The Breakfast Club

Had an amazing experience at The Breakfast Club! The food was absolutely great—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The drinks were strong and well-made, which was definitely a plus. Antonio was very attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. Excellent service and a great vibe. I’ll definitely be back!

Nice atmosphere and vibe. The seafood grits was delicious and full of flavor. It was a big bowl and with the price. Our waiter was very friendly and made us feel at home. We had a good time.

This place is a hit or miss. I went on my birthday. The food was ok. The devil eggs delicious.Besides the food Sam was an outstanding server. Her knowledge of the menu was outstanding. She makes amazing drinks, and very respectful. While half the staff act like the place is one of the clubs up the street. I started to think the performances was gone be added with the service charge!

We’d like to congratulate the owner on the opening of this new establishment and commend them for the effort it took to make it happen. The atmosphere, including the music and overall vibe, was enjoyable. Special mention goes to our server, G, who provided excellent service. However, our main concern was with the kitchen. The wait time for our food—approximately 30 minutes—was excessive and disappointing. Considering what we ordered (French toast with chicken tenders and an omelette with grits), the lengthy delay combined with the final bill of around $100 (including an automatic 18% service charge) did not feel like a worthwhile value. While there were some positives, this wouldn’t be our first choice to revisit anytime soon.

Update: the food I had the other day was very good. You can tell they have new cooks. The bartender made an excellent nonalcoholic mixed drink for me with ginger beer in it. Once again my server was great, the others I couldn’t get their attention. So overall getting there. I am glad to see the upgrade in the food quality. .

I went with my family to celebrate her graduation. We had a reservations for 5pm. The music was very loud. Once we were seated, our waiter didn’t come greet us until 10mins later. They ran out of shrimp, and another food item. We got plastic utensils instead of silverware. I ordered the Omelette with a side of turkey bacon. My bacon was very charred. My cousin ordered chicken and waffles and had hair in her food. The graduate ordered lamb chops and they were raw in the inside. The manager did not replace or resolve any problems. They tried to make us pay over $200 when most of our food was burnt, undercooked and missing items.

The Breakfast Club delivered a flavorful experience that lived up to the hype. The chicken and waffles were perfectly seasoned with a crispy, golden crunch that balanced beautifully with the fluffy waffles. The seafood grits were rich and creamy, packed with bold flavors and fresh seafood. The omelette was also a standout — fluffy, well-filled, and satisfying. Everything we tasted was undeniably good, but be prepared: it comes at a price. Even the fountain club soda — typically complimentary in many places — came with a charge. So while the food is a hit, your wallet might feel it too. Overall, a great spot for a tasty, memorable meal — just know going in, it’s not a budget-friendly brunch.

Great vibes, strong mimosas, good music, and juicy food! What more could you want? We visited back in January for my friend’s birthday and had a funky good time. The lamb chops were juicy and well seasoned. Our bartender was great. I have no complaints and would definitely go back.

Best get here early or you'll end up like me wishing you had the oxtails on your plate. Three people have told me about that dish. I guess I'll have to wait until my next trip before I can sink my palette into. I really loved the decor its art deco is not too fancy. You can take a picture just about anywhere. The service is commendable due to the ultra respectful staff and accurate suggestions for the Fixins.

The breakfast club was like my right hand my entire pregnancy and has remained a warm favorite postpartum. I have had just about everything on the menu lol and I have never been disappointed. My favorite dishes: Seafood fried rice- the mild is spicy so if you aren't one who does spice well, Id opt out, I love it. The plain is just as good! But it is LOADED with seafood. It's worth the price and full of flavor! Seafood and oxtail grits, CHEFS KISS. The fenton street wings The donut ice cream and sandwich is something to write home about weekly, think warm skinny brioche donut with just the right amount if caramel and vanilla ice cream. I literally could have it once a week whew. Im not a dessert girl but THIS, is IT.

We met up next door and decided to come here to grub. Even in the afternoon this place had a nice crowd, lucky for us the bar was empty. It was my first time, and man... they do have a nice selection of bites! I was off-put by their 3 appetizers costing ~$20 each... my word. 6 wings, $20! At least give us 8 for an almost entree price point. Anyways, we ordered the Fenton street wings, oxtail & grits, and breakfast club burger. The wings were fried well how I like them, sweet and savory. We had ranch and blue cheese on the side. The burger was decent, it was not medium as asked and she said it could use a little more seasoning but overall satisfactory. The grits were cooked well, pretty smooth. The oxtail was really fatty, didn't have much meat and the meat was chewy/tough. I liked the dish concept as I'm a big fan of shrimp & grits and the gravy that comes with that. The service was just OK, the crew was nice and friendly. I would return to try some other items

If I could give negative stars, I would. My gf wanted to celebrate her birthday. I was sooo excited and co-signed to this celebratory road trip. I sent my review from previous visit out to give them a snapshot of the greatness to come. Whew... the way I'll never return or promote this establishment again is insane !! We arrived for our 2pm at 1:45pm. The nice young lady at the podium stated we will be seated shortly after 2pm. I watched the table for 7 be cleaned, and set at 2:07pm. For some reason, we were sat until 2:23pm. Nevertheless, we were grateful to be sat 40 minutes later. NEXT, the table literally moved to the best of its own drum. We were greeted by Samantha who was pretty great. Sweet. Since the table was severely not leveled, someone requested assistance. Shortly after, Ms. P who was sweet as sugar previously in passing was sweet no mo. She said, and I quote... "It's just going to keep on doing this, there's nothing we can do about it right now". ... right now! Right now! Then when? We're here now ma'am. I just did an Abbott Elementary stare as I could not believe the audacity. This did not mimick the great customer service rec'd during my last visit to this place. My gf who was celebrating her birthday was so happy to be born, I sat in silence. Please believe I would have grabbed my party of 7 and left w the swiftness if it was my event, but it wasn't. Also, the fact that I could see 2-3 cloth towels under the base of the table proved that at some time, there was something that could have been done about it. Just not for our party of 7. I sat in silence for 12 minutes, and then carried on as normal as I knew this place would never ever ever see me again. Collectively, we ordered the following. Mango Lemonade - Standard. Giggle Juice - Flavorful. Tales of the Caribbean - Extremely well concocted. The Breakfast Club Chicken and Pancakes - The wings were flavored well. Cooked a little harder than necessary. The pancakes were a good size and tasty. Pork Bacon - Standard. Not crispy as requested, but still good. The Collegiate - Lack of flavor on Oxtail. Disappointing. Ate half, left the remaining food there. The Club Omelette - Plentiful, and tasty. Oxtail Fried Rice - Sent back due to temperature after receiving 10 minutes after everyone else's dishes. Extremely bland, needed seasoning. Ate less than half. Left the remaining food there. Oxtail and Grits - Underwhelmed. Needed seasoning. Certainly left more to be desired. Ate less than half. Left the remaining food there. The Breakfast Club Chicken and Waffles - Pretty good. Food 3/5 Customer Service 2/5 I can always excuse a bad kitchen day, but customer service... nah, that's intentional. No excuses! Do better The Breakfast Club !!

The resturant is beautiful there was only 3 other people seated when my party of 5 came in. It took about 15/20 min before someone asked what we wanted to drink. By then we were hungry and thirsty and put everything in at once. We require a Caesar salad which normally would come before the mean but it came with everything else. The salad was . . . Disgusting. It was more mayonnaise than Caesar and more cheese than lettuce. They added eggs on top which just didn't give it the greatest look or make much sense. Less dressing more romaine lettuce not iceberg not as much cheese are the improvements. It took about 45min to 50 min to get our main course from the time we ordered but all the food came out very hot and fresh. French toast and chicken perfection! Steak and eggs with potatoes phenomenal. Shrimp and grits, just needed a bit more Cajun/seafood seasoning to it. The branzino, fried rice, and broccolini delicious. The mac and cheese was very good. They didn't have sweet tea or unsweetened tea or Coke Zero which sucked but it does save you calories !! The main issue is the automatic gratuity of 18% and a 3% card fee. The prices are pretty up there already there is no reason to charge a card fee it's a bit excessive and unnecessary.

I'm in between 3.5 and 4 stars for this place. The music was really good and not too loud where I couldn't hear myself think. We had an hour wait and I was hoping it was worth it, it wasn't bad....but. Our servers were great, shoutout to Ms. P. But we ordered the lamb chops which came out with our other entrees but not with the seafood Mac and cheese as a side. That seafood Mac and cheese (the main reason we came btw, came about 40 minutes AFTER the main course). I didn't even get to taste it because I was full and over the wait. We ended up getting it to go. Due to this mishap, they did comp the seafood Mac and cheese, so that was nice. They also were nice enough to give us some complementary tequila shots for this error. That was really nice! On another note, my oxtail fried rice was pretty good. The oxtail was falling off the bone. The fried rice has way too many eggs in it, but it was solid otherwise. I do with I could just order the oxtail solo from the fried rice (the other option is with grits, but oxtail by itself is sometimes all you need). The wings were really delicious (clearly because I couldn't even get q picture of all 6 before taking a bite). They need to feature that at every point in the menu, but it was a great appetizer! I do think I'd give them another try!

The food was very tasty, but I think we went too close to closing time. The wrong time was listed so while we thought we had two hours, we really had one hour to order and be served. The shrimp was pretty tasty but needed just a little more space/salt. I really enjoyed the fried chicken thigh and French toast. The venue is super cute in the heart of downtown Silver Spring. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I did not feel like they were closing.

My overall dining experience at The Breakfast Club was great. I will say service could be improved in some aspects (i.e they forgot to bring my potatoes) but overall I enjoyed everything. It was also pretty busy, so I am giving them grace. I ordered the seafood and grits, which did not skimp on the seafood!! I had a piece of crab, lobster, or shrimp with every bite. I also love a lot of sauce and this was the perfect amount and had a hint of spice. The grits were also creamy. I will definitely be back for more! I also tried my dad's side of mac and cheese, which was also pretty good for restaurant mac and cheese.

The Breakfast Club has a great location and decent décor. I loved the menu selections and how the brunch offers traditional favorites with a Caribbean flair. The food and the drinks are a solid 4, but the customer service unfortunately was a 2 or 3 at best. The hostess was very mean and stern, making it very clear that she was about doing the bare minimum. The menus at our table were sticky and icky, making me wonder what else they failed to wipe down. No one was answering the phone when we called to say we would be a few minutes late. We were a party of 3 and the waitress managed to bring everyone's food out in a timely manner, but mysteriously kept forgetting my best friend's food and her mocktail. At first, we just thought that the waitress was busy and perhaps got distracted, but when it happened a 2nd time with her beverage, it definitely brought the dining experience down. We are trying to wait for her food to come, before we start eating. The waitress was very nonchalant and barely apologetic about this. Why, because the gratuity is added in automatically at 18%. I enjoyed the French 75 cocktail and the tender and plentiful oxtails with fried rice. I took home the bread pudding served with vanilla ice cream, which was very good and the portion was large enough for two people. Based upon our experience, we don't see ourselves coming back, it's unfortunate to have a nice establishment like The Breakfast Club that will only go as far as it treats its customers.

Loved everything about this place. The food was delicious, the service was amazing, and the atmosphere felt so welcoming. Highly recommended!

My favorite person took me to this spot for brunch, I never been prior so it was something new to try and I love that! Located in the heart of Silver Spring, a nice area to walk but there's parking nearby for those who drive. Walking inside, had a nice feel to it, it definitely gave semi upscale vibes with a nice seated area. It's a beautiful establishment! We had reservations which oddly they didn't find yet was done. This kinda was annoying but luckily it wasn't packed and we were seated shortly. There's a great amount of items to select on the drink and food menu. It will definitely having you wanna try everything but at the same time, will give you a reason to come back to try different and new things each time. EARLY MORNING SUNRISE (MOCKTAIL) $8 Orange, Mango, Grenadine & Sprite (which I sub for Pineapple) & topped with a Dried Blood Orange. This was a nice blend of juices that was sweet but not overly sweet. I loved this drink since it was fresh, tropical and pretty. SHRIMP DEVILED EGGS $17 3 deviled eggs topped with jumbo, seasoned and battered shrimp on top of arugula. This was amazing, I'm not a deviled eggs person (it's been years since I had any) but this was a tasty appetizer for sure. I was shocked on much I like this. VEGGIE COUNTRY HASH $23 Shaved carrots, peppers, onions, spinach, breakfast potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegan sausage, and two over medium eggs. When I tell you this was CHEF's KISS... baby this stole my tastebuds. Definitely, a must have when coming here. This is perfect for a vegetarian but also for anyone, it's that good. It's a perfect mix of everything you want for breakfast without the bread in a dish. Only thing missing for me is avocado, they ran out but this would've taken it to the next level. MAC N CHEESE (SIDE) $14 Mmm the mac n cheese was cheesy, creamy and flavorful. Super filling but did not disappoint at all! During our brunch, a photographer came by and took amazing photos. Definitely unexpected, he even came back with the photos in nice frames. Most restaurants should have this, it's nice having a professional take photos when you're out celebrating or just living life. Oh I almost forgot, our waiter was nice and attentive. I just wish when it was time to get the check, they wouldn't take so long. Something I've noticed that's common in a lot of restaurants but honestly needs to be changed. I definitely would wanna come back to try other things.

Everyone has been telling me that The Breakfast Club is a must-visit when you're in Silver Spring, so this weekend I had a chance to go with my coworker. I found parking right in front of the restaurant, which is metered but I didn't end up paying. When I arrived I told the hostesses I was waiting for someone to arrive. I was seated but was told our 90-minute dining time would start. I mentioned they were close by and as I was going to go back to wait by the door, the gentleman said it was ok and seated me without worrying about time. The ambiance was modern with a sense of flair, and the Billie Holiday painting was breathtaking. I already knew going in I was ordering the oxtail and grits, and I never even thought or heard of that combination before. I ordered the Tales of the Caribbean to drink and the Fenton Street wings to start. My coworker also ordered a drink and appetizer, along with her entree. Where the confusion occurred is when a different waiter brought out my entree first, and then someone else brought out their drink. We both looked at each other in disbelief. After some time, I was able to waive our waiter down and let him know what happened. He rushed to the back and brought out my drink (which he said had been sitting there) and then the rest of our orders came out. Tales of the Caribbean is a drink bursting with flavor, as the aged rum, coconut rum, orange bitters, mango, pineapple, allspice, cinnamon, and ginger create a sophisticated cocktail experience. The wings were disproportionately sized, as the first 4 were your normal-sized buffalo wings, but the last 2 were gigantic drums. The flavor from the sauce was out of this world, and the wings were cooked and crispy beautifully. The oxtail and grits lived up to the hype. The oxtail gravy mixed in with the grits introduced me to a flavor I never knew I needed in my life. The oxtail was bone-in, but the meat was tender and flavorful. Of course, some were more meatier than others, but I found the portion to be generous. Overall I enjoyed my visit and will certainly be back to try other items.

Sanitation department please go and visit this place. The unisex bathroom was dirty, no soap which makes me wonder how the cooks are washing their hands while making my food. The tap water was extremely hot so with no soap or water in the bathroom how is the staff washing their hands. Food was overcooked, server got our order wrong. At the end they automatically charge a tip although bad service but they don't tell you so you tip them even more. Never ever again coming to this place and I hope it will close down due unsanitary conditions.

There is limited breakfast spots that are open before 11am. Despite the 3.8 stars, I decided to try it out. We got there at 8:30. The inside is nice and the place was clean. The service and food are just lacking. It was pretty empty during the time we went. I didn't feel our waiter was super attentive. Our food took a long time to come out. The food is just greasy. You can't really hold the breakfast sandwich cause it's falling apart. The potatoes had 0 seasoning. So the food is definitely not worth the price. We were a total of 3 people and happened to run up $84 bill WHICH IS CRAZY. They had added an automatic 18% service charge. This place won't be seeing me again. Look elsewhere!

My friend and I came here for a "ditch work day" and it was really good!! However the service was sooooo slow! Out waiter was very kind and nice but I think she was a bartender as well and just seemed busy. My friends food came out at a different time than mine. And then my eggs came out later than my chicken. I would come back because the food was good but prepare to be there a while. Or order to-go.

I doubled back to the Breakfast Club and boy did they perform. I made reservations for a birthday brunch for my wife on a Monday and it was surprisingly empty. We arrived and were quickly seated. We ordered several dishes. Oxtail Fried Rice, Chicken and French Toast, Seafood Grits. Those seafood grits are GREAT!!!!! Delicious!!! The French Toast is LARGE and delicious as well. The chicken are definitely large pieces. There is good crunch but something is missing for me with the chicken. My wife enjoyed the oxtail as they give you a good portion. She enjoyed it and would order again. Overall the breakfast club did not disappoint. If I ever want a good brunch this will be my go to choice. Thank You again.

I've been here several times, and let me tell you--the seafood grits always hit! It has me in a chokehold, and I just can't bring myself to order anything else (but seriously, no regrets). This time, I came for my sister-in-law's birthday, which gave me the perfect excuse to try something other than my usual (though, let's be real--I still ordered the seafood grits for myself lol). Let's get into it: *Shrimp Deviled Eggs - Really good! But they only give you half a shrimp on top instead of a whole one (a little skimpy, but still tasty). *Wings - 10/10, would order again! *Mac & Cheese - At first glance, it looked like the blue-box Kraft version, but surprisingly, it was really good. *Oxtail Grits - Just okay--not my favorite, but not bad. *French Toast - Delicious and full of flavor (as expected). *Bread Pudding - Really, really good--definitely worth ordering! Drinks: I had the Great Gatsby--delicious and definitely spirit-forward. My sister-in-law had the strawberry margarita, which was also really good. Final Thoughts: Great food, great service--especially considering we had a large party. One tip: make a reservation because the place is small, and walk-ins might not get seated. Can't wait for my next visit... and yes, I'll probably order the seafood grits again.

First time visiting The Breakfast Club in Silver Spring, and everything was amazing. I visited on Easter Sunday with a group of friends, so it was a little busy. The bartender also served as our waitress, so service was a little slow, but I didn't have any issues although a few of the people in my party did have to wait a bit for drinks and food. I also had a couple of friends who asked for their food to be warmed up after it came to the table. We shared the Fenton Street Wings, and they were delicious. Uncle J's signature sauce was the perfect mix of sweet, and tangy. I will definitely order the wings again. My group also shared the Shrimp Deviled Eggs which were okay. Nothing too spectacular in my book. I ordered the Seafood Grits for my main course, and it was perfectly seasoned, plentiful, and filled with seafood (crab, shrimp, and a few lobster pieces)....a seafood lovers dream. The grits were also perfectly prepared, and not overly cheesy. I believe that I had the Mint Prohibition for my drink, and it was okay. There was quite a bit of ice, so the drink watered down quickly. I also wish that I could've tasted more of the flavors (mint, sparking rose, etc). The venue was an interesting setup with us sitting in the center of the restaurant, but I had no complaints. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and will go again when I'm in the area.

They definitely have a unique menu. The wings were VERY good, flavorful crispy and delicious flavor. The oxtail fried rice was a large portion, they also gave me a lot of oxtail. However, one of my friends had gotten the seafood fried rice which I tried, it was kind of dry. But another friend had the seafood grits, which I tried and was my favorite item from this afternoon. The service was left to be desired. And the restaurant was super cold inside.

I went for brunch and it was packed in there. Definitely make a reservation. We ordered the lamb chops with broccolini and a side of mac & cheese and the seafood and grits. Everything was delicious! So decadent and perfect for a special occasion. Drinks were good too. It wasn't too loud but don't expect to be able to have quiet conversation.

Food was delicious did have some hiccups but got fixed quickly.. drinks took awhile but it was yummy .. service was whatever but maybe don't come on a Sunday for brunch! I don't know. It was all our first time here and it got real busy like at 1pm but we were there an hour before. Overly it was good will definitely come again but not on a Sunday!

On a spur of the moment MLK Day date, we decided to scratch another bookmark off our list and take a 50min ride to Downtown Silver Spring. The Breakfast Club is right on the perimeter of bustling Downtown Silver Spring, which is a plus because parking is actually reasonable. Once you walk in, you notice "The Breakfast Club" doesn't look anything like its name and is actually a very nice looking RESTAURANT, unlike your normal pancake joint...LOL. I had a few minutes to burn solo, so I figured I'd take advantage of the HH and get a quick drink. After several minutes of watching at least 5 servers/bartenders congregate behind the bar, one finally came over and informed me, sorry, our HH is Wed-Fri only. Well, that's not what your website says?? Yeah, I keep telling management the website is wrong and they haven't changed it... Hmmmm! At this point, I was kicking myself in the butt for making this trip. I passed on the drink since the GF had now joined me. We were promptly seated at our reservation time, however, it took another several minutes before our server came to greet us. Guess what, it was the same bartender who told me there was no HH.. he's doing dual duty... Hmmmmm!! We were ready to order, so let's start with the shrimp topped deviled eggs. When they arrived, I was a little blown. For a whopping $17, you get three egg halves and three fried shrimp.. are you kidding me? Can we at least get the other half a egg so that we don't have to split that poor little third half and one additional shrimp for that $17 price tag, especially since they were sooooo dang goooood.. geeezus!! The meal that redeemed "The Breakfast Club" and pulled this review up from a 2 to 4 stars, was the lamb chops. Lawd Have MERCY, they hit on all cylinders on this one. Massive amounts of chops and Mac and Cheese along with broccolini. All for $40, I could not believe it. The lamb literally ranked up there with Ruth's Chris in size and taste. I could not stop talking about it. Her breakfast burger was very good but that da*n lamb was delicious. Does "The Breakfast Club" have some things they need to tweak, YESSS, but please don't mess with the lamb, it absolutely saved you with my review!!!

My bestie and her husband are foodies too! When they went to The Breakfast Club, I was quick to get a call and her statement was, "Ermahgerd, you have to go to The Breakfast Club". My Big Spoon is always up for a new place so he made the reservation and off we went to see what all the hype was about! The Good: Street Parking and a parking lot is close so we lucked out! No issues on parking. Causal Dining - You don't have to dress up. Ambiance is chill. Food is actually REALLY good! Some hits some misses! But overall Good! The Bad: Service lacked. They needed more wait staff. A manager presence. Something. Everyone looked lost except for the girl cleaning the tables who was so sweet! Waiter was nice but he was also the bartender so we rarely saw him. We had needs that never got met, we needed more silverware, I ended up just getting up and stealing the ones on the empty table. I wanted ranch and more lettuce, but the waiter came way too late to check in on us. Advertised Hours for Happy Hour (online) are not accurate, the waiters own words, "sorry what's on the website is very wrong." Allegedly HH is only Wed-Friday. Sigh. The Ugly: Small Bar Area and overall small restaurant. Seems to be a younger demographic of patrons. Portion size of the deviled eggs is wild. 3 deviled eggs? Three? One, Two, Three? Who gets the third? Rock, paper, scissors and winner gets the third? You all couldn't afford to give guest the other half of the third egg? Very disappointing. I called my bestie today and her sentiments are equal, good food, so-so on service, a little over priced for some items, and definitely a trendy place for the young kids. Would I come back? It's a long drive from the city or from the boondocks. It's likely a one and done for me unless the Big Spoon intends to come back, I wouldn't. 3.5 stars for me..... Let's get into it! Appetizer: Deviled Eggs - Really delicious! Those shrimp are amazing! Burger: I asked for a fried/medium well done egg and got it over hard, it was good but not the best, it had literally 3 pieces of spinach. It needed something. Flavor was good. Fries were awesome! Lamb Chops: He said OMG so many times and smacked his lips so much I got a little jealous of the lamb chop. It was delicious he said! Flavor was amazing, he shared! Drinks: Great! Another Bookmark Checked Off!

We arrived on a Saturday morning w/o a reservation (oops!) but were able to be seated in this cozy restaurant. The food was delicious, the paintings were beautiful, and the servuce was excellent. We got: -Chicken & waffles (4/5) - chicken was seasoned and fried well. -Seafood & grits (5/5) - there were meaty chunks of seafood, it tasted amazing, and they had a great amount of sauce! There was enough for me to take some home. When we were seated, the hostess informed us of the 90-min table limit, which was fine bc the food came out quickly. I will return again!!

Brunch at The Breakfast Club: A Journey of Vibes, Patience & Food Coma... So my girl decided to spoil me with brunch at The Breakfast Club, and let me tell you--this place was PACKED like a Black Friday sale. Pro tip: Always make a reservation unless you enjoy standing around like an unpaid security guard. We ended up at the bar, which is where the magic happens--depending on who's mixing drinks and cracking jokes. That day, they were short-staffed, so our server was basically in a long-distance relationship with our table, checking in every 7 minutes like a concerned parent. Now, the ambience? Modern and classy. The food? Whew, the FOOD! I had the French Toast with Chicken Wings, and my girl went for the Oxtail and Cheese Grits. When I tell you everything was straight CRACK--I mean, I considered taking my leftovers on a dinner date later. Overall, 4.5 stars. The vibes, the food, and the struggle service made it an experience. Would I go back? Absolutely--just with a reservation and maybe a snack for the wait.

Great vibes, strong mimosas, good music, and juicy food! What more could you want? We visited back in January for my friend's birthday and had a funky good time. The lamb chops were juicy and well seasoned. Our bartender was great. I have no complaints and would definitely go back.

I was pleased with the ambiance and service. The entrees were not cheap, so I expected excellence. Well, the food was great and the drinks strong! I'll be back.

The food and cocktails were outstanding! The service was very good, too. Loved the oxtails and grits and the waffles.

The breakfast club is a great restaurant always great food and ambience. During this visit, my friends and I decided to sit at the bar because it was crowded so I definitely recommend making a reservation. Our service at this visit, however wasn't the greatest because they were very busy so our food did take a little over an hour. But the food made up for the weight. Some of us got Bronzino wings and mac & cheese. I highly recommend the Bronzino. It is always delicious. I got the wings for the first time and I would also recommend the mac & cheese very flavorful the chefs do such a great job!

First impression: 1. Sad that we had 3 out of 6 people at the restaurant but that wasn't enough to get seated. We were told 60% had to be there. This required us to stand in a very small area near the door, which opened repeatedly, of course, to let cold air in. Our 4th person came in and we were golden. 2. The restaurant is small but cute, with a bar as soon as you walk in, behind a glass wall you can see through. Service: SO friendly BUT just as we read about - it is SO slow. We put our drink orders in and waited SO long to get them. The 6th person came in and waited no less than 20 minutes to get approached for her order. This is problematic since we were told there was a 2 hour cap on the time we had for our table. Throughout our time there, we waited and waited. We waited so long that we flagged down other servers. Then the food came out to half of our group and the rest of us waited again. Mine was last. Sigh. I'm happy I ordered apps because I would've been SO hangry. Food: 1. Wings - Nice, large, crispy and flavorful. 2. Deviled eggs with shrimp - You get 3 of the largest, crispiest, flavorful shrimp. The egg was just fine against the standout shrimp. 3. Seafood Mac n Cheese - Mac was super cheesy and cooked well but all the cheese may have overpowered the seafood a bit. Definitely enough to share which I'd suggest instead, then order something else to share. 4. Cake - Warm, buttery, with whipped cream. This was so surprisingly good. My mocktail was cute and delish. All in all, I'd go back for the food and expect to wait. Better yet, I hope they improve their processes back in the kitchen or with the serve staff. I'm not sure where the problem is, but it could definitely be improved and this place would be a 5.

The best brunch food that I've had in awhile! The servers are a little delayed which I would assume that is due to the businesses of the restaurant! The aesthetics of the restaurant is very nice. I love the openness but I wish there were more seating!! This restaurant is not the best for large crowds due to the size of the restaurant so if you're trying to plan a big party unless you're booking out the restaurant don't even bother trying to come here for a large family event! Anyway, if it's just you and your girlfriend and you're going for brunch, this is the spot to go to because again the food and the drinks are top-tier!

Four of us met at The Breakfast Club this past summer while in town and it was truly a vibe! Once we got seated and settled in at our table, I understood why another colleague suggested our friend not bring her baby. It isn't the most family friendly, depending on when you go and we were there during the height of Sunday brunch. It can get very lively as can the crowd, especially once the adult beverages get to flowing. The table setup can be a little tight for high chairs or carriages also - not ideal. The service was good, the live music was amazing and the food was pretty tasty also! The cocktails were aesthetically pleasing and flavorful with tons of options. The menu is full of great fare to choose from. We shared some delicious wings to start. Everything from the breakfast sandwiches & french toast, to the mac n cheese, to the oxtail & grits and breakfast potatoes was yummy, served hot and in large enough portions. I'll have to remember which cocktails we had but I feel like my second one had sorrell in it - Fenton Street Evening. The first one was likely Mint Prohibition or Dreaming of Paradise. We were able to find close by parking on the street while our friends parked a block or two down the road. Our wait wasn't horribly long. We enjoyed the energy of the spot and are overall happy we went. When traveling domestically I like going to spots that I know I can't get in my own home city so this was a great choice. Check out The Breakfast Club if you like live jazz/ RnB and good brunch food. You'll also be supporting a black owned business!

I really enjoyed this establishment. Came on a Sunday at 9:30 and it was pretty empty (just like I like it). We did have a reservation. Drink: (made by bartender) I had the bootlegger but with Tequila. I had 2 and honestly I felt it bad. Food: The club omelette with crab was delicious! I usually get a French toast or something but this may be my new go to. Very filling and I had some to go home with. Ambiance: Causal

I've gone to the breakfast club twice and am blown away each time! Somebody is putting their foot in this food every time! I've gone for happy hour and early lunch. They know the secret to make a well flavored and tinder oxtail the oxtail friend rice was PERFECT! The rice has so much flavor and texture alone that the oxtails just set it off! The lamb was cooked almost to perfection, but it was flavored well! The happy hour menu was off the chain. You HAVE TO HAVE the oxtail eggrolls and the crab fritters 11/10! The drinks across the board are fantastic. As well. Servers are polite and laidback. There was no real wait time for seating or food, but you are able to make reservations. The vibe inside is very aesthetic and modern with pops of color and class. Make it a habit to visit often!

From the beginning of my visit, I knew this place would be one of my least enjoyable dining experiences to date. The staff is very uncouth, swearing and speaking loudly at the bar. I'm all for expressions of joy as a form of creative resistance but this was a bit much. For an establishment that prides itself on having cocktails, I was aghast when my Bloody Mary arrived in a plastic cup. Furthermore, the drink was a purchased pre-mix. It was giving Costco, and in truth I would have preferred a Costco premix. I don't think I've had a worse Bloody Mary. Based on the menu and pricing, I guess I just expected something more in terms of service ware and presentation. I ended up sitting at the bar, because the host informed me that there were reservations which meant I couldn't be seated immediately. The irony is, the same tables that were empty at the start of my encounter in this place, remained so through the conclusion of my meal. The best part of my experience was the chicken and French toast. It was edible. For a $75 breakfast, I walk away knowing better. When the experience starts off poorly, just walk away.

I've visited The Breakfast Club several times for brunch and each time it gets better and never disappoints! This particular time I had the decadent ice cream donut sprinkled with powdered sugar and a hint of strawberries, the fall off the bone well seasoned oxtails with potatoes and an egg, and a beverage. Everything was packed with flavor and super delicious. The food portions are a nice size and my stomach is always satisfied. My entree and dessert were recommended by my server and he did an excellent job with the recommendations so much so that I always order the same entree! I really like how spacious it is both at the tables and bars and the music wasn't too loud overpowering conversations. This place is on my list of recommended brunch places in Maryland!

Solid meal. Seafood grits with a great amount of seafood and seasoning. Bacon was nice and crispy. Eggs were done well. Well done The Breakfast Club! I needed more grits than what comes with the meal since there's so much sauce. I would definitely recommend. All of the staff were really nice!

Would've gave 4 stars but the service SUCKED! The wait was weird. The server never checked on us. The menu is pricey but delish

I love Lady Day, so I always have to take a picture of this Phenomenal Woman when I come in. Just beautiful artwork. I can come here and just order cocktails and the Garlic Peeper Shrimp, with the buttery, garlicky, warm and crispy toast. Then you dip it in the garlic pepper sauce...... just simply amazing. The music is always on point and the service is awesome.

I came here on a Saturday for brunch with my friends, and the atmosphere was serene and inviting, with a lovely jazz vibe that set the tone for a relaxing meal. Once seated, our waiter KB was attentive and asked if it was our first visit. He offered to explain the menu and made great recommendations for drinks and food. I ordered the Rhythm and Blues drink, and it certainly packed a punch! For my entree, I chose the vanilla bean French toast, accompanied by bacon and potatoes (not pictured). My friends and I all enjoyed our meals and agreed we'd return to explore more of the menu, especially the happy hour--I'm eager to try the oxtail egg rolls next time.

I went here on my birthday and it was the best food EVER!! The service was fantastic but I was very disappointed that I made a reservation and while I arrived 6 minutes late, I was not seated inside as requested. My seats were given away and they sat me outside with my party instead. It was disappointing but I made the best of it as much as I could. From what I saw, the inside was nice. The oxtails and grits were tender and mouthwatering. The potatoes left a lot to be desired because they are not seasoned. Not even a drop of salt. Hope to come here again one day!

We ate here last Sunday while on vacation. We had such a wonderful experience. The place is nicely decorated and the food was amazing. I had the Club omelette with added bacon. Every bite was delicious. My BIL tried the oxtail & grits and he said the flavor was amazing. Everything was made with so much love. The staff was polite and attentive. I 100% recommend this place. I wish I had taken a picture of our food to share.

Definitely a sneaky spot for good food and vibes! Better seating available when you set reservations but luckily I was able to sit at the bar area. The food was delicious, and made with care. The French toast will definitely see me again. My only issue was that the server kept forgetting what our order was but other servers were stepping in to make sure everything was correct and smooth. For a Saturday walk in at noon i was pretty happy with how fast I was serviced. Overall 8/10 will be back

Greatest Birthday Gift was finding this gem. Me and the wife ate breakfast went to the hotel took a nap and went right back for dinner with no regrets. Service was great drinks, ambience and everything in between is amazing. Food is awesome regardless of what you order, we've been back about 6 times now and we live 1 hour away. This is our hidden gem I can't shut up about, I don't want any influencer getting ahold of this one but it may be too late.

The restaurant was really really busy, but they found a table for me and My Mother outside on the patio. It was especially sweet for me because my mother is over 80 years old and not vaccinated and this was the first restaurant we went to since the pandemic where she could dine outside and feel comfortable. The waitress was amazing and recommended really great options and the food was delicious and hot. I really enjoyed the mocktail options and it really made my mom's day and she felt fancy. The decor is gorgeous inside as well!

This entire review is a shoutout to Ray, the bartender/server specifically. On a busy Sunday brunch hour, Ray was the best. He suggested great items to me, my good girlfriend and her 4-year son that tagged along with us for the day. He was truly the gem of the afternoon. The Great Gatsby drinks were probably the best decision she and I could've made at 11:30a. Loved the service, loved Ray, and loved the trip the Breakfast Club!

This spot is definitely worth checking out, but I would not go there if I was in a hurry. The good: It's a cool hip scene, young crowd, they have a nice bar and overall it's a nice looking place. The food is delicious, I have to give them that, I got the chicken and waffles and it was definitely very good, and the waffle was made with a very tasty and fresh batter. We also had an omelette with potatoes and it really was perfectly made. The cooks are on point for sure, and they are very generous with the food. We could not finish all of it, we were stuffed. Room for improvement: Any place that charges automatic 18% gratuity to their table is going to have servers that do not give their all because you have now taken that incentive from them, and that is the experience we got. Our server was nice, but we only saw him at the beginning to take our order and at the end to ask him for the check, he did not come to check on us at any other point. We saw the nice girl who poured water and the photographer who sells you framed pics more than we did our server. So something worth keeping in mind. Also, the food took almost an hour to get there. We were not in a hurry, and they were not very busy when we first got there, but they definitely do get packed, so I can only imagine that it may take a while to get the food turned around once it does get busy. I definitely would not come here if you are trying to squeeze it in with other plans. But, if you have time and you don't mind service not being the best the food is definitely worth checking out.

I'm backkkk. :) Well, first let's start with the fact that we were over an hour late for our reservation I.e. we missed it lol. But, even with that the Breakfast Club was very accommodating. We were able to be immediately seated at the bar, where we were consistently checked on and quickly served. Additionally, our waiter was amazing. He was very attentive and kind. I got the oh so auhmazing seafood and grits (again) and per usual, it over delivered. I imagine that this savory dish was cooked with so much love. We also ordered the vanilla bean french toast, which thoroughly appeased our sweet tooth. Lastly, my friend had the Collegiate, and that will always be a staple recommendation that I give for my friends that join me. It just never misses. From the perfectly cooked potatoes to the oxtails... Just exquisite! Will be back!

The food is amazing!!!!! The oxtails and grits were seasoned perfectly. The chicken and French toast was pretty good as well. The staff is amazing. I don't remember the name of the drink but my server recommended it and it was good. It's kinda small inside and there is usually a wait if you don't sit at the bar. There is a free parking garage a block away which is super convenient since this restaurant is in downtown Silver Spring. I can't wait to go back.