Grump’s Cafe Crofton Menu
Welcome to Grump’s Cafe Crofton, a charming American diner located in Gambrills, MD, specializing in breakfast and brunch. Known for its friendly service and vibrant atmosphere, this cafe offers a diverse menu that caters to all palates, including numerous vegetarian options and hearty dishes such as the famed Biscuits and Gravy and Blueberry Pancakes.
Guests can savor delightful creations like the Cheeseburger Sub and crispy starters while enjoying the casual vibe, complete with outdoor seating for dog lovers. The unique ordering system ensures a personalized experience, making it a hotspot for groups and families alike. With options for takeout, delivery, and even catering, Grump’s Cafe emphasizes freshness and quality, enhancing every visit.
This quirky diner is perfect for food lovers seeking a delightful meal in a welcoming environment.
EXTRAS
AVOCADO
Banana Nut Oatmeal
Topped with bananas and nuts, brown sugar and raisins on the side.
ONIONS
XTRA OR ADD ONIONS
PEPPERS
ADD OR EXTRA PEPPERS
Breakfast Meat
Boarshead Bacon, Maple Link Sausage, Sausage Patties or Turkey Sausage Patties.
CRUMBLED CHORIZO SAUSAGE
JALAPENO BACON
Corned Beef Hash
Crispy Potatoes
Yukon gold potatoes fried crispy and seasoned with Montreal seasoning.
Extra Egg
French Toast (1)
Fresh Fruit - Small
Fresh Fruit - Large
Grits
Cooked up with butter and a touch of salt. Just like mom made!
Grump's Cream Hash Potatoes
Yukon gold potatoes cooked in light cream with salt and pepper.
Lola Granola
Fresh fruit topped with low-fat yogurt and granola.
Oatmeal
Brown sugar and raisins on the side.
Pancake (1)
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Cat Head Biscuits (2)
Butter grilled.
XTRA HOLLANDAISE
ADD CREAM CHEESE
EXTRA TOMATO
Banana Nut Pancakes (3)
Sweet cream or buckwheat pancakes with fresh bananas and nuts cooked inside! Served with Grump's cinnamon butter, warm syrup and a choice of Boar's Head bacon or maple link sausage. Grump's cream hash potatoes, crispy potatoes or grits may be substituted instead of breakfast meat at no additional charge. Add fresh fruit.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes (3)
Sweet cream or buckwheat pancakes with Chocolate Chips inside, served with butter & warm syrup. Served with Grump's cinnamon butter, warm syrup and choice of Boar's Head bacon or maple link sausage. Grump's cream hash potatoes, crispy potatoes or grits may be substituted instead of breakfast meat at no additional charge. Add fresh fruit.
Dolly Cakes (3)
The ultimate stack sweet cream or buckwheat pancakes. Served with Grump's cinnamon butter, warm syrup and choice of Boar's Head bacon or maple link sausage. Grump's cream hash potatoes, crispy potatoes or grits may be substituted instead of breakfast meat at no additional charge. Add fresh fruit.
French Toast (3)
Slices of thick sliced French toast! Served with Grump's cinnamon butter, warm syrup and choice of Boar's Head bacon or maple link sausage. Grump's cream hash potatoes, crispy potatoes or grits may be substituted instead of breakfast meat at no additional charge. Add fresh fruit.
Plain Pancakes (2)
Short stack of sweet cream or buckwheat pancakes.
Pancakes & French Toast
Breakfast Combos
Bubba Breakfast
Three eggs, three slices of bacon OR sausage, three Pancakes or french toast.
Good Day Sunshine Breakfast
Two eggs, two bacon or sausage, toast and potatoes or grits.
Ones
One egg, one bacon or sausage, one pancake or french toast
Tooz
Two egg, two slices bacon or sausage, two pancake or french toast.
Cat Head Biscuit & Gravy
Our biscuit is as"big as a cat's head"! Served butter-grilled, smothered in sausage gravy with choice of grits or potatoes.
Chop & Eggs Breakfast
Grilled, bone-in pork chop with 3 eggs. Served with choice of potatoes or grits. Fried green tomatoes for extra cost.
Country Fried Chicken & Eggs
Smothered with sausage gravy, served with 2 eggs. Served with choice of potatoes or grits. Fried green tomatoes for extra cost.
Country Fried Steak & Eggs
Smothered with sausage gravy, served with 2 eggs. Served with choice of potatoes or grits. Fried green tomatoes for extra cost.
Grump's Favorite
Two eggs over crispy corned beef hash. Served with choice of potatoes or grits. Fried green tomatoes for extra cost.
HUEVOS QUESO
Flour Tortillas filled with Pepperjack Cheese and Black Beans, topped with 3 Eggs and covered with our Housemade Queso Sauce.
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
Flour Tortillas filled with Pepperjack Cheese and Black Beans, topped with 3 Eggs and covered with our House-made Ranchero Sauce.
S.O.S. Breakfast
Creamed chipped beef on toast. Served with choice of potatoes or grits. Fried green tomatoes for extra cost.
SHRIMP & GRITS
Grilled Shrimp and crumbled Bacon laying in a bed of Grits with our Housemade Salsa. Served with Cornbread Waffle Wedge and Garden Salad
Breakfast Entrees
Waffles
CINNAMON WAFFLE
Topped with Sugar Drizzle
Bacon Stuffed Waffle
Right inside! And choice of boar's head bacon or maple link sausage on the side. Served with honey butter and warm syrup.
Chicken & Waffle
Topped with fried chicken and sausage gravy. Served with honey butter and warm syrup.
Golden Malted Waffle
Choice of Boars Head bacon or maple link sausage. Served with honey butter and warm syrup.
Grump's Favorite Waffle
Topped with crispy corned beef hash and 2 eggs. Served with honey butter and warm syrup.
Waffle & Country Fried Steak
Topped with a country fried steak smothered in sausage gravy and 2 eggs. Served with honey butter and warm syrup.
Pumpkin Waffle
Choice of Boar's Head bacon or maple link sausage. Served with Cinnamon Butter and warm syrup.
Ragin' Cajun Benedict
Cajun-Spiced Grilled Shrimp, Jalapeno Bacon and Poached Eggs on English Muffin covered with Hollandaise Sauce.
Edgewood Benedict
Two poached eggs over crispy corned beef hash on top of an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with choice of side.
Grump's Benedict
Two poached eggs over Canadian bacon on top of an English muffin, topped with Hollandaise sauce. Served with choice of side.
Bayridge Benedict
Poached eggs (2) over lump crab and sauteed tomato on top of an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with potatoes or grits. Substitute fresh fruit or fried green tomatoes for extra cost.
Southern Sass Benedict
Slice Ham, Fried Green Tomatoes and Poached Eggs, covered with Hollandaise Sauce.
Benedicts
Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast Melt Sandwich
Choice of ham, turkey, sausage or bacon on thick grilled bread with American cheese and scrambled eggs.
Breakfast Wrap Sandwich
Choice of bacon or sausage with scrambled eggs and Cheddar cheese all rolled up in a honey wheat tortilla.
WHOLE DANG THING WRAP
Breakfast Wrap with Scrambled Eggs, Meat, Cheese and our Crispy Potatoes in a Honey Wheat Tortilla
The Grumpiest Breakfast Melt
Pastrami, eggs (2), American cheese, dijon and mayo on grilled marble rye.
Grump's Cheese Toast
Fresh, made to order Guacamole, sliced Tomato, Pepper Jack Cheese and Eggs, cooked your style, on grilled Marble Rye or White.
I Yam What I Yam Wrap
Scrambled eggs, Feta, spinach and onion rolled up in a honey wheat tortilla.
The Breakfast Club
Bacon, eggs (2), American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on thick toast. Perfect!
Eggamuffin
Canadian bacon, egg and American cheese on an English muffin.
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Sausage patty, egg and American cheese on an English muffin.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Bacon, egg and American cheese on an English muffin.
SUB TURKEY SAUSAGE
Chicken & Biscuit Sandwich
Crispy chicken breast on a butter grilled cat head biscuit topped with Swiss cheese and sausage gravy. Yum!
Brotherly Love Omelet
A Philly cheese steak omelet with sauteed onions, peppers and Provolone cheese. Served with potatoes or grits. Sub fried green tomatoes for extra cost and choice of toast. Egg whites or egg beaters for extra cost.
Build Your Own Omelet
Don't like one of our omelets, build your own. Served with potatoes or grits. Sub fried green tomatoes for extra cost, and choice of toast. Egg whites or egg beaters for extra cost.
I Yam What I Yam Omelet
Fresh sauteed spinach, onion and Feta cheese. Served with potatoes or grits. Sub fried green tomatoes for extra cost, and choice of toast. Egg whites or egg beaters for extra cost.
Meat Lovers Omelet
Sausage, bacon, ham and Cheddar cheese. Served with potatoes or grits. Sub fried green tomatoes for extra cost, and choice of toast. Egg whites or egg beaters for extra cost.
Sabrosos Omelet
Jalapeno bacon, avocado and Pepper Jack filled omelet, topped with fresh salsa. Served with potatoes or grits. Sub fried green tomatoes for extra cost and choice of toast. Egg whites or egg beaters for extra cost.
Spanish Omelet
Chorizo sausage, sauteed Peppers and onions, crispy potatoes, Pepper Jack cheese, topped with Grump's Housemade pico de gallo. Served with potatoes or grits. Sub fried green tomatoes for extra cost, and choice of toast. Egg whites or egg beaters for extra cost.
The Grump's Favorite Omelet
Corned Beef hash and Cheddar cheese. Served with potatoes or grits. Sub fried green tomatoes for extra cost, and choice of toast. Egg whites or egg beaters for extra cost.
Veggie Lovers Omelet
Sauteed fresh mushrooms, tomato, pepper, onion and spinach with Pepper Jack Cheese. Served with potatoes or grits. Sub fried green tomatoes for extra cost, and choice of toast. Egg whites or egg beaters for extra cost.
Western Omelet
Sauteed onions, peppers, tomato and ham with American cheese. Served with potatoes or grits. Sub fried green tomatoes for extra cost, and choice of toast. Egg whites or egg beaters for extra cost.
Good ole Chessie Omelet
Our crab cake mix, Cheddar cheese, and tomato. Served with potatoes or grits. Sub fried green tomatoes for extra cost, and choice of toast. Egg whites or egg beaters for extra cost.
Omelets
Kids Breakfast
Baby Cakes
Pancake with bacon or sausage. Includes milk or juice.
French Toast Sticks
With bacon or sausage. Includes milk or juice.
Kiddo Waffle
With bacon or sausage. Includes juice or milk.
The Kids' Ones
Egg (1), bacon or sausage (1) and a pancake or French toast (1). Includes juice or milk.
Kiddo Pancake
With bacon or sausage. Includes juice or milk.
CHEESEBURGER SUB
With American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo
Jacked Up Burger
Topped with onion straws, crispy jalapenos, Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Certified Angus Beef Burger char-grilled to order. Includes a side order salad, slaw, beans, onion straws, fries garlic fries or add sweet potato fries for extra cost. Veggie burger or crispy chicken may be substituted for a burger.
QUESO BURGER
Our 1/2 lb Burger topped with Housemade Queso, with Lettuce and Tomato.
Grump Burger
Topped with Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms and onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo and Dijon. Angus beef burger char-grilled to order. Includes a choice of side. Veggie burger or crispy chicken may be substituted for a burger.
CLARKE BURGER
Topped with Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing and sweet Onion slice.
Sunny Side Up Burger
Cheddar Cheese, Bacon and sunny side up Egg on top. Certified Angus beef burger char-grilled to order. Includes a choice of side. Veggie burger or chicken may be substituted for a burger.
Holy Guacamole Burger
Topped with Grump's house made guacamole, Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and raw onion. Certified Angus beef burger char-grilled to order. Includes a choice of side. Veggie burger or crispy chicken may be substituted for a burger.
Cheese Burger
American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo, a classic. Angus beef burger char-grilled to order. Includes a choice of side.
Sabrosos Burger
With jalapeno bacon, Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce and tomato. Half pound of fresh, never frozen, certified angus beef, char-grilled to order. Includes a side order: salad, slaw, baked beans, onion straws, fries, garlic fries or sweet potato fries for extra costs. Veggie burger or chicken breast may be substituted for a burger.
Baconator Burger
Topped with Cheddar and a bunch of bacon with lettuce and tomato. Half pound of fresh, never frozen, angus beef, char-grilled to order. Includes a side order. Veggie burger or chicken breast may be substituted for a burger.
BURGERS
Melt Sandwiches
Pastrami Melt
On butter-grilled marble rye with Havarti cheese, slaw and Russian dressing. Served with a side option.
Philly Cheese Steak Melt
Seasoned steak, sauteed onions and peppers with Provolone cheese and mayo on butter grilled thick white. Served with a side option.
Reuben Melt
Choice of Boar's Head corned beef, turkey or pastrami on butter-grilled marble rye with Swiss, sauerkraut and dijon. Served with a side option.
Tuna Melt
On butter-grilled thick white with American cheese and tomato.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Melt
Crispy chicken breast smothered in Grump's wing sauce on butter-grilled thick white with Cheddar cheese. Bleu cheese on the side for dipping.
Crispy Chipotle Chicken Melt
A spicy treat! Crispy chicken with jalapeno bacon, Cheddar cheese on butter grilled white with chipotle mayo. Served with a side option.
FISH MELT
Breaded Cod with melted American Cheese and Tartar Sauce on Butter-Grilled Wheat
My Favorite Turkey Melt
On butter-grilled marble rye with Havarti cheese, Boar's Head bacon, avocado, mayo and dijon. Served with a side option.
ALT Sandwich
Avocado, lettuce and tomato on marble rye, wheat or white with mayo and dijon. Served with a side option. Add Boar's Head bacon extra cost.
BLT Sandwich
A classic! Choice of white, wheat or marble rye with lettuce, tomato and mayo. To make it spicy substitute for jalapeno bacon!
Fish Tacos Lunch
Mahi grilled with a little blackening seasoning, dressed with fresh cilantro, slaw, onion and Grump's salsa verde. Served with a side option.
Grilled Mahi Sandwich
Grilled with Caribbean spice, topped with fresh salsa on a butter grilled brioche roll. Served with a side option.
Philly Cheese Steak Sub
Seasoned sliced steak topped with Provolone, sauteed onions and peppers with lettuce and mayo. Served with a side option.
Specialty Sandwiches
Wrap Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Choice of crispy or roasted chicken drizzled with Grump's wing sauce, lettuce and Bleu cheese dressing. Served on a honey wheat tortilla with a side option.
Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap
Parmesan cheese, crispy romaine and tomato. Served on a honey wheat tortilla with a side option.
Grumpy Greek Wrap
Roasted chicken, Feta cheese, onion, tomato and spinach all drizzled with Greek dressing. Served on a honey wheat tortilla with a side option.
Philly Cheese Steak Wrap
Grump's sliced steak, onion, pepper, Provolone cheese, lettuce and mayo. Served on a honey wheat tortilla with a side option.
Smokey Chipotle Wrap
Roasted chicken or grilled, sliced steak, onion, pepper, tomato, lettuce, ranch dressing and chipotle sauce. Served on a honey wheat tortilla with a side option.
Veggie Lover Wrap
Avocado, tomato, cucumbers, onion, peppers, mushrooms, pepper jack and ranch dressing. Served on a honey wheat tortilla with a side option.
Fresh Ground Coffee
16 OZ.
Iced Tea
12 OZ. Chocolate Milk
Grump's Bottled Water
Hot Tea
12 OZ.Milk
Hot Chocolate
With whipped cream.
Soda
LARGE Juice
24 OZ.
12 OZ JUICE
Beverages
Kids' Lunch/Dinner
Cheeseburger
Slider burgers (2). Served with fries or animal crackers and goldfish. Soda, milk or juice included.
Chicken Tenders
Served with fries or animal crackers and goldfish. Soda, milk or juice included.
Grilled Cheese
Served with fries or animal crackers and goldfish. Soda, milk or juice included.
Hamburger
Slider burgers (2). Served with fries or animal crackers and goldfish. Soda, milk or juice included.
Macaroni & Cheese
Served with fries or animal crackers and goldfish. Soda, milk or juice included.
Crispy Potato Dippers
Crispy Potato Scoops with our Housemade Queso Sauce for dipping
Cheese Sticks
Served with marinara for dipping.
Chicken Quesadilla
Cheddar cheese and roasted or crispy chicken with salsa and sour cream.
Grump's Onion Straws
Made in house with bistro sauce for dipping.
Grump's Buffalo Wings (8)
Big fat wings tossed in our buffalo sauce with Bleu cheese dressing for dipping.
Starters
Salads
Bavocado Salad
Crispy romaine lettuce topped with Boar's Head bacon, avocado, cucumber, tomato and onion. Recommended with Parmesan peppercorn dressing!
Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
Crispy chicken tossed with Parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato and caesar dressing. Topped with our homemade garlic toast!
Fresh Berry Salad
Fresh romaine, Feta, dried cranberries, toasted nuts and fresh berries all tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Mahi Salad
Mahi filet (6oz) on top of romaine lettuce with Cheddar cheese, tomato, cucumber and onion. Served with garlic toast and choice of dressing.
Stuffed Avocado Salad
Choice of toasted almond berry chicken salad or tuna salad scooped into avocado halves and drizzled with a touch of balsamic glaze. All sitting on top of a house salad. Pick your salad dressing!
Maryland Crab Soup - Cup
Made right here!
Maryland Crab Soup - Bowl
Made right here!
Mood Soup - Cup
Whatever The Grump was in the "mood" to make!
Mood Soup - Bowl
Whatever The Grump was in the "mood" to make!
Beef Stew
Slow-cooked right here. Served with garden salad and cornbread waffle wedge.
CHILI BOWL
With a Cornbread Waffle Wedge
Soups
Breakfast for Dinner
Banana Nut Pancakes
Topped with house made cinnamon butter, warm syrup on the side and choice of maple link sausage or Boar's head bacon. Some stuff should never have a time limit!
Chicken & Waffles
A golden malted waffle topped with crispy chicken, sausage gravy, honey butter and warm syrup. Some stuff should never have a time limit!
Chop & Eggs Dinner
Bone-in pork chop grilled and seasoned with salt & pepper. Served with 3 eggs, choice of cream hashed potatoes, grits or crispy potatoes and choice of English muffin or toast. Some stuff should never have a time limit!
Country Fried Steak
Country fried steak covered in sausage gravy served with 2 eggs, choice of cream hashed potatoes, grits or crispy potatoes and choice of English muffin or toast.
A Chocolate Malt Milkshake
Classic! Hand Dipped Breyer's ice cream, blended to order.
Bananarama Milkshake
Chocolate or vanilla with fresh banana blended in.
Caramel Dream Milkshake
Vanilla ice cream with caramel blended in. Hand dipped Breyer's ice cream, blended to order.
Cremesicle Milkshake
Orange sherbet blended with vanilla ice cream.
Mocha Madness Milkshake
Coffee Ice Cream and chocolate syrup.
VANILLA MILKSHAKE
Classic! Hand Dipped Breyer's ice cream, blended to order.
Milkshakes
Dinner Entrees
Blue Plate Special
Thinly sliced Boar's Head turkey and mashed potatoes served over white bread smothered with gravy. Choice of side order.
Braised Beef Dinner
Fork tender beef shank, prepared sous vide (that's prepared with gravy, herbs and spices and sealed in an air tight bag). Served with mashed potatoes and choice of fresh green beans, spinach or garden salad.
Chicken Pot Pie Dinner
Made here from scratch. Served with garden salad.
Crispy Chicken Dinner
Crispy chicken strips (5) served with choice of honey mustard or bbq sauce and two side choices.
Grilled Pork Chop Dinner
Thick, bone-in pork chop seasoned with salt and pepper. Simply yummy! Served with two side choices.
Mahi Dinner
Grilled with Caribbean spice, topped with fresh salsa and served with two side choices.
Soft Taco Platter
Choose from chipotle steak or mahi seasoned with a little blackening spice. Tacos (2) topped with fresh cilantro, slaw, onion and house made salsa verde. Or try our crispy chicken with slaw, Cheddar, tomato and honey mustard sauce.
Crispy Fish Dinner
Batter dipped Cod.
French Fries - Regular
French Fries - Large
Grump's Beans
Grump's Slaw
House Made Onion Straws - Regular
House Made Onion Straws - Large
Sweet Potato Fries - Regular
Sweet Potato Fries - Large
Lunch/Dinner Side Orders
Dinner Starters
Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Crispy Buffalo Chicken and Cheddar Cheese with Blue Cheese Dressing on the side for dipping.
Crab Cake Platter
Jumbo lump crab cakes (2) served with 2 side options. Grump's recipe - All lump crabmeat.
Crab Cake Sandwich
On a butter grilled brioche roll with lettuce, tomato and bistro sauce on the side. Grump's recipe - All lump crabmeat.
CRAB CAKES
Sliders
Slider Party Pack (12)
Mix and match sliders, served with two sides.
Sliders Combo (2)
Mix and match sliders, served with a side.
Sliders Combo (4)
Mix and match sliders, served with a side.
Sliders Combo (6)
Mix and match sliders, served with a side.