Great donuts, huge assortment. Friendly owner who's been doing this for over 40 years. Coffee made…read morein a pot and serve yourself. No place to sit inside but most people buy a box or more. Loved the old fashioned. Blueberry donuts was great. Coffee tasted like quality coffee should. And did I mention they are open super early!

Carlson's is a mom & pop doughnut shop that happens to be a neighborhood staple. They serve an…read moreassortment of delicious selections and the staff is always friendly. My children are tough customers when it comes to their doughnuts & when I delivered these yesterday, they devoured them. That speaks volumes. Reminder: Cash only, and it's a relatively small parking lot, so parking may be scarce.

The lady that owns this little spot is soooo nice. She often works alone and prepares all the food…read morein a timely matter. Overall the food is pretty good. I think it is a little pricy. A breakfast sandwich can cost you $8. That is a bit much.

Moved to the area a couple months ago and heard this place had been around for over 30 year, so we…read morehad to give it a try. So glad we did! It felt great to support a small local business. The owner was super friendly, and the food was delicious - we had a donut, onion rings, turkey club and chips. They had a variety of food on the menu at a reasonable price. We've seen some reviews mentioning long wait times due to only one person working, it wasn't busy when we went and we got our food quickly. Keep in mind it's a small business, so it's understandable they don't have a big staff - and honestly, that's part of the charm. We would have happily waited if it was busy and we will definitely be going back!

So: I passionately enjoyed my dinner at Mamma Roma. The reason that this is unusual is because I'm…read morenot big on going out for Italian food much at restaurants - other than on holidays - since I eat so much Italian food at home. I can make an exception for more casual Italian meals at only a handful of Italian restaurants, and Mamma Roma's is now one. Growing up partially Italian, and a mix of other ethnicities, my family cooks Italian better, of course, than at any restaurant. No one made better Italian dinners than my Na-na (grandmother). But Momma Roma's hummus cream rigatoni could definitely keep me coming back for more. No one made better meatballs than my Mom but the meatballs at Mamma Roma's are flavorful enough. No one made better sauce than my Aunt #1 but the sauce on Momma Roma's ravioli was good and so fresh. And no one made better cookies than my Aunt #2, but Momma Roma's cannolis and rum cookies are tasty. There are a lot of Italian restaurants in the area and I've read that Mamma Roma's is one of, if not, the best. I can only say that while my first visit here a decade ago was fine, this visit goes into my memory as "need to get back there, eventually, if not sooner," after delighting in their new menu item: a creamy hummus rigatoni with sausage. I love hummus, though wasn't really sure if the texture of hummus sauce would be too gritty. It was not. It had a lovely, substantial flavor and silky texture that was balanced well by the impeccably-cooked al dente rigatoni. Add to that the garlic, cream, sausage and herbs in this dish and you've got a winner. I highly recommend this rigatoni, of the 3 rigatoni entrees on Mamma Roma's menu. I haven't even tried the other rigatoni dishes, but still ... don't miss this creamy, garlicky hummus dinner. And the portions of rigatoni in this dish were very generous. The presentation of the lasagna was impressive, in layering and shape. I only had a bite. It had a nice flavor, but I would have needed more bites to give a better description. And since it wasn't my order, I could not indulge. The portion was generous. Also, I would never order lasagna from any restaurant given the reasons cited earlier, but this one was good. I hope someone is laughing because anyone who has grown up in a subcultural group in the US usually sounds exactly like me about the home-cooking they grew up on. Another of Mamma Roma's menu items I'd like to try is their corn and arugula white pizza. I've only found one lovely corn pizza ever at Zelo's in an LA suburb, so now that I have seen this on their menu my curiosity is piqued. Love love love the variety of the dessert menu options. It's not just the desserts in the case on display that you can order. While there are gorgeous cookies on display, the dessert menu has a long, lovely list of all kinds of variations of cheesecakes and cakes. I would like to try the lemon cake on a return visit. And more of the cookie flavors! When I asked the barista what the top desserts were, he was quick to name the cannoli as a first. You'd probably be surprised to find out that this is a counter service approach: you order and pay up at the front and the waiter brings you your food and whatever else you need. You get your own fountain drinks or tea with ice. You can tip in advance, in good faith, when you order in the beginning or you can leave cash on the table at the end of the meal, having already paid your bill in the beginning. There is also the charming dessert counter/bar and espresso area that I mentioned earlier. So, when you are finished with your lunch or dinner, you can go to the barista's counter and order dessert and cappuccino. I love that if you order cake or a cannoli, a cappuccino is only $2. This is an awesome value especially for the evening crowd. For old school Anne Arundel county and Annapolis locals, Mamma Roma's is better than the original Squisito's pizza -- and higher in quality -- but it is a bit reminiscent of that restaurant in terms of popularity and a family feel. Plus, I have never tried the pizza here, but I'm guessing it's good given the quality of the ingredients and preparations we experienced with the pasta dishes. One thing that also really stands out about Mamma Roma's is that they are the only Italian restaurant that is nestled back in the suburban Piney Orchard division of Gambrills. In other words, it's more neighborly there vs. other restaurants along the majorly-trafficked Route 3 corridor. The restaurants along Route 3 have many more transients coming in, given the ease of access, so they are naturally less neighborly. Finally, when we brought our leftovers from dinner home I set them on the kitchen table and left them for a bit. When I came back into our kitchen, it was filled with such delicious aromas! Friends, this is just how fresh the food at Mamma Roma's is. For a casual, counter service suburban, it is quite bellissima!

Mamma Roma's is the best italian food you're going to find in the area. All of their menu items are…read morefantastic (shoutout to the Pollo Paprika). I haven't tried their pizza, but it looks great. Their service is always top notch, along with very fair pricing and great portions. They have online ordering, which helps me out alot as I work nearby. I haven't actually dined inside yet, I live about an hour away, but I can imagine the service will be just as good. They have some outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating with a bar and lots of wine options. Please check them out if you're in the area,

I've been to this location twice and never had an issue. When I went for a third visit a few weeks…read moreago, that's when I found out that they abruptly closed. What I got: **STRAWBERRY ICING **ORIGINAL GLAZED Hopefully they'll reopen or relocate soon. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish

This Krispy Kreme location in Gambrills is truly the worst location I've ever been a patron of…read more I've had 3 major issues with either availability of donuts, poor customer service or rude management since June. Just last Friday I made a purchase online for pumpkin spice cake donuts. Well, when I arrive to pick up my order they ONLY had regular glazed. Let me say that again, they ONLY had glazed and NOTHING else. They actually had the nerve to seem upset that I declined to substitute glazed for pumpkin spice. I inquired about a refund and the manager Russ was a straight up jerk. Just rude and dismissive. I could say more about the interaction, but that sums up the unprofessionalism. On a previous occasions when I've came to get their strawberry glazed, they have no glazed because the machine was broken or something. I've had coupons that they've refused to honor because (in their words) they don't accept digital coupons with barcodes that are provided by corporate. They only accept them if you print them out. The manager who was rude on that visit was Quanie. I give up. I've tried to give this location chances and they continue to fail me. The inside is closed or the drive thru is closed. This place is bipolar. They were great when they opened but have completely gone downhill. With the poor customer service and lack of available donuts, they'll probably be closed by the end of the year. No way they survive.

Had the general tso tofu, and it was really well made. Sweet and spicy with fried tofu and plenty…read moreof it. Parents had hot and sour soup and it looked excellent.

The worst Chinese food I've ever had in my 40 years of life. The fried rice was not even fried &…read morehad no taste. Seemed like it was cooked in a rice cooker & it had raw onions. The beef and broccoli looked horrific, but I will say the brown sauce and broccoli were good, not the beef. We wasted $40 and just ate broccoli for dinner.

I've really come to love this cafe. I've studied here, met family and friends here, and it's become…read morea staple when running errands or going on day trips All of the sandwiches are made to order, but my favorite is a classic bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel or English muffin. As for coffees, I love their seasonal drinks and cold brews! The staff is extremely nice and ensure all details of your order. The atmosphere is very chill with merchandise stands, coffees and teas, and syrups for sale. We love the Black Raven blend! Highly recommend for your next meetup, study sesh, or pre-errand pick-me-up :)

Nope! Microwaved bacon, only 1 piece at that on a croissant sandwich, fake eggs like the ones from…read moreMcDonald , small portion and very expensive, "matcha" nothing more than milk and sugar, cold cheese on a hot sandwich, eww...drive a little further for better options trust me !

Got in on short notice Brian, our server was great,…read moreproviding good explanations of the menu and frequent check-ins Food was great daily butcher was steak frites in garlic butter sauce

My first 5-star fie 2026! The experience here was flawless. We were immediately seated and greeted…read moreby our waiter Will(fantastic by the way), Who throughly went through the menu and specials of the day by memory. You can tell he takes pride in his job and customers. We started with the crab dip which was really good. It came with pita which was a little too salty so I ate the dip with the mini cheddar biscuits they give the table. I got the crab cakes with spinach and whipped potatoes. The dish was 10/10. My friend got the special which was sea bass with rice and a vegetable. Will saw that the piece of fish was a little small so he had the kitchen bring out another piece. That fish didn't stand a chance once It hit the table lol. I was able to take half of my food home(they give you 2 decent size crab cakes). The food tasted even better the next day lol. Service, atmosphere, food all deserve 5 stars. I will be back.....next week

So happy I found this place! Best vegan cinnamon bun I've ever had!!!! Seriously!! Also tried the…read morebreakfast focaccia and it was so good for a breakfast meal! Good variety of coffees. Lots of little things to buy and look at too. Cute place to enjoy and will definitely become a more frequent visitor.

Racist Karen vibes…read more Rudeness towards a new customer. Another fake white vegan establishment that acts just like meat eaters. The manager needs to learn basic customer service skills.

Leave it up to me to visit the Crofton Farmers Market at the end of summer! Le Sigh! I actually…read moredidn't know about the Farmers Market until I spotted one of my favorite dessert shops are vendors at this location. So what did I do, planned to go first thing Saturday morning! Located at the Crofton Library parking lot, parking for the Market is onsite - front and back parking lot options, street parking and the church across the street provides parking. Open at 8am - noon and food trucks until 2pm on Saturday's, I saw any and everything you could imagine. Farm fresh produce, pies, goats milk soap, freshly pressed juices, speciality cookies and cupcakes, and EMPANADAS! We were like kids in a candy store, so clearly everything I just listed, we purchased. All of the vendors we encountered were very friendly and helpful. The Farmers Market opens in May and closes for the season in November. My top 3 vendors, Sugar Butter Love, DMV Empanadas, and the Goats Milk Soap vendor - sorry can't remember their name. All had quality options to purchase. The Market has a website to check out the vendors that will be on display, as well as social media pages. I was impressed and will absolutely be back! Note to the wise, bring a reusable bag or two to collect your purchased items. I even brought an insulated bag for my hot/cold items.

I'm late on posting this review. Small parking lot. Great vendors with good food options. My…read morefavorite is the Crepe food truck which has a best crepes ever! This farmers market is perfect for a nice fall, Saturday morning stroll.

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.