43 Best Cafes near Ellicott City

“I went for the first time over the weekend. The place was so clean and the employees were very friendly! I loved the options that I got to pick from that day! The store is great and I will be going back as soon as possible!“

“Food was great, service was fast, and lots of gluten free options! We will def be back!! Thanks!“

“The lemonade is so delicious. This place is so cute and cozy. I recommend this place“

“What a Fantastic experience! I've heard about GG's for awhile and have wanted to try it. Brought my 3 daughters, son and grandson, all very picky... Food was awesome, apple cider slushies delicious and especially the bourbon apple cider slushy. Highly recommend! Remember, this is a cafe... Not a restaurant, so if you're looking to be taken care of constantly, that isn't this experience. The staff though is very responsive to everything and available. We absolutely will be back!“

“This cafe has a really beautiful space. The decor and lighting are nice and the way the food options are arranged is also nicely thought out. I had a delicious smoothie and a very light and fluffy coffee cake. Highly recommended. This also looks like a great place to work or study.“

“This is my new favorite place to eat in Ellicott City! First of all the food is incredible. The garlic sauce we ordered as an appetizer alone would have satisfied me but the food just keep getting better. So fresh and so flavorful!! The owner introduced himself and made us feel so welcome. Their story is incredible! The ambiance was absolutely lovely. They had live musicians who were extremely talented and added a tone that was fun and enjoyable but not at all overwhelming or too loud. The service was impeccable. I cannot recommend enough! We will definitely be going back very soon!“

“After living in Germany for several years, it is fantastic to have this quality of baking and service here in Frederick Maryland.“

“awesome boba tea..warm vibes“

“I always come here after work and after kbbq near by! It doesn’t seem like a generic boba spot; they have a diversity of options for flavors and not just the standard flavors in any boba shop! Alwaysssss come here if you wanted to try refreshing, authentic boba!“

“Good and not expensive like the food trucks that come around“

“The customer service is excellent. My mocha was delicious. It hit the spot on a cold afternoon. The ambiance inside the café is peaceful and quiet. I will be a repeat customer.“

“The brunch burger was juicy and perfectly cooked. The peach lemonade was refreshing and balanced. The jambalaya was packed with shrimp and sausage and honestly deserves a permanent spot on the menu.“

“Toastique had become a go to spot for a quick / healthy lunch or business meet up“

“I'm a retired chef from Louisiana but living in Nashville nowadays. I know about eating healthy and I would give this place 2 thumbs up.“

“Cafe Columbia is a cute, colorful little cafe with delicious crepes and friendly service. Recommended.“

“We travel a lot for youth sports and breakfast is our favorite meal. We usually end up going to a different place each morning, but this cafe was delicious that we came right back. The iced coffees were tasty and the breakfast food was solid. They have classics, but then have fun specials too. We did a day of each and both were superb. The service was solid too and I’d highly recommend the place.“

“Great chicken salad sandwich! One sandwich was enough for two meals, thanks and keep up the great work!“

“Great family, and breakfast and lunch. Everything I’ve had here has been excellent.
My favorite for breakfast is a veggie omelette.
The coffee is always fresh and hot here. I need to come back for lunch.

The family that owns it is pleasant and works very hard.

There’s plenty of parking here.
Seating is pristine and comfortable.

Cash only and not open on weekends.
Give this mom n pop a try and you won’t regret it.“

“Look. I've been going to tropical smoothie since June 2025. What not to like about them!? 6 days a week. Smoothie, pb banana crunch and mixed berry yogurt bowl. Keeps me focused while running my company Dream Auto Detailing and Services LLC! Highly recommend! Health 1st! 1 stop shop! Everyone is very kind and helpful at all 8 stores I've been to!“

“Outstanding food! We go here over IHOP for breakfast now 😂 It’s better quality food and the people are so so nice! They don’t have a fantastic coffee selection, but they’ve got lots of other yummy drink options. We love coming here and are so glad for a quick, quality breakfast spot in Elkridge!!“

“The pit beef sandwich is excellent and fast service! I’ll be back for more!“

“The food was incredibly yummy and the service was fantastic. My son and I ate lunch and had some delicious drinks to go along with it. They have a diverse menu with lots of options. Highly recommend!“

“First Watch is always a favorite go to for breakfast or lunch. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. No one in my party had any complaints about their order or the service. This on is conveniently located by the Costco shopping center so we were also able to fill up for the road when we left.“

“Decadent is amazing. Everything they have is so good!! And the employees are always so nice and helpful. I don’t think I’ve had anything that I didn’t like!!“

“Atwater's is my favorite place for many reasons. Comfortable community atmosphere, enjoyable food and drink, and great staff. In 6 years I've seen Atwater's with a great track record for hiring and training members of its team. But I'd like to credit two in particular today. Joey, the new manager settled into his role quickly just this year and is very engaging, friendly, and happy to help customers directly alongside his team. Alyssa is another fantastic worker and leader in the team. Always paying attention and focused on keeping everything in order and working efficiently. The whole team performs well. But she routinely performs above the standard.“

“Des produits frais et une carte originale. Suggestion de la semaine et un pain perdu rhubarbe fraises mmm. Je recommande vivement“

“Just stopped by Cafe Luli after visiting our local post office. Very kind and sweet staff. My latte was the perfect thing to warm and wake me up. They have delicious warm pastries ready in the mornings. I had a savory scone. Definitely recommend for these cold winter mornings 😊“

“We came in on a whim & so glad we did. We were seated immediately & greeted warmly by an amazing waitress. Food was brought out quickly & was such a good serving size. Delicious eggs Benedict & the hollindaise was amazing! My fiancé had the biscuits & gravy & was so happy with his food. Excellent portions & such a wonderful place. Can’t wait to come back again!! Highly recommend!!“

“Enjoyed breakfast this morning… the energy was everything ✨The vibes were amazing and the customer service was truly top tier 👏🏽 I ordered the shrimp 🍤 & grits along with the the Mr had French toast 🍞 — absolutely delicious! Thanks Taylin for the for the outstanding service...“

“my husband and I went there on May 24th and you had to go to the register and place your own order and pay prior to receiving your food. needless to say we did not leave a tip at that point. we both ordered the cream chipped beef with toast and my husband also ordered the sausage gravy with biscuits. not sure what kind of herbs they put in the cream chip beef but it was not very good at all plus they also added so much pepper it was almost inedible we ate what we could and left promptly afterwards needless to say we will probably not be going back for a while maybe they can get things right but that was the worst breakfast I have had in such a long time and I was very disappointed I almost think that they did it that way because we did not leave a tip.“

“Best food on campus, breakfast and lunch. Pre-made breakfast burritos are toasty, warm, and ENORMOUS. Not for the faint of heart (me) unless you want to be sent into a food coma (which I was) and sleep through your afternoon class (worth it). Don't even get me started on the sandwiches at lunch. I get an egg salad sandwich (hummus if they're out of egg salad) on toasted rye with all the fixings -- and I mean ALL of them. You can get a mile-high stacker that's caving in on itself for a single meal swipe here. What do you get at Chick-fil-a? A single piece of chicken on soggy bread. The service here at the Coffee Shop is amazing, too. Workers are super nice and fun to chat with. If you've just finished working out at the RAC, swing in here to cancel out all those calories you burned because you earned it, champ.

Vegetarian options: Good stuff“

“When all other restaurants are closed on campus you can come to the Barnes and Noble store and get Starbuck's coffee and fair. Note- they only take Barnes and Noble gift cards, not Starbucks. In the common area area just outside the glass doors“

“Awesome place with the best breakfast and lunch food around!!“

“First of all for convience, there is an entrance from their patio so you do not have to travel through the office building lobby.

My first time here and I was hesitant about order a rueben. Im glas i ordered the reuben, its extremely well made with care and neatly wrapped. The ratios are perfect and the sandwich doesnt fall apart as you try to bite it, like with many ruebens ive had in the past. This was a great reuben and reasonably priced for the location. 10.99 for just the sandwich which was ready in about 3 minutes.

Owner was also very kind and informative. After i ordered i saw they have bulgogi tacos that ill have to be back for.“

“That have wonderful sandwiches!!! Everything is fresh and so delicious. l low their rare roast beef and their Friday salmon sandwich special.. Their breakfast sandwiches are always a great way to begin the day!“

“Excelente servicio Agradable atención Ideal para hir con la familia“

“me encanto el sándwich y la sopa y el personal muy amable“

“Came for a delivery 9 am appt in a door and out in 30 mins. Was a partial load and no other trucks attempting deliveries. But I did overnight with no issue.

Blue circle was a couple spots open at night to back into.

Red circle For Panera check in is in corner of building no signs. Just a door with a doorbell. The other company that operates out the same building check in is in front of building.

Four stars because no real signage and didn’t see a bathroom. I pulled into left side coming off the road but makes sense to pull into the right side that way you don’t have to turn around once in the back but if you over night well you’ll have to spin the truck around anyways.“

“Really wished this business would open again. It provided a great community service to the business park. Best food! Best prices! Best staffing of peoples with disabilities delivering phenomenal service and quality food. Please open again! I miss the fried chicken most of all!“

“Actually it was the gentile half of the hospital cafe. I was impressed with the selection and quality. Hot, tasty food done pretty quick. And the price was right. I had a Cuban sandwich and my wife had a delicious looking salad she made herself. The dining area was roomy and filled with natural light.“

“Great experience at Croustille Café! The omelettes were delicious, and the avocado croissant was fresh and amazing. Special shoutout to the girl with the pink hair she provided fantastic service and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely be back! 🥐🍳“

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“After living in Germany for several years, it is fantastic to have this quality of baking and service here in Frederick Maryland.“