This diner is a keeper. I ordered my usual fried chicken, grits, and eggs; and there was nothing…read moreusual about this chicken. This fried chicken was fried and seasoned to perfection. They had fully developed parts; and the grits were hot and slow cooked. I don't usually get well cooked grits at diners. If l was better greeted upon entry, they would have earned a 5.

Very good service and friendly cashier. This is very classic diner with a HUGE menu. I enjoyed my…read morebreakfast meal here with the understanding that this is not fine dining, you get what you expect or better. Got the breakfast combo: Scrambled eggs: Nothing fancy Bacon: Cruspier then I like but tasted good. Breakfast sausage: Much better then I expected, it tasted like a real sausage and not some crummy Jimmy Dean style nonsense. Pancakes: I confirmed that they add vanilla to their pancakes which makes them more interesting then standard ones. They also use cake flour, which I think makes them a little sweeter then normal pancakes, but I am not sure. My friend always gets the eggs benedict, he changes which version each time.

Over love that this is a black woman owned coffee spot nestled nicely in the community. All City…read moreCafe is one of those spots that feels easy to settle into. They serve the basics well coffee, tea, and a solid mix of small bites, sweets, and made to order sandwiches that actually hit. The space works for whatever you need that day. You can pull up with your laptop and get work done, or just sit back and people watch without feeling rushed. It is family friendly but still calm enough if you are trying to focus. Overall, it is a cozy, reliable spot that does not try too hard but still delivers.

Was around the neighborhood and wanted a midday coffee break. Glad I came by, owner was so sweet,…read moreand place was cozy with a really beautiful art. Ordered iced pistachio latte and chocolate avalanche croissant which were perfect combo. Just what I needed. Decided to stick around for a bit and unwind. Would love to come back again next time!

I decided to give Mad Cow another try. I first visited when they opened and ordered the jerk tacos…read more(not sure if that's even on the menu anymore). Back then, I thought it was just okay. Today, I gave them another shot because Uber Eats was offering a buy one, get one free deal on the jerk chicken meal. I chose rice & peas with plantain for my sides. The chicken was cooked on the grill--which I love--because it really brings out the flavor in jerk chicken. I also requested my jerk sauce on the side since I prefer a dry rub style over a saucy one. The only drawback was the small bone pieces in the chicken and rice. That's something to be cautious about, especially if a child is eating the meal. The plantains were also inconsistent--some pieces were hard, while others were mushy. On the bright side, the coco bread was perfect and the Jamaican rum cake was phenomenal. Whoever baked that cake clearly took their time soaking it in rum. It reminded me of the way my grandmother used to make it--absolutely delicious. I would definitely order the rum cake again.

The is my first review of November so I'm behind but will be catching up soon...lol But back to Mad…read moreCow I came on yesterday (11/9/25) around 1pm to meet up with some friends for Brunch. Usually with brunch we would do the bottomless mimosas and all but because I was driving I decided not to participate in that. And usually I would get chicken and waffles but I was in the mood for a burger. So I thought because their name is "Mad Cow" the burger would be the bomb...but nope it was not good at all. So I prefer a beef burger cooked medium with blue cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onions. When I burger got tot the table it was dry as a board. No blue cheese that I paid extra for and the burger was not cooked correctly it was cooked well done. Smdh. So the waiter brought me my blue cheese apologized about it and also gave me a mayo bottle. Even with the burger still was not good and the patty was so thick with no flavor not even salt and pepper was in it!! I tried their punch drink which was really good but for $15 a pop in a regular water glass was ridiculous. Make sure you don't get too tipsy as they already have like a 20% gratuity added on each of our checks no matter how small or big your group is which again is ridiculous! Will I come back...maybe only because I would like to try some Jamaican food they offer. But for brunch...it's a no for me!

Great restaurant with homey vibes and cool decor. Check out the painted cat mural on one wall and…read moreshelves filled with trinkets and cute home decor. The service matches the friendly atmosphere. The menu is mostly classic America comfort food with some Latin American fare (empanadas, burritos, nachos). They have a comprehensive breakfast and drink/bar menu. They also have gluten free and vegan items marked for easier identification. I had the orange spice crispy tofu sandwich with a garden salad instead of the usual fries. The sandwich was on a warm soft Kaiser roll with lettuce, onions and tomatoes. The tofu slab was breaded, fried crispy (but greaseless) with a citrusy creamy dressing. The salad had red onions, cucumbers and romaine. All items were crisp and fresh. The dressing on the side reminded me of a crema sauce. It was filling and tasty but not heavy. They also have live entertainment and trivia nights on certain days of the week.

We came for dinner on a Monday night. They do trivia in a part of the restaurant where we were…read moreseated at first. It felt a little loud, and also off when there was a whole portion of the restaurant that was empty where they weren't doing trivia! We asked to move and were reseated promptly. I ordered the mussels in a garlic-wine sauce. I knew this could be risky because I wasn't sure that's what they were known for, but took the chance anyway, They came out quickly. The server also brought another bowl for the shells with a small fork and spoon. I tried one that had a broken shell and it tasted...off. Like the mussels weren't fresh off. I tried a bite of bread in the sauce and the sauce tasted like nothing. It was very bad. I flagged over the server, explained what was wrong. She promptly took it away and took it off the bill. She asked what I wanted instead, so I went basic and got the 198 burger. It came out a couple minutes later. The burger itself was really tasty, well cooked and well seasoned. It could have used some additional sauce that wasn't mayo but that's personal preference. It came with fries. They were blah, very soggy and greasy, so they were basically untouched. My advice - go simple, and it'll be fine. I'd go back again for another burger, wings, etc but wouldn't go out on a limb again with something more adventurous.

If you know someone in Laurel and they havent brought you here...they dont care about you…read more.. I have been here since the beginning. Food, Service, Value is on point!! Ambiance is casual and can be intimate and attend big parties So far they may have the best Nachos in the area... My only complaint is the Cocktail drink menu needs more creativity in their recipes

food was flavorful. Convenient location…read more Good prices. Great happy hour specials. Definitely be back!

I'd give this First Watch location six stars if I could. The food there is always terrific and…read moreit's the only place in this area, in my opinion, that can raise breakfast to the level of fine dining, like you're eating at a five star hotel on your vacation. And the lunch items are no slouch either. We had lunch for a party of six today and everything was outstanding. The service is always awesome and friendly too.

I love this location. It's conveniently located in the heart of Laurel. It's spacious, clean, and…read morethe customer service is great. It's always pretty busy but this day there wasn't a wait. I ordered the trifecta with a lemon ricotta pancake, chicken sausage, scrambled eggs with cheese, and a side of potatoes. The food was nicely presented, and delicious. It was a great meal to start a busy Saturday morning. I highly recommend first watch. It's a great alternative to other breakfast places. They offer fresh juices and a variety of healthy food options.

my family has started going here on the weekends for brunch and Daniel has been our server for a…read morefew weeks now and he's awesome. he is really friendly and just makes our experience so relaxing and easy going

The food here has always been great. They serve a variety of foods and have gluten-free options…read more One Saturday a month during the spring, summer, and fall they host a cruise-in (car show) in the parking lot, so if you like cars this may be a selling point, but if you don't, I would advise you to stay away on cruise-in days as the lot may be overflowing and lines inside Mikey & Mel's may be long. Even at its most crowded, the service time has usually been reasonable. They have a pickle bar.

Hey friends! This is place is five minutes from my house and this is only my second time dining…read morehere. It's such a hidden gem. I was craving a good waffle so we stopped by. This restaurant is known for their waffles, obviously lol. Their menu features over 15 different waffle flavors. I ordered the cinnamon sugar waffle and my friend ordered the bacon egg and cheese waffle. I enjoyed my waffle. It was fluffy and not overly sweet. My only distaste was that some melted butter would complete the palette. My friend did not enjoy his order. He said that the waffle became soggy from the cheese and the grease from the bacon. He said that a corn waffle would be a better suit for the sandwich. -Customer service was friendly. -Free parking in front. -Reasonable prices. -No indoor seating. Take out only. I'll be back to try their other waffle flavors. Hope you enjoy!

I remember food truck in front of Kendall hardware in Clarksville several years ago and was…read moresurprised to find this store front recently. Ordered the strawberry, banana and Nutella waffles and also strawberry, banana and biscoff. Both were very delicious. The waffle is a bit doughier than the traditional Belgian waffle cousin but it had a really nice crunch on the edges. I'm a huge fan of texture so this was right up my alley. The portions for one order is a lot- so you get your moneys worth! There is no indoor seating here so your order will be to go... eaten at home or in the car (like us).

Honestly I don't know if they just had a bad day or this is the norm but this may be the worst…read moreresturant food I've ever had. Price point is great but portions are small. The sides come in sauce or condiment size cups. The green beans and macaroni and cheese are decent. The collard greens? Terrible not a pinch of salt or pepper it's as if they forgot if they seasoned it and said whatever they'll be fine. Coleslaw not good just mayo and mustard nothing else. Mac and cheese is just boxed mac and cheese. The brisket was not only dry but also tasteless. The ribs were burnt to the crisp and slathered in bbq sauce. I had the most high hopes for this place as I've seen it for years but this was terrible

Introduction to my date:…read more Continuing my alphabet series representing 2023, R is for Red Hot & Blue. I only visited once on the Saturday night (5/27/23) of Memorial Day 2023 weekend. I was not impressed overall with this place. So, in the spring 2023, I was infrequently dating a woman who lived in northern VA. Back in March, she said she would come visit me in MD. We even had the 1st weekend of April for her to have an overnight at my place, but she had to cancel that Saturday as her knee was hurting her from some prior car accident as I recall. By May, I was starting to date someone else who I had more interest in. We only saw each other once in those 1st 26 days of May in the early part of the month; so this was on the decline, but I was willing to consider how our weekend would be. Date experience: She came over on that Saturday evening. She got to my place showed her around the tour, but she took a phone call, which took an extra 15 minutes I think. And it took her longer than she said to get here, so I was already hungry. We got in my car. I said I know a great Peruvian chicken place in Laurel that I really liked. She said she didn't want that and hoped for some nice sit-down restaurant. I pulled over before fully leaving my condo complex searched on my phone figuring out where to go as I didn't have a back up plan discussing a couple of ideas. She said no to Mexican restaurant I suggested. I said I want to try Red Hot & Blue in old town Laurel, which she agreed. So, I already was annoyed by that. As we were driving, she referenced a late March trip I took with friends to Massanutten, VA. On that March trip, I had gotten her a gift from the gift shop. I asked my friend (who was also my ex-g/f) her thoughts. She said it dependent on how much you want to spend on her. I said not much as I don't like how she had told me to get something on the Massanutten trip. My ex agreed the refrigerator magnet was fine. On the way to Red Hot & Blue, she said you better have gotten me something good & not like a keychain. Well, a refrigerator magnet is about the equivalent. From that point forward, I checked out and knew the other woman who I started dating in early May would be the only one and ultimately my girlfriend that summer. Restaurant experience: We arrived. It's an older, small restaurant. Service was ok, a bit slow. While the food was decent, it was nothing to write home about either. I've had better BBQ in MD, even in Laurel. Frankly, I like Mission BBQ also in City of Laurel & elsewhere better. Also, the portion size of the beef brisket wasn't a whole lot. The potatoes were ok. I will give my date credit for 1 thing AND ONLY 1 thing; she did share some of her chicken with me as she saw mine wasn't that much food. It was expensive considering I didn't get that much brisket, and mediocre quality. My date was talking about weird stuff I wasn't interested in. I couldn't get the check fast enough, and by the way, they were kind of slow getting me the check. Of course, I paid for hers. Conclusions: We got back to my place. I took something to alter my state as I was pissed & annoyed with her. She did spend the night. She decided to end things as she didn't like how the night & morning went. I told her that's cool with me. I was going to send her packing anyway. Oh yeah, she was critical of the Massanutten fridge magnet, yet she took it anyway when she left for her scrap box. I should've hidden it. She left her sandals behind as she had brought other shoes. I texted her a few minutes later when I realized, but she said wrote too late to turn around at this point (might've already been on freeway) and to bring them down sometime, which I did not that long later. I discretely left in a plastic bag on a chair in front of her house, while she wasn't working and texted to let her know, which she simply said Ok (not even thanks). As for the Massanutten fridge magnet, for close a year after that I annoyed when I thought about my fridge without that magnet. In February 2024, I got a girlfriend, and we ended up going to Massanutten in April 2024, and I got a nicer magnet for my fridge. I probably wouldn't come back here as I was underwhelmed and further bad memories associated with this woman.

Good Mature Vibe; Always Good Food and Service. Just want to pop in on any given day for a drink…read moreand/or food, this is the spot.

This has become one of my favorite go-to spots whenever I'm in Laurel. Over the years, the…read morerestaurant has made several updates and improvements, which I appreciate. It's clear they're committed to evolving and enhancing the customer experience. The food is consistently delicious and offers great value for the price. On my recent visit, I ordered the shrimp and grits, while my sister enjoyed the fish with macaroni and cheese and sweet potatoes. Everything was well-prepared and flavorful. The space is spacious and efficiently managed. Overall, it's a reliable dining choice, and I look forward to returning.