Old Mill Cafe

Ellicott City, MD · Cafe

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Ellicott City
#15
of 199 restaurants
City Percentile
82%
rating percentile
Address
Old Mill Cafe, 4 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone
(410) 465-2253
Website
www.oldmill-cafe.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

Old Mill Cafe is a restaurant located in Ellicott City, MD. It is one of 199 restaurants listed in Ellicott City. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Ellicott City city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #15 of 199 restaurants in Ellicott City. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Old Mill Cafe

A casual eats coffee shop and bakery in the heart of Historic Ellicott City, Maryland. Offering craft coffee, fresh baked goods, crepes and bites.

Hours

Saturday8 AM–5 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Dan Evans · Mar 2026

Truly enjoyed this visit, as the combination of a great vibe, comfy interior, kind customer service, local flavor, and tasty food was a positive one! Located at the end of Ellicott City's Main Street, just beyond the train bridge, they have their own parking lot and are a short walk from a large public lot. Liked my BLT on sourdough plus my spinach salad. I appreciated their sincere commitment to local artists and history. Variety of visitors, and all seemed to be doing well. Clean.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mindy Gauthier · Nov 2025

Delicious bakery items, sandwiches and coffee & tea selections. Friendly staff, plenty of seating, indoors and out. Outdoor seating is beautifully decorated. Seasonal coffee was delicious. Pumpkin scone perfect. Lots of unique local decor and food items for sale. Fun book nook.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Teresa · Nov 2025

We came here because of the reviews. However it was a little disappointing. Ambiance: quaint, cute little place with cute courtyard seating. Counter staff and waiting satff: very nice and pleasant greeting customers. Food: mehh, we ordered a Turkey and Cheddar sandwich, a caprese on sour dough bread instead of Ciabatta, a pumpkin spice latte and a harvest Chai (asked for bith to be extra extra hot). My Harvest Chai was really good except it was not extra hot. The pumpkin spice latte was bland, could not taste the pumpkin spice at all. Turkey sandwich was alright, nothing special too much mustard. Caprese sandwich: I have had better ones at different places - the Mozzarella was too thick, the pesto was salty and wasn't spread out, just a glob in the middle and same with the balsamic dressi

★★★★★ 5.0 Vincent Sheppard · Feb 2026

The food is consistently delicious — from hearty breakfast plates to freshly baked pastries, everything is made with care and quality ingredients. The coffee is rich and flavorful, and their menu offers something for everyone. Portions are generous, and presentation is always inviting. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, making every visit a pleasant experience. Old Mill Cafe is a gem for anyone looking for tasty food, great coffee, and a comfortable, inviting environment. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ 5.0 Faith Tackett · Feb 2026

I am so happy I have found this gem. I've been back a few times already, and each time I have a great experience. The food is great, the drinks are phenomenal, and the service is exceptional. Its a cafe style restaurant, you order at the counter and wait at your table with a number. The food is quick! The sandwich's have all been good! My favorite so far has been the hummus toast, but it was nearly tied with the caprese. The coffee was delicious, and high quality too. I enjoyed a latte with toffee caramel syrup and oat milk! The shop has its own private parking lot. despite its popularity, I have never once failed to find a spot. This place is a must try!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

CafeArt cafeBakeryBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopEvent venueSandwich shop

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