Eggspectation - Burtonsville — Restaurant in Fairland

The food and service at this new restaurant are quite good, but it’s worth noting that they’re still learning the ropes. The prices can be a bit steep, but for some of the meals, it’s worth it. My spouse and I have been there three times now. Our first two visits were with Cici, who was a very sweet and kind server. However, my last visit was with a server who barely checked in with us and seemed visibly unhappy. It might just be personalities, but that was my experience.

Their menu is very creative. On our most recent visit, we ordered the Bene-Ducked and Fried Chicken & Waffle. The duck was pleasantly surprising, not as greasy as the meat can be, but it could use more flavor. It sat on top of an untoasted croissant, which would have been better if it was a bit toasty. The duck, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce together are already soft, so I think it needed some crunch somewhere. The poached eggs were a tad overcooked and not as runny as I would have liked. The side salad was great, considering the dressing on the same salad during my first visit was a bit too lemony for my taste. The Bene-Ducked was filling but lacked flavor and wasn’t worth the $23 price. Still, it was a fun experience to try.

The Fried Chicken & Waffle was much better. It was juicy, crispy, and flavorful. The waffle had a nice crunch, and it was soft on the inside. Sweet and savory fans will love this dish. I would definitely get it again. The chicken was very tender and seasoned well, and combined with the waffle, you’ll be stuffed and in a happy food coma by your last bite.

Eggspectation, known for its eggs, is also famous for its Lyonnaise-style potatoes. Served as a side with most of their menu items, including benedicts and omelettes, these potatoes are supposed to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. However, my experience has been disappointing. Each time I’ve tried them, they’ve been too soft and lacking in that crisp texture. My spouse, on the other hand, enjoys them that way, and some may as well.

The Eggsuberant ($18) comes with two pancakes, two eggs any style, and your choice of bacon, ham, or Fontanini sausage. It’s also served with Lyonnaise-style potatoes. The pancakes had a surprisingly lemony aftertaste, which my spouse enjoyed, but I wasn’t a big fan. I’ve seen some reviewers mention that the bacon tastes artificial, but I don’t think that’s entirely accurate. If I were to order this dish again, I would either opt for substituting the pancakes with waffles or try the french toast instead.

My favorite dish so far is the Eggspectation Crêpe ($15). I’m a fan of a combination of ham and cheese, and adding eggs and hollandaise sauce makes it even better. The crepe is incredibly light, and everything melts together - so delicious!

Overall, Eggspectation has a great atmosphere and is very tidy. However, expect some slow service since they’re a new restaurant and are busy during peak breakfast and brunch hours. Some menu items are a miss (sorry, potatoes and Bene-Ducked), while others truly exceed your eggspectations like the Fried Chicken & Waffle and...

I’ve been seeing these spots pop up all over the place. It was just time for me to go into one!! So I did, & I chose their newest location. Spoiler alert…I was not disappointed at all!! Let’s GO!! . Where I am: @eggspectationusa . Location Reviewed: 15763 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Green Light Juice ($7 with spinach, apple, ginger, & mint). Healthy, fulfilling, & tasty!!

STAMP!! Their Tropical Teaser Smoothie ($7 with pineapple, mango, banana, & orange juice). Smooth, cold, & fruity!!

STAMP!! Their Gooey Goose Bread ($9 Artisan bread with salted caramel, maple sauce, cinnamon, & sugar). Slim…GET THIS!!! That’s it!!

LIKE THAT! Their Firecracker Shrimp ($16 with a sriracha aioli, a spicy slaw, chimichurri, & avocado). Nicely flavored shrimp, & crispy!!

STAMP!! Their Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes ($19 with fresh blueberries, blueberry compote, lemon ricotta cheese, fresh warm syrup). Good folks this was lemony, fluffy, the cheese was sweet with warm syrup!!

LIKE THAT! Their Nashville Hot Chicken Benny ($25 Benedict poached eggs with hollandaise sauce over Nashville hot chicken breast on toasted English muffins with pickles, side salad, & Lyonnaise potatoes). The chicken has serious heat to it, the potatoes, & salad were DELICIOUS.

STAMP!! Their Lamb & Eggs ($38 with 3 French double cut baby lamb chops, with Argentinian chimichurri, scrambled eggs with cheddar, & Lyonnaise potatoes). Tender chops, with that tasty chimichurri!!

STAMP!! Their Eggstravaganza ($19 with 2 brioche bread French toast, 2 pieces of bacon, Lyonnaise potatoes, 2 fried hard eggs with cheddar, & link sausage-$6 extra). A elevated simple breakfast!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Just go!! . Accessibility: It’s wheelchair friendly, & it’s differently abled persons friendly.

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My husband and I went to Eggspectation Burtonsville for brunch and overall had a good experience. The biggest downside is the wait — it seems to always be about an hour, and they don’t take reservations or offer a call-ahead system. That can be a little frustrating since there isn’t much to do nearby while you wait. Luckily, we were able to grab seats at the bar, so we didn’t end up waiting the full hour.

I ordered the mimosa flight, which was definitely worth it. For food, we went with brunch classics — the chicken & waffle and the shrimp & grits. The chicken & waffle was a generous portion, though the chicken could’ve used a bit more seasoning (I’d recommend asking for Tabasco when you order). The shrimp & grits, on the other hand, were absolutely delicious.

I went back two weeks later with my sister for Sunday brunch to give the spot another try. Same situation with the wait — about an hour seems to be the standard. This time we were seated near the bathroom/kitchen, which wasn’t ideal, though thankfully there weren’t any funky smells. We started with the Gooey Goosebread, which is very reminiscent of monkey bread and sooo good. For entrées, we tried the breakfast taco trio (solid choice, but note that the chorizo has some spice) and the Grand Marnier French toast. The French toast was fantastic — portions are huge, with three thick slices that are definitely shareable.

All in all, Eggspectation Burtonsville serves tasty brunch food with generous portions, but the long wait and lack of reservations make it a “plan ahead”...