Café on the Grove

Went there for breakfast with my grandson. Between us we got scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, biscuits, yogurt, coffee, and soda. The eggs and home fries were not only home cooked tasting and quite delicious but the portions were more than generous. This is a cafeteria style place that has many breakfast dishes prepped in steamers and ready to serve, but will also make pancakes, French toast, and eggs cooked to order upon request. The coffee was quite good, although I had to wait a few minutes because all they had ready in the air pot was decaf. By the way, our total only came to $ 7.90. That was quite the meal for quite the price. I would definitely recommend this place for breakfast. I look forward to returning to give their lunch a try!

Carefully prepared, inexpensive but always tasty, lunch at Café on the Grove is a real find for Catonsville bargain seekers and a tremendous convenience for the patients and employees of Spring Grove Hospital Grounds. While the kitchen staff is always helpful, the café is currently being held hostage by a mean spirited and discourteous cashier who takes pleasure in ensuring that your visit will be a memorable one. If expense is your only priority and you’re accustom to dealing with prison matrons — bon appetite. Otherwise, brace yourself or go elsewhere.

If visiting the Spring Grove grounds isn’t weird enough, then try being served by and dining with the residents.
Café on the Grove is a true gem. I didn’t find out about it until a friend suggested we eat there as an alternative to the world famous Double T Diner on Route 40. It is much cheaper than TT and the clientele is just as questionable.
The hours are limited but the food is homemade, fresh, and cheaply priced. There is parking adjacent to the café and plenty of seating inside. Although I normally get an egg sandwich for breakfast, I highly recommend the pancakes or grits.