This place was great! Small little diner in the corner of the building with just bar top seating. The staff was super friendly and the food was fast. I got the special: 2 scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, and French toast and my husband got an omelet with home fries, which were delicious! Everything was so good and it was exactly what I wanted for breakfast. read more

Seriously one of the best breakfast places ever. They basically have a build your own breakfast kind of set up which is really great. It's inexpensive and fast. There is always a wait after ten, but the staff does a great job of making sure people are getting in and out in a timely manner without you feeling rushed. I admittedly have never been to eat lunch here so I cannot comment of their lunch food (they have burgers). The downside to this place is that they are only open until one... that makes getting there earier important. Favorite item on the menu: HOTCAKES they are sooooooooooo good. read more

This is a very cute laid back breakfast spot in an unlikely spot even though it's been here for 50+ years! They have all of your breakfast needs and more. The parking is pretty easy to find but you do have to pay 50 cents per hour, not bad. The place is CASH ONLY, so please be aware. I didn't notice any signs when I came in and staff won't tell you until it's time to pay. The service is really fast and they make all of the food directly in front of you. It's a old timey diner that is bar seating only, so be aware of later breakfast times because it will be packed and seating is limited. The prices are good and the staff is pretty friendly. The downside is the cash only and super limited seating. read more

Good authentic diner with delicious food. I only dinged it a star because it got pretty smokey in there from the fire grill and it being so small so that wasn't the most pleasant. All of the staff was very nice though and everything was very reasonably priced. Only bar seating which we enjoyed but might not be the best for kids or large groups! read more

Pete's is a great little breakfast and lunch diner type restaurant that has been around for quite a long time. While it is really small, they serve up some of the tastiest breakfast dishes in the area. The burgers are really good, but a little on the greasy side. It is a great value and I would come here more often if the parking was easier and there was more seating. I find it difficult to eat on a counter stool with people all around. I recommend this place for takeout and I would call ahead to place your order. read more

OMG! Time changes everything... I have frequented this Baltimore breakfast spot over the years. I went there this morning and couldn't even believe this was the same place. My pancakes tasted like cardboard and had were poorly cooked! Save your time and money this place isn't what it use to be... read more

Fun, diner style area with standard breakfast foods. Known as a great place to go in Baltimore for breakfast. Great portions for price and fixes those greasy breakfast cravings. Sometimes the lines are long though, so be prepared to wait! Not great for large groups as seating is limited and diner-bench style. read more

Another excellent, dependable Baltimore standard. Great weekend brunch, if you can stand the wait. Get there early and wear your stretch pants :) read more

Pete's is good and very consistent which is great. The wait isn't usually too bad and they are only open till 2 pm, but they are open 7 days a week. We usually have breakfast and then share French toast and it's so good. The waffles smell amazing. The coffee is solid. read more

Friendly service and the most consistent food we've ever had. Pete's is somewhere that you're proud to be a regular. The wait staff is friendly, and even though the waits for a seat are often long at peak times, the food is always worth it. Great milk shakes, best omelette in town, delicious french toast. There hasn't been a single item that we've tried and not been happy with, though we definitely have our regular favorites. read more

Pete's is sweet with it's busy waitresses and it's gleaming packed bar of hungry Baltimorers. Reminds me of Tom's in Brooklyn, except smaller and not as overly-in-your-face friendly. The egg and cheese was A OK by me. We arrived at 10 on the dot on a Sunday, so little wait, but by 10:15 there was a hugeeeee line. I'd go back, for sure. read more

Relatively cheap, and just plain old perfectly-made breakfast food. I've been here perhaps close to 20 times. Western omelet with home fries is my favorite here, though the thick and fluffy blueberry hotcakes are really good as well. Can't really go wrong on the menu, as everything tastes great. No fancy gimmicks, just great food. read more

Avoid weekends if you can. It'll be packed until closing. It's a tiny place. Very old school feel. But the food is awesome. hot sandwiches. win. read more

I came here for the Pancakes, the pancakes were AWESOME. So moral of the story is, if you're craving Pancakes come here ;-) read more

3.5 It is a standard counter diner.I usually stumble here on Saturday mornings to soak up the liquor from Friday night. Food is good, service can be hit or miss. The early hours are annoying, as is the cash only policy, but still a good Baltimore experience. read more

Food is great but stay away from the guy spitting blood on everyone. Heard he got krangus.

Ordered uber eats from here, it was only about a 15 minute drive but by the time I got my food, the fries and bacon, tomato grilled cheese were soggy. They were also both pretty salty.. On the other hand, the blueberry pancakes were still hot (and not soggy)! I really enjoyed the pancakes and next time if I go here or order uber eats, I'll stick to just the pancakes/breakfast fare. However, for the price you get a good amount of food! For about $15, I got a bacon tomato grilled cheese, fries, and blueberry pancakes! read more

I Love Pete's Grille !!!! The food is great and the service is outstanding !!! I really like the weekly specials. read more

Pete's Grille - Pete's Grille is a great dinner to diner at. The staff is nice and professional. The give you a smile and a song if you like. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Pete's is a great place to become a regular. If you live in the neighborhood, I would recommend going whenever you get the chance. It's definitely worth it. I don't think there is anything bad on the menu, but after a few times you figure out exactly how to order. Portions aren't small and, since you don't want to go with more than one or two other people, don't over order. You'll end up leaving a ton of food on the counter and paying too much. I've gone there often with my boyfriend for both breakfast and lunch and we always leave stuffed. Their burgers are delicious (definitely go with the fried onions) but even their simple grits keep us coming back. Pete's also has a loyalty card which offers a free meal for patrons who frequent the Grille often enough. The one setback to Pete's is the hours. Many people complain about the wait to sit, but I believe that aspect is a whole part of Pete's atmosphere. The Grille closes at 1 PM which is especially frustrating on the weekends. If they were to stay open just a few hours later so many more people could enjoy this great little place. Finally, don't forget- CASH only. read more

Awesome short order diner. Good food, short wait, excellent service. Sharon is the best waitress ever! read more

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A nice little place with good food. I had the Western Omelette and home fries. Both were on point.

I usually get breakfast there, and my eggs are cooked just right, over medium, every time. So if you don't mind paying cash and sitting on a stool at the counter, at Pete's Grille, if order it one time, like it, then order another time, you're going to get it the same way because they are consistent. I like consistency. read more

A weekly stop for me on Sunday morning Best breakfast in the city diner style Great omelettes...home fries Service is warm and friendly Love love love read more

This place is great. I've visited twice and on Saturdays you can catch the farmers market which is a few steps away. Highly recommend their coffee and the pancakes are amazing! read more

Very disappointed my first time eating from this establishment the food was cold the "cold" drinks were hot and they claimed they couldn't put butter and jelly on my breakfast sandwich because of covid -19 when I retuned my order they didn't offer to refund my money read more

I usually just get a classic burger with LTO and mayo. There is only takeout and counter service here. In fact, you can watch them prepare your food to order. They are cash only and really quick, so you can usually stop in for lunch before they close just after 1pm. You can't find a better burger for $5. read more

First of all I love the vibe on the inside and I'm so pissed that due to covid-19 I couldn't dine in. I got carry out the service was fast and the cashier was friendly. The food is absolutely worth it to bad I don't have any photos I ate it to fast! Anyway best quarantine breakfast ever lol! read more

Great little neighborhood gem, we stumbled upon. Very clean, staff is incredibly attentive and the food portions are generous. I ordered a short stack of blueberry pancakes. Holy .... More than enough for one person. Definitely going back soon read more

Really great traditional diner in Baltimore. If you live in the area and haven't been, you need to find time to make a trip there soon.

Best place for Breakfast and lunch in the area Hamburgers are huge daily specials are prices very well, good food good price what else can you say read more

The end of an era at Pete's. We are 3 hardworking neighborhood people who (along with our family and friends) will never go there again. Pete's used to be our favorite place to eat in Baltimore, a great place to relax at the week's end every Saturday morning after the farmer's market. Over almost twenty years, we've seen owners come and go, and each time it's been a pretty smooth transition, but under this new management and new rules - the main one being "to hell with the customer; the dollar is king; the seating chart preempts common sense" - Pete's is a huge disappointment. Over the years, we became familiar with the staff; they knew who we were and got to know what we ordered (We even supported the waitress Debbie when she and her sister left Pete's and opened a nearby restaurant, Two Sisters Grille I believe it was, frequently bringing our family and out of town guests there to eat). On their busiest days, Pete's always made an effort to make sure the three of us were seated as soon as the seats opened up (or were very close to opening up, in which case they would hold off seating two people who came in after us if it seemed that one of those seats could be added to two other seats opening up and would allow the three of us to sit down). We knew seating at the counter could be tricky and that we would sometimes have to wait a while, but we also knew the waitresses were aware of who was finishing up and that they were always trying to find a way to get us seated. Because of this, we didn't mind the wait. We, on the other hand, always made sure we tipped the waitresses well, gave extra tips on birthdays and holidays, and tried to be aware of our time at the counter and others waiting to sit down. Today, they were so intent on following the rules that no effort was made to see that we were seated. Finally, after quite a wait, when two seats opened up, two of us sat down, and when the two seats next to us opened up, where our 3rd person could sit down, they called "party of two," and refused to let our friend sit down . . . even, I would add, when the people they called to sit down said they would wait because we were there first and had been waiting so long. We've seen people walk out before, but they were usually folks who didn't understand how the seating worked at Pete's. Today, we walked out because we do understand, and couldn't understand the disrespect that was shown to us. Well, things change, but karma, as they say, is a "b***h." The reality is that there are more things to life than the dollar, loyalty being one of them. What used to be a good thing at Pete's has gotten lost, but that's on them. Management should watch how it deals with customers because it certainly doesn't hurt us in any way. There are so many good places to eat in the city, we would never spend another dollar at a place that doesn't respect its customers. Today we went over to One World (where we often go for dinner) and the breakfast and service was wonderful. Pete's loss, our gain. read more

Im glad I live right down the street from this outstanding diner! The biscuits and gravy are some of the best ive had!!!

Again, it all depends on what you like. Pete's is a diner--no tables, just stools at the counter. The menu is traditional, and you can watch the food being cooked. But if that's what you like, Pete's does a great job of it. It's also one of the few places in Baltimore public life where rich and poor, black and white come together. It's common to see Johns Hopkins grad student sitting next to cops and bus drivers. It's also a place where people eagerly waiting for seats are unfailingly courteous and careful to make sure that people are seated first-come, first-served. read more

When we lived in Baltimore, we would come here almost every weekend. Now that we've moved away I sorely miss Pete's Grille! We're back in town for a couple of days and you best believe we're stopping at Pete's Grille. Our favorites? Biscuits and gravy, which my husband swears is the best in the city, and blueberry pancakes. The breakfast potatoes are yummy too. This place is no frills, serving simple but hearty breakfasts. The staff is friendly and efficient. Even when there is a line, you're not waiting long. It's also very, very, very clean which is nice; they shut down once a year for a deep cleaning of the place. There's not a speck of dust or grime anywhere. read more

Great hole-in-the-wall place. Best breakfast place hands-down in Baltimore. Great place and would recommend it to everyone! Can get really busy during peak times and is hard to get seats for a large group. read more

I have been here a few times and only for the breakfast, so I cannot comment on the lunch portion of the menu. There is nothing unique or avant-garde about the menu: standard North American breakfast items: pancakes, waffles, eggs of different styles, the usual breakfast meats, egg sandwiches, etc. However, if Baltimore could brag a few more of these places, it would help put the Charm back in Charm City. Not only will you walk away satisfied, but you will have a 'real' Baltimore experience. The seating are stools along a lengthy counter with no division among individuals or groups. Be prepared to accidentally elbow and be elbowed by neighboring patrons. You will also overhear several conversations from the currently unemployed, blue color workers, and PhD students. My fiancee's neighbors swapped stories about adventuring in the world of Dungeons and Dragons while my neighbors were recommending museum exhibits to one another. Also, we were treated to a man in a long black wool coat stepping into the establishment, raising his arms then announcing, "May the Lord bless and keep you all!" Apparently, he's a regular since a lady behind the counter addressed him by first name and informed him that the police would be called if he didn't leave. He didn't leave immediately, but remained with his hands folded and mumbled unintelligibly. He eventually left and, to my knowledge, the police were never summoned. You get a full sense of the cross section of classes in the city as the proletariat and the opulent crowd each other for counter space. What we ordered: Blueberry Pancakes - Nice, fluffy, filling. There's just something comforting about large pancakes with blueberries cooked inside, dripping with butter and syrup. An order of three thick and fluffy pancakes will definitely tide you over until lunch and possibly even dinner. Turkey Sausage - We choose turkey sausage over pork sausage whenever it's available. We both put a lot of effort in losing a combined total of 100 lbs. As much as we like to dine out, we find ways to cut a few calories here and a few grams of fat there. We shared the three links and if all turkey sausage was this good, the pork industry would be seriously hurting. Blueberry waffle - I have been wanting to order one of these since my first visit. I would watch a cook pull one from the waffle iron and slap it on a plate, the four corners jutting over the edge of the plate, then dump a handful of fresh blueberries over top. PROS - firm, crisp outside and doughy inside and deep craters for holding pools of flavorful syrup. CONS - You just can't spread butter over waffles and in the end, I like the blueberries cooked inside the batter. One egg, over medium - Done to perfection: not overdone with a hardened yolk and not underdone with a completely runny snot-like yolk. You can cut it up with a fork. Would I go again? Definitely and fairly soon. You might have trouble getting seated with a party larger than two and you may have to bring a magazine for the wait as you stand directly behind the seated people who are already jammed in shoulder to shoulder. read more

Just moved into Charles Village and was looking for a sweet breakfast place in the area. Saw great reviews for Pete's grill and decided to bring the hubby. Delicious hearty breakfast. Everything was cooked to perfection except the french toast was a little too wet for my liking. read more

Always terrific! Pancakes, Burgers, chipped beef, fries, coffee! Great fast and friendly service. Love it!

The food was excellent and freshly prepared I took my sweetie pie for our seven days my Valentine's breakfast. It was his first time he enjoyed everything the service was great read more

Standard diner fare and made for a great Sunday brunch. I had the recommended blueberry pancakes - a short stack was plenty filling (two large pancakes) - and they were made by Dave (the owner) himself and were quite delicious. Service was very friendly and prompt, the restaurant was clean, and it was fun to watch all the food being made in front of you behind the bar counter. We were surprised that there wasn't a wait during Sunday morning brunch time; it was full but we found seats right when walking into Pete's. Cash only. read more