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Cafe Hon vs Bertha's Mussels

Both Bertha's Mussels and Cafe Hon are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Bertha's Mussels is the choice of most reviewers compared to Cafe Hon. Bertha's Mussels comes in at #3 in Baltimore with accolades from 7 reviews like BlackBook, Zagat and Lonely Planet.

Cafe Hon
Cafe Hon
7 / 10
1002 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211-2415
From $1 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"This funky eatery, specializing in comfort food and kitsch, is the centerpiece of Hamden's main drag of restaurants and shops, called The Avenue."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Elvis greets guests, but the real star at this Hampden institution is homey comfort food." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The American comfort food at this veggie-friendly diner is as hearty as the cafe's attitude. After dinner, slide over to adjacent Hon Bar." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"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."
Zagat Zagat
2.7
"Menu of "dependable", "affordable" American "comfort food"." Full review
Bertha's Mussels
Bertha's Mussels
8 / 10
734 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
From $20 /night
Frommer's Frommer's
"This Fell's Point landmark is known for its mussels and music. The decor is shabby chic, with dark walls and plenty of accessories proud of their age." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Green bumper stickers across the state command you to 'Eat Bertha's Mussels.'." Full review
Zagat Zagat
3.8
"This “old-school” Fells Point “institution” is famous for its “sweet, huge mussels” served with “out-of-this-world” dipping sauces by “friendly” staffers." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"The tag-line has attained bumper-sticker immortality of the level that a pilgrimage to Bertha's is required eating to earn your gastronomical PHD."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Classic, affordable seafood restaurant, tucked away behind a tiny Fell’s Point bar."
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