Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Bel Air

"If you have a sweet tooth in the morning, Miss Shirley’s should be your go-to for brunch. Here, the offerings read like a visit to Candy Land, tempting patrons with coconut cream-stuffed French toast, raspberry white chocolate pancakes, and enough cinnamon sugar to transport you to a time when calories didn’t count. Savory types can seek refuge in the piquant chicken and waffles or fried green tomatoes with jumbo lump crab."

"Where: Across from the Inner HarborFor: Breakfast, brunch or lunch. On a Friday afternoon Miss Shirley’s, a casual café with a distinctly Southern flavor, was a popular lunch spot for nearby office workers But it’s definitely kid friendly. Tiny Traveler’s chicken fingers and waffles with fresh fruit was a smaller portion of the same dish on the regular menu, which I like."

"A photo posted by Victoria Yang (@vyctoria11) on Apr 28, 2015 at 8:38am PDT. There’s a reason why the wait at Miss Shirley’s Restaurant can be 2 hours long on a Sunday afternoon. This ooey, gooey monkey bread is loaded with chunks of banana, chocolate, and pecans."

"Today, I'm really in the mood for the infamous Cap'n Crunch French Toast from #BlueMoonCafe. (? by @sarahwagan) #frenchtoast #breakfast #capncrunch #eatmorebaltimore #food #foodporn #foodgasm #baltimoreeats #instafood #instagood #eatingfortheinsta #yummy #eat #eeeeeats #foodie #baltimoreeats #charmcity #foodpics. A photo posted by EatmoreBaltimore (@eatmorebaltimore) on Apr 2, 2015 at 5:39am PDT"

"Cap’n Crunch french toast is the signature dish at this all-day breakfast spot in Fells Point (a Federal Hill location, Blue Moon Too, was added in 2015). Topped with fruit, whipped cream and a dusting of sugar, it’s also one of the most photogenic foods around. 1621 Aliceanna St., Fells Point."

"At Gunther & Co. in the Canton neighborhood, try the Wine Spotlight program, where restaurant owners Nancy and Jerry Trice serve lesser-known, high-end varietals by the glass to introduce them to guests without the commitment of buying a bottle. Prices have ranged from $12–20 for 6-ounce pours. Kansas City Needs to Be Your Next Wine Destination"

"Gunther & Co., located in the historic Gunther Boiler Building in Brewers Hill, offers a modern American menu of globally influenced and local cuisine. It’s perfect for a casual lu..."

"While cafes half as popular as this Reservoir Hill fixture discourage lingering in hopes of turning your table, the Dovecote crew goes out of its way to make sure you don't skedaddle. But the warm family vibe extends well past the hospitality into the eats. The baked goods are especially appealing, including all manner of sticky buns and muffins and the sought-after peach upside-down cake (co-owner Gilda Pew's secret recipe)."

"Located in the historically Black neighborhood of Reservoir Hill, this shop runs itself as a community-focused third space first and a cafe second. A standout in the local coffee scene, Dovecote Cafe is high-energy, one of the great cultural hub cafes in America today. From the outside the space is instantly striking, with former display windows from the building’s pharmacy days now forming an alcove entryway."

"Discover local personalities, learn from in-house workshops and taste hand-crafted food and drink offerings at Dovecote Café. This Black-owned business near Druid Hill Park typically serves as a gathering place for creatives and makers alike. Sit down, try upside down cake or a breakfast burger and endure the welcoming space full of colorful murals made by Baltimoreans."

"Pete’s Grille is a casual counter-serve eatery on Greenmount Avenue that serves breakfast and lunch in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Renowned for their large portions of hearty all-American fare, Pete’s Grille serves a variety of dishes for breakfast that include omelets and fried eggs, breakfast sandwiches, egg and meat platters, French toast, hot cakes, Belgian waffles, and specials such as creamed chipped beef with home fries and sausage gravy and biscuits with home fries. Hot beverages include freshly brewed coffee and tea, hot chocolate, fruit juices, and milkshakes."

"Pete’s only has counter service, so your grueling wait time is spent eyeballing the griddle and drooling on everyone else’s food. To avoid these awkward moments, I prefer to get takeout. If you call them up before you head over, your food will be ready upon arrival."

"Alchemy Modern American Eatery is an extraordinary restaurant that commits itself to entertaining guests with a growing number of dishes that blur boundaries between various cultures. Determined to provide customers with an incomparable dining experience that is never the same with each visit, the eatery constantly adjusts its menu according the accessibility of fresh, seasonal ingredients as well as the chefs’ and owners’ development of new culinary techniques and combinations of flavors. Alchemy also offers a list of refined wines and house specialty drinks that are constantly evolving."

"Cylburn Arboretum is 200 acres of trees, gardens, and manicured lawns that are especially nice to visit in spring when the flowers are blooming. The park is centered around Cylburn Mansion which was built in 1863 and is open for tours, including a holiday open house in the winter. The park also includes 3.5 miles of hiking trails through the surrounding woods, a greenhouse used for educational programs, and events like the annual Market Day."

"Full of gardens, greenhouses, wooded paths, and angelic statues, the arboretum is the perfect place for a quiet proposal where the two of you will have each other’s undivided attention. The Cylburn Arboretum also regularly hosts wedding ceremonies, so you know the location is ripe for romance."

"The Cylburn Arboretum off of Greenspring Avenue is just really fantastic. The grounds are sprawling and there is so much open space to run and play and enjoy seeing the trees and other plant life. There are over 20 individual gardens and some of the coolest old trees I have ever seen."

"Uma publicação compartilhada por Delilah The Sammy (@delilahthesammy). Location: 310 Centre St Baltimore, MD 21201. Another park that features separate enclosures for large and small dogs is Howards Park."

"From Business: Insomnia Cookies is a rapidly expanding late-night bakery concept with offices in both New York and Philadelphia. Founded in a college dorm room in 2003 at the…"

"Case in point, their creative spin on chicken and waffles: jerk duck and cornbread waffles. These mouthwatering waffles are paired with a bite of seasoned duck, poached egg, and a delicate touch of powerful orange marmalade. If that’s got you salivating then just wait until you see the rest of the incredibly inventive menu…"

"Water for Chocolate wins in the category of name, but how does its coffee hold up?. While it doesn’t quite match the pure quality of Zeke’s, Water for Chocolate more than makes up for it with ingenuity. We’re not sure why their coffee ice cubes aren’t a universal practice for iced coffee yet."

"Diablo Doughnuts, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers doughnuts and more in Federal Hill, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 196 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1035 Light St. to see for yourself. Doughnuts in a variety of flavors and colors include blackberry lime, blueberry basil, creme brûlée and bacon-topped maple-glazed."

"Located at 1035 Light Street, Diablo Doughnut’s always on point, and their creativity’s second to none. You can tell they put a lot of love into their food, and their desserts are always fresh and fluffy. With fun flavors like Unicorn Farts and Panty Dropper, you know you’re in for a treat!"

"Absolutely one of the most unique donut shops you will ever come across. Love the variety as well, so everyone can have something delicious as well as di..."