The best cafes in Anne Arundel County

4 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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PJ's Coffee

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New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

3569 Russett Green E (Laurel)

“New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.”

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Baltimore Coffee & Tea Company

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Consider this your midweek caffeine plan. Baltimore Coffee & Tea Company roasts to order with your name and roast date on the bag, plus a…

1110 Town Center Blvd (Odenton)

“Consider this your midweek caffeine plan. Baltimore Coffee & Tea Company roasts to order with your name and roast date on the bag, plus a deep tea lineup and gourmet sweets and gifts that make weekday mornings more civilized... swing by this week and upgrade your daily sip.”

From the Columbia newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Grump's Cafe

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Breakfast served all day, burgers that actually require two hands, and the kind of chicken and waffles you think about mid-meeting. Grump's…

117 Hillsmere Dr (Annapolis)

“Breakfast served all day, burgers that actually require two hands, and the kind of chicken and waffles you think about mid-meeting. Grump's Cafe also slings proper morning cocktails like mimosas, Bloody Marys and Orange Crushes, so call it a victory lap for your week.”

From the Annapolis newsletter, October 8, 2026

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Grump’s Cafe Crofton

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When the weekday scramble hits, Grump’s Cafe Crofton delivers the kind of no-fuss breakfast, lunch and dinner you can rely on. Peek their…

2299 Johns Hopkins Rd (Gambrills)

“When the weekday scramble hits, Grump’s Cafe Crofton delivers the kind of no-fuss breakfast, lunch and dinner you can rely on. Peek their menus and order online, then let the comfort carbs carry you through whatever Bowie throws at you.”

From the Bowie newsletter, October 8, 2026

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