We've missed Eggspectations since they closed their Columbia location. We were in Gambrills today and thought we'd try this location. The decor is nice and it's much smaller than Columbia. Yes I know they're not the same but it's the comparison I have access to. It was vey crowded so we were able to sit at the bar. Which is fine because it was a good experience. Liam was our server and very friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to order quickly and the food. The menu isn't as extensive as Columbia. Overall a good experience. My wife missed have the Benedict's and was very happy to get one again. She loved it and the Lyonnaise potatoes were a great capper. My sandwich was just okay. It could have used more aioli. The staff were friendly and location clean and accessible. We did learn about the new locations coming soon in closing Columbia and Burtonsville. We'll definitely return soon. read more

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A quick stop for a breakfast sandwich. The service was fast and great. This was my first time at this location and I will definitely return. read more

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Breakfast at Eggspectation is now a staple in my brunch rotation! I was seated in a booth seat in the bar area. The bartender greeted us with menus. There were lots of great menu options. I ordered the shrimp and grits with scrambled eggs. The way this is served is different from other restaurants. I liked the addition of eggs. The cheese grits are covered in a flavorful sauce. I would have liked to have more grits and less of the sauce. The shrimp were generous in size and well seasoned. I also could not decide on a mimosa so I ordered the mimosa flight. It did not disappoint. The 4 flight flavors include a traditional mimosa, strawberry, peach, and Grand Marnier. I enjoyed everything and plan to return soon. read more

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Yesterday evening, Eggspectation in Gambrills had an intense sewage odor throughout the building. The restaurant should have been shut down; though the host attempted to seat me, I promptly left after determining that the odor continued into the dining room. I have enjoyed Eggspectation since the 90s in Columbia, but going here at dinner time has been a fool's errand lately. Just look at how empty the establishment is after ~ 6 o'clock on any given day. Last night's malodorous experience will be my last attempt to patronize this location, though it sheds some light on my penultimate visit a few weeks earlier when I became immediately sick after eating poached eggs. read more

Eggspectation in Gambrills is my favorite Breakfast spot. Excellent food, location, and customer service! read more

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The Shrimp & Grits are fantastic! Breakfast all day long! What more can one ask for ... Mimosa's on Sunday and specialty drinks too. Stop in sometime to sample the breakfast fare. read more

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We came in for breakfast on a Friday morning and our party was immediately seated and greeted by our server. Good vibes, good food, and super friendly staff. read more

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I decided to bring my daughter-in-law and grandchildren to brunch not sure if my 4yr old twin grandsons would enjoy themselves but everything was fantastic This is the first spot that we hit as they were arriving from California and everything was delicious you guys did not disappoint everything prepared with care and detail. an read more

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Slow slow slow. 45 min wait... got table and no knowledgement about long wait. Waitress gets to table and said "not asked" I'll go get you 3 waters? No one asked for waters. I would think after an hour your guest would be ready to order. Not us. Not asked. 1 hour and 10 minutes later. Left the building. Go to IHOP. Same type of eggs. read more

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Food is good! Flavorful no need for extra seasoning!! Food came out quick and hot!! Waitstaff is on point and friendly!

It's the weekend, and that means brunch with bottom less mimosa. So always looking for a new adventure , I chose Eggspectation and let me tell you, not disappointed. Let me start with the fresh squeezes juice, as well as the mimosa flight. Clearly, the flight was a better buy....various fresh squeezes, juices, and great Champaign. Great menu with a broad array of dishes to satisfy any appetite. The service was excellent. Be prepared to wait a few minutes for a seat as they place had a steady flow of traffic. Reservations were not permitted. Price wise, I would consider it reasonable. Seating and overall ambiance were great. We managed to find seats at the bar any, as a result, reduced our wait time. Will definitely add this place to my frequent flyer list.... read more

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The menu looks to have been updated and possibly simplified a bit since we last visited. That's a good thing though, less complex and confusing, less spread out. But while the food is still good, the service has suffered. Front of the house was great, but the table/bar service was absent and slow. The breakfast poutine was delicious, so that's a great dish to try. But it's heavy, so order accordingly. It's also 19 bucks. O.O The fresh squeeze orange juice was warm, maybe because it was literally just squeezed? I do prefer my juice chilled though. The decor is still modern and nice. No complaints there. Overall, it's still a great choice for quality breakfast and brunch fare. Just not that often with the high price tag and mediocre service. read more

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This place was outstanding ! From the food to the drinks to the service! It gives DC high end restaurant without the price. So glad we found this place. It will be our go to. read more

I live this place. Thought they changed the menu recently, the food never disappoints. There is usually a wait Saturday and Sunday mid-morning/after church. The volume of the restaurant is normal volume with folks talking. No music plays. The bathrooms are super clean, which I love. Service is quick. In and out if that's what you want. But you can also sit and talk. read more

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Ok, if you're on the fence about trying, just come! The lamb chops are fire ! It's seasoned with chimichurri and so good! I got one pancake and that was soft and good! If you get the eggs and potatoes, ask for hollandaise sauce to go with them as they aren't seasoned at all. But other than that my meal was so good! My over medium eggs were cooked well too! I'm glad I came! read more

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Since the first time visit last year Eggspectation have been on a regular basis the place to go at any time of the day. Expect high quality food, inviting and vibrant ambiance, friendly staff and great customer service. Thank you to Margarita and Tania for always keeping their great customer attention. read more

BREAKFAST TAKEOUT EXPERIENCE: This experience at Eggspectation was OK. The food was OK and the menu items for their breakfast is classic American from omelettes, pancakes, breakfast potatoes, waffles, etc.. That said, the attention to detail is what puts this restaurant in the category of diner food which isn't bad. When it comes to breakfast, a restaurant can do one of three things 1) serve diner-quality food, 2) serve upscale diner food, or 3) distinguish themselves and are doing breakfast well. The indoor seating and dining area seems adequate and the inside of the restaurant looks nice. Takeout orders are submitted at the bar. Regarding the attention to detail with the menu items, the chicken served with the chicken and waffles could have been fried better. I believe the chicken wasn't freshly fried and perhaps had been sitting, previously fried, when it was served to me. It seemed dry. The omelette was loaded with veggies, which isn't a problem, however, overall it lacked flavor. So was the case with the breakfast potatoes and grits. To label the entire order I'd say it could have been better. If in the area, again, I will dine in to see if the experience is better. Give them a try! read more

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My BF and I decided to dine at Eggspectation-Gambrills for Valentine's Day. They offer "Date Night" on Fridays which is a Prix Fixe Menu for $55 per couple from 4pm to close. What a great deal!! The portions were a nice size. The service was great and the ambiance is cozy. We truly enjoyed the food. We recommend giving them a try. We ordered: Tapas Oyster Sliders- Delicious, fried perfectly Tapas Lamb Chops-Delicious, 2 small lamb chops Shredded Duck Confit Tacos- Delicious Old Bay Crab Cakes-Very good Cajun Shrimp & Grits-Excellent read more

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Eggspectation was kind enough to provide breakfast for our middle school staff gathering. It was amazing! The scrambled eggs were light and fluffy. The French toast was delicate, yet tasty and filling. The variety of breakfast meats was outstanding and cooked to flavorful perfection. Thank you so much for a meal that stayed with me all day. read more

My expectations for Eggspectations were high. Not sure if she thought it was loud in the back of the restaurant, but our waitress Kennedy was yelling at us while taking our order. It was very strange & felt unpleasant. I was not a fan of the iced coffee. However, the chicken & waffles were great. I was also a big fan of their flavorful lyonnaise potatoes. My aunt also raved about her cheesecake. My rating would have been higher if our waitress was more friendly. Nonetheless, the restaurant was clean & the food was good. read more

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I have passed this place several times thinking that it was only a breakfast place that offered egg like meals. However, to my surprise, they have wings, shrimp, and grits steak grilled chicken, etc. The Mediterranean wings were absolutely delicious as was the chicken crêpe. The shrimp and grits were OK however I would've liked more grits and more sausage. The cocktails were also, pretty delicious. It's a pretty small place however they definitely made sure every corner was filled with a table and or booth. Service was OK. Our waiter kind of disappeared the end of our meal. read more

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It was my first time here and it was a great experience . The welcoming was great as we got greeted as soon as we walked in. It was a great looking and feeling ambiance. Food is very creative and tasty with great portion size. I will definitely be coming back and I recommend this restaurant for brunch/ dinner or any celebration. Eggpectations I will be back! read more

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Came today to celebrate my nephews birthday. We had the delight and pleasure of having Tiara Blue as our server. She is truly amazing she made the start of his birthday a success. He is visiting for his Birthday she went over the menu and drinks. The Hostess greeted us and accommodated our seating arrangements. The Birthday Breakfast plate was everything and so creative. I recommend this experience for everyone to start off your Birthday. Now I'm the favorite Auntie thanks to Tiara read more

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Crofton Middle School once again had THE VERY BEST breakfast provided by Eggspecations for our teacher's return to school. We are incredibly grateful for the variety of tasty dishes to help to ease the stress of the beginning of the year. We had eggs, bacon, turkey bacon, link sausage, sausage patties, pancakes, waffles, French toast, potatoes, and fruit. There was not a single dish that wasn't the very best quality. They even provided the plates, napkins, and plasticware! If you haven't been there, you are missing out. Truly the best breakfast experience ever! Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our teachers and staff. It's wonderful to be supported and appreciated by our local businesses. Especially when they feed us with such a tasty feast! :) read more

Everything was just ok. Food could have been hotter, came out like warm. We were seated in the bar area, and were told to "give our booth back" after we paid and stayed seated a few more minutes. Won't ever go back read more

This was my first time at Eggspectation. The food and cocktail were great! The only downside was the waitress. She didn't seem to have a clue about certain items on the menu or wasn't interested in providing great service. I asked if I could substitute the ham in my crepe for mushrooms, she said yes but failed to inform me that it would be an additional cost. The amount of mushrooms in the crepe was not worth the extra $2.00! I don't eat pork but, wanted to try this particular crepe. The person that was with me asked for extra dressing for her salad. Again the waitress failed to say there were would be a charge for it. It wasn't until I got the bill that I found an additional $6.00 added. Had we known this in advance we could have decided whether or not to request the changes/addition. A simple substitution at no additional cost or a knowledgeable waitress who was fully engaged in servicing customers would have been appreciated. Tables are close glad we got a booth. read more

The food is good and prepared within a reasonable amount of time. The service is always good, however the ambience feels a little crowded.

I've been a fan of eggspectation for years and was sad when their silver spring and Elkridge locations closed. This location has been open for a little while now, so I finally got the chance to visit. I got their hot chocolate, which was great as usual. Their breakfast cocktails are always good by the way, but the hot chocolate was non-alcoholic. Just wasn't in a drinking mood that day. For my meal, I ordered the Nashville hot chicken Benny, which was a huge disappointment. The chicken was not tender at all and was hard to chew. I actually asked for the waiter to take it back, which I hate doing, but she was friendly about it and didn't charge me. read more

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Best food with best service. New Nutella Latte & Tiramisu Waffles Kids loved it. We will be back here soon. Also Eggspectation Columbia Opening soon in 2024 @ Merriweather Columbia. Wil love to try that location. Good Luck Eggspectation& Team. read more

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We had a group of 5. Even though it was packed, we were seated fairly quickly. We started with the gooey goose bread. The bread was so good we ordered 2. It was so warm with such a buttery flavor. It tastes like a cinnamon Auntie Annie pretzel but softer and better. The cinnamon butter literally melts in your mouth. I ordered the lamb and eggs. The Lamb was cooked perfectly medium and had a lot of flavor. It came with potatoes. I don't typically eat breakfast potatoes, but I did eat quite a bit of these. They had a good crunch and flavor to them. The restaurant had good lighting and nice pictures. The servers were kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend. I will definitely be back again. read more

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Arrived here at 10 AM on a Sunday and it was busy but still only a 20 minute wait! We got lucky and snagged a booth. The service was solid as well. I liked the layout of the restaurant. We ordered the Eggspectation crepe, breakfast poutine, side of French toast and green light juice. Green Light Juice: 10/10 It tastes so fresh and delicious! I loved it and wish I got more. Eggspectation Crepe: 7/10 It was a pretty solid crepe and the hollandaise sauce isn't too heavy. However, we unfortunately had a mushroom in the crepe which was probably an accident but it did ruin it a bit for us. Breakfast Poutine: 9/10 I really loved this! The potato's are perfectly soft and crispy and with the gravy, egg, cheese and meat it all came together so well. I saw previous reviews saying how there isn't enough gravy but I thought it was the right amount. French toast side: 9/10 The French toast itself is not too sweet which we appreciated. I like how you can order just a side of French toast instead of an entire order for it. Perfect for when you're craving something sweet to compliment a savory breakfast. Overall, really liked this spot. Good go to place for breakfast or brunch! read more

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Delicious. Had driven past this place many times and recently checked the menu online and saw many items i wanted to try. On this visit, my first,I had the shrimp and grits. Wow what a great compliment of flavors in this dish. Best shrimp and grits i've had in a long time. My dining companion had an omelet that was equally delicious. Service was great - attentive and responsive (and it was a full house on a Friday morning) Ambience is quaint. Many tables in a small space, but average noise level. read more

We came back !! This time I got the EGGSTRAVAGANZA and a mimosa flight and babe got the MEAT LOVERS OMELETTE and a mimosa flight. We decided our favorite out of the flight was the strawberry mimosa, so we ordered a carafe of that! Our food was soooo good and so much! But I think my favorite is still the EGGSPECTATION CREPE that I had last time!! You really can't go wrong with any of these dishes! We went in the afternoon and there was a very short wait. So if we would go, we might go in the afternoon around 1 or 2 PM, from now on to avoid the crowd in the morning. Our server was nice and attentive. And we sat closer to the bar this time. The Ambiance was still the same busy but light and airy. I still love the decor... It's a little louder the closer you are to the bar which makes sense but it wasn't bad. We heard each other just fine. I definitely recommend Eggspectation!! Check out my blog doseofdev.com for more food and adventures! read more

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I LOVED this place. And came here because their pancakes were fire. Well......now they changed the batter! It now has oranges and orange zest in them and it's disgusting. Like, who told yall to Do that?$? Why did you all have to go and mess up a good thing?!? BRING BACK THE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES!!! read more

I am no stranger to Eggspectation and I'm glad to see how much they're growing. So far, I've visited the Ellicott City and Owings Mills locations. This is my first time at the Gambrills location which is fairly new. Since I have a new doctor that is located in the same shopping center, I decided to treat myself to a mid-week brunch after my doctor's appointment. When I arrived on a late Thursday morning, I was immediately seated and a server promptly greeted me. After looking over the menu, I went with my usual...the Eggstravaganza. It is a French toast platter that comes with eggs, potatoes, and your choice of meat. I also got a tropical teaser juice. Everything was delicious and the service was good. Although I live closest to the Ellicott City location, I'm glad to see Eggspectation in the Gambrills area. I will definitely return. read more

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The Service was great and the ambiance was relaxing. There is never a lot of noise complaints and the waitresses and waiters are always checking in on the patrons of the establishment. We ordered the Gooey Goose Bread (Freshly baked bread, coated in house-made salted maple caramel sauce and dusted with cinnamon and sugar.) - it was really good! I ordered the Fried Chicken and Waffles + The Mushroom and cheese Omelet. My boyfriend ordered The All-American breakfast with the strawberry and salted caramel waffle. We enjoyed everything! I am always happy at this location and I will return soon to try new menu items! read more

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Friendly host staff. Pretty good food. I've gone several times. The wait isn't usually very long. It's a family oriented spot or even good for weekend brunch with your partner. The French Toast Flambé is my favorite! read more

My husband and I went to this restaurant for the first time today. Overall, it was not a horrible experience, but I doubt that we will go back. Let's start with the positive. Our waiter, who, I apologize I don't recall his name, was very good. He was friendly and attentive, and we never had to wait for anything we needed. My husband ordered the chicken and waffles. He is a chicken and waffles purist, and although he knew these were chicken tenders and not four pieces of chicken as he prefers, he was willing to give the dish a try. He was underwhelmed. The chicken was dry, and the waffles were , nothing special. I ordered the blueberry, lemon, ricotta pancakes. I was hoping to order crêpes, but they only had savory options that I could see. So, I went with the pancakes instead. The lemon flavor was very pronounced, and the pancakes were cooked very nicely. I like a little Christmas on them, and these had it. Overall, my meal was good, but, just as my husband was, it was very over priced. Despite the fact, the restaurant has only been opened for a couple of years, the core looked a little worn. I don't think that was the intention, however. It was very bright and clean, however. As the name indicates, if you like eggs, and that is your main focus, I'm sure you will probably enjoy this restaurant. I just don't think it was a good fit for us. read more

Food is very good for breakfast. Service was excellent. Would go back. Food came out timely and hot.

Great food, but pricey. Ended up spending $150.00 for three of us. Each had an alcoholic beverage. Servings were sizable and tasty. Other details: We waited about 10 minutes to be seated. Place was crowded on a Saturday. Clean as far as I could tell. Waitress was friendly. Menus are huge...like having a billboard on your table. Table we sat at was small. Staff cleared used plates quickly. Overall good experience but again, expensive for what I would consider a brunch read more

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