Spro Coffee serves progressive American coffee on 36th Street in Hampden. There is a second location in Towson.
Spro Coffee is a unique coffee shop. Its coffees come from a number of carefully selected coffee roasters. The coffees are brewed using multiple methods to maximize the extraction of beneficial flavors from the coffee. Brewing methods include vacuum pot, pour over, chemex, eva solo, aeropress, french press, clever and cold brew drip tower. All the coffees take a little time to prepare.
Common Ground is located in the Hampden neighborhood, whose diverse residents lend Common Ground a pleasantly cultural atmosphere. The menu includes all the standard cafe offerings, plus homemade soups, bagels and fresh baked goods. Its interior is comfortable and attractive, suggesting itself as a great place to sit and muse, alone or with friends.
Ma Petite Shoe offers shoppers the unique combination of stylish, contemporary shoes and artisan chocolate. Located on The Avenue in Hampden, this quirky and fun shop has a wide selection of men's and women's shoes and accessories. There are two floors of rooms displaying the shoes, which include products by Jambu, Irregular Choice and Jeffrey Campbell. They also have a large selection of accessories, including hosiery, jewelry and scarves.
The seating and displays are fun and inviting, giving customers the feeling of shopping in someone's living room. One area of the store is chock full of various types of chocolate from around the world. On Fridays, Ma Petite Shoe has chocolate happy hours from 6-8pm, with samples of new chocolate treats available to customers.