During this stressful time of uncertainty, it can be hard to be positive. In Ellicott City, the community is still thriving and helping each other out. We’re so lucky to be in Howard County because even though we are on lockdown, we can still support each other from afar. Together we are #ECStrong and to prove it, local restaurants are still open! Below are restaurants that are taking extra precautions in light of Covid-19. Each restaurant is going above and beyond in cleaning to stop the spread. From sanitizing to using gloves and limiting the number of interactions, these restaurants are #flatteningthecurve. Call ahead and get your food delivered and they will leave it at your doorstep so there is no interaction. If you want a little time outside of your home, call ahead and wait outside the establishment in your car. They will come outside and bring it to your car.
Old Mill Cafe is open to curb your coffee and danish craving. Order ahead of time and get car side pickup! From lattes to breakfast sandwiches, they have food to help you stay fueled throughout the day. For a treat, order one of their fresh danishes to reward you after your workday. Old Mill Cafe won’t let Coronavirus keep you from getting good food.
Full of classic diner dishes, the Trolley Stop is a local staple. Get your fried food craving by ordering carryout! Through thick and through thin, The Trolley Stop has always helped out the Ellicott City community by providing freshly made food prepared with love.
Call in your order and get carryout with Little Market Cafe. Ditch the hotdogs and PB&J and get yourself a hearty sandwich from Little Market. Make sure to double-check their website for updated menu items before calling your order in, as availability of certain ingredients may fluctuate during this time.
Even though the Wine Bin technically is not a restaurant, wine is crushed grapes, which is technically food, so they make the list! Now is definitely the time to destress with a glass of wine now and again. The awesome staff at the Wine Bin will DELIVER your wine and beer right to your door. That is a miracle on its own. However, if you want a little bit of fresh air, they will also bring it out to your car curbside.
If you are like most of us and are not able to get your meat from your local grocery store because they are out of stock right now, JW Treuth and Sons has got your back. Get your poultry and red meat at this little butchery just outside of Ellicott City. They will help you find what you need based on what you are planning to cook for the week.
All of these local shops are implementing extra care to ensure that their employees and customers are safe. They are using measures like extra sanitization and cleaning, limiting the number of employees working at a time, and making sure their customers stay outside of the establishment. Together we can support each other as a community and stay safe at the same time. If you need a break from cooking, we encourage you to order take-out from these local restaurants to help keep them stable and help keep you full through the rough times. From the Dorsey Family, we hope you are being safe and wish you a healthy future.
