Great place for breakfast and lunch! The employee was very helpful in explaining what menu items could be modified to be gluten free. Very generous portion sizes as well. I will definitely come back for dinner and to sit in the outdoor patio!
If I could write 0 stars on this place, I would. We sat down and immediately had a flat Pepsi, but no big deal I didn’t think much of it. Little did I know this was a sign of what was to come. We placed our order quickly with a sweet waitress and the dining room was almost empty. We waited over 45 mins for our food to come— the gluten free Margherita pizza was soggy and cold in certain areas. My boyfriend’s burger was dry, and supposed to come with bacon but didn’t, the fries were old and the ketchup had a weird caramelized taste to it, which was likely old too. We were so disappointed by this place. They ended up comping the margarita pizza which I ate two bites of. The table behind us was also complaining to the manager. Will never go back here again.
What a cozy, cool cafe. My girlfriends and I grab breakfast and lunch here often.
Fabulous food! Flaky crusted daily quiche packed with flavor at a very good price of $10 fans it is enough fir 2 people). freshly made avocado toast. Best ever chicken salad ( pecans,!).
Delectable crepes ( savory and sweet), muffins, sugar cookies. You name it.
Lots of table seating. Bar stools. Outdoor seating in ice weather.
Large selection of teas and coffees.
May vegetarian and gluten free options.
Cool gifts and mugs.
Phenomenal in every single way. I love the consistent high quality of the food. The buckwheat crepes are my favorite as I have a gluten sensitivity and dairy allergy. I love that the manager/owner is so “hands on” with his cafe. It’s very close to the Patapsco park so it’s great to go here before hiking. Really great dining experience in an age where great quality restaurant food is hard to find, everything is homemade and delicious.
I reached out to Katrina, the Sweet Benefits owner, via phone to discuss an order for gender reveal cupcakes. She kindly and thoroughly walked me through options, and directed me to her instagram page that was full of beautiful inspiration. Katrina was also open to inspiration pictures from other sources.
I emailed her with photos and descriptions of my vision, and her final product was absolutely gorgeous and exceeded all expectations! Sweet Benefits was even able to deliver the cupcakes for a small additional fee.
Not relevant for this order but personally, I am someone with dietary restrictions and knowing that Sweet Benefits accommodates vegan and gluten free is a HUGE plus in my book- it shows the business genuinely cares about being welcoming and inclusive.
I have already recommended Sweet Benefits to friends and family and will continue to do so- and go back for my sweets needs!
Cute cafe with lots of gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options! Service was quick, food was good! Drinks were fabulous! I recommend for a morning bite to eat with coffee.
Went here to get some work done and was pleasantly surprised! Their waffles are gluten free but more of a banana bread than a typical Belgian. They also had a gluten-free red velvet cake in the case that I look forward to trying one day. Plus they have açaí bowls! I will definitely be coming back as gluten free cafes are so hard to come by.
Amazing homemade gourmet food in a family-owned bistro. I met the chef at an event he catered, and was impressed by his food and his friendly attitude. I came and had a quiet, delicious lunch on a quiet day and really enjoyed it.
My next visit was during the Wizarding Weekend, which found Old Town Ellicott City overrun with Harry Potter®️ fans. Cozy’s was jammed, with a line out the door, but they gamely soldiered on and got food out as quickly as they could. Everything I’ve had there has been excellent from omelettes, to hamburgers, to salads, to their homemade macaroons.
I also have a gluten allergy, and have had no trouble eating at Cozy’s.
They seem located a little out of the way, right at the bottom of Old Town, just before the bridge, but they are next to the best parking area.
I plan to return often. Highly recommended!
Celiac friendly
