Eggcellence is an a-ok place, but they incorporate one of my pet peeves which is when places put "ery" at the end of a noun and create a nonsensical word meaning "a place that serves the aforementioned noun". I.E. they consider themselves a "brunchery". Ugh. Just typing it annoys me. Anyway, they have a somewhat unique menu here and it's pretty cozy and welcoming. They have the usual breakfast items but also a few with a twist. I got the ratatouille and (I think poached?) egg. It sounded healthy and light and would contrast nicely with the gallon of ice cream I had eaten during my weekend in Annapolis. It came out and was scorchingly hot. When I ate the vegetables, they tasted rather bitter and unseasoned, but I liked that they weren't saturated in oil or cream or anything. The egg didn't really do much besides create a runny mess. I guess the saving grace is that I did leave not feeling disgusting and full, which was nice. And the price was reasonable. I'd likely come back if I were in the area to try one of their other dishes. I think what I ate was probably geared towards a healthier eater, and with that came lack of taste. So I guess I can't really come expecting light and getting decadence. But all in all this is a cozy and family friendly spot, and worth checking out. The one disappointment though was that despite being a self-proclaimed "brunchery", they didn't really have any brunch items. If I recall correctly, they have a breakfast menu and a lunch menu, but nothing in between. read more

Visited this place for breakfast. It's been years since I've been there. I decided to try something new to me, I got the crab hash. It was a great choice!!! I would order it again in a heart beat. read more

The two rugrats, Grumpy Grandpa, and me went here for breakfast today (thanks to Patrick H for the tip!). It's a small place with more staff than customers, at least at 8:30 AM on a Saturday. Note that this doesn't mean they didn't have customers - they just seemed to have about fifteen staff members on hand to keep the coffee filled, make sure we were doing OK, and generally being friendly and involved. So how was the food, you ask? The kids had chocolate chip pancakes that were great. I had the corned beef hash topped with poached eggs, which is home-cut and good but could use a little pizazz. Grandpa had the American Breakfast with sausage, which was pretty much perfect. The thing that stands out about Eggcellence is that everything seemed to be perfectly cooked. Every sausage, pancake, egg (even the poached ones!) was just right. They obviously take pride in this, and they should. It's a pretty good joint to take kids to - they are accommodating and have a decent kids' menu. They do need to move to crayons vs. colored pencils, though, or someone's going to lose an eye. read more

Great place for Brunch. Service was great and food excellent. Had the tortilla salad was very filling. Will eat here again.

All of these glowing reviews are really shocking. My experience at Eggcellence was 'okay,' but really nothing to shine-on about. The service was prompt and great. The food however.... left a lot to be desired. I got the Crab hash Benedict. Crab meat mixed with potatoes with eggs Benedict and hollandaise, a dash of old bay. The potatoes had no seasoning. The eggs were 'medium' cooked, instead of soft. Overall not all that impressed. Spouse loves this place, so I guess I'll be back. I'll try something different next time to see if I can be won over. read more

Food was incredible. We went here for brunch and showed up the wait was about 10 mins not very bad at all and expected for a busy Sunday. Sat down was greeted and drink order was taken. I myself had the crab omelette and let me tell you take one bite and it is like heaven on earth. Prices were good I would recommend and will be returning. read more

** 2 stars for today's visit ** It had been awhile since our last visit to Eggcellence, and I was looking forward to adding a 5th star to my review. As Jeff mentioned in his comments, there are now two changing tables (because, yes, dads can change diapers too!). And Nate, I am pleased to report that they offer the kiddos crayons now. I had raved about Eggcellence to a friend of mine, and while Chickadee was in school today, we met up with our little ones for a power breakfast. As soon as I sat down with Squeaker, though, I noticed an unwelcome guest on the wall right next to our table--a roach! I immediately informed the hostess who promptly smushed the fellow. We discussed leaving at that point, but decided to stay because: a) the kids were already settled in their highchairs and b) we've both worked in restaurants before so we know that sometimes these things happen. Still, it didn't set a great tone for the meal. Additionally, I am not sure if the hostess explained to the manager what happened, but he didn't come over to our table to apologize. Another note: I was in the mood for a "suburban mama $4 latte" and all prepared to plunk down the cash, but the restaurant does not offer any flavored syrups with its lattes. Boo. So I just drank the free water! I am sure that this insect issue was an isolated thing, but it'll be awhile before I return. My friend won't be in a hurry either. read more

Breakfast was delicious and the staff was super friendly. Definitely making another trip here in the future!

After being totally ignored at Double T Diner (see the update on that review), I came here for breakfast. I remembered why I liked this place so much. It's small and a little out of the way which is fine for me. The staff is friendly. I was seated right away and given coffee. They took my order (the corned beef with poached eggs) which was delicious with real corned beef and potatoes - not the stuff that comes out of a can. This is where I'll be coming for breakfast from now on. The portion sizes are reasonable and the prices are in line with the quality of the food and service. read more

After my last venture out for breakfast (last week) this was a welcome respite to my wallet! This place is somewhat off the beaten path--tucked away in a strip center building next to Staples and Best Buy. Tons of parking. Only open from 630am to 230pm so it is true to it's name! The food is great and the fresh baked muffins are awesome. The portions are plentiful and very tasty. My daughter had the "sampler" that included eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and a few slices of french toast (guess she was hungry) and I had the classic eggs benedict (a favorite and my barometer for breakfast). No complaints from my daughter. I thought the benedict could have used a wee bit more hollandaise sauce, but it was not enough of a bummer to interrupt the waitress. The service was very friendly and we were greeted by the manager (Will Payne) immediately when we walked in and he was constantly checking up on guests and their meal. The crowd was decidedly older--now granted, this was at 830am on a Saturday morning. The food came out fast and the plates were cleared right away. All in all, a good spot to go. If you are Christmas shopping--swing by before the mall and fill up. I will be back! Just as a comparison, last week's breakfast at Miss Shirley's was $100 including tip for 4. This week was $28 including tip for 2. read more

Solid breakfast food production line. Benedicts and pancakes galore, regular menu and specials. We had the Chesapeake Benedict with a side of mushrooms and the sweet potato pancakes with some scrambled eggs. All good stuff, but nothing incredible. Well staffed as they took our order ASAP and the food was quick. read more

An excellent find while traveling for Christmas. Food was fresh and outstanding. Homemade strawberry jelly and baked goods. Server was very friendly and service was quick - a rare find these days with staffing shortages. Homey atmosphere and I totally recommend it! read more

When "egg" is in your name and what you pride yourself on, you should be able to cook them to perfection. Wife and I both got poached eggs, and both were more like hard boiled eggs....Crah hash was ok, potatoes and some crab meat, but nothing special in my opinion. read more

We are never disappointed with Eggcellence. The service is great and the food was delivered quickly. And it was We had a short wait this time. Only 15 minutes on a Saturday morning. Our grandchildren loved the whipped cream for their pancakes and waffles. The coffee was delicious and the cups were always filled by the wait staff. read more

Cinnamon rolls are a must have. Had to American breakfast it was delicious. The service here is amazing. Friendly staff. Love how amazing they treat every customer.. read more

This place is really good!!! I hate Belgium waffles but these waffles were fluffy and delicious. This place give you a healthy portion and the service is great. Very friendly and the prices cannot be beat. I will definitely return. read more

Solid breakfast and brunch dishes, for a reasonable price. But nothing to write home about. The restaurant sits in a strip mall area in Annapolis, and can be easily passed over if you are not looking for it. The place needs more creative dishes. Only one worth noting is the crab hash. Overall, great service and the good came out hot and quick. read more

I was searching for a place to take friends for breakfast on Sunday....Open Table had nothing but overpriced tourist traps and other sites weren't all that helpful. Finally googling "brunch + Annapolis" got me Eggcellence Breakfast Brunchery - and how lucky I am to have found it! Fresh, well prepared, pretty food for a good price in very pleasant surroundings with helpful and eager staff. Pinch me! I'm not from the immediate area so it seemed hard to find, but I'm sure the locals will locate this new spot soon and by then it will be packed. We sat at a sunny table in the small front room. Our four ordered: the Marylander omelet (with crab and avocado), blueberry pancakes (that smelled sweet and warm across the table!), and two American Breakfasts with perfectly cooked eggs to order, home fries, toast, and a side of meat. Everyone was thrilled with their selections and there wasn't a bite left over. The menu on their website is accurate and the map is also helpful. The coffee was fresh and good. I also liked that they left a carafe of water on the table. We got there Sunday at 10 and got a table right away, but by the time we left it was getting crowded. Highly recommended! Open for breakfast and lunch only until 2:30 daily, so don't show up wanting breakfast for dinner, or you'll be disappointed! read more

The food was great, the staff was very helpful! I wasn't expecting the vibe prior to going in. It was a lot like a Cracker Barrel with less windows. But if you're looking for a homey, comfort location with amazing food and amazing service definitely stop by! read more

Came here yesterday for breakfast with my sister, because we wanted to try somewhere new. We got here kind of early on Saturday and we were seated immediately. The restaurant looks like it's been repainted somewhat recently, which is unfortunately overshadowed by the tragic plastic table "cloth" on each table, that just feels sticky and kind of gross, even though it's clean. Our waitress was prompt and our food came out ridiculously fast, which was definitely appreciated. The gentleman who seated us walked around the restaurant multiple times, offering to top up coffees, as did our waitress. Although service was prompt, the atmosphere and food was just meh. I'd come back in a pinch, but there are other breakfast places I enjoy more in the area. read more

Not bad, but not great. They leave jars of jams on the table... so who knows who sticks what in them- pass. Which is really disappointing because they look good. Took 3 minutes to get an eggs Benedict on the table, seems like just prepped items in steamers-Also disappointing, because the meals descriptions sound amazing... I'd happily wait a little longer for something fresher. Hollandaise sauce was separated, the "steak" is chopped, overcooked pieces like a cheesesteak. Poached egg yolks were almost solid. So disappointed! Will try again though. read more

You might need to be patient but the food is well worth the wait and overcrowded establishment. The staff is polite, the breakfast quick and divine. I have visited four times and love it every visit read more

Great service and food was good. Waitress was fabulous Restaurant decor reminded you of a grandma house. Not loud. Gets very busy later in the mornings read more

Stop here on a Tuesday morning from the Naval Academy with my two kids. The place was clean and the staff was very friendly. We ordered the Marylander omelette w/a Belgium waffle and my daughter ordered the fruit with bacon and French toast. There was not a long wait for the food and their was more than enough to eat. The eggs were nice and fluffy, especially the omelette and the fruits were nice and fresh. Everything tasted great and the kids loved it too. I will be coming back in the future. read more

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Tried this cozy eatery today and was not disappointed. My husband and I love breakfast, and this restaurant did not disappoint. When we arrived it was busy and there were a few patrons waiting. We thought there would be a long wait-time, but we were seated after 5 minutes! Our meals arrived maybe 10 minutes after we ordered. I had the Mediterranean baked eggs and fruit, and he had the Eggs Benedict. Needless to say, we were pleased and satisfied! Great experience:-)) read more

Best breakfast spot in Annapolis! We've never had to wait more than a few minutes for a table and the food is incredible. I love their peaches and crème smoothie. read more

Went for breakfast and wasn't very good food. However, the staff was excellent and coffee was good. We ordered and 5-8 minutes later the food comes out which is quick. The bacon seemed like it was cooked at 5am and sitting around to put on a plate, the hash brows were very greasy and the scrambled eggs were a little runny. read more

i went here for breakfast primarily because they have homemade corned beef hash and I loathe that canned stuff. The hash was very good, not great (I like a more onions in my hash. In fact I am not sure if there were any in theirs). The poached eggs on top, which apparently can be hit or miss here, were darn close to perfect. My wife had the house made granola with fruit, which she described as wonderful. The service was remarkably quick and attentive, even when the place got rather crowded during our meal. Definitely worth a return visit. read more

First of all Eggcellence is the greatest/cheesiest, pun intended, name for a breakfast joint. Touche on the restaurant name. We went during prime breakfast time (Sunday morning at 11) and the organization was anything but scrambled. We called ahead to inquire about the wait time and the host graciously added our names to the list to be served, so when we arrived we only waited about five minutes. The restaurant felt a little runny inside, with all of the staff attending to the quick food turn around, but well coordinated. The waitress was quiche, I mean quick, to pour a quality cup of coffee while simultaneously placing our order for a homemade lemon poppy seed muffin. This muffin was warm, straight out of the oven, goodness. I ordered the hot tamale fritatta and my wife ordered the corn beef hash. The dishes were so well prepared and looked eggstremely appetizing when they arrived. I poured tobasco sauce over my fritatta and was so eggcited to indulge. I quickly chugged my water and coffee, not so much of a hot food quencher, and proceeded to ask for multiple tastes of my wife's corn beef hash. At the end of the meal, I was comfortably full and in a semi-hibernation like state. Eggactly what I could ever hope for from a late Sunday morning breakfast. At the end of the meal I certainly left the restaurant feeling sunny side up. read more

Very warm welcome and excellent service from Stephine. Nice fat bacon, home fries cooked to perfection.

This is my first visit but won't be my last. Very good food. I had the seafood hash and a half waffle. That's right they will make a half waffle for you. Excellent breakfast. read more

Eggcellence Brunchery - Wow delish. Food is well prepared. This is my seafood hash with poached eggs. Service is good, food is excellent. Prices are reasonable. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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First time. Good food. The address won't lead to the front door if you use GPS or Waze. It's set off in the shopping center. Breakfast until 2:30? Great idea! read more

Eggcellence Brunchery - Roast beef w/ horseradish sandwich. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Lives up to the name! We came here on a Tuesday morning hoping for a quick and delicious breakfast, and we got just that! Omelettes were not too dry and full of cheese, just the way they should be. The breakfast potatoes were nicely cooked and flavorful. I love that they have Old Bay seasoning on the tables because I want to add it to everything! The menu was pretty standard breakfast fare, with a few twists. They have several interesting egg variations (frittatas, Eggs Benedict, etc.), which gives you the chance to try something different if you so desire. If you're a shellfish fan, give the Marylander a try (crab omelette with avocado). As it's a bit off the beaten path, Eggcellence would be a great option for anyone looking for something simple and yummy without too much of a crowd (though I'm sure they get busy on the weekends). The big portions were well-worth the prices. The service was quick and friendly, and the place has a casual, homey atmosphere. Nothing flashy here, just a traditional, satisfying breakfast joint - exactly what we needed! read more

This is a cute little cafe in a strip mall. They have an extensive Breakfast menu and a few lunch and salads. I had the crab has with scrambled eggs instead of poached and it was good but not great. I thought the hash would have peppers and onions or some veggie but it was just the potatoes and crab and a little old bay. I also had a half of waffle and it was very good...Definitely recommend. My husband had the cinnamon roll which was also yummy...very sweet. Service was great and the food came out very quickly. Vet nice spot! read more

Wednesday Morning breakfasts here. This is an "A-OK" place. With decent menu choices and good food. The dining area is not cramped, the folks eating are usually nice enough making for a good atmosphere. The staff is nice enough but very business minded which is great if that's what you want. I have never found a chatty waiter or waitress. They are just on the edge of being in a rush, of course some would call that fast service. No problems either way. Portion size is ok as well. This is definitely not a "shovel it in" or "boy I am stuffed" kind of place. I would recommend people give it a try for breakfast, see if it is your kind of place read more

Very happy with the food! Not to mention, the service was great as well! Will definitely return. ODENTON needs one of these!!!!

hollandaise sauce is like water. No flavor at all. crab cake was plain as can be. No wonder the place was empty

My husband and I always bring our guests here for breakfast and it's always amazing food. I love the Eastern Shore omelet with pepper jack cheese. My husband likes the western omelet and the French toast. Every meal we've had is a nice size serving too. read more

Service and food was well above average! Love breakfast and will definitely return!

Eggcellence is a nice place for a casual breakfast, brunch, or lunch. They have a good menu selection and attentive service. The food is competitively priced and the food is fine for traditional fare but nothing especially inventive. I'd probably return if I was in the area. read more