Chappie’s

I like the Prime Rib special on Wednesdays and the Fish and Chips on Fridays. Service is okay. Ambiance is not really the point here. Would both repeat and recommend.

Came in around 11:45 for a quick brunch. It’s seat yourself but there’s no sign saying that so we stood around for a few minutes until a waitress told us to sit wherever.
No one came in after us. There were roughly 8 tables during our time, with 2 – 3 waitresses, and 2 bus kids. We ordered 2 of their simple specials: eggs, bacon, home fries, and toast. We waited over a half hour for our food. Not sure why it took so long as it was a simple breakfast order with no special requests. When it did finally come out, around 12:30, it was barely warm.
Atmosphere is interesting. A very 70’s Bates Motel feel.
Food wasn’t anything special, especially arriving badly warm, and the portions were very small for the price.
We overheard the waitress complaining that it was «crazy busy». 8 out of 25 possible tables with the staff they had is not busy.
Bottom line: would not recommend.

It’s a decent bar with decent food and good prices. Little karaōke on Friday Eve’s. Décor is lacking and the people it attracts may turn some people off. It may have been a biker bar back in the day.

The staff could not have been friendlier! The food was great and I feel satisfied. I will certainly come back again. I had their daily special the «French Toast Sammie». Never had it before and it was amazing!

We had a burger and crab soup and they were barely average. Fries and soup were only warm as if they had been sitting. This place is a dump. Simple meal took 39 minutes for just the burger and fries and a cup of soup. Will not be back.

Best Maryland crab soup around (taste like Mama’s homemade). Home fries also reminded me of Mom’s Saturday morning breakfast… OUTSTANDING! Service is slow, but very pleasant staff. Never had a bad meal there. Get a bowl of that crab soup and I’m certain you’ll agree is was worth the wait… and perfectly seasoned and spicy!

I am rating this diner fairly well because first, they have great coffee. Second, the pancakes and biscuits and gravy are solid. But most of all, they showed grace under pressure when a customer at the counter collapsed and paramedics were called. The service barely missed a beat.

My boyfriend and I come here quite often. The crab fries are amazinggggggg!!! We always have the same waitress not sure of her name, but she always goes out of her way to make sure that we are ok. I would totally recommend this place to anyone hungry and nearby!

I have to admit, I was hesitant to go here because the outside gave me a sort-​of flashback to Steve’s 40 East Restaurant (aka Steve’s Family Restaurant) — see my very first review, and you’ll understand.
However, I was pleasantly surprised, and I can now say that I’ve been here several times over the past couple years.
The first few visits were on the diner side, and I tried something different each time. Exit 10 Cheesesteak, burger, strip steak, and all were good, including the side dishes. One of my happiest surprises was realizing the vegetables were fresh and cooked properly, not canned and/​or otherwise mushy.
‘Da man tried a couple different things, too, and was usually happy with his dishes, with the exception of the crab cakes, which he said were too mayonnaise-​y and didn’t have enough lump meat.
Yes, the diner is dated and could use a face-​lift, but the food and service were good, and that mattered more.
Then we started going to the bar side. The drink prices are low (seriously, I had a hard time hitting $ 50 one night when I wanted to use a discount), but the same food somehow became hit-​or-​miss. I would say ¾ of the time it’s decent, but then you get a plate of cold food or soggy fries, and it’s a bummer.
We were going to trivia/​karaōke nights there for a little while, but I think that’s over with now. I’ve seen Radio Monkey play there (good cover band!!), and there’s a calendar with monthly appearances on there for other bands.
I’ve also seen APA games (billiards) going on, but there are only 2 tables. I’ve never actually used their pool tables (yet).
The bartenders are friendly (I like Weezy), and the bathrooms were recently revamped (thank you).
The bar seems/​seemed to have several regulars each time I go or have gone. I do wish that they would so something about the smell around the left half of the bar area.
There’s also a banquet room downstairs (who knew?!), where we attended a murder mystery dinner before. Again, the food was hit-​n-​miss with that, but the show was fun :-).

Pretty standard diner fare. Nothing will blow you hat off here, but if you’re close by, it’s worth stopping in. The staff is polite and is a bit slow at times, but it’s fine with me.
The building is older, the crowd is older so if you prefer younger and newer, perhaps the IHOP will be more of your liking.
I really like the creamed chipped beef and the reuben, although the 1000 Island dressing appears to be more like a cheese than the dressing, but still pretty good.

The turkey sandwich was good but the fries are always soggy.

I’m the type of guy who really enjoys a nice, solid breakfast regardless of the ambiance and fanciness level of the place I’m dining. Good old «greasy spoons» and «dives» are fine by me. And so it was that I was looking forward to trying Chappie’s, having read the other reviews that largely found the food to be good.
On the plus side, service was pretty good, and the coffee was better than most diner level coffee. Inv the negative side, I just didn’t dig our food. We ordered two dishes to split. The cream chip beef, better described as cream on toast, was a disappointment of King Kong size proportions. Plenty of cream, but do very little chipped beef that it left me thinking I’d have done better with a Swanson frozen «chipped beef in a bag.» Unforgivable. The western omelette was better, but a bit on the small side. The potatoes it was served it came in huge chunks, larger than in any home fries our hash browns I’ve ever experienced. And they were quite dry. The biscuit my partner had was okay, but very floury tasting.
I’ve wavered on whether to give a two or three star review, and am going with the lower primarily because of just how skimpy the cream chipped beef was on the beef. I was really hoping for a jewel in the rough, but was unfortunately disappointed.

My buddy and I meet here for breakfast a few times a month, usually on Mondays, so that is what this review is based off of. It’s never too crowded and the service couldn’t be nicer. The waitresses always make for great small-​talk about what’s going on in Baltimore.
I usually opt for the omelet or french toast. Always a plus when scrapple is available as a side. Prices are more than fair. Breakfast menu isn’t that extensive but you’ll find the necessities.

Not bad. Better than expected, really. The diner seating is better than the open tables in the «dining room» section from a décor perspective. The servers are friendly, but no-​nonsense diner waitresses that provide genuine local color. The burgers are pretty good, and cooked to order. A decade ago, when it was just the Beltway Diner, it was pretty much the same minus the expended dining space. The menu’s been revamped a little bit, and the kitchen’s better than in days past. Still, a solid greasy-​spoon. Good selection of pies and cakes for dessert, too.

so last sunday we cedided to try. it was my idea bcus we always drive by and I wanted to try. You would tgink that the food is not that good upon arrival but it surprised me! I had omelette with spinach, bacon and onion with side of white toast and homefries. my guyy had bacon toast homefries and pancakes. it was good and waitress was very nice. my son had bacon and some of my omelette. I cant wait to go back… want to try a waffle lol

Try the multi grain pancakes! Food is great, service is great, too. It is a nice neighborhood establishment and you don’t even need to comb your hair!

This place is definitely a dive. It’s old, dingy, and dark, and in need of some remodeling. The service is friendly but, a bit slow. However, the food here is great! Our burgers were cooked perfectly to order and they were juicy, flavorful, and fresh. Not to mention we got them for a daily lunch special for $ 3.99. We added fries for a slight up charge ($ 1-​$ 1.25 I think). The fries were also done perfectly. We also got the Old Bay wings. I thought they were great. My hubby thought they were a bit dry. They make their own Bleu cheese and Ranch dressing which really makes a difference! I will definitely eat here again if I am in the area. The menu has a lot of wonderful choices and it seems to be a spot for the regulars.

My wife and I went there for breakfast after a couple other places we tried had long lines. We should’ve gone here first! It was all yummy (especially the home fries, some of the best I’ve ever had) and inexpensive, too. We’ll be back!

A step through the HoJo’s time portal. A little beat superficially but good food and nice people inside.

They say first impressions can mean a lot. And when you go to an establishment and see sign on the door stating «No Club Colors» it leaves you with a bit of an unsettled feeling. But hey it was breakfast on a thursday morning, so how bad could it be. And the answer, not bad at all.
Now i am not sure what the history is of Chappie’s or the Motel, but a former Howard Johnson’s sort of comes to mind and it comes with the décor of a mid 80’s HoJo (wood paneling, formica tops, etc). As mentioned before we went in for breakfast about 10 am on a Thursday. Wasn’t busy at all, couple of tables in the dining room were being used and just one person at the countertop on the coffee shop side. We took some seats at the counter, were greeted promptly, handed menus, and had drink orders taken. The menu wasn’t particularly extensive, one page, all breakfast staples (pancakes, omelets, waffles, breakfast meats, etc), which was fine to me, we were there for breakfast. Orders were taken, two of us order omelets (including myself, western style), the other ordered pancakes.
Orders came out pretty quick. The omelets come out with potatoes (Yukon Gold, sliced, and fried) and with two pieces of toast (white bread) halved. The pancakes with the same toast and choice of breakfast meat (in this instance sausage links). The omelet i had (western style) was great, not overly dry, not overly wet. With the right amount of cheese, meat, and veg mixed in. I could have used a bit of a thinner cut and crisper potato but using the Yukon Gold and it’s flavor made up for that. Toast was in the medium range i prefer. My other compatriots similarly enjoyed their meals as well.
Finally price, for 3 people meals and drinks (coffee and juice) the price came in the high $ 20, which i found to be pretty affordable and a good deal. Would i come back, yes for breakfast (it close to a medical facility i take my parents to). Outside of breakfast, idk, that sign on the door has me a bit leery.