Bar / Restaurant · Visited October 16, 2026
Chick & Ruth's Delly
Our impressions and services
- Overall impression
- Good
- Beauty of the place
- Good
Our experience
We had gone there last year for dinner during our visit to the Annapolis Sailboat Show, when we had come by car. We liked the place, though we were not particularly impressed.
This year, since it was about the only option for breakfast and we wanted to be sure of getting a spot at the dinghy dock, we decided to try their breakfast.
Everything was very good, but after nearly two weeks in Annapolis, I found the crab to be very flavorful and quite generous in my Eggs Benedict. A nice flaw, you might say!
Chick & Ruth’s Delly
Located at 165 Main Street, in the heart of historic downtown Annapolis, Maryland, Chick & Ruth’s Delly is an American-style diner and deli opened in 1965 by Chick and Ruth Levitt. The establishment has become a local institution, known for its lively atmosphere, décor filled with photographs and memorabilia, and generous portions.
The menu offers a wide variety of dishes served throughout the day. Breakfast includes omelettes, pancakes, French toast, and egg sandwiches. The menu also features many deli sandwiches, including the Reuben with corned beef and pastrami, burgers, salads, homemade soups, and comforting diner classics.
Maryland specialties occupy an important place on the menu. The restaurant serves crab cakes, prepared with crab meat, as well as sandwiches and dishes that combine crab with classic breakfast items. The menu also includes seafood such as shrimp, and several soups, notably Maryland crab soup and cream of crab.
Chick & Ruth’s is also renowned for its desserts, pies, and milkshakes. The establishment offers food challenges featuring colossal-format sandwiches and a six-pound milkshake, popularized by the television show Man v. Food. Participants who succeed in the challenges can receive rewards and have their photo displayed among the winners.
A unique feature of the restaurant is its tradition of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, the oath of allegiance to the American flag, every morning at 8:30 AM. The restaurant welcomes a diverse clientele, from locals to visitors, and is located close to the shops on Main Street, the harbor, and the United States Naval Academy.
Chick & Ruth’s Delly serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with extended hours on certain days. It also offers takeout and catering services.
https://www.chickandruths.com
165 Main St, Annapolis, MD 21401, United States