The best cafes in Bowie

4 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Dunkin'

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Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

9395 Lanham Severn Rd (Lanham)

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

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Colette's Cafe

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Colette's Cafe keeps Greenbelt (and nearby Bowie) happily fed with fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch, plus catering that actually shows…

6411 Ivy Ln Ste 114 (Greenbelt)

“Colette's Cafe keeps Greenbelt (and nearby Bowie) happily fed with fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch, plus catering that actually shows up on time. Think signature sandwiches, lasagna that wins over crowds, and a friendly, Black-owned team that cooks right in front of you... simple, clean, and satisfying.”

From the College Park newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Affogatto

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Affogatto is Baltimore’s only cat café, an Italian-style spot in Fells Point where you can sip local espresso and hang with adoptable…

600 S Wolfe St (Baltimore)

“Affogatto is Baltimore’s only cat café, an Italian-style spot in Fells Point where you can sip local espresso and hang with adoptable rescue kittens in a cozy cat lounge. Book a session this week, decompress for a bit, maybe fall in love and make someone a forever roommate.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Grump’s Cafe Crofton

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When the weekday scramble hits, Grump’s Cafe Crofton delivers the kind of no-fuss breakfast, lunch and dinner you can rely on. Peek their…

2299 Johns Hopkins Rd (Gambrills)

“When the weekday scramble hits, Grump’s Cafe Crofton delivers the kind of no-fuss breakfast, lunch and dinner you can rely on. Peek their menus and order online, then let the comfort carbs carry you through whatever Bowie throws at you.”

From the Bowie newsletter, September 17, 2026

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