Service isn't friendly or welcoming. I asked for a recommendation and she seemed annoyed that I asked. Ended up getting a French vanilla latte and she was annoyed I asked for it to be in a mug instead of a to go cup, and then this is how it arrived. No design, and foam bubbles. UPDATE: I'll give it another try! read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - French vanilla latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Actually when see the single building with private parking place and garden any restaurant my expectations get high! I like the European cafes more. This is why I came here. I have been the other branch in Dobbin Road also . But it's little disappointing because it's breakfast place ands they are out of bacon! ‍ And the bread which comes with the omlette is cheapest white gluten bread. I prefer something signature in bread. Coffee was ok. The forks and knifes was a bit dirty! read more

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We actually go to Roggenart fairly often! One of my favorite things on their menu is their turkey sandwich. We just found out we have one on the way so I have to avoid deli meat now and I'm very sad about it. We recently tried their waffles. I believe it was and those were also super yummy. I definitely was sad. I hadn't gotten the sandwich though. I really really love their sandwich. And their coffee is always spot on. You can't go wrong here. read more

Tasty generous breakfast, good coffee at pleasant Roggenart. This morning (Oct 2025) we wanted omelettes and breakfast sandwiches (and pastries) in a relaxed setting, not our usual hectic diner. We had never tried Roggenart before, attracted by their full menu and all-day breakfast. It's a small mostly-regional chain (plus Chicago), named "The Art of Rye" for their love of baking. At 10:30am on a Sunday, we readily found parking in the ample free lot out front. By the way, you enter the lot from westbound US-40 Baltimore National Pike, and Roggenart is along the back to the right. We easily secured seating in the seasonally-decorated bistro among the 40 or so indoor seats, and there are maybe a dozen more seats at outdoor umbrella tables on the side, almost in the woods. Timing is everything because most indoor seats were full by 11am. We took the cozy easy-chairs by the electric fireplace display, and ordered at the counter. We got their freshly-ground coffee, of course, which a server delivered to our table in ceramic cups. We had a smooth, lightly creamy strong $3.80 café au lait coffee (50% coffee, 50% steamed milk, no foam). A pleasant start. I saw they have ristrettos (short-shots) on the menu! That's what I make at home because the first half of an espresso pull has bolder flavors than the second half. I got a $2 no-sugar no-dairy doppio double-ristretto. Very good coffee with a crown of well-brewed crema! Roggenart's ristretto definitely has bold character like the kind of Italian roast that can almost stand up without a cup :-). Not sweet or sour, not bitter. A hint of a graininess in flavor but not in texture. Clearly I am not a coffee-review guru. I like this coffee, and i was surprised / not-surprised when i noticed the label on my cup: Roggenart brews Lavazza brand coffee! That's one of my favorite coffees because it doesnt have the stronger bitterness I sometimes find in espressos from that S-bux franchise. What a nice discovery! We had a $12 stuffed tender veggie omelette, loaded with large mushroom and pepper pieces, with chopped onions, savory spinach, and a light mozzarella topping. Rich and delicious, with flavorful house-baked sourdough toast. And we had their $11 "signature" loaded breakfast sandwich: fluffy tender scrambled eggs and huge bright ripe tomato slices, with creamy ripe Hass avocado slices, enough cheddar, and crispy medium-thin bacon, all on a large light flakey lightly-toasted house-made croissant. Both meals were generous, deliciously crafted, and satisfying. And you can taste that they bake from scratch throughout the day. We took home sweet flakey raspberry pastries from their "Oops! We baked too much" half-price display. Yum! The staff is friendly and efficient. One fun moment: At the next table, we heard the server assert "You don't want a 20-oz coffee!" Wait, what? They looked stunned, until the server continued, "You want a ceramic cup, and the largest is 12 or 13oz. Only the takeout cups hold 20oz". I had to agree! There is nothing more pleasant than a ceramic cup when dining in :-). Roggenart truly fit the bill for a tasty relaxed breakfast! The discovery of a local Lavazza coffee shop gives me a thrilling new morning choice. read more

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Love this as a lunch spot. They have great sandwiches and a good selection of pastries. Most of them are tasty, but sometimes they can be underdone in my opinion. My children love the brownies. The coffee comes in many fun flavors, but I prefer to go to different coffee houses for just coffee. Overall, this is a solid choice, but it doesn't blow me away. read more

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I've been to this Roggenart, and while I really want to love it, I consistently walk away frustrated. The product itself is great--the pastries and sandwiches are delicious. They clearly have something special when it comes to what they serve. Unfortunately, the service just doesn't measure up. It often feels disorganized and inattentive. The staff seem very young and undertrained, which might explain the recurring issues. Today, I placed a to-go order and waited 25 minutes, only to discover it had been sitting ready for several minutes--no one notified me or brought it out. On a previous visit with friends, they forgot one of our sandwiches entirely and accidentally gave it to another customer. There's a lot of potential here, but the experience continues to fall short. I really want to support this spot, but they need to step up their service if they want people to keep coming back. read more

If you're looking for a place to chat, study, and have a pastry look no further! After looking over the delicious options, I decided to get an iced pumpkin spice latte and bacon Gruyère swirl. I love a latte that has the perfect balance of coffee and sweetness. Roggenart didn't disappoint! The bacon Gruyère swirl was exactly what I expected from a savory pastry -- filling and cheesy with bits of meat throughout the entire thing. I have no complaints, and the cozy seating near the "fireplace" was the cherry on top. read more

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Staff was very friendly, and the food was so good! I will say for a Saturday morning, there should be at least 3 workers in the front because with one handling the register and gathering the pastries, and the other making drinks, it can be a wait. I recommend ordering ahead. read more

So, after a several year pause, we decided to try Roggenart again. And we tried this spot on 40. I am a very patient person. When they brought my wife's cappacino and 5 minutes later brought my coffee, I was a bit surprised. Oh well. What first soured us on Roggenart was the unavailability of fresh French baggettes. (We do not see any bread options here.) So, this review applies to several factors. Originally, the pastries were balanced and not over sugared. We got a strawberry custard croissant, which definitely was not in that less sweet triton, but we did enoy it. The quiche Lorraine had rather large chunks of ham, but was otherwise quite good. The meat lover's omelette, on the other hand, suffered from style and contents. It was French style omelette (a plain omelette with filling added after the omelette is done) with a collection of meats varying in consistency. Some had been cooked "several" hours ago. In fact, the omelette did not seem fresh (the fluffiness of freshly cooked omelette was long gone). Finally, plastic flatware can be a struggle. Smuckers mixed fruit jelly aligns with plastic forks, but not fine pastries. I will note that the place is quite busy, and this reflects the difficulty finding non chain options. If you want something that really shines as an example of what could be, try Tatte. So, . . . Eat well, tip well. read more

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Very disappointing because I like this place but the customer service & the quality of the food is slipping. I go here every Sunday and I don't know what changed recently but it has been getting worse & worse each weekend. I hope it gets back to what it use to be or I'll have to stop. read more

To start, their pastries are the best thing about them. They are made fresh daily and are not too sweet, would definitely recommend trying. The bad, their coffee. Tastes burnt and i waited almost 30 min for a cold brew that didnt have much coffee taste to it at all. read more

The food is amazing!! I ordered a cappuccino and the roggenart sandwich which was so delicious and well made. Isabelle was the sweetest lady ever to me and my husband definitely come here for a good bunch and good service! read more

The ambiance is so relaxing as Jazz plays sweetly in the background. It's great to come here early on a Saturday morning! The service was friendly, professional and efficient. I'm eating my tasty apple danish while writing this review and my chicken avocado melt is on the way. The food here is consistently tasty. read more

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I am giving one star in contrast to my last review. I have only gotten delivery so far but I noticed they have some more items when I go in person. But it's only fresh in the morning. If you go in the afternoon, all the food is very stale. Equally stale and cold is the service at the counter- not friendly and he seemed annoyed by having to serve a customer. Service can be an opportunity to brighten someone's day. But it's treated as a waste of time in some places. So they don't restock with fresh pastries throughout the day AND their service is bad. Which leaves me with only a couple of options which are to go in the morning as soon as they open, and/or get delivery. In comparison, Tous Les Jours, the Korean bakery down the street constantly fills new pastries, is always bustling with people, and the service is efficient and friendly. So it's a totally different vibe. I would prefer to go there instead but still I would like to come here now and then for a change. I haven't given up on Roggenart as I do like a couple of their things like the mushroom Wellington and the peach tart. I'll just have to go early morning and not make eye contact with the person at the counter. read more

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Service is so slow and they don't care about customers waiting in line and not acknowledging them. Multiple time a line of 4-5 guest came in and nobody took even a second to say they would be with them. There were three people working up front and they literally were ignoring everyone to chit chat and all congregate together. The service here is awful save yourself the headache and go to dunkin or somewhere else the food is nothing to write home about for the experience you recieve. read more

Was pretty disappointed by this place as it looks good from the photos. I got the chicken pesto red pepper sandwich and added bacon and spinach which barely contained any meat. It could've been pretty good if you actually got meat in there considering how much you pay. Same with my husband's corned beef sandwich. We also got two more sandwiches for my in-laws and looked very skimpy on the meat. All sandwich orders besides mine were placed with chips (which is extra $) and we did not receive any. Unfortunately we did not notice this until we got home. Paid $77 for 4 small, minimal meat sandwiches, a latte, almond frangipane, and Caesar salad... oh and 3 orders of chips that wasn't in our to go bag read more

We ordered multiple items and were not disappointed. Authentic European bakery that reminds you of bakeries from 50 years ago with baked goods that contain 'real' ingredients. And the items are a good size. Their almond frangipane is everything! The quiche Lorraine has a delicious flavor and the sausage, egg and cheddar on a croissant breakfast sandwich hits the spot! They make a delicious fruit tart. I personally like the crust soft rather than cookie crisp but still delicious. We can't wait to try the apple strudel next time! read more

Went today early in the morning to get me some frangipane. I had to drive 39 minutes but I think it was worth it. The place was full as usual and with excitement and expectancy I looked for my frangipane... nothing! So I asked the young man who was organizing the pastry with care and gloves. "Not today." He answered. I tried to show my disappointment by sharing that we came all the way from Connecticut to get one. He just turned away and continued with his work. Okay, maybe he had no time to socialize. So I continued to look for something else to buy, I'm here anyway and they got other good stuff besides the frangipane. So I decided to go for the pain au raisin. My friend was already in line and ordered his pastry. As he finalized the transaction, it was my turn. However the young man just walked off and ignored me and another friend that had come with us. Okay no frangipane, that can happen, but this kind of service I haven't experienced before at Roggenart. I will return for a frangipane, but next time I go to Columbia. read more

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I heard about this place many times before so I decided to try for breakfast one Saturday morning. The place was pretty packed inside but thankfully there was one more table we snagged to eat in. I ordered the bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich and my man ordered the turkey, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich. The croissants were really light, buttery, and warm, the bacon was cooked nicely, but the eggs needed more salt. Overall, I definitely enjoyed the food and would come back again to try their lunch items! read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - Turkey, Egg & Cheddar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Thanks for being open on Thanksgiving! My husband and I went for breakfast sandwiches. I got the spinach egg whites and Swiss, and my husband got ham and eggs. Sandwiches are hot, delicious, served on croissants that came out of the oven minutes ago. Everyone working was so nice and wished us Happy Thanksgiving. So glad we stopped by! read more

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Good food and pastries, but customer service is very lacking. I was left standing waiting for several minutes, as an employee took a phone call in front of me, another employee, when instructed to take my order, just left and said he'd "be back soon" to take my order. Is this place short-staffed or do we just not know how to treat a customer??? read more

Espresso was nice and not bitter. Pastries here will make me come back here to try their other goods. I had the spanakopita (in burrito form) and it was delicous A little too much filo at the ends, but the center was just right. Also had a rasberry cheescake. Much better than something you get at the Cheesecake Factory. This is a definite come back. And they are open at 0700 on a Saturday! read more

Not sure why the bad reviews. Quick, friendly service. Easy and plenty of parking. Espresso had a lot of character but I can't decide if I liked it or not. On the pricy side but worth it in my opinion. The breakfast sandwich was amazing. I'm glad I brought it out to the car to eat, because otherwise people in there would witness me inhaling it in approximately 2.5 minutes which is embarrassing. I bought a turkey sandwich for my hike in Patapsco State Park for lunch later on and it came with a bag of chips and was equally delicious (scarfed that, too. Sorry no picture). Who can I reach out to, to see if they'll open one in Maryland south of DC? read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich on a crossaint +avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Food was great. Purchased the Frangipane and toffee latte. Both were delicious! Service wasn't so good. I asked to have the Frangipane warmed but it was delivered not warm. When I asked (the deliverer) for it to be heated, I was told that I should have requested that at time of purchase. Really... so I'm scolded for making a request that wasn't honored and now have to request it again!! Friend ordered coffee, it wasn't hot and the server had an attitude when she wanted a new hot coffee, then when she finally received her coffee and went to add milk, the container was empty. She signaled someone to let them know. That person went to the back, filled it, walked by our table and put it in the area where they keep the "fixings" as opposed to just giving the filled container back to her. Ambiance was very nice, cozy, comfy and nice background music. There was also a nice little seating area by a fireplace with a coffee table and 4 good sized occasional chairs. As much as I enjoyed the pastry, ambiance and coffee, I will not return. If you read my reviews, you know that I don't tolerate poor service. There are too many other coffee shops and bakeries that I can patronize so I'm certainly not spending my dollars where I don't receive basic decent service. read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - The aftermath.!! Crumbs from a delicious crossiant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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The employees were very sweet and helpful. The prices seem a little high for the pastries. Don't get the Reuben ( which was really a Rachael) . Lame . read more

Great breakfast spot. There are a variety of pastries, sandwiches, and the coffee drink menu is amassing. The cappuccinos come in larger cups, the croissants are small yet delicious. We were greeted with a warm welcome and given suggestions on what to try. We got iced Salted Caramel Truffle Lattes which were tasty. It paired perfectly with our ham and cheese croissants. There are indoor and outdoor seating available. The customer service is excellent. I'll be back to try more drinks items. read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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I have been to this place many times and love it every time. They have so many different coffee and tea drinks to pick from. The food is amazing and they have an excellent bakery selection. I personally recommend getting the butter croissant, it is so yummy and perfect to share. 100% recommend! read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - Egg and Egg & Cheese Sandwich with Avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

The food was great! The service was wonderful. Surprisingly, I got here when it wasn't too busy so I was able to get a seat. The manager was kind and checked in with the customers dining in. There was soft music playing. It did start to pick up and the conversations got a little louder but nothing out of the ordinary. Great experience read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

The lox sandwich is good and they refill coffee. The place is near full and some empty tables could be cleaned. They refill coffee.

Terrible experience from start to finish. The man behind the register had 0 customer service. Didn't say hi or can a take your order. He just stared at us in silence and looked like we were bothering him for being there. The first words he said was "12 or 16 oz". We ordered 2 bacon, egg and cheese croissants, a turkey, avocado and bacon panini, the salmon sandwich and a few other things. The man that took our order came out to our table after 5-10 minutes and said they were out of bacon and asked if we wanted something different for the sandwiches with bacon. We said we will take sausage for the two egg and cheese croissants and to replace the bacon on the turkey sandwich with ham. My husband's salmon sandwich then came out first with bacon on it so clearly they had some bacon left. My kids sandwiches came out with ham after we clearly said sausage. Then the guy just stood there until we accepted the ham because he didn't want to remake it. I had to wait another 5 minutes for my cold sandwich to come out. The avocado on my sandwich and my husband's sandwich was hard and inedible. The bread was even harder and destroyed the roof of my mouth. For the amount of money we spent (over $85), I expect a lot better food and service. We would not ever go back here and it's no wonder this place only has 3 stars. read more

The pastries I got were absolutely amazing. They were really fresh and soft even after a few days. I am so happy to finally have a great bakery near by. The place was full but I was able to find a seat to enjoy my pretzel. Someone waited on me right away, but offered no advice or opinion. I didn't mind and figured she just survived a rush. I hope they continue to stay busy, Rt40 has a Tendency to be busy when places first open then die off and then gone. So I hope this place is able to stick around because it truly is amazing read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - Pretzel with a bite missing, babka, and chocolate Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

This is the second time we visited. The first was pretty good. This time we got a turkey rueben and a Mediterranean Salad. The Rueben had 2 slices of deli turkey, a little sauerkraut and dressing. The salad was mixed greens with about 2 tablespoons Feta, a couple of sliced black olive and a couple sliced grape tomatoes Far too expensive for what we got! read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - The Reuben - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Not a fan of this place. Slow service and mediocre sandwiches. Why do people come back here? Last week we gave it another try and my wife got here sandwich 5 minutes before I got mine. Did the grilled cheese. Maybe one slice of cheese. Want a place to hang out, this is not it. read more

Great cafe with a wonderful ambience. I had a ham and cheese croissant sandwich and it was fresh, hot, and delicious. Service was quick and they also bring your snack, desserts, salads, and coffees to your seating area. The vibe is mellow and the prices are still affordable. I had a raspberry and chocolate macchiato coffee and it was rich and not too strong which I like. Nice outdoor seating and the line moves fast for ordering. Love this little place. read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - Ham and cheese croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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I stopped into Roggenart early one morning while out running errands. I had noticed this place many times during my travels, so I decided to give them a try for a quick breakfast on the run. I thought that the establishment looked cozy and inviting upon entry; they have a variety of seating. Also, The pastry window was well stocked; they have many options. After looking over the menu for quite some time, I decided to order a croissant sandwich with bacon and egg since it was labeled as popular on the menu. The wait time for the food was reasonable. The sandwich itself looked good, but the eggs were runny and the bacon super crispy (a little overdone). The croissant was the star of the show. I guess I would stop in again if in the area, but I would probably just stick with the pastries. read more

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Consistently disappointing. It's not very hard to make sandwiches and warm them in a food press. Yet here we are. read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - Burnt Reuben they had no problem wrapping up. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I love this place so much!! I got some different pastries this time and they were delicious! My usual go-to is a ham and Swiss croissant. read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Sonya was the angel who made my sandwich today. I shall say no more I bring friends and dogs every week. But now it's too chilly to sit outside read more

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The food is really good. I wasn't able to remove the service, but, Big Schlim Food Influencer in DMV area, he experience really bad service in July 2023, at the Savage Mill MD location. He posted his bad experience with customer service and it broke my heart because I love their food. As hard as it was for restaurants to bounce back after covid, you'd think bad attitude should be removed from the menu. read more

Love this cafe and the many options available! I ordered the prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich (5/5) and it was absolutely amazing! I also got the churro latte and it was delicious. Sweet and churro-y enough, but not overwhelmingly sweet. This cafe is definitely takes a little bit of time but if you have time, i would highly recommend. read more

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe - Prosciutto & Fresh Mozzarella - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland