I’d give this place 10 stars if I could!! The food is made from scratch, and the amount of love and care they take with everything they do is very appreciated. The presentation, taste of food & amazing customer service was all very exceptional!
Great place for a quick lunch and the owner and staff are excellent. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Jacome
Don't make the mistake of overlooking this lovely family owned cafe. The owners were warm and welcoming the second I walked in the door and the food was somehow Even better. Even waiting for my order to come to the table I was overwhelmed with so many delicious smells and each plate came out looking fresh and delicious. I also couldn't help but notice how warm the atmosphere here is and the smiles on everyone's faces when they took a bite of their meal!I ordered a vegan omelette not knowing what to expect and I was completely blown away with how good it was. The chef caught my glow when I took My first bite and personally walked over to ask if I liked it and what I ordered.I am already planning my return :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Loyola
Delicious food and very nice, clean cafe! A variety of food options on the menu and the service is great. Food taste amazing and always fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Porter
I loved it, the food is amazing,heathy and delicious and Gardenia is so nice.
Rahima Chaudhury
My recent visit to Gardenia Cafe was an absolute delight! The food was amazing—each dish was a burst of flavor and clearly made with care. What truly sets Gardenia Cafe apart, however, is the warmth and friendliness of the staff. They made me feel right at home from the moment I stepped in. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. A hidden gem that I’ll definitely return to!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cappuccino, Sourdough Bread
Vivian Yip
The atmosphere on a weekend is bright and there are people inside. I went there due to a Moco passport and the owner changed the conditions on it. I guess that's why the place won some kind of award for independent small business. The baked goods in the display are homely. Its probably doing decent in the location. It was not my cup of tea.Parking: Lots of parking because nothing else is open at the time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Classic Bread Pudding
Yevhen
terrible lamb Burger, but cheesecake kinda edible bcs of mint. Anyway it's not worth
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Alexander Magdaleno
Excellent service and food highly recommend,,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alisha Worth
Warm atmosphere, amazing service, and incredibly delicious food. There is so much thought and care infused throughout the entire experience, from the friendly service to the extensive menu. Plenty of sweet and savory breakfast options, espresso drinks, homemade bread and pastries!
Truly excellent food. I will add this to my list of "must try" places in MoCo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Bread Pudding
Amina Rashid
the chicken and waffles are so good! highly recommend Gardenia’s…the staff is amazing.Dietary restrictions: gluten-free options available, halal lamb
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Waffles
Scott Collins
Small shop, SUPER friendly, welcoming family owners (mom, dad, sister, brother—the Gardenia Family). Food ingredients are fresh and healthy. Delicious dinner. Our party had the Steak Quesadillas, the Enchilada Burger, the Mama’s Pasteles, and the Chicken Picata. We also enjoyed the bread pudding. Service is first class and we all felt like family with the Gardenias. Definitely a 5-star experience in this family owned and run cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Bread Pudding
Butterfly4
This place is a gem!!! We drove an hr to come try their food. You can tell the owners and staff really care about the patrons, and most importantly, the quality of their food. That is very difficult to find in today's dining landscape. Come to Annapolis!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Dionne Truman
This is a family run business with all organic foods. The daughter makes wonderful desserts. Everyone is friendly and very attentive. You can have breakfast or dinner at anytime of day! They offer weekend specials that are always delicious! They run a small place with a big heart.
I’d give this place 10 stars if I could!! The food is made from scratch, and the amount of love and care they take with everything they do is very appreciated. The presentation, taste of food & amazing customer service was all very exceptional!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Cheesesteak, Sourdough Bread
Great place for a quick lunch and the owner and staff are excellent. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don't make the mistake of overlooking this lovely family owned cafe. The owners were warm and welcoming the second I walked in the door and the food was somehow Even better. Even waiting for my order to come to the table I was overwhelmed with so many delicious smells and each plate came out looking fresh and delicious. I also couldn't help but notice how warm the atmosphere here is and the smiles on everyone's faces when they took a bite of their meal!I ordered a vegan omelette not knowing what to expect and I was completely blown away with how good it was. The chef caught my glow when I took My first bite and personally walked over to ask if I liked it and what I ordered.I am already planning my return :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and very nice, clean cafe! A variety of food options on the menu and the service is great. Food taste amazing and always fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved it, the food is amazing,heathy and delicious and Gardenia is so nice.
My recent visit to Gardenia Cafe was an absolute delight! The food was amazing—each dish was a burst of flavor and clearly made with care. What truly sets Gardenia Cafe apart, however, is the warmth and friendliness of the staff. They made me feel right at home from the moment I stepped in. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. A hidden gem that I’ll definitely return to!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cappuccino, Sourdough Bread
The atmosphere on a weekend is bright and there are people inside. I went there due to a Moco passport and the owner changed the conditions on it. I guess that's why the place won some kind of award for independent small business. The baked goods in the display are homely. Its probably doing decent in the location. It was not my cup of tea.Parking: Lots of parking because nothing else is open at the time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Classic Bread Pudding
terrible lamb Burger, but cheesecake kinda edible bcs of mint. Anyway it's not worth
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Excellent service and food highly recommend,,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Warm atmosphere, amazing service, and incredibly delicious food. There is so much thought and care infused throughout the entire experience, from the friendly service to the extensive menu. Plenty of sweet and savory breakfast options, espresso drinks, homemade bread and pastries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Bread Pudding, Pastries, Avocado Toast
Restaurantji Recommends
Truly excellent food. I will add this to my list of "must try" places in MoCo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Bread Pudding
the chicken and waffles are so good! highly recommend Gardenia’s…the staff is amazing.Dietary restrictions: gluten-free options available, halal lamb
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Waffles
Small shop, SUPER friendly, welcoming family owners (mom, dad, sister, brother—the Gardenia Family). Food ingredients are fresh and healthy. Delicious dinner. Our party had the Steak Quesadillas, the Enchilada Burger, the Mama’s Pasteles, and the Chicken Picata. We also enjoyed the bread pudding. Service is first class and we all felt like family with the Gardenias. Definitely a 5-star experience in this family owned and run cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Bread Pudding
This place is a gem!!! We drove an hr to come try their food. You can tell the owners and staff really care about the patrons, and most importantly, the quality of their food. That is very difficult to find in today's dining landscape. Come to Annapolis!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a family run business with all organic foods. The daughter makes wonderful desserts. Everyone is friendly and very attentive. You can have breakfast or dinner at anytime of day! They offer weekend specials that are always delicious! They run a small place with a big heart.