Eddie's of Roland Park

What Eddie's of Roland Park does

Eddie's of Roland Park is a family-owned specialty grocery retailer founded in 1944 by Victor Cohen in Baltimore, Maryland, and currently operated by the third generation of the Cohen family (Nancy Cohen and Michael Schaffer). The company operates two retail storefronts — the original Roland Avenue location and a larger North Charles Street location opened in 1992 — offering a curated assortment across twelve in-store departments including bakery, candy, cheese and charcuterie, coffee and tea, deli, fresh produce, meat and seafood, gourmet grocery, gourmet-to-go, gifts, and wine and spirits (Roland Avenue only). Its signature offerings include made-from-scratch bakery items (40+ SKUs), in-house butcher and deli production, and the branded Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, supported by a 175+-recipe proprietary content library on its website.

The revenue model is built on transaction-fee streams across four pillars: in-store retail grocery sales; a personal shopping service priced at $6 per order with optional delivery starting at $7; full-service and drop-off catering for events of 10 to 500 guests delivered across 75+ zip codes with 72-hour notice; and a gourmet-to-go program with 60+ chef-prepared dishes. Distribution occurs almost exclusively through the two physical locations and last-mile delivery/pickup, with a limited e-commerce storefront at shop.eddiesofrolandpark.com for sandwiches, party platters, and nationwide gift/crab-cake UPS shipping.

Go-to-market emphasizes community-driven traffic generation: an in-store events program (Ice Cream Socials, Wine & Cheese tastings, Maryland Shop Local Week), weekly circular promotions, an e-newsletter, active social media on Facebook and Instagram, and 160+ recipes used as content marketing. A roster of local vendor partnerships (Thread Coffee, Sweet Maddies, Love & Cornbread, Chrissy's Pickles, Shaaby Falafel, My Dad's Chips, plus local chocolatiers, cheese makers, and tea roasters) underpins the locally-sourced assortment and reinforces the brand's neighborhood-grocer positioning. The business has no disclosed proprietary technology, no app, and no public reporting, consistent with a privately held, family-controlled operating company.

Name

Eddie's of Roland Park

Legal name

Eddie's of Roland Park

Website

https://eddiesofrolandpark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eddie's of Roland Park is a third-generation, family-owned specialty grocery operator in Baltimore, Maryland, running two retail storefronts across twelve in-store departments with personal shopping, catering, and nationwide gift shipping services for local residents and event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Grocery Retail

NAICS

Specialty Food Retailers (4452), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529), Grocery and Convenience Retailers (4451)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Gourmet & Fine Food Stores (CRAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prepared Foods & Catering-Focused Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAM), Specialty Wine-Adjacent Food Stores (Cheese/Gourmet Pairings) (CRAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Gourmet grocery retail
• Prepared foods catering
• Personal shopping service
• Specialty food market
• In-house bakery deli

Headquarters

HQ city

New Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Grocery Sales: In-store sales of premium groceries, specialty foods, fresh produce, meats, seafood, bakery items, deli, cheese, candy, wine & spirits, and gourmet prepared foods across two Baltimore locations.
2. Personal Shopping Service: Personalized shopping service with $6 per order charge plus optional delivery starting at $7 (rates vary by zip code). Revenue from service fees on grocery orders.
3. Catering Services: Full-service catering from intimate family dinners to events of 10-500 guests. Drop-off catering across 75+ zip codes with 72 hours notice required. Menu includes signature crab cakes, party trays, and made-from-scratch desserts.
4. Gourmet-to-Go: Over 60 chef-prepared dishes available for pickup or delivery to 75+ zip codes. Includes famous Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, seasonal entrees, and complete meals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eddie's of Roland Park operates two family-owned neighborhood gourmet grocery stores in Baltimore, MD, offering fresh produce, in-house butcher and seafood, scratch-made bakery items, a full deli, specialty cheese and charcuterie, wine and spirits, and a 60+ dish chef-prepared "Gourmet to Go" line. It complements the retail stores with full-service catering for events of 10–500 guests, a personal shopping service ($6/order) with delivery to 75+ zip codes, and an online shop for gifts and sandwich orders.

Product overview

Eddie's of Roland Park is a family-owned gourmet grocery chain operating two Baltimore locations since 1944. The company offers a comprehensive retail ecosystem centered on 12 in-store departments (Bakery, Candy, Cheese & Charcuterie, Coffee & Tea, Deli, Gifts, Gourmet to Go, Grocery, Meat & Seafood, Produce, Wine & Spirits) complemented by service offerings including Catering (for 10-500 guests), Personal Shopping ($6/order with delivery), and online sandwich ordering. The business is known for signature items like Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, made-from-scratch baked goods (40+ bakery items), and an extensive recipe collection. Additional engagement through community events (tastings, samplings) and a Wine & Spirits department (Roland Avenue location only) round out the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gourmet Grocery Store Experience Full-service gourmet grocery retail across two Baltimore locations with twelve specialty departments including produce, meat and seafood, bakery, deli, candy, cheese and charcuterie, coffee and tea, grocery, gifts, gourmet to go, and wine and spirits (Roland Avenue).
• Catering Services
• Personal Shopping Service Personalized grocery shopping service at $6 per order with free pickup (in-store or curbside) or doorstep delivery starting at $7, available across 75+ zip codes in greater Baltimore.
• Online Sandwich & Party Ordering Online ordering system for weekly sandwich specials and party platters accessible through the Eddie's shop subdomain.
• Gifts and Gift Baskets Handcrafted gift baskets, premium boxed candy, floral arrangements, and specialty items with UPS shipping nationwide, including famous Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes.
• Gourmet to Go Prepared Foods Prepared foods line with 60+ chef-prepared dishes ready to heat and serve, including signature crab cakes, seasonal entrees, soups, salads, and complete meals; available for pickup or delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ items made from scratch in the bakery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Thread CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 July 2026Baltimore roaster known for exceptional quality and commitment to direct relationships with smallholder farmers. Featured during Maryland Shop Local Week with nitro cold brew and freshly brewed coffee tastings.
• Chrissy's PicklesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 July 2026Freeland-based pickle company prioritizing locally sourced ingredients for high-quality products. Featured in Maryland Shop Local Week tastings at N. Charles Street.
• Shaaby FalafelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 July 2026Bethesda, MD-based company making traditional Egyptian falafel. New product for Eddie's featured in Maryland Shop Local Week tastings at N. Charles Street location.
• Love & CornbreadminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 July 2026Baltimore-based company finding innovative solutions to hunger and waste. Serves 15,000 meals each year to kids in Baltimore City. Tastings held at both Eddie's locations during Maryland Shop Local Week.
• Sweet MaddiesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 July 2026Family-run bakery in Frederick, Maryland founded in 2005 by Craig Bryan in honor of his daughter Madison. Provides ooey gooey cookies for tastings at both Eddie's stores during Maryland Shop Local Week.
• My Dad's ChipsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 July 2026Gaithersburg-based chip company founded in 2009. Participates in Maryland Shop Local Week tastings at Eddie's N. Charles Street location. Portion of proceeds from each bag sold donated to MDC Gives Back supporting underprivileged youth nutrition and women/children victims of abuse.
• Naron ChocolatesminorOthersLocally produced confection featured in Eddie's candy department alongside other local and premium selections.
• A. Kirchmayr ChocolatierminorOthersLocally produced chocolate artisan featured in Eddie's candy department alongside premium confections.
• Hawks Hill CreameryminorOthersLocal cheese producer featured in Eddie's Cheese & Charcuterie department selections.
• Baltimore Coffee & TeaminorOthersLocal Baltimore roaster featured in Eddie's Fresh Coffee & Tea department alongside Zeke's Coffee.
• Eastern Shore Tea CompanyminorOthersLocal tea supplier providing specialty and classic tea selections featured in Eddie's Fresh Coffee & Tea department.
• Chêne BleuminorOthersFeatured at Wine & Cheese Tasting event. Their Le Rosé (Syrah-Grenache blend) was showcased on National Wine & Cheese Day.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Graul's Market: Family-owned neighborhood gourmet grocery also serving the Baltimore metro area. Closest direct peer — same single-metro footprint, similar specialty/premium assortment, deli, produce, prepared foods, and community-anchored positioning.
• Balducci's Food Lover's Market: Specialty grocer with premium prepared foods, gourmet grocery, deli, cheese, butcher, and catering offerings. Closely comparable to Eddie's in assortment depth and shopper experience.
• Dean & DeLuca: Iconic premium gourmet grocer known for specialty cheese, charcuterie, prepared foods, baked goods, and gift baskets. Strongly comparable to Eddie's in premium assortment and gift-channel offering.

Broad incumbents

• The Fresh Market: Specialty grocery chain focused on fresh produce, prepared foods, butcher, bakery, and cheese departments. Highly comparable assortment and shopper experience to Eddie's, but operating at national scale rather than a single metro.
• Wegmans Food Markets: Large regional grocery chain with an extensive prepared foods, bakery, deli, cheese, and specialty offering. Competes for the same premium prepared-meals and catering occasions in the mid-Atlantic.
• Whole Foods Market: National premium/specialty grocer with deep prepared foods, bakery, butcher, cheese, and gourmet grocery departments. Direct overlap on premium assortment; broad incumbent versus Eddie's single-metro footprint.
• Trader Joe's: Specialty grocery chain offering curated gourmet and private-label products with strong value positioning. Competes with Eddie's for premium-but-convenient grocery occasions in Baltimore.

Regional players

• Mom's Organic Market: Mid-Atlantic regional specialty grocer focused on natural, organic, and gourmet products with strong prepared foods and local sourcing. Competes with Eddie's for premium-conscious Baltimore shoppers.
• Harris Teeter: Mid-Atlantic grocery chain with a strong prepared foods, deli, bakery, and seafood program, plus catering services. Comparable on the prepared foods and catering side even if broader and more mass-market.

Others

• Instacart: Online grocery delivery aggregator that competes with Eddie's personal shopping and delivery service for the same premium-basket shopper in Baltimore. Indirect competitor / channel alternative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EddiesofRolandPark
• Instagraminstagram.com/eddiesofrolandpark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eddie-s-of-roland-park

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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