A great Father's Day spot for brunch! Ordered the strawberry avocado toast, which was unexpectedly delicious and refreshing! My husband had the smoked salmon avocado toast and it was so filling he couldn't finish it! We got the kid's meal for our child, which I'm assuming he enjoyed very much as well? He was speechless for sure the fresh-made poptart was pretty good! Many thanks to Huey for taking care of us! Our seating was upstairs with other families also there for Father's Day, but seating was much quicker than I thought :) It was a little pricey for two adults and a toddler, but it was worth the visit go check it out! read more

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This place is buzzing- got seated outside on a gorgeous fall morning next to a heater with the fam before the line absolutely went insane. It's solid food with a good variety for everyone for brunch. As expected for a large patio, service wasn't necessarily as plentiful as it may have been inside so we had to wait quite some time for extra requests, like syrup which was never brought out for pancakes or jam for toast. The food is pretty good, solid. You'll be happy with it but it didn't blow my mind. I did find it odd that my husband's French toast order was served regularly with home fries and not something like a meat, egg or fruit option, so that was very carb heavy and protein lacking. Otherwise great location, decent price and portion. read more

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My wife and I drove an hour to Iron Rooster on a Friday night because every listing we checked showed an 8 p.m. closing time. We arrived at 6:45 p.m., only to be refused service at the door and told they were closing at 7 p.m. The employee said this change had "just started today." That explanation was hard to believe given the posted hours, and even more frustrating considering we arrived before the closing time she gave us. If hours change, customers should be able to find accurate information before making the trip. We left hungry and completely disappointed after going out of our way to eat here. A wasted trip and a very poor first impression. read more

A good place to have a simple breakfast! I went with the waffle, and it definitely didn't disappoint. The service was great, and the view of the marina was perfect. It's also a great option if you have a picky eater in your party since there's something for everyone. Definitely a nice spot for a relaxed breakfast with a view! read more

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Chicken and Pancakes...... Enough Said! Fluffy, flavorful pancakes with crispy, seasoned chicken, mixed with sweet and savory syrup. Enjoy! read more

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OMG! Like the best pop tart you've ever had. So good. Little bit of a wait but worth it. Service was great and outside dining was very nice. Definitely check it out. read more

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Super cute spot right in the heart of Annapolis! They have outdoor patio, indoors downstairs and upstairs. We enjoyed the view from the windows upstairs. They have so many awesome options for breakfast and lunch! We had brunch, and enjoyed the new waffle tacos and French toast, along with eggs Benedict. Service was kind and attentive, always refilling the coffee cups! This spot was great. Only metered street parking here. read more

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We dined at Iron Rooster in Annapolis and absolutely loved it! The decor is so homey and comforting, it honestly feels like you're sitting in your grandma's kitchen! They're a scratch country kitchen that specializes in breakfast, and you can really taste the freshness in the food. When we visited on 01/17/26, the weather outside was freezing cold and even hailing, so this ended up being the perfect cozy breakfast spot for us! The restaurant was super packed, but they still managed to accommodate us quickly, which we really appreciated! Breakfast Egg Rolls: These were filled with bacon, sausage, egg, and cheddar, and served with an aioli sauce that honestly tied the whole dish together! They were perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with flavor. This ended up being my husband favorite thing here! Pork Belly & Grits: Fresh thick cut of pork belly, served over a bed of creamy cheddar grits and drizzled with a sweet mustard sauce. The pork belly was crispy and rich, and the grits were smooth and comforting! Smoked Brisket Chili Omelet: This omelet was loaded with smoked brisket and chili, topped with cheddar, sour cream, green onions, and tortilla chips. It was served with fries, but we substituted sautéed mushrooms. Homemade Pop-Tarts: These thick, chunky homemade pop-tarts were actually the main reason we came here! They were highly recommended to us, and we honestly loved ordering them as an appetizer. We tried one with Nutella and bananas and another with candied bacon. Both were served warm with whipped cream and were absolutely delicious! They are a little on the sweeter side, but definitely worth trying! Irish Wake-Up Call (Irish Coffee): This drink was made with Jameson, RumChata, brown sugar vanilla simple syrup, house-made cold brew, whipped cream, and cinnamon. It was smooth, slightly sweet, and the perfect drink to start the morning! read more

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Received recommendations from three people about Iron Rooster, and I am so happy that I listened, because it certainly was a terrific visit on a busy Saturday afternoon. Two floors along with an outside option. Parking a challenge, but that's the Historic District. Liked their Southwest Bowl a lot, and topped it with chicken. Service was really good from Gabby. Pricing fair. Cool interior. Comfortably crowded environment. read more

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Love the chicken n waffles and chicken salad sandwich with old bay. Great service. Great location read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed the food and service at this location. The atmosphere was truly welcoming and staff were super kind. The food was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed our time. read more

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It was a hot day and there was no wait for an outdoor table so we took it. They have done a great job providing shade on the patio. Service was friendly and efficient. Location was really happening with a street market going on right outside. Brunch cocktail menu was amazing, had a hard time choosing. The vodka blueberry lemonade cocktail I had was perfect for a hot summer day. My husband had a coffee cocktail that was delicious. Let's talk about the crab omelette. OMG. They did not skimp on crab or any of the ingredients. I'm an omelette snob and generally prefer making my own but this one was top tier. I live about an hour from this restaurant and would gladly drive back for another crab omelette. read more

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This place is way, way overrated! Service was just fine, but the breakfasts were bland all and grossly overpriced. And, don't go thinking you're going to enjoy a morning latte. They only pour black coffee. Our group ordered 3 different meals: fried chicken and waffles; crab eggs Benedict; angry pig bowl. All meals were just ok. We even tried a RoosTart, which is their homemade version of a pop tart. It was dry and sickeningly sweet. We found absolutely nothing to draw us back for a second experience. read more

Off-tourist season in downtown Annapolis doesn't get much better than grabbing an outdoor table and having a strong drink and good apps at Iron Rooster. HITS: Lump crab dip, Rooster bites, Bloody Mary read more

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I had a mixed experience overall. I ordered the chicken and waffles. The fried chicken had good seasoning and flavor, which I did enjoy. However, the chicken was breast meat and sliced thin, which made it come across as dry. I did tell the server I liked it and didn't go into much detail since she seemed very busy and I didn't want to add stress in the moment. Still, it's not something I would personally order again. The waffle situation was more frustrating. I initially received cornmeal waffles, but I had told my server ahead of time that I strongly avoid cornmeal. She said she would substitute them, so I was surprised when the plate came out with the original cornmeal waffles. I didn't realize at first and ended up taking a bite before noticing. I let the server know and she had the kitchen remake it. The replacement Belgian waffles were overcooked and dense, so they didn't really improve the experience. The butter though was genuinely delicious, just very rich and more of a holiday-style flavor than something I'd personally crave in warmer weather. I also had a basic cup of coffee made with Rise Up Coffee Roasters, which was $4.50. That felt overpriced for what it was. I could have walked right across the street and had a specialty coffee from the source for very little extra cost, which honestly would have been the better choice. Overall, the experience had some clear issues, especially with the waffle mix-up and consistency, but it wasn't completely disappointing. I just don't think I would personally order the same meal again. read more

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Went to Iron Rooster recently and overall had a really good experience. We started with the BBQ Rooster Bites and they were honestly delicious. They are definitely lighter on the sauce, so if that's your preference these are perfect. Personally, I like my wings a little saucier, so I would probably ask for extra sauce next time. The chicken itself was fried perfectly and the portion size was pretty solid. For my main, I got the buffalo chicken wrap with no buffalo sauce and it was amazing. The lettuce, guac, and pico all tasted fresh and paired really nicely with the breaded chicken in the wrap. My only complaint with it is they go pretty light on the guac and pico, so I wish there was a bit more of both. The pricing overall was fair too and didn't feel over the top for the quality and portions. The fries that came with the wrap deserve their own mention because they were phenomenal. Crispy golden brown on the outside with a soft, fluffy inside. Honestly, I'd come back just for the fries alone. I requested outdoor seating when making the reservation and they have a really nice outdoor section with a great atmosphere and view. They did a good job with the space they had, but the tables are pretty close together, so you can hear basically every conversation around you. The chairs were also a bit smaller and not the most comfortable for longer seating. Service was great all around. Our server was very polite and even helped my very undecided sister choose her meal. Everyone was friendly and it definitely feels like a nice place to bring friends or family. My only real complaint, and honestly this applies to a lot of places nearby, is the parking. It was pretty rough. Other than that, definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

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Cute brunch spot with outdoor seating. There was a wait, as expected for a Saturday. We asked for a table for three, but the host assumed the baby was the third and took us to a two-top. When we clarified that we had three adults, he gave us a lecture about how we miscommunicated, which was unnecessary and poorly handled. Fortunately, the rest of the visit was smooth. Our server was great, and the food was solid. The crab stuffed avocado salad was a bit mayo-heavy, but had good flavor. read more

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What a great spot for brunch! The service was smooth once we were seated. There was a little shouting match between a couple of the hosts when we were walking in but it didn't really bother us. The food here was spot on. This is the first place I've tried chicken and waffles where I think I finally understand the appeal. We also ordered the crab cake Benedict which was delicious. Packed with crabmeat read more

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I loved me some Iron Rooster! Perfect location right in the heart of things by the waterfront downtown. Was like a 4 minute walk to the Naval Academy for our tour and we walked down to have breakfast first. They have tons of seating outside and inside and no wait to be seated when we arrived for breakfast. Service was prompt and efficient. Their menu is loaded with goodies. We tried a crab soup (tomato base), a pop tart and their breakfast quesadilla. The berry pop tart came out first like an appetizer and it was HUGE and so delicious. They have features pop tart flavors that rotate monthly so be sure to ask, but we went with the old faithful mixed berry and found it to be warm, savory and delicious. My breakfast quesadilla was huge and stuffed with onions, tomato, eggs, cheese and chorizo. It was served with house potatoes and they were wonderful too. I want to come back just to eat this! Hubs enjoyed his soup. 100% recommend if you are in town. Their lunch/dinner fare looked delicious too! read more

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The owner of this place is a total asshole. Here is a video of him berating artists and his own patrons during the music festival: https://www.reddit.com/r/Annapolis/s/6KUWQYwYga Do not support this guy! read more

We came here for breakfast while visiting and we did like the ambiance but the food was really not too tasty. I think we all felt a little bit of a let down with our dishes. And we thought it was very strange that my sisters iced coffee was served in a plastic soda cup. Def not what you want to drink iced coffee out of. The poptart was okay. Not sure I would come back here read more

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As a first-time guest, I did not receive the level of customer service I was expecting. The food was good -- the mac and cheese was definitely my favorite part. However, the service was disappointing. Our server did not mention happy hour. When we asked about it about eight minutes later, she told us it had just ended. I also asked for mayo on my sandwich and was told it would be brought on the side. After my food was delivered, I waited about five minutes but she never returned with it. I eventually had to get up and find the mayo myself. She also never checked in to see if we needed anything, even though it was early in the morning and there were no other customers in my seating area. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the lack of attentiveness made the experience less than ideal. read more

Pretty busy spot we visited for lunch on a Saturday. I had the fish tacos with a bowl of crab soup and my wife had the watermelon and goat cheese salad. Both enjoyed our meals and the waitstaff were helpful and efficient. Ambiance was that of a bustling diner. Enjoy! read more

I was recently here for dinner and I have to say I thought the service was really really poor and the food was mediocre at best. When I tried to complain to an employee about the quality of my meal , as they walked away, I overheard them grumble that I should f*** off under their breath. Not realizing that I clearly heard it. I will never go to this establishment. No more . read more

Some friends & i were excited to have brunch here, it looked nice with a great menu but before we even got sat we were getting looked up and down from the staff... not sure if it was racial as we are a diverse group of friends but off the bat felt a little uncomfortable. We pushed on and our server was "selective" with us - by that i mean that she was very interactive with the other tables around us, engaged in conversations and even tone was nicer but with us it was straight forward flat & non engaging. The food was overall okay, it all LOOKED so good but the flavor was lacking. Oddly enough our food took much longer than others around us. My partner got the Mick's Griddle with home fries - it was as expected... good in size but the flavor was just egg, sausage and cheese. I got the Bagels & Lox which came out last of the food for our table which is odd because a simple bagel you wouldn't think would take so long with roasted potatoes- i was so disappointed with the ratio of cream cheese on the bagels as it barely had any on it. The flavor was ok i definitely have had better elsewhere. My friend got the Chicken & Waffles - the chicken was spectacular! Really good seasoning on it and was flavorful but unfortunately the waffle was just so dry. Overall it was okay, probably wouldn't go back as we are not from the area anyways. read more

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The fresh squeezed OJ used to be actually fresh squeezed but not it's basically Minute Maid. I was told it's because they make it in batches. Do not recommend read more

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F that place!!!!!!! Customer service sucks. My wife and I sat at the bar for brunch, yes they were busy but we were never acknowledged. We sat at there for 20 minutes and never even got a hello even though two different employees walked by us. Never again. read more

Unfortunately, the service was horrible here. My food tasted bad. It arrived cold. My pancakes were hard and stale. I ordered a refresher and I never got it. There were flies and fruit flies on the tables and it made eating a challenge. I don't want to come back here after this bad experience. read more

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Iron Rooster is a busy place but the service and food does not suffer. The crab cake sandwich with a chipotle aioli was great. Our group also enjoyed a Turkey Avocado BLT. Next time we will try their version of pop tarts. We saw some pass our table and they looked delicious. read more

You simply just can't beat the chicken and waffles here. Just amazing. Iron Rooster is an excellent choice for great service and food.

Stopped in on a slow Wed early afternoon on a return trip from DC. Great location, good menu selections. The place wasn't busy and sat right down. We enjoyed our meal, all the dishes were good. However, maybe they were short on servers, we struggled to get the attention of our server often which was disappointing and led to us being there for a fairly long time. read more

My wife, my daughter and I went to Iron Rooster for my wife and I's anniversary, and I want to give a special shout-out to Joshua our server. I had to go grab a backpack, and when I returned 10 minutes later she ranted about how attentive to the table he was! They were busy(Saturday before Easter), but that attention to detail shined through the whole meal. Food came out spectacular, he remembered everything we asked for and was exceptionally patient with our 1.5 year old. Joshua made the experience wonderful, and made our anniversary even better. Thank you! read more

I had a large group of 14 adults and 4 children and was looking for a place in downtown Annapolis for brunch. Iron rooster made it so easy to book a reservation when I called and asked if it was possible. Then, the morning of, our group size changed to 8 adults and 2 children; when I called ahead, they said "easy, no problem". When we arrived, our table was all set up with 8 chairs and 2 high chairs. Our waiter Ethan was incredibly accommodating. I know large groups can be difficult for numerous reasons, but he showed us nothing but patience and kindness. The food was stellar, all our orders were correct, we didn't have to wait long, and at the end, Ethan split all of our checks with a smile! He was an excellent waiter, and Iron Rooster was the right choice for Sunday brunch for our group. We will surely be back and I can't recommend this spot enough. read more

We didn't intend to grab breakfast during an early morning walk with our dogs, but changed our minds when we started chatting with who we think was the manager. We were shown to a table with our service dogs, and were met with the best service we've had in a while. We were one of the first tables (they had just opened) and I think the bartender was also our server. Or he did it all. Regardless he was kind and super helpful (and treated our dogs like gold). The food was also amazing. I had the chicken Benny and the fried chicken, gravy, and Parmesan biscuit were all so good. I also ordered the breakfast sunrise drink (aka a painkiller) which was also great! My boyfriend enjoyed his chicken and French toast, and he said the Bloody Mary was clearly homemade and not a pre mix beverage and he loved it. Overall, quality food and excellent service. Be ready to pay the price though! It was expensive, but at least there were large portions! read more

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Loved it. Found this on our short trip to the Yard. Friendly staff. Plentiful seating. Fantastic food. We couldn't help ourselves and enjoyed more than one meal here over the few days in town. read more

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We got the Brown Sugar and Strawberry Cheesecake RoosTart's. They were both very yummy- literally full of sugar. It was like a homemade pop tart! We sat outside and enjoyed the weather. The seating was full, yet not over crowded. Our waiter was kind and attentive. read more

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The perfect place for your breakfast date or just to dine on the incredible food. Great menu and better service.

Came here during a beautiful fall day so we were able to enjoy dining outside. I will say if you are afraid of BEES like me, I would sit inside, they have so many bees who are attracted to all the yummy sweets. I got the breakfast combo with scrambled eggs, pancakes, and bacon. (so nothing special really) $16.75 My husband got the Steak & eggs and he said it was really delicious for the price point + the quality of meat was great! $24.95 Kids Meal - got the breakfast combo for littles (lol) but this actually comes with a mini home poptart (mixed berry roostart)! So that was super cute The food was just OK. The home made poptart was not good, we did not touch it after a bite. The service was awful. It started off strong but I think our server went on her 15 minute break and didn't come back until way after. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. While I understand, as a server myself, how busy you can get and can't be as attentive as you might like to be. However, while out this past time our server Seth didn't come back to check on us until we were 3/4 of the way through our meal. Regardless the food was amazing and I love the overall vibe of the restaurant and will come again read more

Excellent service and the food was delicious. I wasn't very hungry but I got everything crab related (native Marylander lol). I ordered the crab fries and the crab soup. It was excellent. One of my boys got a kids chicken nuggets meal and it was heavily portioned which was good because he was hungry. Every kids meal comes with a homemade pop tart. Yum! Definitely will come back here! read more

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