An Annapolis institution for over 50 years, Chick & Ruth’s is the go-to local experience for great food and the best service anywhere in town.

Our menu has something for everyone, from creamed chipped beef on toast to personal pizza or jumbo lump crab cakes. All pies and breads are made fresh everyday on the premises. No mixes, no preservatives, all handmade. The Pledge of Allegiance is recited every day Monday through Friday 8:30 am, Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am, since 1989. Come join us for a full of life, colorful experience of quality food and fun!

PHONE
410-269-6737

LOCATION
165 Main Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

HOURS
Sun - Thurs: 6:30am - 10pm
Fri - Sat: 6:30am - 11pm



Enjoy the Show!





“I love coming here. You’re family when you are here.”
Kristal C.
“Greatest breakfast on the planet. Do not miss their crab cakes. The waiters and waitresses are funny, sarcastic, and full of life. Worth a trip to Annapolis alone.”
Scott L. - Google Reviews
CRAB CAKE CENTRAL

WE SHIP ANYWHERE.

All jumbo lump half pound crab cakes. Voted Maryland’s biggest and better than the best!

IN-HOUSE BAKERY

All of our pies and breads are made fresh everyday on-premises. No mixes. No preservatives. All handmade! Enjoy a slice or take a whole pie or loaf home to share.

CHICK & RUTH'S

COLOSSAL CHALLENGES

Complete any of our Colossal Challenges and have your picture featured on our social media. If you can complete the Man vs. Food Challenge, we’ll feature your picture on our website, social media, and you will receive a t-shirt to proudly flaunt your victory!

Man vs. Food Challenge

As seen on the Travel Channel. Complete either of the following:

  • 1½ lb. Colossal Sandwich + 6 lb. Colossal Shake
  • - or -
  • Colossal Reuben
  • - or -
  • 1½ lb. Colossal Burger
Colossal Shake Challenge

6 lb. Milkshake

Super Colossal Sandwich Challenge

3 lb. Sandwich

Super Duper Colossal Burger Challenge

3 lb. Cheeseburger

“If you love a good deli, then Chick & Ruth’s is for you. My husband and I have been coming here for over 30 years.”
K1909TYjamesb - Trip Advisor