The 10 Best Places For Brunch In Columbia, Maryland

A family-owned pub with a warm, inviting atmosphere, the Victoria Gastro Pub serves sophisticated and innovative twists on classic pub fare, topped off by an eclectic beer and wine list. Brunch items range from the classic English breakfast to the more adventurous lobster and grits. You’ll have to call ahead for a reservation to ensure you get a table.

8201 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD, USA, +1 410 750 1880

This delightful, cozy little café focuses on Belgian waffles and crêpes. From Nutella, lemon, and sugar crêpes to shrimp and avocado, they offer something for the sweet and savory lover alike. Their waffles offer the same variety, from a build-your-own option to delicious signature options. These feature more adventurous tastes, such as the buttermilk fried chicken waffle with the recommended jalapeño maple syrup. They also offer Asian fusion options with rice bowls, Korean burritos, and a delicious honey-mustard aioli.
6420 Freetown Rd, Columbia, MD, USA, +1 443 832 3407

This quaint, relaxed café has coffee beans kept fresh in large glass jars all over the shop and quirky old-fashioned décor. Despite the vintage air, however, nothing about this place is out of date. You can enjoy your brunch with live music, free high-speed WiFi, and there’s a charging station too. Brunch itself is simple but delicious with coffee and sandwiches. Their powerhouse sandwich, which comes with plenty of avocado, is popular.
10801 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD, USA, +1 410 964 8671

Stanford Grill is a casual and stylish restaurant with an open kitchen, a fireplace and an outdoor patio for summer and warm fall brunches. Particularly delightful brunch offerings include crab benedict (crab cakes over corn tamale), the breakfast burrito, and the pancake triple stack. All brunch entrées also come with a complimentary cocktail; guests can choose from a long list that includes beelines, mimosas, and screwdrivers.
8900 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD, USA, +1 410 312 0445

This budget-friendly little deli offers organic ingredients and a charming, kitschy interior with classic checkered black and white floor and red vinyl benches. NY Deli evokes nostalgic memories of 1940s diners, backed up by personable guarantees on their menu such as: ‘We cook our corned beef slow & easy for the best flavor, guaranteed!’ A perfect place for when you’re homesick for your mother’s cooking and a slower, easier-paced life.
9350 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD, USA, +1 410 290 3773

Offering authentic Mexican food, margaritas and over 100 different tequilas, Xitomate is a family-friendly restaurant with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Its name means ‘tomato’ in Nahuatl, and Xitomate prides itself on its fresh ingredients and food. Guacamole is made to order and meat dishes are slow-cooked and homemade. Brunch also comes with bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys.

5850 Waterloo Rd, Columbia, MD, USA, +1 410 750 8787