Possibly the best breakfast in OC. Servers were so sweet. Hash browns were crispy and delightful. A little busy but not loud or overwhelming, things flowed very efficiently. read more

What a gem! Staff that are friendly & welcoming, the coziest atmosphere. The food was delicious, huge menu, something for everyone. We got the crab Benedict, the harvest bowl special, & a short stack of chocolate chip pancakes to share. We ate every bite! read more

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Wow this was an outstanding breakfast! I've heard that this is one of the best breakfasts in the area and it definitely is. It is small in there, but they were able to accommodate our large group. The service was very quick, in a good way. I had the breakfast burrito and it was really good. I would definitely go back here for breakfast next time I'm in the area. They only do breakfast and lunch. read more

Sahara Cafe - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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WOW! Talk about a diamond in the rough. I've passed by this place plenty of times and had written it off as just another dive spot that struggles to stay alive. After ready the reviews I decided to give it a try. I was so pleasantly surprised. The food was great. The staff were very friendly and polite. I'm on the fence about the ambiance. The decor was late 80s dinner with allot of Greatful Dead memorabilia. However, while it definitely shows its age and could use some updating, it seems to present a charm that would be lost with new decor. The shades, window treatments and flooring are dated, but not dingy and dirty. The tables and chairs are lacquered hardwood and scared from years of service, but each scar bears witness to the number of customers who have eaten here. We came in for breakfast, in the off season and nearly every table was filled, but we were still immediately seated. Our waiter JR was prompt, professional and very friendly. He checked on us no less than 4 times, after we got our food. I figured breakfast is a little too easy to test a restaurant on. Anyone can scramble and egg, or make pancakes. I decided to test them against my own Ruben recipe (which I maintain is the best there ever will be). To my surprise, though it wasn't quite as good as my own, it's the closest I have had from any restaurant. Kudos to the chef on that. My wife finished her breakfast plate (which she never does) and my son left with stomach pain from eating too much. I reserve 5 star ratings for places that truly knock my socks off, and show me something completely unexpected. I was torn on this one. On one hand, I was completely taken by surprise on how wrongly prejudiced I was of this place for so long. But, while the food quality was good, it didn't knock my socks off. I wish I could give it 4.5 stars. Hands down, the best breakfast spot in Ocean City that I've been to thus far! read more

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Sahara Cafe is a laid-back brunch spot located on North Baltimore Avenue. It's open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Friday until 1:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM. I visited a few years ago and remembered it as a great place for breakfast, so I was glad to see it still lives up to the memory. The food was fresh, clearly made with care, and our server, Jessica, was warm, friendly, and attentive. This time, I went with the Chesapeake Crab Benedict, featuring lump crab meat and Canadian bacon layered on a toasted English muffin, topped with two perfectly poached eggs and a rich hollandaise sauce. It came with a side of golden, crispy hash browns. Delicious! read more

Sahara Cafe - Fire On The Mountain - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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We loved this cozy diner with friendly staff, very large cups of coffee and extremely fast service. We picked this place because it had an acai bowl for one of us who wanted a vegan breakfast and then diner food for the other. We were skeptical about how an acai bowl at a diner would come out but it was actually delicious. Both of our meals (acai bowl and omelet) came out suspiciously fast but I think they are just very efficient. Everything tasted great, definitely recommend. read more

I cannot rave enough about Sahara's! We at the counter bc it was hoppin (in the off season!) and had an amazing breakfast. My son had the beach babe - 2 eggs (scrambled), 2 pancakes - which were so flavorful he didn't even want syrup, bacon and because he's growing an extra side of sausage. I had their grits and I wasn't disappointed. And the coffee...so good. Our server Ms. Dawn was the icing on the cake. Will 100% go back. read more

Sahara Cafe - It's a vibe. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

If you're a Grateful Dead fan you've reached a place to find memorabilia from Jerry Garcia displayed throughout the restaurant. Next to the classic Sahara Motel built in 1964 and located in "Motel Row" , 19th Street and boardwalk/Baltimore. " Every silver lining has a touch of gray!", loved the cozy feel, and vibe . The hash browns are incredible and "Big Bills Benedict" is so good. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly on a toasted muffin . The hollandaise sauce is a creamy richness. The largest portion of hash browns that are crispy and seasoned perfectly. The coffee comes in the biggest mug ! They should call it a tankard or a stein. LOL The food comes out fast and no hidden charges. The fruit cup with yogurt was fresh and delish ! read more

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Dear goodness no. This place is perhaps just not for me. My family and I visited on a Saturday morning around 10:30am and only had to wait 15 minutes for a table. We had to wait over 25 minutes to order, and another 25 for the food to arrive. The home fries had a nice crunch but were way too oily. My Cajun shrimp omelet was surely not worth the $20 price tag. I did enjoy my English muffin and apple juice which, ya know, weren't exactly prepared by restaurant. It's a no thanks for me. read more

Sahara Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Best omelets EVER! We came here on a recommendation and are happy to pass along! One block in from the beach and attached to a hotel of the same name, this cafe looks like it hasn't had an upgrade since 1970 and that's PERFECT! The service, ambiance, and food are all fantastic diner throwbacks. I had a breakfast sandwich with perfectly cooked eggs and stuffed with toppings and cheese. We also ordered an omelet and it was truly perfection and enough to keep you going the whole day. Coffee was plentiful as well. read more

We had such a lovely breakfast at Sahara Cafe! We were seated right away and our server was very kind. My husband and I both loved what we ordered! Portions were hefty and the food was very well prepared. We loved the old school charm of the interior and will absolutely be back! read more

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I love, love, LOVE a greasy spoon diner. This place seemed tailor-made for me. No frills but food to die for. I would put the cinnamon raisin french toast up there with any breakfast I've ever had. Oh and pro-tip, if you're ordering home fries, make sure you get them dirty. Service was top-notch. This is my go to breakfast every time I'm in Ocean City. No bells, no whistles, no wi-fi, just a kick-ass breakfast for a great price. Save yourself the hour wait at Bad Monkey (which I also enjoy) and come here for a better breakfast with a lesser wait. read more

( review from the summer ) This is one of our favorite places we go for breakfast when we're on vacation. Service is always spectacular, and they make you feel comfortable. I can say, prices have gone way up since our last visit, but that's like a lot of places. My husband and I both ordered the Eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes with coffee. It was delicious. Highly recommend. read more

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Plentiful portions of delicious food served by friendly and attentive people. Atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and every visit is pleasant read more

Great spot for that quick and tasty egg dish made exactly how it's described or custom to whatever your heart desires. Ambience super classic summer beachouse grill with plenty of good smiling staff buzzing around to keep things moving quickly. Definitely recommended when in the neighborhood. read more

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Love this place, its a diner so its really nice to be in and has such a cool vibe to it. Food was delicious and very cheap like heck yeah. The waitress and workers were super kind and helpful, made my expirence even better. If u want good breakfast go here dude read more

Great food, and friendly attentive staff. You can't miss with any of their Benedict opinions. read more

favorite place for breakfast when we are in town. Great fast service amazing staff that remembers you when you come in.

Classic diner experience just steps away from the boardwalk. We had a great time at this diner. The staff were friendly and prompt, the atmosphere was what you would expect from a small diner, and the food was exactly what we came for. I usually get the scrapple when trying a new diner... you never know what you are going to get. This isn't the best scrapple I've had, but for an area that isn't all in on scrapple, I'd say it was pretty good. Everything else was exactly what we were looking for. read more

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Grateful Dead paraphernalia all over the place. Like the vibe. Laid back but very attentive and friendly service. Normal diner food. Cooked well and came out quick. Quick on the drink refills. Only thing that was kinda "meh" was the fruit cup. The cup is big and looks full of fruit with the strawberries, blueberries, and bananas (all quite fresh and delicious) but the melon underneath was cut bit and took up a lot of the space in the cup and wasn't the freshest. For the price, was expecting a bit more.....but still a five star experience. Will definitely stop be again for breakfast. read more

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Home Cooked Breakfast mixed with the nostalgia of Grandmas house and rock n roll. I found this place on the last day of my OC trip. It's attached to a hotel so it's not standing out on the main road. No super long line or wait to get seated at a table. The tables and chairs were kinda tiny because the decor is circa 1970. We had to squeeze into a booth. My server Kelly was a cute girl with big a smile. The employees wear these really cool concert style t-shirts that read SAHARA. Some of the employees should wear better shorts or pants and comb their hair because they looked like they just rolled outta bed and came to work. My table was along the wall with a view of the hotel pool and the buckets where they store the dirty dishes. Yikes. I hope they move that dirty dish station soon. The menu is extensive but I kept it simple and ordered a meal from the egg section lol. None of the breakfast platters come with pancakes or waffles. You have to order that separately. There are NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED for some of the meals. They even offer cereal or oatmeal if you are a picky eater. Can someone please tell me why I have to ask these OC restaurants to season my food? I asked my server does the chef season the eggs and she pointed to the salt n pepper on the table. I asked for hot syrup and she pointed to the room temperature syrup on the table. I wasn't asking for too much so I pushed on these two demands. She brought our food out hot with no seasoning but the syrup came in a hot small dish . I added Tabasco to the eggs . The waffle was perfect, nice size and crispy edges. The best part of the meal was the shredded HASHBROWN. Imagine if CHECKERS or RALLYS made their seasoned fries into hashbrown. That's what they taste like. The bill came to 42.11 for two ppl. I would come here again and sit at a wooden table with a better view. read more

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I came here in a party of 8 for late brunch around 11:30am on Sunday. We waited for about 20-25 minutes for a table. I ordered the Chesapeake crab benedict and smoked salmon bagel. The Benedict comes with 2 poached eggs + crab meat on 2 English muffins with a large side of hash brown. The crab meat paired very well with this dish. Hash brown was cooked well and had a nice char. The smoked salmon bagel came with cream cheese and lettuce/tomato/onion. Both dishes were very good! I would definitely order the crab benedict again next time I'm in town. Our server was good, but the woman who brought out our food was little rude and impatient when she had to wait a few seconds for us to claim who ordered which dish since she stood at the end of the table and half of us could barely hear her. She didn't even place the dish in front of the person who ordered, but simply handed the dish to one person at the end to pass down the table. read more

Sahara Cafe - Chesapeake crab benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Wanted to go to a breakfast joint in Ocean City, MD and stumbled upon this place because of its high rating. The restaurant/cafe lies within and is a part of a hotel/motel so parking is limited and looks like it could be a hassle on a Saturday. You can park at the motel lot for "1 hour" but we were able to park longer, probably because it was not busy. The restaurant is fairly small and very homey, almost like a small town diner feel. The reason for the low rating from me is because the service was not as great as expected. The waiter was not polite - giving our party one word answers and was not very welcoming at all. The food took FOREVER to come out. Close to 30 to 45 minutes for our food to come out. One person from our party just got a blueberry muffin and that came out last. And my french toast came out a little burnt after waiting all that time. Overall not a great experience. It's a shame. I like the homey feel and seems like it could've been a spot I would go every time I visit OC. read more

Sahara Cafe - French toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Our group came during opening weekend and it was great. It gives off a homey diner feeling. Tons of classic diner breakfast options. I ordered the western omelette with hashbrowns and wheat toast. The western omelette was good, and the hashbrowns were my favorite as they were light and very crispy. Service was great as our waitress was friendly, fast and checked on us often. They serve coffee in big mugs (which you can purchase!) with unlimited refills. Plenty of street parking. Bathrooms were clean. read more

Sahara Cafe - Western omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Sahara Cafe is amazing - service was incredibly friendly and kind. They were prompt and checked in consistently. The food was SO good. We enjoyed everything we ordered and A+ on the kids meals - perfect protein size, reasonably priced. Would go back again and again. read more

We were visiting OC during off season and decided to have breakfast at Sahara Cafe. Our server was super friendly and attentive. We ordered Maureens good day sunshine and mushroom Swiss veggie omelet. The portion is huge, we couldn't finish! But wow! So good! Their coffee also hits the spot! Definitely paying a visit again when we are in town. read more

Sahara Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

A great start to a great week is beginning with a good cup of coffee! We ordered the crab omelette with the addition of shrimp minus the green peppers for the wifey and I ordered the Rays perfect Storm eggs and french toast with bacon, in the beginning I felt our server was a lil abrasive but she warmed up along the way. This place with a 60's - 70's Rock and Roll Vibe with my dude Jerry Garcia memorabilia all over made the ambiance of this beach breakfast digs so chill and laid back it all about the food which was outstanding delicious and filling. Our server was attentive and locked into another gear with bottomless beverages a smile and great service ending this experience super strong well done Sahara Cafe! read more

Sahara Cafe - A delicious cup of hot strong NY Coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Food was fantastic! Went for breakfast and got the veggie omelette with hash browns (extra crispy which makes the difference). Also got the house Spanish salsa on the side for a little extra kick and flavor. Coffee is king size as are the smiles and service. Really enjoyed it! Very comfy ambiance. read more

Experience so great I am honestly shocked. Food was delicious and had some unique options. Our waitress was an absolute DELIGHT. I've never been to such a clean diner in my life- normally something is sticky from syrup, but not this place at all. Five billion stars. Only criticism- change the name of the "big boss man," "beach boy," and "beach girl" meals. Casual sexism is a big cringe. We almost did not go here after looking at the menu for this very reason. Luckily, it was raining and this was the closest place to walk to, otherwise I would have never discovered how great a place this is. read more

Loved this place so much we ate there two mornings in a row. They've been open for over 30 years and it's easy to see why. With Grateful Dead memorabilia on the walls and likewise themed tee shirts, this is the casual, friendly vibe you want at the beach. I'll talk about the food in a moment, but I need to mention the incredibly friendly staff. Every person from the host to the wait staff to the bus guys were delightful and willing to help with anything. I really got the feeling that everyone enjoys working here, a sign of pride in product and of being treated well by management. They have mostly the traditional breakfast offerings - eggs, the meats, pancakes and waffles, hash browns, grits, etc. We tried all of these and they were great. But, on our first morning there I veered of the traditional American breakfast path and tried the Gallo Pinto. A generous bed of rice and beans topped with two eggs any way you wish, I went with over easy. A fantastically different breakfast turn from Costa Rica, and I loved it. Packed with protein and flavor! Highly recommend this place. 10/10 read more

Sahara Cafe - Gallo Pinto - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

I really recommend this place for breakfast! The atmosphere is very welcoming and the waiters are very sweet. Even though they are busy, your food comes in very quick. The food is absolutely delicious and is a good start for the morning. I wish I took photos but trust, the food looks very appetizing. Nothing negative to say about this place, 100% recommend! read more

The food was good. I got the normal breakfast if eggs, bacon and hash browns. My wife got the eggs Benedict which she thought was delicious and we got the fruit bowl which came in a cool dish that resembled a wine glass. You definitely get plenty of food. We got sat right away as we were only 2 and the place was packed. Our server was nice. If you are a vegan or a vegetarian, stay away. They do not have any food From what I could see that caters to that. They also have on their menu "no substitutions". With it being a cafe, it is a bit noisy in there with everyone talking. The chairs do get a little uncomfortable as they are made of solid wood. Parking is a challenge, so if you can walk down the boardwalk to 6th street would be better. They have a sign in their window that if you park in the parking lot where the liquor store is, you will get towed. So parking is hard. read more

Partner and I came here for breakfast yesterday and left pleased. She had the french toast with fruit...I enjoyed a few bites, which were soft and fluffy with a slight crisp. I ordered the steak and eggs, which came with a side of hash browns. The steak was tender and cooked medium. The eggs were over easy...I transferred the eggs atop the hash browns, which made for a decadent combo. Bottom line, the service was fast and friendly, the food was pretty good and they played classic to early rock music! read more

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We were trying to find a breakfast place during vacation. We found this since it was highly rated. But after visiting, we didn't think it deserves the current star rating (4.5). We wouldn't go back. Food (3/5): we got a couple different dishes and we thought each dish needed more flavor. The eggs just had paprika... It was OK food, but for the 45 min wait, wasn't worth it. Parking (5/5): Plenty of parking on the street. Ambiance (3/5): we went during Biker Week (unbeknownst to us). It gives off a country diner. Service (4/5): our waitress was quick and to the point. It was great! She came over a few times to check if we needed anything, but she forgot to refill waters each time. TLDR: OK food. Wish it was better. Too long of a wait. Wouldn't return. read more

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Grabbed an early breakfast here and ordered the "RVD". Savory everything bagel with avocado, bacon, eggs, and a garlic cream cheese spread that tied it all together. Good prices with outdoor dining so you can get the ocean breeze! Service was good, with the waitress checking on us every so often. read more

Had heard good things about this diner style breakfast spot and since we were staying just across the street we decided to walk over one morning and give it a try...so glad we did! The interior is classic old-school diner with dated furniture and mismatched coffee cups (with funny sayings on each!), but the joe kept flowing and the servers were attentive and pleasant. We each ordered our breakfast dishes as we sipped the warm coffee. My wife ordered a benedict dish and I had an omelette. Each platter came with hash brown cooked to a perfect crispness (we asked for them that way) along with toast for my plate. Everything was hot, fresh and delicious. Pricing was reasonable for this kind of fare and we would definitely return next time in town. read more

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You will not find nicer people . There are definitely Greatful Dead band overtones but rest assured your entire family will enjoy the great food , pleasant staff , cleanliness and good prices ! I recommend this cafe especially for breakfast ! Get the Beach Boy ! read more

It was packed when we arrived but were seated in 10 min. Service was very prompt and food came out quick. Eggs Benedict was amazing! Highly recommend. read more

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Great hole-in-the-wall diner. My husband and I enjoyed our breakfasts, Cajun shrimp omelet and crabs Benedict. My son said the pancakes were mid, and they had imitation maple syrup, us northern folk like our real maple syrup. Otherwise great. read more

Came here for breakfast and it hit the spot. The waitress was nice and respectful. The environment was pretty chill. I got the blueberry pancakes with hash browns and bacon but the blueberry pancakes were mid. I tried the peanut butter pancakes and let me just say they were shmacking. The only thing I could complain about is the price but other than that I definitely recommend coming to this breakfast spot. read more

Sahara Cafe - Blueberry Pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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