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Often referred to as “the most important meal of the day,” breakfast is widely believed to be beneficial for daily metabolism, energy, concentration and overall health. With choices spanning savory, high-protein meals to sweet treats, many people also find breakfast to be a favorite meal of the day. Eateries across the greater Severna Park area offer plenty of enticing options to skip the cereal and fuel up for the day.
For a hearty start to any day of the week, these Severna Park eateries offer robust breakfast menus starting at an early hour.
Garry’s Grill
Open seven days a week at 7:00am
A longtime mainstay in Severna Park, Garry’s Grill offers a full breakfast menu spanning the gamut of southern favorites including country fried steak and shrimp and grits, to local flavors like the Eastern Shore skillet and Maryland flatbread, both featuring lump crab meat. For those with a sweet tooth, Garry’s offers waffles, flapjacks and French toast dressed many ways, along with pumpkin beignets. Benedicts, omelets and healthier options round out the menu.
The Breakfast Shoppe
Open seven days a week at 7:00am
Another longstanding favorite, The Breakfast Shoppe is sure to satisfy appetites large and small with chicken and waffles smothered in house-made chicken gravy; a Monte Cristo featuring a battered and deep-fried pretzel roll with ham, Swiss cheese and bacon; breakfast tacos; chipped beef; steak and eggs, and more. The Shoppe also dishes up from-the-griddle options and a host of omelets and benedicts.
Whether a relaxed Saturday is on the books or socializing after church is part of your weekend plans, several local restaurants offer the perfect setting for a leisurely brunch.
Brian Boru Irish Restaurant & Pub
Sundays, 10:00am-1:30pm
Made-to-order omelets, a waffle bar and a carving station are included in Brian Boru’s Sunday brunch buffet, which offers a smorgasbord of sweet and savory breakfast staples. Select a cocktail to pair with eggs, meats, biscuits and gravy, Irish toast, fruit, salad, corned beef hash, assorted pastries, desserts and more.
Garten
Saturday and Sunday, 11:00am-3:00pm
Often accompanied by live jazz music on Sundays, the brunch menu at Garten rotates but includes creative dishes like smoked salmon potato pancakes, a pretzel bun breakfast sandwich, challah stuffed French toast, or an elevated breakfast platter. Drink options include Bloody Marys, mimosas and espresso martinis.
Mother’s Peninsula Grille
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am-2:00pm
Classic, hearty pairings of steak and eggs, chicken and waffles, and shrimp and grits are offered alongside sweeter selections including salted caramel French toast, Belgian waffles and pancakes during brunch at Mother’s Peninsula Grille. Flavors of the bay can be found in Maryland-themed dishes like the Crab McMothers benedict and the Chesapeake “Mom-lette.”
O’Loughlin’s Restaurant
Sunday, 10:00am-2:00pm
Kids under 5 eat free and children 13 and under eat at a discount during the Sunday brunch buffet at O’Loughlin’s Restaurant in Arnold. Hand-carved roast beef, an omelet station and Maryland crab soup are offered in addition to an array of eggs, potatoes, chipped beef and biscuits, fruit, bacon, sausage, waffles and more.
Work schedule doesn’t allow for a laid-back breakfast? No problem – the Severna Park area offers a plethora of local spots to grab the first meal of the day on the go.
Crepes In The Park
Tuesday-Sunday, open at 8:00am
Steps away from the B&A Trail, Crepes in the Park can please any palette with its many sweet and savory handheld crepes. Go the classic route with meat, eggs and cheese, or try something unique like a Reuben or pulled pork crepe. Sweet crepes include fruit-centered options like apple pie or bananas foster, as well as dessert-like offerings such as peanut butter cup, s’mores, or cookies and cream.
Naval Bagels
Monday-Saturday, open at 6:00am; Sunday, open at 7:00am
A longtime Annapolis staple, Naval Bagels has a location in Arnold that dishes up roughly 15 egg-based breakfast sandwiches – including the Annapolitan, which is layered with jumbo lump crab, scrambled egg, cheddar cheese and Old Bay – as well as a selection of over a dozen bagel flavors that can be paired with various spreads, and a host of lunch options, too.
Rise Up Coffee Roasters
Open seven days a week at 6:00am
Based on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Rise Up Coffee Roasters has 13 locations – including two in Arnold and Severna Park – and is known for its freshly roasted coffee and extensive lineup of espresso drinks and frozen beverages. But, it also serves a full made-to-order breakfast menu including biscuit sandwiches, a selection of burritos, avocado toast, acai bowls and more, as well as assorted pastries.
The Big Bean
Monday-Friday, open at 6:30am; Saturday-Sunday, open at 7:00am
Breakfast sandwiches and burritos are new additions to the menu at The Big Bean, which is in the heart of Severna Park and now has cafes in Millersville and Annapolis as well. The shop is known for its large selection of roasted coffees, espresso-based and frozen beverages, and creative seasonal lattes. The Big Bean also offers baked goods daily, including treats such as cake pops and cookies.
Uber Bagels & Deli
Monday-Saturday, open at 6:00am; Sunday, open at 7:00am
One of Maryland-based Uber Bagels & Deli’s three locations is in Severna Park. For indecisive folks, selecting from among the more than 20 bagel flavors, 12-plus cream cheeses, or the long list of hearty breakfast sandwiches may prove difficult, but Uber Bagels & Deli offers something for just about everyone. Gluten-free bagels are available, and breakfast and lunch sandwiches can be prepared on alternative bread options as well.
For anyone looking to break up their breakfast routine, these businesses are dishing up something a little different in the morning.
B&A Acai Bowls
Open daily at 8:00am
A popular stop along the trail, B&A Acai Bowls serves a variety of blended bowls beyond acai, including pitaya bowls, coconut bowls aptly named “Magothy” and “Severn,” green-based bowls, kids’ bowls and seasonal offerings. The popular Ritchie bowl features an acai base, granola, Nutella, peanut butter, banana and strawberry. B&A Acai Bowls also offers smoothies, toasts and a lineup of espresso beverages.
Señor Chile
Open daily at 10:00am
Señor Chile is a popular Mexican spot for lunch and dinner, but it offers an enticing breakfast menu as well. At both the Severna Park and Arnold locations, Señor Chile serves more than a dozen breakfast platters including a quesadilla with cheese, bacon, chorizo and eggs; egg and chorizo tacos paired with beans and fried plantains; an omelet with beef barbacoa, eggs, avocado, pico de gallo and more; pancakes, and avocado toast.
All menus and hours are subject to change. Check the above eateries’ websites or social media pages for more information.
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