Willy's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (937) • $$

"I Willy Like ItWilly's Kitchen has been bringing housemade, locally-sourced/produced ingredients and goods to this little suburb of Baltimore for over twenty years now. We were only in the Baltimore area for a short while and knew that we couldn't pass up getting some fresh Chesapeake Bay Crab--even if it was for breakfast!The Good:*Fairly large menu with a nice variety for anyone and everyone. *Supporting your local area when dining here as most of the main ingredients are sourced locally--even the bison!*We both enjoyed our crabby breakfasts: the Crab Explosion Omelet and Chesapeake Crab Cake Benedict. They were both full of crab with perfectly cooked eggs. *Great prices as Crab-filled dishes like this would fetch twice the price back home in The Bay. *Cozy location with pleasant and understated décor. The Meh:*Coffee was decent. Nothing spectacular but your run-of-the-mill diner cup o' Joe.The Ugly:*Service was a little gruff, but that's almost to be expected in this part of the country, as "Charm City" isn't exactly a fitting moniker. TLDR: Tasty home-cooked grub with a side of sass."

Parkway Deli & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (938) • $$

"I had lunch at Parkway Deli yesterday, and as always, it was a fantastic experience! I've eaten here many times, but this is my first time posting a review. I ordered the Pastrami Delight sandwich, and it truly lived up to its name. The pastrami was bursting with flavor, with just the right amount of crispy charred bits. The cheese was perfectly melted, and the coleslaw added the perfect crunch to every bite. I'd add a pic, but I was so hungry I didn't stop to take one!I paired it with goodies from the famous pickle bar--dill pickles, sauerkraut, and banana peppers--which made the meal even better. My server was friendly and attentive, and my food arrived quickly, which I really appreciated. On my way out, I couldn't resist picking up a tub of whitefish and a tub of chopped liver to snack on later--both were absolutely delicious.If you're ever in Silver Spring or nearby, Parkway Deli is a must-visit. The food, service, and atmosphere are consistently top-notch. You won't be disappointed!"

Taqueria Los Primos

★★★★☆ 4.3 (837) • $$

"A great place amazing Mexican food always packed so travel accordingly the food is delicious a must stop if your around the laurel area"

Cafe EZ - Ellicott City

★★★★☆ 4.4 (728) • $$

"Always reliable and high quality. Cafe vibes as expected form the name. They've been a brunch and breakfast staple in the area for as long as I can remember. From savory crepes to delicious hot spiced chai, they've got a lot on the menu and it's all worth trying. Check em out!"

Great Sage

★★★★☆ 4.2 (763) • $$

"Yes, they are fully vegan (plant-based) and before you shake your head no, believe me when I say they serve up some of the most tasteful dishes I have had. For example, the menu offers ingredients that you wouldn't be able to try unless you travel a lot--ingredients that are ordered from around the world! Guaranteed high-quality gourmet styled dishes each visit! Their coffee and breakfast bar open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM. If you are here for coffee, you must try the Magic Mushroom Hot Maca-Latte! In addition to espresso and coffee, they have smoothies (Green Machine Smoothie for the win) and fresh pressed juices (ginger elixir--sooooo good).Brunch is served on the weekends from 9:00 AM through 3:00 PM (I recommend the apple cinnamon pancakes). On Thursday and Friday from 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM they have live music. On Thursday the have 1/2 all wine bottles up until 5:00 PM!Please be aware that 15% gratuity is added to carry out orders and breakfast bar orders."

Blue Moon Too

★★★★☆ 4.3 (690) • $$

"Question; what time do you open on the 26th if you open? Any weird chance you're open on the 25th?In town for a couple days and we all love going there!!!"

Busboys and Poets - Takoma

★★★★☆ 4 (755) • $$

"I have always had a great experience here! Though there are many tasty looking options, my order has always been pretty consistent lol. As a girl raised in the South, I have been satisfied with their grits for the most part. Yes, there are times when I add more butter, salt and pepper. Grits is the most important item to me, because I mix it with my scrambled eggs and have it with toast. I did try the crab grits once and it tasted just like what it sounds like, something like a crabcake. The best thing about this place is the atmosphere. They sell a lot of books and has a Cafe type vibe, which is great for business brunches in a casual and non distraction setting. The staff rounds it out by always being polite and efficient."

Dooby's

★★★★☆ 4 (751) • $$

"A cute study spot in the Mt. Vernon area! They have a rotating selection of syrups that are great in drinks, especially in their matchas. I got the maple brown sugar caramel syrup in my matcha, and my friend got the lavender vanilla syrup in hers, and both were great with the flavors of the syrups clearly coming through. The only con to the matcha is the size is pretty small for the price, so I wouldn't be coming here for my regular matcha fix, but it is a nice treat. The spicy-g mac and cheese is a highlight of the menu, and comes in a pretty big portion for its price, which was pleasantly surprising. The portion of the Spicy Korean Street Style Noodles was also very large and enough to take home for leftovers for me, but leaned a little saltier than how I would typically eat, especially with the Spicy Garlic Chicken as my protein. The pricing is reasonable at $15 for the noodles. Another highlight on the menu for me has been the kimchi potato salad, which is perfectly tangy and a great fusion dish. Service was quick; no complaints from me!The WiFi works pretty well and there are plenty of seats, but the volume is a little high for a good study spot without noise cancelling headphones if that's what you're looking for--but it's definitely a great brunch spot on the weekends."

Spoons Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (646) • $$

"After a long 7-hour drive, we stopped by Spoons Café for breakfast, and the food did not disappoint! We had the stuffed French toast, home fries, and mimosas, all of which were delicious. The service was also relatively fast. One thing we really appreciated was that the café wasn't crowded, making it a nice, quiet space to enjoy our meal and have conversations without too much background noise.Unfortunately, our experience was affected by poor service. Our waiter forgot one of our orders and, instead of addressing the mistake professionally, was rude to us. I waited for my friend's food to arrive before eating, and by then, mine had gone cold. It was disappointing, especially because the food itself was great.If you're looking for a quiet spot with good breakfast options, this place is worth checking out--just hope for better service!"

The Grill At Quarterfield Station

★★★★☆ 4.2 (597) • $$

"As we've come to expect we were greeted warmly and seated in short order, soon after Abagail came to the table and took our drink and appetizer order. Over the course of our dinner, she checked on us regularly and kept our drinks full asking if we would like coffee or dessert when the time came.We started with the Crab Dip, which was plentiful and arrived piping hot, sadly the amount of salt in the dip overshadowed the delicate taste of the crab and cheese. The pretzels sticks weren't impressive either, it was nice that they weren't salted but the dough was heavy and lacked flavor. The rolls and corn bread were quite nice. The rolls had a nice crust and were soft on the inside, we enjoyed them with the butter that came with them. I was pleased with the corn bread, it had a wonderful consistency, and a subtle corn flavor, the corn bread was warmed leaving the cut edges lightly toasted.My wife ordered Fish & Chips with a Small Garden Salad. The fish was well cooked, flaked easily and coated with a light beer batter.I went with the Mahi Reuben, it was a nicely done Reuben with the traditional corned beef swapped for Mahi, the Gruyere was a pleasant addition and worth repeating. As a side I choose onion rings which were a subtle ring of onion coated with a delicate beer batter. Abagail suggested the horseradish dip and I thought I'd give it a try, if you like a good strong horseradish this dip is for you. I ended up, despite the full flavor, setting the dip aside as the burn was too much."

Highlands

★★★★☆ 4.1 (571) • $$

"Flew in to DC on a red eye from Fresno this morning. First time back in 18 years, after living here for 37 years. I met a friend for a late lunch here. It was freaking delicious. I had the Chicken and Waffles with a side of Cheesy Grits, and he had Eggs Benedict with Salmon. This place alone would make me move back."

Busboys and Poets - Columbia

★★★★☆ 3.8 (602) • $$

"A charming spot for book lovers and a cozy hangout! The service was lovely, and while the food leans a bit pricey, it's worth it. The sweet potato pancake? Absolutely amazing!! Bonus: you can shop for books while you're there!"

Vagabond Sandwich Company

★★★★☆ 4.4 (444) • $$

"Favorite lunch spot in Bel Air! So many options with a variety of different choices. Be sure to check them out - burgers, grilled cheese, salads, wraps."

Sip & Bite

★★★★☆ 3.7 (607) • $$

"This was hands-down the best crab cake we have had since moving to Baltimore, at a cheaper price than most seafood restaurants. Im as surprised as anyone, but there it is: The menu said it was Guy Fieri's favorite, and I'll bet it's true.The sweet tea was clearly freshly brewed, and the sausage sandwich on brioche was delightful, but the crab cake is what we will be back for."

Nailah's kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (387) • $$$

"Nailah's has never been a miss for me. Authentic SeneGambian food, that is seasoned to perfection, hot pepper(optional), and onion sauce that you can put on everything! We had to call a few times, and leave a message on Yelp to make sure the dining room was open. Once we confirmed that both the dining room and carry-out were open, we headed straight there. The owners and staff are very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant is very clean, and pleasantly decorated. The food is excellent! I would only increase the meat portion on one or two of their chicken dishes for the cost.I almost always get the mechoui (lamb shank), seasoned rice, plantain, and a bottle of bissap. The food is delicious, beautifully presented, and always worth the trip!"

The Jerk Pit

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (754) • $$

"The food was excellent! The chicken was spicy, seasoned well, and cooked through. Even got jerk chicken sauce. Cabbage and rice and peas were good. Everyone enjoyed their food, jerk Kingfish, oxtail , and jerk chicken. Service was good, but know the wait is long. Only cons/floor is extremely sticky, the tables are unbalanced, and bags are .$.20But I went there for the food."

Tortilleria Sinaloa

★★★★☆ 4.3 (411) • $

"I've heard so much about this spot and finally was able to try it recently! Tacos range from $5-6 each, but they are packed with meat (probably enough for two tacos at other restaurants) and the flavors are incredible. I was starving but after two tacos and some chips and guac, I was struggling to eat my third taco. The tacos come with two flour tortillas each, which probably didn't help with becoming so full so quickly. Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious tacos and authentic flavors! Just note that there is very limited seating inside and you'll likely have to take your order somewhere else to eat."

Izē's Deli & Bagelry

★★★★☆ 4 (467) • $

"Best bagel sandwich I've had since Philly. As good as Einstein's. Service was quick and efficientWhat ambience? It's a bagel shop and a good one!"

Gertrude's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (487) • $$

"Gertrude's is the upscale restaurant in the Baltimore Museum of Art.* * *The Baltimore Museum of Art gets about 38 stars.For a small museum playing catch-up with the big city majors, It is amazing.The contemporary exhibits are incredibly well chosen with fantastic selections of artists and works.The older galleries have to live with what was not picked up first by places like the Met in New York.For some hard to understand reason, Baltimore scored a massive number of Matisses.But, Matisse aside, the average older gallery has about two amazing pieces among a ho hum rest.But those two amazing pieces ...* * *That said, Yelp is not about porcelain boddhisattvas.Yelp is about the food.Gertrude's is good eating.It is a nice room.The menu is small, and heavy on seafood and sandwiches.Make that elegant seafood and upscale sandwiches.They do not inflate the prices because you are in a museum.The pricing is much appreciated by Samuel C.Add the charm of the setting, and this is a great place to be.I was with amazing company discussing deep philosophical issues.So my attention to the food was probably less than I would have liked for a Yelp review.But I loved everything I had ...Double that for dessert.* * *And how can you not like your salmon,When back in the gallery, you have just seen the contemporary mandala of your dreams?"

Rudy's Mediterranean Grill & Turkish Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (449) • $$

"Very nice inside. I eat so much of the combination appetizer I can barely eat my meal. Man is it good. Friendly. Overall love the place"

Eggcellence Brunchery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (381) • $$

"Super cute restaurant with good parking and plenty of seating. Each table gets a fresh flower in a vase and placemats which I thought was great. The staff was friendly and attentive and immediately brought me (really good!) coffee and cream so that was great. I got the crab hash and it was delicious, my partner got the Maryland omelette and he was really pleased with that as well. The cinnamon bun was huge and so we split it, and the manager/owner was nice enough to share homemade jam. It was awesome! Finally, I can't say how elated I was to see a bottle of hand sanitizer at each table. It's nice to know that after I've used the same salt and pepper shaker half the free world has, I can just use a quick pump of the sanitizer they keep at the table, instead of having to dig it out of my purse every time I add additional pepper to my food (also they keep Old Bay seasoning on tap which I appreciate)."

Sunny Day Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (338) • $$

"Delicious food and sunny staff! It was a cold morning and the front door kept coming open, though! Brrrr. Hope they get it fixed soon. Definitely looks like a place the locals love because lots of walk-ins. We ordered the Banana Split with Greek yogurt, berries, banana, granola and honey. Perfect with our cups of coffee! Thanks, Sunny Day!"

The White Oak Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.7 (463) • $$

"We celebrated a friends birthday here a little over a month ago and it was amazing. We had a pretty large party and were seated outside. The outdoor seating was pretty nice and had a chill atmosphere. The server made sure to get all of the kiddos orders out first which was appreciated.The food was outstanding. We had the fall risotto and ordered the harvest salad but ended up getting the fall salad. This is where things start to break down.The service wasn't the best. Part of the issue was that we had a single server for our large party and she wasn't dedicated to us. It's not at all her fault. She was doing her best to serve her other tables and us as well. The kitchen was also struggling to get orders out and keep them all straight. All in all it was enjoyable but there were definitely people that were just getting food their after a couple of hours."

Broadway Diner

★★★★☆ 3.7 (463) • $$

"Came here for breakfast before leaving the area. It's a typical diner with diner food. I think we got here at a good time, before the church let out. We were immediately seated. I got the French toast with bacon, eggs and home fries. The home fries were good I added a little salt to it. Wasn't too bland. My friend ordered the pancakes, they were so fluffy and good. I enjoyed his pancakes more than my French toast. lol! I'll come back again. Service was fast and great!"

Bagels 'n Grinds

★★★★☆ 3.7 (411) • $$

"This is my go to breakfast spot when I visit the Baltimore/ Washington area and need breakfast on the go. Bagels 'n Grinds is conveniently located directly across from The Hotel, which is where I stay whenever I'm in town visiting family and friends. Their hours are 6am- 2pm daily. They offer coffee drinks, bagels, wraps, sandwiches salads, soups and sweets. We always order online and pick up our food since it is in the same strip as our hotel. My husband always gets a coffee and The extremely meaty breakfast bagel. I always order the garden state as a wrap. I appreciate being able to customize my order to get it exactly the way I like it. If you sign up with them they will send you exclusive offers and promotions so don't forget to sign up. Every time I've visited the food is fresh and tasty and the coffee is good too. The ambiance is relaxing and a great place to sit and enjoy your food. I look forward to my next visit so I can try more menu items."

Grump's Cafe - Crofton

★★★★☆ 3.7 (408) • $$

"Best Breakfast in Crofton. Get the Biscuits and Gravy!!! Friendly service and food is great."

matchbox

★★★★☆ 3.7 (395) • $$

"Oh my Waffle! This place was not packed for brunch and I'm notsure why! This is an amazing place to brunch and if you haven't been, GO! Everything was GOOD! The Waffle was to die for!Will be back to brunch. Great service too!"

Peter's Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (263) • $

"Unbelievable service , Not to mention the best steak&cheese in town and the warm welcoming makes this the best !"

More Than Java Café

★★★★☆ 4.3 (284) • $

"I ordered the vegan breakfast sandwich & grits (I asked them to make them vegan by adding vegan butter and vegan cheese) they were more than willing to accommodate me. I love my experience, the customer service was great, food was great and vibes were great. I have not felt this good about a place in a while. Mr.Ronny the order I believe along with his wife made sure you felt comfortable and welcomed, he remembered everyone orders, served everyone with a smile. I am definitely will be coming, as a vegan it's hard sometimes to find places that will accommodate me and are tasty! They have great food andddd a whole vegan menu. Can't wait to come back!"

The Breakfast Club

★★★★☆ 3.8 (362) • $$

"Four of us met at The Breakfast Club this past summer while in town and it was truly a vibe! Once we got seated and settled in at our table, I understood why another colleague suggested our friend not bring her baby. It isn't the most family friendly, depending on when you go and we were there during the height of Sunday brunch. It can get very lively as can the crowd, especially once the adult beverages get to flowing. The table setup can be a little tight for high chairs or carriages also - not ideal.The service was good, the live music was amazing and the food was pretty tasty also! The cocktails were aesthetically pleasing and flavorful with tons of options. The menu is full of great fare to choose from. We shared some delicious wings to start. Everything from the breakfast sandwiches & french toast, to the mac n cheese, to the oxtail & grits and breakfast potatoes was yummy, served hot and in large enough portions. I'll have to remember which cocktails we had but I feel like my second one had sorrell in it - Fenton Street Evening. The first one was likely Mint Prohibition or Dreaming of Paradise.We were able to find close by parking on the street while our friends parked a block or two down the road. Our wait wasn't horribly long. We enjoyed the energy of the spot and are overall happy we went. When traveling domestically I like going to spots that I know I can't get in my own home city so this was a great choice. Check out The Breakfast Club if you like live jazz/ RnB and good brunch food. You'll also be supporting a black owned business!"

Pimento Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (323) • $$

"The food here is so good! I wasn't ready for my tastebuds to go so crazy!I plan on eating my way across the menu. I highly doubt anything is bad here"

Double T Diner

★★★★☆ 3.6 (398) • $$

"Food is fantastic. Service outstanding. Vets pasta sauce in forever. A must goto in Annapolis."

Peter's Pour House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (306) • $$

"Recommend having the lobster,crab, shrimp bisque. It's hearty savory and full of flavor. Ordered the chicken parmigiana sub and mushroom burger meals today. The fries are super hot, light, and crispy. The first bit of sub you get the butter toast on the bread with slightly over temp chicken. The flavor is good and complimented well with the sauce. The burger was very good and has a strong beef flavor. No condiments are really necessary to enjoy. The service is fast and made to order. This seems to be a good place to work during the day hours due to small crowding. There are two nearby garages for parking considering the Restaurant is in an alleyway. Please give this place a try"

ROOST Uncommon Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (274) • $$

"If you're craving biscuits this is the place to come. I did a road trip to York to see tulips and stopped here for brunch. The Yelp reviews talked about the biscuits and they were a delight. The staff was so friendly - and was really attentive. Upon entrance it's a bit confusing as the owners own the pizza joint and this breakfast place. There's arcades, a fridge of craft beer and gender neutral bathrooms. Super hipster and liberal for PA - which I loved. The food is diner - and the coffee was super cold at first but the waitress quickly brought me a new mug. The hash browns were perfectly crispy. Get the biscuits with gravy, I got the plain and stole my friend's gravy. There is an early bird menu if you eat from 8-9 am which feels so small town to me. A must stop for brunch if you're in York! The weather was also stunning so we sat in the outdoor seating space."

Nick's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (286) • $$

"Food is typical of an old school diner. Simple, decently priced, and delicious. Choose a seat at the bar top overlooking the grill or take a table. Service can be hit or miss but overall it's ok. Pancakes are fluffy and tasty. Restaurant is well maintained on the inside despite it being from 1982! Clean! Nick's Diner is a Wheaton gem!"