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    Aka Friscos

    4.3 (747 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Two sandwiches, potato, and drink
    Vee R.

    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!

    Steak Potato
    Dee F.

    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.

    The Trans-Am
    Meghan W.

    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!

    Mac and Mac n Cheese-Cinque Formaggio
    Lisa T.

    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!

    Trans-Am Turkey Sandwich
    Nor P.

    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.

    West of Santa Fe salad
    Mark E.

    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.

    Exploded Potatoes- 12 oz
    Yoo C.

    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!

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    LeAndra M.

    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

    Kids mac
    Benjamin T.

    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!

    Alcatraz: turkey, avocado, Sprouts, tomato, and honey mustard on sourdough bread!
    Laura J.

    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!!

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    Highly recommend the Russian Hill loaded potato. Nothing fancy here're. But Great food and fun atmosphere. A must try for lunch.

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    The service was great, but the salads and the bowl were just a lump of shredded chicken. Wasn't prepared for that

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    The food was amazing! Made to order with a PLETHORA of options to suit everyone in the party. Can't wait to return!

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    Great food, funky environment. Good beer selection. Must try the exploded potatos. Kid friendly.

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    Glen Park sandwich was delicious! Huge portions, fresh and tasty ingredients, and very satisfying.

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    Great sandwiches, soups and exploded baked potatoes. Love that you can get any sandwich as a baked potato.

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    2 years ago

    My husband and I had lunch there and the service was great our food was perfect. Im looking forward to going again.

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    6 years ago

    Slamming sandwiches. Great service. A great place to get food, even in a global pandemic

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    Our go to place traveling the I270. If you want a fab sandwich or loaded baked potato, come here.

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