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    Rik's Cafe

    4.5 (858 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, New American
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    RIK'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Dessert tray
    Guido L.

    I spent a night in Hagerstown and Rik's Cafe showed up as the highest rated place. It didn't disappoint. I was part of a large group and we had a lot of food and drinks. No one was unhappy. The wings were very good and their crab Rangoon was the best I ever had, in my life. For dinner I had the crabby chicken which was a chicken breast top with crab meat served over rice, with fresh vegetables. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. I literally cleaned my plate everything was so good. Two colleagues ordered the rib-eye. It was so good that one asked me to help him finish his. It was very tasty. Even though we had no room we still had dessert. I wasn't a huge fan of the cocktails. Several of us had the old fashioned, but I ended up switching to something else. They do have a long list of cocktails and a nice selection of spirits. A much better choice than any chain.

    Tomato soup and crab Grilled Cheese.
    Jocelyn W.

    We went to the museum for the afternoon and found Riks through its's excellent reviews and it did not disappoint! We started with the Crab Rangoon which was some of the best in the County. My husband had the bison burger and I had the crab grilled cheese. Both very satisfying meals.

    Duck wontons
    Amy S.

    We finally made it to Rik's Cafe. It did not disappoint. The service was wonderful. The food was delicious. We started with duck wontins. We loved every bite of it including the garnish. However, we did not taste much duck. For our meals we got the reuben and the tipsy shirt ribs. Both were great choices. We ended our meal with fried cheese. Another winner choice. We will be back to try other menu items.

    Mushroom burger.
    Kim C.

    Really good food! Don't let the fact that the restaurant is in a strip mall. Service was great and vibe was fun. Careful though. The mushrooms are in the jam. I didn't realize that when I got the jam on the side. My mistake for not reading the menu more carefully.

    crab grilled cheese
    Joyce K.

    My family was on the search for a local restaurant to try before going Black Friday shopping at the Hagerstown outlets. I came across Rik's Cafe nearby which had great reviews. We were seated immediately and noticed that the cafe was pretty busy throughout our time there. We ordered the crab grilled cheese, angus burger, and mango jerk chicken sandwich. The food took some time to come out, but that gave us more time to appreciate the decor around the restaurant! Once our food came, it looked delicious! My grilled cheese has plenty of crab, but the sandwich overall was very soggy and the bread was not well toasted and sturdy. The fries were also disappointingly soggy as well, so my meal was quite mushy. My brother enjoyed the mushroom angus burger more than my mom, but they both agreed that there was a lack of mushrooms in the burger despite the name. My dad noted that the chicken in his sandwich was dry and he couldn't really detect the mango. He did say that the sweet potato fries were really good. Overall, Rik's was not bad and is an alright option for the area, but the food did let us down a bit.

    Bison burger.
    Benjy E.

    Was exploring Hagerstown and searched Yelp for the most reviewed place. Rik's came up. Nice little place is a funky strip mall with a Goodwill store in it. The servers were very friendly and there was a good crowd for a Saturday around 2pm.

    Rueben
    Cally A.

    This is my favorite place in Hagerstown when I want a good, yummy bowl or cup of soup. Today's was Black bean & corn soup; yummy and bursting with flavor. We ordered a Southwest Rueben to split and I've had many here and I'm never disappointed. My friend and I shared so the kitchen split it in half without even asking. Good food, casual environment, service is excellent. The owner is usually around and checks on his customers. It's located in a shopping center, a hidden gems and a fantastic restaurant.

    Blackened Chicken Alfredo
    Andrew A.

    This was my 5th or 6th visit to Riks Cafe, and it never disappoints. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and the vibe is a perfect mix of modern and cozy. The drinks are always amazing, and the food is just as impressive. I highly recommend the buffalo tots as an appetizer--they're a must-try. Everything I've ordered has been packed with flavor, and on the rare occasion something isn't quite right, they're quick to fix it without any hassle. Riks Cafe is truly a hidden gem in Hagerstown. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's well worth a visit!

    Pulled pork sandwich and fries delicious
    Bacon0339 L.

    Food was great so was the service we will definitely be back great atmosphere the food was cooked perfectly and if I had the room I would have gotten dessert they all looked great

    Bison burger sweet potato fries Brown applesauce I think it's like an apple butter applesauce is great
    Kandace M.

    I have the bison burger it is so good it's juicy they know how to season and I had the sweet potato fries blue cheese honey mustard and I didn't know this that comes with some type of applesauce Brown applesauce I don't know what it was but it's delicious it was worth the money I got mine cooked medium rare

    Boneless beef, short ribs
    Amie W.

    I went to Rik's for the first time today and it was wonderful. Our waiter was very attentive. Offered appetizers, consistently provided refills on drinks, and we never felt rushed. Definitely had one of the best ruebens I've ever had in my life! My friend got the boneless beef, short ribs, and he liked them too. We will definitely go back.

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    Every time.... Every ... single ... time! Nothing but good atmosphere, great food and exemplary service!

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    Great stop on our trip between Cleveland and DC. The food was spot on for providing a variety of options for multiple people.

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    Food had zero flavor - bland- service was excellent. Not that many options to choose from

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    Simply delicious! Don't be put off by the shopping center location. The menu is interesting and the food is really, really good.

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    Great service from very pleasant waiter! Turkey and Brie croissant was fabulous! Atmosphere is a little dark but such a great little place!

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    Very good and delicious food. Nice friendly atmosphere. Had a great time. Prices were reasonable.

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    Ask the Community - Rik's Cafe

    Is there outdoor seating?

    no, there is not

    What's the blackened unicorn meat in the tacos and Reuben?

    Triggerfish

    Do they serve a cream of crab soup? I saw one mention of crab bisque but did not see it on the online menu. TIA.

    Yes, they do serve a mean crabcake soup! It is a must to order every time. :)

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