Ze Mean Bean Cafe

Very pleasant experience with some of the best Eastern European food in Baltimore. The atmosphere is casual enough where you don't feel out of place for a quick meal, but is formal enough for a date night or similar experience. They also have light live music from time to time which adds to the homey feel. There is a good selection of Polish, Ukrainian and other regional beers that I have not seen anywhere else outside those countries. There is also pierogi happy hour on weekdays, but take note it is only at the bar.

My husband and I have been here many times and enjoyed it immensely! Get the appetizer plate as your meal - perogies, potato pancakes, kielbasa - all just fantastic! Also, try a Tatanka from the bar! The only place in town you can get them. Our preference is for a weekday night for the quiet, romantic atmosphere, but the Jazz groups have been great. Nothing but great things to say!

Pierogi! Really tasty.

We enjoyed this restaurant very much. We went on Saturday night. There was a jazz trio playing, the food was very good and the service was excellent. Would highly recommend making a reservation

Really enjoyable, pleasant service, music, and good food.

Atmosphere, food, musik...is all nice, BUT please review your check carefully! We've been charged $10 for a shot of Luksusowa vodka, which is one of the cheapest on the market. After we pointed this unreasonableness to the bartender he quickly changed it to $8, which is still too high for a shot but we didn't want to spend more time there fighting. They don't give you a printed check but a handwritten piece of paper, so it is very easy to do what they want without managment's notice. Won't be back for this kind of treatment.