North Ave. Market

Name: North Ave. Market
Address: Baltimore, MD, US
Telephone: +16673122687
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.7

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North Ave. Market

Not your average market! A fun arcade, bar, and music venue located in the art district of Baltimore

03/18/2025

Interior view of The North Avenue Market in 1928 including a few market vendors

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03/16/2025

North Avenue Market was built in 1928 as Baltimore City’s first privately-owned market house. When it opened, the market contained twelve retail stores, a twenty-two-lane duckpin bowling alley, and over 200 grocery vendors. The market’s commercial viability was impacted by demographic changes following WWII, including the exodus of Baltimore residents to the suburbs. In 1968, a fire substantially damaged the interior of the building. Shortly after, the northern portion of the building was razed to accommodate the construction of J Van Story apartments. Since the early 1970s, portions of the building have been occupied by a variety of beloved businesses including a print studio, arcade bar, theater, and dance club.

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Address

Baltimore, MD

Telephone

+16673122687

Website

http://www.northavenuemarket.com/

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About North Ave. Market

ABOUT US

North Ave. Market was started with a basic idea: to combine great food, drinks, and arcade games under one roof in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District. Conceived in the Summer of 2018, Michael Shecter and Jaimes Mayhew put out the word that they were in search of restaurant partners to help spearhead this ambitious project. Jack Danna of Central Baltimore Partnership introduced them to Matt Steinberg and Vaughn Weitzman of Secret Sauce Co., shortly after their Station North pop up at Lost City Diner concluded. Together, the group brainstormed about how to make the idea of North Ave. Market a reality. The team accomplished their vision by combining delicious burgers, fries, and milkshakes along with a catalog of fantastic arcade cabinets. They handpicked some of the best arcade classics with input from the folks at MagFest, a local gaming non-profit. Additionally, the team partnered with a local gaming enthusiast to have cult favorite newer cabinets like Killer Queen available for play.

North Ave. Market is the story of passionate Baltimore entrepreneurs bringing a fresh entertainment concept to the Station North Arts and Entertainment District. We hope to see you there!

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