Bites Nearby: Local Caffeination Stations

It's no secret that Odenton residents have been clamoring for a Starbucks or another independent coffee shop in town. The options for caffeine are indeed thin. There's the , which is popular for many MARC commuters but not super-convenient for the rest of us. And there's some talk of But for now, it's pretty much the good ol' Dunkin Donuts. There are locations and on . The Fort Meade location has a drive-thru, making it a popular option for commuters.

Here are some other suggestions from other Patch editors for coffee around Anne Arundel County.

Severn

Both Starbucks locations near Severn will be open on New Year’s Day. The baristas may not be ecstatic to see you after a late night, but they’re sure to brew you a delicious concoction of coffee, milk and sugar.

Located off Arundel Mills Boulevard at the Arundel Mills Shopping Center or the Arundel Preserve, both locations will be open at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 1.

Glen Burnie

 in Marley Station mall is an independently-owned coffee shop on the first floor of the shopping center. Only a store-front shop, there are a few tables in front of the store for you to sit and relax while you enjoy your cup of coffee. During the holidays the shop has offered seasonal flavors including pumpkin patch mocha, gingerbread mocha and maple spice latte. 

Broadneck

As far as editor D. Frank Smith is concerned, the best coffee can be found at  in the Bay Hills Shopping Center in Arnold. The atmosphere is mellow, the drinks are delicious and the cafe becomes a hub for the area on cold winter days. 

Crofton

The  offers an assortment of decadent coffee and teas. Plus you can always pair the drink up with something from the menu of fresh-baked bread items.

Severna Park

Both of these locally-owned shops can do the trick. One, you can wash your dog next door while you have coffee at the . The other, , is a local favorite with many laptops open and conversation flowing along with the great Big Bean Blend.

Annapolis

At , ease into a well-worn, comfortable leather chair in front of the fireplace and enjoy a cup (or two) of your favorite brew. Other than easy mornings, Zu has grown into a common gathering place for mommy events some mornings or support group meetings on others.

Edgewater

 is tucked into the center of South River Colony Main Street off Mitchell's Chance Road in Edgewater. The owner also caters food, and offers a terrific sampling on his lunch menu. Kahve also has homemade soups that make you want to come back—even if you don't want to go back, your palate will be screaming, "Hey, go back there! We want to taste that again! That was good!"

Upper Marlboro

It's not like  is unique to Upper Marlboro's overly-caffeinated, yet the location along Campus Way in nearby Largo has taken on a Cheers-like feel, where the “usuals” sit outside the storefront, debating everything from the NBA to local politics. Step inside the quaint location, and the employees greet you with a smile and a cup of “Joe.”  

Bowie

When you want that certain oomph in your coffee, I can’t but help recommend one of the many Starbucks in Bowie. There is the variety of mochas, espressos, cappuccinos and of course coffees of the day the chain offers. But what I find most interesting about Starbucks is the consistency of its brew. What I have found is that the strong, bold Starbucks taste, an acquired one for some, is there virtually all the time. When I am in the mood for that, it is yummy, refreshing and jolting indeed. Locations in Bowie include: Starbucks Coffee (),Starbucks Coffee (), ,  Safeway (), Safeway () and