I am very picky when it comes to dining. I have been to this location at least 2x. The wait to be seated eas not long at all on. Sunday afternoon. My husband brought us here for their waffles. I ordered the Big Rooster breakfast which came with 3 eggs, meat and home fries and choice of eith the pancake or waffle. I choose the waffle. Hubby had the waffles of course with coffee ( not fresh) while I had the iced tea (very pale). Put server was very attentive and was able to answer our questions and concerns. I was pleased with the taste of the tea but it was so light that I thought it was on the weak side. It was sweet enough to enjoy. The food was good. Hubby had to request a fresh cup of coffee because his first cup was cold. Overall the service was fair and I give them 4/5 stars. read more

One of my favorite spots. Nice layout, friendly staff and I love their food. Chicken and waffles is my go to. The country gravy is my favorite part of the dish, and the dish comes with a side of fried potatoes. Expect a wait if you go in the weekend. Overall it's a great place to take the family. I've been over a dozen times and it's priced well for the level of care they've put into their menu. read more

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My wife and I were driving home from Hershey and started getting hungry for lunch. She was looking on Yelp and found Iron Rooster along with a few other places, but thought we had already passed it. The next exit had a Chick-fil-A, so I said we'd just stop there. As we pulled off the exit, I looked over and there was Iron Rooster! Chick-fil-A was packed, so Iron Rooster it was. We sat at the bar and looked over the menu. My wife ordered the Fried Chicken Cobb Salad, and I had the Chicken Ciabatta Melt with bacon, provolone, tomato, garlic aioli, and parmesan-crusted ciabatta. Overall, the food was good bartender was attentive and friendly. My wife really enjoyed her salad, and the fried chicken was crispy and flavorful. My sandwich was also very good. The only disappointment was that I asked for BBQ sauce and was told they don't have any. They did offer a Korean sauce, which I tried, but it just wasn't what I was looking for. The waffle fries were also hard and overcooked. The last time we ate at an Iron Rooster was in Annapolis quite a few years ago. We had stopped going because the food hadn't been as good as it was on our earlier visits. I'm happy to say this visit was much better, and we'd definitely stop here again if we're in the area. read more

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Iron Rooster...oh how I love thee. My experience, no matter who the Server might be, no matter who is the Host/Greeter, is always a good experience. As a fan of Breakfast Food, Iron Rooster doesn't disappoint. No matter what my requests are, they accommodate me. It's one of the few places that consistently gets the eggs right! They also accommodate me by adding their Honey Old Bay sauce to my chicken (it was on the menu at one time, is no longer displayed, but still available). I normally get a seat at the bar at there's always some sport event they're showing, which creates the "I'm at home" vibe. Although other locations exist, and I'm sure they are just as good, the Hunt Valley location rocks. If you looking for a good Breakfast/Brunch location, try Iron Rooster. Get a reservation on the weekends...it'll make your experience that much better. And if you were wondering, there's PLENTY of parking. #MallyMalApproved read more

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Easy to access location. Plenty of seating with an open, comfortable atmosphere. The food is pretty good - however it is southern comfort, so you might want to call your cardiologist after a visit. The service can be hit or miss, and the wait time for food can be much longer than expected, especially considering that it's typically not terribly busy during the day. read more

Probably a good thing I don't live nearby, this is a carb-heavy meal unless self-control actually works. Ordered the breakfast burrito and its a huge one. Paired with their home fries, you'll be asleep before you leave. And it was great, filled with a bunch of eggs, cheese, and meat, it should be 2 meals minimum...but not today. Service was good too and will probably return whenever in the area. read more

Food is good. For the most part, dishes have great flavors and plated well. Service is another story. When we walked in, it was not busy. There isn't a lot of attentiveness and apparently communication either. A server took our order and then another showed and seemed bewildered that someone had already taken our order because it was her section. First coffee we got wasn't really more than room temperature, but we let that slide, mainly because it seemed like few servers. Our breakfasts showed hot, but then our server disappeared. We wanted refills and ended up asking the bewildered server to bring us coffee. She disappeared. Original server showed back up with the check and we asked her for coffee. She left the check, said she'd be back and she disappeared. Other girl showed with the pot about 10 minutes later. This is not the first time that we have been here this has happened. Not sure it's a training issue or lack of staff. I'd hate to be here with it busier. It's sad when I want to spend cash to support restaurants and it becomes easier to deal with it on my own. read more

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We had the crab Benedict (the poached eggs were over done and the crab didn't taste good and i love crab Benedict's) We got chicken and waffle it was ok Waffle bites are just cut up waffles with powdered sugar. Makes sense i guess but idk why i expected something different. Garlic chicken bites those were solid It wasn't what I expected. Great menu kit but food didn't deliver . read more

Really good breakfast with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and amazing service. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out just right. Definitely worth stopping in if you're looking for a solid breakfast spot. read more

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I've been to the College Park Iron Rooster many times and have always had great experiences, so this visit to the Hunt Valley location was incredibly disappointing. We came in with a party of eight, and the first impression was terrible. Our server seemed reluctant to take our table until he confirmed he could automatically add gratuity. I have no problem tipping well for good service, but making us feel like a burden before we even sat down set the tone for the entire meal. After taking our drink order, he dropped off a pitcher of water and coffee, took our food order, and essentially disappeared. We never got checked on. No drink refills, no "How's everything tasting?"--nothing. To make matters worse, my son's bowl of chili didn't arrive until about 15 minutes after everyone else had already been served. By then, the rest of us were nearly finished eating. No apology, no explanation, no effort to make it right. The entire experience felt like the goal was simply to take our order, drop off the food, and hand us the check as quickly as possible. Large parties deserve attentive service too, especially when an automatic gratuity is already being added. We've always enjoyed the College Park location, but based on this experience, we won't be returning to Hunt Valley. There's a big difference between being busy and making guests feel like an inconvenience. read more

Celebrating a birthday with Tuesday morning breakfast and cocktails was a great way to start the day. Our server was Kirsten U and she was amazing. Hearing about the birthday she offered a free Berry Rootart which was scrumptious - lots of berries and that familiar Pop-Tart fried dough flavor - yummers! We also got free bacon for being on LocalToast. The birthday cocktail was a Strawberry Mimosa that was delicious. We shared a huge platter of breakfast nachos and even had some leftover to enjoy later. It was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday at 10 AM, but Kirsten provided exceptional service. read more

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We had breakfast at Iron Rooster on a Saturday morning. The food itself was pretty good, but everything else about the experience was disappointing. The coffee was honestly the worst I've ever tasted. I added eight packs of sugar and it was still extremely bitter -- it tasted like it had been sitting overnight. That alone set a bad tone, but the atmosphere made things worse. The dining area felt dark and dreary, and the bathrooms were filthy. My wife said the ladies' room was nasty and the floor was sticky. Most of the bench cushions were frayed and cracking, and the old wooden tables looked like they could be harboring a colony of bacteria. I watched our waiter -- who was also bussing tables -- clean each table with a single towelette. Even when my wife spilled syrup, he used just one. It felt like there must be a "one‑towelette rule," which is not reassuring for cleanliness. Overall, the lack of cleanliness and the poor atmosphere overshadowed what could have been a decent meal. read more

Was seated as soon as I walked in. Friendly waiters. My business partner and I order some shareable and I must say that the fried green tomatoes was delicious. read more

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I had the steak and eggs. Food was good but service could've been better. It was a little slow still.

Iron Rooster has to be by far the best breakfast I have ever had. When I say the food is delicious I mean the food is delish! It was my birthday and my sister surprised me with breakfast and even when the food arrived it was still fresh. The eggs, the waffles I mean everything was just right. You have to try it. See the pictures for yourself. read more

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Service is terrible. No one to seat for more then 5 min waiting in practically empty restaurant. Loads of servers wandering around. When server/ host finally comes no smile or greeting. Then more waiting. Food just fair. Place looks like it is t very clean. read more

I placed my order online received the text my order was ready I go in to get my order off the to go shelve and my food is not there no problem. But there is no one at the host desk and not a person in sight. I wait 10 minutes with other customers for someone to show. I see a waitress at the bar on her phone so I ask if she can get my order and she looked at me like I was bothering her. A guy who I assume was the manager comes out with two bags I ask is that my order he gives me attitude and tells me to walk back to the front door. And when I tell him I have been waiting for 15 minutes he tells me to get out. I will never go to this place again customer service is the worse and I feel there was some prejudice also ! read more

I'm here from a suggestion by a friend. After reading a few Yelp reviews, I cringed. Let's hope this is my best dining experience this trip. :-) The wait is 20-30 minutes for a party of three. The time went fast. I love the spacious entrance and decor. I pray everything else measures up. The was a great first time experience from the greeter, to our server Kirstin, to meeting the Chef Caleb and new Front End Manager Nick. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I had looked at the menu in advance to see what I had a taste for. I ordered the Breakfast Combo with bacon, scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and 1/2 a waffle. Everything was tasty and the eggs were so fluffy. I peeped on the menu that if you followed them on any social media platform you'd get free bacon. Well!! Kirstin walked me through finding them on instagram. That 4 free strips of bacon completed my meal. The Chef was serving guests their meals and even assisting other servers. We stopped him to express our appreciation of the meal. He was very personable. Kirsten was attentive throughout our dining experience. The restroom was presentable. The orange makes it bright. On the way out I shared with a staff member how pleased I was especially after some of the reviews I had read. It turned out he was the Front End manager. He was moving the entire time making sure everything flowed. He even took our picture when asked by my friend and closed the shade to avoid a glare. That's going the extra step. Based on today's experience, I recommend Iron Rooster Hunt Valley. Yum! This is at the top of my vacation week. read more

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Eh. Food was good to ok, but service, while very friendly, was subpar. Honestly, I think management needs to retrain the staff, as I'd don't feel the servers were intentionally obtuse, I think they just didn't know better? Examples- we were served food with no silverware, waffles with no syrup, bottomless coffee was hard to track down. Took a while for us to even get water. Within 3-4 minutes of being seated, we should've had water on the table. Had a reservation which was honored. Started w/ a brown sugar pop tart which was delicious and probably the meal highlight. I got an eggs Benedict which was good, potatoes were cold. Overall, the food was fine but the staff needs help. As I said, they were friendly but too many mistakes for a well established restaurant. read more

Iron Rooster - Brown Sugar RoosTart - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

Quick and friendly service, delicious food!! The roostart flight was adorable and a great way to try the different flavors! read more

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Have heard great things about this restaurant chain for a while and decided to give them a try while we were in the are to cross off our list. Food was pretty good but service was EXTREMELY lacking. Understanding we were there for Sunday brunch - but it wasn't crazy busy and we barely saw our waitress. We got the free bacon for liking their Facebook page and roost tart was excellent. Restaurant was very clean and seemed very family friendly and not loud or crazy for brunch. read more

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Food was ok. Service was ok. Ambiance was ok. There's nothing negative to say. In this case it's all about what you like. I may return here, I may not. The prices were ok as well. I would say, you won't go wrong. I may go back if I'm at the shopping center and try something else. I had a blt crab cake sandwich. read more

Yummy food, convenient location, and we always have great service when we go! This is a larger space so I feel there isn't a huge wait even on their really busy days. Lots of parking available as well! read more

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Food was excellent. Portions size is big. Will need a box. Place is bigger than it looks. Great service. Great find! read more

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The restaurant is clean and service is fast! Went on a Saturday morning and it was quiet & food was great! There will be a slight wait on Sunday mornings. read more

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We've been ordering breakfast for delivery from Iron Rooster for years. I've been in for lunch, but never breakfast. We had family in town and decided to try it out. We were seated quickly but it took about 10mins for someone to come to our table. We had a toddler, so it felt like a lifetime (iykyk). We ordered everything at once and they didn't write anything down, so inevitably a few things came out wrong. Which was fine with me bc mine was right and my family that got wrong orders didn't feel like saying anything. My food was delicious, I got the brisket hash. It was lacking a little zazz, so I put their fire honey on it and wow, it slayed. We got my son the face pancake, which he usually gets. I asked about the mini roostart that comes with it and she said, all the kids meals come with it except that one. Which annoyed me a little bit bc when you order for delivery it comes with one, so why would you get less for coming in to eat? Idk. Another thing that was annoying was we didn't get waters and we got no refills on drinks. We will try another location next time or just stick to ordering in bc we do enjoy the food. read more

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I love this place. The service is always quick and set up is nice. I usually get the BLTE but decided to get the breakfast quesadilla and it's my new favorite. Full of flavor and love the aiolis. read more

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I made reservations for 6 of us at 2p on a Sunday, thinking that's an off peak time. Nope, place is packed and people are waiting to get seated. So, I guess this place is popular? A few us were early and checked in at the front station. One complaint is the staff at the front were not helpful or really nice. They really rubbed us the wrong way while we tried to check in. One girl started to say "John, party of 6..." but was interrupted by a to go order I think. We stood there for a min or two, and tried to ask another man who was there about our seating, but he was abrupt and just said we'll let you know when your table is ready. We eventually got seated in the back. One last complaint about the front is that two of our party came right at 2p and asked about my reservation, and was told they couldn't find it. If I didn't text them, they were lost. Ok now to the food and service. This part was all great. I didn't get pictures of what everyone had. I had the cajun shrimp Benny, and it was delicious. Also had a tequila Kahlua coffee that was also great. Other dishes that people were very satisfied with include the burger burger, an omelet, and the classic Benny. All were great. Our waitress was very helpful, nice, and attentive. Place started to thin out, so if trying to avoid crowds or don't have a reservation, try coming later in the afternoon. Just be aware of their closing times. I'll be back. It's not cheap, but quality is there. read more

Iron Rooster - Cajun shrimp benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

Sunday brunch around noon, restaurant less than half full. We were seated right away with a friendly server who took our orders and disappeared. We waited one hour for 2 sandwiches and an egg dish. Manager stopped by once to acknowledge the weight and assure us it wouldn't be much longer. No attempt was made for better customer service beyond that acknowledgment. No apology for the wait when we left. Food arrived lukewarm and there was nothing special about the taste. Brie cheese missing from my sandwich which was the main reason I got it. read more

Probably one of the worst places to eat. Better go to ihop than here. Food came out still cold on the inside. Staff was nice but if you're ever wondering why the parking lot is empty, it's because of the food read more

Food was out of this world. The Southern Charms burger is just the best. The home fries are fantasic. Service was excellent. A great experience. Will be back. Khristi was great. read more

Went for brunch with a birthday bunch group. Great food, amazing breakfast cocktails! Our server, Ilyse was very helpful and the service was fast. I had a CEREAL MILK cocktail and it was legit! Food was good, very brunchy and carby. Someone has the fried green tomatoes, which looked awesome. Will be back! read more

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The bestie and decided to try this restaurant for Sunday breakfast. A reservation was made but the restaurant was not crowded at all when we arrived. We both ordered the breakfast combo and Mango mimosas, which were delicious. read more

My friends talked me into driving all the way to the Hunt Valley location even though I live within walking distance to the Canton Location. The drive wasn't as bad as I thought. I had the big brunch bowl without pico de gallo. I substituted scrambled eggs for fried eggs. It's a lot of food and very filling- consider sharing with someone. I was uncomfortably full after eating the entire bowl of food. I can't visit Iron Rooster without getting a brown sugar roostart. I could only eat two bites because I was so full from the big brunch bowl but it was delicious. Service wasn't great. Our server hardly ever came to our table and our check was wrong. When we asked for clarification on the price of items on our check, we were met with an attitude. She tried to explain that the prices on the menu, which were the same prices that she said when she told us about the morning happy hour, were incorrect. I typically wouldn't make a stink over $12 but I didn't like her attitude. read more

Iron Rooster - Big Brunch Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

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Hello, Excellent service both food and staff. Please keep up the good work. We were seated as soon as we arrived. All of our food was great. KUDOs to the kitchen staff as well. read more

I enjoy the family feel. Great for large groups. Great place to meet up during one of the busiest Saturdays of the year (the eve of Christmas Eve). Food- my family seemed to have enjoyed their meals. I was not pleased with the shrimp and grits. This particular day, the shrimp and grits dish was lacking. (4 stars for my food missing the mark) However, after I shared my concern with the manager on duty, he handled it well. The drinks were great! Service- our server Shymia (not sure of correct spelling) was wonderful! She was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience a good one. The hostess was also friendly and attentive. There was no wait when we arrived. We arrived at 2pm on 12/23/2023 for a late lunch. When we called ahead, there was a 20-25 minute wait. They do get busy from what I understand. I love how large this Iron Rooster is compared to other ones. It is surprising that they have any wait times because the seating is so vast, indoor and outdoor seating (warmer seasons) is available. Lots of available parking. Overall, good experience. This location is also great for large groups. We had a party of 5. There were groups of 6+ seated throughout. read more

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This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. I ordered shrimp and grits and specifically asked for no cheese or meat due to dietary restrictions. While waiting, I ordered a bottle of brut for mimosas. Everyone else in my party received their meals, but mine never came. When I asked the waiter, he said more food was still coming out but not mine. After waiting two full hours, my food finally arrived, but it was made incorrectly with cheese and meat, exactly what I asked to avoid. read more

We had a good time here. This is located really close to Hunt Valley Mall which makes for a good post meal walk. Parking is ample. The restaurant has a rooster theme, as you can guess, so there are rooster themed decorations everywhere. The restaurant seems to have an open concept feel. We had the churros which we ate with such delight that I forgot to take a picture. Who can say no to fried dough with sugar? We also tried the mini Belgian waffles which come with Nutella and banana, the second with apple compote and the third with some kind of blueberry compote. To balance all the sugar, we got one of the omelettes. The service was standard; the food took the cake. There are four locations in the area so find the closest one and make your way there! read more

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My Sister & I had the worst experience at this location. Susan B. was Absolutely terrible, ugly (inside/out) and Racist! She was very unpleasant, nasty and not attentive whatsoever. Treating the individuals that look like her, better than individuals of color. She even purposely ordered our food wrong and was determined to provide the poor service, in which she succeeded at! As a Business Owner myself, she would NEVER represent my company. I will definitely let my friends, family & neighbors know about this terrible experience! I don't recommend this place to anyone! read more

We stopped into Iron Rooster for brunch one morning. There was a short wait for a table even though they were very busy. They are located in a shopping center with ample parking. Everything we ordered was good and the service was quick. Pretty standard breakfast/brunch items on the menu. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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