A new Amish market in Charm City
Imagine stepping off a busy Baltimore sidewalk and straight into the aromas of warm apple pie, wood smoke, and freshly fried pretzels. “Harborview Amish Market,” at 1601 Fleet Street, Baltimore, MD 21231, is a bustling indoor market tucked on the edge of Fells Point, close enough to the harbor that visitors can pair soft pretzels with waterfront strolls.northpointfleamarket+2
The concept borrows heavily from real Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch markets around Maryland, where multiple Amish and Mennonite vendors share one roof, each running independent stalls ranging from bakeries to butcher counters and furniture shops. Exposed brick, timber beams, and long shared tables give Harborview an old-time market feel, while hanging signs for “Bakery,” “Smokehouse,” and “Bulk Foods” guide visitors like a small-town indoor street.padutchmarketcockeysville+3
What you’ll find inside
Harborview Amish Market has a collection of 15–20 family-run stalls. Each vendor focuses on a specialty but together they create a full-day experience for visitors who want to eat, shop, and linger.northpointamishmarket+2
Highlights include:
- Harborview Bake Shop – Loaves of white, wheat, and cheese bread; shoofly pie; lemon sponge pie; sticky buns; and seasonal treats like pumpkin rolls and strawberry-rhubarb pies, echoing the variety seen in established Amish markets across Maryland.tripadvisor+1
- Chesapeake Smoke & Butcher – A butcher similar to those at existing Amish markets, offering fresh poultry, sausages, bacon, and smoked ham, alongside Maryland-friendly items like smoked turkey wings and pit-style beef.northpointfleamarket+1
- Baltimore Pretzel & Ice Cream – Hand-rolled soft pretzels, pretzel dogs, and house-churned ice cream, a mix of staples commonly found at Amish farmers markets.tripadvisor+1
- Dutch Pantry Deli – A full deli counter slicing Lebanon bologna, smoked cheeses, and turkey off the bone, with made-to-order sandwiches on still-warm bread.padutchmarket+1
- Pioneer Bulk & Pantry – Bins of oats, flours, candies, baking mixes, spices, and homemade peanut butter ground on site, reflecting the bulk-food sections that travelers love at Amish markets such as Easton’s and Hagerstown’s.padutchmarket+1
Wooden furniture, outdoor poly furniture, quilts, and handmade toys round out the stalls, similar to the furniture and craft vendors at real Pennsylvania Dutch markets in Maryland. padutchmarketcockeysville+1
Favorite “menu” items for hungry visitors
Even though it’s a market, Harborview is a serious eating destination, much like the Amish markets in Easton and Hagerstown where travelers grab breakfast or lunch between shopping. Several items have quickly become “must-tries”:tripadvisor+1
- Breakfast Scramble Platter – Scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon or scrapple, and a biscuit with sausage gravy.tripadvisor
- Classic Chicken & Waffles – Crisp fried chicken over a Belgian-style waffle with Pennsylvania Dutch-style gravy or Maryland maple syrup, bridging Lancaster comfort and Baltimore brunch expectations.amishcountrynews+1
- BBQ Rib & Sides Combo – Slow-smoked ribs with Amish-style macaroni salad, baked beans, and cornbread, similar to the “BBQ, ribs & sides” offerings noted at North Point’s Amish area. northpointfleamarket
- Turkey Dinner Plate – Roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry relish, echoing the “best chicken and turkey on the East Coast” praise given to Amish poultry vendors.tripadvisor
- Warm Apple Dumpling with Ice Cream – A classic Amish dessert that reviewers routinely mention at Maryland Amish markets, served warm with a scoop of vanilla.tripadvisor
Snackers gravitate toward fresh soft pretzels dipped in cheese or mustard, fruit smoothies, and homemade fudge—typical crowd-pleasers documented at other Amish markets.northpointfleamarket+1
Reviews and local buzz
One read: “It feels like a slice of Lancaster dropped into the city. We grabbed breakfast at the buffet, sampled jams and peanut butter, and still had room for pretzels on the way out.” Another “Baltimore local” could say, “I used to drive to Dundalk or Cockeysville for Amish baked goods—now I can hop on the bus and be face-to-face with the best strawberry-rhubarb pie I’ve ever tasted.”padutchmarketcockeysville+2
Why an Amish market works in Baltimore
Maryland already has a strong network of Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch markets, from Easton on the Eastern Shore to Hagerstown in the west, plus Cockeysville and Dundalk closer to Baltimore. Locals are used to the idea of Thursday–Saturday markets where Plain‑community families commute from Pennsylvania to run stalls filled with homemade foods and crafts.northpointamishmarket+3…