Another Broken Egg Have you ever visited a place and wished you could write the very first review? A review so powerful and profound that it sets the business ablaze? Well, that's me, and the place is Another Broken Egg in Brandywine, Maryland. I've had the opportunity to visit this restaurant on two occasions, and the second visit was just as confirming as the first. Pam, who appears to serve as both manager and hostess, has the perfect disposition--kind, delightful, welcoming, and genuine. She and her team make you feel as though you've just come downstairs for breakfast at your favorite bed and breakfast. The restaurant itself follows the model of today's popular breakfast and brunch destinations. You see it with places like First Watch and Farmhouse. The concept is simple: open early and provide fantastic breakfast and brunch options through the afternoon. Another Broken Egg hits that target squarely in the bullseye. The food and drink menus are plentiful, creative, and downright delicious. On my first visit, Brittany was incredibly engaging and open to fun conversation. With genuine enthusiasm, she shared some of her favorite menu items. I must say, her recommendations were spot on. On my second visit, Amanda was equally impressive. Much like Pam, she was warm, genuine, and attentive. Her level of service was above reproach. She checked in regularly, and if something wasn't quite right, I have no doubt she would have addressed it immediately. Because the restaurant was quite busy, I didn't feel it was appropriate to capture many interior photos. Having said that, I can confidently say the aesthetic is warm, inviting, and comfortable. Although I was not the first person to review this restaurant, I hope this review is taken into account when you, the reader, decide whether to visit. Recommendation Level: Honestly... why are you still reading? GO! read more

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We decided to try Another Broken Egg Cafe after my wife spotted it while driving by. Since it looked fairly new, we were genuinely surprised to learn it has apparently been open since February. Unfortunately, based on our experience, I can see why it still feels undiscovered. We arrived and were told there would be a 20-minute wait for a table, which was completely understandable for a busy brunch spot. To avoid the wait, we elected to sit at the bar instead. That decision aged poorly. We sat down at 10:36 AM and placed our order by 10:40 AM. Simple enough. However, it then took roughly 20 minutes just to receive drinks because the bartender was also responsible for waiting tables. One person trying to run both operations during brunch rush is less "efficient staffing model" and more "live-action stress test." The real achievement, however, was the food timing. Our breakfast finally arrived at 11:50 AM - over an hour after ordering. Mind you, we ordered breakfast. Not a seven-course tasting menu. Not steak. Not handcrafted cuisine blessed by culinary monks in the Alps. Just breakfast. At one point we finished our drinks and genuinely debated ordering another round, but decided against it because we were concerned we might actually become full before the food arrived. To add another layer to the experience, my wife had to ask about the beignets we ordered - which, by all accounts, are considered an appetizer. Those arrived about 10 minutes later, along with an explanation from the bartender that appetizers often get "stuck in the back" if no server claims them. While I appreciate the honesty, I'm not entirely sure customers are supposed to become emotionally invested in the restaurant's internal food recovery process. To be fair, the food itself was actually good. But good food with a near 90-minute wait for breakfast is like getting a gold medal in slow motion. Eventually, people stop clapping. Final verdict: decent food, exhausted staff, and a dining timeline measured in geological eras. BYOC - Bring Your Own Chef. read more

I ordered traditional Eggs Benedict with extra Hollandaise sauce. Whatever they put on those eggs was not Hollandaise. It was more like a thick gravy, maybe Velouté, which was not too bad, but rather tasteless. Also, the whole point of Eggs Benedict is the lemony goodness of Hollandaise, which is why I ordered extra of it. Hollandaise is a thin sauce, this was like what you put on biscuits and gravy. I kept eating thinking, OK, maybe this is their version, or maybe I'll get a taste of Hollandaise at some point. No, it was slathered in this gravy. Then, I saw that they use Velouté so they just added whatever sauce they wanted to add or had. It also came out cold. Very frustrating. I was hungry and I ate it. They came to ask how it was and I mentioned that the sauce was not correct. They said, "Everyone loves it". Yeah, if they get Hollandaise. Not sure why they asked b/c they did nothing about it. The server said that the kitchen probably wasn't paying attention. I still left a tip b/c it's not the server's fault, but yeah, if someone orders tea, you can't just give them coffee and hope for the best. Not a great experience for my first time going, sadly. I had ordered something for dinner before this happened. Have not eaten it yet, but I saw that the sandwich was missing ingredients too. It was busy, I get it, but they do have to do better. The place was warm inside. It's quite hot outside and the place was full, but no a/c, or very low, like in the 70s. Everything needs improvement in my opinion. I forgot to mention. I ordered an unsweetened iced-tea. It came in a SMALL glass, so a few sips and you're through. I never got a refill or asked if I wanted one, and I was there a long time b/c I had to wait for the to-go meal that I ordered, as well as wait for the food I was going to eat there, as well as eat my one meal there. I was reviewing some of the comments, and yes, it appears they don't take responsibility for things, even someone who had a worm in their food. UGH. With me, the older gentleman just asked how it was, but never did anything about the sauce comment. Don't go around tables asking if you're not doing anything about it. Also, someone else commented that their Hollandaise sauce was exactly like mine, thick tasteless gravy! Clearly, they don't have Hollandaise sauce, so don't put it on the menu. Overall, it's not worth your money. PS. I still have to look at my gumbo. Almost afraid to do so, but this is the sandwich. (See pic) This is what it's SUPPOSED to include (and I was not asked what type of bread I wanted): Southern Stack Club: Ham, turkey, baked bacon, guacamole, Cheddar Jack cheese, tomato and pickled red onions on your choice of white or nine-grain bread. Tell me, where's the bacon? Where's the avocado? Is it that old brown spread with chopped onions? Where are the pickled onions? Pickled onions are thin and pickled. I just see some chopped onions inside what appears to be old avocado spread. Actually, it just a spread with onions. I think it's also missing the actual avocado! The meat(s), it's supposed to be ham and turkey as well as bacon. I just see the same thing, and they look like cold cuts from the supermarket, not sure if it's all ham or what. It's a CLUB SANDWICH. How can you use this stuff and forget the bacon a club, which is essential to it. And they added lettuce, which doesn't come (??) I mean, they really just do whatever they want. God forbid anyone should have allergies. Nah, never again! I initially gave it two stars, but the more I read that they did the same to other guests, and the more I saw my food, it's a one star. read more

Another Broken Egg Cafe - Supposed to be Stack Club. It's missing ingredients plus has other ingredients that don't come w/it! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandywine, Maryland

My husband's birthday fell on a Monday this year, so I decided to take him out for a quick brunch at the newly opened Another Broken Egg in Brandywine. The atmosphere is laid back nothing you would need to get dressed up for. The service was excellent and the food was really good. The letdown...they are not yet serving alcohol and all of the yuzu drinks were unavailable. It's brunch, so we were definitely looking forward to cocktails, and I was excited to try the popular yuzu variations. That part was extremely disappointing. We settled for mocktails and they were pretty, nice flavors. Since it was our first visit, they offered us complimentary beignets, which was a nice touch. I ordered the BLTA with a side of gumbo, and my husband had the grits along with the Cajun shrimp and crawfish omelet. Both dishes were really flavorful and satisfying. We also ordered a side of breakfast potatoes, but they were more like fries, which wasn't quite what we expected. I probably wouldn't order those again. Overall, the food and service were great. Would we come back? Yes, but we'll probably wait until the cocktails and full drink menu are available. Deducted one star because the cocktails are not available. read more

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Being a Brandywine resident for nearly two years, typically I'll take a ride to Waldorf to enjoy a nice breakfast. Well, well, well! "Another Broken Egg Cafe" said not so fast my friend! They said, stay your butt in Brandywine and get your wholesome breakfast right here! Open for less than a month, I figured it would be packed out this past Sunday but surprisingly it wasn't. Much larger inside than it looks outside, "ABEC" interior reminds me of "First Watch" in size and decor. Let's get to the food. The menu is way more appealing than the aforementioned "First Watch", so much so, I had a time deciding which way I wanted to go. Ultimately, I went with my favorite breakfast entree, the Crab Cake Benedict with a side of grits. I must say, my meal was way past solid. I would definitely get it again. Service was impeccable although the kitchen made a couple hiccups. I'm thrilled that "ABEC" took a chance on little ole Brandywine. This will be my #1 breakfast spot as long as they work out the new restaurant kinks and remain consistent!!! read more

Another Broken Egg Cafe - Very good Crab Cake Benny@ Another Broken Egg Café! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandywine, Maryland

Another Broken Egg is the newest kid on the block & we couldn't be happier. Brandywine desperately needs more good breakfast spots and grocery stores given the amount of new domiciles being erected. Some have grown weary driving to DC, hitting the bridge to Alexandria, or getting on a very congested Crain Highway to dine on Waldorf. Visiting right after the soft & grand openings can be a bit risky as the business is still working out their kinks, but we packed our patience. We arrived at 10:30. There were 4 ladies and an infant in our party and the restaurant was pretty empty. We ordered various omelets, shrimp and grits, home fries, Gouda cheese grits, and chicken tenders. The food arrived pretty quickly. The grits within the shrimp & grits were overcooked and soupy. It also contained andouille sausage. The home fries were cold so the server quickly replaced them. The other food was good, but a bit under-seasoned for regional palates. The manager came over and welcomed honest feedback. He was polite and looking for actionable recommendations to make immediate improvements. The restaurant was full when we departed. Welcome to the neighborhood!!!! read more

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My family and I visited Another Broken Egg Cafe in Brandywine the weekend they first opened and we were very pleased. Since they just opened, they're still working out a few small kinks, but overall the experience was great. The food was delicious and the customer service was on point. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and attentive. The shrimp and grits were amazing and definitely the highlight of the meal. Excited to have a new brunch spot in the area. We'll definitely be back! read more

We recently visited Another Broken Egg Café in Brandywine Crossing, and it's great to finally have another breakfast option in this area. The space is much larger than I anticipated, with a welcoming atmosphere and a full bar setup (though they hadn't obtained their liquor license yet at the time of our visit--they're expecting it by the end of the month). We were seated quickly, which was a plus. However, it did take a while for a server to greet us and take our drink orders. The staff appeared to be mostly young--many teenagers--but everyone we interacted with was very pleasant and polite. I ordered the chicken and waffle. The waffle had good flavor but could've been a little lighter and fluffier. The bacon, however, was very good with a nice smoked flavor. Unfortunately, the chicken tenders were tough and chewy, which was disappointing. The potatoes were just okay--nothing special, but not bad either. My husband ordered the Cajun Shrimp & Crawfish Omelette, and he thoroughly enjoyed it--he had no complaints at all. Overall, I think they're still working out a few early kinks, which is understandable for a newer location. I'm willing to give them another try once they've had a chance to iron out some wrinkles. read more

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My husband and I visited Another Broken Egg Cafe for their soft opening and it was phenomenal.The customer service was great everyone kept greeting us and asking did we need anything. The service was a little slow however that's expected. However, the food was phenomenal including the mocktails. I ate the Fried Chicken Cobb salad with bacon while my husband got the pancakes and Southwest scrambler. Our server also suggested the chicken salad which we took home to go. I will definitely be back. The atmosphere was very warm and friendly. read more

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Tried ABEC impromptu. The brandywine,md location is fairly new so I'm sure there will be some adjustments. However I had high expectations for this place due to the nice ambiance, establishment is very cute, clean and cafe vibe. Service was friendly but not as attentive as expected especially with so many waiters available but idle, however again I assume due to it being new and staff needed to get more acclimated. Food was O-K, somethings such as the gumbo wasn't as appealing or appetizing especially when you know gumbo, while it had some flavor it was flat and salt based, lacking the variety of flavor gumbo brings. Mocktail was delicious (didn't have liquor license yet) Benedict was okkkk. Again not as flavorful as I expected. Overall worth trying again in a few months. read more

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This location is new. After today's visit, I'm happy to have them in the neighborhood! I joined the waiting list online, but didn't need to since there wasn't a long wait on this particular Friday morning. Every employee I encountered made me feel welcomed. The restaurant is thoughtfully decorated and very comfortable. It's new, so it's very clean (including the restroom). My family enjoyed every part of the meal. We tried a breakfast scramble, traditional breakfast with sausage, and shared a waffle. The waffle had very good flavor and the coffee was also good. Did I say I'm happy to have them in the neighborhood? :) They operate during breakfast/brunch hours. So, pack your positive energy, and go give them a try. I wasn't disappointed, and will soon return to try other items on the menu. read more

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Wait time was a cluster. Online said one thing and checking in with the host shortly after was an additional wait. Overall, decent food and prices. Food was lukewarm when it came out, it took about 45 minutes for both dishes to come out. We arrived around the rush 12noonish. I wasn't impressed and probably won't be back! It's southern but still missing the soul! read more

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While this place is cute and quaint, the food leaves a lot to be desired. I went with my GF. She ordered the crab eggs Benedict and I ordered the shrimp and grits (I try the shrimp and grits from EVERYWHERE). I'm from the south and I LOVE shrimp and grits. Unfortunately I'd mark this as the second worst shrimp and grits I've tried in the area. It lacked flavor and spice but I would've eaten it had it not been for the fact that both the shrimp and andouille sausage were cold in the middle. I sent it back and patiently waited while my GF ate. She's far too shy but I immediately knew she didn't like her food either once she solely focused on her breakfast potatoes. When I asked, she said the crab cake wasn't good so it made the dish just ok. The staff were nice. They are unfortunately unorganized and inexperienced. A lot of people seem to go there. Maybe it'll work for you but for us it's a no. read more

The service was fast when I went on a Tuesday, seated as soon as I went in. I wasn't in there for more than 45 minutes. The lavender lemonade was very good. The cinnamon bun French toast wasn't too sweet so i loved it. Overall I was satisfied with what i ordered and my server. read more

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So I know this is a new store and granted I visited during a weekday morning. We were greeted and sat as soon as we entered. The staff were extremely friendly as well as helpful. The restaurant was clean and spacious and not too loud. The food was delicious and the portions were large. I think people need to give some grace as they are still figuring out operations and training new staff which are mainly younger kids. I will definitely come back. read more

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I'm giving three stars solely because the host and wait staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. We were really excited to have a new breakfast spot in the area and have now tried Another Broken Egg Cafe twice, hoping the first visit was just an off day. Unfortunately, today's visit sealed the deal for us. The concept is great, but the food quality just isn't there. I ordered an omelette that came out super dry, overcooked, and nearly burnt. I ended up asking the waitress to take it off the bill and chose not to order anything else because the wait time for food was already ridiculous. While we were there, we saw two other guests send their entrees back as well. It's disappointing because we really wanted to love this place. Maybe they just need more time to find their groove, but right now it's nothing to rave about. I was also disappointed that management didn't come over to address the situation, especially since she stopped by other tables to check in. Sadly, we're back on the hunt for ANOTHER breakfast spot. read more

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Wonderful place! The food was really good, I got a new brunch spot!! The service was awesome!

My son and I went there for breakfast. We got the pitcher of blueberry margaritas. At the end of the pitcher I poured the drink in our cup went to take and sip and an entire dead bug came up in my straw. Even though they took the margarita off the bill. They should have showed good customer service and put the entire bill on the house. I will NEVER go back. I only wish I would have taken a picture of the big before they rushed it away from our take . read more

I was excited to visit Another Broken Egg Cafe for Sunday brunch after having great experiences at other locations. Unfortunately, this visit was extremely disappointing. As soon as we were seated, the host informed us they were completely out of alcohol and that we would need to come back at the end of the month if we wanted alcoholic beverages. From there, things only went downhill. It took an incredibly long time for us to receive our food, and we noticed other tables around us expressing frustration about the wait as well. We were seated right next to the kitchen and unfortunately witnessed a lot of behind-the-scenes chaos. At one point, a kitchen team member quit and stormed out using profanity. We overheard several staff members cursing and openly talking about how frustrated they were. When our food finally arrived, it was brought out by one of the cooks who seemed visibly irritated about having to prepare and deliver it. The food was cold and had a burnt taste. To make matters worse, everyone at the table received their meals except me, so I had to wait even longer. We spent nearly two hours in the restaurant and couldn't wait to leave. Several other guests walked out before ordering or before their food arrived. This was by far the worst restaurant experience I've had in a long time, and I have no desire to return. read more

Glad to have something new in the area. The restaurant is spacious and has a large bar. The outdoor seating will be great once the weather warms up. The food was good especially the French toast, gumbo and lemonade. Amanda was our server and she was super attentive, we'll be back! read more

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I wish I could give negative stars! Good food and pleasant people but the wait was atrocious. Even with reservations we had to wait 45 minutes. Food came out after about an hour, with continued broken promises of "only ten more minutes...". Check was wrong ... another 20 minutes. 2 hours of my life I will never get back! I'd like to say I was trapped like a rat, but at least they get fed. read more

The atmosphere was great, the customer service was marvelous, The BLT on French toast bread was amazing, Thanks Shawne for your kindness., will be back!! I LOVE THE UNITY that the workers haveand the wait was not long even though it was pretty crowded. read more

Umm yea. It's a no for me. So I ordered the shrimp and grits on Uber Eats. They sent my shrimp and grits in a container looking the egg soup from the curry out. Then Gave me the bread looking like they tore it off someone else's plate. My last time ordering and I'll pray over the taste but yea.....nah this ain it read more

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Service bumped this location up to 2 stars. Lemon blue berry goat cheese pancakes arrived without the goat cheese and lemon flavor was artificial and very much overpriced. Bacon cheeseburger was also greatly overpriced and mediocre. First and last time at this location. read more

I absolutely love this franchise, and their food, but this was actually one of the worst experiences I've ever had at any establishment. After waiting about 45 minutes to be seated, I sat down and witnessed how bad things were going and overheard people saying that they had been waiting over an hour to receive their food (and still didn't have any). I ordered my food immediately upon seeing the waitress but after about 20 minutes I told someone that I had to leave in 30 minutes and they told me the kitchen was so backed up that it would be best for me to not wait. While disappointed, I appreciated their honesty and decided to leave on an empty stomach. For context, I originally came about two weeks ago (because the business was listed as open on Apple Maps) but was turned away because they weren't actually open. I also did not eat before coming as I was looking forward to really enjoying the menu. They also have alcohol items on the menu, but no liquor license to serve alcohol yet so none of that was available. As someone who operates a restaurant of my own, the level of mismanagement is exceptionally clear and I wish they took the time to do a soft opening to work out some of the kinks as they are clearly not ready to be open yet. It's very unfortunate how this location is making the brand look and starting off with so many unhappy customers. read more

Love this place! Truly lovely staff trying their best and that is what matters the most!

I waited almost an hour for food before having to leave without eating. I was really excited for them to come to the neighborhood and even after I was told the experience was subpar I decided to give it a try. Not sure I will be back or recommend it to others. Disappointing. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would!!! Jahmarray is the WORST server. He tried to gaslight me to say he told me something wasn't on the menu and that was a lie! I pointed to the wrong thing but I said what I wanted, and he brought the wrong thing, he should have corrected me because you work here. I wanted seafood and we talked about seafood so why would you bring out chicken. Then tried to gaslight me saying "I told you we were out remember". ABSOLUTELY NOT! you did not tell me that! I went for breakfast and went to lunch somewhere else because I didn't even get to eat. The food came out slow too, took like 30 minutes. Good thing I had a friend with me and we discussed with the lady next to me who ALSO heard what I ordered. A MESS!! The service alone makes me never want to eat here. You need to train your staff!!! I can't believe he tried to lie like I didn't know what I ordered. read more

Where do I start, this may be a new location but not a new franchise, I would hope adequate training was given for a new opening! Day three of grand opening, but maybe you should close your doors again to re train all the staff.., after waiting 20 minutes for a dirty table to be cleaned, my husband and I sat over a hour for some eggs & pancakes that never came, I overheard an employee say there was only one cook cooking in house & to go orders.., we watched people come in to order to go & leave with food while we continued to wait for our order.., the waitress went behind the bar & started making mocktails and never returned to our table.., clearly the restaurant favored the to go orders over in house seated..,the manager was requested & he never came.., we got up & walked out then staff came running out the door behind us to say the food was coming out.., of course, we declined to return but how tacky is that to chase behind patrons, when you ignored them while seated in your establishment.., everyone looked confused and overwhelmed.., this place was not ready for a grand opening.., read more

they just opened and terrible service not once has the manager came to us and apologized. firstly we came in at 12 and have been waiting to be seated around 12:30 and it's been almost 2 hours to get our food since we sat down. they ran out of grits and only serve pink lemonade. the customer service isn't horrible but it is not very respectful they won't bring straws unless you ask and after your drink. We were a table of 6 and sat us at a table of 2 maybe if u squeeze 4. The lack of seating and space is bad. Went to the bathroom there is only 1 stall in each bathroom! There's barely space in some areas to move your seat. The management is horrible! over all terrible experience don't recommend coming anytime soon read more