Wellll....... let me just keep you waiting like my group was for our food... and coffee... and silverware. The coffee was absolutely sub par. The food on the other had was awesome, but the coffee kind of ruined the experience for me. The strawless lids are a nice touch #savetheturtles and the coffee wasn't the worst, but it certainly did not meet the expectations we had (although they were high to start.) Definitely worth another try, hopefully it is better next time. read more

A hip little Cafe in a strip mall. Don't let the location scare you off. It has a cool Coffee Shop/Cafe vibe on the inside. The menu was limited but gourmet with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. We got the hummas appetizer which comes with their leftover bagles sliced thin and dried into chips. It was an interesting take on Pita Bread, which surpringly worked. My wife and I got fish tacos and an onion soup. One child got tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. The other got a B. L. A. T. (bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato) sandwich. The fish tacos were very good with a combination of spice and sweet (from the mango salsa). The onion soup was good but could have been warmer and needed more cheese. The grilled cheese was on thick bread and absolutely perfect. The tomato soup was not traditional. It seemed to be mixed with a sweet potato puree, which made it sweet. Later there was a very spicy bite from some sort of hot sauce mixed in. It was not a soup most children would like, and ours did not. We took it home for the next day. The B. L. A. T. was large and very enjoyable. Our server was very attentive and our food came out after an acceptable wait. It was obviously prepared to order. We look forward to going back soon to try their coffee and breakfast. I wish this Cafe was in my hometown. I would frequent it more often. read more

Super cute little local place. Stayed busy the whole time. Definitely a local hot spot. You order at the counter and take a seat where you can find one. Excellent coffee. Breakfast was hit and miss. The meats were good and the home fries super yum. Might be a nice spot for dinner. They appear to have a full bar available as well. read more

Hands down the best breakfast around! Had the pumpkin pie waffles and a few other things. Came out nice and hot! Coffee is probably the best I've had. We are traveling across the country and what a great place to stop!! read more

Fantastic little place on the Cape. Small menu... But, very well done. Service is friendly and the chef is excellent. This place is truly a neighborhood gem. read more

Just had dinner with the babes. Food was great. Everything... (salmon burger, grits&shrimp, French onion soup) the blonde waitress was really cute and on point. Will be coming back soon for the breakfast menu! read more

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Beignets were square and burnt taste like fried bread drowned in sugar. the staff was nice tho

The floor was filthy and there was a half eaten pickle under our table along with other food. The old Bay hash browns were disgusting. The omelette was ok, but it's hard to mess up something with bacon in it. The pancakes were meh. read more

I ordered breakfast from here this morning(this was my very first time here) When I walked in it was just my kind of cafe. so cute and the girl at the counter was very sweet. I ordered over the phone and when I got there it was ready. I ordered just pancakes, bacon, and home fries and I got it Togo. Once I got home I put it on a plate and started to dig in. The pancakes were dry and some of the potatoes weren't cooked all the way through. Even though I was a little disappointed I know this place is not by any means bad maybe just a busy morning. I've heard nothing but good things about this cafe and I will be back. Maybe next time I will stay and eat. read more

The French toast is so good. With blueberries and peaches. Plenty of parking. Staff is super friendly.

Stopped by for a good breakfast! What a great find!!! The food was fresh hot and fast. I had a delicious breakfast as did my friend! Would definitely recommend!!! read more

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Cute spot for breakfast and brunch. Really good food and beverages (adult bevs included). Their omelette, eggs Benedict, cuban sandwich and turkey club are all winners. Haven't had the pancakes and french toast but they look delish. Also they offer GOOD gluten free bread which is awesome for me because I'm allergic to gluten. read more

This place rocks. Great staff and the food is excellent. Delivery was added to the mix.

Blue Rooster is awesome! I am so pleased that we live just down the street from such a great little restaurant. We haven't made it in for lunch yet but the coffees and breakfast items are amazing. I have tried most of the items on the breakfast menu and have never been disappointed. It is such an easy place to bring the kids and grab a quick, homestyle breakfast when I don't feel like cooking :) read more

Very nice quick service and food tasted fresh and very good. Great breakfast or lunch spot.

Go for "The Works" bagel sandwich - a fresh over-medium egg, crispy bacon, cheddar on an everything Naval bagel. I'm fussy about these and theirs is tops! Cute little place, friendly crew. read more

The person who greeted you at the counter had ZERO personality. She acted annoyed that it was our first time there and she had to explain that you order at the counter. Self seating, which was fine but she acted like we were supposed to know. No smile....just bad customer service. Did not make us feel welcome. Other than that, food was good for the money and the place is quaint. Cute, small, cozy. No complaints on the dining portion. Bathroom had this weird toilet stain...due to the water being well water. It's clean, just was a shock to notice.. read more

Coming from the beach and not eaten all day, I wanted a big delicious burger! Saw the reviews and pictures and thought it would be great to try since I'm not from the area. The staff was really, really nice when taking the order. Staff was nice- they had no beef burgers. Ordered beignes (pretty sure I didn't spell that right) since I've always wanted to try them even though we are NOT in LA, I still wanted to try them. They were, ok. Just fried dough. And not the funnel cake kind of fried dough good. Not impressed by them at all. I'll have to go to LA and try the real ones and see if there's a difference. I ordered a chicken quesadilla with fries. Again, not impressed. I think because the reviews were so good I had higher expectations. Tried the black bean burger. It was...black beans squished into the shape of a burger. Not bad though. Tasted better than I thought it would. Overall, would I go again? Maybe. If I was in the area and happen to park in front of the store. Would I make a point to go? Not really. read more

It's a shame I never got to try their food. I walked in and seated myself. I waited while the two young girls stood behind the counter prepping silverware and talking about someone's graduation. Neither one even acknowledged my presence though I was sitting about seven or eight feet away. No one got served while I was there, so it wasn't because they were busy. Finally got up and walked out. One lost customer! read more

We stopped by this place on our way to Chincoteague island. The food was sooooo amazing. I strongly recommend waffles with nutella. Very fluffy. I tried spicy salmon that my friend ordered too and it was so good. Strongly recommend this place. read more

I love this place for brunch. Too bad they close kinda early in the afternoons.they have some real nice, albeit limited option

Today I had the best BLT in Annapolis, hands down. The very good bread was perfectly toasted: crisp but not hard. The bacon was generous and exactly as I had ordered it. The lettuce was the lovely butter variety and there was just enough mayo to make the sandwich moist without overpowering it. That being said, what I really wanted was an order of pancakes. I changed my mind when I learned that these are from a mix rather than from scratch. I just have to say that if Wiley's can manage scratch made pancakes, a chef owned restaurant should be able to do it as well, especially one committed to high quality food. Pancake/waffle batter is not hard to do but makes all the world of difference to the product. I would much prefer going to Cape St Claire than to Ferndale, but I will go the distance to get something fresh and in house made. (And btw, they offer real maple syrup as well) Something, I hope for the owner to consider... (If you make this change, let me know. I'll be in the next day!) read more

I've been here many times over the past three years and the service and staff are great. The food is consistently not as good as it was a few years ago. They could easily turn this around. I hope they do. read more

Pancakes were tasteless. I hate to complain because the girl working there was busting her hyde.

Based upon reviews, we opted first for lunch here. After sitting for close to 5 minutes in an empty restaurant, we quickly decided this place was not for us. The staff never greeted us or even made eye contact with us. They appeared to be nearing the end of their shift and ready to go home. No problem, river bay roadhouse, next door was awesome!!! read more

My family and I visited the Blue Rooster Cafe for brunch and unlike the previous reviewers found this experience so distasteful that we will never eat there again. Two of us ordered the huevos rancheros and neither dish was hot. Mine was so cool the cheese didn't melt, the tomato sauce was cold, and it was served on tortilla chips rather than soft corn tortillas. My husband did like his Caesar salad with salmon but had to remove the croutons because they were stale and inedible. However, the worst discovery was the restroom, it was so filthy it rivals a roadside gas station. The cafe needs a broom and mop and I shudder at the thought of the kitchen. read more

Attention All Kids!!This is a great cafe!! The people here were very nice and the prices were fair. The only thing I must pick out is that my hot chocolate was just milk and chocolate syrup. It was a little too chocolatey but other than that it was a great visit!! read more

We enjoyed this place because everything was fresh. It has a farm to table concept. Our waitress recommended what to eat and we were glad we took her recommendations. It's a small local cafe and worth trying! read more

I was a big fan of this local restaurant when it first opened, however we have visited several times this summer and the customer service as well as food quality has declined. A younger staff seems to have forgotten how to greet a customer when they are waiting to place an order, ask a question, etc. We have ordered muffins and coffee drinks to start our meal and they have been served at the same time as the rest of our food. The food quality has declined. Burned chicken tenders for the kids and a McDonald's style hash brown patty was served with steak and eggs. The coffee was still great and that will probably all I come in for in the future. read more

Love to have breakfast here with my son when visiting! Super good service and great food!!!

Just stopped by to pick up a "BLAT" sandwich. The sandwich was nine dollars. It contain one slice of tomato, one leaf of lettuce, and all other ingredients were the same ! So disappointed ! read more

New dinner service is inspired. Creative and delicious menus. No problems with having our child with us or with our gluten allergies. Clearly a few couples doing intimate dinners. Good local date place. read more

As a frequent traveler I am always in search of good, local food. Ideally, there are healthy options. Blue Rooster is a small, local Cafe providing top-quality, expertly prepared food that just happens to be nutritionally excellent. My colleague and I visited Blue Rooster twice on a recent visit to Annapolis. I am returning to Annapolis bi-weekly for the next three months and plan to dine at Blue Rooster at least twice each visit. On my first visit, I had the Black Bean Burger. I have had many of these at many restaurants over the years. They can vary wildly from pasty, tasteless mush, to crunchy, tooth-breaking bean bricks, to delicious, perfectly cooked "burgers". At Blue Rooster, the burger was firm but not undercooked, loaded with flavor, and perfectly topped with pickled red onions and just enough chipotle mayo to provide essential flavor without going over the top. The bun was freshly made of whole wheat, but still soft and strong enough to hold together to the last bite. On our second visit I had the Fish Tacos. The fish was fresh and crispy and had just the perfect hint of cumin. The guacamole was out of this world. Next week I am stopping in early to sample the amazing breakfast menu. Oh, did I mention their fantastic beignets? They were my only indulgence on this round of travel and well worth the calories and extra work out time at the hotel. Stop in to Blue Rooster for a fantastic, fresh, and locally sourced meal. read more

The best coffee in Annapolis! Also where locals go to talk. You can find out all that is going on in the area just by stopping in and chatting with the folks. Food is great and made to order. They are not fussy about dietary changes and the prices are fair for the quality and quantity. read more

This place is a gem! Great atmosphere, food, and beer! If you don't like busy crowds, I recommend off-prime dining hours, which provide a quieter and more relaxed experience. If I may offer one piece of constructive criticism, I recommend a bathroom remodel, or at least a new toilet. It was a port-a-potty like experience. Nevertheless, nothing is perfect, so I'll keep my 5 star rating. read more

Had their breakfast and everything we got was delicious. French toast, Nutella waffles, blueberry pancakes, eggs, bacon etc. Tight quarters in there but besides that A+! read more

One always hopes that walkable neighborhoods feature pleasant little places to meet people you know and enjoy good food. Thank goodness for the Blue Rooster, which is an excellent choice for a pleasant local experience. My wife and I have tried it twice now, the first time for dinner without the children on 8 May and together with all three of them for brunch on 14 May 2016. In both cases the food was delicious, the service was prompt and friendly, and the prices reasonable. After 4pm the Blue Rooster features its daily menu with a short addendum of four dinner items, two of which we tried, along with an appetizer of what were probably the best mussels I've ever eaten. I know, I know.....that's an awfully big, probably unsustainable claim, given the fact that my tasting memory is fallible and I've had delicious mussels in Sicily, Italy, France, and even my own kitchen. What made the mussels at the Blue Rooster so damned good was the herbed white wine and butter reduction in which they were served, a slurry so savory that I felt stupid for not ordering another plate of mussels and a loaf of bread to soak in it and calling it a night. The mussels themselves were fresh and tasty. The kitchen offered a special that evening of lobster stew served in a flaky filo encasement, but we opted instead for the bistro steak and shrimp and grits off the menu. The steak was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and served ion tender sauteed baby spinach and smashed potatoes. My wife's shrimp and grits were extremely rich and creamy. The latter might have offered more ingredient density (a greater number of shrimp, for example), but in all it was a satisfying dish. Portion sizes were acceptable; the Blue Rooster Cafe isn't a chain joint like the Cheesecake Factory, where one rightfully expects gargantuan servings of chewy meat appropriate to a Yeti's appetite, nor is it an exercise in boutique gastronomy, where tiny portions of colored molecular foam capture the flavor quintessence of some specific item or another. We had nothing to take home, which is a bad sign for some, but neither did we leave hungry. Oh, yes...we also drank. The place has a limited stock of cheap liquors, and I washed down my meal with a couple of Charlie Palmers. read more

Went to cravings based on the 5 star rating on yelp. It was a clean little deli looking place with about 7 our so tables. It was not quite what we were expecting but we gave it a try. We ordered french toast, pancakes and a latte. We went and sat at a table that had recently been cleared off, but apparently not cleaned off. After a few minutes the woman behind the counter came over and told us the latte was on the counter waiting for us. Unfortunately, the latte was very chalky. Soon the food came to the table and we dug in. My french toast was quite tasty, but the big thick pancakes that look so yummy in the picture are anything but. They tasted like uncooked batter and we had to dig around to find the few spots that were actually done properly. Overall, we were not impressed and though this may be a decent place to grab a quick bite, it is not anywhere near a 5 star. read more

Service was amazing. Girls were so nice. Unfortunately food was not only expensive for what you get but it was also sub par. I ordered 9$ Biscuits with sausage gravy and got 3 1 inch mini mini biscuits with runny "gravy" which tasted like butter with few pieces of sausage. Biscuits were literally hard as a rock barely edible. Now my aunt got breakfast burrito which I think had great flavor so thumbs up to that. Wanted to like this little local place but sorry don't think I'll be back. read more

We just ate here for the second time. It's truly excellent - it really stands out from a lot of the other suburban Annapolis fare. The food is well-prepared (the chef's training shows) and the ingredients are clearly high-quality and fresh. The service is also excellent. We've been pleasantly surprised on both of our visits and will definitely be back again before too long. This is a local business that deserves its share of love. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more