
Middle Eastern
Mera Kitchen Collective
1301 North Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
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Pickup Only
Featured Items

Burkinabé Plantain + Avocado Bowl
Roasted plantains, jasmine rice, avocado, fresh peppers, cucumber, carrots, onions, spiced tomato sauce w/ a side of ginger habanero *hot* sauce | Vegan, gluten free$18.00
Crispy Cauliflower + Tahini
Cauliflower fritters finished with a tahini lemon sauce | Vegan$11.00
Falafel Sandwich
Crispy falafel, cucumber & tomato tahini salad, pickled cucumber, pita | vegan$15.00
Daily Menu
Mezze + Small Plates

Crispy Cauliflower + Tahini
Cauliflower fritters finished with a tahini lemon sauce | Vegan$11.00Seasoned Fries w/ Toum
Hand-cut with whipped garlic sauce | Vegan, gluten free ingredients, shared fryer$7.00Hummus (dine in)
$9.00
House Made Pickle Plate
Curry cauliflower, zucchini, Persian cucumber, tomatillo, olives | Vegan, gluten free$9.00
Anafre Hondureño
Refried beans, shredded cheese, lamb chorizo, pickled jalapeños, served with tortilla chips | Gluten free$14.00
Chicken Tamale
Masa filled with chicken and vegetables, topped with pickled vegetables, served with salsa verde | Gluten free$11.00
Aleppo Honey Wings
Spicy Aleppo pepper & honey glaze, served with za’atar whipped feta. Contains dairy, gluten free ingredients, shared fryer$12.00+
Tiguedigue Chicken Wings
Spicy peanut sauce, scallions, pickled okra. Served with curry ranch | Gluten free ingredients, shared fryer$12.00+
Falafel
Our housemade falafel with tahini dipping sauce | Vegan, gluten free ingredients, shared fryer$8.00
Hummus - To Go Only
A favorite. Smoothly blended chickpeas with tahini | Vegan, gluten free Pita and/or carrots available for extra charge | Pita contains gluten$5.00
Mutubal - To Go Only
Smoked eggplant tahini dip | Vegan, gluten free Pita and/or carrots available for extra charge | Pita contains gluten$5.00Muhammara - To Go Only
Roasted red pepper & walnut dip with pomegranate molasses & Aleppo pepper | Vegan, gluten free Pita and/or carrots available for extra charge | Pita contains gluten$6.00
Soups
Entrees + Salads
Mexican Watercress & Avocado Salad
Baby watercress & greens, asparagus, pickled jicama, tajin pepitas, queso fresco, tortilla strips, queso fresco, avocado cilantro dressing | Vegetarian, gluten free. (Can be made vegan upon request, see below)$16.00
Farmers Market Za’atar Salad
Baby greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, fennel, pomegranate, pickled jalapeno, mint, fried pita, za'atar yogurt dressing (vegan upon request) (Can be made vegan upon request, see below)$16.00
Burkinabé Plantain + Avocado Bowl
Roasted plantains, jasmine rice, avocado, fresh peppers, cucumber, carrots, onions, spiced tomato sauce w/ a side of ginger habanero *hot* sauce | Vegan, gluten free$18.00
Barbacoa de Chivo
Chili marinated braised goat, refried beans, white rice, salsa verde & avocado. Gluten-free, dairy-free. Barbacoa is for festivities. For Iris, it carries the memory of those moments back in Cahuatache, where local patron saint feasts brought entire communities together around large pots of barbacoa, cooked to feed everyone.$29.00
Pollo en Pipían Verde
Chicken leg quarter in pumpkin seed mole verde with epazote, refried beans, red rice, and pickled red onion garnish. Gluten-free, dairy-free. Pollo en Pipían Verde dates back to the pre-Hispanic period. Growing up in Cacahuatache, Iris remembers it by its aroma, the scent of epazote filling the air. A wild herb native to Mexico, its flavor resembles a more acidic version of coriander with a hint of lemon.$21.00
Eat It With Your Hands

Tacos de Carne Asada
Three steak tacos with salsa verde, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo and radish served on corn tortillas | Gluten free$17.00Grilled Chicken Kebab
Za'atar & paprika marinated chicken breast kebab, served with pita, sumac onions, jalapeno herb sauce, & toum (Can be made gluten free upon request, see below)$16.00
Kofta Burger
Kofta seasoned beef patty, griddled beefsteak tomato, sumac onion & parsley, spicy shatta mayo$16.00Fried Green Tomato Torta
Fried green tomatoes, jalapeño mayo, black beans, avocado, pickled vegetables, cotija cheese, pan telera$16.00
Falafel Sandwich
Crispy falafel, cucumber & tomato tahini salad, pickled cucumber, pita | vegan$15.00
Desserts
Belizean Cold Cake
Ice box cake, Maria cookies, sweet cream, peaches & apricot | Vegetarian, contains gluten & dairy From Vilma: "I love this cake, and so does my family. I love to change up the fruits in it too!"$12.00
Horchata Cheesecake
With chocolate crust and cinnamon sugar rice crispies$9.00Mahalabia - To Go Only
Cardamom & rose scented coconut custard, seasonal toppings | Vegan, gluten free, contains nuts$7.00
Pistachio Rosewater Baklava - Vegan (per piece)
Toasted phyllo, crushed pistachio, rosewater syrup | Vegan Price per individual piece$5.00
Jinji's Chocolate Covered Date Popper (per piece)
Organic medjool dates filled with cacao nibs, raw honey, and sea salt. Dipped in Jinji's dark chocolate. Nut free, gluten free. Price per piece.$4.00
Sides / A La Carte
+ Roasted Plantain (Side)
$6.00+ Rice Burkinabé Jasmine (Side)
$6.00+ Stewed Black Beans (side)
$6.00OUT OF STOCK+ Avocado Sahawaq (Side)
Avocado Sahawaq (sa-hah-wik) is a recipe Anysa's family made in California, substituting the traditional tomato with avocados. Made of coarse mashed avocado, cilantro, Thai green chili, garlic, lemon, and cumin. Moderate heat level.$4.00+ Pico de gallo (Side)
$3.00+ Sliced Avocado (side)
$4.00+ Pita
$2.00+ Tortilla Chips (Side)
$3.00+ Raw Carrot chips
$2.00
Drinks
Juices
Orange Blossom Mint Lemonade - dine in only
$6.00OUT OF STOCK
Bissap (bottle)
Fresh juice with hibiscus, pineapple, ginger and mint, bottled to go.$7.00
Jus de Gingembre (bottle)
Emilienne's ginger juice with mint, tamarind and pineapple. Bottled to go.$7.00Orange Blossom Mint Lemonade (bottle)
$7.00OUT OF STOCKHorchata de Morro (bottle)
Salvadoran style horchata made with morro seeds, peanuts, and milk. Contains dairy, peanuts, sesame. From Vilma: "This is the memory of my mother; the morro trees grew outside my house."$8.00
Coffee & Tea
Thread Cold Brew Coffee
From our friends at Thread Coffee, this Nitro-Infused Cold Brew Coffee features a smooth and bold slow-brewed coffee with a high-caffeine kick and a perfectly creamy finish. Thread's coffees are ethically and transparently sourced from organic growers.$5.00(6-pack) Thread Coffee - Cold Brew
$28.50
Wine
TO-GO ONLY (WINE)

Lebnani Adyad Sauvignon Blanc (TO-GO ONLY)
A medium-bodied skin contact white, this is a blend of 150 year-old vine Merweh from the Qannboubine Valley and young Sauvignon Blanc from the Bekaa Valley. Fresh, lively, mildly aromatic, and with a medium tannic structure, this is a diverse and food-friendly wine. 1 litre bottle.$30.00
Jaffa Crush (TO-GO ONLY)
$30.00
Heya - Ward Rosé (TO-GO ONLY)
Ward is a Lebanese direct-pressed Rosé made of 100% Syrah grapes. Ward was fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in neutral oak barrels. Unfined, unfiltered. Enjoy this wine chilled!$30.00
Lebnani Ahmar Red (TO-GO ONLY)
This fresh and fruit-forward dry red is made entirely from Cinsault. Lebanon's Bekaa Valley is famed for its viticulture, and this medium-bodied red is made in a more natural style, yet still approachable and delicious. 1 litre bottle.$30.00
Cremisan Baladi (TO-GO ONLY)
$32.50
Azizam Zaza (TO-GO ONLY)
$40.00
Meinklang Foam Vulkan (TO-GO ONLY)
$30.00Vidal Blanc (TO-GO ONLY)
$30.00Aimery Crémant (TO-GO ONLY)
$25.00
MERA MERCH
Limited Edition T-Shirts

2025 Mera T-Shirt - Graphite
Custom shirt designed by our teammate Garima, inspired by patterns found inside Mera. Printed on a Comfort Colors 100% heavy weight cotton shirt, by Black Collar Screen Printing in Baltimore.$25.00
2025 Mera Shirt - Ivory
Custom shirt designed by our teammate Garima, inspired by patterns found inside Mera. Printed on a Comfort Colors 100% heavy weight cotton shirt, by Black Collar Screen Printing in Baltimore.$25.00

Kofta Burger
$16.00
Kofta seasoned beef patty, griddled beefsteak tomato, sumac onion & parsley, spicy shatta mayo
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All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:45 am - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:45 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:45 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:45 am - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:45 am - 10:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Mera Kitchen Collective is building a worker cooperative in Baltimore, serving story-worthy food from chefs from around the world. We offer take out, catering and host special events. We've provided over 170,000 free meals (and counting) for our Baltimore neighbors in response to COVID-19. Our name comes from the Greek word meraki, which refers to the act of doing something with so much passion you leave a piece of yourself in it. We hope you taste that when you enjoy our food!
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