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    Evelyn's

    4.0 (155 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    EVELYN'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chocolate chip pancakes
    Mary Catherine D.

    My husband and I tried this restaurant for breakfast this morning. Based on the reviews, I have seen that often times there is a weight to be seated, so we made sure to be there when they opened at 8 AM. We were sat promptly and we're looking at the menu when people started pouring in. So, reviews were correct. I would definitely get there early or plan to wait. The restaurant is very cute. It looks like a house and is decorated with different kind of art. Our waitress was very friendly and personable. She brought us our coffee promptly and was back right when we were ready to order. My husband ordered the feed the navy omelette. It's full of meat, like steak, Italian sausage, and bacon. He said it was very good and flavorful. I kept it simple and ordered pancakes with chocolate chips. The pancakes are huge and they were not stingy with the chocolate chips.LOL Overall, we were pleased with our experience. If you're looking for a quaint restaurant, with friendly staff and a unique menu, you should definitely give them a try!

    Chicken and cheddar panini and fries - can't miss

    Evelyn's never disappoints - great food - professional service - reasonable pricing - great for breakfast and lunch - a West Annapolis treat!

    Sarah K. P.

    Came here while waiting for the Blue Angels and had great service, quick food, and a great atmosphere! I imagine parking can be an issue but it was a rainy day so we found street parking right out front. This place is huge! We came during the middle of the week so it wasn't an issue for us but would definitely recommend!

    Skip the corned beef hash.  Tough. Very fatty. Small portion. Not much going on here worth ordering it again.
    TJ B.

    I'm glad this place is here, but I don't really like it. Service is friendly but inattentively slow. Breakfast platters are all underwhelming. The sandwiches and salads seem good, so I'd go there for your options. Fries are your fairest portion of sides. I keep trying this place because everyone praises it but I really don't get it. It is clean, it's friendly, it's not a franchise and it seems to create jobs for a lot of young adults in the area... kind of like, the neighborhood kid's first waiting job kind of place. So that's nice. The coffee is good but you have to throw out a lasso to get anyone to notice it needs refilled. Last time we were there we ordered 3 meals and 2 of them were wrong. It was just poor order entry by the waitress. I like going out for breakfast. It is one of the easiest meals to make at home, but it's a treat and you want to be served something at least as good as you could make it and hopefully better. The egg platters are so minimal and boring. The potatoes are a small portion of, I think, fried potato cubes mixed with onions and peppers. Meat portion is small also. I got the hash one morning and the corned beef was so tough, overcooked and fatty it was indelible. The person who cooked it clearly had no pride in what they were serving. That said, I have seen food go past that looks better than what I order. There is a fried goat cheese salad that looks nice. Some of the sandwiches are fair portions and if you get fries it's a good sized meal. The cuban, some sort of grilled chicken sandwich and the burrito all look good. After 4 visits, though, I think I'll take a break from Evelyn's for a while. There are a lot of breakfast/lunch places I like better; Chick & Ruth, Iron Rooster, Blue Rooster, Naval Bagel, and even the Sunday brunch at Cantler's is a nice portion and service. (That's a winter '24 special. Call to see if that continues)

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    Heather W.

    My husband and I ate here for breakfast it was good! It seems busy no matter the day of the week but street parking was nice

    Smoked salmon plate
    Charles M.

    This is a quaint and unassuming little breakfast restaurant in Annapolis. I tried to park on the street but there was nothing available so I parked across the street. Upon walking in it seems homely and there is a chill vibe. They told me to sit wherever I wanted. I was brought a menu and decided on smoked salmon. Its presentation was more like a deconstructed sandwich. I didn't really enjoy the food but that's my fault for ordering the wrong item. Next time I will grab something else. It seemed like everyone else was enjoying their food.

    delicious breakfast! huge variety and the sweet potato biscuits are amazing:) The menu has some updated items, the huevos rancheros are always a classic and the variety of quiches never fail to please:)

    Chorizo burrito

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    Prices are reasonable. However, coffee is weak and the pancakes are tough. Service is friendly.

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    Very quaint place tucked away from the hustle bustle of the Annapolis waterfront area. Great food & service, very hometown type of feel.

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    Food is pretty bad and takes FOREVER to make. Very slow service. The environment is nice.

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    Sort of slow to get food to the table but overall good spot for breakfast! The atmosphere isnt bad as well

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    Inside , grill and booths
    Inside , grill and booths
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    Front of the restaurant with some outdoor seating

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    Front of the restaurant with some outdoor seating

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