Submitted by hymie0 t3_11e480r in ColumbiaMD
I'm told that three local Eggspectations, including the one in Ellicott City, are closing, renovating, and rebranding. Does anybody have the inside scoop?
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Pgie t1_jacbrzq wrote
The one in Gambrills at Waugh Chapel has been open not much more than a year, I think. And a new one is scheduled to be in the Beacon Square mixed use development currently under construction on Riva Road in Annapolis.
gametime-2001 t1_jacdb3h wrote
Anyone know what happens to gift cards?
Avocadofarmer32 t1_jacfojo wrote
They just opened one in Baltimore within the last 2 months or so? That will rebrand already?
b-rar t1_jachgmz wrote
I'm glad because that name is horrible. It sounds like the name of a fake fertility clinic in the Bob's Burgers opening sequence.
MisterCheesy t1_jacl8rp wrote
We stopped going to Eggspectations, theres so many better places around for brunch that we like better. And cheaper too. In fact “Cheaper than Eggspectations” is kind of a saying in our family when we go out to eat.
TeaEarlGrayHotSauce t1_jacoms2 wrote
Our family liked Eggspectations when we lived in Ellicott City, but they always had OAN playing in the bar when we went which was kind of a weird vibe. We live in Urbana now, but we'll probably check it out after they reopen out of curiosity.
TwinPeaksNFootball t1_jacracy wrote
Dear new place: Add scrapple to your menu.
th3Y3ti t1_jacxamt wrote
I’m sorry that’s a BAD thing?
CaptainJeff t1_jad02ic wrote
The location in Owings Mills is staying as Eggspectations.
My understanding is that the owners of the Ellicott City one was tired of paying the franchise fees, so broke away from Eggspectations. Have heard, but cannot confirm, a very heavy breakfast-focused menu as opposed to the extensive, all-day, menu that was there. If true, pretty disappointing to me, but I look forward to seeing what they have when they open.
hymie0 OP t1_jad58xk wrote
I didn't say "all of them."
b-rar t1_jada21k wrote
If I'm trying to get brunch? Yes
cpurcell34 t1_jadt9hm wrote
Are you the person that scowls at people going to TGI Fridays on a Monday?
b-rar t1_jadwccs wrote
There's no good day to be at a Fridays
tacitus59 t1_jaemsci wrote
Yes, its also noisy at least the EC one is. Hopefully the remodel will fix that. I found the food always pretty good there - but haven't been in awhile.
TwinPeaksNFootball t1_jaest3p wrote
Actually, name your place "Scrapples" and watch the money roll in.
JimboFett87 t1_jaet1v6 wrote
What you mean you don't like waiting for 3 hours for brunch? /s
telmar25 t1_jaevnkz wrote
Interesting. In EC at least they seem to do great business. Given that we don’t have things like Miss Shirley’s or Atwater’s out in the Columbia area, they’ve been at least a solid option for breakfast and lunch.
AKnitWit777 t1_jac9z91 wrote
Yes, they'll be called JAM after the renovation and will reopen in March. Some menu changes and probably a decor refresh. They're apparently breaking away from the Canadian restaurants.
ETA: I heard it was just the Ellicott City location that's rebranding.