A "landmark" of "Baltimore quirk", this Hampdenite "marches on" following a "trademark dispute" over the word ‘hon' and a subsequent "Gordon Ramsay makeover" that tweaked the menu of "dependable", "affordable" American "comfort food" and modded up the decor; some find "more big hair than great fare", declaring "meh, hon", but "out-of-town visitors" and local supporters still "love" going "for...
Cafe Hon Restaurant Review:
Hon-in-chief Denise Whiting created a publicity firestorm when she trademarked the word “hon,” which Baltimoreans have long considered community property. She later not only recanted, but also started anew with a makeover, courtesy of chef Gordon Ramsay and his “Kitchen Nightmares” crew. Gone was the spunky, second-hand shop setting complete with plenty of hon-themed kitsch, which had been the...
Iconically Baltimore, and primary sponsor of the "Hon fest", Café Hon is the embodiment of all that is wonderful, terrible, amazing and terrifyingly tacky about Baltimore. Kicked-up classic comfort foods like Turkey Meatloaf, Baked Tilapia Caesar Salad, Chili "Hon"-style with cheese and onions, compliment the quirky, cantankerous staff who give the place its authentically Bawlmer flavor. But...
Elvis greets guests, but the real star at this Hampden institution is homey comfort food. The specialty is "Much Better than Mom's" meatloaf with mashed potatoes. At dinner, you'll find spaghetti, pork chops, and roast beef. The lunch menu includes chicken salad, grilled cheese, burgers, and blue-plate specials. Come for breakfast and get killer coffee and "Hon Buns," cinnamon rolls as big as...