Bar / Restaurant · Visited October 10, 2026
Grump’s Café
Our impressions and services
- Overall impression
- Excellent
- Beauty of the place
- Excellent
Our experience
We stopped by on our way to the grocery store and the place pleasantly surprised us!
The décor is very eclectic, the little ducks used as table numbers, everything is very imaginative!
The crab Eggs Benedict were excellent!
Grump’s Café
Located on Hillsmere Drive in Annapolis, Maryland, Grump’s Café is a neighborhood American-style diner. The establishment is known for its generous portions, relaxed atmosphere and eclectic décor. It sits in a residential area south of Annapolis’s historic center, near Quiet Waters Park.
Breakfast plays a major role on the menu, with eggs prepared in various ways, omelettes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, and plates combining eggs, bacon, sausage and potatoes. Specialties include American biscuits served with sausage gravy, as well as several versions of eggs Benedict.
For lunch and dinner, the menu features burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, salads and comforting American dishes. The restaurant also offers Maryland regional specialties, including crab cakes and crab soup. House-made sides and milkshakes round out the menu.
Grump’s Café offers on-site dining as well as takeout. The establishment has parking and offers kids’ menus. Hours vary by day, with extended hours certain weeknights.
The restaurant is located at 117 Hillsmere Drive, in an area less touristy than the Inner Harbor and Annapolis’s historic district.
117 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, Maryland 21403 · (410) 267-0229
www.grumpscafe.com