for
What people say
18 community ratings.
From the community
“At least they had a great concept...”
The place feels dusty and dark. The decor is very eclectic, with plenty of fair trade coffee and vegan options. The staff always seems annoyed when you order, like you're bothering them. It often looks dirty and dusty, and there aren't many places to sit.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“A very interesting and very baltimore cafe”
This anarchist cafe likely has the best bagels in the city, plus a great bookstore with a queer section. They carry books on alternative culture, politics, radical theory, art, pop culture, and more. It's a very welcoming place, perfect for breakfast. With large tables, it's ideal for meeting people and has an open-minded atmosphere.
A guest · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Red Emma's have vegetarian or vegan options? +
Yes, they offer vegan and vegetarian-friendly fare, including fair trade coffee and sandwiches.
What type of food is served? +
The menu is cafe-style with sandwiches and coffee, with a focus on fair trade, organic, and vegan/vegetarian options.
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