Silver Queen is a quaint, cozy spot that delivers a seriously good brunch. The chef is amazing, and the bartenders and servers are always friendly, attentive, and ready to help you figure out the best thing to order. This is easily one of my top breakfast spots--the pancakes and the blueberry French toast are insane. Like, OMG I want to go get some now! Lol. If you're looking for a fun brunch with 70's music, good vibes, and good people, this is the place. Just a heads up: the space is small and the bar isn't always open, so I highly recommend making reservations. Great food, great energy, great brunch experience. read more

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As a furloughed government employee, times like this can be really tough. So, it was a pleasant surprise to discover this hidden gem offering a free meal nearby. Before arriving, I made a reservation through their website, which was quick and easy. Once we got there, it was immediately clear why reservations were needed; the restaurant is small and cozy. Still, it's beautifully decorated, spotless, and has a warm, inviting atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the chef, possibly the owner personally greeted us and showed us to our table. We were served right away and informed that three options were available for the "furlough meal," (Hamilton Smashburger, Spicy chicken sandwich, and the Black Bean burger), with the option to order from the regular menu at cost. We both chose the "Hamilton Smashburger," which came with house fries or garlic fries and a drink (the garlic fries were fantastic!). The burger itself was clearly homemade, juicy, and so big I couldn't finish it in one sitting. I ended up taking the rest home, repurposing it on a fresh bun, and was grateful to have grabbed some of their homemade ketchup, it was that good! Even though the meal was completely complimentary, I left a small tip for our wonderful waitress/bartender (I usually tip more but did what I could). We were kindly invited to return, whether the furlough continues or just to try other dishes, and encouraged to make another reservation. read more

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This was my 1st time here.. We ordered the Hamilton Smashburger that came with garlic herb fries.. The food was so good.. came with a horseradish mayo & homemade house ketchup.. The house ketchup was very good with the fries.. It reminded me of apple butter but delicious.. When we walked in we were greeted and everyone was very polite.. Great Hospitality!! The ambiance of this cafe was very personable.. It was very cozy and great for a date night.. Or just having a meal with friends.. read more

Silver Queen Cafe - Hamilton Smashburger with garlic herb fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I had brunch with my husband and a couple of friends at Silver Queen Cafe a couple of weeks ago after having it on our to try list for a while. I love its vibe - casual, homey, a little eclectic. The service was also very good. I had a Bloody Mary and their Hangover Hash (fried chicken livers, two eggs sunny side up, home fries, pork sausage gravy, really hot sauce). The Bloody Mary was classic, and I enjoyed it. My meal on the other hand was so-so. The gravy had good flavor, and I thought the home fries were well cooked as well. But the chicken livers were way overcooked for me (they had that chalky texture they get when they're overcooked), which always makes me sad (chicken livers are one of those things that are great when cooked properly but pretty awful when cooked poorly). Just based on the cook on the chicken livers, I would not order the dish again, but I also didn't get the hot sauce at all, and the dish really could have used some acid/brightness since it's a heavy dish. Everyone else enjoyed their meal. I ordered something a bit riskier, and it didn't pay off, but the other dishes seemed hits with my husband and friends. I did enjoy that their menu has some less common brunch items on it! It's not just the same dishes you can get on every brunch menu in the city: duck benedict, shrimp and grits, scrapple benedict, pickle brined fried chicken sandwich... Overall, it's a brunch spot with some traditional, homey charm and a more interesting menu than the average brunch spot. I'd definitely be willing to return and try something else if I'm in the area. read more

Silver Queen Cafe - Hangover Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Had such a delicious meal last night! Soft-shell crab tacos were so dang good, and the pate starter was creamy goodness. Staff is very friendly. If you are reading this review, put down the phone and head over! read more

Silver Queen is one of the absolute best restaurants in the entire city, HANDS DOWN. Once a residence in its past life, it's now a kitschy, chill spot filled with plants, consignment art and R&B music. Staff is consistently friendly with extensive menu knowledge. Shout out to Karen, who's been working there for some years now! No idea why I'm just getting around to reviewing my spot after all these years, but here goes... On my recent visit, I came with friends determined to pay SQ yet another visit. We got a few things to share: The peach French toast was unbelievably good. The Southerners in our group all agreed that it had a bread pudding consistency that was nothing but the truth. Peaches and the crumble took it to the next level. One friend ordered scrambled eggs, bacon, and grits which were clearly a hit. Another friend got the brined chicken sandwich which is always a good choice- crispy outside and tender flavorful inside. Great sides of potatoes and braised greens are never a bad choice. I had an omelette off of the featured item menu, and it did not disappoint. Overall, it's consistently a great place that I encourage everyone to check out. read more

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I came to silver queen with my partner a few weeks ago. The outside of the building is so cute! It's small and painted bright teal. Inside, the restaurant is modern and tasteful. I ordered the stuffed acorn squash and I was not disappointed. The squash was stuffed with wild rice, raisins, almonds, and a maple mustard sauce. The squash was nice and tender, the rice was cooked perfectly, and the almonds added a nice textural contrast. The maple mustard sauce was AMAZING. I would bathe in it haha. Service was good, although our server went missing a couple times. But overall we had an amazing experience, great food in a great atmosphere, and we will definitely be back. read more

Stopped by on Halloween for the Federal Worker freebie they are offering and they did not disappoint! They have meter parking outside on the street but there is a CVS parking lot nearby (just saying). They stay open pretty late which is also nice. I got the pickle brined fried chicken sandwich with fries & a ginger ale. The sandwich was good and so were the fries! It's a bit bready and the chicken could have been seasoned a bit more but customer service was excellent. If you're a federal worker or someone who wants good food in this area, def stop by!! read more

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Well we had been recommended this place by several people and were a little disappointed; hopefully just a fluke. They have a cute cozy interior and a few little tables outside. Our server took very good care of us. We ordered the special which was a $29 duck breast eggs benedict and a side of scrapple. The scrapple was great and hot. The flavors for the main dish were good but aside from the eggs themselves, the rest of the dish was lukewarm to cold which gave the grits a congealed texture and the cold duck was just not doing it for us. We let our server know who said she'd ask the owner about a discount but came out with the full-price bill and no other mention of it. Update: the owner has since corrected this. We're hopeful for our next try! read more

Silver Queen Cafe - Duck breast benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I love the vibe at Silver Queen Cafe. Where busy and bustling meets calm, comfort and bohemian. Everything I've tried has been delicious but their breakfast burrito is what inspired me to come to Yelp and write a review. It's THAT GOOD. Great combination of flavorful ingredients inside and then drizzled with sauce so it's wet, my favorite! Check this place out for breakfast and brunch. read more

Silver Queen cafe never disappoints, great food, great service and great prices. One of the best breakfast places in town

As always showed up early to a meeting with my recent departed brother' son. Needed a breakfast spot- a lil funky, eclectic, and nostalgic but not many vegetarian items, but will taste offerings, home fries, egg white w cheddar cheese he had pancake, egg w cheese, home fries. . Wait staff was accommodating of my early arrival. Water w lime juice, spring sangria was fizzy but good, breakfast was average, but for this and 2 sangria didn't equate to a $61 2 people bill read more

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This place was so wonderful! I was blown away by the entire experience. It has a very unassuming cafe vibe but the food is amazing and elevated for sure! Also the drinks were to die for! I really got way more than I bargained for here. My favorite thing was the chorizo fries. The service was also great. Would come here for brunch anytime. read more

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Amazing food, the cocktail was exquisite, thoughtful service.... We love Silver Queen! It's our special occasion celebratory go-to. read more

Great food,great service. it is small and cozy we like to eat local as often as we can so we try to come up here at least once a month. The staff are wonderful! read more

The Silver Queen Cafe is a quaint hidden gem. Reservations are best since there aren't many tables but what is there is clean and well decorated. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable about the drink specials and menu options. We ordered the caramel apple French toast and the shrimp and grits. The French toast was light, fluffy, and full of warming spices. The sweetness of the cooked apples was an excellent compliment to the spices within the sausage. The shrimp and grits came with a variety of flavors. The vinegary bite of the greens with the smooth grits and well seasoned shrimp made for a delectable bite. The strawberry lemonade was fresh and a welcome palate cleanser. Im excited to return to try more of the menu. read more

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The food always surprised us and they served excellent food options. The menu offers a creative and modern take on classic American dishes, and every plate we tried was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. I like the Pork Chop was so good and meat was cooked exactly how I wanted, and the sides complemented it beautifully. The atmosphere was stylish yet comfortable, perfect for a date night or a casual dinner with friends. The staff was attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the food they were serving. read more

I visited this "renowned" pizza establishment tonight, and let me tell you, the only thing they've mastered is the art of false advertising. Apparently, their reputation is built on pizza, though I'm starting to suspect that reputation was written by someone who has never actually eaten pizza. Let's start with the anchovy situation. I asked for anchovies on the side -- a simple request, one might think -- and they proudly delivered... smelts. Large, shiny, silver smelts. Because nothing says "we know our ingredients" like handing over an entirely different species and hoping I won't notice. Bold strategy. The pizza itself? A triumph of disappointment. The crust had the texture of undercooked Play‑Doh, the sauce tasted like someone diluted ketchup with wishful thinking, and the cheese was applied with the kind of restraint usually reserved for minimalists and people on strict budgets. If there's a pizza test, this thing didn't just fail -- it asked for extra time and still turned in a blank sheet. Maybe I'm spoiled because I'm from NYC, where pizza is an actual craft, not a vague suggestion. But honestly, you don't need to be from New York to know this was a culinary shrug. read more

I have been going to Silver Queen since their opening about 10 years ago. it has always been outstanding! The staff and owner are super friendly, talented, and professional. I have been there with friends, family and also quite frequently dine alone at their cozy bar. The peolle I meet there are always super friendly too! The food is amazing, creative, comforting and always the freshest ingredients as they are farm to table. If you haven't been you are missing out! Silver Queen is an asset to the neighborhood and Charm City! 5 stars every visit! read more

I've probably eaten here 50 times. It's a top three brunch and a top two burger. Everything they make is sublime. I'm partial to their pork chops, grits, and mashed potatoes, but I'll eat anything on the menu. Oh, the fried chicken is killer. read more

Nice breakfast food and it taste really wonderful. They have pretty great options and everything was so good and absolutely fantastic. I like the benedict which taste really great with nice texture of food. It taste so smooth and pretty delicious. Nice portion size and makes me so full. The drinks were so cool and refreshing. read more

Starting out with a delightful greeting right into a strawberry mojito & the nightly drink a pineapple mojito. Perfection, Kieran's recommendations were spot on! Food was OUTSTANDING!!! Burrata- vanilla, roasted strawberries, ,fresh mint balsamic reduction , toasted bread Pea Pesto Pasta sugar snap peas, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini noodles The SOFT SHELL over the most delicious couscous was Out of this World!!! The chefs & kitchen staff made the night even more spectacular! Finished with a recommendation from the kitchen & front of the house of Strawberry Shortcake perfection! And unbeknownst to us it was the strawberry full moon that night that was the "strawberry on the cake" of our food experience!!! Make your reservations for a lovely night!!! read more

Silver Queen Cafe - Soft Shell over flavor biz couscous - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This restaurant offers the perfect mix of cozy and chic. With its warm lighting, rustic wooden tables, and the scent of fresh coffee in the air, it's exactly the kind of place you'd want to start your weekend. Perfect for meeting friends for a relaxed catch-up, the ambiance strikes a perfect brunch mood. The menu was excellent and has pretty great options as well. Friendly staff, fast service, and great music at a conversational volume. Not cheap, but fair for the portion sizes and quality. read more

The staff was super nice. The playlist was great. The pizza alone was worth the trip. But really liked the service most. My granddaughter ordered the cheese pizza and after she ate her fill - I ate the rest. My daughter had the catfish and she said it was amazing. So check it out. Parking is behind. read more

Eating brunch at Silver Queen Cafe today reminded me how something as simple as a meal can not only brighten your entire day, but spark so many memories, through little nuanced layers of flavor, of amazing meals I've had in the past. I had Eggs with scrapple, home fries and toast. Who knew someone could take such a simple meal and elevate it to the point where you can't stop thinking about it the rest of your day. With food like home fries and scrapple you'd expect grease, etc, but no, they were able to make it as clean as a plate of salad. There wasn't a speck of grease on the plate. It was so cleanly made but so filled with flavor. And their side sauces...like their house made chipotle? dipping sauce, and house made berry jam, were the cherry on top. So flavorful and so addicting, each bite had flavors that honestly brought back memories from amazing meals of the past. I've always heard great things about Silver Queen Cafe, but had never gone, this was my first time there and it certainly won't be my last. Can't wait to come back and try the patty melt on rye or the fried chicken sandwhich or the blueberry and lemon French toast. Other tables were getting those and they looked incredible! So happy to have found this place. We will be back many more times for sure. Thank you so much for putting so much care in the food you make, it's so enjoyable to find an amazing restaurant again in Baltimore. -Sam read more

I finally got to go for the first time and everything was so good I went again 2 weeks later . The shrimp and grits was so flavorful and filling and I'm a sweet not savory grits person but it was so so good ! The place is small and well organized that it doesn't feel overcrowded even with every seat filled . read more

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Came for Sunday brunch with reservations through Yelp (seamless). Food was excellent and the service even more so. I had the omelette from the brunch special menu and it was delicious. read more

Silver Queen Cafe - Part of the bar (place was busy and I did not want to photo the people). - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Food here is always great, and service is always top notch. The music is also pretty good. Coffee is just right. Great place for brunch. read more

All 3 of our entrees were PHENOMENAL. We had pasta dish, a pizza and the fried chicken. It was toe-curling good.

I've been going to Silver Queen for years for brunch and dinner. It feels like I'm at a friends' place every time. The food is amazing. The shrimp and grits are a fave along with the eggs and meat plate with a biscuit and collards on the side. I bring all my favorite people to eat here with my SQ crew. You will never be disappointed. read more

Please keep in mind this is a small restaurant but you can make reservations. We just walked in, we had to wait about 10 mins but lucky for us a table was leaving. We were greated when we arrived and checked on by our server multiple times The drinks were amazing and pretty strong. The food was alright but there were things that weren't cooked like we asked. For example my eggs were supposed to be medium but they were very hard no runny yolk. The pancake I had was delicious. The home fries were okay but kind of dry. The ketchup made them better. The ambiance was nice it was a cute place definitely a good idea for a quick brunch. read more

Silver Queen Cafe - 2 eggs and meat platter added 1 pancake for 4 extra dollars - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Cool local restaurant that's very welcoming. I enjoyed my visit to the Silver Queen. Parking can be a a hassle because only street parking is available and there are multiple other businesses on Harford Rd. I was able to park just about a half block away and had to cross the street to get to the restaurant. This might be an issue for families as crossing busy Harford Rd outside or the crosswalks can be dangerous. Upon entering we were greeted and quickly seated without having a reservation. The space is small but doesn't necessarily feel small. Especially from our seats in the back of the restaurant. The menu had some really good options although not a lot of options for tweens (I have a 10 and 12 year old) and that can be challenging. My son chose a pork chop. He really enjoyed it and had plenty left over to enjoy the next day. My daughter has a cheeseburger, my wife meatballs and a salad. I had the fried chicken sandwich. They all enjoyed there meals. I thought the fried chicken sandwich was delicious! Its in the running for my favorite fried chicken sandwich. I will definitely be back to endulge in another. I. Also had the eye renewal as a drink and it was good too. read more

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Fantastic! From the quality of ingredients, to the skill of preparation, to the congeniality of service, Silver Queen is a fantastic dining experience. Do not be afraid to order the specials, everything is fresh and delicious. Do not sleep on this restaurant, it might well become your favorite spot. I cannot wait to DESTROY their brunch menu!!! read more

Consistency: the food is ALWAYS amazing. Breakfast, brunch, dinner, no matter when you go, you will not be disappointed

Amazing food. Great service. Pretty restaurant. The shrimp and grits was amazing.. and I don't even like grits. read more

I have had several meals here and enjoyed every one. The menus are always creative and the food is fantastic. The drink pairings are on point and the service is great. Go eat here today! read more

So, this was my second time visiting this establishment and this time we were able to sit in and eat. Best decision ever! Such an upgrade from my last experience which was solely carryout due to the pandemic. The inside of Silver Queen is quaint. The floral wallpaper feature wall was my favorite. They also have a cute little bar in the back with a huge selection. The bar may be small but the drinks are mighty. Everyone working was very attentive and friendly. They seemed to have such nice personalities. Every dish coming out of the kitchen was freshly prepared and could be customized (within reason and for an upcharge) to your liking. The food does not sit in a window waiting for your server to come get it. It goes from preparation to plate to table. No waiting necessary so the food comes out piping hot. We ordered the Lemon Rosemary Fizz with Tequila and Cider Sangria for drinks, Disco Duck Fries for an app, and the Five Cheese Pizza and Burger for our mains. The Disco Duck Fries *chef's kiss* they were the perfect balance of richness, crisp, salt, and comfort. It could be a well balanced meal in itself-a for sure, must try! The pizza, too, was amazing. The dough was fresh. Like hand stretched and tossed in the back. The blend of cheeses was perfect for an epic cheese pull. My friend thoroughly enjoyed her burger with a side of garlic fries. Oh, and it was FRESH garlic on those fries. None of that garlic powder nonsense. Based on today's experience, I'll absolutely be back. What I love and appreciate is the seasonal and weekly changing of the Silver Queen menu. So you'll always have options and never get bored. I also love that everything is freshly prepared and made in-house-from the syrups used in drinks to the food presented in front of you. This place is amazing, don't say I didn't warn you. Cheers to a great time! read more

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Seated immediately with reservation, cute atmosphere, great service, and solid food. Had a great time at Silver queen. Quaint, artsy feel with service and a kitchen who are flexible with modifications. I got the shrimp and crab Benedict with was a special on the Saturday we went. While the egg was over cooked and not runny, the dish was still very good. Nicely flavored. read more

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Had brunch there and drank a pineapple mojito - mixed just right! My date had a mimosa and asked to have cranberry splashed in and she liked it. We both had the special omelet with artichokes and roasted red pepper - I selected grits as the side and she selected home fries. Both were great. Absolutely friendly, cheerful staff, great atmosphere. read more

Delicious brunch for Mother's Day! Spring menu was delicious and we all enjoyed our meals. Shrimp and grits (definitely some of the best in town!), fluffy blueberry pancakes and pineapple mojitos with lots of mint were all showstoppers! read more