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    3.6 (843 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Shrimp & Grits
    Ashlee S.

    Worst First Watch experience! I've visited several First Watch locations and this is by far the worst one. From the wait time to the hosts to the servers. We were quoted a 30-50 minute wait time which we understand given it was the Saturday before Father's Day but the hosts didn't do a good job of seating people as tables cleared up. When we were finally seated, our server took nearly 10 minutes to greet us and when she did she said she would be back in 5 minutes. That made no sense given she didn't have anything on her tray. She could have at least taken our drink orders. I guess another server could sense our frustration so he came and asked if he could place our orders. We really appreciated this and were able to order our drinks and food. Our original server never came back to check on us or say a word. As far as the food goes, I got the shrimp & grits which was a huge portion and pretty flavorful. I also appreciated that they substituted the andouille sausage for chicken sausage since I don't eat pork. My one issue is that the onions were not cut up. There were huge ringlets in it. My dad got the market hash which he enjoyed but it's pretty hard to get wrong. For drinks, the mint iced coffee was delicious but there was more ice than actual drink. They should tone down the ice so people get more of what they're paying for. I did the pomegranate sunrise which was much sweeter than I thought it would be. In terms of the actual restaurant, it's one of the smaller First Watch locations and it doesn't have a bar. There are a ton of large booths for large parties but they were seating parties of 2 at some of them. Overall, I don't plan to visit this location again.

    Entrance
    Jason L.

    Always a true winner at everything they do and they do it very well! The Holiday Menu features some items that relish in Cheesecake, Cinnamon, Lavender and Cane Sugar. The customer service is top notch and depending on location and time of day, you are never going to want for much, meaning I needed some syrup and as soon as I look up there it was. Warm and thick.

    Took a chance in going there after listening to folks say it was just all right, but my experience one morning was pretty good the food was good and my waitress was good. I had no complaints and I will go back.

    First Watch Fall Menu
    Lawrence G.

    We stopped in for a quick bite. I ordered the Club and the way it was worded I was led to believe the bacon was turkey bacon versus pork bacon....not. Explained the situation and a new sandwich was quickly brought to the table. I was impressed, the server left the original sandwich on the table...so I knew the sandwich was freshly made. The service was excellent t and the ambiance was low key Sunday family oriented.

    Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast
    Brittany W.

    Went here before going to the movies and loved their fall menu. Got the pumpkin spiced pancakes, chicken sausage, eggs and the sunrise drink with alcohol in it that my friend and I could split. Everything was delicious and the service was great.

    Tamara M.

    Not our first time at First Watch, but first time here at the Bowie location. No one likes a wait but it was suitable enough. Took about an hour for a table but service was quick and good. Food was great. Pancakes are always a great size. I think I am a strong eggs critic but the eggs were okay. Ambiance was cool. Lost my shades! :( Overall, First Watch always is good food with family feels. 8/10 Food-8/10 Service- 8/10 Ambiance- 10/10

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    The food and service was excellent, even during the very busy Black Friday rush. Rashidah was very attentive and kind. Thank you!

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    Rashidah was a great server! It was our first time here with the family and the food was amazing. Will definitely come back.

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    This First Watch location has: Good food, great service, and a nice calm atmosphere. Would definitely eat here again!!!

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    We usually stop in for breakfast but they also have lunch. I love the fresh squeezed juices!

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    Food is good but quickly gets expensive. In my opinion there are better cheaper options.

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    Kozy Beans Coffee - Storefront

    Kozy Beans Coffee

    4.5(81 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Heard about Kozy Beans in Crofton from the Wife, she saw something on Tik Tok…read more We decided to stop and I'm glad we did. This is a really nice, clean, local coffee with really bubbly personalities working the registers and making our coffees. Our drinks came out fast - we got the Honey Vanilla Bean Lattes, hers with oat milk, mine with almond milk and enjoyed them a lot. We will be back.

    Came here for the first time on a Saturday at 11am with a group of friends. I ordered their matcha…read morelatte with 1% milk, and a ham and cheese croissant. What's Hot - Menu. Pretty good variety. There's coffee and non-coffee options. Unfortunately for me, they ran out out of chai by the time I ordered. In terms of food, there are sweet and savory baked goods. For croissants, I saw the ham and cheese; chocolate filled croissants, bagels, and other sweet and savory pastries. Later in the day, there appear to be more meal options, like sandwiches and such. - Quality. My matcha latte was pretty good. I asked for no sweetener, so the flavor of the latte was the simple matcha flavor, which I really liked. They warmed up my croissant, which helped, because it was soft. The croissant was not too salty and it had a nice flavor. - Service. Their staff appear to be on top of things. They're very nice and answered my questions. I did not wait very long for my order and it looked like everyone's order was handled smoothly and efficiently. - Price. The ham and cheese croissant was approximately $6 and my 20oz matcha latte was approximately $6. The balance came out to approximately $13. For the quality and portion size, it's pretty good value for money. - Layout. Very accommodating. There are a few bar stools at a counter near the front of the shop, several tables that seat 4 people, and a couple of couches towards the back with a coffee table in between. There is also a child size table with a couple of child size seats at the back, as well. This place appears to be popular, so be aware of the time you come here if you plan on dining in. Originally, I was hoping to snag the couches for myself and my group, but those were already taken by the time I arrived. Their bathroom accommodates physical handicaps and is a very good size. Everything inside was clean and organized. - Location. Conveniently located in a plaza with other shops and restaurants. Good size parking lot for the plaza. What's Not - No non-dairy options. I asked if my matcha latte could be made with soy milk, and their staffer responded that they only have 1% milk or whole milk. It's a little frustrating that there aren't non-dairy options, but to each their own. Just be aware. - Quality. My ham and cheese croissant was good, but it did not have as much cheese as I was hoping. I like my baked goods to have a good amount of filling. Their ham and cheese croissant was somewhat lacking. Good flavor, but not filling, so be aware. Final Answer Am willing to come back, but perhaps not a first choice.

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    Love Life Cafe

    4.7(121 reviews)
    12.1 mi
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    I love this cafe. When I am in town from New Jersey I make a point to stop here with my teen…read moredaughter (who request to come here as well ).5 stars all around

    This dope black female owned coffee cafe spot is definitely a great vibe with the walks decorated…read morein great black art. Its located on an adjacent portion of the Laurel shopping center. The impressive menu of interesting enthused caffienated or non options are many. The staff was very much attentive busy at work preparing the selections of the patrons. I chose the regular acai bowl and the 16oz Camp fire Night iced latte w/oatmilk(its a seasonal favor). I absolutely enjoyed my purchase. This place offers a very relaxed and quiet atmosphere with abundance of seating. The environment is conducive to sitting with the dazzling sun enjoying the moment at the high top or seating low chairs, doing a little reading or work on your computer. The options are up to you but the vibe and setting is everything. While sitting here enjoying my acai bowl and latte, I watched the lady come in with more beautiful black art pieces. Not that I looked specifically to seek out a female owned cafe during National female month; it was my pleasure to have patronized a dope black female owned business. I highly recommend anyone to come and visit this uplifting cafe. It definitely lives up to its name " LOVE LIFE CAFE"/ LOVE LIFE COFFEE.

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    Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen - Crab cake Benedict

    Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen

    3.7(390 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Came here Sunday after church. I ordered a watermelon margarita and it was AMAZING! For my meal I…read moreordered crab and shrimp pasta and it was very good! The noodles needed a little salt but overall very good. I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture I will say since it's a rather small place the wait times can be long so it might be best to make reservations.

    I struggled with whether this was a 4 or 5 star experience. I wish I could give 4.5 stars but,…read morealas, I cannot. Therefore, I coin it official round up day and round the score up to a 5!!! When I arrived they asked if we had a reservation and we didn't so they asked us to hold. I was worried we wouldn't get in but was very happy they found space for us. I must say everyone we encountered were very friendly (a tad slow at times but made up for it with friendliness). Their signature sweet tea is to die for - the mint infused delight was so great it was worth a second glass! The milk and honey latte was a hot cinnamon joy as well. I ate the smothered chicken and biscuits. It has a slightly spicy Cajun sauce, I got to pick the style of eggs and I opted for scrambled. Good choice! The biscuits (2) were soft and the chicken and eggs paired with them well. The chicken was a bit tougher to cut so they should offer people a steak knife or something sharper than a butter knife to cut it. But that is a mild complaint because the dish was delish. I also tried the berry French toast. It was super thick and, while it was a bit light on berries, the flavor was good and so was the syrup. One of the two slices tasted a bit on the greasy side but I still ate quite a bit of it. I finished the meal off with a fabulous sweet potato bread pudding. I love bread pudding and this was my first sweet potato variation to the dessert. Me likey....me likey a lot! This is my new favorite bread pudding, hands down!

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    The Farmhouse Gambrills - Amazing brushetta

    The Farmhouse Gambrills

    4.1(417 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    Food and service so good you'll forget you're in a mall parking lot!…read more We were out running errands and decided to grab a bite. Unfamiliar with the area, I jumped on yelp and found The Farmhouse with its 4.4 star rating. So there we went. The Waugh Chapel area is a giant shopping center. Wegmans, Old Navy, Verizon, etc. The Farmhouse is in a new building near the man road. Their whole thing is farm to fork, with some herbs and greens grown on site and others sourced locally. The service is great! Fast and friendly. Instead of bread or rolls, they warm you up with some country style homemade cornbread. Freshly baked, cast iron skillet, with butter and syrup. Yum! We had the meatloaf and the chicken and chicken and biscuits. The meatloaf was tasty, with homemade mashed potatoes and perfectly cooked fresh green beans. The chicken and biscuits is kind of like a chicken pot pie without the crust. The biscuits are on top so you can decide how much bread you want. The vegetables are nice and fresh, and the chicken is perfect white meat. A++ on both entrees. For dessert we had half-baked, which is an ooey gooey cookie and a brownie in a cast iron skillet topped with ice cream. We liked it, but next time I'll probably have just ice cream because the ice cream was absolutely perfect. Where are you? Stevensville? Baltimore? Solomon's? Alexandria? DC? You should make the drive to Waugh Chapel Station and get some fresh, delicious, better- than-home-cooked food.

    We had a mixed experience here, but there's potential…read more I made a reservation for 6 on a Thursday night and when our group grew to 14 the following day, the restaurant was able to accommodate, which I really appreciated. When we arrived, our table appeared to be ready right at our reservation time, but we still had to wait to be seated. It wasn't a long delay, but it was a bit confusing and felt like a service issue. The ambience is beautiful and well done, and the bathrooms were clean. The food itself was solid across the board, and the chicken and biscuit was actually even better the next day as leftovers. Unfortunately, the service was the biggest drawback. Refills only happened when we asked, and splitting checks for a large group was more difficult than expected. At one point when a correction was needed, a member of our party noticed the server visibly rolling her eyes, which didn't help the experience. Drinks are also served by the can rather than fountain style, which made them feel overpriced without refills. For a place that presents as upscale, the experience shouldn't feel nickel-and-dimed. Overall, nice atmosphere and good food, but the service needs improvement before I'd consider returning.

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    Uptown Cafe - Turkey melt

    Uptown Cafe

    3.3(10 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Not many options (well only this one actually) within walking distance from the Courtyard hotel…read more Will be much better when the other restaurants open across the street. The food was good; nothing to write home about, but if you're hungry and need something quick, this is your option. Pricing was a little high for what was received. No one was in the cafe when I entered and it was 5-10 min past the cut off for breakfast foods and I wasn't allowed to order breakfast. Rules are rules of course, but didn't seem like the idleness would lead to such a hard and fast rule. Furthering my summation of less than stellar service--the owner (I'm assuming) struggled to understand me in English and I couldn't understand her's. I'm assuming she was the owner, because she had all her personal items out on one of the tables; she would tend to them between customers. She also walked out to her car to get items for the cafe. Given it "felt like" -1 degrees according to The Weather App, seems like it would be common courtesy to allow patrons to park close. She was parked in the spot right next to the handicapped spaces. Essentially the only space close to the cafe. Didn't affect me, because I walked, but leaving spaces open for customers is best practice at most establishments. I'm from out of town (hence me staying at the Courtyard), so not sure how this compares to other local establishments. That being said, try to plan to get food elsewhere if able.

    overcharged me for an item that I did not order and refused to give me my money back. they acted as…read moreif they could not understand what I was saying. they spoke a different language

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    Blvck Cow - Lobster Mac & Cheese

    Blvck Cow

    3.3(263 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$

    I pulled up for a Sunday brunch to hang with the cousins, a group of about 20, and let me start by…read moresaying--this is not a grab-and-go brunch situation. It's a Caribbean spot with a full brunch menu, so yes, the food takes a little time... but that's part of the experience, not a flaw. Given the size of our party, the service held its own. It was steady, attentive, and friendly without feeling rushed--which honestly matched the vibe perfectly. If you come in expecting lightning-fast turnaround, you're in the wrong mindset. Come to enjoy your time. Now let's talk food. I ordered the steak, and it did not disappoint--well-seasoned, flavorful, and cooked just right. But the real surprise? That biscuit and butter. Listen... I could've made a whole meal out of that alone. And the mimosas? Nice and light--exactly how our group likes them. I didn't get the oxtail and grits, but I didn't need to. One look across the table told me everything I needed to know--full-on bowl-to-the-chin action. If you know, you know. It wasn't overly crowded for a Sunday, but the weather had randomly dipped back into winter mode after teasing us with 80 degrees, so I'll give them that. Overall, great experience. Good food, solid service, and a vibe that encourages you to sit, sip, and stay awhile. Exactly what brunch should be.

    I'm so glad I made the trip out of the city. This place is a whole vibe. Those ox tails were…read morefantastic! tender, falling off the bone, and seasoned to perfection. And that curry goat? Some of the best i ever had. They're not playing around in that kitchen. But it's not just the food, the DJ was on point. Had a perfect blend of R&B, Afrobeats, and line dances. Energy was right, atmosphere was right, people were having a good time. Now I gotta be honest. I'm giving him a 9/10. That's only because my Go-Go loving heart didn't get its fix . DJ, if you're reading this, throw in some Back next time and you'll have me leaving a 10/10 Real talk, BCG is a hidden gem. Great food, great vibes, great energy. Worth the trip out the city, no question. I'll definitely be bacK

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