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Iron Rooster- Hunt Valley

50 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030

Mon.-Sat., 7am-10pm; Sun., 7am-8pm

$$$

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Iron Rooster has one of the best breakfasts in Baltimore!

Iron Rooster is famous for their delicious all-day breakfast menu but their lunch and dinner options are just as amazing as their pancakes. The menu at Iron Rooster is huge and sure to please even the pickiest eater. The kids menu has three breakfast options, in addition to grilled cheese and chicken fingers. The side order of Mac and Cheese also makes a great option for little ones. 

In addition to their all-day breakfast, Iron Rooster makes a mean burger. No matter what time of day you go, you have to try the homemade toaster pastry (the RoosTart). It’s not even in the same ballpark as the packaged options in the grocery store. 

Iron Rooster has multiple locations in Baltimore including Canton, Hunt Valley, and Locust Point. All of the locations are family friendly but the Hunt Valley location ups the ante with a fenced in playground that’s attached to the restaurant. It’s the perfect spot to kill some time while you’re waiting for your food. 

Iron Rooster is open daily from 7 AM to 10 PM (8 PM on Sunday) and is a popular spot for brunch. If you want to avoid the crowds, it’s best to go early or late.  The rush usually starts around 10 AM and lasts until around 1 PM. You can also easily make a reservation on their website. The restaurant is pretty big (2 floors), but full of windows and very airy. Even when they are busy, it’s still an enjoyable experience. 

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