It's clear as soon as you approach, that this is one of those locally beloved, word of mouth kind of places. They seem to do a pretty good business. Kind of cute, kind of homey, some mom-like waitstaff. But the food just isn't that spectacular. Maybe we're spoiled by the easy presence of some great breakfast joints in A.A. County. The breakfast at Cookie's is as basic as you get. (The last breakfast we had that was this uninspiring was at a Cracker Barrel in Emporia, VA which was the only game in town.) Scrambled eggs, dry, flat. Blah toast, blah french toast (like mom used to make, with white bread and plain egg.) Coffee was a little overcooked, but decent, and they brought more. The side of breakfast meat amounted to one stick of bacon, and a little disk of sausage sitting dryly and forlornly on a side plate. It'll do if you're hungry, but there are better options. read more

Today was my first time visiting this cute little spot. One of their signs says: Enter as strangers, leave as friends. It's true. The staff is very nice and the conversations are live and personable. Within walking in, my order was taken and my meal was in the table in 10 minutes. Wow! The waffle with powdered sugar was amazing, along with my eggs and bacon. Only thing I ask: Don't forget to check on all your customers. After my food was delivered, no one came back to my table to ask if I was ok or needed anything. But I would go back. read more

What a great Yelp find! Outstanding place to eat and mingle! The staff and owner provide such a homey atmosphere that you can't help but love being a part of it all! The food is great diner food, large portions, homemade!! We have eaten breakfast twice and can't wait to try lunch and dinner! The entire staff works so well together for seamless service. read more

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Cookie's kitchen was great for our initial visit. I especially liked their home fries!! Great service and very friendly staff. Enjoyed the decor and very close to home. Only person who had a gripe was my daughter. And it was simply because her swiss cheese wasnt shredded(melts better). read more

The only good thing about Cookies anymore is the staff. Food has really gone down and the prices have REALLY gone up. Have been going here for years but the last few times we went the food was just not good. Other then the staff I am not sure why people are still paying for food that is not good. While I love the staff I don't think I will be back. read more

This is my favorite breakfast place. Not because the food is perfect (it's very good though) or because it's innovative (this is no-nonsense breakfast)... but because it's been the same every time I go in. Usually the same staff, the same cooks, even the same customers. These folks have the routine down to an art. Since I moved from my hometown, I'd been looking for a place like this, where the servers would know me and know what I want as soon as I walk in. I've found that here. Yes, it's a seat-yourself establishment, which is a double-edged sword... once you know that's the deal, you know to just find a place to plant yourself. But it also means hovering in the entryway until someone gets up. But that's okay. To me, it's worth the wait. The sweet tea is SWEET (southerners will be pleased) and not weak at all. The bacon is thick-cut and baked in the oven (which I prefer). And everything else is pretty standard, good quality. They even have a "junior breakfast," which is a smaller portion, available to order regardless of age. It's the perfect size for people who want the traditional breakfast but don't want to gorge themselves or be wasteful. I've also been in for some lunches, and the egg salad is lovely, chopped fine and generously portioned on the sandwich. Their soups are also good (especially the split pea). read more

This cute and kitschy little place offers great food at low prices. The service was friendly and all of the staff was sweet, attentive and personable. I had a wonderful experience and definitely will be visiting again. read more

Cookie's Kitchen - Big Breakfast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

Cookie's Kitchen is a great little diner that all the us Pasadena locals know. My family and I often stop in for breakfast at a reasonable cost. I love the huge pancakes and fresh never ending coffee. Stop in and give it a try. You'll like it. Enjoy. D. J. read more

Our favorite place to eat in Pasadena! The best food, the nicest staff, the great decorations! We love breakfast here with the lovely Miss Kay, dinner with the sweet Miss Sarah. Food is excellent and huge portions. We feel at home here and there are no pretensions...just friendly local hard working people. We love Cookies and respect the dedicated staff...great job to all! read more

Great down home place. Good food, quick service for homestyle flavor and prices. Only down falls is small place so sometimes there is a wait to be seated. read more

This is a great little diner type place! Always busy but the wait usually isn't too bad. Great service-lots of locals so they often know your drink order. Good food at decent prices. Give it a shot- I think you'll like it! read more

First visit. Walked in didn't know whether to seat ourselves or not. 2 waitresses having conversation ignored our presence. had to excuse an interruption to ask if we should seatb ourselves. we arrived at 11:01 and were told breakfast stopped at 1100. They decided to accept one more breakfast order. However was told they were out of home fries. I said no problem just give me a pancake instead. witress refused as that is not a normal sub for home fries. I pointed out that I wanted home fries but they were out... a non-normal situation. she still refused to accomodate. in the end decided this was LAST visit...... read more

Huge portion sizes, delicious food, great prices, and a friendly and welcoming environment. The staff at cookies kitchen made us feel like we were longtime friends. This is a great spot for anyone looking for a casual breakfast lunch or dinner. read more

My first time at Cookie's Kitchen and I'll be back. This is exactly the kind of small business I like to support. The food is good, the atmosphere is festive and the staff are adorable. I love the story of Cookie and all the good she does for the community. Create patio seating in the back? read more

Liked the food and loved the multinational atmosphere. Clean place and friendly staff. My husband and I will be back!

First time here and the food was phenomenal. Service was okay. The elder man with glasses working the register was extremely rude when we asked if we could split the bill. Continually shaking his head as we were explaining which items to put on each check. Unfortunate to have great quality and portions of food and unmatched customer service. read more

Breakfast is always delicious and we get seated fairly quickly even when they are packed. This will definitely be our go to breakfast place from now on. read more

This was a very nice quaint little place very personable and friendly food was very good as was the friendly service

We wanted breakfast and didn't feel like waiting over an hour at that popular place that's been on the Food Network, so we found this one on a whim and decided to try it because there was a PokeStop at the door. It was awesome! Super quaint, with kitschy decor and friendly staff. As visibly gay women in rural areas we are sometimes nervous about new spots, but felt welcome here. The food was delicious and we'll definitely be back. read more

First time there today after driving past it often. Breakfast was amazing. We had an omelet and corned beef hash with a side of creamed chipped beef. Everything came out hot and tasty, the service was friendly and attentive. This place defines simple home cooking in the very best way. We will definitely be back. read more

This is the friendliest place and the food is great. Eat with all the locals. This is so much better than Johnny's restaurant. My to go to place for a good meal. I am hooked!! The owner is Miss Kay and she is a fun loving person who sometimes is the cook. She is the sweetest down to earth person ever. Take time to look at all her decorations, it will take a few visits to take it all in. You will absolutely Love this place!!! read more

Good food. Great service. Everyone here super friendly. The owner is hilarious and makes you feel right at home with her sarcasm and jokes. The restaurant has a really homie vibe. Like if you were at your grandma's house visiting and she's making you breakfast. Sausages were good. Pancakes are huge. read more

Had a Memorial Day breakfast. Amazing service and great food. Loved this place! The atmosphere is homey and reminded me of my hometown. Very supportive of military and police :) read more

The service was quick and nice. The couple servers we met were both very talkative and informative as we have just moved into the area from further north in Towson. My dad had the special soup which was the sausage and barley soup when we were there. He said it was quite tasty. He also had a standard cheeseburger which they cooked to his liking(medium rare). It was big and remarkably juicy. The fries that his order and my order which was the dinner liver and onions were both very good. They were crispy, and had some sort of flavorful batter on them. My fries (and the liver) were smothered in their house brown gravy which was also very good. The liver was maybe just a little overcooked but was still mostly very tender and flavor-wise it was exactly what I had asked for. My other side was the apple sauce which was fresh and chunky. My mom ordered the tuna salad sandwich which came with chips. Her sandwich was also good and the chips were good, although I wouldn't think they were homemade. We look forwards to coming back for their extensive breakfast menu. read more

Good eats here and decent price. I've had breakfast and lunch. My favorite is the fried fish sandwich a generous and tasty serving!

This place is the perfect small town diner. my parents and i were in town and decided to stop in for a breakfast and we were NOT DISAPPOINTED! its a quaint little place, good classic diner food and a relaxing small town atmosphere. servers were extremely friendly, and the place was busy, but it never felt like you were being rushed. I had sausage gravy on a biscuit with home fries and bacon, mom had a FABULOUS blueberry french toast souffle and my dad had a delicious omelette. all in all, i will be returning every time i'm in the area. read more

Disgusting! My family made me stop here for breakfast and it was over priced for how cheap it is. I thought that it would be a great place to have breakfast due to how packed it is, but they proved me wrong. I had an omelet and it was made with the cheap Kraft cheese. They are right across the street from two grocery stores and they can't get deli cheese or shredded cheese??? Also, the omelet had zero flavor. It was so terrible that I threw it up in the parking lot. read more

My family and I have been going here since we were looking for a home in the Dena. Always good always make you feel like family. Best ham and cabbage soup ever. read more

Great food! Ordered dinner to go. I got the country fried steak, "to die for" mashed potatoes and potato salad. It was the best! I even called them when i got home just to compliment then on how much I loved it! Highly recommend for a meal that's as good as home cooked. read more

We have been going to this place for years and it is still one of my favorite places to eat. Fast and friendly service along with amazing food. I always walk out of here with a smile read more

The reviews looked good and we were in the mood for some place we have not been to before. 20 minute drive later...not handicap accessible. Boo. read more

We have been there 2 times and on are bill they put $5 charge is this a auto tip for sitting in , no signs to tell you, we gave a tip plus the $5. We love the food read more

It was our first time at cookies and we were pleasantly surprised! The food was incredibly fast considering how packed they were on a Thursday morning but was so delicious! The French toast was perfectly fluffy and the mushroom omelet was stuffed with mushrooms and cheese! Even the coffee is good! Ms. Kay is hilarious and very efficient! We'll definitely be back :) read more

Upon entering Cookies Kitchen, I wondered if a gift shop exploded on the walls. Butterflies, dragonflies, and wind chimes, oh my. But let's get to the food. I ordered grilled chicken breasts with a side of broccoli and apple sauce for dinner. Apple sauce, lovely. Tasted homemade. The chicken breasts were shaped like protoplasm and flat, smothered in grease, salt, and pepper. The broccoli was cooked within an inch of its life; not edible. Rolls are served with the meal. Might be made fresh. Would have been very good if not slathered with butter which took away from the taste. Optional butter would have been appreciated. Onto the waitress. Did not at any time ask if the meal was enjoyable. Upon receiving the check, was never asked if the meal was enjoyable. read more

I do not understand why all the 5 stars reviews were given. We went for the first time last week for breakfast. Nothing so great about the food. And what we had, an omelet & a waffle, & 2 coffees, cost us $25.00, without tip. I don't understand the prices. And $2.50 for a cup of coffee. The prices are way too high. Guess that's why it wasn't crowded at all. Won't go back. read more

cute little place that is tucked away . Had the hot turkey sandwich was very good will have to go back and try something else and the prices were wonderful. It's a nice little homey feeling place! read more

I've been here a few times. It's definitely different from most breakfast places. It's in a remodeled house. It's very small but I think it adds to the charm. The waitress was nice and made jokes the entire time. She was great with my toddler also. The food was homestyle and came in huge portions. The only complaint I have is the price. I had to get everything al a carte since they didn't have a breakfast combo for me. read more

It's a small little place so sometimes it can be hard to get in but it's so worth the wait! If you are looking for a good home made breakfast this is the spot!! Cozy little atmosphere with yummy food! read more

An amazing breakfast with a very pleasant atmosphere. The waitresses were attentive, but not overly so. The place was packed and understandably so. read more

One of the best local places to grab breakfast! Not sure why one reviewer gave it such a bad review - it's not a 'foodie' place, so you shouldn't rate it that way! It's a Family Kitchen, of course it's going to be food your family would normally make, that's the point! Home cooking at it's finest. mmmmm read more