BBJ Family-Owned Business Awards 2021: Michael's Cafe

The Baltimore Business Journal has named Michael's Cafe a best family-owned business in 2021!

Owner Steve Dellis tells the BBJ, "the biggest challenge we have ever faced as a family has been our last year in operations during Covid," Steve said. "At one point, we all weren’t sure that we could make it through and still have our businesses standing. But now hopefully nearing the end of the pandemic, we are much better and stronger than we have ever been."

Steve said the restaurant has tried to give back to the community in this tough year, providing meals to first responders and those in need.

"Right now both of our restaurants are thriving given the current situation," he added. "We are very grateful for this and are extremely fortunate that we still have our business."

He credits the restaurant's employees with ensuring Michael's survived the trying times. Some of their employees have been with them for decades.

"We operate our business as an extension of our family," Steve said. "We have watched employees that started their jobs as busboys and similar positions work their way up to general manager and other management positions."

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