I arrived around 10:30am on a Monday and it was packed. There is a small yet ample parking lot with…read moreoverflow parking available on the main road. We grabbed a table inside and later moved outside. To bypass the long line, I ordered online and picked up my items. My order was ready within 15 mins and the website is user friendly. I loved the book alcove, free wifi and intentional menu. The turkey and pesto sandwich was great and I was equally satisfied with my iced, dirty chai. (total: $17) If you are tight on time, get there early or order ahead.

Enjoyed our lunch at this comfy place at the end of Ellicott City's Main Street! An overall good…read morevibe here, as people caught up with family, dates, friends, and solo workers. Great decor, local theme throughout, and they celebrate their local artists. Plenty of dedicated parking and a public lot within 250 feet. I liked my BLT on sourdough, and enjoyed our side salad with spinach. Clean interior and rest room. WiFi available. Fun area where they sell local products, embracing Ellicott City residents and history. Order at the counter, and they'll serve you at the table without much of a wait.

The pizzas are amazing! My pickiest kid ate half of a 12" pizza all by himself! The weather was…read moreperfect to sit in the garden and enjoy some live music at the festival in the parking lot, too!

Little market cafe is an original of old Ellicott city. It has survived 2 major floods and was at…read moreone point fixed up as part of a Gordon Ramsey show. After that, they went from a small coffee shop window to a full kitchen. They have sandwiches, pizza, breakfasts, and coffee of all kinds. It has so much promise, but sadly I find it to be a let down. Every time I'm here the coffee and food is just average. My sandwich sounded so good, but the bacon was not crisp, couldn't taste the jam in it, and just seemed like the turkey sandwich I pack for my lunches for work. The biggest benefit of this place is the outdoor seating. On a nice day, it is the best place to hang out with a half decent cup of specialty coffee.

Breakfast should be simple and easy…read more The execution of this place pulls it off. You walk in. It's bustling with people but not overly loud. You order, put the number on the table, eat, and go. The food comes out surprisingly fast. The ingredients just taste fresh and clean. Not overly salted. It's simple food, but done right. I was surprised how much I liked the place. It's not a place you would travel to go eat. It's a place that if you're in the area and need breakfast and brunch, you can't go wrong. I recommend checking this place out.

Oh my days!! I have no words that's how good the food was. I don't even remember speaking with…read moreanyone I was with because my face was buried in my plate. It's small and intimate, but I was able to still sit comfortably with my group of 6. You have to order at the front and your food is brought out to you. Which honestly made my time there more enjoyable. I was able to really take my time and read the menu. There were so many options to pick from! The entire staff was not only friendly but extremely helpful. Portion sizes were great, the food tasted amazing but it is a bit pricy. My meal of the chicken & waffles with an ice coffee costed about $27 after tax. That's a bit steep for a breakfast meal for 1 person but the quality of service and taste definitely made it worth it.

I came here for a very Instagrammable coffee flight and was not disappointed. We ordered a simple…read morecorned beef sandwich and I got the iced coffees flight. So the flight was for different ice lattes paired with a pastry, which was a croissant a Blondie brownie, a macaroon and lastly.strawberry cake for $25. It took a while for the flight to be prepared because I think they're a little bit shortstaffed on a Monday morning, but they had a lot of comfortable places to sit and wait. The corn beef sandwich came out good and I mentioned it was simple because it's literally just corn beef with some white bread and some cheese, but it was actually pretty tasty for breakfast. The coffee flight came out and it's on a large paddle and it looked really delicious. I have to say the regular flavored lattes and the croissant weren't my favorite choices, but as I started moving down the paddleboard towards flavored lattes and the Blondi bar, it was pretty good. My favorite latte was the butter beer and my favorite pastry actually turned out to be the Blondie brownie bar. The inside has enough seating for about 50 people and it's really cutely decorated. I highly recommend stopping in if you're in the mood for a coffee after a day of shopping in Ellicott city.

Looking at the reviews, I was super excited to try out this quaint cafe in Old Ellicott. The…read moreservice was okay and the owner came out after to check in everything. There were 6 of us, and they were able to put two tables together to accommodate us. I was overall disappointed with the food. The waffle which I paid $5 for was super small and there were just chunks of sugar in it. I also ordered scrambled eggs with spinach and cheese. The spinach came out on the side of the eggs and was uncooked. The cheese was not melted, and the eggs were burnt (dark brown and dry). The waitress was kind enough to take the eggs back for the cheese and spinach to be mixed/melted. They were still burnt and flavorless. I picked around and ate what I could. I also ordered some kind of spinach and feta pastry from the front case, which was good. We also all enjoyed the homefries which were crispy with a unique seasoning. We ordered the stuffed french toast which had a great flavor, but it wasn't really stuffed, there were just toppings on it. My nephew ordered the chicken and waffles. He's 15. I'm guessing that waitress assumed he was a kid and gave him the kids portion. Either way, the fried chicken looked like two pieces of frozen chicken schnitzel. My mother ordered the Reuben and did not like it at all because it lacked flavor.

This place is the best. Mother Clucker is the best sandwich ever. Highly recommend.read more

Delicious overstuffed sandwiches and subs at reasonable prices in an old-school deli setting…read more So happy I decided to stop by! Came here for a quick sub for lunch, I grabbed the Al Capone sub, which is Italian ham, pepperoni, turkey, and provolone cheese. They also have their normal toppings-- lettuce, tomato, hot peppers, onions, and mayo, along with oil and vinegar. I opted out of the hot peppers, which was no problem. Service was quick and very friendly. I ordered at the register and then told them I was going to walk around town for a bit while I waited. This was no issue, and when I came back, they had my order waiting behind the counter. The only reason I had to take off a star today was the ambiance was a bit outdated. It didn't seem dirty or anything, but the inside could definitely use an update. When I say these sandwiches are stuffed, oh my gosh. I've never had a more meat-packed sub in my life. And for only like $11? It's truly unbeatable. This will definitely be my new go-to when I need a good sub.

Manor Hill is always at the top of my EC list. Between the sangria, brews, street fries, pizzas,…read moreand birds the word...you can't go wrong! Service is always all smiles and attentive. I recommend making a reservation on Friday and Saturday nights to avoid long waits.

While I have been coming to Ellicott City with friends for years. However, recently recently…read moreinstead of hitting Syriana (you can check my review), my best friend and I decided to hit up Manor Hill Tavern. A nice old building of stone and dark wood my friend and I perused the menu: very New American with lots of Maryland seafood classics. I ordered the crab cakes with fingerling potatoes and coleslaw. The crab cake, though small, was mostly lump crab meat with very little bread crumbs and served with a remoulade. Very moist and flavorful. The coleslaw was slightly bland, but I enjoyed it none the less. And the fingerling potatoes were cooked and salted to perfection. However they were lacking any real fat: no butter or oil. Now, it just so happened that my friend had purchased a bottle of Rosemary infused olive oil a mere half-hour ago. A drizzle of this turned these dry potatoes into something of a revelation, but I really shouldn't have had to doctor the meal I pay for with outside condiments to make it truly enjoyable. My friend enjoyed a hamburger with caramelized onions that was cooked precisely to her order and she enjoyed it a great deal. So, clearly, not all menu items needed as much help. The server taking care of us was very on top for job and kept our drinks filled and us happy. I really wanted to give this place a higher score, but there were too many little things off. I think with a few tweeks to some of the menu options this could be a really excellent restaurant. But currently, it's just "fine." For the price (think thirty dollars for a typical entree) I expected better.

OUT OF THIS WORLD PUMPKIN MUFFIN WITH PECANS!…read more Stopped at the Farmers Market off Rt 2 and picked up 3 items. The pumpkins muffin that was off the chart and is making me think of driving 30 min to get another one before the next market. The San Francisco sour dough and the sauerkraut rye are also so good, savory and hearty toasted with just a bit of butter, the crunch is so satisfying I'll need to make some soup to go with them today.

I tried a loaf of Cinnamon Swirl Bread at the Bel Air Farmers Market. It has exactly one swirl half…read moreway down one side and mostly across the top. That's just poor quality.

I love Region Ale! The hoppy meal is the best with a canned draft beer to go. The team is friendly…read moreand responsive. Definitely try chopped chips inside a wrap. It's legendary.

Overall I really like RegionAle. However I ordered the Chopped Italian Wrap with Salt & Pepper…read morechips inside. This was because I rushed through the online ordering and I thought I was asking for a side of S&P chips. I didn't even notice the chips. The wrap was HUGE. Busting at the seams. Really acidic. I have also figured out something about myself. I do not like Chopped Italian Subs/Sandos/Wraps. I love the idea but don't love the execution. That's not a ding on RegionAle. It was a really beautiful wrap. Wish I hadn't rushed through ordering and could have gotten chips on the side. All negatives are on me. I'll do better next time.

Cute little coffee shop in Old Ellicott City. I love how casual this place is. I got a Cineyhone…read moreand a butter croissant. Everything feels cute, but it's slightly unclean. Why am I seeing an open trash can while I'm ordering? They could have hidden it a little better so customers don't have to see it. Plus, the restrooms could be cleaned more thoroughly. The workers were friendly, and I love that they offer the option to have less sugar in your coffee. They have a cute setup, but the interior design and layout could use some improvement. it feels a bit claustrophobic.

This may be my favorite coffee shop in OEC. It's got delicious lattes and even more amazing food…read moreoptions. The Dino sandwich is my favorite and the display case of goodies when you order is too hard to resist. The cheesecake was heavenly. They do have a love like most weekend mornings but it's worth the wait. There is a lovely outdoor seating area and they bring your food to your table. Servers are great and very helpful.

I'm sitting here at the table in the restaurant writing this review. I've been waiting some time to…read moretry this place since I live a bit away. The cheesesteak is unbelievable and definitely in my top 3 in the DMV. Unfortunately another restaurant is being moved to 4th place. It just has the right combination of everything. Get the seeded roll with cooper sharp. I add mayo. Honestly it took like 5-6 mins before it came out. Amazing Fries were super crispy and the spicy onion ring sauce was recommended. Chef's kiss. Bringing home a grandma chicken cutlet vodka pie home... I'll have to follow up soon! The service is great and you can tell they really care about the quality of the food.

Eataliano Market and Deli is a neighborhood deli offering pizza, sandwiches, pasta and also offers…read morelimited grocery items. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered my food inside and eat it outside. Outdoor seating has umbrellas to provide shade. I got the chicken cheesesteak hoagie and a Greek pasta salad. I also go a drink as part of my combo. Food is a pricey so be prepared. My cheese steak was massive; I was able to only eat half after eating my salad. The salad was fresh which allowed the fresh ingredients to shine. The chicken was seasoned generously and packed so so much flavor. Staff were incredibly warm, attentive and check on my through out my dining experience