Vintage art and light Italian music overwhelmed me as I stepped into The Open Door Café located in the Bel Air Town Shopping Center.

I was pleasantly surprised that this coffee shop turned out to be “a wait to be seated” kind of coffee shop.  After five minutes, I was promptly seated in the back of the restaurant section, which was surprisingly large in contrast to the outside appearance of the cafe.

I was quickly greeted by a friendly waiter who gave me the long list of options and a separate menu of coffee, teas, and iced drinks.  I chose to get the chai tea, half a chicken salad sandwich, and a bowl of cream of crab soup.

The waiter was very quick in bringing my chai tea latte in a cute yet generous tea cup.  The chai tea tasted as good as it looked with a smooth and filling taste.  This latte is a must.

The cream of crab soup was creamy and filled with delicious crab meat. I ate in within two minutes of its arrival.

The chicken salad sandwich was also delicious and very filling. The bread was warm and toasted. The side salad had just enough mayo and chicken.

The Open Door Café has proven to be the perfect little coffee shop conveniently tucked right in the center of Bel Air.

The desserts are exquisite.There are numerous options and a revolving case is displyed as you walk into the dining room, which is quite tempting. While I did not have a chance to sample the delicious desserts, the four layer chocolate cake was calling my name.

It would be a great afternoon hangout to unwind and relax after school and I urge you to go.