Canton

young waterfront · 21224

Canton is what happens when a working waterfront gets a graduate degree and a fitness tracker. The rowhouses are tidy, the bars cluster around O'Donnell Square, and the promenade fills with joggers, dogs, and post-shift nurses by six. Dates here skew young, social, and slightly competitive about brunch. Expect Square bar crawls, kayak rentals at the pier, and the cheerful churn of people who moved here three years ago and are not sure if they are staying. Easy to meet someone. Harder to find one who is not also in your spin class or your weekend run club.

13,745

singles 22–50

44%

male

$55,612

median income

$1,778

median rent

The data

Canton by the numbers

Canton runs female-leaning, about 44% men to 56% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Canton is about $55,600.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Maryland registers voters by party, and Baltimore City is about 73% Democratic to 7% Republican, with 18% Unaffiliated - the most lopsidedly Democratic city we cover.
● Verified · Maryland State Board of Elections, May 2026
The median renter in Canton pays about $1,780 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 13,700 Canton residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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19 spots across Canton

Canton
Activity
Baltimore Comedy Factory
Comedy club★ 4.2 · 4,223
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
5625 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 4,223 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Canton
Dining
Mama's on the Half Shell
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,971
Canton
Activity
Canton Waterfront Park
City park★ 4.6 · 2,948
Wheelchair access
Find it
3001 Boston St, Baltimore, MD 21224
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,948 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 8 PM
Tue6 AM to 8 PM
Wed6 AM to 8 PM
Thu6 AM to 8 PM
Fri6 AM to 8 PM
Sat6 AM to 8 PM
Sun6 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Canton
Cafés
BMORE LICKS
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 2,270
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2437 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,270 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
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Canton
Dining
Annabel Lee Tavern
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 813
Canton
Cafés
Café Dear Leon
Cafe$$$$★ 4.8 · 808
Canton
Dining
The Chasseur
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 693
Canton
Dining
Smaltimore
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 625
Canton
Cafés
OneDo Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 541
Canton
Drinks
Mahaffey's Pub
Pub$$$$★ 4.7 · 469
Canton
Drinks
Hudson Street Stack House
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 390
Canton
Drinks
Ellie's Tavern
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 321
Canton
Dining
Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 315
Canton
Cafés
High Grounds Cafe
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 312
Canton
Drinks
Speakeasy Saloon & Dining House
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 214
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2840 O'Donnell St #4818, Baltimore, MD 21224
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 214 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Canton
Dining
The Dive
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 213
Canton
Drinks
Luxury 360 - La esquina del Movimiento
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 90
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
500 S Lehigh St, Baltimore, MD 21224
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 90 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat3 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
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Canton
Drinks
Obsession Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 42
Good for groups
Find it
701 S Curley St, Baltimore, MD 21224
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu6 PM to 2 AM
Fri6 PM to 2 AM
Sat6 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
Maps
Canton
Cafés
Reverie Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 41
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
400 S Highland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 41 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Reverie Coffee.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 5 PM
Wed9 AM to 5 PM
Thu9 AM to 5 PM
Fri9:30 AM to 6 PM
Sat8 AM to 5 PM
Sun8 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Canton

Canton by the numbers

Local date spots

Baltimore Comedy Factory

Mama's on the Half Shell

Canton Waterfront Park

BMORE LICKS

Annabel Lee Tavern

Café Dear Leon

The Chasseur

Smaltimore

OneDo Coffee Roasters

Mahaffey's Pub

Hudson Street Stack House

Ellie's Tavern

Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar

High Grounds Cafe

Speakeasy Saloon & Dining House

The Dive

Luxury 360 - La esquina del Movimiento

Obsession Bar

Reverie Coffee

Reach Canton singles right where they plan dates.