Food: Quality and quantity have declined in the last three or four years. Food has been lukewarm last couple of visits, still the food is ok. However prices have gone up, just like everything else. Service is a bit slow, but acceptable. Would I eat there again? Yep, in a pinch. Keep in mind that, there really is NO outstanding breakfast establishments in Olney. Scratch Kitchen is ABSURDLY over priced, food is Blaaa and quantity is small. Advice: Go to Dempsey's till something better opens in Olney. Question: Why no First Watch or Eggspectations? read more

Recently I came back to Dempsey's for breakfast with my parents. We were all very pleased with the coffee, food and service. The pancakes were good, eggs done how we wanted, they even had vanilla creamer for my mom's coffee. read more

Slow to take our order. Great food! Been here many times. They were not busy, but it took about 15 minutes just to place our order. The folks who came behind us got their order taken right away. read more

I know my Mom likes to come here for the pecan French toast but the service today was AWFUL! They took our order 30 minutes ago; have served tables who arrived AFTER US and we are STILL waiting for our food! Like how does the staff choose favorites in such a short amount of time?? As a black woman, it seems that the white patrons are given extra care whereas my Mom and I were forgotten... Even though they have good pancakes the service is lacking so I might suggest going elsewhere where they treat ALL customers the same regardless of what they look like. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's loud in here so be prepared to shout across the table if you decide to come here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Dempsey's of Ashton - Turkey Reuben - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

This is my first time here and it is an awesome place to go for any occasion. I came here with some friends and I can confirm the food is very good. The staff are very kind and they make sure that the food is good and if you like it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is very small inside and has many customers but that doesn't affect me![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I had lunch here today. I had the Danny omelet. It was hot and very good. The hash browns were cold and old. The scrapple was very over cooked. The service was pleasant and refilled coffee often. read more

Dempsey's of Ashton - Scrapel and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

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Wait time for service and food was very long. When food finally arrived, it was cold. Owner happened to be nearby. When we made him aware of our experience, his response was equivalent to a shrug. read more

Great selection of food, as well as great quality. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and management takes care of the customers and the staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Convenient parking paired with a clean and nostalgic diner feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 11/10 read more

This place is amazing! The food is so good and the staff make you feel like you are part of the family. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very whole in the wall for all the right reasons![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We went for lunch around 2 pm on a Saturday. The service was not good. Four tables and five servers yet it took more than fifteen minutes for our order to be taken. The food was ok. Chili and open face roast beef. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As a standard local spot it was ok.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I Wish Columbia Had a Diner Like This Place! I used to come here a lot before I moved over a decade ago. I recently tried it out again, and was blown away! The food is absolutely top notch! For example, I usually use a plain iced tea as a metric just to see how clean a restaurant is, but I was shocked at how flavorful it was. Apparently they brew it in-house, and all their other food options are in-line with that concept of attention to detail and quality. Staff was fantastic as well, you can tell they enjoy working there and with the repeat customers. read more

I love being able to order breakfast all day. This diner is in a small strip mall. The menu is simple. Denny's is cheaper but I can't think of a Denny's in the DMV that has stellar service. The location was convenient. The server was friendly and checked on us frequently. The pancakes are huge. The hash browns were good. The grits could have been better but, it is easy to drown them in butter. read more

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It was my first time visiting the restaurant, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I fell in love with the cozy environment and the people![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was very personable, and the owners were friendly and willing to chat. The food was absolutely delicious, and I had to take the Dempsey's Sandwich to go to share it with my family! I can't wait to come back here again! It's worth the trip and the price! - E read more

We discovered this place through the Support MoCo Restaurants FB group. Let me start by saying that I LOVE BREAKFAST! I was willing to drive half hour to find out- was it worth the drive. Currently the restaurant is only doing carry-out and curbside. The staff was so nice. In our first time fashion, we ordered a few breakfast items and few desserts. First, the Tater Tot Florentine- with hollandaise sauce on the side. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked and the tater tot on the bottom provided a good texture and vehicle to soak up tge yolk. Next, the Pecan Raisin Toast. It was different in a good way. The pecans were baked into the bread We also got sides of sausage patties and bacon. They did not disappoint. On to the homemade desserts: apple pie, pineapple cake, chocolate cake, blueberry cobbler. All delicious. We look forward to when the indoor dinner is opened to get the full experience. read more

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Friendly service, good food, good prices. Breakfast is always great and burgers are top notch.

This little dinner was great. Atmosphere and service was good. The only reason why I'm giving this a low rating is because they did not inform me that the crab cake had onion. I asked too. After picking them out the meal was under seasoned. Nothing some salt couldn't fix. The French toast was the star of the breakfast. I'd go back if ever in the area. read more

Dempsey's of Ashton - Crab cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

Stopped in for a quick bite. Read the menu carefully. The chipped beef only comes with one Side. Either toast. Biscuit OR homefries. That's IT for $13! No egg, meat etc. Al add ons. Skip this overrated attempt at a diner. read more

I love Dempsey's. I've been coming here for years, and it's always our weekend breakfast go to. It's very "hometown-diner". You won't have perfect decor or a five star service waitstaff , but you will have a welcoming quaint place where people remember your face , and always serve you a great hot meal. If you want some (giant) pancakes and don't want the careless rush of an ihop , this is the place to go! read more

Some of the reviews amaze me. It's an old style local restaurant with basic food that is pretty good. They do serve breakfast all day which is unusual but makes for a great option. We enjoy the casual atmosphere and the food. We find it crowded sometimes which should tell you something. Service is good. read more

Everything on the menu is good. It's Sunday morning food. Great breakfast. Also, try the cream of crab soup. It's perfect. read more

My 2 sons and I have lived in the area since the end of last December. We visited dempseys twice so far. Both times, we had an amazing experience, even when the second time they were short staffed, bless their hearts. We love the food, the atmosphere, and the price is definitely worth it! read more

Food is typical diner food. Service can go either way. We are always the youngest in there (and we are not young!)

I discovered this gem a few years ago, and have had a delicious & enjoyable experience each time. I'd also like to give a shout out to Matt (the long dark hair guy), our server & all around attentive employee. He has a great disposition, funny sense of humor & you can tell he really enjoys his job!! Thanks read more

Good food and cool little spot. HOWEVER, my wife and one-year-old went there at 8:30 on a Saturday morning to have breakfast and the entire restaurant only has one highchair. They sat us knowing we had a baby and needed a high chair and then a server came up to us at our table and almost stated proudly that the restaurant has only one high chair so we were forced to leave. This restaurant serves a family community and the fact that they don't provide more than one highchair for a their customers means to me that they prefer not to have young children there. What does a decent highchair cost, $50? And it wasn't as if one or two were temporarily broken. They literally said they only keep one highchair...I mean come on! read more

Yummy food and good service :) Good vibes overall! I ordered the breakfast burrito with bacon it was scrumptious

A little pricey but overalls is worth it they have a lot of options usually not too busy. Service was pretty good also.

Dempsey's is my go-to place! Food is good service is friendly and excellent. The prices are very reasonable. The owners are great people caring, honest, and hardworking. COVID-19 has hit them hard they had to let a long time help go and due to restrictions business is down 75% go by do some carryout! they are a place that deserves to be saved. reminiscent of the small-town city cafes of the past. Best breakfast ever, burgers are great and the Cream of Crab soup, EXCELLENT best I have ever had!!! We all eat every day so HELP some great people out and visit Dempsey's you won't be disappointed! read more

Love this local spot. Their corn beef hash is one of the best I've had and they have great food overall. The staff is super friendly. The reason for my 3 star review is today 11-6-2022 the owners were yelling at all the staff during their rush time. I understand running a restaurant can be stressful but one of the owners (the lady) was yelling at the older man while he was trying to clean up because he accidentally bumped into her. Then all the waitresses were getting yelled at by her as well. Felt like a very hostile work environment. As an owner you should have a better way to manage your staff instead of letting your frustrations out on them by yelling in front of the whole restaurant. This went on since the moment I sat down till the moment I left. I was not able to enjoy my food because I felt bad for the workers getting yelled at for the entire 1 hour I was there. This lady needs realize you cannot treat your staff like this and on top of that the guests could hear the whole thing. The other owner (man) came out of nowhere after not being in site for 30-40min and went into the kitchen and started yelling at the kitchen staff. I'm telling you that the entire restaurant could hear and feel the tension. This is not professional at all and ruined my breakfast this morning. If you have a problem with your employees, talk to the like they are a human being and maybe not yell at them so the whole restaurant can hear! Such a shame that I've been coming here for 10 plus years and have never seen this side of the owners. Do better please. read more

We tried Dempsey's for the first time this morning. Really great food. A ton of variety on their breakfast menu. All four of us tried something different and everyone loved their dish. Portions were big and we all thought we would have leftovers but it was all just too good not to finish. Service was also great. Waitress and other staff were courteous and also funny. Definitely a cheerful place. It doesn't look like much but it really impressed us. We will be back often. read more

Loved this little local diner! Despite the busy and bustling restaurant during Saturday brunch, the servers were so sweet and gave our little one year old girl a lot of air kisses and attention. It is a very family friendly place which is nice because we have a very busy toddler! I ordered the western omelette with ham, onions, and green peppers. My husband got the slim Jim fat boy that comes with pancakes, eggs, and a choice of meat. Brunch is nothing fancy or special...but it's yummy and taste like good old fashion diner food. The coffee is average but the servers never let you see the bottom of your cup! Would recommend this place if you just need a friendly smile and some no nonsense breakfast plates! read more

It was pretty busy for a weekday morning. My friend suggested Dempsey's for breakfast, and I was down for some pancakes and eggs to start off my day. There really isn't anything special about the interior of the place, but it was packed when we visited. The tables & booths on the dining floor reminded me of Sprite's colors -- a bright yellow and green. The waitress we had was very friendly and she tried to make small talk with us. I definitely got the "hometown diner" feel here, which is awesome because some diners don't really interact with their customers. I ordered a Slim Jim Fat Boy off of their menu, which comes with: 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, and your choice of meat. I also got corned beef hash a la carte. Everything turned out okay. My scrambled eggs were a little runny and my pancakes were a bit dry, but overall I had an enjoyable, hearty breakfast. I liked the fact that the corned beef hash was a little crispy on the outside. The only thing I didn't really like about Dempsey's is the amount of single-use packets of butter, syrup, and ketchup they gave us. It would've been better if I could get the syrup/ketchup in a bigger container or bottle because it would've cut down on the amount of trash taking up table space. Dempsey's is a good place to have breakfast, especially if you appreciate a homier feel. The food is what you would expect out of an average diner -- nothing too special, but it will start off your day right! read more

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I can't stop trying new things here, and I'm a creature of habit! Everything is outstanding, and makes me explore the menu. Great people, great pricing, amazing food. Proud to support this terrific local business a few times a week with my friends and family. read more

Meh. The people were sure nice but the food was unremarkable. The omelet was a bunch of fried stuff (sausage, bacon, peppers, etc.) with an egg blanket on top. Chipped beef was...chipped beef (it's kinda hard to mess up). French Toast was okay but the hash browns weren't browned much. I'll probably give them another shot and try the Chesapeake Benedict but, honestly, I'm not holding out hope. If you live in Ashton, you're eating breakfast at home, 7-11, or Dempsey's. I'd take Dempsey's over 7-11, but I can make better food at home. read more

It is a little county kinda place in a strip mall. We have grabbed a few beers and late lunch a few times. It is clean, generous portions, good service and unique. I have to say there is someone in the kitchen that puts detail in to the presentation. The biggest issue I had was the vegetables tasted boiled not steamed. Worth a try. I have not had a bad meal. Fried oysters is my fave. read more

Dempsey's of Ashton - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

Friendliest staff in town. Decor is nothing to really brag about, but the food's good, and the staff is outstanding. It's a neat place, with great local color. read more

Dempsey's of Ashton - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

We used to frequent Dempsey's when we lived closer, but I had not been there for a few years. I decided to treck over there for breakfast to see if the food is still as good as I remembered. It is a nice relaxed, friendly place. I ordered the eggs Chesapeake - a Maryland take on an old classic benedict served with a crabcake instead of Canadian bacon. Good crab cake, eggs perfect, served with very fresh fruit. It was fairly crowded by today's standards for a weekday morn, but service was exceptionally friendly and prompt. There are a couple more unique items on the breakfast menu I really want to try, so I will be back soon. I was happy to see it is the same place I remembered. read more

I go every weekend, Dempsey's is a staple in the community. Corn beef hash is really good!

Ate breakfast and chatted with old friends here, which attributed to us overstaying our welcome. Our waitress walked by, mumbled something about us still being there under her breath. Her tactic definitely worked as we left promptly after that. I thought breakfast was decent. Ordered waffles, eggs, bacon. Bacon was especially magnificent. Waffles and eggs were simply waffles and eggs, nothing fancy. Got their hot tea, and I love how it came in a novelty mug on a saucer with a doily. Small diner feel. The place was bumbling with a steady flow of customers. It must be a go-to spot for the locals in the area. I'd return for the sake of supporting a local businesses over a Denny's or IHOP (even though the food is virtually the same). I'd be mindful to leave immediately after you eat and perhaps having coffee someplace else for conversation. read more

Dempsey's of Ashton - Regular ol' hot tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

Love this place whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We came in. He got a burger. I got the falcon burger. Everything was cooked perfect. The prices are fair. The food is awesome. The service is great. We love it here! read more

For years we arrived at Dempsey's on TUESDAYS, sometimes on time, sometimes very late with our 90+ year old Dad Joe Orrison. He is an Olney original, living on Muncaster Mill Rd. all of his life except for moving to Marymont Rd. in the 60s to take over his grandparent's home and make it livable of his tribe. Thanks to Tina, Mike, Isabel, Tio Jose', Omar, Libe, so many players who made our very many visits to D's so comfortable. Dad is aging SO very quickly and he is now unable to go 'out for food'....so we bring stuff in....WE MISS YOU WONDERFUL PEOPLE!! ..... May God Bless you amazing folks in your journey onward!! John, Rick and Joe ( And Cathy too) WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!! read more