We stopped in for a quick bite to eat after exploring the town of Frederick while visiting family. We decided on sandwiches and this had pretty good reviews. The menu is extensive and slightly overwhelming but there's something for everyone. Whether you want a hot or cold sandwich, a salad or a cup of soup. They have a little bit of everything. We ordered the Fatboy and a cup of white chicken chili. It was plenty for two people to split. We even went back for an extra cup of chili. There's plenty of seating inside. And you can even shop next-door for a beer or wine to go with your Sandwich. We love the vibe of this place and wish we had it back at home. read more

a.k.a. Friscos - American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

This is a cute sandwich place that does a lot of variety of items! Coming in the first time, it's a little confusing, but you order at the main stand in the middle and then head off to the side to pay and wait for your order! Open seating/first come/first serve! They were very friendly and helpful to help orient us as our first time. The place is causal dining with surf/beach themes and fun causal place to hangout! Good amount of seating. The food, I had gotten their steak sandwich, hesitant not sure if the meat would be tender or the portion would've been worth while, however, it exceeded my expectations! The meat was tender and easy to just bite through and eat! Good flavor and something I'd totally go back for! 4/5! The wings were decent, flavor was good, but too wet for my personal preference, and I prefer a bit more of a crunch with my wings not really a grilled taste but decent, prob wouldn't order again. 3/5 read more

a.k.a. Friscos - Poke Wings (Dozen) - American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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My sister raved about this place as we were driving there. How good can a sandwich place be? I take it back- it is that good. I haven't stopped thinking about wanting another sandwich from there. They have sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, exploded potatoes. There were so many choices. I settled on the Mission which is a veggie sub on toasted sub. It was tasty, satisfying, and huge. I even got leftovers. My sister got the curry chicken as salad instead of a sandwich. I took a bite or two or may be three, it was delicious. The curry wasn't overpowering. Service was great. Friendly. Cheerful. It has a upbeat vibe. Some indoor and outdoor seatings. I may have to try the exploded potato next. read more

a.k.a. Friscos - Mission - American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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This was our first visit to aka Friscos, and we stopped in on a Sunday afternoon as the first customers of the day. The menu is HUGE, so many options to choose from! It definitely took us a little longer than the regulars to decide what to try, but that's only because everything looked so good. We ended up ordering a couple of sandwiches and one of their signature potatoes. The food was freshly prepared and came out pretty quickly. I tried the Alcatraz sandwich--while the ingredients were fresh and flavorful, I wish I had asked for a different type of bread. I'm not the biggest fan of white bread, and it started to fall apart a bit while I was eating it. My husband had the roast beef sandwich and a potato, and he really enjoyed both. Overall, the food was fresh, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was laid-back and welcoming. We're looking forward to coming back and trying more from their menu. Definitely a spot worth revisiting! read more

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Still THE BEST Sandwich place in Frederick! The freshest ingredients piled high on delicious bread. Fast service. When you look at the pic take note that this is HALF of a sandwich; best bud had the other half. They changed out the tables and chairs. The new ones look nicer but we miss the old swivel chairs. read more

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Great place hidden in the warehouse district. Order at their center counter, walk over and pay and pick a table. They will call your name to grab your food. Very easy and the food was very good with large portions. read more

My family has been going therefor lose 20 years. We love most everything and we use exploded potatoes for holidays. Just one problem, there's no birthday perks!! You're very old and loyal. Customers should get a few birthday perks. read more

Always a great experience! Food is consistently good! I am a vegetarian and there are plenty of options. Highly recommend.

a.k.a. Friscos is a cool sandwich shop located amongst office complexes in Frederick, MD. The restaurant offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, sides and craft beers. The giant subs are named after locations in the San Francisco/Bay Area. I ordered the Trans-Am (named after the famous Transamerica Building. It's Friscos' take on a club sandwich, and it was incredible. I ordered half of a sandwich and it was more than filling. The staff is friendly and attentive and will answer any questions. There is not a lot of seating inside the restaurant, but plenty is outside. Don't worry, the outdoor seating is covered, so you don't have to worry about melting in the sun. If you're in the Frederick area and in the mood for a different type of sub shop, give a.k.a. Friscos a try! read more

a.k.a. Friscos - The Trans-Am - A sandwich with a sandwich bun, shredded lettuce, crispy bacon pieces, and cheese, wrapped in paper. The sandwich appears to be freshly prepared and ready to eat. - American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Overpriced sandwiches for what you get - untoasted (toasting is 75c more), flavorless white bread (the baguette and the "sourdough"), overloaded with iceberg shreds and sprouts and paltry on everything else. My sandwich was missing the cheese when we picked it up, which made the effect of bread + shreds worse. Deli meat is Sysco? Maybe Boars Head? I would not have rated what we got better than a Subway. Bag of chips is over $2. The drink selection is wide, lots of beer and some lemonades in different combinations. I got a pawpaw lemonade I was very excited for and you couldn't taste the flavor. Pawpaw isn't an aggressive taste but disappointing in a specialty drink. People were friendly. The space is tall, all the warehouse features still in evidence, but it's not huge. I was super underwhelmed given the review score. read more

What a hidden gem located in what looks more of an industrial park. Great atmosphere, tons of selection and our food was excellent! Also not pictured the steak potato! read more

a.k.a. Friscos - Mac and Mac n Cheese-Cinque Formaggio - A baked dish featuring a layer of melted cheese with a golden-brown surface and sprinkled red pepper flakes, served in a foil container. The dish appears creamy and cheesy, with some visible pasta or potato elements underneath. The setting includes a table with utensils and a napkin, suggesting a casual dining environment, possibly at a restaurant or takeout meal. - American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Had a fantastic lunch experience at AKA Friscos yesterday. The turkey sandwiches were awesome, as was the Chili. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Food came out in under :15 mins. The sandwiches were fully stuffed with meat - I could only eat half of it. Highly recommend. read more

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Good food, not exactly cheap, but reasonably priced for what you get. The staff are always friendly and cheerful, and service is quick enough. If you're eating in (which is all we've ever done) you order when you come through the doors, pay at another counter, then find a place to sit, and your order is brought to your booth or table. The place is pretty cavernous and noisy, but that's my only real gripe. The adjacent wine & beer store is another draw, offering a few products you won't find elsewhere in the area, at decent prices. read more

Great food. Reasonable prices. Quick service. A lot of people working for a small place. Lots of options. You can't find that many sandwich place like this around. MUST TRY. Try the baked potatoes - Frisco - with steak - in exploded form lol read more

Nothing not to love here at all. Incredibly imaginative and diverse menu of enormous sandwiches, salads and innovative variations on baked potato toppings. What they do, they do with supreme excellence. Pricing is most fair considering the generosity of the serving sizes; definitely a place to share a plate and not to feel bad about it. The "West of Santa Fe" salad hits the sweet spot of what they are best at; Tex-Mex and California cuisine with an upscale feel. Good selection of craft beers too for happy hour or maybe an early dinner before a Frederick Keys game, as we have done many times in the past. Don't let the business park location and industrial feel fool you. Very obviously the restaurant is run by foodies. One note: sub-optimal place for a business lunch or for (say) senior citizens despite the great accessibility: its austere and thus, loud inside. One can come back here dozens of times and not be bored. read more

a.k.a. Friscos - West of Santa Fe salad - A foil takeout container holds a salad with shredded cheese, lettuce, broccoli, and seasoned chicken on top. The salad also contains chopped vegetables such as corn, beans, and possibly onions, with dollops of sour cream and other toppings. The background shows a checkered tablecloth, indicating a casual dining setting. - American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Great service and amazing food! We got 3 Alcatraz sandwiches, 1 trans-am sandwich, and 1 lomabard sandwich along with chili, Mac and cheese, and exploding potatoes. My personal favorite was the Alcatraz sandwich which tasted clean and the sauce really made the sandwich for me. Also I really enjoyed the exploding potatoes! Loved the atmosphere and helpful staff! read more

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You can't go wrong with this place. They have something for every tastebud. Great food and top shelf beverages.

This place has really good sandwiches! I have come here a few times but to be honest the menu could use some updating. Sometimes less is more that way the focus can be on making things great and not hustle good. The mac & cheese needs seasoning it's nice to have all the cheese but seasoning is a must. I loves all the craft beer options and that there is a store attached. The young lady that took my order didn't seem like she wanted to be there but took our order. She failed to inform me where i would get the other kids meal goods(cookie, drink) and the cashier didn't informed me either. To be honest, I didn't have a horrible experience if it was OK it just needs some seasoning when it comes to the macaroni and cheese. There weren't many people in the restaurant, but overall it was very clean and things were in order. I would visit again read more

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We usually get take out but I recently ate in and the atmosphere is nice and relaxing. Customer service is always on point - courteous and always willing to help you find the meal you want. My personal favorite is the Alcatraz sandwich - fresh sourdough, turkey, avocado, and sprouts! So yummy! This place is a staple for our out of town guests!! read more

a.k.a. Friscos - Alcatraz: turkey, avocado, Sprouts, tomato, and honey mustard on sourdough bread! - American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Great food and terrific service!! Generous portions and super friendly staff. Just have to be patient wandering thru the office park Thr only negative: it's pretty loud. read more

a.k.a. Friscos - Oak town salad - American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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What an amazing Gem in Frederick, MD. If you are in the area and want something unique and fun. A.k.a Frisco's is a must! The service was amazing. Everyone was accommodating and offered anything we needed to have a good time! The employees were all in a good mood. Ambiance was chill with good vibes all around. The place got busy around dinner time but the staff turned around orders quickly. Food was great. We were famished and went with carbs. My daughters went with the kids Mac. We got a pizza to share and two loaded potatoes. Although the sandwich with sprouts looked amazing! We will be back whenever we are in Frederick. Easy 5 stars! read more

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Traveling through and read food reviews so we had to stop and they did not disappoint. Food was great. Best baked potato if ever had. Service was excellent as well. Thanks. Would highly recommend. read more

Food was over seasoned Over cooked Strange and weird The beef sandwich was just ok The beef bbq was a pile of very dark meat on a roll served with red skinned mashed potato( never seen that one before) The steak salad had pieces of mystery beef? With coating? So to sum it up Food pretty awful There is basically no service Ambiance: cheapest chairs , tables,going for funk Like a cement block garage Toilets are the tiniest cheap crap Not made for anyone other than a very small person that might weigh 95 pounds read more

Good Service but not all sandwiches are that good and the wings are fatty. Best time to go is after 1pm.

Stopped in here looking for a good lunch spot and I found a great lunch spot. I wanted to try everything on the menu. I ended up getting the South of the Market sandwich and the Flat Iron Steak Potat to-go. Both were excellent. The beer/wine shop nextdoor had good selections too. They seem busy at lunch time but the longest wait was to order. Once I ordered at the counter and walked over to another counter to pay, I may have only sat for half that time before my order was ready. Good bread and amount of meat on the sandwich. Tons of cheese and steak in the potato . Enjoy! read more

I want to take a moment to applaud the catering at a.k.a Friscos. My sorority recently used them to cater an event we had and it was an amazing decision! The potatoes were the highlight of everyone's lunch and the Sandwhich assortment was phenomenal. The food was in abundance and I discovered after trying about 3 Sandwhich varieties that when I go back to a.k.a Friscos instead of ordering a salad, I'm ordering the Trans-Am Sandwhich...bacon, turkey, cheeses, Caesar dressing and more...this sandwhich although messy is the truth!!! read more

Oh my. Will you make me a baked potato and dump chili on it? I don't have to special order it; it is on the menu. Sign me up! The food was great, so overall. 1. Hummus was ok. 2. the additional dipping choices that came with he hummus were amazing (the pesto was out of this world). A baked potato with chili dumped on it. This is one of those adding to the we will be back list! read more

Matt be best Ruben in Frederick. Other sandwiches served to our party looked great as well.

Ahhh, Friscos... This is a sandwich spot located amidst office buildings and can feel like you are in the wrong place the first time approaching this quirky gem. Directly inside the entrance, there is a kiosk where orders are placed and a separate counter to add on beverages (consisting of a vast selection of craft brews, lemonades, carbonated favorites, teas. etc), pay, and then, you are to seat yourself. Wondering which 'wich to order? If you like the standards and would like an excellent tweak to said standards, I can highly urge choosing these from the menu: BAJA-(chicken salad with Ethiopian seasonings, sliced tomato and sprouts, on sourdough. I always add their "Wicked Wolf Sauce" for added kick & spice. The SAN BRUNO is another great chicken salad choice). GLEN PARK (Two versions of an "Italian" sub are offered here, but this one knocks it out of the park! A soft roll, topped with Salami, Soppressata, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Oil, Vinegar and HOMEMADE Olive Relish! This relish is what sets this sandwich apart from the most of the others. Just. Order. It.) ALCATRAZ- (Sliced turkey, sliced avocado, tomato, alfalfa sprouts drizzled with homemade honey mustard on sourdough bread... This sounds very simple but I promise that the taste is not!) OAKLAND- (Turkey, Smoked Gouda, Greens, Tomato, Onion, Crushed Pepper flakes, caesar dressing, romano cheese and PESTO on a soft sub roll. This is a handheld that is loaded with a mosaic of flavors. I often order this with the caesar dressing on the side, plus a side of Wicked Wolf sauce for dipping purposes.) Lastly, EXPLODED POTATOES! You MUST order them at least once.... but only once never happens. Friscos describes it as "hot potato salad" but it is not what most imagine that to be. The exploded potatoes are more like the most tasty guts of a loaded baked potato, but mildy whipped and in a cup. You will not be disappointed with this menu-decision. read more

I visited here on a Saturday afternoon when two large groups arrived at the same time! The menu is extensive with plenty of options for all dietary needs. There are two "windows" to order from and you then proceed past the drink coolers toward the fountain drinks to pay. When your food is ready, they will call out your name. Seating is plentiful with outdoor and indoor. There is a second level with more seating. Simply walk to the register(fountain drink area) and walk through the door to head upstairs. #yelpmdburbs read more

Meh on the Friscos steak salad. The steak was way way over cooked and was basically tasteless leather. S.F. Fatboy (Italian) with house hickory smoked pit ham, salami, provolone & cheddar Cheese, soppressata, all on a sub roll. Solid value and the meats were great. I would dump the cheddar and just be provolone since this is billed as an Italian sub. The sub roll was a little mushy and didn't taste like Italian bread. Service was a mess. We came in near closing time and asked if that was a problem and we were told no. Then just as we took our first bite of food a different worker came up to our table an with a rude tone said, "we are closing" and tried to get us to leave. read more

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Friscos is a Frederick food institutions it's been around for years. Still putting out some of the best over stuffed subs in Frederick. The loaded potato is a sure bet. read more

Finally made it over to Aka Friscos after being in Frederick for a year. What a great hidden gem near Ballenger Creek. This is a great spot for sandwiches, baked potatoes, and salads. Their portions are massive and are very reasonably priced. It had a great vibe inside with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for patrons to choose from. The service was great even though they were very busy when I went, I still got my food pretty quick. Everyone was very friendly and patient as it was my first time. I had the baked potato with homemade chili and cheese along with a half sandwich. I can't speak enough to how fresh everything was from the bread to the vegetables on my sandwich. I have heard rumors that the nachos are a popular item and will be back to try. 10/10 recommend! read more

Hungry for a late lunch, we let Yelp lead us to aka Friscos in the midst of a business park/light industrial area. Here's what we had: - The Mission. Piled high with ingredients that you may not think pair well together (i.e., brie, sprouts, tomato, pepper, tapenade), this sandwich was our surprise favorite -- a vegetarian-friendly mash-up that hit the spot. - The North Beach. A classic chicken salad that was good, not great. It was a bit salty, but still felt like it was missing something to give it more flavor. - Exploded Potatoes. Whoa. My dining companion devoured this side so quickly that I barely snuck a bite. A carb loader's dream of skin-on potatoes, green onion, butter, and more. read more

A hidden gem in Frederick. Great food great atmosphere. I've never been disappointed by eating here.

Since 1997 this place has been locally known for generous sandwiches and their unique exploding potatoes!! I've been here several times, and I'll keep coming back. My latest sandwich was the Embarcadero, a cold cut roast beef sub.... I think they oversell it a little bit, a half pound of roast beef? No.... But I'd it good? Sure... The exploding potatoes are the unique item here, I always get a small side of them. But actually, the large exploding potato would be an adequate meal in itself read more

Great food , service , and atmosphere! Highly recommended!!' Located at the far end of a large shopping area so we were surprised at the location but won over by the amazing food and service . Lots of great drink selections if that is your bag but we were there for the food and loved it ! read more

People LOVE this sandwich shop with beach vibes surrounded by office buildings in Frederick, Maryland. They used to have two locations in D.C. which both closed. We went for a Friday dinner and found it just to be okay. Here's why: 1) Food: The menu is very big, but little stood out. My wife's chicken wings were lacking flavor as was my "Haight Ashbury" sandwich. The ratio to bread was way off and the sprouts drowned out flavor. Being used to Mangialardo's in D.C., we were disappointed in a.k.a Firscos' sandwiches. Our daughter found the kid menu lacking, but she did love the cookie and juice it comes with. 2) Service: The people taking out sandwich orders were not friendly at all and it took around 30 minutes for us to get our food. That said, the man at the register was awesome! 3) Space: The vibes are unique and we appreciated their outdoor seating. 4) Beer: They have an excellent beer wall that includes ciders and sours. Ask the man at the register for recommendations. Since people seem to love it, we will need to go back. Maybe it was an off day. read more

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This is a great place for young adults who don't know or don't care about good food. My husband and I (senior citizens) came for a late lunch, around 2:30 on a Tuesday. The man in the kiosk explained the ordering process and gave us 4 laminated pages, each representing a section of the menu and said we could refer to them or to a menu board overhead. Working our way thru the bulky and bent pages was confusing. The board was also confusing, only because it was high overhead and in an area where there wasn't much room to stand. The husband ordered a steak sandwich on salad greens. I ordered the Santa Fe potato. The man in the kiosk was helpful and friendly. The cashier was civil and almost completely disengaged. Eye contact once and a returned smile to my smile, but otherwise seemed disinterested in enhancing my lunch experience. The restaurant serves the food in aluminum bowls. No problem there, but when I touched my bowl, it was ice cold. The salad greens were fine, but the steak looked like it had been reheated. At least once. My husband said the quality was fine given the price, but over-spiced. The potato arrived barely warm and it was completely cold by the time I finished. The chicken was so shredded it looked like what I feed the cat. The taste suggested it was wanna be authentic, but not quite there yet. The salsa was tasty, but the entire dish was smothered in it. Salsa is a garnish or something to be added in at the eater's choice. the entire dish was topped by thin and runny sour cream. The server gave us two plastic forks and one knife and a ton of napkins. The bottled beer was good. read more

I've gotten food from them three times. Each time, the food was just.. okay. Here's what I had: 1. Steak sandwich. It sounded so yummy and it said that it came with steak sauce on top - but when I opened the container there was no sauce at all. I ate the sandwich anyway because I was starving, and the steak was honestly really good, it was just missing the sauce! 2. Chicken salad bowl. This may come down to individual taste, but I did not care for the chicken salad. It was kind of dry and flavorless. My partner gets the chicken salad in sandwich form and he loves it. 3. Lombardo (I think I spelled it right) sandwich. Again this may be individual taste, but I thought this sandwich was lackluster. I don't remember if it was the peppers, lack of sauce, or the quality of the meat, but it was not very good. Overall, I think the sandwiches are lacking in sauce or something to tie the sandwich together and make it less dry. I'm hoping they just messed up my steak sandwich and forgot the sauce because it was honestly good quality steak. Maybe I'll try them again and inquire about the steak sauce. read more