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    Iron Rooster

    4.1 (2.1k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    IRON ROOSTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Happy hour specials

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    Smoked Brisket Chili Omelet
    Amy O.

    We dined at Iron Rooster in Annapolis and absolutely loved it! The decor is so homey and comforting, it honestly feels like you're sitting in your grandma's kitchen! They're a scratch country kitchen that specializes in breakfast, and you can really taste the freshness in the food. When we visited on 01/17/26, the weather outside was freezing cold and even hailing, so this ended up being the perfect cozy breakfast spot for us! The restaurant was super packed, but they still managed to accommodate us quickly, which we really appreciated! Breakfast Egg Rolls: These were filled with bacon, sausage, egg, and cheddar, and served with an aioli sauce that honestly tied the whole dish together! They were perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with flavor. This ended up being my husband favorite thing here! Pork Belly & Grits: Fresh thick cut of pork belly, served over a bed of creamy cheddar grits and drizzled with a sweet mustard sauce. The pork belly was crispy and rich, and the grits were smooth and comforting! Smoked Brisket Chili Omelet: This omelet was loaded with smoked brisket and chili, topped with cheddar, sour cream, green onions, and tortilla chips. It was served with fries, but we substituted sautéed mushrooms. Homemade Pop-Tarts: These thick, chunky homemade pop-tarts were actually the main reason we came here! They were highly recommended to us, and we honestly loved ordering them as an appetizer. We tried one with Nutella and bananas and another with candied bacon. Both were served warm with whipped cream and were absolutely delicious! They are a little on the sweeter side, but definitely worth trying! Irish Wake-Up Call (Irish Coffee): This drink was made with Jameson, RumChata, brown sugar vanilla simple syrup, house-made cold brew, whipped cream, and cinnamon. It was smooth, slightly sweet, and the perfect drink to start the morning!

    Daniel E.

    Received recommendations from three people about Iron Rooster, and I am so happy that I listened, because it certainly was a terrific visit on a busy Saturday afternoon. Two floors along with an outside option. Parking a challenge, but that's the Historic District. Liked their Southwest Bowl a lot, and topped it with chicken. Service was really good from Gabby. Pricing fair. Cool interior. Comfortably crowded environment.

    Chicken & Waffles
    Bradley L.

    What a great spot for brunch! The service was smooth once we were seated. There was a little shouting match between a couple of the hosts when we were walking in but it didn't really bother us. The food here was spot on. This is the first place I've tried chicken and waffles where I think I finally understand the appeal. We also ordered the crab cake Benedict which was delicious. Packed with crabmeat

    Rooster Bites = Korean BBQ chicken
    KB L.

    Off-tourist season in downtown Annapolis doesn't get much better than grabbing an outdoor table and having a strong drink and good apps at Iron Rooster. HITS: Lump crab dip, Rooster bites, Bloody Mary

    Crab Stuffed Avocado Salad
    Carol R.

    Cute brunch spot with outdoor seating. There was a wait, as expected for a Saturday. We asked for a table for three, but the host assumed the baby was the third and took us to a two-top. When we clarified that we had three adults, he gave us a lecture about how we miscommunicated, which was unnecessary and poorly handled. Fortunately, the rest of the visit was smooth. Our server was great, and the food was solid. The crab stuffed avocado salad was a bit mayo-heavy, but had good flavor.

    Berry Pop tart
    Alison M.

    I loved me some Iron Rooster! Perfect location right in the heart of things by the waterfront downtown. Was like a 4 minute walk to the Naval Academy for our tour and we walked down to have breakfast first. They have tons of seating outside and inside and no wait to be seated when we arrived for breakfast. Service was prompt and efficient. Their menu is loaded with goodies. We tried a crab soup (tomato base), a pop tart and their breakfast quesadilla. The berry pop tart came out first like an appetizer and it was HUGE and so delicious. They have features pop tart flavors that rotate monthly so be sure to ask, but we went with the old faithful mixed berry and found it to be warm, savory and delicious. My breakfast quesadilla was huge and stuffed with onions, tomato, eggs, cheese and chorizo. It was served with house potatoes and they were wonderful too. I want to come back just to eat this! Hubs enjoyed his soup. 100% recommend if you are in town. Their lunch/dinner fare looked delicious too!

    Angry Pig Omelet
    Marissa M.

    We came here for breakfast while visiting and we did like the ambiance but the food was really not too tasty. I think we all felt a little bit of a let down with our dishes. And we thought it was very strange that my sisters iced coffee was served in a plastic soda cup. Def not what you want to drink iced coffee out of. The poptart was okay. Not sure I would come back here

    Chicken & Waffles
    Sonia A.

    Some friends & i were excited to have brunch here, it looked nice with a great menu but before we even got sat we were getting looked up and down from the staff... not sure if it was racial as we are a diverse group of friends but off the bat felt a little uncomfortable. We pushed on and our server was "selective" with us - by that i mean that she was very interactive with the other tables around us, engaged in conversations and even tone was nicer but with us it was straight forward flat & non engaging. The food was overall okay, it all LOOKED so good but the flavor was lacking. Oddly enough our food took much longer than others around us. My partner got the Mick's Griddle with home fries - it was as expected... good in size but the flavor was just egg, sausage and cheese. I got the Bagels & Lox which came out last of the food for our table which is odd because a simple bagel you wouldn't think would take so long with roasted potatoes- i was so disappointed with the ratio of cream cheese on the bagels as it barely had any on it. The flavor was ok i definitely have had better elsewhere. My friend got the Chicken & Waffles - the chicken was spectacular! Really good seasoning on it and was flavorful but unfortunately the waffle was just so dry. Overall it was okay, probably wouldn't go back as we are not from the area anyways.

    Fruit side

    The Iron Rooster was a fantastic find for lunch! Everything looked so good and the resturaunt was adorable! The staff was super helpful and personable, the vibes were so so positive and cheerful the entire time, and the food was delicious! I got the crab soup and it was perfectly spicy and meaty! The side of fruit was refreshing and very fresh!

    2 Egg Basic Breakfast
    Eimy B.

    Unfortunately, the service was horrible here. My food tasted bad. It arrived cold. My pancakes were hard and stale. I ordered a refresher and I never got it. There were flies and fruit flies on the tables and it made eating a challenge. I don't want to come back here after this bad experience.

    Chicken benny
    Kerri C.

    We didn't intend to grab breakfast during an early morning walk with our dogs, but changed our minds when we started chatting with who we think was the manager. We were shown to a table with our service dogs, and were met with the best service we've had in a while. We were one of the first tables (they had just opened) and I think the bartender was also our server. Or he did it all. Regardless he was kind and super helpful (and treated our dogs like gold). The food was also amazing. I had the chicken Benny and the fried chicken, gravy, and Parmesan biscuit were all so good. I also ordered the breakfast sunrise drink (aka a painkiller) which was also great! My boyfriend enjoyed his chicken and French toast, and he said the Bloody Mary was clearly homemade and not a pre mix beverage and he loved it. Overall, quality food and excellent service. Be ready to pay the price though! It was expensive, but at least there were large portions!

    Danelle B.

    Loved it. Found this on our short trip to the Yard. Friendly staff. Plentiful seating. Fantastic food. We couldn't help ourselves and enjoyed more than one meal here over the few days in town.

    Brown Sugar RoosTart
    Ariel W.

    We got the Brown Sugar and Strawberry Cheesecake RoosTart's. They were both very yummy- literally full of sugar. It was like a homemade pop tart! We sat outside and enjoyed the weather. The seating was full, yet not over crowded. Our waiter was kind and attentive.

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    Ask the Community - Iron Rooster

    How far is the parking garage and how much is it to park there?

    Hello! When we went this past spring 2022, we just parked in the metered parking near the water and walked across the street to the restaurant. I don't know of any "parking garage" sorry.

    Is there parking located on-site?

    They don't have a parking lot but there is a lot of public parking. Most of the public parking is meter parking so you'll have to pay a few dollars.

    Dogs allowed in the outside seating?

    Yes. Currently there is a bunch of outside seating between the restaurant and the Market House.

    Is there a bottomless drink option for brunch?

    Sydney C. - Pretty certain that they don't do bottomless ... but they do have happy hour from 7am-10am weekdays. Which has $5 mimosas.

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