A pillowy circle of dough, deep fried and glazed. A dense cake that stands up to dunking. Sprinkles, chocolate chips, or jelly filled. Silky smooth espresso, the complexities of a pour over, or a delightfully frothy latte. Whether you're a fan of yeast-raised or cake donuts or traditional coffee blends to the more decadent, these flavor profiles are only a snapshot of what makes the perfect donut or coffee drink. Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, prides itself in its top-notch selection of creators, and that includes the artisans in the kitchens and the baristas behind the controls. All are here to provide you with the perfect morning combo of a sugar rush and sustained buzz as you venture out to explore the mountainside. Adding to our growing list of gourmet food and beverage trails, these stops will have you falling in love with the sweet and bold side of Maryland.
108 Green Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 | (240) 362-7022
Basecamp Coffee Company is Mountain Maryland’s quality and only coffee roaster, sourcing beans from farms using ethical practices that benefit fellow humans and the planet. They have built their business on quality, consistency, and customer service to bring you fresh roasted cups of brew to your home, restaurants, coffee shops, and retail shelves locally and around the world. Their original location on Greene Street offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere to enjoy their freshly roasted coffee. In addition, Basecamp operates their roastery in order to serve the freshest roasted beans that have built a reputation for their smooth flavor and distinct taste.
120 Baltimore Street (Inside the Rosenbaum), Cumberland, MD 21502 | (240) 362-7022
Basecamp Coffee Company, Mountain Maryland’s quality and only coffee roaster, has expanded! You can now find their exceptional coffee at their newest location in the Rosenbaum Building along Baltimore Street. Like their original location, they source beans from farms using ethical practices that benefit fellow humans and the planet. Enjoy the same quality, consistency, and customer service that Basecamp is known for, bringing you fresh roasted cups of brew in a new and exciting space.
A Baltimore Street favorite, Cafe Mark serves all the classics with daily rotating roast options, a robust tea selection, and specialty drink flavors, such as German Chocolate and Almond Joy, in a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. Their decadent specialty drinks rotate regularly, so stop in to see what special treat is on the menu today.
151 N Mechanic Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 | (301) 722-7755
Now in its fourth generation of family ownership and over 100 years old, Caporale’s Italian Bakery is recognized as one of the oldest businesses in Allegany County. A household name since 1906, when their bread and rolls were delivered house-to-house by horse-drawn carriage, today, Caporale’s serves the tri-state area by delivering their breads and pastries to bakeries, local grocery stores, and local restaurants. Stop into their storefront to try a popular peanut butter glazed donut, their homemade jelly filled turnovers are a Sunday favorite as well.
171 N Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 | (240) 362-7283
Distinctive flair and skillfully crafted drinks are descriptors that come to mind when we think of Corner Tavern and Cafe. Featuring local roaster Basecamp Coffee Co. as their house coffee supplier, this cafe offers quality selections of pour-over and traditionally brewed coffee drinks. But that’s not all. The cafe also stocks the best regional spirits for their specialty Hot Cocktails menu, with drinks like the “Corner Irish Coffee,” made with HellCat Maggie Irish Whiskey, Basecamp Coffee, brown sugar, and Bailey’s-infused whipped cream.
More than just your morning pick-me-up, Hope House Coffee serves purpose alongside every pastry. Run by the Union Rescue Mission of Western Maryland, this cozy café offers high-quality coffee and preservative-free baked goods. Every purchase supports job training programs for individuals overcoming homelessness, helping brew brighter futures one cup at a time.
60 E Main Street, Frostburg, MD 21532 | (301) 687-0808
Mountain City Coffeehouse and Creamery is a cozy coffeehouse in the heart of downtown Frostburg, Maryland, serving a variety of warm coffee and tea drinks, including their special Mountain City Mocha. Warm yourself with an indoor fireplace in the setting of a historic building with enchanting Gothic architecture while you soothe your soul with delicious brews like the Breve with espresso and half and half, or the Creamy Mocha with espresso, steamed milk, white chocolate and caramel.
We love the quality, we love the creativity, and we love the people in Clatter Coffee shop in downtown Frostburg, with top-notch creations and seasonal favorites. Featuring local and regional coffee roasters, Clatter’s dedication to building a community around coffee is palpable. Try their Minky Swoop - Clatter’s ultra-sweet take on the Vietnamese street coffee - and take note of the friendly baristas with some of the best latte art around.
