In a gem called West Annapolis sits another gem called b.b. Bistro. The fresh, local, and inspired restaurant parallels the vibe in West Annapolis, where most businesses are locally-owned and the owners are inspired by the fields in which they work. This inspiration at b.b. Bistro results in the freshest meals possible, wonderful service, and the customers feeling good about what they eat.

B.b. Bistro isn’t a big restaurant; it seats maybe 30 people between the quirky inside and the porch outside (which is pet-friendly). Once inside, guests can buy local produce that’s stacked on the left. Near the register, there are baubles of all kind and locally-crafted artwork. The counter is decorated with huge painted flowers of all colors, which complements the lime green walls, colorful mismatched dining chairs and tables, and the eclectic decorations. A side behind the counter asks guests to be patient as all food is made in-house. Another sign tells customers that eggs served in b.b. Bistro come from free-range (a.k.a. happy and healthy) chickens. A painted messages roams around the walls that says something like “You are what you eat, so I chose to eat local and healthy.” It’s a message of motivation and acts as a sign of what’s to come on plates–colorful, tasty, and local.

B.b. Bistro promotes the benefit of a healthy start to the day by only serving breakfast and lunch. For breakfast, diners can choose from the breakfast burrito, egg and cheese sandwich, crustless quiche, fruit salad, yogurt parfait and many more. The most expensive breakfast on the menu is $6.50. On the lunch menu diners find a cheddar and chicken panini, tuna salad sandwich, veggie sandwich, greek salad, soup, and other salads and sandwiches. Naturally, lunch costs a bit more–$4 to $9.50. There is also a menu for kids complete with chicken strips, a cheese quesadilla, grilled cheese and PB&J. The prices on the kids menu range from $3 to $4.50.

The cozy yet energetic restaurant also offers daily specials like veggie pie with garden salad, roasted beet and goat cheese salad, and wraps. “The veggie pie is good, I made it myself,” a waitress/clerk told me and smiled. She was indeed right; the veggie pie consisted of roasted eggplant and squash layered with feta and spinach inside a puff pastry dough. Served hot, it was the perfect savory complement to the crisp side garden salad. My meal was less than $10 and oh-so delicious. As a reward for eating so healthy, I also ordered a vanilla latte with soy milk which rounded out the meal perfectly. The latte cost $4.

If you want a tasty drink with your meal like me, order from b.b. Bistro’s full espresso bar or list of smoothies, lattes, and teas. If you live close and want your meal at home, b.b. Bistro can accommodate you with their local delivery service. It’s fresh express! B.b. Bistro also caters. For all inquiries and to see more about this delicious cafe/restaurant/market, head to www.bbbistroannapolis.com or call 410-990-4646. B.b. Bistro is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring a hungry friend or pet to 112A Annapolis Street and dine amidst the beauty of West Annapolis.