I saw this burger spot on my feed over a year ago!! I took note of it because they have some…read moredifferent kind of burgers there. Well...today was the day I finally pulled up!! LET'S GO!! (Pardon the pics, it's difficult to take nice pics of Smash Burgers). . Where I am: @backslashburger . Location Reviewed: 526 N Market St., Fredrick M.D. inside of @oldemotherbrewing . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Peter Piper Burger ($13.21 for 2 smash beef patties with roasted poblano cream cheese, hot pickled cherry peppers, & bourbon molasses in a potato roll). Crisp edges on these burgers, nice & meaty, juicy on the inside, sweet, smoky, & cheesy!! STAMP!! Their Backslash Burger ($13.21 for 2 onion infused, mustard seared smash patties with house made pickles, & Backslash sauce). Believe it or not, this burger wasn't too oniony!! The Backslash sauce is tangy, & creamy, & the burgers were tasty!! DELICIOUS. Their She's My Cherry Burger ($13.21 for 2 smashed beef patties, herb goat cheese, & a sour cherry jam). This was different, sweet, but savory, & you HAVE to like goat cheese with this one!! NAH! There I Can't Feel My Face Burger ($13.21 for 2 smashed beef patties, ghost pepper sauce, & candied jalapenos). Now for ME...one bite, & my face literally felt like it was ON FIRE!! But if you like that kind of heat then STAMP this burger...it's made for YOU! STAMP!! Their Old Bay Fries ($4.72 with Backslash sauce, & house made ranch). Their Ranch sauce is house made (STAMP...they are now selling bottles of it), & the fries stayed crispy!! STAMP!! Their Beer Battered Onion Rings (house cut, & battered $5.66). Nicely battered, crispy, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Sweet Potato Fries ($5.66 dusted in cinnamon sugar with blueberry ketchup). The blueberry ketchup stole the show here!! Finally...SWEET, sweet potato fries!! . Customer Service: On Point!! . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Get the burger that suits YOU!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly (depending upon where you are), & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

I genuinely don't know what happened here. Although it's been a while since I last paid this burger…read morespot a visit, I now really can't claim I'll be back. They appear to still be using their 50/50 beef and bacon blend, and they were grinding/blending more meat when I arrived. The finished product itself makes me seriously question their palette. While smash style burgers aren't my favorite, I have enjoyed some good ones. The one I was served today was so smashed that any residual flavor from the meat blend was virtually eliminated. This was then overwhelmed by the sheer smack-your-face acid from the pickles and mustard. Further cementing my poor experience, the server acted as though my order was an afterthought. Probably not the attitude one should express towards any patron, much less to start the business day. There are LOTS of outstanding burger options in and surrounding Frederick. Given that, this genuinely poor experience, and the premium charge for their products; I am fairly certain I won't be back.

A friend and I stopped at Maxwell's on a Saturday night for a bite to eat around 7 pm. All tables…read morewere full, but we quickly got a spot once a few folks left. We ordered a beef burger with a side of sweet tots and the steakhouse burger with mac & cheese as the side. We shared all things and they were all delicious. The beet burger was suggested by a fellow customer and I'm so glad I listened to her. I was different and the texture was minced and not sliced. The flavor combo was awesome and out of the ordinary. The steakhouse burger was also fantastic. It was a great burger, but still a burger. So I was definitely a 5 out of 5, but the beet burger won the trip for me. The sweet tots and mac & cheese were equally delicious. I don't think you can go wrong. I really liked this place if you couldn't tell.

Maxwell's serves really good burgers that rivals Five Guys, especially with their rosemary fries…read morethat are much lighter than the burger chain's. I ordered the monthly special milkshake which was the chocolate fang-cake shake. The pieces of chocolate cake in the shake provided a bit of texture and the chocolate was nice and velvety. The fries had a great flavor and were crispy. I saved them for later and they were still edible - not like typically fries that become soggy with no taste. The burger was thick and very juicy. I gave four stars instead of five because my order didn't come out exactly right. The burger was cooked medium well instead of medium temperature and I didn't get any raw onions on my burger as requested. Also, there was whip cream on my shake when I asked for it to be removed. Otherwise, I would certainly order again the next time I'm in Frederick.

Made a pit stop on the way home from camping and it was worth the small detour!…read more This is not a sit down joint and fyi does not have a bathroom for the public to use. They do have a small parking lot and some benches around back but not ideal for colder weather. The menu is pretty extensive with many options of hot dogs, burgers and dessert. We got the Chicago dog, chili dog, patty melt and onion rings. The onion rings were the best! The breading did not fall off and stayed with each bite of the onion! Not to mention the crunch! The hot dog was also delicious! The way they dressed it was neat and you got a solid bite each time! The patty melt was juicy and the rye pairs so nicely!! The service was quick. It seemed like our small group of 6 may have overwhelmed them slightly with the amount of food we ordered but nonetheless did not take too long !

TLDR: Old-school burger & dog stand with outdoor seating only. Food is delicious, prices are great,…read moreand it's a perfect stop on a sunny day. Expect a wait at peak hours, but worth it. Beef 'N Buns 'N Paradise is one of those hidden gems that feels like summer. This fast casual burger and hot dog stand is walk-up only, with outdoor seating and a handful of parking spots (which fill up quickly during peak times). You order at the window from a huge menu and wait for your name to be called over the loudspeaker. We tried a few of their hot dogs, the Chicago Dog and the Chili Nacho Cheese Dog and both were awesome. The dogs were snappy, flavorful, and loaded with toppings. We also grabbed the double patty melt, which was superlative. The patties were juicy, the rye bread was perfectly griddled, and the whole thing just hit. The onion rings deserve their own shoutout too, crispy, hand-breaded, and the perfect side item. And of course, we had to finish with dessert. We got vanilla soft serve cones with black cherry flavor burst on one and coffee on the other. Super tasty and the perfect ending. The prices are reasonable for the quality and portion size. It's exactly the kind of place you want to hit up on a sunny weekend or for a casual dinner after work.

I love this place! We came here on a lazy snowy Saturday right as it opened, and we got a great…read moretable right by the window. It filled up fast, and there was a lively bar crowd, and also an engagement party celebration upstairs. All of the servers were so friendly, and happy to share their favorite dishes and beers, etc. We started with the wings, which were great, and then we had the house salad with salmon and the burger and fries. OK, I did not order the burger and fries, but my boyfriend did, and I ate half the fries on his plate, they were that good! Great, friendly, with generous pours for wine, and just a really friendly, great place with perfect food for a winter day. I wish I could find a place like this in Washington, DC.

Was in Frederick, Maryland for a work trip and a coworker suggested hooch and banter. It's a small…read morerestaurant, but they were able to accommodate us without a reservation. The server was great very attentive and patient as we ask lots of questions about the menu. They have a new burger item every week so we all tried that it was a Smashburger with crab on top pretty good and very big. They had an option to upgrade the truffle fries which we did and the fries were great. Would definitely come back if I was ever in town again to try something new.

Ice. 14° and very windy and we are at an outdoor ice sculpture walk! They were all creative and…read morewonderful but it was hard to get a pictures of them because I had to take my gloves off. I love how some people made signs that said ICE not wanted at the Ice Festival. Joe and I stopped at a place called Wags to get warm and a late lunch. You had to go down some steps to enter this basement bar/ restaurant. It was a toss between Fells Point meets Peabody book club. Joe was entirely intimidated. Dark, dingy, crowded with everyone from bikers, to Boomers to yuppies to kids. Luckily, a couple was getting up and we found a table. Joe actually ordered a cocktail apple cranberry whiskey, LOL. The Waitresses were scurrying around efficiently and we were able to place our order. The menu looked like bistro comfort food that I found on Yelp as we were leaving the Glass Warehouse close by. We had no idea what to expect but walking downtown Frederick on Market Street is always a pleasure. The food and the service were outstanding! Totally exceeded our expectations. The quality, quantity and value for your buck totally unexpected. And Joe went from being intimidated to inspired! Joe liked Wags so much that he left a $30 tip, which doesn't seem unusual but the bill was only $40 including drinks! On the way out I shook hands with a guy named Carlos who introduced himself as one of the owners . I observed him wearing every hat, from serving food to scraping plates and cleaning. if I have to drag my man to my glass Warehouse almost 2 hours away from home I better feed him, LOL we will definitely be back. Gr8 vibes, gr8 food, gr8 service on the down low. Took a chance and was pleasantly surprised. #WAGS #WAGSWAITRESSESROCK #FREDERICKMD #BESTSMALLTOWNFREDERICKMD #anythinginstainedglassc

You get exactly what you think you're getting from a basement dive bar on a main street: cheap…read moreeats, rowdy atmosphere, and some great stories to tell. Driving through the area late at night, we stumbled across Wag's with a craving for burgers. Though we weren't there to drink since we had a drive ahead of us, we loved watching the other patrons enjoying the bar scene. With daily specials and a great basement vibe, I can see why people love Wags. As for the food: the burger was just alright - but what can you expect when your meal is less than $10 per person? It honestly was perfect for the price point. The Wag Burger claimed to have a special sauce but we didn't taste it, which was fine because the burger was juicy, greasy, and hit the spot. The Philly cheese steak had a bit more flavor than the burger and was also a solid choice. Fries are fresh and made in-house, and I appreciated that you can salt them yourself and decide what toppings you might want to add. The menu is honestly huge for a dive bar, and all the food was solid. Shoutout to the staff here because after hearing how some drunk customers were treating them, they deserve all the tips in the world. Despite the staff being berated, dealing with intoxicated patrons threatening to run around nude, all while waiting tables with ease and kindness - you all deserve raises.

Jenna was fantastic! Food and drinks were delicious! Got the crab poutine and Veronica Vaughn pizza.read more

Great food, awesome service. Nice ambiance, Hope to eat outside next visit. Detroit pizza is the…read moreway to go!

These Friday fish specials could stay on the menu forever! Went last night and had their Grouper…read moreChesapeake and it was THE best meal I've had at Oscar's so far. Friendly service always rounds out the experience and last night was no exception. It will be my go to for Fridays!!

I love Oscars! It feels like a local restaurant, very relaxed and social. It's super popular. I…read morehave never seen it less than half full. And that's because their food is very good and so is the service. The ingredients are fresh and everything tastes homemade. Their burgers are fantastic! And they come up with a different one every week. Definitely worth visiting.

This was our second visit to The Garage and we really enjoy it. They are a small space, but have a…read moreton to offer. We enjoy sitting at the bar, but they have tables and seating both inside and outside. They're wings and steak and cheese were really good. The wings were crispy and full of flavor. The steak and cheese was perfect for sharing with the wings and is a perfect combination with beer. I saw a lot of people ordering pizza, and it looked delicious. We'll have to go back and try. The Garage has a ton of drink options and caters to just about everyone. Everyone working there is very pleasant and efficient. Great spot to check out if your in Frederick.

Had been hearing a lot about this place, so I decided to finally give it a try…read more The pizza is good -- no complaints there -- but I do think there are other spots in the area I'd personally choose first. Still, I'm glad I tried it. One thing that stood out right away was the size. I ordered a large for pickup and the box alone caught me off guard -- it's huge. The slices are massive, definitely bigger than your typical pizza, so you get a lot for what you pay for. I also ordered the Old Bay wings. They were flavorful and solid, nothing over the top but definitely good. Overall, a good experience. While I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for it, it's a solid option to keep in rotation.

Outdoor heaters 360° is one way they spoil you. Come to the Brookside fast! . My favorite beverage…read moreis Orange Vodka with their FRESH HAND SQUEEZED O.J.

Great neighborhood bar with happy and friendly bar tenders ...and the burger was really good…read more...nice collection of on-tap beer for a smallish place seemingly in the middle of nowhere ...what a find! I've had my eye on this bar/restaurant for several months and yesterday we visited it! Complete satisfaction! Wonderful atmosphere and definitely a substantial local business that embraces its customers by genuinely welcoming them and then serving them really good bar staples! Fried pickles: Winner! Burger: Winner! Fries: Winner! Beer selection: Excellent! WINNER! 20 minutes from Frederick -- and about that far from Harpers Ferry BTW: Hello Rene and Chad, my new Deadhead friends (it's a big family, eh)

Feels like you just walked into a club house for members only. The bar seemed to be full of people…read morewho were regulars. Seating was mostly along long banquet tables, although we sat at one of three bar tables. Staff was friendly. My quesadilla was tasty, I particularly liked the toasted tortilla it was built on. Cheese steak was good, but on the small side.

Last time I stopped here was many, many years ago coming back from golfing with my buddies. We did…read morenot fit in with the biker crowd, so left without eating. Hindsight being 20/20, I made a BIIIIG mistake. Fast forward to now. Stopped by on the way home from a road trip with my Spousal Unit. It was late, we were hungry, so gave it a shot. Still a few bikes in the lot, still a few bikers at the bar, but the place did not look anything like the rough and tumble joints I remembered. We ordered burgers and fries - and they were really, really, really good. Meat was a bit more cooked than requested but flavor was excellent and the fixings were fresh. Nice burger! And the fries: oh the fries! Crispy exterior, soft interior, well salted - I've now found fries I like more than Five Guys and McDs. So let me apologize for stereotyping them based on appearances. I'm happy to come back, and will bring my golf buddies so they can see what we missed.