We Love Frederick!
Our Favorite Places for Brunch
Funky atmosphere with a large selection of coffee and bar drinks. Sit at the bar and enjoy the conversation. Entertainment on the weekends!
72 locals recommend
Cafe Nola
4 E Patrick StFunky atmosphere with a large selection of coffee and bar drinks. Sit at the bar and enjoy the conversation. Entertainment on the weekends!
They will often have a jazz trio playing during brunch.
41 locals recommend
Firestone's Culinary Tavern
105 N Market StThey will often have a jazz trio playing during brunch.
Hootch and Banter
49 S Market StYummy in our tummy!
Restaurants for Special Occasions
Too far to walk from our home but known as the place with the best crab cakes in Frederick! They have a nice restaurant upstairs and a bar and patio (with less expensive options) on the lower level.
20 locals recommend
Dutch's Daughter
581 Himes AveToo far to walk from our home but known as the place with the best crab cakes in Frederick! They have a nice restaurant upstairs and a bar and patio (with less expensive options) on the lower level.
We always feel like fish in a tank as there are windows on every side of this place but locals love it for a nice meal and drink.
63 locals recommend
The Tasting Room
101 N Market StWe always feel like fish in a tank as there are windows on every side of this place but locals love it for a nice meal and drink.
Lovely place for a delicious meal and wine flights. Sit outdoors and enjoy watching the passers-by on Carroll Creek.
58 locals recommend
the Wine Kitchen on the Creek
50 Carroll Creek WayLovely place for a delicious meal and wine flights. Sit outdoors and enjoy watching the passers-by on Carroll Creek.
Bryan Voltaggio's (Top Chef) signature restaurant includes an outdoor patio and small but nice bar.
10 locals recommend
Thacher&Rye
228 North Market StreetBryan Voltaggio's (Top Chef) signature restaurant includes an outdoor patio and small but nice bar.
Restaurants with Entertainment
An Irish pub, just around the corner, Bushwaler's has live music throughout the week. The food leaves a lot to be desired but you can get a cold pint there.
26 locals recommend
Bushwaller's
209 N Market StAn Irish pub, just around the corner, Bushwaler's has live music throughout the week. The food leaves a lot to be desired but you can get a cold pint there.
Located across the street from us, this Irish themes pub often has bands on the weekends.
7 locals recommend
Magoo's Pub & Eatery
1 W 2nd StLocated across the street from us, this Irish themes pub often has bands on the weekends.
Cafe Nola
4 E Patrick StFun and funky, "Nola" usually has entertainment on the weekends.
The Cellar Door has become the go-to place for comedy nights. Check out their profile on Facebook to see who will be taking the stage when you are here.
16 locals recommend
Cellar Door Restaurant
5 E Church StThe Cellar Door has become the go-to place for comedy nights. Check out their profile on Facebook to see who will be taking the stage when you are here.
Places to Grab Something Quick
Pick up a bottle of wine, some cheese, charcuterie or even a sandwich and soup.
Firestone's Market on Market
113 N Market StPick up a bottle of wine, some cheese, charcuterie or even a sandwich and soup.
Right around the corner, you can order there or online. Their pizzas are made with pretzel dough and they also have a selections of sandwiches, salads, and ice cream. Great for a late night snack as they are open till 2AM.
14 locals recommend
Pretzel & Pizza Creations
210 N Market StRight around the corner, you can order there or online. Their pizzas are made with pretzel dough and they also have a selections of sandwiches, salads, and ice cream. Great for a late night snack as they are open till 2AM.
North Market Pop Shop
241 N Market StFun variety of sodas, ice cream, and sloppy Joe's!
Crabapples consistently wins the best sandwich shop in Frederick. Go there if you want a yummy lunch!
Crabapples New York Delicatessen
101 W Patrick StCrabapples consistently wins the best sandwich shop in Frederick. Go there if you want a yummy lunch!
Unique deli with all kinds of Italian deliciousness. You can get a sandwich or salad here.
Juliet's Italian Market and Café
9 E Church StUnique deli with all kinds of Italian deliciousness. You can get a sandwich or salad here.
The newest little cafe in town features paninis, salads, gluten-free pizza, and gelato as well as specialty coffees and pastries. Owned by a delightful Italian couple, this sweet spot has already become a local favorite.
Delizia Cafe'
14 East Patrick StreetThe newest little cafe in town features paninis, salads, gluten-free pizza, and gelato as well as specialty coffees and pastries. Owned by a delightful Italian couple, this sweet spot has already become a local favorite.
Our "Can't Go Wrong" Favorites
JoJo's seems to do everything right. From delicious brunches to yummy lunches and tasty dinners, you will be satisfied with both the service and selection. In addition, they have a fun bar atmosphere!
26 locals recommend
JoJo's Restaurant & Tap House
16-18 E Patrick StJoJo's seems to do everything right. From delicious brunches to yummy lunches and tasty dinners, you will be satisfied with both the service and selection. In addition, they have a fun bar atmosphere!
Well-prepared food with a nice bar and upstairs seating. We like to get a table in the upstairs window during parades so we can see everything from a great spot!
41 locals recommend
Firestone's Culinary Tavern
105 N Market StWell-prepared food with a nice bar and upstairs seating. We like to get a table in the upstairs window during parades so we can see everything from a great spot!
Of course...there is wine galore but also unique dishes and a lovely atmosphere on the creek. Reservations recommended!
58 locals recommend
the Wine Kitchen on the Creek
50 Carroll Creek WayOf course...there is wine galore but also unique dishes and a lovely atmosphere on the creek. Reservations recommended!
Owned by one of Stephanie's former students, this funky speakeasy-like restaurant serves some of the most unique and scrumptious selections in Frederick. It features an upstairs cocktail area and features over 40 rotating taps of beer, cider and wine. Try the crab poutine!
26 locals recommend
White Rabbit Gastropub
18 Market SpaceOwned by one of Stephanie's former students, this funky speakeasy-like restaurant serves some of the most unique and scrumptious selections in Frederick. It features an upstairs cocktail area and features over 40 rotating taps of beer, cider and wine. Try the crab poutine!
Wag's has been around for a LOOOONNNGGG time but nothing beats the hole-in-the-wall atmosphere. They consistently win the Best Burger in Frederick award!
19 locals recommend
Wag's Restaurant
24 S Market StWag's has been around for a LOOOONNNGGG time but nothing beats the hole-in-the-wall atmosphere. They consistently win the Best Burger in Frederick award!
Best Italian in downtown Frederick. The guys do an awesome job making you feel welcome and serving up the best Italian dishes. Highly recommend the Filetti di Pesce!
17 locals recommend
Il Porto Restaurant
200 S Market StBest Italian in downtown Frederick. The guys do an awesome job making you feel welcome and serving up the best Italian dishes. Highly recommend the Filetti di Pesce!
Oscar's has something for everyone in a friendly atmosphere. Great for families, couples and people of any age!
7 locals recommend
Oscar’s Alehouse (West)
906 N East StOscar's has something for everyone in a friendly atmosphere. Great for families, couples and people of any age!
The upstairs lounge has a speak-easy vibe and the food is creative and delicious!
50 locals recommend
Hootch and Banter
49 S Market StThe upstairs lounge has a speak-easy vibe and the food is creative and delicious!
Our new favorite restaurant. This is the former home of Frederick classic, Nidos. Besides the consistently delicious meals, Massi has a lovely outdoor eating space that includes a bar as well. Great anytime of year-even the winter when they have outdoor heaters.
Cucina Massi
111 E Patrick StOur new favorite restaurant. This is the former home of Frederick classic, Nidos. Besides the consistently delicious meals, Massi has a lovely outdoor eating space that includes a bar as well. Great anytime of year-even the winter when they have outdoor heaters.
Latin-American Restaurants
Cacique Restaurant
26 N Market StWe like to try to sit outside and people watch as we eat.
It doesn't look like much on the outside but on the inside...delicious!
14 locals recommend
Cafe Bueno
255 E 4th StIt doesn't look like much on the outside but on the inside...delicious!
Sabor De Cuba
9 E Patrick StActually tastes like food from Cuba! The Cerviche is delish!
A Frederick institution. Not the best food but decent margaritas and a large outdoor seating area along the creek.
6 locals recommend
La Paz Mexican Restaurant
51 S Market StA Frederick institution. Not the best food but decent margaritas and a large outdoor seating area along the creek.
Coffee
Service can be slow but they have a nice selection and you can explore the shopping in Everedy Square while you're there. Sometimes, they also have entertainment on weekend evenings.
31 locals recommend
Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe
100 N East StService can be slow but they have a nice selection and you can explore the shopping in Everedy Square while you're there. Sometimes, they also have entertainment on weekend evenings.
Funky atmosphere with a large selection of coffee and bar drinks. Entertainment on the weekends!
72 locals recommend
Cafe Nola
4 E Patrick StFunky atmosphere with a large selection of coffee and bar drinks. Entertainment on the weekends!
Beans & Bagels
49 E Patrick StYou can get a sandwich or snack as well as coffee here.
It's one of the only chains in Frederick so go there, if you must...but otherwise, drink local!
16 locals recommend
Starbucks
104 N Market StIt's one of the only chains in Frederick so go there, if you must...but otherwise, drink local!
The newest coffee shop in town is also our favorite. The owners are so welcoming and both their coffees and bubble teas are crafted with love. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and you can't go wrong with their almond croissants! Delicious!
6 locals recommend
Ibiza Cafe
8 W 4th StThe newest coffee shop in town is also our favorite. The owners are so welcoming and both their coffees and bubble teas are crafted with love. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and you can't go wrong with their almond croissants! Delicious!
Located in an old car dealership, this unique coffee shop serves delicious beverages and toasts. You can also pick up a bicycle while you’re there!
12 locals recommend
Gravel & Grind
15 East 6th StreetLocated in an old car dealership, this unique coffee shop serves delicious beverages and toasts. You can also pick up a bicycle while you’re there!