Best crabcakes?

Submitted by taco_perfecto t3_10vekj5 in baltimore

The last post on this that I found was 9 years ago. So asking this generation of redditors, if you can eat one crabcake, which one you got? Coming into town for a stressful medical appointment for my wife at JH so want to treat her to something fun. Thank you!

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MedicalMongoose t1_j7h0uq7 wrote

•Koco’s

•Jimmy’s - I usually get the ones you make at home so could be on the list cuz I make it so good

•Faidley’s -haven’t been in a few years, can’t imagine it’s any different

•Liberatore’s - Timonium location

•No G&M

•No Atlas

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mrm0324 t1_j7h28u0 wrote

I really like Pappas. Jimmys seafood might be the closest I can think of near Hopkinsand their crab cakes are good. Are you visiting the main campus of Hopkins or Bayview?

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jdl12358 t1_j7h62rn wrote

Near Hopkins, I personally think Dudas is one of the best you can get. Could spend a nice evening out in Fells as well.

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YoYoMoMa t1_j7h8tuz wrote

Faidley’s is the best crabcake in Baltimore and thus the world.

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addctd2badideas t1_j7haxc8 wrote

I continue to swear by G&M but some folks disagree apparently.

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shaelynne t1_j7hci63 wrote

Replying to 6flightsup (#1,737,544)

I used to be a G&M loyalist but the last couple times I've been there their crab cakes were dull, full of filler and just didn't hit right. For the price they charge its a rip.

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DarthTimGunn t1_j7he2a5 wrote

Replying to addctd2badideas (#1,737,890)

G&M is fine for crabcakes but not worth the wait. There's always a huge line and honestly I'm not much impressed by the rest of their menu. It's all very meh. There's a place right down the road from G&M called the Olive Grove that has equally good crabcakes and less wait time.

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6flightsup t1_j7hj4m2 wrote

Replying to shaelynne (#1,737,981)

Ahh. That’s a real shame. I was assuming that the exclusion of Atlas is due to the reported selective application of their dress code to exclude people of color. It’s a bit of a relief that’s not the case for G&M’s exclusion. I enjoy wings at G&M now and again.

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weahman t1_j7hmjfp wrote

Opened a can of worms. Some people say Pappas and Kocos but then some say they are trash. I can give you some recommendations from my list, they are rated Good, Eh and Sucks

Ill send in a message, it has links and stuff

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addctd2badideas t1_j7hmt9m wrote

Replying to DarthTimGunn (#1,738,052)

I only go for their crabcakes and when my folks are in town. Boomers are easily impressed by the joint for some reason.

But the crabcakes are good. I haven't had Olive Grove but I'll have to give it a try. My neighborhood is getting a new Faidley's soon so I'll probably swear by that soon enough.

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CaptainObvious110 t1_j7i1c66 wrote

Replying to crystalli0 (#1,738,366)

They have been on Reddit for about ten years. This is the first time they have ever posted in the Baltimore subreddit.

  1. How do you not know how to find posts about crab cakes in Baltimore after all that time being on reddit in general.

  2. There is no way you would have a hard time finding a discussion on crab cakes in Baltimore.

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bluejegus t1_j7i50qt wrote

Replying to TheCaptainDamnIt (#1,739,012)

I don't want fine if I'm paying for a crab cake though. I want damn good. Besides that, the place seems to attract exclusively the oldest, worst drivers in that area. The average age of their dining room is probably 55+

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Downtown_Stress_4363 t1_j7ibtug wrote

Kocos was excellent before ppl outside the neighborhood knew they existed. Bc of the volume, the service is now iffy and the quality/ taste of the CC truly depends on the day you go. Real hit or miss. We were loyal but nah!

Jimmy’s was on our sh*t list for using too much filler but we recently gave them a chance and we’re surprised that the quality improved A LOT! Pappas is alright and if you feel like being adventurous, Costas on North Point is good!

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Inquisitive_Force11 t1_j7iq9vi wrote

In Harford County, haven’t found one better than Box Hill. Pappas is very good In Baltimore.

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amberthemaker t1_j7isuyx wrote

I like Koko’s.

Not sure if they are still good, but my high school job was at Romano’s on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie and the crab cakes were very good. I haven’t had one in many years, but they used to ship them like G and M does and people ordered them all the time.

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BmoreCmore3 t1_j7j5u7n wrote

Nicks Fish House and Gertrudes are my favorite places to get a crab cake!

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Oldladyweirdo t1_j7l3a20 wrote

Replying to 6flightsup (#1,738,300)

It’s usually more about Atlas’ connection to Sinclair Broadcasting, general douche-baggers of owners, takeover of corporate restaurant group in areas where indie restaurants used to be plentiful, and then their history of discriminating against POC.

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