Simply Marie’s

We ate there this morning and had the best pancakes in Baltimore! They were soft and fluffy but had these magical crispy sweet edges.
Eggs Benedict and home fries were delicious too, with hollandaise that tastes truly homemade. We shared both and even with big portions the plates were almost licked clean.
We will definitely be heading back!
I was surprised and disappointed to read the most recent review before this (by C B.
). The remarks about a «black entrepreneur… chasing the dream» (oh and doing so, «earnestly») are just shockingly condescending and racist.
Anyway, if you’re looking for really tasty, homemade breakfast food a short walk from Patterson Park, check this place out. Marie and Rob were friendly and fun to chat with too. :)

I’ve come here on several occasions over the years. I find the many reviews for such a small even hidden place impressive. While I see most reviews for Simply Marie’s are positive, there a few negatives.
This is my take and response to some of the negative comments. When you go in to eat at Simply Marie’s, the food you are going to eat is prepared by Ms. Marie (at least I presume that her name is Marie, but I never asked!). She is a black female entrepreneur in a predominantly white neighborhood. Her mannerisms probably don’t match what some of the patrons are used to. While I find her a little curt and perhaps not the warmest individual I’ve ever met, I do appreciate her chasing the dream – the dream of running her own business, being her own boss, taking credit and blame for the fruits of her labor. If you’ve ever been in business for yourself — and I mean, legitmately in business, like Tax ID #, physical location, accountant, and licenses kind-​of-​in-​business for yourself business, you would be able to tell that she earnestly wants you to LOVE the food she makes. I really do appreciate the legitmate effort that she puts into her business. I get the feeling that she reads every review, whether it be on Unilocal or elsewhere – and while it’s strictly business, I sense she takes it personal – and she should! Being a small business owner in America is brutal!
I can tell you that what I enjoy the most and am willing to buy from Miss Marie, is her Biscuits and Gravy. While, I’m a salty food lover, however, even for me, the gravy is on the salty side. I hope to try her Chicken and Waffles one day. The homefries are probably her signature breakfast accompaniment — and her best. I like them a lot and I wish I knew how to make them at home. Pricing for her food is fairly par – I understand that her volume may not be high enough for her to fiscally lower her margins – but I always come in hoping for a greater value.
Simply Maries has a small dining area which I find quaint. I never gone when it’s been busy – sometimes a one or two other patrons. There has always been room to eat – but on the flip side, generally, it’s a take out.
Should you come here? Well, if you are looking breakfast food and are not in the mood for cooking it up yourself – then Maries is certainly an option.

All I can say is… delicious! I had the chicken and waffles and it was so good. I literally cleaned my plate! Plus I had a homemade biscuit with butter and jelly and tasted the home fries… Everything is reasonably priced and I just loved Ms. Marie. She was so friendly and down to earth! I’m certainly going to try this place the next time I’m in the area.

Whoa. I’ve been missing out on this since I moved down here a few years ago. I ordered the sausage gravy on a big biscuit and home fries. The biscuit was awesome. Crispy and flaky, great under the gravy, which itself was some if the best I’ve ever had. But the star I must day were the home fries. Good night, if you go there for one reason, it’s the home fries. Seasoned to perfection and the best. A+ breakfast

Just happened to stumble upon Marie’s with my Girlfriend. Marie is so nice with very fast service. The brrakfast was excellent with all the flavors mixed well together. I recommend eating here for breakfast

No place to eat, food was super expensive for the environment, and it wasn’t really that good. Shocked at the high reviews this place has, we will stick to Sip & Bite for real breakfast.

I like this place. Is this a place to sit and relax? Maybe not. And I will stick to what I know I like on the menu; the home fries and Biscuits and Gravy. But those things are done very well and the portions are huge. On nice days, I took the food over to Canton Waterfront Park with the pup and had a picnic. Go with low expectations of the setting, you may have to ring the doorbell to get in and appreciate Marie’s for what it is; good home cooking and kick ass home fries.

First time and it wont be the last time eating here. Awesome food, Excellent customer service and Great attitude from the owner. We were treated good. It should’ve of been 5 stars!

Decided to try this place for a late breakfast. It was rated really well on here, looked amazing, was close by so we decided to give it a try. Half an hour till close, so we called ahead to get our order in and do pick up. The chicken and waffles were OK at best but did not come with their popular mambo sauce although it was specifically ordered. We also ordered the eggs Benny with home fries and sausage gravy that everyone raved about and that they are known for. The hollandaise had no taste, my poached eggs were both hardboiled (one of the hard yolks was actually removed and laying on top like a joke) and my home fries were burnt to a crisp. The gravy was good, it’s just to bad I had nothing edible to put it on. Worst of all was that the previous high reviews as well as the reception we got both on the phone and during pick up was almost as if we were a nuisance and led us to believe the poor quality was intentional. NOT COMING HERE AGAIN!

Good to know there is good southern food up north in Baltimore. Marie is cooking, her nephew was working and while my first choice was not available I was really happy with my breakfast. Marie let us try some mambo sauce which is great, we will be back soon!

Simply Marie’s is a lovely local restaurant in Baltimore! Although I am not from the area, we were staying with a friend who lives in the neighborhood and stopped by. The food was delicious and the hospitality was amazing! The feeling of community was alive and well. The breakfast sandwich with turkey sausage on a bagel was great! Next time I visit Baltimore, I am sure to go back.

Delicious homemade breakfast! Best breakfast in Baltimore! Fresh food and friendly service. For real we will be back

Chicken and waffles with mambo sauce. This was such a treat and we were so excited to eat local! The staff was great and we ate in by the front bar. Wife got the hash platter and had to get the home fries. They live up to the reputation.
Seriously go here for the first meal of the day!

I have heard of this place for years and it had quite the name… pretty much unwarranted. I ordered the French toast which came with three eggs over easy and sausage and it was not very good. The French toast had an odd flavor to it and was a little soggy. The eggs were fine but the sausage looked like it was freshly taken out of a package and re-​heated in a barrel of grease. Simply Disappointing.

Found this place a couple blocks from a friend’s place in Canton. Saw the good reviews and decided to give it a shot with my group of friends.
Walked in and was immediately greeted by the friendly smile of the waiter/​cashier behind the counter who in turn gave us menus and recommendations. 5 star service right there!
Ordered the wrap with eggs and bacon with honey wheat tortilla and cheddar. This along with their potatos/​hash browns was a solid choice for a breakfast meal. My friends and I were pleased with both quality and quantity of the food. Some regretted not being able to finish.
Definitely a spot to hit up for Sunday brunch after a night out

Pancakes and sausage gravy biscuits were great. Omelette was a little salty, but I think it was because of the bacon. Toddler approved! Has only a few seats. We sat outside and it was wonderful. Staff was very friendly.

Breakfast, breakfast, breakfast. From early morning until early afternoon. The cooks and hostess are friendly. Every break fast I had from here taste like home, Americus GA. The biscuits are super most and authentic. Even the vegetarian omlette was dvine. It’s seems simple, but their home fries are favorite item on the menu. Can’t wait to go there every morning, excepts Monday’s of course.

I had high expectations of this place, and don’t feel it lived up to them. Granted, the food is pretty good, inexpensive, and they give you huge portions. But the inside is way too tiny — there’s only one table, so you can only sit there for a max 20 minutes, and they have 6ish barstools. It was incredibly hot and stuffy, and the staff wasn’t friendly. I would definitely recommend just ordering the food and taking it home or to the park

Solid spot for a breakfast after a heavy night of drinking.
Biscuits and gravy were ok, best I’ve found so far in Bmore, but nothing to write home about.
Chicken and Waffles were good. Wished they would make the chicken skin crispier. They may need to redredge. The flavor was all there. I would order again and again. Just something about crispy chicken skin, soft waffle, mixed with the sweetness of the syrup, and saltiness of the chicken itself.
Eggs benedict construction was good. The taste was lacking due to the heavy hand on the italian seasoning that was all over the dish. Hollandaise sauce needed just another squeeze of lemon. Not bad, but I wouldn“t order again.
Don’t go thrash your well earned dollars at some high end brunch spot and get average food. The prices are fair for the food that is offered. I would return.

Fabulous food, friendly service and great atmosphere! The food was cooked and served by Marie herself and the food came out very fast even though I ordered eggs Benedict. Will definitely stop back by next time I’m in the area!

Delicious chicken and waffles, just be prepared to put up with some attitude, because they don’t really want to make you delicious chicken and waffles. As others have mentioned, when you order the best dish on the menu, which you should, you’ll be dismissively told it takes 20 mins to prepare. Plan for this; my strategy is to call in a take-​out order over the phone.
If you live in the neighborhood as I do it is worth dealing with some sass once in a while for the sweet sweet fried chicken and lofty waffle. The chicken is «real» fried chicken, so good, in a different class than what you get at the Delmarva Café with the same dish. Marie’s could probably do big business as a late-​night chicken shack.

Terrible! If there’s a zero star that’s my scoring!
I will break it down for you and it’s enough warning for you not be a victim.
First, we came at 12 noon for brunch and we actually needed to «ring the doorbell» so the door will be opened! Then as we walk in, bell chimes placed so low hit my bf’s forehead and he is 5’10 in height.
I wanted chicken and waffles but lady on the counter said its gonna take 20mins so I just ordered the omelet with crab and shrimp on it.
My bf wasn’t too hungry so I ordered 1 and lady asked me if I need a to share plate? My bf said He might just pinch one or two of my potato fries, and next thing I know, lady told me that’s additional $ 3!!!
Since when is sharing my plate of food chargeable with anything!!!
I zip my mouth and took a breath and as if it’s not enough, when she ask me for drink, I said il take plain water, then she prepared one in a cup while saying, «Now normally if my son is here he will charge you 50 cents but I’m not doing that, cz though we pay extra for water here il give this free for you but so you know next time if my son is here, he will charge you.»
WOW, thanks lady for doing me such a huge favor!!!
Now as I sat waiting, in my mind I knew the food must suck if service is like this and guess what, I was RIGHT!
Omelet fried in an oil used for thousands of times probably (old oil taste like when you fry fish and you used that oil to fry an egg!) barely any crabmeat and the shrimp? Oh my horrid! I barely survived my first few bites. I guess I was hoping it could potentially get better but I know that’s a dumb assumption.
The wheat bread was too soggy from too much butter, potato fries in grease and high salt.
So to those who scored this crappy place 4 stars, please rearrange your palate and get some decent place to eat! I paid $ 17 total for an omelet here!
I work hard for my money and paying for such horrible food is a crime in my book!
And oh, she did ask me if I liked my food and when I was being polite to say, I’m okay with it, she clarified why and I lied to say that I really want the chicken and waffles so I’m disappointed. She smiled and said, next call me ahead so il cook it and il give you a discount!
Thanks, but NO THANKS!

I had been hearing about this place forever from the local community, so we finally went this weekend and got the breakfast to go and took it to the park. The place isn’t big, but there’s a bunch of stools and a few tables. We got a TON of food for very little money, and it was good, hot, and tasty! They had biscuits as big as my face, I swear, I’m going to get one next time. They had typical breakfast diner food, but in a non diner setting. Definitely going to be my new walk to place for a diner type breakfast.

I’ll preface this by saying that I’m a Jew…
The whole restaurant has this creepy Catholic hoax décor, so I felt a little eerie spending my Sunday morning breakfast hungover and surrounded by crosses, but then I indulged in the cheesy tater tot things and realized that God obviously loves me.
Awesome spot. Pray on