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Why visit oEC?

80+ shops, galleries, restaurants, salons and museums look forward to welcoming you
DINING

For coffee and danish to-go, lunch with friends, dinner with family, or a night on the town with your special someone, OEC has a table waiting for you. Learn about our 18 dining spots.

Phoenix Upper Main
Ellicott City’s Original Beer Bar
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The Judge's Bench
Historic pub with 19 rotating taps, the largest single-malt whisky selection in the state
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La Palapa Grill & Cantina
Beyond tacos, enchiladas and burritos… we offer a tour of authentic Mexican gastronomy
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Manor Hill Tavern
Eclectic menu featuring brick oven pizzas and farm brewed beers from Manor Hill Brewing
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Park Ridge Creamery
Hand scooped ice cream, featuring Baltimore's own Taharka Brothers ice cream
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Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant
French farm to plate cooking, offering the freshest and highest quality ingredients
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UMI Sushi Cafe
Casual fine-dining with a modern twist on Japanese cuisine
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Ellicott Distilling Company
Tasting room, full bar and restaurant featuring hand crafted spirits and cocktails
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Cozy Cafe Bakery & Bistro
Family owned cafe and bakery, featuring Halal breakfast, lunch and dinner options
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Georgia Grace Cafe
Upscale cafe featuring a European-inspired menu with Greek influences
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Revel & Main
We love tacos, whiskey, wine, tequila, beer and rum in no particular order
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Little Market Cafe
A wonderful gathering place serving a broad variety of breakfast and lunch options, and great coffee.
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Old Mill Cafe
Vintage inspired coffee shop and bakery serving small-batch craft coffee, crepes and sandwiches
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Syriana Gallery & Cafe
A cultural hub that will immerse you in rich Syrian-themed cuisine, crafts, and conversation
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The Trolley Stop
Rustic American eatery-bar serving breakfast, lunch & dinner in a former tavern & trolley stop
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Matcha Time Cafe
Japanese tea cafe featuring house made pastries and authentic ramen
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Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar
Offering sweet treats of all kinds, specializing in unique milkshakes and sundaes
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Unusual Company
World famous gelato, Unusual clothing, virtual games and personal service.
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SHOPPING

From home goods to local art, the latest fashion to vintage albums, gourmet foods to handcrafted jewelry, OEC has the perfect gift and your next favorite treasure. Discover our one-of-a-kind shops.

Music & Events

Hundreds of foot stomping, spine tingling, thirst quenching, creativity expanding, curiosity peaking events happen in OEC each year. Choose your next experience!

the great outdoors

Where history meets mother nature and each season offers a different kind of beautiful, get your steps in or enjoy a movie or concert in our great outdoors.

get to
know us

More than just a historic and shopping district, Old Ellicott City feels like home, even when it’s your first time visiting. Fall in love with our architecture, river, hills and eclectic community full of artists, shop keepers, restauranteurs and happy residents that can’t wait to meet you.

ABOUT OEC

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From that first great cup of coffee in the morning to the perfect after-dinner sweet, and all the shopping, strolling and sight seeing in between – here’s how to get here, where to park and other helpful town tips.

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