University Mini Mart

by Ben V.

Duuuuude, so I haven't been home to Baltimore in a while, and I hear that this whole block was scheduled to be redeveloped with some sort of giant Barnes and Noble or some shit like that.BUT, the UNI MINI is great.  It could be said that the Uni Mini rules, in fact.  The Mozarella Sticks sure do!  Gotta love a convenience store with Mozzarella Sticks and other deep fried goodies.  The Hopkins fratboys and assorted riff-raf hanging out on the weekends can be a drag, but hey, what do you expect from a place called the "University Mini Mart" that's a block from campus?  I mean, like seriously, I wish you could show your gross sorority cleavage at the Royal Farms across the street, but hey, even the JHU kids know a rad spot for late night cravings... The UNI MINI is just the ticket most nights in the C. V.If only "Omar" worked the registers.... Shit!Update: It's GONE!!  THE WHOLE LIKE 11 STORY BUILDING IT WAS IN IS GONE TOO!  WHAT?!?

by Rebecca K.

Delicious all-night option, but avoid long waits by going a little early or even later.Great sandwich options and decent (for frozen) falafel, especially when nothing else is open. These guys have been a staple of the area for years, and it's nice to be able to go grab a sub in the middle of the night if you're on a deadline.Chicken fingers and fries are a great deal and are a favorite of this reviewer's family. Give them a try - they're good when you're sober, too!

by Pascal P.

Uni Mini was great back in the day, but now it's gone. So is the Royal Farms. Supposedly they're coming back, but I don't know where or when.

by Dan W.

Great 24 hour convenience store in Charles Village.  A brand new 7-11 was just put in next to my apartment but I still walk the extra couple blocks to go here usually.  It's got great location, on St. Paul St in-between lots of other retail.  One of the benefits of living next to John Hopkins is their security is out all the time, so I can walk to the University Minimart at 2 AM and not have to worry one bit.  I'm not sure if that's true of any other neighborhood in all of Baltimore.Standard convenience store fare is available, but they also dish up some mean food.  Deli sandwiches, hot subs, and of course, breakfast food.  Nothing beats getting a bacon and egg bagel for a late dinner.  They also serve ice cream and milkshakes, although having a Coldstone right next to it probably makes business tough on that.  Besides foodstuff, they also have a big selection of hookahs.  I don't smoke, so no clue on the quality on them, but they look pretty serious...Staff is friendly enough, and they do a good job in putting up with all the drunken kids coming in from PJ's and CVP down the street.  There sure are a lot of them too, so these guys have some real patience.  Prices are comparable to any other place like it.  Common sense stuff - don't buy cereal at a convenience store when it's $4 cheaper for the same box at a grocery store.