About Us
Over the course of nearly a decade, The Golden West Cafe has become a beloved Baltimore culinary institution. Originally opened in a hole-in-the-wall sized space on The Avenue in Hampden, the restaurant relocated to a larger space just up the street in 2003 in order to accomodate the constantly expanding crowd of loyal regulars and curious new customers.
In September of 2004 the Golden West unveiled The Long Bar, which has since become a welcome addition to our late night crowd (Open Sun-Thurs until 1am & Fri-Sat until 2am); where else can you score a Breakfast Burrito past midnight?
Known best for our breakfast and brunch fare rooted in traditional New Mexican specialties (imagine different combinations of eggs, beans, meats, and tortillas smothered in rich, spicy green chile sauce,) we also offer an eclectic lunch and dinner menu. Our menu caters to diverse tastes; where else can your party enjoy a breakfast burrito, Thai chicken and mint salad, wild Maine blueberry pancakes, a green chile cheeseburger, and a vegan bbq riblet sandwich simultaneously?
We are located at 1105 W. 36th Street, just around the corner from Falls Rd. on The Avenue in Hampden, one of Baltimore’s most distinct neighborhoods. Our atmosphere is casual, family-friendly and often bustling. Our dining area is eclectically decorated with seasonal flair, and we feature a smoke-free bar with a wide selection of beers and more. If you’ve already visited us, we appreciate your patronage, and if you haven’t, yet, we look forward to seeing you soon.
About our Cuisine
Our green chiles are flown in from BUENO foods in Albuquerque.
Our green chile sauce is vegetarian and our red chile sauce is vegan.
Springfield Farms in Sparks, MD provide us with our natural eggs, organic dry-aged grass-fed beef, organic free range chicken and sausage patties.
Our pure maple syrup comes from a producer in Pennsylvania.
We make nearly every item on our menu from fresh ingredients every single day!
Our Policies
No Substitutions
Unless otherwise noted. We do not serve certain dishes without chile sauce, or with chile sauce on the side. We thank you for your understanding. In particular, we feel our chile sauce is essential to the dishes that include it. For this reason, we are unable to serve such dishes without sauce or with sauce on the side.
Food Allergies?
Please speak to a manager. It is our pleasure to assist you in finding something safe and delicious you can eat.
No Cell Phones Please!
We really mean it. We ask this to help you and those around you to relax. Please feel free to step outside or use the rest room area.
Please, No Split Checks
Parties of Six or More
are subject to an 20% gratuity.
Thank You!