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    Driftwood Diner

    4.5 (53 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Biscuits and gravy with onions & homefries.

    Breakfast was outstanding. Delicious. But the highlight was the friendly staff and locals that clearly come there for the morning news. We couldn't have enjoyed it more.

    Joey C.

    Not many reviews but all highly rating this establishment so I decided to check it out as there aren't any coffee shops in the area and someone stated they had decent coffee. My expectations were set rather low. Just a neighborhood diner that serves the locals. I walked in and was greeted by the waitress. She said she had eight other tables that just sat down and that it would be a minute. No drink offered, that's gonna be a star. Looking around I saw three tables in front and four on the side, some had food some didn't. Guess I'm bad at math. I got to order coffee twenty minutes after I sat down. Twenty minutes. And water. I needed water. Star. One waitress for everyone? I'm going to let that slide. I'm feeling generous for the new year. Guy next to me was eating the soup of the day, cream of crab soup, and between mouthfuls of crab told me it was delicious and could hardly compose holding a grin between soup dribbling past his lips. This is Maryland so I suppose that might be a thing. And if something causes someone to drool, maybe it is good. Ordered it, ugh. It is a very white base with tremendous lumps of crab. Problem is, it is basically heavy cream with crab flesh. Any flavor the animal offered is lost in being doused in bland heavy cream. No bits of pepper or any other seasoning which is remarkable. I'm guessing they're getting good feedback on a product that could really pop. Went for a diner staple afterwards, a cheeseburger and fries. The waitress came over and hesitated, asking me what I ordered. I said a cheeseburger. She says well they put cheddar on it....... ok. I mean I did order a cheeseburger who am I to judge which cheese? Let me tell ya, as that cheese was creme brûlée'd upon that over some piece of meat, the only thing it did was turn it into a chewy meat crumble hide between some stale burnt buns, and not the nice fluffy buns we all tend to like. French fries were your run of the mill ore ida crinkle stuff- underdone. So there's my opinion, take it or leave it, not sure how they have so many stars. But I'll say one thing, the coffee was what I got there for and it was a medium blend of fine. Fine diner dining I'd say. Fine.

    Skillet which was great! And the biscuits are amazing.
    Brenda K.

    We came here on a Cold Sunday morning the coffee is wonderful and hot. The staff was quick to take our order. We got there about 9 and shortly after the place started filling up with locals. Everyone was friendly. The food came out hot and fast. I ordered the driftwood skillet which was great and hubby got the big driftwood. It was enough good he took the French toast home. All in all we will be back it's a nice local place.

    Three cheese omelet with bacon, potatoes no onions, white toast.

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    7 months ago

    The best food and service. I will always come here on the weekends for some amazing breakfast

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    Food was amazing and we will definitely return. Omelette was a real omelette not flat eggs with meat in the middle.

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    10 months ago

    An excellent breakfast, highly recommend, I have never tried on a weekend so not sure how busy.

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    Always good for breakfast/lunch. Great specials and consistent. Has a tendency to get busy during regular times. Try the hot sauce!!!

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    Great diner. Amazing biscuits. Worth the drive outside of Annapolis Edgewater. Homie cozy vibes and good prices

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    Hot fresh food made to order. Very nice people. Sometimes slow service (small kitchen!) The best cream of crab soup!

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    3 years ago

    Great place. Food is very good and friendly service that makes you feel at home. I have several times and it's consistently good.

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    Best Cream of Crab Soup ever. Had a fried chicken salad that was awesome, the homemade dressings are delicious.

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    3 years ago

    Best and possibly only diner in the area. Cinna stick for kids was my favorite!! They came fast. The rest of the food was slow- small diner.

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    In all of Maryland..... This is my favorite place to eat! The food is consistent and so good! HIGHLY recommend the skillet.

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    Food was great but customer service was unbelievable. Thanks ladies for being so beautiful inside and out.

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    Good food, friendly staff. Their biscuits are very good and fluffy. Good Omelets, and great potatoes

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    Locally owned. Very friendly service. I like they serve breakfast all day. Makes it easy to feed my picky children.

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    3.4(111 reviews)
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    Dockside Resturant & Sports Bar - The outer doors

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    3.8(1.3k reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    Inside , grill and booths

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    Chick & Ruth’s Delly - Front of the restaurant with some outdoor seating

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    Front of the restaurant with some outdoor seating

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    4.4(972 reviews)
    24.3 mi
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    Chesapeake Crab Cake Benedict ($23)

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