As always this top place does not disappoint. It has been in our top 3 favorite local restaurants for years now. Food was excellent as usual and we had the added pleasure of the chef/owner coming out and going table by table asking everyone how their meal was and answering any questions they had. Can't walt to come back again and have another wonderful meal. read more

Small place unusual location at the south end. Pretty busy on a Thursday night half price on draft beer and Martini we had mussels and crab dip as appetizer and bunch of us order burgers and sandwiches all came with option of BBQ chips, fresh cut fries came with ketchup and the sweet potato came with Apple butter they were yummy. However I like my fries crispy this one was very soggy any way we agree the food and atmosphere was good we would go back but skip the regular fries. read more

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Great stop on the way back from DCL wouldn't expect it in Hagerstown in such a small strip mall. Had the crab pretzel nothing out of this world but very good. Quesa burger was a bit small but only $10 and very very good. The Havana burger....woahhh 3 meats on one burger. Lemme at it! Very good service even with a server that had quite a few tables. Going to try dessert the next time. read more

Outstanding! Sweet Potato fries are the best I've ever had. Intriguing menu with many creative choices! Staff is friendly and service is prompt! read more

Would never have found this place without Yelp. So thank you Yelp. They will do take out so I was able to order it as we are traveling on our way home from a long road trip. Excellent food without any wait time was a wonderful way to have our supper. Crab cakes were incredible as was the very interesting mozzarella salad. I was impressed with the friendly waiter service in a restaurant that was full to capacity. We will be back! read more

I came here with a long lost friend past saturday night. We were seated right away without reservation of any sort. The establishment filled up with customers extremely quick. The decor is nice, the lighting is sorta dark, but set the moods right. We ordered a crab pretzel, which came out quickly, tasty, and full of cheese. It was awesome! However, I did bite into one section of the pretzel that had a lot of salt. For main course, my friend had a blackend chicken, while I had the chicken chesapeake. My chicken chesapeake was outstanding! It the side potato was cheesy too! However, my friend's blackend chicken was a bit spicy for her taste, but the pasta was cooked just right. The service was good as well. I would def. come back here again. Granted the location is a bit odd. I remember this shopping center is/was pretty dead back 10 yrs ago when I used lived in Hagerstown. read more

Excellent food! Great service, too. After a few hours of afternoon shopping at the nearby outlet mall, we needed dinner and did not want a food court meal at the mall. Pulled up Yelp and it led us to Rik's Cafe. I had the Blackened Chicken Chipotle Alfredo, it was one of the best pasta dishes I had in a long time. My friends had the Mahi-Mahi tacos and Crab cake sandwich. Both were excellent. The presentation of the food was perfect. Try the sweet potato fries. They were hand cut and seasoned perfectly. Beautiful decor and ambiance/character inside. When I return to the outlet mall, I will come here again. read more

When I checked in last night it said I was the Duke of Rik's so I figured I might as well write a review! The short version is this: I've been a few times, the food has been great, and I plan to continue to come back for a sandwich every now and then. I live really close to this place. Trust me, if you traveling through and want to get off the highway to grab a bite, this is the place. If you are at the outlet mall, skip the food court and come here. It will be worth it! I've had a few of their sandwiches and they are all delicious. On Thursdays they have a $6 special on mussels (there are a few flavors too choose from). I tried the rosemary ones and they were awesome. I'll probably make a note of swinging by on a Thursday for that deal. I just sit at the bar and order. They had some local stuff from Antietam on tap which was cool. The interior of the place is nice. Not what you would expect considering it is in an old strip mall. Don't let that deter you. Once you get inside it is great. The few times I've been I think I've been the most casually dressed in jeans, boots, and a hooded shirt. This place certainly isn't a dive bar, but more of a nice casual place. I felt a little under dressed but hey, the food was good so I'm sure they are happy to have a repeat customer. read more

Killer stop for a great meal. This part of Maryland can be pretty dicey for good food. Rik's is an absolute jewel, a diamond in the rough. Wonderful food, lovingly prepared. Eat here or regret it! We got lucky, as we arrived before the big lunch rush, and even though many tables were reserved they were able to squeeze us in. Our good. The more restaurants I experience, the more I realize what an exceptional dining establishment this is. I look for value, high food quality and flavor, attentive and friendly service, and a check-in by the manager to see how we're enjoying our meal is always a great indicator for quality control. Rik's absolutely knocks it out of the park on all fronts. I wish they would open a location in Pittsburgh! Amendment - my wife just reminded me that the only reason we made it to Rik's (we were driving cross country) was that the Waffle House was absolutely jam packed - I suppose for Father's Day. Another reason I don't have children. . . Thank goodness for crowded mediocre venues! read more

It was very busy when we walked in but they sat us as fast as they could and were super nice about it. The food was delicious and that staff was very friendly! read more

We visited Rik's while in town for GeoWoodstock XIII and weren't disappointed (Yelp directed us to this gem). I had the crab cake sandwich with regular fries. The sandwich was fantastic, but the fries were pretty lackluster... no complaints though, as my dining companions were more than happy to share their sweet potato fries, which were AMAZING! There was a Heavy Seas tap take-over at the bar, which was nice. We're always happy to partake of regional craft beer whenever possible. #drinklocal The service was fast and friendly, and our server was very helpful with making suggestions. The owner, Rik, stopped by to say hello and we ended up chatting for quite a while. We made a point to send several friends who were also visiting the area for the event over to Rik's... and they weren't disappointed either. :) read more

Never disappointed here. They have a few staple items but the change the menu and specials regularly. The food is delicious. New item one the menu, blackened unicorn tacos. Made from locally sourced unicorns, not imported. read more

Who would have known that such a small hole in the wall would have such incredible food! Will return for sure!

Earlier today someone told me about this cool, restaurant that their friend opened in town that served 'kind of beachy food'. Our conversation was interrupted and I never got the name or location. I'm in Hagerstown for one night only and seldom dine at chain restaurants. I looked on Yelp for something of interest and found Rik's. After reading the back of the menu I realized I'd found the place that was recommended. I wouldn't call the restaurant Beachy, but the concept is to provide a place where you could feel comfortable in sneakers and shorts alongside someone in a business suit. A gathering place for the community. I'd say the owners have accomplished that goal! The atmosphere is upscale, hipster, cool and chic! The food, delicious, excellent quality and perfect portions. With diverse menu choices you can't go wrong! I enjoyed the Cream of Crab Soup and the Goat Cheese Pine Nut Salad with NY Strip Steak. The wine list consists primarily of a nice blend of domestics with a variety of international choices as well. Flirty cocktails and a decent beer selection are also available! A definite stop my next time through! read more

Rik's Cafe - The bar and sofa area. There are also booths, four top tables and high tops in the bar area. - Cafes Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

I've been to Rik's a couple of times now and I feel the need to write my first Yelp review, to let people know about this true gem. I have tried the Chipotle Chicken pasta, the Reuben sandwich, the Hawaiian burger, the pulled pork sandwich, and the Cheeseburger sub and they have all been awesome! And the potato chips, french fries and sweet potato fries served as sides are sooooo good. The mussels on Thursdays are fantastic. I have tried the Rosemary and the Caliente. Me and my wife usually order them both to share. I have tried two different tonight's special soup. Don't remember what they were called. But they were seafood and really, really good! I love a good draft beer with my dinner and Rik's has always had something new and exciting to offer. At Rik's I don't think you will ever get the: "On draft we have Bud light, Miller light, Corrs light, yada yada yada light..." Everything I have tried at Rik's has been so much better than the chain restaurants I have been to. Even the kids prefer Rik's when I ask them, even if there are no peanuts to throw on the floor! :) You can tell that the people responsible at Rik's are genuinely interested in good food and good beer, tastefully presented in a nice atmosphere. And I love the way the manger walks around, talking and laughing with the guests. read more

First time dining at Rik's. I am not too familiar with places to eat in Hagerstown, and wanted to try something new. I took the recommendations from Yelp and gave this place a chance. It is clean, casual and quite nice. We had to wait a few minutes for a table because the Saturday night crowd was on jam. The food was good. We had the steak and the Havana Burger. My steak was cooked perfectly. A plus is they have homemade fresh-cut fries! The desserts looked wonderful, but we were all too stuffed to try. Maybe next time I'll just order dessert. read more

Excellent gem in a divey neighborhood stuck between the day labor office and a liquor store. Had the honey smoked salmon but on a croissant with their jalapeño relish. Hit the spot. What made the experience was the service made by Patrick who was acting as bartender / front of house. Funny, charismatic without being invasive. And MGX didn't want to stab him despite being tired from the long drive. Always a good sign. Great pitstop for us. read more

Thanks to Yelp, my husband and I discovered this place on a road trip back home from Bethany Beach. We got off the Hagerstown exit to eat, and wanted to try something different than the typical travel chain restaurants. It was definitely much better than stopping at the Denny's! I had the portobello stack with sweet potato fries. The portobello stack was great. But if you order it, know that it is not served on bread. I was a little confused by this since it's listed under the sandwich section, but there's not bread. It's just the portobello caps, fresh mozerella, tomato and balsamic. I actually enjoyed it a little more NOT being a sandwich. After being at the beach for a whole week I already had my fair share of carbs, so something light was really nice. The sweet potato fries are some of the best I've had. They're served with an apple butter for dipping. Yum! My husband had the Italian Sandwich, which he said was really great. It was huge..so be prepared to be full from that. One thing I loved about this place is that it was unique food at pretty normal bar food prices. After a week of paying the higher Delaware Beach prices, it was nice to see sandwiches for $8-$9 instead of $13-$14. Service was nice and prompt. The interior of the restaurant. I really enjoyed looking at the interesting paintings on the walls. If you're driving through Hagerstown I certainly recommend stopping here. read more

On my drive back from DC to Louisville, KY I stopped at this gem, and in celebration of the new direction in US / Cuba relations I ordered the Havana Sandwich. It was amazing, and so much food. The restaurant is operated by Rick & Arik, and you can tell they are attentive to both the front of the house and the back of the house. The food is both delicious and the environment is great. read more

Rik's Cafe - On my road trip back from DC and in celebration of the new direction in the US/Cuba relations, I celebrated with the Havana. - Cafes Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

Thank you for a delicious meal and making us feel welcome! The pleasant, smiling staff made our dinner experience enjoyable. Great service and we loved everything we ate! Delicious! Keep on being a favorite place to eat when we are in H-town!!!!!' read more

This place has really tasty and fresh food. I love the salads, and the lamb burger. I typically get the sweet potato fries, and they have the greatest apple butter dip to go with it. Service is pretty good, more laid back. City folk like me might feel it's a little slow, but the people are super nice. I've been here about 3 times so far, and hope to keep coming back on the way to whenever I have these road trips to go skiing. -1 star just because the location is in a shopping center in the middle of nowhere, with occassionally some sketchy people walking around. read more

Reservations are helpful. Food is delicious especially the specials. Service has always been great. Server recommended a beer and I continue to buy it (Siren Noire- Heavy Seas brewery). Seafood and anything crab had always been the best read more

This was our first time here. We loved every bite! The sweet potato fries with apple butter was lovely surprise!

We have eaten at Rik's several times, never a disappointment! Food and service are top notch. I recommend you try the soups! The desserts are to die for! You know it's good when your children love it and ask to go. read more

My fiancé and I were driving on I 70 and wanted something lighter / healthier than mcdonalds but less gross than subway. Found Riks on Yelp. It's about 4 minutes off the interstate. The shopping center was a little frightening, so we expected the worst. Walking in was a pleasant surprise though. Very modern, clean restaurant. Service was quick, courteous and helpful. The waiter recommended great options. We split the heirloom tomato and Gorgonzola salad (tomatoes from a farm across the street), and the blackened chicken sandwich. Sweet potato fries are a good upgrade. They split the food for us on separate plates without us asking. This is a new place (2013) trying to make a name for themselves. Highly recommend giving them a shot whether you live in Hagerstown or are just driving by. read more

Casual and inviting restaurant - their profile says they want to create a California relaxing environment - why California? - yet they succeeded. A minor hiccup that the snap beans were overcooked and could barely taste the garlic in the potatoes but a sign of a quality restaurant, attentive staff, and the restaurant owners wanting great customer satisfaction - meaning a good meal and experience - it was made right! Chesapeake chicken - delicious! Smokey salmon cakes equally so. Good selection of beer. Wonderful desserts - carrot cake "no raisins" (yea!) and moist and tasty I see complaints in some reviews - did you speak to the owners they would welcome your concerns - Rik, his wife, the staff - they are about serving you gourmet food and having fun. It shows! We will be frequent customers. Thanks for a great night Saturday. read more

What an awesome experience!! Food was wonderful, service was fast and friendly, the chef came out and introduced himself. I had the NY Strip - it was cooked to perfection and very tasty. The scalloped potatoes and broccoli were very good as well. Every dish that I saw come out of the kitchen looked wonderful. I will definitely be back!! read more

Outstanding meal and service! Highly recommend the Havana burger and sweet potato fries or meatball sub. Both excellent. Definitely be back if in the area. read more

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Great meal at Rik's tonight! Best Martini in Hagerstown and the best staff! We come here every Thursday night! read more

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Drinks were great! A bit dark for a bigger crowd going out for drinks. Food was good but expensive. Would go here again but only for drinks I wouldn't buy food. read more

Late lunch with a friend. This is a hidden gem in Hagerstown, MD. Great service and food. I had the ahi tostadas for an appetizer and the Havana burger with sweet potato fries and apple butter. The bartender, Brook was on point and the owners wife, Julie made the first visit enjoyable. Highly recommended establishment. read more

I'm in town visiting my mom, and we went to DC for the day. On the drive back, we were pretty hungry, and couldn't really decide where we wanted to eat. We settled on Rik's. This was easily my favorite restaurant I had visited all weekend (even above the fancy place in DC). We both had the grilled romaine salad with a crab cake on the side. The salad was inventive (it was warm, and yet very fresh), and the crab cake was just how I like it (little filling and you could tell it was fresh). Best of all, the service was outstanding. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Surprisingly good restaurant. We will unsure walking in . I was impress right away by the very cozy and lively environment . Service is excellent and food is really good. Must stop if you come by this town. read more

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Such an excellent experience at Rik's Cafe on our way through Hagerstown. Found the place through Yelp, and at first glance, it doesn't look like much, but boy when you head inside your mind will change. The staff is kind and caring, and the food is way beyond expectation. The salmon-cake sandwich is fresh and flavorful, and my husband had the land-and-sea burger which was topped with a very generous amount of lump crab meat. The sweet potato fries will blow your mind, but best of all-- apple butter as a dipping sauce? It's like eating apple pie in fry form, just divine. A man who looked like the manager or owner was also heading around to each table, chatting with the guests to make sure people were pleased (a nice, professional touch). Will be eating here any time we're in the area! read more

Excellent small restaurant with great service. Must get the wings and bison burger. For dessert, we ordered the cheesecake and it was so amazing we got a second one! Definitely recommend this place if you are in this town. read more

Love this place. The food is in line with cities 10x it's size and the staff are friendly.

Everything about this place, from service to food quality, from prices to cleanliness, from ambiance to ease of access/parking - it was an absolute pleasure! read more

We eat here at least once or twice a month. We found this restaurant about a year ago and love it. Sitting on the restaurant side is ok but the bar area is where the fun is. The staff really makes this restaurant stand out from all of the others like it. Rick is there frequently and makes it a point to talk to everyone in the bar area. Erik, the other owner and chef, also comes out of the kitchen and talks to everyone in the bar area. You can catch Rick's father at the bar most nights on the weekends and is a delight to talk to. The best bartenders are Kyle, Joey, and Emily (I hope I remembered her name correctly). Anyway, Joey will make me a surprise drink everytime I ask him to. Whether it is with alcohol or on days I have a migraine and took medication he makes me a virgin drink. Talk about kind and caring, that would be Joey, the one who owns his own clothing line. Ask for him. The beers on tap are great, especially the IPAs. I took one star off for the hours. We are late night eaters and being a bar only open until 830pm is a little inconvenient, especially when one works an hour from home and then changes and drives to Hagerstown for dinner............It makes it a restaurant we don't frequent as often as we would like only because their kitchen closes at 8pm and we just don't make it there in time. The menu is limited because they purchase their ingredients mostly from local sources. Also, the menu changes a couple times per year to keep up with what food ingredients are available. Right now, my favorite on the menu is the Greek Quinoa Salad. The Grilled Baby Romaine is great too, as is most of their salads. The Bison Burger is fantastic, French Dip is perfect, Fresh Atlantic Salmon and generally their soup of the day is outstanding. read more

Just had a lovely dinner at Rik's and I must say I was impressed! The atmosphere was really great - perfect for casual dining with friends or even a date night. There were families too. The food was surprisingly good (for being located in a strip mall - it was great!) I had the mahi mahi tacos, my fiancé had the blackened chicken in chipotle sauce, and our friend had the mahi mahi special for the evening. All the food was delicious, well portioned and flavorful. My only compliant was - THEY DONT SERVE AVOCADO OR GUAC! Cmon guys, this is the age of guac, everyone has guac! You gotta get some guac! read more

Walking through Rik's front door is like a portal to another dimension, as it is set in a mundane (that's being nice) strip mall surrounded by some pretty lousy stores, but the inside opens up to a much nicer aesthetic (despite a handful of cheesy tropical decorations). It was quite surprising to walk into a place that is obviously trying to be more upscale than its surroundings, and it really was quite pleasant. The food was above average for the Hagerstown area, but with above average prices as well. I had fish tacos, which were tasty, but I didn't really feel like I got enough food for the money. My date had a chicken dish, though I don't remember which one in particular. The chicken itself was quite good, but the sides (vegetables) were disappointing--a bit bland and tough. I would recommend this place as it's one of the better places in the area. Not spectacular, but overall positive. read more