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The 9 Best Breakfast Places Near Columbia

Updated: May 2, 2022

If we know we are visiting these breakfast spots in Columbia we leap out of bed for some of the best eggs in town! We referred to top food blogs and incorporated millions of diner and critic reviews to find the best breakfasts. Rise and shine and start your day with great sausages and gravy, smoothies, and omelets at these Columbia diners.

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Roggenart

Bakery, $$, ColumbiaBakery, $$Columbia
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0

Emily's Bagel Bin & Deli

Bagel shop, $, ColumbiaBagel shop, $Columbia
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 3.0

If you travel further

Trifecto Bar

Tea & Coffee, $$, ClarksvilleTea & Coffee, $$Clarksville
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.0

Tous Les Jours

Bakery, $$, Ellicott CityBakery, $$Ellicott City
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.0

EC Diner

American, Ellicott CityAmericanEllicott City
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.0

Eggspectation

American, $$, Ellicott CityAmerican, $$Ellicott City
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 3.5

Silver Diner

American, $$, ElkridgeAmerican, $$Elkridge
Google: 4.2
Yelp: 3.5

Bagel Bin & Deli

Bagel shop, $, Ellicott CityBagel shop, $Ellicott City
Google: 4.2
Yelp: 3.5

State Fare

American, $$, CatonsvilleAmerican, $$Catonsville
Google: 4.1
Yelp: 3.5

Why is this list better than others?

Figuring out the best restaurants can take a long time. We looked at Yelp and Google’s ratings for 5655 spots across Columbia, analyzed 823905 restaurant reviews, and sifted through 131 lists and articles from the likes of – applying our boam magic to sift through results. The restaurants you see have been featured in . If it’s on the list, we’ve checked and verified that the restaurant is still open and will showcase any updated hours and services you need to be aware of. Our site gets no payment from the restaurants we show, so you can trust what you see. These ten options are sure to delight.

Drink pairing tips

  • The ultimate drink pairing for berry pancake


    Finding the ideal drink pairing for berry pancake can be tricky. It’s worth exploring some pink wine, particularly a glass of Rosé. This, sweet, pink wine balances the fresh berry pancake.

  • The perfect match for pancake with chocolate sauce

    Experts often pair pancake with chocolate sauce with a glass of Port, a popular red wine.

  • Pinot Blanc and cheese and spinach pancake


    Not sure what white wine to drink with your cheese and spinach pancake? Try Pinot Blanc. The smooth and dry flavors will pair nicely with the food and complete the meal.

Fun facts

  • Think you love waffle

    Are you a fan ofwaffle? The current record for eating the most waffle is 29 waffles! Do you love waffle enough to beat this record?

  • Overpriced, much?

    The most expensive omelette costs a whopping$1,000! Would you be willing to pay$1,000 for a fancy Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata?

  • A match made in heaven: breton apple cider & crepe

    Surely you’ve tried breton apple cider with your crepe? It’s a classic pairing.

Parking info

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