Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Showroom is one of those rare restaurants where you can see leadership in the details. The food is…read moreexcellent, but what impressed me most was how well the whole experience comes together. Nothing feels random. A few standouts: the Shrimp and Grits were terrific, the Chicken Pot Pie Fritters were creative without trying too hard, and the Chicken & Waffles absolutely delivered. I also love that the Family Meal Fried Chicken is Bryan Voltaggio's recipe. That kind of connection to a clear point of view matters. A lot of restaurants can make a good dish. Far fewer can build a place where the food, service, atmosphere, and execution all line up. Showroom does that, and Frederick is better for it.

I love this place! It's a cozy, rustic, farm vibe with elegance. I love the aesthetic and…read moreatmosphere of this place. The service was good. The Chicken pot pie fritters were so good, lovedddddd these! It didn't need the sauce though but it was still a pleasant addition to the fritter. The pimento cheese plate with pickles and biscuit was quite the perfect and delicious pairing. I wouldn't have never thought I'd love the combination! The reuben was absolutely deliciously perfect and the fries that came alongside were fresh and absolutely delicious. You can't go wrong with the Mac and cheese either. Very good! I truly loved every single thing we ordered. I was impressed to say the least. Everything was perfectly and thoughtfully flavored. There was nothing that was overpowering. What a delicious and wonderful meal!

They have both tables and counter service.

Pastrami Hash

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Lavender latte

Hootch and Banter

4.3(797 reviews)

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.

Lounge area.

Delicious dirty cheesesteak! super friendly service! quaint atmosphere!

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It's About Time (old fashioned)

Cafe Nola

3.7(841 reviews)

2.4 mi

I was impressed to say the least. The place feels like a dive bar and you wouldn't expect the food…read moreto be good, but it truly was made to impress. The place it self is slightly dark, and not too aesthetically pleasing but don't let that deter you! The place was packed and there was a wait during brunch hours, and that's how you know people frequent this spot. The service was excellent, our server was very attentive and friendly. The shrimp and grits were phenomenal. I was so impressed. Very flavorful. I would surely come back to try other food.

I was meeting up with an old friend and we decided to get brunch on a weekday so we picked Café…read moreNola. Once we arrived we were seated within a couple minutes of arriving, and the waitress was very nice and attentive to our orders and the timing of our meal. The restaurant was very lively with other customers, and it really gave off a café feel with the decor. I ordered a French toast with an orange juice and the French toast was exceptional. It was nice and crisp went outside and fluffy on the inside and a side of bacon eggs were cooked well Also it came with like an apple jam and syrup. I liked the syrup in an apple jam brought a nice sweetness to the French toast if you didn't want to use the syrup. For a brunch spot I highly recommend this restaurant. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu.

Cozy interior

Blackberry White Mocha, German Chocolate, lox Benedict, breakfast burrito

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Betty White Latte (vanilla & coconut) Bananas Foster Latte

The Perfect Blend Cafe

4.5(111 reviews)

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My sister and I tried this cafe for the first time. It is located in the first floor of an office…read morebuilding. Very cute. The people were nice. We ordered Greek Breakfast Wrap, Family Favorite Avocado Toast, and black iced tea. We shared so got to taste half of each. The wrap was good but I absolutely loved the avocado toast. The avocado was perfectly seasoned and loved the egg on top. Overall, a great experience. We hope to try other items in the future.

Such a cute cafe in Frederick! Staff is very nice. Ample seating. I got a cappuccino and a banana…read morechocolate muffin. The coffee tasted very smooth and no bitterness. The muffin was delicious heated up. Highly recommend and will definitely come back!

Front door/shopping area

Sausage egg and cheese bagel samich!

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Delizia Cafe

4.4(61 reviews)

My wife has met friends here for breakfast or brunch and liked it so we tried it for lunch…read more I had a sandwich a panini that was barely acceptable did to lack of ingredients. I am mystified why they present one time slice of ham that is complete overwhelmed by the bread. I did not want a bread panini with one tiny slice of ham..... Perhaps is a good "let's meet for coffee" place to eat and chat but just now for me

Quaint cafe with an awesome breakfast buffet. Great selection of Italian and American style…read morebreakfast items all fresh, and a price that can't be beat! The staff is friendly and inviting and make you feel at home. We drive from Gaithersburg...it's worth the trip!

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The Frederick Coffee Company & Cafe

3.9(361 reviews)

2.3 mi

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I've lived in Frederick for a few years and it took my sister coming into town from Texas to try…read morethis place that I had never heard of. The best thing they have to offer is their coffee and drinks. They're very good and consistent. I am not a fan of their baked goods or breakfast sandwiches. The breakfast sandwiches are served in warm bagels (not toasted) and the bacon seems like pre-cooked bacon a the egg is also ore-cooked and steamed. Very disappointed not getting fresh eggs and bacon. Would not recommend their breakfast sandwiches when there are far better options in the area. The baked goods were okay, but there are better options locally.

My dirty hippie latte was beyond delicious! It was live at first sip. Not overly chai spiced and…read morenot under espresso-ed. I don't think I've ever had a better dirty chai. That said, my husband said his espresso macchiato was just ok, but he said he'd go back. If we do ever go back, we would definitely order ahead. The line was nearly out the door at 2 in the afternoon on a Sunday. I can't imagine how it is in the mornings.

Nova lox bagel

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Love day to sit by the patio

White Rabbit Gastropub

4.5(1k reviews)

2.3 mi

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!

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Dutch's Daughter

4.1(633 reviews)

3.5 mi

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I heard that this restaurant was nice inside and had a very good Sunday buffet brunch. Called for…read morea reservation around 11:30 am and got a table for 12:45pm. I am so glad we came. The building is large with plenty of parking. It has a medieval-vibe from the outside, although there's a plaque inside the front door saying the building was built in 2000. Once inside, it's fairly dark and continues with the old-mansion type atmosphere. There are lots of items hanging from the walls, older portrait photos, chandeliers, etc. very cool space. We were told at the front desk to go upstairs for the brunch (there is an elevator!). Once upstairs, we were greeted and sat in a corner table for two. The placement of the table was perfect, as there were a lot of families there for brunch, and I felt like we were being given an opportunity for more quiet. I noticed that the layout of the room placed tables for two and other smaller tables toward the outside. The server greeted us warmly and explained where things were and invited us to get started. The food: outstanding. The crab dip was thick from cheese and full of crab. The Maryland crab soup (didn't try the cream one) was full of crab and veggies, and the broth was flavorful. The salad was fresh, the chicken and salmon were both well prepared and delicious and the crab omelette was full from crab. There's also the traditional breads, eggs, potatoes, bacon and sausage. They all looked good, but I didn't take them seriously with all the other foods there. I went to get prime rib snd was given a huge piece freshly sliced. Outstanding. The outside was seasoned perfectly and the inside was moist and flavorful. You can get creamy horseradish, horseradish alone and au jus, which you serve yourself. The desserts included some pies (including key lime), cooked apples, brownies and there's fresh fruit at the salad bar. Service: Outstanding. Our server kept our water glasses, iced tea snd coffee filled and took our plates promptly. Bloody Mary - was $1 and I think it's a darn good Bloody Mary. Not fancy, but tasty. We came here looking for a new place to go for buffet brunch. We live over a half hour away, but do plan to come back for other occasions. It's a nice atmosphere with a very classy vibe, but good for families. Everybody seemed to be having a good time and enjoying themselves. And the service was excellent. The brunch ain't cheap (it's $46.95 per person), but there's outstanding prime rib, a real crab dip and two types of legit crab soups, along with other entrees (the salmon was so soft and flavorful - I was jealous because I can never get mine with such great texture), as well as traditional breakfast fare and a salad bar. Worth a visit. The restaurant's regular menu looks pricy, and some of the items on the regular menu are available on the buffet (prime rib, crab dip, crab soups, the chicken and the salmon).

I cannot fathom the positive reviews for this resturant. Maybe I was seated in a special place…read morereserved for crumudgons. The food is industrial slop. Chicken fingers covered in deli ham smothered in gooey cheese with asparagus on top. Sounds good maybe if the chicken were prepared somewhat specially and not tough. Deli ham? You're kidding right? And the cheese; maybe it was American cheese spread or cheese whip. But the asparagus was nicely done. And it came with a twice baked potato and veggies that I would rate good. But the bad out weights the good. Preceding this was a forgettable salad of iceberg lettuce, carrots, and croutons. The best part of the meal were the rolls and butter and the water. I won't be back.

Locally sourced ingredients

Sonnys Room

Seafood platter

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Dining Room

Silver Diner

Brittin, our server, was best ever!!! Kind, attentive, friendly, efficient, and funny!…read moreGive Brittin a raise!! Made my Mom and us feel special on her birthday!

Server - Osman A is wonderful…read more We had a great experience recently dining at the Silver Diner in Frederick. Thank you for making the meal such a special one.

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Truth and Beauty

4.1(105 reviews)

Had a great experience at T&B. Decided to stop in for an early lunch on a Saturday afternoon. They…read morehave both indoor and outdoor seating (weather permitting). We were seated inside. We noticed that some of the tables were reserved so seems like they take reservations for groups. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. As for the food, we enjoyed a variety of items. They have a traditional menu and a specials menu. We grabbed the salmon bites & wings for apps. I had the burger for my main meal which was delicious! Overall great experience. Would certainly go back to try other menu items.

Really cool atmosphere, good drinks and good good. I got the dill pickle hummus. Friendly and…read moreattentive service!